A/N: Welp sorry for the wait to whomever reads this story. I leave for the Air Force on November 14 so I needed to talk with my recruiter. Please if you have a question for this story do not hesitate to message me and ask. I check messages every two hours. Without further ado, let the chapter commence. Also welcome back to my older readers from my old account. You know who you are

Uncertainty

Thalia/?

Thalia eye's fluttered open, sleep's tight embrace letting her go. She sat up, rubbing her head. That dream…that nightmare she thought. Three times this week… I need to tell Artemis. Thalia was collecting her thoughts when a soft voice, full of concern, snapped her out of her stupor.

"Thalia? You okay?"

"Yeah… I'm alright Cassandra. Just a nightmare." Thalia replied unconvincingly. Cassandra's form was hidden by the still dark tent. Cassandra took note of Thalia's uncertainty. The rustle of Cassandra sitting up, pierced Thalia's still sleepy mind.

"Thalia that's the third time this week. Nightmares mean something. Sooner or later you need to tell Lady Artemis. What do the nightmares show you anyway?" Cassandra trying to breakthrough to Thalia.

"I know I need to tell Lady Artemis," Thalia responded, frustration evident in her voice." The dream doesn't make any sense. And how would I explain it to her anyways? Yeah I've been having these dreams of demigods dying a whole bunch, just thought I'd let you know." Thalia exclaimed in a nonchalant manner.

That's exactly how you should explain it… Cassandra thought. She was about to retort until a collective groan of annoyance rose from the tent. It was followed by a voice that belonged to the rough and tough hunter known as Phoebe.

"O my gods please shut the hell up! It is four in the fucking morning!"

Both girls decided that this conversation could wait till morning.

7:00 A.M.

January 25, Wednesday

Cassandra

The now awakened Hunters were gathered around the campfire, waiting for the Goddessof the Moon to announce the plan for the day. All except two Hunters were in a good mood. Thalia was shivering. After what had been plaguing her dreams, she was deathly afraid of fire. She could barely even look at it without fear of it jumping out and grabbing her.

Cassandra gave her a look of pity. Poor thing… She looked down at her feet, deep in thought. What the hell in that dream has got her so worked up? Cassandra decided she needed to wash her face yet again. It was a nasty habit she had developed over the years. She walked back to her tent, going unnoticed by her sisters laughing and joking around the campfire. Cassandra opened the flap to the tent and was greeted by the familiar warmth of the hearth. She made her way to the sink and gave herself a quick lookover in the mirror. Same as always…

Cassandra was 18 when she joined the Hunters, or rather, taken in by them. Being frozen in the prime of her life, she was a quite a looker often turning heads when they were forced to walk through a town. Her eyes were almost silver as the arrows she used. Her blonde hair, in a neat ponytail, was wheat in color. Her skin was tan from her time in the sun. It highlighted her eyes and often what caught people off guard. Also, being six feet tall, having long legs and a healthy body probably helped as well.

Cassandra collected water and splashed her face with it. She dabbed the water off until something caught her eye. A red shiny charm hung around her neck. It was shaped like a traditional shield. She frowned as painful memories flooded her mind. It was a relic from her past. Before she took the oath. She unclasped it and held it in front of her, leaning against the sink.

She kissed it softly and quickly reattached it to her neck. She looked around to make sure no one was watching and whispered.

"I love you." She bit her lip. If Artemis found out what this charm meant to me….she'd throw me out of the Hunters in a heartbeat. She was swimming in doubts, when a head popped in the flap.

"She's awake Cass." The head said

"Alright I'm coming out Jas." Cassandra replied, getting into her game face.

She walked back out into the snow covered camp and back towards the fire. Thalia was no longer by the huddled group of girls, but standing to the side of Artemis's tent as she always did. Come on Thals… just tell her

Thalia

You can do this girl…you can do this Thalia assured herself. She caught the calculating eyes of Cassandra staring at her. Thalia smiled and gave a weak wave. She dropped her hand as she heard footsteps form inside the tent. She straightened herself out and brushed off her silver parka. The flap opened and the girls gave low bows.

"Good morning girls."

"Good morning My lady" The Hunters replied, heads still bowed in respect.

Artemis was in her 20-year-old form. Usually only reserved to when they went to Camp Half-blood. The Hunters started to get excited. Any chance was to kick some vile boy's asses was one you took when it appeared.

"As you can probably tell already we are going to Camp. We leave in one hour." Artemis confirmed. The Hunters went to pack up the camp. Thalia and Cassandra got ready to follow them until Artemis said something that made Thalia curse under her breath.

"Thalia, Cassandra in my tent now." Artemis ordered, walking back into her tent.

Thalia gulped, but followed her in. She heard the flap open again, no doubt Cassandra walking in. Thalia looked at Artemis, her back towards them. She then spoke.

"Thalia…" she started, her voice Icy. Thalia flinched. "you have been hiding something from me."

Thalia's heart froze. There is no way… she thought. Artemis continued.

"Cassandra, you are not free from trouble either, so I'll ask both of you." She turned towards both of them. "Do you have anything, anything at allll, to tell me?"

Thalia went pale. Better late than never I suppose she reasoned with herself. She took a breath and began to relive her dream all over again.

Cassandra

Cassandra's mouth was wide open as Thalia retold her dream in vivid detail. Artemis seemed to be taken off guard as well, her mouth slightly agape.

"And then I got shotitwasreallyscarypleasehelp." Thalia finished, her words blurring together. Thalia was chewing her nails, much like she did when she was high up on a mountain or a plane. Artemis seemed to find her voice, swallowing.

"What?! I was asking about the cake you two stole! How long has this been going on?! And why didn't tell me?!" Artemis asked, fury painted on her face.

"Three days alright!" Thalia yelled. Her voice softened "I thought you would get angry with me. It's every day you hear this shit. I'm sorry" She finished, hanging her head in shame. Artemis let out a sigh of frustration, rubbing her hands on her face. She then looked at Cassandra.

"And what's your excuse?" Artemis interrogating her. Cassandra opened her mouth, but Artemis cut her off" You know what doesn't matter. Thalia, we are still going to Camp. If what you say is true then they'll need all the help they can get" She stormed off to the flap of the tent and stuck her head out" Are we done here!"

"Yes ma'am!" The Hunters sounded off

"We are leaving immediately! Camp may be in trouble and it is time for us to save them once again" The Hunters snapped to attention." Hunters do not stray too far from me. I won't let you fall. Now to CAMP!" The Hunters ran off into the forest with speed only a hunter could. Despite being stealthy as they could be Cassandra could not help shake the feeling that someone was watching them.

?

A figure, clothed in black, watched the group of girls rally up before sprinting off into the forest. The figure walked into the now empty clearing, into the moonlight. The figure laughed, a masculine laugh. He looked up at the moon revealing a plain black mask, with a red gnarled crescent moon painted on it. He fished out a radio out of his pocket and spoke into it.

"Trailblazer reporting in," He looked towards the direction where the hunter had run off to. "May have found the culprits, permission to follow." A voice came from the radio

"Rodger that. Permission granted. We have informed your Guardian, he'll be coming with you. From what I heard they are extremely dangerous. Safe travels Champion." The voice cut out. He looked at it for a second before putting it away. He looked into the forest, his golden eyes glinting. He smiled.

"Nowhere to hide now ladies." He then turned around and sat on a stump waiting for his companion.