Mor'ranr was able to find an abandoned cave just a few miles out from some nearby town. I motioned for him to land as I could feel his hunger through our bond. It was like an explosion of fire that burned through my body, making even me hunger for the flesh of the animals that scattered around us, unknowing the danger they were in.

As soon as we landed I told Mor'ranr to go and hunt.

No, I can't leave you alone, Little One. You still don't understand the danger that lurks all around us. He protested.

I will be fine. I can feel your hunger gnawing through my body. Go and hunt, you can even bring it back here to feast as I can cook some of it. I will be fine… I continually stated until he seemed to finally get the point.

Man my dragon was stubborn.

Mor'ranr heaved a massive sigh before responding, Fine, I shall hunt. If any trouble arises do not hesitate to call for me.

I smiled and nodded before giving him a kiss on the muzzle. He nuzzled me for a second before taking off again, heading deeper into the woods. I gave a slight laugh before turning my attention back towards the cave. The wind was picking up a bit, without my consent of course, but instead of wasting energy to calm the spirits, I scavenged the land for fire wood.

After finding a few pieces of workable wood I found my way back to the cave. I located a dry spot deeper in the cave and finally decided to see what was inside the bag Artemis gave me. I pulled the silver pack off my back and unzipped it, my eyes scanning the items within the bag; I reached my hand in and pulled out the item on the top. My fingers brushed against the soft fabric of the clothes that resided within my bag.

Artemis seemed to pack me traveling clothes made out of a silver fabric that I assumed to have some sort of magical power. There also was a bit of food that I decided to save for a time when Mor'ranr or I couldn't hunt. A canteen was tucked to the side as well as a pouch that held a few hunting knives. I had a tent and a sleeping bag that transformed out of a few beads on a necklace. I smiled when I saw they had given me my Camp Half-Blood necklace and it seemed each bead held a different function. Being too lazy to figure them all out now, I looked at the piece of paper that sat at the bottom of the bag…

Jessamine Celeste, Daughter of Zeus and Rider to Mor'ranr,

You have been given enough supplies to aid your stay in this world, but other than this, there is little we can do to help. I was able to give you your necklace as well as enchant it to aid you during your time here. You will find that each bead holds a different magic but I warn you not to seek out their powers now, the time will come when you know their powers and when and where to use them. You will however find a new bead. In the center of the necklace I placed a small metallic symbol of Olympus, when the time comes you will be able to use this to call on one person to aid you in your time here. They can either be a demi-god in which case they can stay for the rest of your time or you may call on one god or goddess to aid you but only for one hour, then they will return to Olympus. Good luck, Dragon Rider. The fate of this land rests with you. They are in good hands.

Artemis, Goddess of the Hunt and the Moon

Ps. Nathaniel Gray misses you terribly. XOXO Aphrodite

I read and then reread Artemis' letter, my brain completely skipping Aphrodite's message, just focusing on the words from the Goddess of the Hunt. My fingers moved to begin to trace the beads of the necklace before tying it around my neck, watching as it fell into the middle of my chest. I smiled as I thought of the family I had back in my world.

My thoughts drifted towards what my friends were doing. I could almost picture Thalia running with the Hunters; Jason laughing with Piper and Leo back at the camp; Percy and Annabeth, walking hand in hand on the beach before sitting down near the Poseidon cabin; Sienna and McKenna laughing around in the Aphrodite cabin; Nico watching everyone with a scowl on his face; Kathrynne and Darius helping train the younger campers; Travis and Conner pulling a prank on Katie before she begins screaming at them…

I missed them all, even the constant wave of pranks from the twins.

I sighed, my spirit lifting slightly when I pulled out a picture from the bag. It was the one we all took last summer right after the second Giant war. Hazel and Frank ended up going back to Camp Jupiter but Jason decided to say back to be with Piper.

The picture showed Sienna, McKenna and Katie laughing by the fire, not knowing that Travis, Conner and Leo were creeping up behind them, water balloons in hand. Nico stood off to the side, talking with his half-siblings, Kat and Darius, and he was actually smiling. I sat in the middle with Thalia on one side, Jason on the other. The three of us had large smiles that spread across our faces, a rare thing for our busy lives. Piper sat beside Jason, their hands intertwined as she leaned against his shoulder. The only people who were not present were Annabeth and Percy who just happened to be hidden off to the side, gazing lovely into each other's eyes.

You miss your family back in your world. Mor'ranr said as I saw his large form slither into the cave. He held a small rabbit in his jaws, one I guessed he grabbed for me.

Of course I do, but my mission remains the same. I-We were sent here to make sure this land was granted peace. My feelings towards my home are irrelevant in this situation. I paused, my heart wrenching at the words towards my family. I will always love and miss them, but right now, my attention is needed here. My family and life outside here can wait.

Mor'ranr nodded his large head and lay down comfortably around me, his tail snaking around until he was circling me, his wings covering me like a canopy. Well, until then. I hope I can give you the comfort and security these friends of yours always seemed to possess. His deep voice chuckled as he warmed my body with the fire within him. I smiled, no longer feeling hungry as I curled up beside the warm body of my dragon. Mor'ranr's wings and body fully concealed me as I felt my eyes begin to droop, sleep taking over my mind and body.

My last thoughts were directed towards how grateful I felt towards Hecate for blessing me with such a wonderful dragon. With Mor'ranr by my side, I felt thoroughly convinced that we could accomplish anything…

Anything.

And then I was greeted by sleep, welcoming the familiar threads of darkness.