Sorry for the freakishly long wait. This weekend I'm not really busy (compared to what has been happening lately) and I think I may get two chapters of this story up today. But, as I love to say, "no promises." Okay… where did I leave off… oh yeah. If you don't really remember, here's a little blast to the past for you-

"Chiron… this prophecy isn't good," I spoke, causing him to look up. He seemed surprised for a second, then sighed. He had seen so many… bad prophecies before, so I think he isn't going to be terrified.

"What is the prophecy," he asked. He leaned toward me, showing that I had his attention.

As I told Chiron the prophecy, his eyes got noticeably grave, and sad. He must see a lot of hero's like me or Edward go on quests and never come back. That would really suck.

"Isabella, the only thing you can do is let the three fates work their magic and run your fate the way it was suppose to." Nico and I looked at each other, transferring equal sadness.

"Thank you for the advice, Chrion. I have to go tell the rest of the people going on the quest," I said, and walked out.

I heard Nico follow me out, and he stopped me before we walked into the Poseidon cabin. "I don't really want to be there when Percy finds out… I'm going to the arena. Good luck," he told me, than disappeared into the shadows.

What a sissy… but I guess I would do that too, I was in his situation.

I turned to face the Poseidon cabin… and I wondered how I could break it to my brother that I am going to die.

There's a little reminder, so let's get on with the story.

~GoGreen52

"Death is the most beautiful adventure in life."
-Charles Frohman -

Secrets

Chapter 15- The Start

-Bella POV-

I walked into the cabin, ready to face whatever was going to face me. Percy did deserve to know, and who knows? Maybe he really doesn't freak out as much as I think he will.

But I know with Percy, you do have to expect some kind of freak-out.

"Hey Bella!" Percy exclaimed, looking up from his battle plan sketch. See how well I know him? I knew exactly what it was without taking an extra look at it.

"Hey Percy." I walked to sit on my bunk bed, and sighed. This was harder than I thought.

"What's wrong?" Percy asked, taking in my grim expression. I looked at him, our eyes meeting. Some kind of twin telepathy went between us, and I suddenly felt insecure. I think he knows what I'm going to say next.

"Percy… what would you say if I was going to pulled on a dangerous quest that only the best of the best can escape out of?" I said that so fast it took him about a minute to fully concept the fact.

"I would tell you to come back alive or I'd beat you to life in the underworld." Percy got up and sat by me on the bunk. "What's going on, Bella?" he asked, looking at my face for answers. That's what my family calls me. Their little open book.

"Please don't be mad when I tell you this… the prophecy I received states that either Edward or I will die." I spoke, my voice sounding like I was jumping on a trampoline.

"Bella, remember the great prophecy? I mean, I was told I was supposed to die. But now, I know that I wasn't the one. Luke was the hero in the end. But at the same time, I was in the prophecy too." Percy said, looking at my wary look intently. "This could be the same thing, right?"

"So you're telling me to make sure Edward dies? No. I can't do that." I stated, glaring at him for even thinking of doing that.

"Bella, you're not getting what I'm trying to say. I don't want Eddie to die either. It's too much fun messing around with him and Emmet. But at the same time… I would rather have time gone than you…" Percy went off, and I glared even more at him.

"But I wasn't suggesting that. What happens if you two weren't the people who die in the prophecy? From my experience I now know that multiple people can be involved in one single prophecy… I was in the first part, but Luke was the one who died. He wasn't even mentioned before it, and it was unexpected." Percy explained, and I nodded.

"I get it, but what happens if that isn't the case? I mean, it doesn't happen all the time," I explained. Percy let out a soft nervous laugh.

"Well… if that's not the case… sister dear, you're screwed." Percy gave me a sad smile and stood up. I just stared at him in shock. That's nice.

"Percy, are you freaking kidding me? You're putting my life on the table, and all you can tell me is I'm SCREWED?" I yelled, standing up. Percy started to laugh at me. Yes Percy, what a smart thing to do. Laugh at me while I'm debating whether or not to kill you or send you to Annabeth…

"Relax. I was just kidding. But seriously, there's no stopping the prophecy… all I can give you is advice. I won't let you lose Edward. He's your Annabeth." I looked at him in shock, not really liking the whole comparison. Edward left me… Annabeth didn't leave him.

"Look, I never want to hear you say that again. Annabeth didn't leave you. I still am wary about him. Scared." I admitted, looking down at my hands, "I don't want that to happen to you and Annabeth too."

"I don't either." Percy whispered. He carefully sat down next to me, and I just noticed how dramatically my hands were shaking. I felt even worse than I did when Edward left me… I never thought that was possible. I'm terrified of felling worthless again. I'm petrified of accepting that I still loved him.

I mean, I don't want him to die. I don't want him to see Hades. I'd rather that person be me. He never has deserved that, even when he left me. I don't care why he left me, nor how he left me… I just want him to stay out of the dark world I'm stuck in.

