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Castor (Chase) Jolivette)

All of yesterday was a blur for some reason. I rubbed my eyes and looked around the cabin. The dark blue walls were pretty bare, except a picture of Dad next to the sun above the door. There was also a bunch of posters for bands, sneakers, and family photos by Alex's bed.

I got out from under the warm blankets and walked over to the bathroom. TJ was gone, but Alex was still in bed, so I tried to sing as quietly as I could when I was in the shower. I threw on some jeans, a dark red t-shirt, and my favorite (and only decent) pair of black converse high-tops. I ran out the door and immediately bumped into someone. I really need to start looking where I'm going.

It can be whoever you want, but you better hurry, this offer won't last long! xD

Ani:

I ran straight into someone, which sent me sprawling across the ground.

"Sorry! I really need to watch where I'm going." Said the guy, Chase I believe.

Standing up, I brushed myself off and said "Not your fault - it takes two people to collide - two people need to be not looking."

With that said, I stuck my hand out as an offering to help him up as I said, "Hey, I'm Ani"

~Fergus~

I rush out of The Aphrodite Cabin, not looking at any of Aura's cabin mates. I stood out side for a second; watching a bunch of Zeus kids zapping each other. Doubt and Confusion wafted through me as my mind raced at a zillion questions per second: what the heck was that.... that thing that attacked Aura and I? Where did it come from? What caused it? Who caused it? But all that disappeared when Aura came out. My smile widens as I notice her.

"Hey, Are you feeling better?" I asked, noticing her clutching her arm.

"Yeah... thanks" she looks at the ground and pauses, then blurts out "Fergus, do think the dreams can transfer to reality?"

Her eyes dart back and forth, scanning my face for answers. I think about it.

"Umm... well" I scratch the back of my head. Dreams are a tricky thing; not quite reality, but not pure magic. It's the middle ground of existence where those two collide and mix. "It's somewhat possible. I mean, I can do it but only the person who I'm doing it on and I will see it and feel it. It doesn't exist to the rest of the world"

Aura purses her lips and furrows her brow as she tries to wrap her head around the idea. I fondle the ties of my sweatshirt; an annoying habit that sparked up whenever I felt an awkward silence . Finally Aura looked up.

"I think I get it...." she bit her lip again, then exhaled "Anyways, what happened after?"

I blushed, this was going to be embarrassing. I could've lied, but for some reason I decided to tell Aura the Truth. "After the..dark, I woke up but you didn't. I tried to enter your dream; but you weren't dreaming at all. You were in some sort of coma. This was about two hours ago, and it was dark and cold so I kinda carried you back here. Then I changed and came back just before you got up"I was sure she would find it creepy that I snuck into her cabin twice, but she just smiled.

"Thanks"

"My pleasure"

Suddenly she notices my hair "Umm.. did you curl your hair?"

My hand is up their in a flash. "Im sorry, it changes every time I sleep, I can change it if you want" Aura laughed.

"No, it's fine, I kinda like it" she smiled.

I felt my face flush. Then I wondered something.

"That question earlier about dreams and reality, why'd you ask that?"

Changed it from Chariot Race

I'm confused. What time of day is it? Like what time? I know it's the second day but I'm confused about the time. Someone clear this up. PLEASE?

Oh dear...we're lost rather bad aren't we. It's Tuesday morning, just getting up. The kids who have partners for the chariot races are grabbing breakfast and going to work on their chariots. Those who don't grab a partner (with no chance of winning unless you planned ahead) or sit around and talk until they can watch the chariot races. I'm announcing the winning number...now. Does that clear things up?

Cam~ Next time talk to me about being partners with Aura. It's fine, but you're a little late to select a number, so they can't win.

T.J

I wake to the sound of birds outside the window. It's the day of the chariot race! I think to myself. Chase and Alex are still in bed, but that doesn't matter. I slip on the first clothes I grab, I Nike shirt and some shorts. I slip them on and I'm out the door. I head into the mess hall and grab a pair of toast. (Inside joke with myself.) I eat them while running back to the cabin. I grab all the stuff I need and head to the chariot. I look through what I have. My sword, a basketball, greek fire, and some other stuff. I realize that I forgot something so I head back. There it is. In my drawer I have a Nerf gun which I kept for this time. I grab it and head out. It's only six shots but it'll do. I head back to the chariot and take the bullets out of the gun. I carefully take the tops off them and grab the greek fire. I carefully insert some Greek fire in all of the bullets and slip the caps back on. My secret weapon. I smile and the horrible pun and get to work on the chariot.

