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I had the worst dream ever that night.

We seriously needed to get my headrest fixed, because even though how hard I've tried to use it, my ba always manages to escape.

[No, Sadie. I don't think duct-taping my head to the headrest would help. Now shut up!]

The currents of the duat whisked me away, and the next thing I knew, I was standing on top of a mountain. Two large dudes, one in fiery gold armor, and another in starry silver armor, were pacing the middle of the room, if you can call it that. I sensed power radiate from both of them, power even more ancient then the gods. Black marble columns rose up from the sides, but most were cut in half, or chipped away. A black throne, hastily rebuilt from the looks of it, was standing in a podium, facing me. The two figures were arguing, based from all the agitated hand gestures they kept using. I flew closer, thanking the gods that my ba is invisible.

"Are you sure it's him?" the one in golden armor asked. He had his back turned from the dude in silver armor, so I couldn't see his face.

"I can sense the power of our brother in him, Hyperion. And since when was I ever wrong?" the dude in silver armor said.

"It may be another decoy." The guy in the golden armor, Hyperion, said. "Remember that kid in Alaska, Atlas? We almost blew our cover, thanks to that kid. No. This time, I am not lifting a finger to help unless you can assure me that he really is the one."

"Assure you?" Atlas scoffed. "I do not need to assure you, my brother. This one is his son, Hyperion. I am sure of it!" he said forcefully. "We will have our chance in three days. You will see I am right then."

Hyperion turned around to face Atlas. "One last time, Atlas. One last time. But, if this fails, I am putting you back under the sky. Are we clear?"

"Crystal." Atlas said sarcastically. "But then, brother, why don't we just forge a new one? Our brother did it last time."

"Bah!" Hyperion waved his hand dismissively. "Kronos was a fool to have those sea demons forge him a new one. No. We need the original, imbued with the powers of Gaea, Ouranos, and Kronos. Only it has enough power to topple Zeus from his throne, and furthermore, only his son can give it to us."

"Just ask Zeus or the others then." Atlas suggested. Hyperion didn't answer. "You're right. Stupid idea."

"But what about the Egyptians?" Atlas asked. "I've heard the Olympians had agreed to an alliance with them. They might become a setback to our plans."

"Let those foolish parasite gods come. If they think they are high and mighty just because they managed to defeat that weakling Apophis, then let them come. We will teach them otherwise. You heard that, Pharaoh?" Hyperion trained his eyes on me. I started backing away, quickly.

"Pharaoh?" Atlas raised an eyebrow. He turned around, and now two pairs of eyes were staring at me. Atlas scowled, raised his foot, and placed it directly on top of me. I didn't have time to react. Atlas brought down his foot-

I woke up in cold sweat.

During homeroom, I noticed there were a lot more people than usual. William and Jason were in the back of the class, along with three other people that I didn't know. The two mentioned were staring at me intently with their eyes. I took a second to turn back and glance back at them, and saw that Annabeth was right. I saw Hyperion in my dream last night, and William disturbingly looks a lot like him. I didn't know whether to let them stare, or to just go at them and yell "Hey, I know you two are Hyperion and Atlas. Now let's fight!"

What really bothered me was the fact that those two were here. If my guess was right, then Kronos' son had to be here. If he wasn't, they wouldn't waste any time in this place anyways. But what was in three days? If what I heard was correct, those two will make their move then, and we have to stop them, or else.

I was so engrossed in my thoughts, I didn't even notice Sadie come over after class and punch me in the arm playfully. "Hey. So who are you bringing?"

"Bringing to what?" I asked stupidly. I really didn't have a clue to what she's talking about, because usually, it's just nonsense, so I try not to listen.

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[…]

[(SMACK!)]

[Ow! Sorry, Sadie just slapped me.]

Sadie rolled her eyes. "The prom, Carter. I think Nico's been planning on asking me out already. I overheard him and Percy talking lately."

"The prom…" I mused. Suddenly, I had an idea. "Sadie, when's the prom going to be?" I grabbed her arms with both hands.

"In three days, why? And get your hands off me." I put my hands away. Sadie's answer rang in my mind.

"That's it!" I exclaimed, much to Sadie's surprise.

"What's it?" Sadie was looking at me quizzically. "Carter, have you lost your marbles or something?"

I didn't answer that. So, they plan on doing whatever they planned during the prom. Now, I only had to figure out what their plan was, exactly.

"Thanks a lot sis! You're a great help." Out of instinct, I kissed Sadie on the cheek. I was too happy to care, or even get grossed out. Sadie, on the other hand, looked like she wanted to die.

"Ewww! Gross!" She wiped her cheek with her hand. "Carter, what in Horus' bloody name is wrong with you!" she exclaimed.

But I wasn't listening. I headed for my next class, ignoring Sadie's protests.

After Gym, I changed, and was about to head to the cafeteria for lunch, when I overheard William and Jason talking behind the bleachers. I crept closer, listened more closely to their conversation. "He suspects us." Jason said.

"Should we kill him now?" William asked. I remembered my dream from last night. Could they be talking about me?

