8 Oracle
After entering the attic Shawn walked to the Oracle and waited, a few minutes passed and the oracle didn't move an inch. just as he was about to leave a weird crackle rose and the oracle was looking at him,
"Cursed brother,
Mindless twins,
In the shadows, he resides,
with the keys to deaths domain,
Stolen, Missing, Gone,
Through betrayal, he shall be named,
to save or watch and let raze,"
The Oracle said in a chant before it collapsed and Shawn had to put it back to the chair,
Shawn headed back down the stairs slowly and then left to the patio where Chiron had been waiting, "Chiron, It's over... should I tell you what the oracle said?" Shawn asked
"Normally that's between you and the Oracle, but I can see you wish to talk about this, By the way, I don't believe you have actually had the chance to meet, this is Mr.D the temporary camp director," Chiron said
Smiling Shawn nodded to the man "Nice to meet you, Dionysus isn't it? you were alway's one of my favorite Greek Gods you know, I'm Shawn by the way," Mr.D flinched the obvious admiration in his tone reaching to his ego, "I like this one, Shawn you said? Very well I will remember your name, I leave you and Chiron to your discussion then," Mr.D said with a smirk,
When he left Chiron looked a little astounded with the man's actions, "Good job! That man hardly likes anything since a millennia ago, was he really one of your favorite Greek Gods?" Chiron asked
"Oh yeah, That guy did a lot of fun things and introduced so much to the world, not to mention he seemed pretty cool even when I was looking at it on a mythological standpoint," Shawn started before he was cut off by some light thunder,
"I said When I was, Relax my new friend," Shawn said to calm him,
"You are full of surprises you know that? but let us continue what was the prophecy?"
"The Prophecy was vague but I believe I know where I'm going and what I'm doing, here's the prophecy,"
"Cursed brother,
Mindless twins,
In the shadows, he resides,
with the keys to deaths domain,
Stolen, Missing, Gone,
Through betrayal, he shall be named,
to save or watch and let raze,"
"an interestingly vague one indeed, but yes I have heard the chatter of the keys to hade's being lost and possibly stolen, this seems to be clear to me now, Oh my this will be a hard quest for you Shawn, but it seems you are heading to hades..."
"I have come to the same conclusion, I will take my two companions and head to Hades to begin my search for Lord Hades Keys, I hope we can be on good terms it always seemed to me he really got the shaft while dividing up the domains, I will make an offering tonight to my Uncle's" Shawn said already planning his next step
"You will have to begin within the week, as it didn't seem to have a time limit but you should probably be quick about it, Gather your companions I will begin the travel arrangments," Chiron said
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Dinner 7:30 in the evening
Mess hall
The Mess Hall was fully packed and they were going to begin their offerings to the gods, Shawn held a large plate and headed up first, scraping some of the food into the flames Shawn began praying, 'To Hades I Shawn Jackson son of Poseidon and your nephew have taken the quest to help you with your problem, I will soon arrive please welcome me,' Scraping more of the food into the flames Shawn continued, 'To Poseidon, Father watch over me during this time,' scraping some more he did one more, 'To Dyonisus, Take care of my brother while I am gone please, If I do not return mold him well this is all I ask,' then something nagged at him it felt wrong to petition two of the big three without acknowledging the king, Shawn scraped even more food into the fire before stating, 'To Zeus king of the gods, I am Shawn Son of Poseidon, I have accepted a quest and would like to receive your blessing, I understant I am not supposed to exist but I am and I will live well for my friends and family... which include you... Uncle you have my admiration, Being king must not have been easy for all these years, should you ever need it you shall have me ready to help you in your times of need,' Then Shawn felt a connection cut and went back to his table.
After eating the campers remained seated until they were dismissed, Shawn had walked up to Chiron and asked If he may reveal his choices for companions, Chiron had nodded and Mr.D Looked rather happy with Shawn no doubt liking the earlier offering, I cleared my throat and garnered the Attention of the Half-bloods,
"As Some may know my name is Shawn Jackson son of Poseidon ruler of the sea, Today I have received a quest that may well be dangerous but I wished to bear both the prophecy and the companions who I have Chosen,"
Shawn cleared his throat and recited the prophecy,
"Cursed brother,
Mindless twins,
In the shadows, he resides,
with the keys to deaths domain,
Stolen, Missing, Gone,
Through betrayal, he shall be named,
to save or watch and let raise,"
"As you see, not exactly fetching some shield or scarf, But all the same It has been brought to us to help, I would Name Annabeth chase as my first companion"
The crowed Roared in approval, "And second..."
