Chapter One: We Become A Force To Be Rekoned With

''' Chapter 1 '''

''' We Become A Force To Be Reckoned With '''

     “Ok, so you just expect us to believe that there is a camp that hides out Trojans?” Nick Villalobos, a son of Thanatos asked.

     “Yes, Nick,” Chiron said, “The Trojans lost the war, but were not wiped out, the remaining Trojans very much hate the Greeks.”

The camp let that sink in. The satyrs were all gathered listening to the meeting.

“We will need a quest right?” Called a girl from the crowd that I didn’t recognize. She was pretty I guess, judging from the fact that she was with the Aphrodite cabin, whoa scary thought there. I told myself to slow down. I’d never talked to this girl, I was out of my mind.

“Yes, Madison, we will need a quest. Who will lead it though?” Chiron asked.

“I will,” Joe said.

<p style="text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Tahoma', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 20pt">I looked at him, “I thought you didn’t like being a leader?” I asked him.

<p style="text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Tahoma', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 20pt">“I don’t,” He responded, “But remember my prophecy? Child of the sky stand up and lead? This is me.”

<p style="text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Tahoma', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 20pt">Joe walked up to our Oracle, and asked for his prophecy. Rachel’s eyes turned green, and green smoke poured out of her mouth. The prophecy rang in our ears.

<p style="text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0in 0in 10pt">''<span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Tahoma', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 20pt">“Child of Lightning command the boat ''

<p style="text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0in 0in 10pt">''<span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Tahoma', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 20pt">One child from every cabin the ship must tote ''

<p style="text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0in 0in 10pt">''<span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Tahoma', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 20pt">The Descendants of Troy lie with an evil cause ''

<p style="text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0in 0in 10pt">''<span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Tahoma', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 20pt">To bring back the sky from the ancient laws.” ''

<p style="text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Tahoma', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 20pt">“Yikes,” I said, “Sounds dangerous.”

<p style="text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Tahoma', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 20pt">“Well, we will need a crew, one member from each cabin, step up to volunteer. I was the first to step up.

<p style="text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Tahoma', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 20pt">“You know I am in.” I said.

<p style="text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Tahoma', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 20pt">Zack followed suit. Lots of other kids also walked forward, including Nick and Madison. This was a formidable crew.

<p style="text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Tahoma', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 20pt">“I will come as well,” Chiron said, “Nadir? Will you represent the satyrs?”

<p style="text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Tahoma', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 20pt">“Sure Chiron.” Nadir said.

<p style="text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Tahoma', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 20pt">“Just try to keep your pants on this time,” I said, everyone laughed and went to their cabins.

Chapter Two: I Dream Of Horses