The boy was staring at the monster with fear. I looked over to the monster and noticed it was holding someone. It was a woman, she was struggling to get free. This woman...She looks familiar, have I seen her somewhere?
She had long brown hair and blue eyes. She looks young, and she is very pretty. One thing worried me, she was staring down at the kid with sorrow and regret. Does she know she's going to die? "Go!" She managed to say before the monster closed his hand into a fist. I would feel sorry for her if not for the golden light surrounding her when she was being squeezed to death.
Did she really die? I mean she was mortal...So I thought there would be more blood then light. A truly strange death. The kid screamed, "No!"
Rage took over, he wasn't thinking, he charged the beast. Little did he know he had no chance. My dream shifted once more, I was at the same place I was at four years ago, the underworld.
Lord Hades was sitting at his throne, looking angry...Like always. You know what's weird? I respect Lord Hades more than the other gods. It's weird but true, anyway he was looking grim, but satisfied. "That'll teach him to break his oath." Hades said coldly. "Now...It's the boys turn."
I wish some dreams could show me something I might face later on in the future. I opened eyes, another day...I yawned and got out of bed. I wonder what that first dream was about. Am I dense or something? Demi-god dreams aren't really dreams...I thought I cleared that with myself already.
But then again most of the dreams Demi-gods have are real, so that would mean that kid is somewhere in camp...Right? Or did he even make it? Is he alive? What about that woman? I didn't get a good look at him last time because of how dark it was. I wonder how he looks. Or if he's okay I mean.
I got out of bed and changed my clothes, "Did this happen because I asked?" I shook my head, "No, something like this is happening because of the fates." I sighed. You know what, I actually feel happy that something exciting is happening. I've been bored out of my mind.
Not a lot of people want my help these days. If I help out, the chances of the mission being successful, increase dramatically. I should go now. Maybe he's okay...Wait! I forgot about Grover. Oh no, I hope he's alright too. Maybe I should go check on him, I walked out of my room and headed to the big house. Is this a good idea? Wait why should I be worried? It's just Grover.
When I entered the big house I went to the living room, which is where Grover will be, since he'll probably be sad, or something. The only reason I can think of him being sad, is that he got knocked out when there was two people he was supposed to protect but both were killed or injured. It's just a guess.
Anyway, I went to the living room and found Grover sulking. "If only I warned them sooner..." he said sadly. So he didn't make it. I walked in and cleared my throat, "Everything alright?"
He barely put in any effort to greet me. "No...It's not alright..."
I'm not the right person to talk to about stuff like this. But it's the right thing to do when someone is sad. But I'm not much of a talker. "Why, did...Something happen?" I asked.
At least I'll be able to ask the right questions plus I'm a good listener, although I won't be able to give a good answer. Grover sniffled sadly, "I'm a failure..."
I looked around uncomfortably, "How- or I mean why do you think that?" I sat down next to him. He hung his head, "I can never save anyone...Not Thalia...And certainly not Percy's mom. I'm useless!"
Whoa, he's a wreck, "I may not be the right person to be talking about this kind of stuff...But the thing with Thalia, that was my fault, entirely my fault. I mean if I didn't let my anger get the best of me, she would be here with us. Grover, whatever happened, you'll get through it I know you can." I said sincerely.
He smiled weakly, "Thanks...But nothing will bring back the dead."
That's dark, what can I say at this point? I guess I could ask about this "Percy" person. "Say Grover?" I said.
"Hmm..?" He said quietly, I got up and asked, "Who's this Percy?" Grover sighed heavily, "He's the one I've been assigned to, I was his protector...But I failed."
He's making it sound like he died, "Where is he...?" I asked cautiously. He pointed up, so in one of those rooms then. "Can I see him?" I gotta admit, that is something I thought would never come out of my mouth. Grover looked at me with surprise. "You want to see someone you don't know? Someone you'll probably never trust?" He sounded so wounded, I guess he feels mad... Since I don't talk to anyone, or trying to meet with anyone.
"Can you just tell me what room he's in?" I asked impatiently. He told me he was in the last room on the left. So I went up to see him. When I entered the room, there was a boy laying on a single bed, he had jet black hair. He looks young.
Hmm...I can't shake this feeling, I feel...Threatened by him, but why? I mean he's only sleeping, so why do I feel like this? I stared down at the boy. He's nothing special, yet I feel...Never mind.
I left the room and decided to come back here every once and awhile. Just to make sure he's alright. Anyway I spent the rest of the day training with Lee, -So you actually asked that." Lee asked as we fought. "For the last time yes! And it was because I was curious, now stop asking me that." I snapped at Lee.
