Ch.2-Surprise!

Apollo P.O.V

I was doing my best to distract Rachel. But after I came back, she seemed...sad. Or sadder. But now we were in my car and driving back to camp. Gods, if I am late the others will kill me! Not for real, they can't! But I saw a dress store and stopped so hard that Rachel leaned forward. Rachel saw the shop and gave me a look. I grinned and pulled her into the shop. I told her to sit and she did. I went running through the shop looking for a dress. Then I saw one. It was a dark green dress that would end at the knees. It was tight at the top but spread out more at the waits. It had a gold belt and had a gold trim. I smiled and grabbed it. I saw a pair of gold sandals. I grinned and grabbed them I walked back to Rachel. She looked at the dress.

"What is that for?" she asked. I thought.

"Just go and put it on while I pay." I told her. She shrugged and walked to the dressing room. I paid the cashier. And then sat down feeling tired. Then Rachel walked out. The dress looked like it was made for her! I closed my mouth and stood.

"you look hot!" I said grinning. She glanced at her reflection. She smiled. I smiled then felt my phone vibrate. I flipped it open. I had a text.

From: .

To: Me

DUDE! Where the Hades are you?

I looked a the time. I grimaced I was late. I closed the phone. And grabbed Rachel's arm and pulled her back to the car when we were both in I drove, FAST! We drove silent until we reached camp-half blood. I helped Rachel out of the car and we walked to the amphitheater. She looked at me with a questioned look I smiled. Before we got to the amphitheater I put my hand over Rachel's eyes. She pouted but walked on. When we got to the entrance I looked to see most of our friends: Percy, Annabeth, Nico, Thalia, Clarisse, Chris, Travis, Conner, Artemis, and even Mr. D. Chiron was standing over waiting for the cue. I raised my other and and then took of my hand from around Rachel's eyes as I dropped my hand.

"SUPRISE!" everyone yelled. Rachel screamed with shock and joy. She smiled at everyone. They all came up and greeted her. I walked over to my sister. She seemed off in her own world. She was staring at Rachel. And it was creepy.

"Hey little sister. What is bothering you?" I asked grinning. She sent me a glare then went back to watching Rachel. I sighed.

The rest of the night went on with games, food, cake and presents. Rachel had said this was the best birthday she had ever had! And that made my day. Mr. D got up to talk. He looked irritated, my guess is that he really didn't want to be her.

"Well, blah, blah, blah. Happy birthday Rissy Darch." he said waving his hand around. I rolled my eyes.

"It's Rachel Dare!" they all said. Mr. D rolled his eyes and walked out of the amphitheater. Rachel smiled from where she was sitting on a bench. I walked over to her. I sat down next to her.

"So Rachel, how was your day?" I asked as she glanced at me.

"I am the Oracle of Delphi, speaker of the prophecies of Phoebus Apollo. Slayer of the mighty Python" her voice sounder distant.

"Rachel...what..oh no!" I said backing away as her eyes went to a sickly green color and green mist fell from her mouth.

"On the lunar eclipse when all is come,

maiden of Apollo shall be gone.

Athena and Poseidon children unite,

to bring the oracle back to right.

A final hope shall come in a flash.

Only Apollo can save her at last.

With King of Ghosts and daughter of lightning.

The end shall come amongst the most dangerous fighting" she said distantly. I froze. Had I just gotten a prophecy to myself? HOW? Rachel started to fall forward. The others had noticed this and Annabeth jumped forward and caught her before she did a face plant on the floor. I was still in shock. I watched as Rachel held her head. She looked up and gazed around.

"What just happened? She asked looking around at the shocked faces. Nico stepped forward.

"Um..I think you just gave a prophecy to Apollo. Is that even possible?" he asked me. I shrugged.

"It has never happened." I said looking back at Rachel. She stood. She smiled at the others but I could tell it was forced.

"Um..I wanted to thanks you guys for this awesome birthday! I loved it. But I am feeling tired, so see you all tomorrow." she said walking back to the cave. The others soon left to go to their cabins. All that were left were me, Percy, Annabeth, Nico and Thalia. They could tell I was worried about the prophecy. Thalia smiled and walked forward.

"No need to worry! We will all make sure Rachel is safe. And plus you the god of the sun, what can't you see?" she said grinning. I smiled my thanks.

"Yeah, but that isn't that I am worried about. The prophecy talked about a lunar eclipse. Well there happens to be one tomorrow." I said frowning. They others looked worried. Percy smiled.

"Don't worry Apollo, we got this! We can make sure nothing happens, and any way prophecies have a way of meaning what you don't think." Percy said enthusiastic. I wasn't to much more happy. I nodded and went back to leave. I was very worried about one part

''The end shall come in the most dangerous fighting...''