Unlikely Ch.7

Anthea's POV

I awoke swiftly, my arms stretching over my head, yawning. Today I was going to get the Hecate cabin on my side, even if it took bloodshed. Hehe, kidding.

I quickly made my bed, straightening the pretty lavender covers and sheets, then walked over to my wardrobe to decide my outfit for the day.

When I had finally chosen what to wear, I put it on my newly-made bed, examining the ensemble.

For my top, I had a slim fitting halter. Dotted on it were black and pink flowers, and the base was white. Beside my top, lay a dark wash jean skirt. A pair of shiny pink Gucci flip flops were my choice of shoe.

After I had put on my outfit, I followed my normal routine for makeup, and put on a pair of diamond droop earrings. I flashed a radiant smile at my reflection, and heard the faint voice of my mirror's compliment as I shut the door to the Aphrodite girl's room, followed by the door outside.

I breathed in the fresh air of the camp, and was off to see Destinee, when a brilliant idea hit me. If Destinee wouldn't listen to my plea for help, maybe her half-brother, Cam would. I bet he won't be able to resist my charms. Smiling at how clever I was, I made my way to the Hecate cabin, humming a random tune.

When I made it to the familiar door, I swiftly knocked on it, a devious grin on my face, which I quickly rearranged into a friendly smile.

Knock, knock!

The door swung open to reveal Cam, his brown hair in the shape of a cornstalk. He wore a pair of mismatched pajamas and dog slippers. I stifled a giggle. He almost looked worse than Adam. When he saw me at the doorstep, I swear he almost had a heart attack. Cam began madly straightening his hair and pajamas, and he finally greeted me.

" Uh...hi...Anthea." he muttered nervously. Just the reaction I was looking for.

He drooled for what seemed like an age, his eyes fixed on me. I could have burst into insane fits of laughter right on the spot, but I managed to keep my face calm.

I snapped my fingers in front of Cam, until he shook himself, and I had the chance to speak.

" Cam, I was wondering if you could be of, ah, some service to me." I breathed flirtatiously, a tiny grin on my smooth face.

" Um...uh...I'm not sure if I should be getting involved..." he spluttered.

I adopted a pleading, yet charming tone once again.

" Come on. Please?" I asked, stepping closer to Cam, but far enough for my own liking.

" Maybe...what is it-" Cam began.

I was so close! I turned around to see who had interrupted Cam, vowing I would strangle them. To my utter fury, it was Adam, his extensions and earrings swaying in the light breeze.

I gave him a hard, stony glare, but he didn't even seem to notice, because his eyes didn't stray from Cam.

" Hello Cam. I know you had said to no to it before, but do have you pondered it a bit more? Could you help me?" he pleaded.

What kind of idiot says ponder?

Just then, a much scarier person came into our group of campers. It was Destinee. But she hardly looked like herself. Her face was scarlet and scrunched up with fury, and I cringed just by looking at her. She raced toward us at top speed, her eyes flashing with anger.

" YOU TWO!!! Hadn't Cam and I pointed out very, very clearly that we want absolutely

nothing to do with you're schemes? We will make you pay for this very dearly!!! Now leave us alone!" Destinee screamed, her sides heaving.

" I'm...sorry...please don't hurt me!" I squeaked, taking a couple steps back.

Adam's face showed much surprise, but he didn't flinch.

" LEAVE!!!" Destinee hissed.

I broke into a sprint, scared for my freakin' life. Adam walked away to his cabin angrily, as if he had just lost a war. Which in his case, it kind of was.

When I had finally made it to my cabin, I scrambled inside, shutting the door, panting. The Hecate cabin was out to get me, and I was completely defenseless.

Destinee's POV

I watched in satisfaction as Adam and Anthea went their separate ways, grinning happily. Things had finally gone my way, and I was going to prove I wasn't a dog to do the work of much less powerful others. I didn't even stop to talk to Cam as I walked into my cabin, my mind racing with ideas of revenge.

I would contact my mother, of course!

Ten minutes later, I was at the lake, a rainbow shimmering in front of me, and a golden drachma in my pocket.

" O Iris, Goddess of the Rainbow, show me my mother, Hecate." I whispered, tossing the golden drachma into the rainbow, and watching it disappear.

A beautiful picture glimmered into existence. My mother sat on a marble bench in a cloudy and heavenly place I assumed was Mount Olympus. Her jet black hair was tucked into a white hood, but some loose strands blew with the breeze. Hecate's blue eyes were dull and clouded with boredom. A ball of onyx light levitated in her hand, and

she shaped it into an array of objects.

" Hello Mother." I greeted, bowing my head in respect.

Hecate turned her gaze to me, the ball of light vanishing from her hands.

" My Daughter, Destinee, how are you?" She smiled, her eyes warm.

"Very well. And you?" I replied.

" I am fine. What is it you have contacted me for?"

" I was wondering if you could help me with a piece of magic." I explained, adopting a pleading tone.

Hecate frowned, as if she didn't seem very pleased at the idea, but she nodded anyway.

" Of course. What magic do you need performed?" She asked, the boredom in her eyes vanishing.

Anthea's POV

I woke with a start, my eyes flying open. I didn't feel the softness of my bed, which startled me. And then I looked around. I gasped, and it echoed through the entire room. I wasn't in the Aphrodite cabin. I lay beside none other than Adam's bunk bed, on the floor, in the Athena cabin.

That's when my worst fear became real. Adam woke up, and when he saw me, his eyes became clouded with rage.

" Anthea! What the Hades are you doing here? Get out!" he yelled.

" I don't know how I got here, Adam. Or is it Anna now?" I spat, " I just woke up, and I was in this crap pile." I finished.

" Oh yeah, that's really believable. Well with your tiny brain, I'm surprised you managed to even say anything." he retorted, sneering.

" I'm leaving now, I hope I didn't disturb your beauty sleep. But even plastic surgery couldn't help your face, much less sleep." I hissed, and made my way to the door of the cabin. I opened it, and was about to step out when I flew back, landing at Adam's feet.

" What the-" Adam started, but his face turned dark, and he spoke again. "You idiot! You shouldn't have bothered Destinee and Cam! This is what the Hecate cabin's revenge is! We are stuck together forever, with no one able to reverse the spell but Hecate herself!"