Mira couldn't fall right asleep. Luna wasn't moving in her sleeping bag, but Mira had learned that that was no judge. Mira didn't that it was possible, but she soon found her way into Dreamland. She had gotten into the habit of sleeping with her eyes open, but for once she was in complete peace - her eyes were closed. The only thing weird about her dreams was that she didn't realyl have any... just the vision of red eyes in otherwise solid darkness.

Luna got ready for bed and got in her sleeping bag. She closed her eyes, but couldn't fall asleep. Her thoughts kept falling to Cupid's words "Mira was different. She had to be confronted, close up and personal. Some arrows find their way to the heart." What was so different about Mira? She looked over at Mira. She couldn't tell if she was sleeping or not, so she decided to wait until she was 100% sure Mira was asleep to put her personal mission into action.

Eventually, Luna sat up silently and saw that, based on her breathing and lack of sudden movement, Mira was finally asleep. She silently changed into simple outdoor clothes, put on her shoes, and grabbed her bow and quiver before silently slipped outside the tent and zipping it back up. She went quite a ways from camp and pulled out a valentine's day card. She pricked her finger with one of her arrows and let it drip onto the arrow. She stabbed the card onto the arrow and notched it in her bow. Luna shot the arrow and card into the sky and muttered a worship prayer. "Cupid, great and powerful archer of love and hatred, bringer of happiness and love, son of the fair Aphrodite, please honor me with your presence." She loathed this prayer, as did all huntresses, but she didn't know of any other way to contact Cupid.

There was a rushing of winds and feet, and Cupid flew down from the heavens, folding his great wings and doing a graceful, mocking bow to the Huntress. "I see that I have been called." He said, smirking. "Are you giving up your vows? I do hope so. Or maybe giving up one of your Huntresses."

Luna growled and aimed her bow at Cupid. "No. Don't give me that snarky attitude. Tell me what I want to know. Or I'll tell Artemis that you threatened the well being of one of my crew, which you did. How is Mira different? Where did you meet her before?"

"Oh no." Cupid exclaimed in a high, mocking, girly voice. "Don't tell Miss Artemis!" Cupid chuckled before easing into deep thought. "It was many years ago when I first saw S...Mira. She was a bit timid of love... no." Cupid laughed... a cold, brittle sound."She was terrified of it, poor thing. She both hated and was scared of it. That is one way she was different. So yes, I've followed her and watched her. Is there a problem with that?" Cupid drew his bow. "I can easily make you a believer of love as well."

"Oh, I believe in love, I just choose to push it back so I can be a Huntress. My mom never claimed me, I still don't know who my godly parent is. I believe it's Artemis and she claimed me by making me the leader of the Huntresses, but she can't have kids, so it's only a theory. My dad died in Ireland, I never went into the foster system, which might have been a good thing, but I never got to experience love, Cupid. I never got to experience family. Maybe it's because I'm Irish, or maybe it's because all the gods and goddesses, except Artemis, never noticed me. But I didn't get a happy childhood. So quit it with all the believer of love crap, because it's not going to work on me." For some reason, Cupid got on her nerves, she felt like he was an enemy to her. He felt that she threatened her mom, whichever goddess she was, and she didn't like it. "You...are going to stay away from Mira and the other Huntresses, you are not allowed to talk to her or contact her unless she or I gives you permission or unless we contactyou. Got it?" She was really angry right now and she needed to let off steam. If Cupid made one mistake, she could solve that anger problem by putting a few arrows in him.

"The answer, my dear Huntress, is no". Cupid shouldered his bow. "But maybe you should talk to Mira herself if you truly want your questions answered." Cupid disappeared in a flash of red light, leaving behind the flowery scent of roses... and a note.

"Dear Mira" The note read, I hope this reaches you soon enough. Your father has died, and another - your fear that you told me about - is coming after you. Enclosed in this letter is something of great importance.
You may not believe me, but you know all of those Greek Myths are true by now and that your godly mother is Hecate. Good for you. I hope that you have reached Camp Half-blood safely. If not, well... you know now. Camp Hald-blood is on Long Island in a whole bunch of strawberries. Yes, you may laugh, but go there and you'll see that what I'm saying is true. I hope that you have discovered the use of that pack of gum and the book of "weird incantations". Now, about your fear... he's coming after you, Mira. Stay safe. Even though I'm a mortal, I can see through the Mist and know your danger. Please try to stay safe. I hope you haven't forgotten me. Signed, GC.

