Hi hi hi! I'm sooo sorry it's been such a long time since my last update, but I've been uber busy. Anyway, I finally got around to writing this, and hopefully my updates will be coming a lot faster, since I'm getting into the rhythm of school, and I finished my other story. Which is kind of suckish. Anyway. So, here it is. And please review. Have a great day!

~SugahRush~

Chapter Five

Stretching, I climbed out of bed and pulled on my robe. I headed downstairs and grabbed my car keys. I was halfway out of the driveway when it occurred to me to get dressed. I was back out in the car looking somewhat presentable in under five minutes. I stuck the key in the ignition and put it in reverse.

Ten minutes later I pulled into the driveway of a pleasant two-story home reminiscent of a Greek temple from the days of old. I stumbled up the sidewalk and rang the doorbell, which had a minotaur carved onto it. A few seconds later, the door swung open, revealing a tall black haired woman wearing a loose white with a gold girdle cord, black leggings, and a pair of metallic gladiator sandals.

Even at 7:15 in the morning, my best friend looked gorgeous. I used to feel a little inferior, when I was a teen, but if there's anything I learned from Athena, it's that beauty, in the grand scheme of things, doesn't really matter. It's what's on the inside. And currently, my inside wasn't doing that well.

Which was why I was here on Athena's front porch. She took one look at me and gasped. "Girlfriend, what happened to you?" she asked gently. She took my hand and tugged me inside.

The interior of her home was as beautiful and well decorated as she was. Huge panels of glass made up about forty percent of the walls. The furniture was all white silk and gleaming, dark mahogany and cherry. Vases of orange tiger lilies and purple orchids sat on side tables. Several parrots flitted around the vaulted ceiling. Our footsteps were muffled by thick, soft carpet.

Athena led me to a sleek white divan. I followed numbly. She gave me a tiny little push, and I sat down. She vanished into the kitchen and was back a couple of minutes later carrying a tray with two glasses of a red liquid on it.

I stared at it for a second. Athena, being from Greek mythology, had somewhat odd taste in drinks and food.

She noticed my hesitation. "Pomegranate juice. With a little something else." I translate this in my head. Some weird fruit and alcohol. I take one of the delicate stemmed glasses and knock back the blood red liquid inside. It tastes sweet and bitter at the same time, and I think of sunsets and the ocean. Its delicious. My eyes widen. "What all is in this stuff?" I ask. "Like I said, pomegranate juice, unicorn tears, and distilled dragon fire," she said. I smile at her. "I think I might need some to go," I sigh.

"What's wrong, 'Brina?" she asked, her almond shaped green eyes studying me closely.

"Daphne found something about an old prophecy. About the baby. And so we were over at my parents', trying to find a copy of it in the journals, and some thing contacted her, and apparently some guy called the King of the Golden Mountain has the prophecy. The thing, Daphne calls it Bob, says we need to get Farrah to fix Dorothy's second slipper, so we can trap some fae in here, and then Bob will help us find this king. And nobody knows what the prophecy even says. It's just supposed to be about the son of the King of Faerie and a mortal. Puck ditched the job, but he's still the king by birthright. Mustardseed is handling things officially, but I'm sure it's about us. I don'; know what to do! And we're supposed to go see Farrah this morning. I have to go."

"Sabrina, gal, you need to cool the jets. Here, finish your pomegranate juice."

I do, and it helps me feel calmer, more in control.

"Thanks, Athena," I say. And she has really helped. I stand up. I really did need to go.

"For everything." she smiles and stands up too. Wrapping me in a hug, she nods. "Good luck. Do you want me to come with?" I shake my head. "I think I'm okay." she nods again. "Bye," I say. She follows me to the door. As I drive away, I feel stronger than before. I feel like maybe the dragon fire has replenished my own.

Yes, I know. Short. But more to come soon! See ya later!

~SugahRush~