Chapter 2 The Phycic
I walk up to Lenokoma's hut and stare in wonder. I take a deep breath, pull back the curtian, and walk inside.
Once I'm inside I look around the hut. There is a large beaded doorway in frount of me. Being a curious person, as I am, I walk into the room. In the middle of the room is a small round table, and on it is a large crystal ball. I spot a cauldren on a fire, and go closer for a better look. Inside the cauldren is a bubbling, green liquid that smells like rain or mourning dew.I back a way form the strange concation, and back into a large shelf. I turn around, and look at the shelf. It was filled with odd-shaped bottles, which were filled with strange solids and liquids. I look down, and under the shelf is a large basket filled with bones and a skull. I wonder who that unlucky person was? I think to myself. I shudder at the thought. I move back trowards the crystal ball, and see a door I hadn't noticed before. I walk over to it and reach for the doorknob, when suddenly, it opens! I quickly and quietly run to the doorway and stand outside until I hear the door close. I again step inside to find Lenokoma.
An old woman stands over the cauldren stirring whatever it was in the cauldren. She was dressed like a gypsy. Hello Mystic, Lenokoma said turning around after sipping the substance in the cauldren. Please sit down, she said waving her hand over a chair near the crystal ball. I sit down in an old, handmade wicker chair that makes a creaking sound when I sit in it. What seems to be the problem dearie? she asked once she sat down. So I explained to her about the apple, the doubled chores, the yelling, the sneeking out, everything.( I can tell Lenokoma anything.)So you came here to get away from everything, said Lenokoma after I had finished. Well actually, I was hoping you could tell me the future, I said. Mmmm? What for? she asked. So if my sister was going to do something bad and blame it on me, I could catch her in the act, I blurted. Hmmm, So it's revenge you want, said Lenokoma rubbing her chin. Sort of, i said raising my hands and shrugging. I just want to get out of trouble, I said. Well then, let's consult my crystal ball then, said Lenokoma.We both stare into the crystal ball and soon swirls of smoke form inside of it. Ahhh, my ball tells my you will receive great powers from the gods, said Lenokoma waving her hands over the crystal ball. Really? I asked couriously, What kind of powers? I don't know my ball says no more than that, said Lenokoma.But, you must get ready for the journey. Lenokoma starts to scribble something on a piece of parchment. Wait, I said To where? Why, said Lenokoma looking up and thrusting her arms out, To Mt.Olympus of course! She finished writing on the parchment and thrusts it into my hands. I read it:
Things Needed For Journey
Horse
Saddle
Saddlebag
Canteen ( With water)
Halter
Bridle
Blankets
Food
On the night of the last cresent of the moon meet me at the base of Mt.Olympus.
Why do I need to meet you on the 13th at the base of Mt.Olympus?
Thats when you need to start your journey.
Well how much food and water do I need?
3 days worth.
3 DAYS? It takes weeks to climb Mt.Olympus!
The gates stay open for 3 days then close for another 10,000 years.
Sooooo...
Make haste to get to the top!
Well thanks, you know for everything, I say as I stand to leave.It's no trouble at all, Dearie, not at all, said Lenokoma sipping her tea which was the green goo in the cauldren. Oh! Said Lenokoma before I left. I would take that cat of yours she might come in handy.Thanks for the heads up, I said and walked out the door.