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Alex had never had any dream before. Not before nor after Zeus claimed him. Not that he mind though. All this business about demigod was somewhat troublesome for him although he preferred to stay at the Camp rather at home.

Ever since Zeus claimed him four years ago during his family's Christmas party, he and his mother were basically deleted from the family's history. His family was so disappointed with his connection with the Greek while all of them involved themselves with the Egypt. And not just a small connection, but huge since he was the son of the Greek's version of king of the gods. Not long after that, his mother had a dream from Zeus and sent him to the Camp.

His mother didn't hate him, but it was clear she preferred to stay away from the gods' business as far as possible. She was shocked when she knew the guy that swayed her heart so badly was a god. Before he was claimed, his mother didn't know Zeus's real identity. Although after they were kicked out, she could accept the fact that her son was indeed a demigod.

Four years after he was claimed at twelve years old, this was the first time he ever had a dream. Alex found himself standing in front of a huge palace, decorated with gold and glittering jewelries. He glanced to his left and right, but he could not see anyone. Right at that moment, a beautiful woman with her long brown hair and a mirror in her hands appeared. Alex recognized her immediately.

"Aletheia." Alex mumbled. "Don't tell me… This is the Olympus?"

Aletheia opened the big doors and entered inside. Alex decided to follow his instinct and walked inside. It seemed Aletheia could not see or hear him. Aletheia walked quite fast, showing how she was in a hurry. She ignored the portrait along the hall and made her way straight to the room at the end. She slammed the doors open.

"Who is it? How dare someone interrupted our meeting!"

Thunder boomed at far and Alex guessed it was his father who had just spoke. Alex followed Aletheia and was taken aback by what he saw in front of him. Aletheia had just entered the throne room of the Olympians. He could easily find Zeus as he was sitting at the highest throne in the room. Alex spent the past four years of his life reading Greek mythologies—especially about the Olympians—, hoping to know his paternal side better. A goddess with a peacock dress and flowing black hair sat on the throne beside Zeus, a little lower. He guessed that was Hera, the Greek goddess of marriage and also known as the queen of the gods.

"Father." Aletheia bowed down politely. "It's me, Aletheia."

Zeus stared at the goddess and then let out a small sigh. "Aletheia, it's nice to see you after a long time, my daughter. But I don't have time to—"

"Father, please listen." Aletheia said. "It's about Artemis's daughter."

Her words shut Zeus's mouth. He pursed his lips and glared at the goddess. "Well, yeah. The hot topic."

"You cannot kill her, Father." Aletheia said.

"I've heard that countless times." Zeus growled. "But I cannot let her live."

"Yeah, I agree!" A goddess said. She was so beautiful with her two-different colored hair and Alex knew she was Aphrodite. "I mean, she's been stealing my spotlight!"

"I don't think it's wise, though." A god shrugged. He was holding a staff with two-headed snakes and Alex recognized him as Hermes, the Greek god of travel.

"Hermes is right, Father." Aletheia spoke. "Sure, she has the blood of Egypt, but she is the key—"

"SAY WHAT?!" Zeus roared. Even Alex choked at what Aletheia had said.

Artemis's daughter had the blood of Egypt. Like he had thought, she had something to do with the Egyptians.

"She is the key to our salvation." Aletheia repeated.

"Not that!" Zeus glared. "The one before that! SHE HAS THE BLOOD OF EGYPT?!"

Aletheia took a step back. She knew better not to get too close to Zeus as thunder boomed loudly outside the palace. She could be zapped with lightning in any second.

"Well, yes," Aletheia answered. "that's what I sensed from her."

"Instant death!" Aphrodite suggested.

"Father, please!" Aletheia pled. "You can't kill her! You know I won't lie to you!"

"This is an insult!" Zeus slammed his throne's armrest and stood up. Lightning crackled along his body. "It's bad enough that mortal has Roman blood somehow, now it turns out she also truly has Egyptian blood!"

Hera sighed. "Just what did Artemis do exactly?"

"Father, the Oracle of Delphi has never been wrong." Aletheia said. "You have to let her live. She's our only salvation."

"And don't forget, your son is sort of involved with her." Aphrodite muttered.

Zeus glared at the goddess and Alex choked. He knew the goddess meant him, because he was the son of the Greek aspect.

"Do not mention anything about him in my presence." Hera growled. "I've told you to stay away from that mortal woman, husband dear, but you didn't listen. Now look what you have done. Your son is not fully your son."

Alex raised an eyebrow. What was that supposed to mean? He wasn't Zeus's son fully?

"Great way of claiming though." A god in battle armor said. Alex recognized him as Ares, the Greek god of war. "Hold on, does this mean we get to have a war?"

