A/N: In this story, the labyrinth hasn't collapsed like it did in the books. Just thought I'd say that before you read the next few chapters :)
Chapter Five: Prophecies
Melody's POV:
It was hard to register I'd just met my mother, as I sat with Annabeth, Alex and a few other siblings. I was deep in thought as dinner passed, and when my head hit the pillow I instantly fell asleep.
The next morning I spoke to my other siblings more, finding out the others' names were Lizzie, Tom and Dean. Morning activities were fun-archery and canoeing. I always put too much power on the bowstring in archery: irritating all the dryads living in trees behind the targets.
I was better at canoeing, where I paired up with Alex, who was quite skilled and taught me a few things I didn't know. I mostly understood canoeing as I'd done it a few times, so we were soon able to relax and talk whilst canoeing.
She explained about the camp oracle-Rachel-and how prophecies were given before quests. Apparantly it couldn't be good that a Goddess came to personally warn us. Alex decided she was going to go to Chiron at dinner about it, so I agreed to go with her.
Larka's POV:
Hephaestus cabin was running activities in the craft centre all day. I sat at the computer coding automatons some campers had made that connected to computers for directions. I walked around looking at peoples non-mechanical work as well, offering advice. Darius had come to visit me (Leo sniggered at this a lot) but I was fine talking to him all day.
After lunchtime, the Athena cabin came down, which included Melody. I hadn't seen her to talk to since yesterday. We spoke briefly, and she laughed at me and Darius, before she went to the sculpting part of the room.
After the last cabin had been through the workshop, I headed for dinner. Hephaestus cabin had apparantly dropped in members quite rapidly, leaving only four members. This meant our table wasn't as cramped as some of the others. I couldn't help glancing across at Darius more often than I should during dinner, and after dinner he came straight over.
"Ooh la la." Leo teased before walking away to join the Aphrodite girls.
Alex's POV:
We hadn't told any of the other Athena kids about Athena appearing last night. Annabeth seemed suspicious. I stood, saying I needed to talk to Chiron about getting Melody a weapon (which was partly true, but wasn't the main reason I was going to talk to him) Annabeth nodded, but watched us with narrowed eyes.
"What do you brats want?" Just like Dionysus to be so charmingly kind when we approached the table him and Chiron were at.
"To talk to Chiron." I replied evenly.
"Hello?" Chiron looked up before Dionysus could say or do anything else.
"I was wondering if we can get Melody a weapon." I knew if I openly asked to talk to Chiron alone, Mr D would order it to be in front of him as well.
"Ah. Okay. Come along now." We followed Chiron out of the pavillion.
When we were out of earshot, Chiron turned. "Is that all you wanted to ask?" He gave me a knowing look.
"Not really. Athena visited and claimed Melody in person."
"What did she say?" Chiron knew the Gods well.
"She said that there's to be a prophecy soon."
"Ok. Well, Melody should visit Rachel soon." Chiron turned to leave.
"What about my weapon?" Melody called after him.
"Rachel isn't that scary." He chuckled.
"Oh, I'm sure she's not. I just wouldn't mind a weapon in general."
"Well, Alex knows where the weapons are." Chiron headed back to the pavilion.
"So, weapons or prophecy first?" I asked.
Melody wondered a moment. "Prophecy seems more important."
"Alright." I knew my way up the hill a little to the cave where Rachel would be.
Melody's POV:
There was a purple velvet curtain across the entrance of the cave.
"Hello?" Alex called. I wasn't expecting the normality of when the curtain was drawn.
"Yes?" The girl who appeared had frizzy red hair and wore normal but worn-down clothes that were covered in doodles of random sorts. Behind her were things that looked like a normal teenagers' room-TV, iPod docking station, clothes strewn everywhere. The only thing that not every teenager has-but were still regular-were loads of paintings scattered about.
"Oh, hey Alex." Rachel turned and narrowed her eyes slightly at me.
"I haven't seen you before." She stated.
"I'm new." I replied.
"Ah. So what are you two after?"
"Athena says we need a prophecy."
"Okay. Well, you've already approached-the seeker may ask." Her already green eyes seemed to have a slight glow of a different, more luminous shade of green.
I looked at Alex, who looked at me and nodded, before stepping back. I had a sense I should ask-but I didn't know what.
"What was Athena warning us about?" I heard myself ask.
Rachel's eyes turned fully luminous green then, and she spoke in a voice that wasn't like her own.
"Eight shall travel, Though mysteries that unravel.
Into the dark of the labyrinth, To find a goddess and a nymph.
Will they overpower the goddess of power, Will they do it by the right hour.
Child of Zeus' final sight of light, Another's final step into the night."
Alex ran forward to catch her as she lurched forward, choking. The luminous green had faded from Rachel's eyes.
I stood, frozen.
Child of Zeus' final sight of light.
The only thing I could think of is how Dan was a child of Zeus.
