A/N: Okay, so I already decided all of the places the Cahills will go to find the hostages, if any of you were wondering. :) So, pretty soon I'm going to be adding another OC for my story. I hope you like her. :D

Disclaimer: I don't own the 39 Clues

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The world if full of fools and faint hearts;

and yet everyone has courage enough to bear the misfortunes,

and wisdom enough to manage affairs, of his neighbor.

- Benjamin Franklin

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Dan wondered if everyone almost got run over a lot, because that was what was happening to him ever since he got to Greece. Everywhere he saw bicycles. Was this how Greece was supposed to be? Was it always this crowded?

"Hey!" Natalie screamed as a bicycle sped past them.

"Watch where you're going, fool!" Ian yelled.

"Ian, calm down." Amy said.

"Calm down? That was the sixth bloody bicycle that almost ran over us ever since we got to Greece!" Ian exclaimed.

"Ian's right," Sinead said. "I really don't think this is normal."

"Maybe there's something big going on today." said Madison. "A festival maybe? A fair?"

Sinead shook her head. "Not that I know of."

"Then what's going on?" Reagan asked.

"Maybe Maddie's sending us a signal or something." said Hamilton. "Maybe she's trying to tell us something?"

"Or maybe all these people want to run over us." Ian grumbled.

"I think Hamilton's right," Sinead said. "She must be trying to tell us something. But what?"

"Maybe there's some sort of pattern everyone is going in." said Ted after a moment.

"But what would that tell us?" Natalie asked.

"What direction is everyone seeming to go in?" Ted asked.

"All sorts of directions," said Hamilton.

"Yes, but what was the vehicle that passed by us the most?" Ted asked.

"Bicycles," Dan said.

"Exactly, and what direction were most of the bicycles going in?" Ted said.

"That way," said Reagan, pointing in front of them.

"Yes! So, that's where we probably need to go." said Ted.

Sinead beamed. "Ted, you're a genius!"

Ted smiled.

"But what will we find when we get there?" Ned asked.

"Maybe the next clue." Amy suggested.

"But what are we looking for exactly?" Ned asked. "A historic place?"

"Probably," said Amy. "Since all of the places we've been so far are historic."

"Alright, let's go." said Madison.

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A few hours later after much arguing and asking for directions, the Cahills all stood in front of the ruins of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi. Amy stared at the ruins in awe. She had always dreamed of seeing these ruins in person ever since she had read about them.

Dan scowled. "What is this place?"

"The Temple of Apollo," said Sinead.

"Apollo?" Dan said.

"Apollo was the Greek god of the sun, archery, medicine, music, poetry, prophecy, etc. Many think of this place as an oracle." Ned explained.

"An oracle? Like someone who says prophecies and stuff like that?" Reagan asked.

"Sometimes, but this one's a shrine that's used to worship a prophetic deity." said Ned.

Dan wrinkled his nose. "Doesn't seem like one."

"These are just the ruins. It was rebuilt three times." said Amy.

"Fascinating," Natalie muttered.

"So, what are we supposed to do here? Wait for something to happen?" Madison asked, looking around.

They suddenly heard a shrill cry above them.

"What was that?" Jonah asked.

"I don't know," Amy murmured. She suddenly felt a light tap on her head. "Hey!" She looked up just in time to see a bird flying away.

Dan bent down and picked up something off of the ground.

"What's that?" Hamilton asked.

"A scroll, it seems like." said Natalie. She looked up. "That bird dropped it."

"Maybe Maddie sent it!" Reagan said.

"Open it up and read it," said Madison.

Dan opened it up and read:

συγχαρητήρια, Cahills. It seems you've figured out yet another puzzle. I'm sure you're proud of yourselves. Your next destination is at the bottom of this letter. Here's a hint, it's in Greek. I hope you have fun solving it.

καλή τύχη

Reagan wrinkled her nose. "I'm don't know Greek, but Dan, I'm sure yours sucks."

Dan scowled. "Hey! I tried my best to pronounce the words."

"Let me see the rest of it." said Ian.

Dan handed the letter to her.

Here is the destination:

Ακρόπολη, ο Παρθενώνας

"I can't read Greek," Ian said.