"Father, you can't possibly kill Alex!" Aletheia gasped. "He's as important as Artemis's daughter! I sensed that!"

"SILENCE!" Zeus growled.

"Father, we have to stay calm." A goddess in battle armor said. Knowing the Greek also had a renowned goddess of war, Alex knew she was Athena, who was also the goddess of wisdom. "Right now, the only one who knows what's exactly is going on is Artemis alone. I assume even Aletheia doesn't have a slightest clue?"

At the mention of the goddess's name, Alex scanned the room, but he couldn't find the goddess. Alex guessed she was probably locked up somewhere by Zeus.

"I…" Aletheia stammered. "You're right, sister. I only know she's truly Artemis's daughter and she's our only savior. And Alex has an important role in saving us as well. Apart from that, I know nothing."

Athena nodded her head. "Then we can't be reckless. Our past experiences showed that some mortals do can be trusted."

Zeus went silent after hearing Athena's sensible explanations. Or at least Alex hoped his immortal dad would listen to his immortal half-sibling or that meant his death for involving himself with his other immortal half-sibling's daughter. Hold on, did that mean Brigitta is his… niece?

Stop thinking about that, Alex muttered inside.

"Then what do you suggest, Athena?" Zeus asked.

Athena smiled. "We wait and observe, Father."

Zeus sat back on his throne. "Very well." he said. "But one dangerous step, and I will pulverize her to dust."

Then the dream changed.

This time, Alex found himself standing in the middle of a flower field. Alex recognized the flower as Iris and recalled Percy's dream.

"Um… Flora?" Alex called.

But instead of the Roman goddess of flower, Alex saw another girl. Her back was facing him, but he recognized her. He widened his eyes and unconsciously called her name.

"Brigitta."

Brigitta turned her body and widened her eyes. "Alex? What are you doing here? How come—Oh. I see."

"Ugh…" Alex muttered. "I'm not supposed to be here?"

Brigitta chuckled. "No, it's okay. I'm just surprised to see you here."

"Here." Alex repeated. "Here as in where exactly?"

"Well, where do you think?" Brigitta asked back amusedly.

Alex scoffed. "Girls are so complicated."

Brigitta laughed and Alex stood in alert. Something tugged his heart the moment he heard her laugh. Why?

Get yourself straight, Alex scolded himself.

"I see Morpheus brought you here to talk." Brigitta nudged her head. Alex turned his body around and saw a slender young man was standing behind him. He was wearing a long-sleeved white cotton shirt with dark blue jeans and a pair of white sneakers. His face looked like someone who had been using drugs for so long. His hair was pitch black and that made him looked like a walking sleeping zombie.

"Morpheus." Alex said. "The Greek god of dreams."

"I should leave." Brigitta said. "It seems like he needs some privacy. Remember, Alex Rebel, you have to make your choice alone."

"What?"

But before Alex could ask anything else, Brigitta was gone. Leaving him with the god alone.

"Hey." Morpheus said in a totally unenthusiastic tone.

"Um… Hey."

"Sorry for dragging you here." Morpheus sighed. "I don't have a choice, and this is not even a safe thing to do."

"Hold on, rewind," Alex cut. "what do you mean? You dragged me here? Why? And why is it not safe?"

"Her." Morpheus shrugged. "She's the number one hunted right now. No one is safe enough to contact her, and even I can only manage this once."

"By her, you mean Brigitta?"

Morpheus nodded. "I cannot hide her here for much longer. You have to protect her. She's running out of time and places to hide."

Alex choked. "You mean… She's been hiding in a dream?"

"Don't sound so sarcastic." Morpheus growled. "This world is quite isolated and safe, you know. Unless you're someone who's being hunted by gods and mortals."

"Mortals?" Alex asked.

"The Romans. They heard the news of Artemis's daughter and you can be sure they felt quite offended. Not to mention not all of Artemis's hunters actually accepted the fact their patron goddess has a daughter." Morpheus answered then his form flickered. He clicked his tongue. "You're waking up. Anyway, you have to protect her. You're the only one who could do that. Make sure she stays safe and you can save the world. Yay."

"Wait, wait, slow down," Alex said. "why do I get the role as her protector?"

Morpheus's form flickered once again. "Mortal brains." he muttered. "Just listen to me. You're the only one who could protect her."

"Wait—"

Morpheus disappeared, and Alex snapped his eyes open.

You're the only one who could protect her, Morpheus's words rang in his mind.

You have to make your choice alone, Brigitta said.

Alex sat up. If this was how dream worked for demigod, Alex wasn't sure whether he wanted to have a dream or not.


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