We stood there, embracing, until we heard the conch shell in the distance. 'Maybe we should wait until the campfire to tell everyone the good news. I mean, what if people choke or spit out their food.' Kaylee smiled again, overjoyed that she could not only see, but I was also alive. I kissed her on the cheek, as my way of saying I Love that idea!

While hiding in the shadows of the pavilion, I groaned when a shaken Drew told the Apollo cabin about my body disappearing from the stretcher. Then, they huddled up when Drew told them something private. I also tried to stifle my laughter as Kaylee (with the entire camp gaping at her) bravely walked up to Chiron and informed him of her miraculous recovery. He smiled, his soft eyes crinkling at the corners, and congratulated her.

Then Chiron turned serious. He motioned to an Apollo kid, and i realized it was Drew. I rolled my eyes, preparing for the whole story about my disappearing body. Instead, he announced something a little more shocking.

'Chiron, I need a quest.' He said, his knees trembling. The camp exploded into whispers, but my brave brother spoke over them. 'My sister, Evelyn, has been kidnapped. I need to find her.' I felt my siblings' pain. I recalled Evelyn as being the friendly girl who was the first to play her instrument my first night at camp. Drew continued, 'I have already received my prophesy, and now I need two companions.' The entire Apollo cabin looked sure of themselves, almost knowing two of them were to be picked.

'For my first companion, Kaylee.' She walked up and hugged Drew, whose face turned bright red. I stepped out into the light, and Drew looked like he was going to pass out. His eyes looked to big for his face, and his jaw dropped open in shock. All at once, the camp turned in my direction. Gasps of shock and disbelief were scattered among the remaining campers. Drew broke the spell and ran towards me, Kaylee not far behind. Eventually I was in the center of a big group hug (consisting of, oh, I don't know... The entire camp!)

After everybody settled down, Chiron asked me to join him in the middle of the pavillion to tell my story. I began, starting with my fist attack by a monster. I couldn't help but flash back at that...

I was in Gym class, playing two-on-two with my roommate, Sam, and two guys named Carter and Zachary. I had just attempted and epically failed at a slam dunk. Then, Ms Anima called me over. She picked up a rubber dodge ball from the metal cart by her desk, and threw one at me that I easily caught. She did this all the time, to 'teach us reflexes' or whatever. But that day, I thought it was my imagination, but the ball felt different, heavier. She kept repeating this, throwing faster and a little harder, like every time. Then, I realized something was not right. Her eyes had flickered red, and her volley of red, rubber balls started to feel more like soccer balls than dodge-balls. Then, her nails grew before my eyes, and it looked like her shoulder blades were popping out a little too much. Then, she started hissing...I tried to focus more on the telling of my story (leaving out certain parts, like a kiss or two...) than on my horribly vibrant memories.

'...And here I am now.' I finished, inhaling deeply. Drew stood from his place at the Apollo table and announced,

'I think it's a little obvious who the second member of my quest group will be!' He smiled at me, and I felt a rush of affection for my brother. He and Kaylee joined me by Chiron, and we held hands, and we held them high.

'Thank you Jacob, Kaylee, and Drew, for going to save Evelyn!' Chiron clapped, and we got a standing ovation from the entire camp, even the Ares cabin.