"So Jason, it's your birthday this weekend right?" The Freestone-Graces came (except my aunt) for lunch the next day, as I remember it was a Wednesday. So my dad had to keep the dining table's silence filled, which is why he asked Jason about his birthday—he doesn't really care, he hates him, he's theory is that he is so snobby that he wouldn't talk to anyone that's not rich. Cause: Zeus spoiling him—coming up. He didn't even answer.

"Jason, your uncle asked you a question," said Zeus,

"Oh, yeah," that was his reply and then he rolled his eyes. He didn't even eat, he was just playing with the meatball.

"So Dehlia, I heard you're making friends already. That's quick," It was Thalia who broke the silence next. In Zeus' family, I think Thalia is the only nice and not cocky one. "Just a friend, that's all. Maybe when school starts, I'll make friends. Maybe," Luke said that kids here are hard to be friends with. He said that the biggest bitch was a blonde girl named Annabeth. She can easily make anyone pee in their pants with looking at them in the eye with her stormy calculating grey eyes. She likes to be known as the most intelligent and independent student. If anyone gets more fame and score than her, she unleashes a nasty plan.

"Maybe?" Asked Thalia. She continues to stare at me with those electric blue eyes of hers. It's like she's playing you like a guitar. Thalia has raven black hair like her father and she's really pale. She's got the 14 year old punk look with smudge black eyeliner and the "Black Barbie" shirt. Her black tights and black army boots made her look like she can break your neck with one hand but on the inside, she's just like a big sister that's super nice and very –and I mean really—protective.

"Let's just see first," I was the first one to finish lunch, I just couldn't stand being near Jason.

As the others finished lunch, my dad and my uncle were the ones who were doing the dishes, I just had to stack the plates. "So, got any problems with getting laid now, pal? The old teacher still got some tric-," Zeus whispered, "Zeus, keep quiet! Dehlia is right behind us and she's only 10!" my dad was whispered harshly to his brother. "Oh, she won't hear a thing," said Zeus.

"Correction, I can hear what you say from there. That spot there can hear a whole conversation from here. The kitchen is quite big, so you get the point," I said to the brothers while taking a few more plates to dry and keep in the cabinet.

I went to the living room to get out of my dad's business and look outside the window. I got to the point where I'm anxious to go to the Castellans'. Luke said they were going out by 4 to some family party. It was 3.20 and the Graces were still here.

"Whatcha looking at?" asked a soft voice from behind me, I knew it was Thalia but I didn't turn around. "There was a cat outside," that was the closest I could get without Thalia knowing about ruling Olympus with Luke. "Are you okay, Dehlia?" she asked, "Yeah, I'm fine," I answered quickly.

"Okay, kids. Let's go! We gotta fetch your mom at the airport, you know she doesn't like being in places with a lot of people. Poseidon, thank you for the great lunch! Dehlia, forget what I said just now! You two!" He pointed to his kids, "Get in the car! Alright, Poseidons! Chiao!" he said in a cheery tone while going out of the house. "We're Freestones, for Gods' sake, Zeus! How can you not remember your own surname?" shouted my dad from the door. Zeus' car reversed from our house parking and he gave a smirk to my dad from the car, "We're Greek gods, brother! Now go get laid!" and he drove off. I couldn't help but chuckle. "Don't listen to what he says," said my dad, "Yes, sir."

My dad went back in to continue what he was doing but I was still standing at the open front door looking at the house across. I hoped they haven't gone out yet or that they're event was cancelled. Then my dad called me, I couldn't just leave the sight then he said, "They're not going, Herman's nephew got sick so you can go play with Luke. And by the way, they can see you watching." I felt my face reddened and all I could do was face palm.

I walked awkwardly to the house. Before I even got to knock the door, Luke opened the door and grabbed my hand. He said, "No time to talk, you got your coat? Good. I'm happy that my cousin is sick. No! Not happy, just…I get to spend time to you. Olympus now!" he said while pulling me to the river. This time, he swung first. As we got to the other side, I noticed Luke wasn't in his Parka anymore. He was fully armoured in Greek armour. So was I.

