This chapter is dedicated to: Aphrodite child

Disclaimer: Hey, hey. You, yeah you. Do you wanna hear a secret? I don't own PJO or HOO! *sobs*

About: Travis and Katie go on a quest for Aphrodite(who wants to get them together). Will her plan succeed or fail?

Time: Sometime before the Titan War. Both Travis and Katie are fifteen.

Tada!

Katie's POV:

"What? Why? Why do I have to go on a quest with him?" I threw a glare at Travis as I questioned Chiron.

Said centaur sighed and rubbed his forehead. "I'm sorry Katie. Aphrodite specifically chose you two. She absolutely refused to work with anyone else."

I groaned and Travis grunted. "Look, Gardner girl. I don't want to go questing with you either, but we're stuck, so stop spazzing out."

I turned on him. "I am not-"

"Children, please! Calm down. Katie, Travis, I apologize but there is nothing I can do. I'm afraid the decision has been made." Chiron pleaded.

I gritted my teeth and nodded. This was going to be one long trip.

~TIME LAPSE

Travis' POV:

I can't believe I have to go on a quest with Gardner girl. I mean, she's pretty and all, but she is one crazy chick. I mean, who wouldn't want to dateme?

Not that I want her to hook up with me. I don't like Katie like that!

Well, okay, maybe I do just a little bit. But it's not like it's a big crush.

It's not even a crush! Not really...

Anyway, I need to get ready for the quest. Argus will be waiting at Half-Blood Hill. And I know Strawberry Shortcake is going to kill me if I'm late.

"CONNER!" I bellowed. "I'M LEAVING NOW!"

"Geez, dude. No need to shout! I'm right beside you!"

"Oh." I blinked. "Yeah, anyway, don't plan any good pranks while I'm gone. Kay?" I said.

"Yeah, bro. I got it." he responded.

~TIME LAPSE

Katie's POV:

I adamantly refused to make any eye contact with Travis all the way into New York. We were supposed to head to Mount Olympus to get more info on our "quest" from Aphrodite.

(A/N: I'll let you in on a secret. I had no idea what to do for a quest up until now.)

~TO OLYMPUS(While I try and think of a quest)!

"So we need to what?" Travis had an incredulous look on his face as he glared at Aphrodite.

For once, I agreed with him.

Aphrodite rolled her eyes. "I told you. I need a couple to enter in my contest! You two are absolutely perfect!"

I tried hard not to roll my eyes. "What about Percabeth?" I asked.

Aphrodite shook her head and flipped her hair. "I used them last year. Using them again, whether they are adorable or not, is tacky."

Travis and I exchanged a look. We had no choice.

"Alright..." we both conceded.

~FEW HOURS OF TRAVELING TO WHO KNOW'S WHERE LATER

Travis' POV:

When, I agreed to this stupid plan of Aphrodite's, I had no idea what I was signing up to.

Apparently we were in some sort club. I wasn't exactly sure. All I knew was that this was going to be a huge bore.

Suddenly, Aphrodite swooped in from nowhere and took Katie's arm. "Sorry to separate the two lovebirds, but we have to get you two ready!" She squealed.

Katie and I exchanged a bored and exasperated look. If there was one thing in the world we could agree on, it had to be that this whole scheme was absolutely idiotic.

Aphrodite stayed oblivious to our emotions and dragged Katie away, calling over her shoulder, "Just wait there, Travis. Your stylist will meet up with you soon. You'll look fantastic in the end, won't he, Katie?"

By then I was too far away to hear Katie's voice, so I just waited for the torture to begin.

~IN KATIE'S DRESSING ROOM

Katie's POV:

"Oh, you're going to look beautiful!" Aphrodite shrieked. Her helpers obviously agreed, if their squealing and nodding wasn't a clue.

Somehow, it made me feel offended. It was like they were saying I wasn't pretty enough. Mind you, it's not like I think I'm all that beautiful anyway.

Aphrodite giggled and pinched my cheeks, pausing before rushing to the ginormous closet at the back of the room.

I sighed. "Lady Aphrodite, remind me again why this is necessary?" I asked her.

Aphrodite ignored me and squealed with delight at one of the dresses she had picked out.

"This is perfect!" The goddess cried as she held out a dress to me.

It was long and beautiful. The colour was a deep red, which faded to orange at the very bottom. The dress was sleeveless, with silken yellow roses adorning the bust-line.

A top of the skirt had dozens of layers, almost like a flower. The very bottom edges of the dress were embroidered with the design of rich, vibrant red flowers.

There was a slight train at the back, almost like a wedding gown. The front of the skirt was short and the back flew out.

It was too much, and perfect at the same time.

"Try it on!" One of the goddess' helpers urged, guiding my frozen feet towards the walk-in closet.

I took the dress and slipped into it, along with the pair of matching high heels Aphrodite had lent me.

It fit perfectly. The skirt fanned out around my legs like a curtain. It was gorgeous.

I stepped out the girls squealed. Aphrodite clapped with a smug look on her face.

"Oh, Travis is going to love it!" she cried. I pretended not to hear her. I had long given up trying to assure her we weren't dating, and instead turned to the mirror.

Aphrodite had me seated and grabbed a bunch of her makeup tools. I had to admit, I was enjoying myself.

Just a little bit.

In just a few minutes, Aphrodite and her workers had finished their magic and I looked-to put it blankly- stunning. I couldn't even recognize myself.

"No need to thank me, sweetie!" Aphrodite pranced around me, laughing with joy. "You look wonderful!"

I smiled and got up. To be honest, I never intended to thank her. It was Aphrodite's fault I was in this stupid contest anyway.

Yeah, don't get me wrong, I still hated the situation we were in.

"Is this supposed to be some fashion show?" I asked.

"Oh, no." Aphrodite explained. "We'll be going through a series of scenes with the couples and the cutest pair wins!" she squealed.

Yeah, in case you haven't noticed, Aphrodite squeals a lot.

I had to restrain myself from sighing again. There was nothing I could do.

~AT THE SHOW

Travis' POV:

Wow.

That was all I could say when I saw Katie. Granted, I don't like her all that much, but still, she looked amazing.

In fact, I couldn't even say anything, I hate to admit; I was speechless.

I had been suited up in a fancy tux and my hair had been slicked away from my face(albeit unsuccessfully).

Anyway, after seeing Katie, I had come to a conclusion.

Maybe this quest wasn't so bad after all.

So, because of the extra long wait, I gave you guys an extra long chapter.

Thanks for all the support.

Hope you're satisfied.