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Secrets

Chapter 17: Help From A Friend

-Bella POV-

My alarm clock woke Percy and I up at 7:00, giving us a good hour to get ready.

Percy groaned when it rang the 4th time, making me laugh a bit at his stupid-ness. "Percy just shut it off if you don't like the loud noises." I told him, and he grumbled into his pillow. Yeah… he's not exactly the best morning person.

"Okay whatever you say," I sighed, and grabbed a bucket. I quickly ran to the bathroom and filled it up with cold water. Percy wouldn't be ready, making him wet… MWAHAHAHAHAHA!

I dumped the water on him, causing seaweed brain to jump out of the bed, in a battle stance, but I noticed he was only in his boxers. Gross.

"Percy get dressed! And next time you have to wake up, ACTUALLY WAKE UP!" I exclaimed, grabbing some of my own jeans and my camp shirt. "I'll meet you at the top of Half Blood Hill at 8. Be there on time."

Percy nodded and grabbed his clothes, heading for the bathroom. I was going to use the camp bathrooms, knowing that half the camp would still be asleep at least until 8, which is when I have to leave.

I walked to the girl's locker room, or bathroom… whatever you want to call that place. It was newly renovated by Annabeth, who agreed with most of the camp that we needed showers in our bathrooms. We also got some newer and cleaner bathroom stalls too.

I took my shower, making sure I went through my cycle twice. I mean, who knows when I'll be showering again. Might as well get as clean as possible when I actually shower. The water felt like a nice rain against my skin, making me think more in depth about the quest. Who knows when I'll be… doomed for Hades? If I end up not being the one who dies… what am I going to do with myself?

When I finished my little get-away in the shower stall, I turned the water off. I know my dad doesn't like losing too much water from his domain, and especially hates it when he sees it from… interesting places. Sighing, I dried myself with the towel. It felt rough against my newly shaved skin, and I kind of liked it.

I checked the time on the wall, gasping when I saw I had to be out there in ten minutes. I hope that one of the Cullen's don't try and stop me. I honestly wouldn't put it past them if they ended up doing that.

I threw on my clothes, jeans, a t-shirt with a jacket over. I wore tennis shoes and grabbed a backpack to carry with me. We were planning on not only riding in a single car the whole quest so we wouldn't be as easy to track as the next guy. It was simple, really.

"Hey Bella!" I heard someone call from behind me. I recognized the voice, and immediately heard the grace within the voice, knowing the person was defiantly inhumanly beautiful…

I turned around to see Esme, standing there with Carlisle, Alice, and Jasper. "What's going on?" I asked, wondering if they were going to herd me and make sure I miss the time Argus leaves with the camp bus. I'm not even sure if they'll leave without me or not. I'm betting for the worse.

"We were just going to wish you luck on your quest. My future for you isn't consistent so… sorry but I really can't tell you what's going to happen," Alice told me, her onyx eyes telling me she was keeping something back, but I was in a hurry so why would I venture with that little detail? It's Alice so I'm sure I'll figure out what's going to happen sooner or later.

"Thanks. I'll make sure to keep myself safe," I told them, which cued smiles. I saw that Alice's and Carlisle's were fake. I knew that they understood what I was going to do… it all makes sense now.

"See you," Esme said, and I nodded at them in appreciation, then turned in the direction for camp half blood hill. I'm sure that I only have a few minutes before I have to be there. I started to speed walk, picking it up a pace. I really didn't want to be late. Chiron, Annabeth, AND Percy will chew me out.

I could feel their stares on my back, but I never looked back. I couldn't let them know I was scared. Yeah… defiantly scared.

"Bella are you coming or not?" Percy called once he saw me walking up the hill. I stuck my tongue out at him, really childish, but totally perfect for the moment.

"Yes, I am. If I wasn't I wouldn't be here right now would I?" I taunted him, making the big oaf glare at me. Sometimes the guy just has it coming.

"Okay. Enough bickering. Where are we going to set off to?" Annabeth asked, looking between me and Percy. Thalia walked up to us from where she was talking, or directing, some of her youthful hunters. Grover did the same, coming up with Nico. I have a feeling they were debating about life and death again.

"Annabeth not knowing where we're going… that's a first," Nico joked. I punched him in the side and saw him wince at the contact. I had a hidden finger prick in there, so I know it really hurt. But to everyone else, he looked like a wimp.

"Well I'm sorry I missed the meeting. I had to work at Olympus double time because they were actually building and I had to see to that. Now don't you act like your dad Nico. Stop pining everything on someone else." Annabeth glared at Nico, who's eyes were wide and he backed up a few dozen steps.

"We're going to Mount Othyrus. The location has changed already, but you can guess why; the titans have been overthrown once again… why would they move to some other popular place on the map, while they could move to a place half the population has never heard of?" Grover told us, "The titans, as evil as they are, moved it to Forks, Washington. It has still remained in the 'climax of western civilization', yet moved so it could be hidden."

"That makes sense now… when I was in Forks I felt this feeling of complete dread. I thought it was just the guilt and pressure chewing me out, but that halfblood intuition told me different." I said, as I remembered that instant feeling of worry for not my life… but Edward's on the mountain. My subconscious must've figured out that we were in danger… and him more than me.

"Then we know Forks is the place… hey Bella?" Thalia spoke, and as she mentioned my name, everyone turned to me.

"Yes?"

"Well, since you lived in Forks, can you get us a place to stay? I have a feeling that would be very important… to have a hide out."

Before I could respond, someone already did. "You can say with us," a pixie like voice said. We all turned around to see… Alice.

"What?" I asked, in utter disbelief that she would pull something like this. I mean, haven't I already made It clear I don't want them interfering in my business?

"Well, we were thinking of going back to Forks and getting some stuff since we're going to stay here for a while." Alice explained, her perfectly plucked eyebrows raised, "Is there something wrong?"

Okay, now she was just egging me on here. I'm sure if Thalia was in this situation, she would've lashed out already. And knowing Thalia, she might just come to the rescue.

"Yes there's something wrong. You people have no idea how dang strong the titans are! I'm sure Emmet is thinking he can take them on all at once! Well I'll tell you. I came in close radar with one, and I almost died. Heck, I would've died if Percy wasn't there to help me!" I exclaimed, causing Esme to flinch. I knew the thought of losing a child-like figure to her was very… scary.

"Bella. You need all the help you can get. We can supply the home base, and you can supply the titans Mt. Othrys." Alice told me, her voice softer like I was glass and could break any second. "You need it."

I looked at her and sighed. Then I looked at my friends who I would be going on the quest with. They looked hesitant, but understanding. I knew as they knew that we would end up needing some help. And the Cullen's could provide that.

"Okay. You supply the house, I supply the war."

Alice and I smiled at each other and gave a hug. It felt really good to have my best friend back. But what about that ex boyfriend?