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~Lucky

Sarah`s POV

My sister and I stood in front of Chiron, both stunned.

"Chiron..." Callie managed, "We haven't seen our mother for three years. What'll she think if we just show up at her door out of the blue?"

"You can explain to her." The centaur explained patiently.

"Can we at least call her first?" I asked.

Chiron shook his head. "There's not enough time. You'll leave this afternoon."

"Why?" Callie demanded.

A shadow passed over the old centaur`s face. "Percy turns sixteen in six months exactly. This may be the last chance you get to see your mother."

"You mean..." I trailed off.

"Yes. The chances of a victory are looking more grim every day." Chiron said sadly.

Callie looked at me desperately.

"Go pack." Chiron ordered. "You can spend one week. Argus will retrieve you. Have fun."

Five hours later we arrived at our mother`s house. Callie squeezed my hand as we walked up the driveway. She rang the doorbell.

A slender woman with brown hair opened the door. When she saw us she froze.

Callie, forever the brave one, ventured for a smile. "Hi, Mama."

Mama scooped us into a tight hug. When she pulled back, there were tears in her eyes.

"Oh my God! Were have you two been?"

I smiled at my sister. "It`s a long story. Can we come in?"

Mama nodded furiously and let us in. It was a new house, obviously. A two story.

She sat us down on the couch and hugged us again. "Where have you been?" She asked again.

"Mama..." Callie began, "You know about the Greek gods?"

"Do you girls really expect me to believe this?" Mama demanded once we`d finished.

We nodded. "Dad really is the greek god, Apollo." I said.

"We can prove it!" Callie insisted.

Mama sighed. "Please do."

We both took off our bracelets. I transformed mine into a keyboard. Callie pulled a violin. Mama stared, astounded.

"Proof enough for you?" Callie asked.

Mama nodded, to stunned to speak.

"Good," Callie said, "Now, down to buisness. Odds are, Sarah and I are going to die in six months or less. This is probably the last time you`ll see us. We'll have to go to war soon and the odds really arent in our favor."

A tear slid down Mama`s face, and I glared at Callie, who shrugged.

"We could win," I said, "Beat the odds, you know."

"It`s not likely- Ouch!"

Callie rubbed her side where I`d elbowed her.

"So...your going to die? That`s it? You just came to say goodbye." Mama asked, sobbing.

I nodded sadly. I felt a warm tear slide down my cheek. Before I knew it, Callie had embraced me in a hug, something that we hadn't done for years.

"I love you, sis." She whispered.

"I love you too, Callie."