Chapter – 4
The oracle speaks.
A.N: this chapter is for all those who love oracles in the quests. Guys, please review after reading. I need to know how the story is. Hope you like it!
When I came out of the cabin, Annabeth was waiting for me near the pavilion. . I ran over to her and gave her a quick kiss. She was dressed in the usual camp T- shirt and jeans, but still she looked beautiful as ever. I wanted to tell her about the dream, but all the campers had already started assembling in the hall. I decided that we should go.
'Annabeth, let`s go, otherwise we will be late and you know how Chiron gets after that.'
She nodded. 'Come on then.'
We walked in and I sat down on the Poseidon table. Whenever Tyson was not here and underwater in dad`s palace helping him, this table always used to remind me of him. All the time we spent together. I looked over to the Athena table hoping to see Annabeth, but she wasn`t` there. I gave a quick glance all over the camp and there she was talking to Chiron. I didn`t know what she was saying but it seemed that she was asking him something. He nodded in the end, and Annabeth came over and sat down beside me.
'What did you ask Chiron? I asked her.
'The permission to sit beside you tonight. I guess you have something to tell me.'
'Hey! How did you know?'
'Seaweed brain, I have known you for five years now. Besides it also shows up on your face. So what have you got for me, huh?
'Umm… I suppose I had a dream about your brother last night.'
'Tell me everything about it.'
Her expression was controlled all the time. She was very quiet and calm but listened carefully. Her eyes did not leave me even for a second. When I finished recounting, she said,
'We need to leave Percy. The more we are late, the more he gets hurt. And do you think that his name is Aaron?'
'Yeah, I suppose. The girl along with him addressed him as Aaron.'
Annabeth was quiet after that. We had our dinner and scrapped some of the food as offering to our godly parent in the bronze brazier in the center of the pavilion. You know, the gods like the smell of burnt food. I made a quick prayer to Poseidon hoping that would listen.
After that we headed to the amphitheater for sing alongs. We assembled and there was muttering and chattering in the theatre. Chiron pounded his hoof against the floor and everyone went silent. He called,
'Half – bloods! We have a quest!' Suddenly the whole theatre was filled with excitement. Everyone`s eyes were fixed on Chiron. 'Athena, the goddess of wisdom herself came down here to assign it. This quest requires three Demigods. We have the first two heroes but the third one is still needed.'
'Who are the first two?' Someone got up and asked.
'It is Annabeth Chase, the choice of Athena herself and Percy Jackson, the son of Poseidon, chosen by Annabeth.' He said. We got up and walked towards Chiron. 'We still need the third hero, anybody who volunteers?'
The theatre was silent. No one moved. That was when a voice said,
'I would like to volunteer myself for this quest.'
It was Nico, the son of Hades. He looked determined. Mostly, he didn`t used to stay at the camp but sometimes he used to come for short visits.
'My dear boy, are you aware of the dangers you are going to get yourself in? Are you willing to fight along with them' He waved his hands towards us. 'And do your best to save them in any circumstances?'
'I do know the dangers Chiron. And yes I will fight beside them as my brother and sister.' Nico confirmed walking down towards us.
'Very well then. Annabeth' He turned towards us. 'Do you take Nico, the son of Hades as your third companion?'
She didn`t even hesitate. She knew him very well. 'Yes, I do.'
'So we have our third hero.' Chiron announced waving his hand towards the three of us now. Everyone applauded. 'Half – bloods, as you are going to a quest, I suppose you need a prophecy to guide you. Rachel?' He called.
A girl entered through the doors. She wore long black robes and her face was hooded. Everyone was staring at her. She walked towards us and then she pulled back her hood revealing curly red hair and a freckled face. I gasped. It was Rachel. Since when she had decided to do all the horror scenes?
'Rachel?' Annabeth asked.
'Yeah, it's me. All of this was Apollo`s wish. He has even made me a cave to live in.'
'A cave?' I asked.
'Yeah' she pointed up towards the hill. And yes, there was a cave over there. Bones and old swords littered the ground. Torches flanked the entrance which was covered in a velvet curtain embroidered with green snakes.
'You really will live in that?' I exclaimed.
She grinned. 'It looks like that from out. But it's really cool from the inside. Brightly colored and beautifully designed. It even has video games to play. Apollo wanted to create it that way.'
'Cool. Do you mind if I pass by later?' Nico asked.
'Sure. You are welcome' Rachel smiled.
Chiron turned towards Rachel. 'Rachel, these heroes are going for a quest, and they require a prophecy to guide them.'
'I will surely help Chiron.' Suddenly her eyes began to glow green. She spoke in the raspy voice of the oracle, 'Approach seeker and ask.'
Annabeth moved forward and said. 'I need help for this quest.'
The oracle spoke:
'Metal clinks and fire breathe, The Cursed blade shall sheathe.
The land is set ablaze; And Silvery white will save the day.
Fight opposed with extreme dire, you shall find what you desire. The one to whom you embrace, Shall make you regret the haste.'
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