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Efialtis' POV

Utter silence greeted Chiron's proclamation. No one knew what to say, or how to react. Out of instinct, they bowed, even Percy. I could see fear in more than one person's eyes.

Chiron gave a short bow, then trotted closer to me.

"Come." It wasn't a suggestion. He nodded to Jason and Percy, and they followed Chiron and me as we headed to the Big House. As we neared, Chiron turned to Jason.

"Call Rachel and the cabin leaders."

Jason rushed off, and we headed inside. We entered a rather large room, furnished with plenty of chairs, surrounding, oddly enough, a ping pong table.

Turning to regard me, Chiron shook his head. Percy was staring at me in interest, and a small bit of resignation.

Chiron opened his mouth to speak, but was interrupted by the door opening. A lot of campers filed in, followed by Jason, who was speaking animatedly with a woman with red hair. When everyone was seated, Chiron nodded his head.

"I believe everyone has been filled in on what has happened." He began. Everyone nodded. He turned to me. "We had hoped, after the last two major prophecies, that this one wouldn't actually happen until many years from now." He sighed.

"What do you mean?" I asked.

"It is no coincidence that you, a child of Nix, would arrive just as troubles arise."

"What troubles?" I asked.

"There are whispers," The red head girl cut in, "whispers that Gaia wasn't the end. That a worse evil is stirring. One that hasn't stirred for millenia."

"Correct." Chiron spoke.

"Grover says that the tree nymphs are scared to even leave their trees." Percy commented.

"But what evil could eclipse Gaia?" One counselor asked.

"When the gods met during the summer solstice, Hades brought some very disturbing news." Chiron began.

"My father believes that Tartarus stirs." Nico suddenly spoke, making several people stare at him.

"T-Tartarus?" A girl squeaked.

"If he fully wakes," Nico continued, "My father wouldn't have the power to stop him from unleashing every monster onto the earth. Like during the Giant War, they wouldn't die. Life as we know it would cease."

"Okay...then what do we do?" One guy asked.

"Shortly after Leo, Jason, and Piper left one their quest, Rachel's oracle powers stopped. However, right before then, she spoke a prophecy, one I dreaded to speak, especially considering the one that we were already living. When They emerged victorious in their quest, I began to fear what the new prophecy meant, what it could mean." Chiron expounded.

"What does the prophecy say?" Leo asked.

"Rachel?" Chiron prompted.

Rachel stood. Then quoted,

"'There will come one, spawn of Night.

Jealousy and hatred shall hound his steps,

Peace he'll seek through troubled days

And alone he'll be in all his ways.

The evil that seeks will never quit,

Defeated by Mist and by Stars.

Water will heal Shadow's death,

Olympus, destroyed by Life's last breath.

Tartarus' rise by traitor assured,

Stopped by sacrifice of heart so pure.

Destruction rained by Sun touched few,

Success in the Moon, forever true.'"

No one spoke when she had finished.

"...Sounds fun." Percy finally commented.

"Life's last breath?" Piper asked.

"Heart so pure?" Jason queried.

I nodded. "This is what my mother feared."

Everyone turned to look at me.

"Why would she care?" Someone asked.

"Her domain is inside Tartarus. If he rises, it will be destroyed. Therefore, she sent me. She didn't tell me why I was sent, she merely told me to seek out this camp, and that all would be made clear in time. I'm inclined to believe her words to be true." I answered.

"The first line makes sense." Piper said. "Nix means 'Night,' so you must be the 'spawn of Night.'"

"Anyone gonna mention the part where Olympus is destroyed? Because that doesn't sound too good." Leo commented.

"Prophecy's can have multiple meanings." Chiron said. "It is hard to say what the prophecy does or does not mean. All will make sense when it is suppose to make sense."

"That sounds like something a fortune cookie would say." Leo replied.

Chiron ignored the comment. "As of right now, We don't know much. However, I have a feeling that more will be revealed soon. Now, it is late, and we've all had a long day, so off to bed, the lot of you."

The room slowly emptied, until the only ones left were Nico, Chiron, and me.

"Where shall I sleep?" I inquired.

Chiron sighed, but was interrupted by Nico.

"I think you'll feel most at home in my cabin." He said. "Until other arrangements can be made.

"I think that is wise." Chiron agreed.

I shrugged, and followed Nico out of the Big House. He led me to an obsidian building beside a group of buildings arranged in a U-shape. Stepping inside, I noted the dark interior.

"Feel like home?" Nico asked as I looked around.

"Sorta, but different." I answered. I sat down on one of the black sheeted beds.

He sat down one one across from me.

"How long were you down there? In Tartarus?" He asked abruptly.

I sighed. I laid down on the bed, then turned my head slightly towards him, and sighed again. I turned to face the roof once more.

A couple of seconds of silence, then...

"Sixteen years."

I turned away, and closed my eyes.

End Notes: Sorry if it's a little short. Don't worry. The next will be longer, and much more action packed. Hope you enjoyed, and if you spotted any errors, or thought of any way you think I can improve, don't hesitate to review. Also, if you want to submit an OC, there is a limited time left. After chapter 8, I won't accept any more. So please, don't hesitate to submit one. With that out of the way...R&R! RayTheZoroark Out!

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