Dark Past

Chapter 1: Kronos will rise--again
"Kronos,"

"Yes,"

"He'll reform again?"

"I'm afraid so,"

"I suppose, a Titan is leading the search?"

"Yes, Mr. D." 

"Who is it? Prometheus, perhaps?"

"Close, but no. Another had risen."

"Another? How will they reborn the Lord of Time?"

"The only thing that can do this is the Kronos Stone."

That's when Chiron noticed the dining pavillion was completely silent. We had stopped eating and talking, our eyes fixed on Chiron and Mr. D, listening to their conversation. Mentally, we hoped the talk was a very frightening joke.

But Mr. D shook his head, annoyed. "Oh, great." He muttered. He looked at Chiron, expecting him to explain. Chiron shifted his hooves uneasily, his tail swishing back and forth. Finally, in what seemed like ages, he cleared his throat and said, "The Titan army--or what's left of it, was seen in France three days ago, searching for the very Kronos Stone, which is said to have the power to bring back the Lord of Time." He looked at Mr. D, as if he wanted him to help with this serious matter. But Dionysus yawned and motioned for the centaur to go on. Chiron sighed.

He continued. "It is indeed, that the Kronos Stone is somewhere in France. The actual place is still a mystery." He glanced at us with those hundred-year old eyes. "Coeus, the Titan of intellect is now leading the search. They are now in Strasbourg, as Hermes said."

"Percy Jackson," He called out. Percy stood up from his place at the Poseidon table. "Yes, Chiron?" He said. "You will lead a quest to find the Stone before Coeus. I think seven members are suitable." I was shocked. And so did the other campers. Chiron breaking the ancient law? Not something you expect everyday. Percy looked uncertain, but he nodded. "Sure, Chiron." He sat down.

"So," Chiron said, taking a deep breath and tried to smile. "It's time for the campfire. We could use some delicious s'mores, eh?" We relaxed a bit, and the Hermes cabin even mustered a cheer.

Then, the Oracle, Rachel Elizabeth Dare, came.