He smiled, "But when you're distracted or flustered, I can actually beat you." He said confidently. I scoffed, "Please, when's the last time you beat me?"
He chuckled, "Now."
He presses forward and made me back up, I felt something hit my heel as I was backing up, I started to lose balance. Hmm...Not bad, for him at least. I fell and landed flat on my back. After I recovered I rolled out of the way, "Don't fight it!" Lee laughed, he kept attacking, and from time to time he would switch from melee attacks to ranged attacks.
Usually I end up beating him, but I guess we've been fighting together for so long, that he now knows all my flaws. I guess you can say I know all of his...If I was paying that is. Lee is fast on his feet and fast with his hands, but I still don't know if I can beat him now. I mean I don't know anything about his fighting style.
About two minutes later, he had his sword point two inches from my throat. "I win..." he said breathlessly. I frowned, "Lucky."
Lee chuckled, "You know I don't run on luck, I'm all about good looks and my skills." He sounded so proud of himself. But...Even though I lost to him, he always makes me smile. "Yea, whatever you say."
The rest of the day we talked then we went to eat then sleep. The next I checked up on Percy, still sleeping. After that I ate breakfast and went to stretch and then train. When I got to the arena, someone else was there. He had blonde hair and a nasty scar running down his face...I'm sorry, it just looks gross to me.
It's unsettling.
Anyway Luke seemed to be waiting for me, "What's up Luke?" I said and waved to him. He looked anxious, "…Hey Katrina…Do you know about the boy who came here last night?" I stopped five feet from Luke. "Yea…? What about him?" I asked. I learned to be cautious around Luke, he can be quite…Sneaky. "Anything. Just whatever you know about him." Now that I'm closer, he looks tired. "Nightmares?" I asked.
Luke brushed off my question. "What's his name?" He asked impatiently. I took a step back and put my hand on my dagger. "Percy, and that's all I know, so calm down before something bad happens." I told Luke. I've always took precautions around Luke, so this isn't anything new. But sometimes, Luke goes…A bit overboard, he can be…Crazy at times. I guess when you're working for the titan lord of time, it can be hard. But damn, Luke is going to go insane working for him. He sighed, "I-
"Well, now! What cha lovebirds talking about?" Someone called behind us. I don't get mad at that anymore, why? Because it's been over used. "Please, you two spend more time than I do. If anything, we just know each other. It's you and Luke who are probably the lovebirds." I smirked at Vincent. "Maybe you two should go out than…" Luke grumbled. It's funny how I hear almost everything when someone whispers something. Especially when I'm five feet away from that person. If he was going to say that he should have said it in his head.
I ignored Luke's comment. "What do you want Vince?"
He walked over to us causally. "Nothing, why do you assume I want something from you?" He pretended to sound hurt. I rolled my eyes. "I know how you work, you wouldn't come to me unless you want something from me."
Vincent sighed, "Alright fine. I want in on what you guys been talking about." Luke reached for his sword. "What did you hear?" He said carefully. Has he…? "Nothing from the campers, I can tell you that much." Vincent told us. Luke didn't look satisfied, "Tell me!" Luke ordered. Vincent smiled. "If you insist, the only way for revenge is from the inside. You let me in on your guys plan and I help you out for the time being."
Wait…Revenge? "What do you mean revenge? I thought you didn't care about that stuff." I asked Vince.
He smiled evilly. "Well you see…I've went to my home, you know, the one that got burnt to the ground, and then I went back to the U.K to see…Someone. But that person wasn't there, actually every person I was associated with is now dead. I broke my vow, and decided revenge is what I'm going to do. I can't live knowing I got so many people killed, the least I could do is get revenge for them." So…There is now three of us who want…No, it's only these two who want revenge. But…Vincent's plan is actually pretty good, hi them where they'd least expect it. From the inside.
"Luke…" I murmured.
I looked at him and noticed he was staring at Vince, no doubt he feels sympathy for the guy. They've both had things taken from them. But me? I'm still here, with my mother, who…I should see. The only thing I lost was my trust. "Let's say we tell you, then what?" Luke asked.
"Then you're free." He answered back calmly. Free? Of what exactly?
"What do you mean?" Luke walked towards Vincent. He shrugged, "What else could it mean? Think about it, the three of us attack from the inside. We take down an army. And let the others do the rest, after that. We're home free. You see, there will never be a war." My brain was working in overtime, trying to see what he has up his sleeve. There is so many possibilities.
He could turn on us when we actually do attack.
He could tell the others as soon as we tell him everything.
He could…Do this for the one he loved.
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