I didn't realize what was happening until my feet fell out from under me. Everything seemed to go in slow motion as I fell. Suddenly someone grabbed my wrist and I peered below at my dangling feet. It looked like it was a long way down and I was not particularly interested in finding out exactly how long it was. I wasn't even aware of who had grabbed my wrist, only that whoever it was had just saved my life.
I screamed once I realized I was falling until I realized someone had grabbed my wrist. I had no idea who it was that had just saved my life.
"Ashley don't worry. I'm not going to let go of you. Just hold on tight though," I heard Garen's voice echo from above me. When he saw me lose my balance he reached out for me, in order to keep holding me where I was he was crouched down low and two other cadets were holding his other arm so he didn't lose his balance also. "Can you reach up your other hand so that we can hurl you up?"
I tried to answer but my vocal cords would not allow it. I reached my left arm up slowly and two hands grasped it tightly. I was slowly pulled up and once I was close enough I felt someone grab me under my arms and hoist me up onto the familiar ledge. I did not even notice that the person's hands were still wrapped around my waist in my dazed state.
"Thank Zeus your all right!" Smenzer exclaimed as she gave me a quick hug.
"You had us all so scared!" Neila exclaimed "Are you all right?"
I was still so shocked that I only nodded. My legs swung over the ledge and I leaned over to peer down. The strong hands around my waist pulled me back and my eyes widened in disbelief. I couldn't believe how far down it was!
"I think we better just keep on walking. It's natural for her to be scared right now but the worst thing to do is stay here," Garen instructed, talking as if I was not there. Truth be told, I was but only physically.
"He's right. Cadets, we're moving, now " Feducious ordered.
"Hold on to my hand Ash. I'll help you make it through the rest of the way," Jason offered as he pulled me up and released his hands from my hips. "Everyone make sure your careful. Hold onto your partner. Smenzer you and Andros can partner up here. I'll stay with Ash for now."
I still had not talked as we continued our journey to Zeus knows where. Luckily for all of us, after walking for a little while longer the path opened up and was no longer a man made bridge over giant pits. It almost looked as if two holes were dug on either side of the path.
"Is it only me or is everyone starting to get the idea that Feducious has no idea where he's going?" I heard Alayia ask from near the front of the pack.
"Does he ever?" Iolaus retorted.
"Quiet! He'll here you!" Hercules scolded his partner.
"Lighten up Herc!" Casche said from behind the demi-god.
"I know Herc! We're on a field trip supposed to be having fun!" Celest added.
"Well I'm sorry but Ash just almost fell before! It's gotten me a little worried!" Hercules said.
"But thankfully, Ash is all right so we can concentrate on having fun," Mimma reminded her friend.
"Don't worry. I'm sure we'll get their soon," Jason said, obviously trying to get my mind off the conversation I was presently listening to.
"It's getting dark," was all that I commented back. We were now walking side by side since the path had widened. I no longer held his hand but his hand was still placed protectively on my lower back since I was still a little shaky about the whole walking thing. We continued walking through all sorts of terrain and soon we were at a large clearing. What looked like very tall rocks could be seen in the dimly lit horizon.
"Well cadets. Here we are. Everyone can start setting up now," Feducious instructed us all. And we all settled down to try and get as much rest as possible for the following days activities.
I couldn't fall asleep. Every time I closed my eyes all I could see was the bottom of that mountain I almost fell through earlier in the day. If Garen hadn't caught my wrist then I don't know what would have happened. He was definitely not going to let me fall once he had caught my wrist. My right wrist was slightly bruised where he had held one. I rotated my sore wrists and listened to them crack, hoping no one had heard it. The last thing I wanted was someone to wake up. I was definitely not in the mood to talk this night.
The stars shown brightly and I looked over at a sleeping Celest. The young cadet was the goddess of the Stars and Constellations after all. Celest was my half-sister and I was glad that the two of us had gotten so close once I came to the Academy. Besides what girl could say she never wanted a sister? Laying down next to her was her dreaming partner, Casche. Casche was half nymph. Her long red hair was going about in all directions as she slept soundly. A tall girl slept a few feet away. Mimma's long black braids hung just so that you could see their unique blue streak. At 6 feet Mimma towered over my 5'5" self but her heart was even bigger than her height. Her sorceress powers simply amazed me.