(Sorry it's so short. Crafty can jump in whenever.)

Where's written?

Aura


"That question earlier about dreams and reality, why'd you ask that?" Fergus asks.

I feel my body stiffen. I didn't want to tell Fergus that his dream- nighmare- spirit thing had hurt me. That would just ruin everything that had happened last night. I wasn't even fully sure what was going on in my mind when I asked it. Did I mean just my arm or everything I'd told Fergus. Probably both. I look back up at him.

"I... just curious. My arm hurts a little, but it's probably nothing."

His eyes widen in concern and I curse in ancient Greek mentally. He didn't need to worry about me, honestly, it was nothing.

"Are you ok?"

"Fine," I brush away his concerns, " It's nothing, I promise."He nodds, but doesn't seem fully sure. "So. That concludes the Aura tours! Please fly with us again!" I say in a sing-songy voice, suddenly remembering that I am the one who is supposed to be giving the tour.

A small smiles tugs at Fergus' lips." Anytime."

There's a small pause and I know both of us are remembering Argos. How everything there was so pure and perfect, it almost made you want to leave reality fully. Yet you can't. Reality is a full rope that you need to hang on to, with your life. We both knew that.

"You going to the chariots?"

Fergus looks flustered, as though he hadn't heard of them or wasn't sure what I was asking. " I don't have a partner, no."

I smile. He made it sound like not entering the chariot races made him a loser.

"Good. Now I'll have someone to sit with."

A smile of relief appears on Fergus' face. I've only been in one chariot race in my career here at camp. That didn't end well. Let's just say Aphrodite kids go good with love, but not so much in Chariot races. Usually, I sit with Bella or Aetos but this year they somehow both snagged partners.

"And so will I."

Another moment of silence. I still see a fleck of worry in Fergus' eyes and I reach out and grab his hand, pulling myself close to his ear.

"Please don't worry about me."

"I won't," he whispers back," Your fully capable of taking care of yourself."

I let go of his hand, smiling.

"You think so?"

"Of course. Now how about some breakfast?"

I laugh. " Sure, come this way and I'll lead you to the mess hall..."


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Spirit Jones

I yawn, jumping from my bed. Nick's still sleeping but I know I have about ten minutes until he gets up. I change into my dark jean shorts and sleaveless shirt, running a brush through my hair and getting out of the cabin before Nick get's up.

Today's the day of the Chariot races! I love the chariot races. I mean, who wouldn't? I sprint to the Dining Hall and grab one of the granola bars that they have set up for the chariot racers. I then grab a piece toast, smother in peanut butter and shove them down my throat on the way to my cabin. Bursting in, I see immedietly that Nick was gone. I smile to myself, knowing my siblings so well. I duck under my own bunk and pull out my own personal prank supply. Most kids in the cabin had one, but we saved them for special occasions. I rummage through my supplies. Greek fire? Nah, everyone would use that. Silly string, no way. Spikes that erupt fire? Perfect. I shove them in my bag, gently, so they don't errupt. My eyes catch a a small yellow box with a warning lable across it. I totally forgot I had this! I hold it up, hearing the faint buzz of the electric bee's. I put in my bag, grinning like a man woman. T.J. would be so proud. Speaking of which, I should probably go find him. I put a few more things in my bag and stand up.
I look around the clearing, looking for T.J's dirty blond head high above everyone else's. I spot him a little off from everyone else, fiddling with something in his hand. I creep up behind him quietley, pressing on his jumper cables. He jumps, turning around to me.

"Hey," I say with a smile.

"Hey yourself."

I spot what he was fiddling with, a nerf gun.

"I'm partially afraid to find out what you plan to use that for and partially intruged."

"Oh this?" he holds up the gun, a smile on his face," I plan to scare away our competion with my Nerf abilities."

I roll my eyes, giving him a shove.

"What's it really for?"

"Honest?" his voice drops." It's got Greek fire in it."

My hand goes up to my mouth.

"Your a mad genius. That's great."

"Can you top that?"

I roll my eyes again." I'm a Hermes girl. Of course I can."