"I feel trouble," Luke said in a deep serious tone. He really hit puberty early. I mean, he was already 5'4. Then, I felt the breeze in the air tensed. I knew this feeling, "Follow me," I ordered him.

We were already armed. We got our weapons with us. I had two 1'5 feet long daggers and wrapped around my knuckles was a shield that unwinds when in need. It had a picture of Poseidon's trident. I had my dad's good luck charm with me. Luke's weapon was odd. He just had a knife and a shield. "A knife is a better weapon than a sword. They strike fast and kill hard. Like your daggers," he said as if he read my mind. The sky turned purple as we went deep in the forest. The further we went, the colder the air got. Then we heard a strange noise. Luke and I exchanged looks to split up and we did. He went straight and I went left.

The noise got louder as I went further, my target was close. I knew I wasn't ready for this. I was never trained, never had any experience and I've never been in such a situation like this. 20 feet away and I saw a cave, there was light but it was flickering. Campfire. I thought. Someone or something was camping in that cave in the deep forest. I know it's not one of my people, they are bound to go in the forest. Only the hunters were aloud, but it's not hunting season. The screeching became clearer and high as I walked closer. Then I saw a shadow on the cave wall. It was a figure of a woman. Then, she (it) unwrapped the scarf around her head and I saw her hair in the shadows but they weren't ordinary hair, they were snakes. It couldn't be Medusa, she got slaughtered by Perseus. But I did create this whole new world out of Greek Mythology, maybe she was reborn. And suddenly, the sound went from screeching to screaming and then it ended with a gasp. It was Medusa. I hid behind a rock so she won't see me. My only exception was, don't look her in the eyes.

I made my move of running to warn the others that she's here, and I needed to warn Luke. I can't lose my partner. But then, I stepped on a twig and hid behind the rock again because I was pretty sure Medusa heard it. I kept quite, no breathing noise. I heard hissings of snakes coming out of the cave. "I hear you, I smell you. Come out darling," her voice was creepily soothing and hypnotizing. I refuse to do so, but then, "Come out, come out wherever you are," I felt my helmet loosen from my sweat and this was not a good time to lose an armour. The hissing got closer and suddenly felt her breath at my neck. "Come out, sweety. Everything is fine," I closed my eyes. I don't want to turn to stone. She pulled me up softly by the jaw and light was flashing on my eyelids, she brought me back to the cave. "You'll be fine, just open your eyes and you'll be in a better place," she said, "No," I replied.

"What did you just say?" her grip on my jaw tighten.

"I said, no," I said again. I felt her rage, "Why not we play a game?" but before she could continue talking, she screamed and let go of my jaw. It was my chance to run but I had to see why she let go. I saw Luke, pulling the knife out of her back and he mouth the word Run. I didn't. I couldn't just bail on my partner. So, I hid behind the stoned victim. It was a Satyr, he was the news boy of the kingdom. I unwilled my shield because it's silver metal was a great mirror. Luke was cornered by her. "Shit" I whispered and I took the chance of slicing her back. She scream of the pain and turned around, I willed the shield in front of me and kicked her feet. I hit her with the hilt of my sword and sliced her shoulder. "Now!" I shouted to Luke and he went to save the young girl tied in the other corner, I only realized her when I hit Medusa with my elbow. I caught distraction and Medusa managed to get away. She went for me first but I dodge. She then went to Luke and the girl, but with a quick move, I pushed her to the wall but she trapped me. I shut my eyes.

"A daughter of Poseidon. I rarely see a child of the sea God in battle. A fine creation he made of you," my breathe hitched as I felt her hand grip my jaw again to look at what my "Father" made of me. "I used to date your daddy," and with that, I hit her with the hilt of sword at her neck and quickly, I took the chance of cutting of her head, "Off with your head!"

