Chapter 51: New

Well, here is the next chapter. It will be a little shorter but I hope you enjoy all the same.

Percy's POV


Hestia closed her eyes and bowed her head to the hearth of Bunker 9. After a sudden movement I knew we were heading toward the Wolf House. She said that it will take us like 10 minutes to get there so I went to my tent and told my friends who accompany me on the Labyrinth (minus Grover and Tyson) to come after I expanded it with magic.

"So," Annabeth said breaking the silence. "What do you make of this new prophecy?"

I sighed.

"Well, I am not sure about most lines but the line "By the son of the replaced" has to be me," I said.

They stared at me.

"Why?" Max asked me.

That was when I told them what Tyson told me. All of them grew more horrified with each passing second and by the time I got to the part that I can't control water anymore they gasped.

"You have been cast out of the sea?" Thalia asked wide eyed. "That is plain wrong. It is practically unnatural."

"Yeah, tell me about it," I said frowning.

"Okay, but even if you are the son of the replaced, who will you engage?" Bianca asked. "What rival is the prophecy talking about?"

"I don't know and I don't think I will know yet," I said sighing. "That is the problem with prophecies. On the other hand…"

And then I told them about my meeting with Persephone. Bianca and Nico scowled at the mention but when I got to the part of the loophole in death, all color drained from their faces. Bianca balked in horror.

"Oh Styx," Bianca said in a terrified voice. "This is so bad."

Nico buried his forehead in his palm, his expression grimmer than I have ever seen before.

"That bad uh?" I asked unnerved.

"Worse," The siblings said in unison.

"Well, what is the problem?" Rachel asked them.

They gritted their teeth and shook their heads.

"We are forbidden to tell anyone who doesn't know about it already," Bianca stated. "This is one of the Underworld's most heavily guarded secrets."

"But we will look for the signs and let you know when we can," Nico promised.

I sighed. Well, is better than going in there blindly, I guess.

Suddenly, Alice entered the tent.

"Sorry to interrupt whatever you were doing but we will reach the Wolf House soon and I want to talk to Rachel," She said.

I look at Rachel for a moment and we nodded at once.


Rachel's POV


Alice guided me to her own tent, just that it was green, like her magic was. When we entered I noticed it was expanded with magic as well. Before I could pay attention to all her magical herbs and items she turned to face me.

"Your future was clouded but now I see it clearly," She declared.

I raised an eyebrow interested.

"Okay, tell me," I urged.

Alice stared at me for a long time before answering.

"You will stand against the dark with your sight along with Set," Alice said.

I swallowed. I was worried that those lines of the prophecy were talking about me.

"Anything else?" I asked.

"Well, I saw in my vision that the after match of the loophole of death will be connected to you," She said. "Your role will be quite important."

I frowned frustrated.

"You are just giving me cryptic messages," I whined. "What is it with prophecies and riddles?"

Alice didn't seem to hear me. Her eyes had a faraway look as if she was daydreaming.

"Death is an interesting thing," Alice said suddenly. "It is mysterious, powerful and persistent; but when you challenge its laws, quite dangerous."

"Okay, she is starting to scare me," I thought worried.

"Hestia wasn't wrong, Rachel," Alice continued. "You are the most important mortal alive for our cause. Your eventual fate has never been done before. Sure, many magicians have known that is possible but no one who has tried succeeded. You will unite what has never been united before. And when you do, you will have a bigger role in the New Great Prophecy. The only direct advice I can tell you is the following: Don't shut Percy out of your mind, now more than ever because believe me, your life depends on it."

I didn't know what to say but I didn't have to say anything because the entire Bunker shook suddenly.

"It seems we arrive to the Wolf House," Alice pointed out. "Rachel Dare, prepare to meet your new fate."


I suppose most of you have guessed by now but I will say it anyway. Rachel will not be the Oracle in my story. I have something else in store for her and I already have a plan for her replacement. Well, let me know what you think.