Alayia slept next to her. Her eyelids covered her icy blue eyes but they were the most remarkable things to look at. So beautiful almost anyone was mesmerized by them. Neila's blonde hair covered her face in her slumber. She was my aunt and had taken me under her wing once I came to the Academy. My partner snoozed to my right. She had just come to the Academy not long after I had but Smenzer and I immediately clicked. She has the most amazing background and although is young, has great insight into life. No matter what problems that I may have she is always there ready to listen. As all the girls are.
I looked about at six of the girls who had made me feel at home in a strange place. I knew I would never be able to repay them for all that they had done for me. Growing up without a mother, I never had women around me. I was always more comfortable with men. Whether be younger or older. The man that had raised me and who I thought was my father until a short while ago, Narcharis taught me how to be a woman. Though being a man he obviousley didn't have much experience. What he had taught me couldn't have been farther from the truth. He taught me woman stayed at home and cleaned. Were married off young and had basically no say. I'm afraid if I had not found out earlier about my real farther than he might've had me married off by now.
He was always sending me out of the house whenever he was home. All other times he was off fighting in some war. That's why he sent me to be a priestess, so that he could get rid of me and I would have some place that would take care of me. Now I know he sent me away because I looked too much like my mother and it pained him to see me knowing that I wasn't his daughter. Well atleast I assume that is whats true. I haven't seen him since before I found out Ares' was my real father. Ares told him I found out but I don't even know how he reacted. Releved I assume.
When I think of poor Jason's situation I pity him. He might possibly have to marry for the betterment of his kingdom. Not for love. As I have no real parents I have no obligation to marry the way they feel. My mother, rest her soul, wouldn't want me forced into a marriage I did not want to be in. She was of a noble family in her other country, but left all that to marry Narcharis. Yet she never regretted it. Ares, well I don't know about him. He seems so cruel sometimes. The stories I have heard. Yet he's my father. There is some things that don't change and that is one of them, no matter how horrible he is sometimes. As for his ideas on my marriage. I doubt I will ever know. Nor do I want to.
I guess I'm sort of rushing things in worrying about marriage. I haven't even found a suitor yet. I suppose the time will come when it does.
Coming to the Academy has been the best thing for me. Those six girls alone have showed me that woman are stronger, but physically and mentally, than a lot of men. I'm not even close to having some of the fighting skills as some of them but hey, that's what I'm here for right. I'm getting a lot sleepier. Maybe I'll close my eyes just for a little while longer.
Sunlight, what? I guess I fell asleep! I must've been tired. I slowly opened my eyes and looked around. Most cadets had all ready awoken, yet some were still sleeping. Most noticeably Iolaus, who was snoring loudly. As I looked more carefully, I peered at what I had thought were large rocks the night before. There were about four or five large structures that looked to have some kind of carving on them. There was something about them that called to me. I wanted to get closer to them. Some thing in my head told me to. Without telling anyone, I got up and began walking towards them. I just had to get a closer look. A grab on my wrist halted my footsteps.
"I don't think going off by yourself would be very wise right now, Ashley, now would it?" Feducious scolded. "Especially after your little scene yesterday. We don't want you getting yourself into anymore trouble. I don't feel like dealing with it right now."
"The only reason I slipped is because of you," I retorted unaware of both my growing level of anger and the also increasing crowd around us. "If you hadn't led us down such a treacherous pathway then I wouldn't have lost my footing!"
"Watch the way you speak to me young lady. We may not still be at the Academy but *I* am still in charge. Remember that. I don't care who your father is. You *will* listen to me," he shouted. "If you don't behave then you won't be going on anymore field trips. You understand me?"
"Yes I understand you very clearly. And like I would want to go on anymore of these field trips. Almost dying once is enough!"
"That's it your staying here today!" Fiddle Face shouted and regrabbed my wrist and dragged me over to the center of camp. "Garen! Your watching her today. Don't let her out of your site. On second thought don't let her leave this spot here!"
He then pushed me down on the ground near his and Garen's equipment. The cadets looked around shocked at what they had just seen. By now all the cadets, including Iolaus had woken up. He ordered them to follow him and they began to. Hercules ran up to Feducious.
"I don't think we should leave her alone," he suggested.
"She will be fine. Now get back with the others," he bellowed. When he turned I thought I saw Feducious eyes a glowing red but no one else seemed to notice. *I am definitely too overtired* I thought to myself before shaking my head and rubbing my eyes
*I have to get more sleep* I thought as I shook the thought out of my head. I watched worriedly as my teacher and the other cadets headed towards the ruins. I'd just have to keep an eye out for him. That's all.
