Chapter 28

Crazy dreams

Juliet Lane

I was so overwhelmed with everything that had happened in the last 48 hours.

First I'd been kidnapped by a guy with crooked teeth, and held hostage in an underground room for what felt like weeks, and then I'm rescued by Topaz, some of her family, and some guy wearing a lot of black.

The next thing I know, I'm whisked off to some mysterious camp where apparently they mutilate each other. Isn't that nice!

After Topaz and Snow left, I was left with a girl I hardly knew. Her name is Scarlett, I think. I've seen her at Topaz's house when I go over there to hang out. We left Brendan downstairs, who looked pretty pissed off, and followed Chiron to the room. There was only one bed, so I agreed to let Scarlett have it, because honestly, she kind of scared me.

She was very pretty, sure, but she had this atmosphere around her that reminded me of my older brother, who liked to hit me when he was angry. Friendly enough, likable even, but reflected that they would not hesitate to hurt you.

I made a nest of the blankets a Nymph had brought me, and fell fast asleep.

I dreamed that I was in a palace. It was beautiful and serene, but it felt evil. Most everything was done in dark colors, and I swear I saw blood smeared on the floor. I heard voices, so I followed them.

There were two people, a tall man with a hooded face, and a boy about 16 with

It was this throne room, but the two people there were avoiding the thrones. They were standing next to them, probably because they weren't supposed to sit there.

"You've already failed me once, Maxx!"

"But, sir, I'm sure this time I could-"

"Silence you insolent boy! Your father may be Atlas, but I am in charge here! However, I will allow you to help on the quest to retrieve our master's son. He is young, but he will be an excellent asset."

"Of course my lord. What shall I do?"

"Not now, you idiot! We have to wait a little longer! He needs to pass his 14th birthday. Otherwise he won't be respected anymore than one of our small worms!"

He said "worm" like a tittle instead of an animal.

"Yes, my lord. When is his birthday?"

"October 14th. You and the others will go the day after. Let him enjoy his birthday and his innocence while he can."

"Very wise, Lord Prometheus."

"I know! Get on with your training!"

"Wait! What about the lovers?"

"The lovers?"

"That's what everyone calls those gorgeous twins we're trying to capture. The ones that escaped. And that tried to kill us."

"They didn't try to kill us. That upstart son of Hades did. Though Snow came close to killing Grey."

"Which one is Snow?"

"She's the one with the death eyes."

He apparently knew what that meant. I didn't They just looked purple to me.

"And my Father?"

He waved his hand. "We will release him from his burden soon enough. Kronos has decided to forgive him for his recent failure. He will be the general of the Titan army again. We need to zero in on someone strong enough to hold the burden temporarily. After we defeat the gods, I want that...Zeus to hold it." The name was filled with rage.

"Indeed a good choice. The gods need to be punished."

"Yes. Now go!"

He bowed and left.

Prometheus paced for a good 10 minutes, then his eyes locked on a huge golden box engraved with pictures I couldn't make out.

Then he turned around and I could swear he was looking straight at me. I woke with a start.