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Chapter 7 Carter
It's Carter here. I'm sitting in a chair in the big house, and Sadie is right next to me, fiddling around with her wand. Chiron is also in here, along with Nico, Annabeth and her boyfriend 'Percy'. The other campers have been sent back into their cabins after Sadie's episode earlier on. They were told to forget about it and that it was nothing, but judging from their whisperings and freaked looks they wouldn't forget it for a while.
Percy wasn't here for the last few days because he was on a 'quest' for some sea-creatures who needed his help. I soon found out that he is the son of Poseidon, which explained the fact that after he accidentally fell into the pond when we were walking back, he emerged completely dry. He has control over water, and along with his dip in the 'River Styx', I would've thought he would be fearless, but apparently not, as he cowered underneath the glare of his girlfriend.
"Chiron," Annabeth was currently saying, balancing a laptop on her lap, as she scowled at Percy who was currently reaching for a cookie that was sitting on the table. "That monster definitely isn't greek."
Chiron had his head bowed, his tail flicking back and forth. He didn't appear to hear Annabeth.
"Mm-hm." Percy mumbled, his mouth fool. "Yeeeeh. No Gre'k."
"My gods, Percy!" Annabeth punched Percy on the shoulder in agitation and he shrunk back. "Can you stop thinking about your stomach for once? This is important. The monster wasn't greek, and it took ten full campers to bring it down. What if a horde of it stormed camp, huh? What will you do then?"
"Ow." Percy muttered as he rubbed his shoulder. "Sorry."
"Whatever." Annabeth huffed. She typed a few letters and paused. "What do we do, Chiron?"
Chiron started, glancing up. "Oh." He said. "Sorry. Yes, that monster appears to be a mix of a Greek monster and an Egyptian monster." He explained, and Annabeth glanced up from her laptop.
"I-" Annabeth started, but was cut off by a very red-faced Percy.
"Wait." Percy spluttered, cookie crumbs flying out of his mouth. "Egyptian?
"Yeah." Sadie agreed. "Egyptian. And the monster we faced today? It's a hybrid. Dude, horse guy, we need to go on a quest. Apophis and your titan Kronos is getting stronger, if they managed to mix monster breeds."
"Horse guy?" Nico asked, and Sadie shrugged.
"I- Egypian. Egyptian."
"Yeah, Percy." Annabeth sighed. "They exist."
"B- wha... how-"
"Sadie. Carter." Chiron said suddenly, efficiently cutting Percy off. "You're right. You two need a quest. A prophecy."
"Yay." Sadie said drily. "A prophecy. We're going to have so much fun with that."
"Wait," I held up a hand. "Chiron, don't we need the gods' permission for a quest? They didn't seem too keen on the Greeks helping us Egyptians with anything. Will we get vaporized half-way?"
"No." Annabeth answered. "Gods can't interfere. Plus, sometimes a defying hero is what saves Olympus. The gods are not always right."
Thunder boomed overhead and I glanced up nervously. Are you sure we won't get vaporized? I wanted to ask, but Chiron started speaking again.
"Children." He said. "A quest is to be proposed. Sadie, Carter, do you accept?"
"Yes." Sadie said. "Carter also says yes."
"Hey-" I protested, but Chiron cut me off.
"Very well." He said. "Heroes, you may choose one companion."
"Nico." Sadie declared before I could say anything. "You are coming."
"What?"
"Sadie," Annabeth said. "I'm also coming. Percy and I have experience with quests. Percy, you are coming, okay? Okay."
"Sure," I said. Sadie jabbed me in the ribs and stared at me, her facial expression incredulous.
"We need the extra help." I said, and Sadie paused. Then she nodded slowly, opening her mouth to speak.
"Three is the lucky number for quests." Chiron interrupted, one hoof raising off the ground. "Sadie and Carter, are you sure about this?"
"Four people went for the Labyrinth," Annabeth said. "They all returned."
"Yes," Chiron said. "Though-"
"It's fine." Sadie cut him off. "Nevermind. Nico, Annabeth, and Percy. You're coming with us."
Annabeth nodded and Sadie patted Chiron on the shoulder. "Come on. Lets go find Rachel. She's in the caves."
"Caves?"
"Rachel is a mortal, and she can see through the mist, which is something that hides all supernatural disturbances. Rachel has a special cave in camp where she lives in. The silence allows her to think."
"Right." Sadie nodded slowly. "So we're going to her for the prophecy?"
"Yeah." We started out the door.
"Good luck." Chiron called just as Sadie stepped her foot out, and we glanced back. "We're not going to announce the quest. It's going to be a secret, because the campers don't know that the Egyptians exist. I'm going to tell everyone that you campers have something to sort out that's private."