The other cadets began to follow our teacher as Garen looked around confused before turning to me and asking. "What exactly *did* you say? I've never seen him quite so mad before."
"I.....I.....I don't exactly know," I stuttered, still trying to figure out if what I saw was real or not. "I guess I was rude about the whole me almost being killed thing! But don't I deserve to be a *little* mad".
"Yeah I guess, but he still acted weirder than usual. I'll see what's up once he returns I guess"
"Hey Garen! Did you notice anything a little weird about Feducious' eyes?" I asked hoping I wasn't losing my mind.
"Like what?"
"Forget it, it was nothing," I said. I knew he had not seen it. If he had he would have immediately known what I was talking about.
*I wonder if she saw what I saw* Garen wondered. *I wont say anything because I dont want to worry her*
*CLOSE TO THE RUINS*
"I don't feel good about leaving poor Ash all alone," Neila confessed as she walked with the other cadets.
"I don't either but Fiddle face didn't give us a chance. You saw how mad he is. Is he always like that?" Smenzer asked. Like me, she was still pretty knew and hadn't known Feducious that long.
"No I have no idea what got into him," Hercules reassured.
"Yeah sure he's usually a class A jerk but nowhere near what he was today," Jason added.
"What are you cadets discussing behind my back?" Fiddle Face bellowed.
"Nothing," the group mumbled under their breath as they got closer to the ruins. Once they got closer they forgot all about the incident that occurred earlier in the day.
There were some kind of ancient hieroglyphics. Yet no one understood what they said.
"Feducious do you know what this says?" Alayia asked curiously.
"Not exactly. They are quite ancient. I do know that this place was used as an area for sacrifices to ancient gods. Not the ones we now worship," Feducious explained rather calmly compared to his previous state.
*back at camp*
Garen and I were sitting in silence, both thinking about what could be up with old Fiddle Face. Suddenly what was a crystal clear day began to change as clouds filled in the sky and a breeze picked up.
"Where did that come from?" I asked as the breeze turned into a stronger wind. Leaves were blowing everywhere and we were rushing around to keep the stuff from blowing away.
"I don't know but grab the stuff!" Garen shouted over the roar of the wind. Garen walked over near one of the trees. He bent over to pick up a stray blanket just as an unknown object flew towards him and embedded itself in the tree, right where Garen's head would have been had he not bent over.
"Holy Zeus!" I exclaimed as I tried to keep my balance throughout the rough winds. *that was too close* I thought to myself as I noticed the thing that almost took Garen's head off. Yet from where I was standing, or attempting to stand, I could not tell what it was.
Garen just sat their stunned as he looked above him at the maimed tree trunk. His eyes were glazed with terror.
The wind continued to blow and more objects flew around the air as I dropped to the ground to avoid any of them hitting me. I crawled over to where Garen was sitting up straight, still shocked. I pulled him to a laying position on the ground as the objects were flying low also.
Suddenly the wind turned into what sounded like an eerie laughter. I thought I was imagining things until Garen looked at me and said; "What in Hades is that? Do you hear that?"
He had obviously come out of his fear induced trance and was now began to panic. "Pull yourself together!" I screamed. He was the teacher for Zeus' sake! He wasn't supposed to panic! That was supposed to be me! "It's just the wind!"
My attempt at reassurance fell short as the laughter began to grow louder and louder until it suddenly stopped.
"The calm before the storm," I heard my teacher mumble as he started off into the distance where the other cadets were.
*ELSEWHERE NEAR THE RUINS*
"Is it me or did it suddenly get a lot colder?" Casche asked as she rubbed her hands along her upper arms in an attempt to get warmer.
"I know. It was sunny a minute ago," Mimma added silently wondering what could have changed the weather.
"The ruins are unbelievable," Hercules said, trying to change the subject.
"I don't see what's so great about them," Iolaus exclaimed yawning. "I think Ash is lucky, getting to stay at camp".
"You don't find it interesting that this place has such a great history?" Smenzer asked, surprised.
"No, not really," Iolaus mumbled.
"Can you imagine how many people lost their lives here," Neila said.
"Those poor people. So many were murdered here," Alayia contemplated.
"Yeah, they thought if they sacrificed their lives that their gods and goddesses would be good to them," Celest explained.
"Who really cares. It was their own fault. They died and I bet nothing different happened, its stupid," Iolaus said.