Percy put his arm around my shoulder and I laid my head on his chest. This may be the last brother sister moment the Jackson family has.

"Percy, don't let me make a bad choice." I whispered, and I looked up to see him nod.

"I won't Bells. I'm going to make sure you and Edward have the best chance of survival ever." Percy told me, and I smiled.

I know Percy will come through. He always does.

After an hour of uncomfortable conversations, we decided to head to bed. I shut off my lamp and closed my eyes, but I couldn't get that picture of me dead out of my head.

"Isabella." I heard a voice from behind me spit. I turned around and was face to face with Victoria and Kronos. "That's the girl's name."

Victoria was telling Kronos about me… dang this wasn't going to turn out well.

"IS she another Jackson?" Kronos sceathed, and I saw Victoria step a centimeter back. She was scared of him. Ha.

"I don't know, sir. Her last name, as I heard, was Swan." Victoria explained, and Kronos laughed a whole hearty laugh… but It seemed like a nail on a chalkboard. Not like my father…

"SWAN? I have a darn good feeling that she's not a Swan, but a Jackson. He younger brother cursed me to torturous a year ago. Now I need my revenge." Kronos thundered, and Victoria seemed unfazed, but I knew her skin was crawling on the inside.

Because… well, mine was too.

"Sir, are you telling me this human is a demigod?" Victoria asked, gasping, "I highly doubt it."

"Are you sure? She's danger pron. As a demigod. She is diabolical. As a demigod. I have seen her on a quest. As a demigod. Now, tell me, that she is not a demigod?" Kronos glared, and Victoria's eyes went huge.

"It is true. Bella Sw- Jackson… she is a demigod. I will help you find her. I need revenge for what she did to my James." Victoria said, and Kronos nodded to her.

"I need you to gather an army." Kronos commanded, and Victoria did a quick jerk of a nod. Her flames of hair looked like actual fire when she did that.

"I will gather an army of Newborns. We need to attack camp half blood, along with the empire state building if what you have told me is true." Victoria spoke, and Kronos nodded.

"Gather them. I will not lose to my children again." Kronos boomed ,and Victoria ran at Vampire speed away.

"I know you are watching young demigod. Watch out for my fury." Kronos spoke, and the vision went black.

The darkness faded to a room, I was tied to a chair, the Cullen's, Percy, Annabeth, Nico, and Thalia were there too. They were chained to the wall, across from me.

"You have been a bad girl." Kronos's voice shattered my insides. I was terrified. He came down on me, slashing my wrists. The pain felt so real, scaring me even more.

"BELLA!" Edward yelled, thrashing in his chains. I looked at him and gave him an apologetic look. I didn't want him to feel even worse.

"Shut it or the girl gets it." Kronos snapped, holding the blade of his Scythe to my throat. Tears escaped my eyes, and I was the most scared I've ever been in a few weeks. This was the time. I had to say good bye.

But it's only a dream. But the pain feels so real.

I looked at him the sorrow in my eyes. Then, all of the sudden, the scythe came crashing down and it all went black.

I woke up, screaming. Percy sat up in his bunk, looking at me worriedly. "Are you alright?" he asked, his eyes wide.

"Now, I guess." I lied. My heart was still beating a thousand miles per hour.

"Okay? I guess…" Percy spoke and fell back into his bunk. A few seconds later, I heard him snoring. Great.

I decided to do some snooping around camp. I mean, it is pretty fun to do at night. I threw on some darker clothes so I could blend in with the shadows.

I walked to the lake and sat down, pulling up my jeans so I could put my feet in the water without my jeans wet.

I was sitting down for awhile when I heard a voice. "Bella?" a soft, pixie like voice asked.

I turned around to see Alice. She came next to me and sat down. "Why aren't you asleep?" she asked.

"Bad dreams," I told her and I could see her perfect face fall into a frown.

"What are they about?" Alice asked, even though I could tell she was looking in the future to see what they were about, instead of relying on me fully.

"Look, demigods get bad dreams, and when we do, they usually tell the future. It's kind of like how you see it." I explained, and she nodded.

"So, whatever you saw in your dream, could have something to do with the future?" she asked. I nodded, and she smiled at me. "Bella, I don't think you have much to worry about."

"I hope you're right, Alice." I told her.

The rest of the night was spent in looking out at the lake in peace.

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The next morning, I decided to go to Chiron and ask for a quest.

I took the 'walk of terror' to the Big House. "Bella?" Chiron asked once I stepped in. I nodded, and his face turned grim. "I can tell you want a quest."

"Chiron, I don't want a quest. I NEED a quest." I told him, and Chiron's face turned into a smile.

"You leave tomorrow. Bring whoever you need." Chiron said, and I nodded.

I had a good idea on who to bring, too.

Okay… who do you want to go on the quest?

~GoGreen52