"Not yet. The mortals might get suspicious." Jason growled. "And we do not need Perseus on our trail. Besides, in three days, you might have your chance, Hyperion. Carter Kane is all yours." I started sweating. I was right all along! I tried to move my feet, but they were frozen in place. My mind was still trying to recognize the fact that now there was a titan out to kill me. I willed my legs to move, with some difficulty, and I high-tailed out of the Gym as fast as I could.

Diana greeted me as I walked out of school. "Hey, Carter. What's up? Did you ask anyone to the prom yet?"

I shook my head. "No. I still don't know who to ask." Actually, I really still didn't know. I had been so busy thinking of Hyperion's and Atlas' plans, I forgot to ask anyone to the prom.

"Do you have a girlfriend? We can bring outsiders, you know." She suggested. From that sparkle in her eyes, I could tell that she was hinting something, but I didn't know what, exactly.

"Really? Oh, so that simplifies matters. Zia would love to come." I said.

"Who's Zia?" Diana asked.

"My girlfriend."

"Oh." Diana looked slightly crestfallen, but she hid almost immediately with a smile. "That's cool then."

"So, who're you bringing?" I asked, changing the topic. I still had to ask Zia later.

"Oh, nobody yet. No one's even asked me." Her smile faltered a bit. I remembered her story yesterday. I felt bad for her and her brother. Nobody should experience that in their lives. I mean, even though our parents died, at least we knew that they died on their own terms, and we still could see them from time to time.

"Don't worry." I reassured her. "Somebody will ask you sooner or later."

"Yeah. I hope." She muttered. I put an arm around her shoulder. "Hey, don't be like that. Somebody will ask you, I promise."

Diana smiled at me thankfully. "You're a good friend Carter. Zia's lucky to have you." She kissed me on the cheek, and skipped away. I felt the place where she kissed me, and felt my entire body tingle. I warm feeling coursed through my body. I've never felt that since…Zia's and I's first kiss. Behind me, someone else wolf-whistled. I turned around, only to find Nico smirking at me. "Dude, how did you get two girls to like you? You've got to tell me."

I glared at him. "You better not be cheating on my sister."

Nico laughed. "Wouldn't dream of it. Besides, that was only a joke. Although, I think she may have a crush on you." He gestured to Diana, who was hanging out with a few of her friends.

"I doubt that." I quipped. Nico shook his head. "Later, man. I still have to ask Sadie out for the prom."

"What if she's already taken?" I joked.

"Then I'll kill that bastard who asked her out in the first place." Nico said. And I had a feeling that he wasn't joking.

During dinner that night, Sadie kept blabbing on and on how sweet and romantic Nico had asked her. This time, I felt like I wanted to die.

"-and then, he showed me the bouquet of roses that he was hiding behind his back. He handed it to me, knelt down, and asked me to the prom! It was so romantic!" Sadie squealed. I knew that she was happy beyond belief, because Sadie never squeals.

Walt smiled at her, though it didn't reach his eyes. It was obvious that from the way he looks at her, I knew Walt had feelings for my sister. Jaz, Alyssa, and Cleo were listening intently as Sadie drabbled about her "date" with Nico that afternoon.

"Okay…I'll just go find Zia." I said quietly. Nobody paid attention, they were all absorbed as Sadie recalled every last detail of her afternoon with Nico.

I found her in the library. (No surprise there. For some reason, she loves the library.). I knocked on the door politely, even though it was already open. "Knock knock?"

Zia turned around, a bunch of scrolls in her hand. "Oh, hello Carter. I was just researching some new spells for the trainees tomorrow." Let me explain first. Zia had been living here with us, ever since that whole fiasco with Apophis' shadow. Since I was the pharaoh, everybody let me do pretty much whatever I wanted, so transferring her possessions here was an easy task. Zia stumbled, but I caught her before she fell. The scrolls she had been holding fell out of her hand.

"Whoa, easy there. We don't want you getting overworked." I helped her stand up. See, I've had this huge crush on Zia ever since she saved us from those scorpions after Sadie and I first learned we were magicians, and now, we were officially dating. Her beautiful amber eyes gazed at me, and I couldn't help but smile at her. She was really beautiful, at least, in my eyes.

"Thank you Carter." She knelt down, and picked up the fallen scrolls. I helped her pick them up, and put them on the table.

"So, Zia…I have to ask you something." I felt my hands beginning to sweat, and my courage ebbing away little by little. SI decided to just say it bluntly. "Um, will you go the prom with me?"

Zia hugged me in delight. "Oh Carter! I thought you'd never ask." I hugged her back, and after that, we shared a very passionate kiss.

"Ahem." We pulled away, and stared at the door, where the voice from. To my surprise, ten-year old Felix was staring at us, his mouth dropping open and his entire face red. He started slowly backing away from the door. "I think I'll just go now and bleach my brain."

After he left, we laughed at his reaction. Zia started to go for the door. "I'll go talk to him. He might have been serious." she said with a wink.

I just stared at her as she walked out the door. I couldn't help but think, she's my girlfriend.

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