The words had not been out of his mouth before the winds roared. The earth shook beneath their feet and the cadets scrambled to find something to help keep their balance.
I screamed once I realized I was falling until I realized someone had grabbed my wrist. I had no idea who it was that had just saved my life.
"Ashley don't worry. I'm not going to let go of you. Just hold on tight though," I heard Garen's voice echo from above me. When he saw me lose my balance he reached out for me, in order to keep holding me where I was he was crouched down low and two other cadets were holding his other arm so he didn't lose his balance also. "Can you reach up your other hand so that we can hurl you up?"
I tried to answer but my vocal cords would not allow it. I reached my left arm up slowly and two hands grasped it tightly. I was slowly pulled up and once I was close enough I felt someone grab me under my arms and hoist me up onto the familiar ledge. I did not even notice that the person's hands were still wrapped around my waist in my dazed state.
"Thank Zeus your all right!" Smenzer exclaimed as she gave me a quick hug.
"You had us all so scared!" Neila exclaimed "Are you all right?"
I was still so shocked that I only nodded. My legs swung over the ledge and I leaned over to peer down. The strong hands around my waist pulled me back and my eyes widened in disbelief. I couldn't believe how far down it was!
"I think we better just keep on walking. It's natural for her to be scared right now but the worst thing to do is stay here," Garen instructed, talking as if I was not there. Truth be told, I was but only physically.
"He's right. Cadets, we're moving, now " Feducious ordered.
"Hold on to my hand Ash. I'll help you make it through the rest of the way," Jason offered as he pulled me up and released his hands from my hips. "Everyone make sure your careful. Hold onto your partner. Smenzer you and Andros can partner up here. I'll stay with Ash for now."
I still had not talked as we continued our journey to Zeus knows where. Luckily for all of us, after walking for a little while longer the path opened up and was no longer a man made bridge over giant pits. It almost looked as if two holes were dug on either side of the path.
"Is it only me or is everyone starting to get the idea that Feducious has no idea where he's going?" I heard Alayia ask from near the front of the pack.
"Does he ever?" Iolaus retorted.
"Quiet! He'll here you!" Hercules scolded his partner.
"Lighten up Herc!" Casche said from behind the demi-god.
"I know Herc! We're on a field trip supposed to be having fun!" Celest added.
"Well I'm sorry but Ash just almost fell before! It's gotten me a little worried!" Hercules said.
"But thankfully, Ash is all right so we can concentrate on having fun," Mimma reminded her friend.
"Don't worry. I'm sure we'll get their soon," Jason said, obviously trying to get my mind off the conversation I was presently listening to.
"It's getting dark," was all that I commented back. We were now walking side by side since the path had widened. I no longer held his hand but his hand was still placed protectively on my lower back since I was still a little shaky about the whole walking thing. We continued walking through all sorts of terrain and soon we were at a large clearing. What looked like very tall rocks could be seen in the dimly lit horizon.
"Well cadets. Here we are. Everyone can start setting up now," Feducious instructed us all. And we all settled down to try and get as much rest as possible for the following days activities.
I couldn't fall asleep. Every time I closed my eyes all I could see was the bottom of that mountain I almost fell through earlier in the day. If Garen hadn't caught my wrist then I don't know what would have happened. He was definitely not going to let me fall once he had caught my wrist. My right wrist was slightly bruised where he had held one. I rotated my sore wrists and listened to them crack, hoping no one had heard it. The last thing I wanted was someone to wake up. I was definitely not in the mood to talk this night.
The stars shown brightly and I looked over at a sleeping Celest. The young cadet was the goddess of the Stars and Constellations after all. Celest was my half-sister and I was glad that the two of us had gotten so close once I came to the Academy. Besides what girl could say she never wanted a sister? Laying down next to her was her dreaming partner, Casche. Casche was half nymph. Her long red hair was going about in all directions as she slept soundly. A tall girl slept a few feet away. Mimma's long black braids hung just so that you could see their unique blue streak. At 6 feet Mimma towered over my 5'5" self but her heart was even bigger than her height. Her sorceress powers simply amazed me.
Alayia slept next to her. Her eyelids covered her icy blue eyes but they were the most remarkable things to look at. So beautiful almost anyone was mesmerized by them. Neila's blonde hair covered her face in her slumber. She was my aunt and had taken me under her wing once I came to the Academy. My partner snoozed to my right. She had just come to the Academy not long after I had but Smenzer and I immediately clicked. She has the most amazing background and although is young, has great insight into life. No matter what problems that I may have she is always there ready to listen. As all the girls are.