Luna was puzzled, Who was GC? Was it her dad? A friend?...Cupid? She'd have to ask Mira about that later. She decided not to open the white envelope inside the note and didn't want to invade Mira's privacy, but this only explained what Luna already knew. Mira feared Cupid for some reason, didn't they all? Or mostly all hated him. She was a daughter of Hecate, and she had already arrived at Camp Half-Blood. Had Cupid intercepted this letter before Mira could receive it? Had Mira already seen this letter? Luna walked back to camp and went into the tent. She changed back into her pajamas and set the note on top of Mira's stuff and slipped into her sleeping bag. She fell asleep, but was restless the entire night, waking up after a nightmare several times during the night. But when morning finally came, she was finally able to get some peaceful, undisturbed rest and slept through the morning wake-up call.

Mira had had a rough morning. There was a random letter on her bed when she woke up... or so she thought. When Mira actually read the letter and opened - the envelope - she had nearly fainted at the contents. Mira had been in more danger than she thought she was... in fact, by simply being alive, she was endangering not only herself but all of her sister Huntresses. After the morning wake-up call - and reading the letter - Mira slipped right out of the tent and ate a quick breakfast. It was only later that they discovered the absense of their leader. Mira, with a feeling of dread, opened the tent. Thankfully, Luna awas still safe in her sleeping bag... only sleeping, as Mira discovered for herself when she tickled Luna awake with a grin. However, her grin soon faded. "Luna... did you put that letter on my stuff? How did you get it?"

Luna rubbed her eyes tiredly. "Huh...what?" She looked at what Mira was holding then laid her head back on the pillow and closed her eyes. "Cupid...last night...after everyone else...was asleep..." she mumbled, falling back asleep. That was all she wanted right now. Sleep. She was so tired she doubted that she could even function correctly. But she slowly got out of her sleeping bag and stepped outside the tent. "Huntresses! Due to me not feeling well, the mission will be put on hold and we will stay at this campsite for today. I know...it's not what we normally do, but I do not want to continue this mission without myself feeling my best. Lily, Kali, and Bella, go to the nearest store and buy food and supplies that we are low on. No junk food, and not too much, we still have to carry everything. I'm leaving Quinn in charge of assigning other duties. Don't overwork them, Quinn. If anybody needs anything, talk to Quinn. I am not to be disturbed unless they are dire circumstances or emergency situations, Mira and Quinn are the only ones allowed to wake me up if it isn't an emergency situation, but no one is to ask them to pass a request or question on to me. If I am disturbed by anyone else, no hunts for anyone for 2 weeks. Understood? Good. Meeting dismissed." She went back inside the tent and laid down on her sleeping bag, looking at the ceiling of the tent. She sighed. How was she supposed to explain to Mira what had happened last night? What if Mira hated her for it?

Mira was waiting for her... she hadn't followed Luna outside of the tent; her yelling could probably be heard miles away from camp. Mira put her hands on her hips, which was not like her at all and Luna knew it. "What... did... you... do." Mira asked, her voice calm - which was also not like her. "I do think this counts as at least half an emergency situation."

Wow. Mira was scary when she was mad. Luna sighed and looked down at her sleeping bag. "I summoned Cupid! Ok!" She said loudly, but not loud enough that the other huntresses would hear. "I just wanted to ask him some questions and I got a couple answers. When he left, the note was left right where he had been standing." She closed her eyes, half expecting Mira to yell at her.

Mira closed her eyes. "I'm trying to decide whether or not to get mad." Mira said slowly. When she spoke again, it was a mutter. "But why would Cupid have the letter? Casey would never give him the letter... he wouldn't kill her... would he?" Mira's eyes flamed and she clenched her fists. She paced the length of the cabin and she thought of magic so strong that the Mist was visibly swirling around her. Now she was mad.

Luna was able to decipher a few words but one word caught her attention. Casey. Who was Casey? "Mira...calm down. Anger doesn't solve anything...I learned that the hard way." She paused, regretting what she was about to do. She took a deep breath and braced herself for the consequences. "Who's...Casey?..."

Mira turned away, but her blush was still visible to Luna. "A friend." Mira said bitterly. "I'm going to find out how Cupid got that letter... I swear if he harmed a hair on her head I'll kill that god... I don't care if he's immortal, I swear..."

Luna yawned and stretched. "I think there's a UPS nearby. Hermes runs them. Tell them that you're there on "Huntress buisness" and they'll tell you anything you need to know. I'm gonna stay here and sleep. Good luck. and Mira...stay safe. If you run into trouble, ask them for teleportation mail and ask them to put it on Artemis' tab. They'll teleport you where ever you need to go." Luna laid back and closed her eyes, soon falling fast asleep.

Mira growled, and as she growled she slowly disappeared until all that was visible was her dagger out of gum form. Then she reappeared much in the same fashion, at the station.