I drop to the ground and get the spikes and bee box from my bag. T.J. whistles as he see's the spikes and his eyes grow wide when he notices the bee box.

"Are those the programable kind?"

"Yep. They can do whatever we want them to- within reason, of course. There an older model, but they'll work well."

"I'll say."

He helps me up and we head over towards the Chariot's spot, where the skeleton of our chariot sat. It was barely anything, but when we were done with it, it would be the world's best death trap. I drop back down to my knees and grab the spikes, beggining to wind them around the wheels. T.J. drops beside me, putting one of his contraptions into the chariot. Best. Deathtrap. Ever.

"What are you doing?" I ask him, leaning on his shoulder to get a better look.

Aura led me through the cabins, holding my hand lightly. I noticed a few campers throw us second glances. I twisted my lip. I wasn't exactly an expert on being the center of attention. Aura turned an noticed.

"What's wrong?" she asks me. "Seriously, I'm fine" I smile, but she sees right through it; how could she know me so well after only one night together? She looks around and notices the camper's who quickly avert their gaze. "Don't worry about them" she laughed. "Aphrodite's get a lot of attention" she said; her laughter dying into bitterness. I don't blame her.

We reached the mess hall soon after and I grabbed an orange from a bowl. Aura didn't get anything, but instead turned to the head of the Hall, where a fight was breaking out...

Ok, completly lost, sorry. Could someone like... please mention me in their post so I'll have something to work off of?

Aetos Kalimas Seriously, can someone be the person that Chase bumps into? I can't really post until someone is that person!

I threw off the covers and jumped out of bed, which was strange since I'm really not a morning person. I ran in the bathroom and took a quick shower. The Chariot Race was today, so I didn't want to get my nice clothes dirty. I put on my Camp Half-Blood t-shirt, some jean shorts, and my good running shoes. After I brushed my teeth and did my hair, I was out the door.

A pang of hunger hit me, and I jogged up to the Mess Hall. I was the only one there, which I thought was odd. I grabbed some scrambled egg whites, a whole grain muffin, and some orange juice. I was trying to watch my figure. I wolfed it all down and headed towards the Zeus cabin.

There were people moving around inside, and as much as I wanted to see them in their pajamas, I knocked on the door.

"Hang on a sec!" A girl yelled. I opened the door to a very tired looking Kassie White. She normally looked really good, but it looked like she had just woken up.

"What?" She asked.

"Um, is Savannah in there?" I didn't want to seem to pushy, because she looked very cranky this morning.

"Yeah, why?"

"I- Um, we need to work on the chariot today." I said shakily. Just then she came to my rescue. She was wearing faded jeans and a paint splattered t-shirt, with gray converse. It wasn't her best outfit, but she still managed to pull it off.

"Wow Aetos, you look good today!" She piped cheerily.

"You don't look too bad yourself." I said cooly. She blushed at this. Kassie scoffed and went back inside.

"You ready to go work on the chariot?" I was seriously asking, because I had absolutely no ideas for it.

"Nope. Not yet anyway. I'm starving. You wanna go eat breakfast?"

"Actually, I already ate. But I'll go with you." I offered.

"Great! I have the best idea for the chariot." I held her hand in mine. She stopped for a moment, but regained the ability to speak. I thought it was the right time, so I made my move. I glanced over at her, and she averted my gaze. I had made a move, but had it been the right one?

By the way, I kind of brought in Kassie. I mentioned her at least. Hope it helps!

Thank you thank you thank you!!

~Kassie White~

I wasn't feeling good today, but to see those two happy, it made me smile. I loved how everyone had their own crush that they hung out with. It was cute. I wondered to myself where Nick was. Feeling my smile widen, I hurried to get dressed, pulling on a pair of old jeans and a tank top. I pulled my hair back in a ponytale, put on my hightop converse, and skipped out the door.

I was looking for Nick, but I ended up running into Raine. We laughed and apologized.

"Hey," I said when she began to walk away. "Do you want to go.. um, hang out or something?" I asked.

*just helping you out Hopie(:*

Please don't leave me hanging on the fight thing... sorry if it's god-modding a little I just witnessed a fight at school that day so drew inspiration from that.

*pssssst....Amfliflier, Ani ran into Chase at the top of the page right under your post.*

Wow, now I feel stupid. I'll work on my post for him later. Thank you!