I defeated Medusa. A child of Poseidon defeated the newly improved Medusa, not a child of Zeus. I felt good. As I looked around, Luke managed to free the girl. She was okay, but I looked back the news boy. He's family was a good family, I didn't know how to give the news to them. I looked back at Medusa, boy I really meant "Off with her head". I remember reading from the book that Perseus kept her head as a weapon. Maybe I could use her head. Luckily, I found a sachet big enough for her huge head. I grabbed her by the hair and "Ew! What are you doing with her head?" asked the girl in disgust, her Greek accent amazed me. She looked younger than 5, her face was oddly familiar.

"Let's get back, we need to warn the others about the forest, especially our hunters," said Luke. He looked back at the Satyr, "And about Lammar—" I cut him off, "I'll tell the Landon family about their son. He's only 14. I'll order the Ares kids to pick him up, maybe Chiron knows what to do." He nodded to me, "Come on Lacey, let's get you home." I grabbed the bag with Medusa's head for our journey back to the assembly.

People were all around us to hear the announcement, the Muses, nymphs, Nereids, Satyrs, Centaurs, Cyclopses, campers, villagers and Dionysus was even there. I don't know why he was there, he doesn't even care. Lazy God he was.

"You all heard about the attack just now Lady Dehlia and I had. It was Medusa. She must have been recreated when we opened Olympus," Luke announced. His voice was deep and sensual. Weird for a 10 year old. But I realized, when we are in Olympus, we looked older, stronger and more mature. Luke and I look 16. "Obviously!" yelled Dionysus, he's the worst cousin ever. "Yeah, I get that a lot Dehlia, I'm the worst person in the kingdom," I felt my ears burning. "Unfortunately, Lammar Landon, our trusty Satyr turned to stone. We are waiting for results from Chiron for a cure. Fortunately, we saved Lacey, a daughter of DIONYSUS," he shouted Dionysus' name to get his attention. I continued, "Right now, I want no one to go into the woods. Guards, you are permitted to guard the boundaries of the Kingdom. Sisters," I looked at the Hunters of Artemis, "The young ones and new additions are not allowed to hunt for now. I need you to protect Camp Half-Blood and the villagers. Senior hunters, find whatever danger that is coming. Stay safe. That is all for now. Cabin leaders, arena, now." I said. I felt so mature being there. I don't know how and I don't even know how I got the ability to fight just now.

As we meet up at the Arena, I told them to follow me into the Armoury. As we walked into the Armoury, we passed the Hephaestus kids. They were making all sorts of things. Swords, helmets, shields, miniature robots, hidden weapons, etc. I bid hello to my friend Jake Mason who was reassembling and assembling a robot dog. We got to the room where I wanted to them to go, the collection room. "What are we doing here?" asked Silena Beauregard, the cabin leader of Aphrodite. When I took Medusa's head out of the sachet, they all gasp. "Luckily, I found glasses to put on her." I said.

I put her head carefully on the top of the shelf and started on what I wanted to say. "The fleece is not strong enough and I want you all to prepare for battle. I won't be here. Neither will Luke. Our reality world needs us and your only chance is to depend on yourself. I apologize I can't fight with you. Work hard, I'll come back in time for the last bit of the battle of the Cyclopes. Warn me if you need me. Good job on warning Luke, Fletcher. You're Preator this week," I threw him the preator pin. "You can't fight with us?" asked Clarisse, cabin leader of Ares, "But we need you! Our home is in crisis!" continued Beckendorf, cabin leader of Hephaestus. "I'm sorry, I can't do it now. Face the Cyclopes, depend on yourself. Protect you home. Remember our motto; Don't die." And with that I ran out of the Arena just in time to catch Luke to run back to the river. I swung first. When we were on the other side, we went back to ourselves.

"Meet you tomorrow!" I shouted, "You bet!" and we both separated.

Author: YAY! I'm getting better at this. Well, if there's any mistake, tell me. Find it interesting? Favourite it or review it!

-Younicorn