5. MATT
He had found out about the roman camp when he was walking outside the main cabin at the camp. He just happened to walk by when Demetrius was discussing the matter with the camp's activities director. He did not understand at first but on his free time he went to the camp library and read about it. That was where he found out about the map that would tell them the location of the other camp. More time passed, they were on the sea traveling at top speed thanks to Luna. It was good that the group was not easily bored, they told stories and had good times singing songs. The only thing that would soon be more of a problem would be the temperature. It was close to sundown and it was already cold but soon Matt feared it would soon be below freezing.
"I see land nearby you guys get ready." They all looked to the north, past the fog there were trees outlining the last rays of the sun as it was setting. "There's a house over there," Gerard said pointing.
"It looks abandoned, at least we have a place to stay for tonight," added Lacy. They finally arrived at the edge of house and got out of the boat. They were on an island but at least there were no monsters, for now. They opened the front door of the house and they walked inside. The house was tall and very elegant looking, from the outside it stretched out about nine feet tall and at least two yards wide. It was filled with rooms, but no one was aware of what was lurking in the basement. They were all fascinated when they saw the living room it had all they could want. The couches looked very comfy, and they hadn't slept for days was enough couches for each of them but some decided to go upstairs.
Some time passed, all the people downstairs woke up ounce they heard screams coming from upstairs. They went to see what was going on. Gerard smelled smoke then as they got closer they realized the house was on fire. They got to the rooms and they went through the door. "Guys, hold on I'm coming," called Gerard then as soon as he said that he leaped into the flames. Vincent followed him and the others couldn't see past the flames. "You're gonna get hurt Vince." Then they ran through the flames and saw the others. Then Gerard grabbed Lacy's hand and made a run for the door. "Whatever you do don't let go of my hand, ok?"
"Ok, I trust you." Then they both ran toward the door and Gerard helped get Lacy to the other side. To her surprise she did not get hurt by the flames. She was sure that had something to do with Gerard. But there would be time for answers later right now they had to get out of there.
Meanwhile, Vince did the same with Luna and they all managed to escape the house. They went to the edge of the island near the river. Then they turned to face the place where the house used to be. When they turned, they found the spot now occupied by a phenix. Gerard turned to face it. "Pyres," he said, "Where did you come from?" The group stared at him, and the bird seemed to recognize him. Gerard stepped closer to the phenix and it did not attack. Then ounce Gerard had climbed on the phenix the flames around him extinguished. Then Gerard signaled the others to do the same.
They all took off into the sky, and it was all but silent. "How did this bird not kill you Gerard, who sent him?", asked Lacy.
"I am his friend, he has known me since I was young, and my father Hephaestus sent him."
"But that doesn't explain why he burned down the house..."
"He was protecting us from those evil water spirits," Matt pointed out. The water spirits rose from the ground and began to encircle the phenix, who in turn breathed fire evaporating them. But the spirits were too quick, the more they destroyed the more they came back more powerful.