Okay, time to write the last chapter.
Annabeth P.O.V.
I gazed at the hovering reflective surface in awe. It obviously had quite a bit of magic in it, even more than that of Anaklusmos, Katoptris or any of the other magical items that were bestowed on demigods. Its illumination didn't have a large radius, but the energy with which its reflective surface shined was so joyous and bright, the shadows and darkness in the room seemed to edge away.
The mirror itself was beautifully crafted. So beautiful, that Hephaestus himself could be the only being that could possibly have shaped it. The reflective part was pulsating with a soft white light, with a hue of light blue in it which reminded me of the sky.
Around the oval surface were silver vines which wrapped around the mirror, framing it. I estimated that including the frame, the entire thing had to be around the size of an iPad. This simile I had thought of was completely comparative, so it surprised me when Spyrite reached out, plucked the mirror out of the air and began tapping on it. Looking closer I could see it was…a homepage! What in the world was that object. It has the guise of a mirror, yet functioned like an Apple product.
Suddenly Spyrite thrusted the object toward me, and I stared, shocked, at the object in my numb hands. I looked back up at her to see her impatiently gesturing at me to read the thing.
I looked back down, only to find my hands didn't hold it anymore. I glanced over at Piper who now had the object at hand, and was reading it with glistening eyes. I raised my eyebrows at her, surprised that the content contained in the object had the power to make the toughest daughter of Aphrodite cry.
While Piper was still reading over on the thing, I turned to Spyrite and began to voice my thoughts.
"So I understand that you're a Nyv, from the speech explained earlier, but you also mentioned a Wyv. What's the difference between the two?" Spyrite chewed the inside of her cheek, something I had observed she did when thinking, and began to explain the answer.
"Well the first thing you should know is that the term for our species is a Yv (AN: That is pronounced Yiv), but we hardly ever call ourselves that. We instead name ourselves based on our tribe. I live in the Yv kingdom of Northe, which labels me a Nyv. The four other kinds of Yvs are the Wyvs of the Weste kingdom, the Eyvs (AN: Pronunciation again, Ee-Yiv) of the Easte kingdom, and the Syvs of the Southe kingdom.
"Since I am from Northe, I am a Nyv. In each tribe the social class system is different. I not really sure about the systems in the other tribes, but in Northe its based on power. Fath-"
Spyrite caught herself and hesitated before she continued. Interesting. Obviously she is hiding something about her past that, judging from the pain in her eyes, she is quite sensitive about. I'll have to ask her about it later.
"Unyci was the old king, since he is a Energyv, a Nyv with the Gift of Energy. They have the power to drain or replenish the energy of any and all living things. This makes them the second strongest of all the gifts.
"Then, eight years ago, on my birthday… my friend Aaro was Gifted. He is a Lightyv, the most powerful of all the Gifts, and by being one became the king of Northe."
I noted the fact that as Spyrite mentioned Aaro, her eyes became glassy and distant, while her pupils dilated. Now, I wasn't sure about whether or not it applies to Nyvs, but when a human's eyes dilate, it means they are seeing something they love (AN: Thank you to Annabeth Chase's Random Fact Book for the fact on eye dilation!). Poor thing. I'll bet Aaro didn't even notice Spyrite when they were still young and carefree.
"Anyway, aside from that, that's all you need to know about my species. If you need more information, just read it off my iLite." I turned my attention to the strange object Piper was still reading, fixated. So that was an iLite.
I am super tired guys, so I don't have the best grammar. There will be a few more chapters until I switch to the sequel. Yay. Well good night. Hope you enjoy my update. Woohoo.