"Maybe someone else can? Let's ask someone." said Reagan. She took the note and went over to the tour guide that was leading another group. She tapped her on the shoulder.

"Yes? Can I help you?" the woman said in English.

"Yes, could you translate this for us?" Reagan asked, handing the women the note.

She looked at the note and smiled. "Yes, this says 'Acropolis, Parthenon.'"

Reagan smiled. "Thanks!" She went over to the others.

"Well?" Ian asked.

"It says we have to go to the Parthenon in Acropolis." she replied.

Amy smiled. "Then let's go!"

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The Cahills stood in front of the Parthenon. It was a big, old building with a great many of different columns. Dan scowled at the place.

Another old historic place, Dan thought. Couldn't Maddie choose some place cooler? Like the home to some old ninja or something?

Amy and Sinead were looking at the place in awe again. Dan's scowl deepened. What did they think was so great about this place?

"Why would someone want to build a place like this?" Madison asked.

"The Parthenon was dedicated to Athena, Goddess of Wisdom." said Ted.

"They sure liked Greek mythology here." Hamilton murmured.

"So, what do we do now? Do we go inside?" Ted asked.

"I- oof!" Sinead was knocked to the ground.

"Hey! Watch it!" Reagan said.

A girl who looked about fifteen was running away from them. She had a scroll in her hand. It had a 'V' stamped on the side. Dan's eyes widened, as did Amy's.

"Get her!" Dan cried. "She has the clue!"

"Why would you think that?" Sinead asked.

"No time to explain. Just get her!" Dan yelled, already running with Natalie behind.

They all started to run. Just before the girl ran into the Parthenon, Hamilton grabbed her by the arm. She fell to the ground with a loud cry. They all gathered around her. She had wavy dark hair and tan skin, honey-colored eyes and a black cloak over her shoulders.

"Who are you? What are you doing with our clue?" Dan demanded, getting straight to the point.

"Dan!" Amy hissed. She turned to the girl. "Are you okay?"

She looked up at them, then burst into tears. Dan gaped at the girl. What was happening?

"Oh gosh," Amy said. "I'm sorry! I didn't mean-"

"No, no, it's fine." she said, sniffing. "It's just- I'm really sorry!"

"What would you be sorry for? Who are you?" Hamilton asked.

"My name's Maia. I-I work for Maddie. I was supposed to be delivering your clue." she paused to sniff again. "I really meant to give it to you! I swear! It's just..."

"Just what?" Jonah asked.

"I-I wanted to help you." Maia said.

"Help us?" Dan asked, puzzled.

Maia nodded. "You see... my father worked for the group Maddie worked for, but my mother didn't. She taught me that the group didn't work for the good of the world. She told me about the Cahills, about how they were trying to help... sort of."

Sort of is right, Dan thought.

"So, what? You ran away because you wanted to help us find the hostages?" Hamilton asked.

Maia nodded. "I can't tell you where they are, though, because I don't know. I barely know anything, really."

"I see," Ian said.

"Family meeting!" Dan called.

The Cahills gathered a few feet away from Maia.

"So, what? You think she's being truthful?" Dan asked.

Amy bit her lip. "I don't know..."

"She sure seemed truthful." Madison said.

"I think so, as well." Natalie said. "I can tell when someone's lying, and I know she wasn't."

"How would you know that?" Dan asked.

"Lucian training. We Kabras had learned that at a young age." Natalie said, proudly.

"So, should we trust her?" Reagan asked.

Everyone turned to Amy, for she was the Madrigal leader. She thought for a moment. "I-I suppose we should try to. At least until we can figure out more about her."

"Alright. Let's go and tell her the good news." Natalie said, sarcastically.

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A/N: I got the translations from Google Translate. I always do, actually. :) I've got a lot of plans for Maia. Please, review!

Translations:

συγχαρητήρια: Congratulations

καλή τύχη: Good luck

amianfreak19: You were right! They went to the Acropolis. I had decided for them to go there while I was writing this chapter. :)

RomanceOnTheBrain: Ha, ha, I suppose that's just a matter of opinion. XD I don't really hate Evan, he's just too nice. :(

fieryjunior35: I know, I saw that. :D Thanks!

DreamerGirllikesgray: They go to specific places in the countries. But that could always change. :)