"'Kay." Sadie gave him a thumbs-up. She stepped fully outside, but Annabeth stayed put, looking at Chiron.
She nodded slowly and looked around, her grey eyes narrowed. "Anything else?" She asked, her head tilting as she glanced at me. Chiron shook his head and Annabeth turned to follow Sadie, but Percy coughed.
"Um." He said. Annabeth glanced at him.
"Yeah?"
Percy looked up and paused. Sadie came back through the door, foot tapping impatiently. "What is it?" She asked, irritated.
Percy stared at her as he swallowed. Then he looked at Annabeth.
"Uh... Do Egyptian gods really exist?"
We met the oracle in a cave.
The cave was dark, contrasting to the girl's red frizzy hair and colorful, paint splattered t-shirt. She was sitting in a corner of the room, legs crossed and eyes closed. Canvases and huge stacks of paper littered the floor, and there were brushes and pencils in every place possible - cluttered in the front of the cave, stuck on the cracks in the wall, and even hanging from the ceiling.
"Rachel." Annabeth said. The girl started, her eyes popping open. They were a bright green, with thick lashes.
"Sorry." She said. She looked looked around, standing up. "I was mediating. What is it?"
"We need a prophecy. You're the Oracle, right?" Sadie said. Rachel glanced at her.
"Oh, hi." she said, sticking out her hand. "You must be new. And yes, I'm Rachel, the oracle."
"Sadie." Sadie replied. She coughed. "So, uh, how does this prophecy thing work?"
"Ah. Another quest?" Rachel said. She looked at Annabeth. "Prophecy. I'm not sure. What was it again? Uh, try saying "I, Sadie whatever-your-last-name-is, hero of Camp Half-Blood, need a prophecy."
Sadie stared at her but complied. "I, Sadie Kane, hero of Camp Half-Blood, need a prophecy."
I didn't know what I had been expecting, but it wasn't this.
At first, nothing happened. Then green smoke poured out of Rachel's nose and mouth. She stumbled, doubling forwards and grasping at the stone walls. Percy lurched forwards to help her but she pushed him away, straightening. She coughed, and when she spoke again, her voice was tripled like there was three Rachels speaking at the same time.
"Heroes," she hissed. "What is it?"
"Um." Sadie said, staring at her. I was frozen, my feet feeling like they were glued to the ground. "We're here for a prophecy."
"Ah." Rachel said, and stumbled again. This time Percy didn't move, and she looked around until her eyes rested on me. I felt myself shudder as her eyes seemed to see right through my head.
"Five shall go on a quest alone,
With crowns of fire and wings of bone.
The chosen ones shall pass their tests,
And destroy all, in a single breath."
I watched in fascination as the green smoke started forming images. I saw Sadie and myself casting spells, and also saw Percy and Annabeth slash a monster to bits. Swallowing, I reached out to touch them but jumped back as they suddenly started swirling and disappeared back into Rachel's mouth.
She collapsed, and I stared, wide eyed as Percy and Sadie caught her and sat her down, leaning her on the wall. Turning to Annabeth, I gaped.
"Did- that... that smoke really... was that the prophecy?"
"Yeah." Annabeth said grimly. "That was the prophecy."
I looked at the annoyed look on her face. "And... it's not good?"
"No."
I gulped.
"Is 'destroy all' ever a good thing?" Annabeth continued, groaning. She leaned her head back and I shuffled my feet awkwardly.
"Maybe we shouldn't go on this quest?" I asked slowly. "I mean, if it destroys all-"
"No." Sadie, Annabeth, and Nico said at the same time. Sadie was suddenly right beside me, and I started, jumping slightly.
"Last time Kronos rose, it sent thousands to souls to the underworld. Lots of paperwork. Lots of traffic. This time, if he rises again before we can stop him, it's really going to destroy the world. Prophecies aren't always literal, but if we leave the quest alone, the words 'destruction' will be literal. Too many people will die and souls will overflow. Which is probably very bad. Oh, and Hades is going to be pissed if his underworld is destroyed."
"Yeah." Annabeth agreed. "We have to go on this quest."
Sadie looked at Nico in surprise. "You aren't as stupid as I thought."
Nico glared at her. "I'm going to take that as a compliment."
"Yeah." Sadie nodded. She paused, about to speak again, but Rachel started stirring and Sadie closed her mouth.
The Oracle opened her eyes and blinked, looking around. She groaned. "I hate the cavern ground."
There was silence, and Rachel turned to Annabeth. Her eyes rested on Annabeth's face and she stood up a little shakily, her red curls bouncing.
Then she turned to Percy, her face going grim. She leaned against the wall, looking up at the ceiling then back at the floor.
"Not good, your expressions. Okay. So, what chaos did I predict this time?"
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