I looked about at six of the girls who had made me feel at home in a strange place. I knew I would never be able to repay them for all that they had done for me. Growing up without a mother, I never had women around me. I was always more comfortable with men. Whether be younger or older. The man that had raised me and who I thought was my father until a short while ago, Narcharis taught me how to be a woman. Though being a man he obviousley didn't have much experience. What he had taught me couldn't have been farther from the truth. He taught me woman stayed at home and cleaned. Were married off young and had basically no say. I'm afraid if I had not found out earlier about my real farther than he might've had me married off by now.
He was always sending me out of the house whenever he was home. All other times he was off fighting in some war. That's why he sent me to be a priestess, so that he could get rid of me and I would have some place that would take care of me. Now I know he sent me away because I looked too much like my mother and it pained him to see me knowing that I wasn't his daughter. Well atleast I assume that is whats true. I haven't seen him since before I found out Ares' was my real father. Ares told him I found out but I don't even know how he reacted. Releved I assume.
When I think of poor Jason's situation I pity him. He might possibly have to marry for the betterment of his kingdom. Not for love. As I have no real parents I have no obligation to marry the way they feel. My mother, rest her soul, wouldn't want me forced into a marriage I did not want to be in. She was of a noble family in her other country, but left all that to marry Narcharis. Yet she never regretted it. Ares, well I don't know about him. He seems so cruel sometimes. The stories I have heard. Yet he's my father. There is some things that don't change and that is one of them, no matter how horrible he is sometimes. As for his ideas on my marriage. I doubt I will ever know. Nor do I want to.
I guess I'm sort of rushing things in worrying about marriage. I haven't even found a suitor yet. I suppose the time will come when it does.
Coming to the Academy has been the best thing for me. Those six girls alone have showed me that woman are stronger, but physically and mentally, than a lot of men. I'm not even close to having some of the fighting skills as some of them but hey, that's what I'm here for right. I'm getting a lot sleepier. Maybe I'll close my eyes just for a little while longer.
Sunlight, what? I guess I fell asleep! I must've been tired. I slowly opened my eyes and looked around. Most cadets had all ready awoken, yet some were still sleeping. Most noticeably Iolaus, who was snoring loudly. As I looked more carefully, I peered at what I had thought were large rocks the night before. There were about four or five large structures that looked to have some kind of carving on them. There was something about them that called to me. I wanted to get closer to them. Some thing in my head told me to. Without telling anyone, I got up and began walking towards them. I just had to get a closer look. A grab on my wrist halted my footsteps.
"I don't think going off by yourself would be very wise right now, Ashley, now would it?" Feducious scolded. "Especially after your little scene yesterday. We don't want you getting yourself into anymore trouble. I don't feel like dealing with it right now."
"The only reason I slipped is because of you," I retorted unaware of both my growing level of anger and the also increasing crowd around us. "If you hadn't led us down such a treacherous pathway then I wouldn't have lost my footing!"
"Watch the way you speak to me young lady. We may not still be at the Academy but *I* am still in charge. Remember that. I don't care who your father is. You *will* listen to me," he shouted. "If you don't behave then you won't be going on anymore field trips. You understand me?"
"Yes I understand you very clearly. And like I would want to go on anymore of these field trips. Almost dying once is enough!"
"That's it your staying here today!" Fiddle Face shouted and regrabbed my wrist and dragged me over to the center of camp. "Garen! Your watching her today. Don't let her out of your site. On second thought don't let her leave this spot here!"
He then pushed me down on the ground near his and Garen's equipment. The cadets looked around shocked at what they had just seen. By now all the cadets, including Iolaus had woken up. He ordered them to follow him and they began to. Hercules ran up to Feducious.
"I don't think we should leave her alone," he suggested.
"She will be fine. Now get back with the others," he bellowed. When he turned I thought I saw Feducious eyes a glowing red but no one else seemed to notice. *I am definitely too overtired* I thought to myself before shaking my head and rubbing my eyes
*I have to get more sleep* I thought as I shook the thought out of my head. I watched worriedly as my teacher and the other cadets headed towards the ruins. I'd just have to keep an eye out for him. That's all.
The other cadets began to follow our teacher as Garen looked around confused before turning to me and asking. "What exactly *did* you say? I've never seen him quite so mad before."
"I.....I.....I don't exactly know," I stuttered, still trying to figure out if what I saw was real or not. "I guess I was rude about the whole me almost being killed thing! But don't I deserve to be a *little* mad".
"Yeah I guess, but he still acted weirder than usual. I'll see what's up once he returns I guess"
"Hey Garen! Did you notice anything a little weird about Feducious' eyes?" I asked hoping I wasn't losing my mind.
"Like what?"
"Forget it, it was nothing," I said. I knew he had not seen it. If he had he would have immediately known what I was talking about.
*I wonder if she saw what I saw* Garen wondered. *I wont say anything because I dont want to worry her*
*CLOSE TO THE RUINS*
"I don't feel good about leaving poor Ash all alone," Neila confessed as she walked with the other cadets.
"I don't either but Fiddle face didn't give us a chance. You saw how mad he is. Is he always like that?" Smenzer asked. Like me, she was still pretty knew and hadn't known Feducious that long.
"No I have no idea what got into him," Hercules reassured.
"Yeah sure he's usually a class A jerk but nowhere near what he was today," Jason added.
"What are you cadets discussing behind my back?" Fiddle Face bellowed.
"Nothing," the group mumbled under their breath as they got closer to the ruins. Once they got closer they forgot all about the incident that occurred earlier in the day.
There were some kind of ancient hieroglyphics. Yet no one understood what they said.
"Feducious do you know what this says?" Alayia asked curiously.
"Not exactly. They are quite ancient. I do know that this place was used as an area for sacrifices to ancient gods. Not the ones we now worship," Feducious explained rather calmly compared to his previous state.
*back at camp*
Garen and I were sitting in silence, both thinking about what could be up with old Fiddle Face. Suddenly what was a crystal clear day began to change as clouds filled in the sky and a breeze picked up.
"Where did that come from?" I asked as the breeze turned into a stronger wind. Leaves were blowing everywhere and we were rushing around to keep the stuff from blowing away.
"I don't know but grab the stuff!" Garen shouted over the roar of the wind. Garen walked over near one of the trees. He bent over to pick up a stray blanket just as an unknown object flew towards him and embedded itself in the tree, right where Garen's head would have been had he not bent over.
"Holy Zeus!" I exclaimed as I tried to keep my balance throughout the rough winds. *that was too close* I thought to myself as I noticed the thing that almost took Garen's head off. Yet from where I was standing, or attempting to stand, I could not tell what it was.
Garen just sat their stunned as he looked above him at the maimed tree trunk. His eyes were glazed with terror.
The wind continued to blow and more objects flew around the air as I dropped to the ground to avoid any of them hitting me. I crawled over to where Garen was sitting up straight, still shocked. I pulled him to a laying position on the ground as the objects were flying low also.
Suddenly the wind turned into what sounded like an eerie laughter. I thought I was imagining things until Garen looked at me and said; "What in Hades is that? Do you hear that?"
He had obviously come out of his fear induced trance and was now began to panic. "Pull yourself together!" I screamed. He was the teacher for Zeus' sake! He wasn't supposed to panic! That was supposed to be me! "It's just the wind!"
My attempt at reassurance fell short as the laughter began to grow louder and louder until it suddenly stopped.
"The calm before the storm," I heard my teacher mumble as he started off into the distance where the other cadets were.
*ELSEWHERE NEAR THE RUINS*
"Is it me or did it suddenly get a lot colder?" Casche asked as she rubbed her hands along her upper arms in an attempt to get warmer.
"I know. It was sunny a minute ago," Mimma added silently wondering what could have changed the weather.
"The ruins are unbelievable," Hercules said, trying to change the subject.
"I don't see what's so great about them," Iolaus exclaimed yawning. "I think Ash is lucky, getting to stay at camp".
"You don't find it interesting that this place has such a great history?" Smenzer asked, surprised.
"No, not really," Iolaus mumbled.
"Can you imagine how many people lost their lives here," Neila said.
"Those poor people. So many were murdered here," Alayia contemplated.
"Yeah, they thought if they sacrificed their lives that their gods and goddesses would be good to them," Celest explained.
"Who really cares. It was their own fault. They died and I bet nothing different happened, its stupid," Iolaus said.
The words had not been out of his mouth before the winds roared. The earth shook beneath their feet and the cadets scrambled to find something to help keep their balance.