Quest of the Black Mist- Departure

[McKenna]

The sun was just starting to shine over the beauty of Camp Half blood, the only safe place for demi-gods. Although sometimes, when best friends fought, it could be more dangerous than the outside world. There was tension in the air, as demi-gods began to gather for the sendoff of their brave brothers and sisters who would be braving the world that morning.
Alina sat, with her eyes closed, against Thalia’s pine. All she wanted to do was forget about the quest, Nate, the fact that it was way to sunny of a day, Nate, the fight with Reed, and Nate. But for some reason it all kept flooding into her mind and threatening to explode. The daughter of Zeus’ mind ran like electricity, trying to plan the groups move once they got to New York. But it was useless, she couldn’t get her mind off of all of her other problems.
Her eyes fluttered open and squinted right away because of the bright morning sun. Checking her watch, she realized that it was exactly 5 o’clock and she was still the only quest member ready. But the rest should be coming soon.

[Sawyar]

Sawyar had gotten up later than she had wished and had hurried through her final check that morning. She took her weapons and locked the scabbards together at the top. They shrunk to a key chain and finally ready she ran out of the cabin. Instead of the fears and worries that most of the campers had, Sawyar felt excited and ready to go. Is it a bad thing that I'm actually kind of looking forward to this?...Probably. Sawyar reached the base of Half Blood Hill and she ran up the slope. She noticed that it was only Alina who was there. Oh, good. I thought I was going to be late. Reaching the top, she looked down past the border. It had been a while since she was in the mortal world for an extended period. She looked down at Alina. "So, what was the point on us getting going at dawn? Would seven or eight have been a better time? I mean, everyone would be getting up at that time anyway."

[Dominic Jones]

Dom hadn't had a good nights sleep. To begin with, there had been the obvious worries. Although him and Sawyer had reached an agreement, he was still worried about her. Sure she was older than him, and yes, she could handle herself and keep herself save, but she could still sometimes be impulsive and reckless, and that could endager her. And then, when he did finally start to drift of at about one in the mourning, he had reciceved a dream. To describe a Demi-God dream, you only needed one word. Suck. They suck. And this was no better.

A darkened room. The smell of the sea is at hand. A door. As he got closer to it, it swung open, revealing.... the beach. The waves crashing against the shoreline. Approching the edge, the water began to churn. He reached for his blade, but it wasn't there. Out of the churning water came the same mystery girl he had seen not one ok. "Who are you? Why do you keep appearing to me?" No answer. Instead she just stands there, watching the sea. Finally, 'I've missed you all these years Dom' " How do you know my name?" Once again, no answer. She put her finger to her lip, and pointed to the ocean. 'I've been here your whole life. Watching you. I'm your past, present and future. I can say no more, but I can tell you something. You don'y need to worry about Sawyer. The prophecy doesn't relate to her.' "But then who?" 'I'm sorry young one. I can tell you know more' A sudden wave appears. She dissapears, and the waves take me. Before I can do anything, my father appears me. "Dad. What are you doing here?" 'I can't stay for long. But know this son. This quest is going to be difficult. More difficult then anything you've ever faced before. Brace yourself lad" And with that darkness washes over me.

Dom flung himself up. He grabbed his watch and looked at the time. 5:02. He wasn't that late, but he that some people could be real sticklers for time keeping. So, being as quiet as he could, he got out of bed, dressed as fast as he could, grabbed his ring and bracelet and slipped them on. He then grabbed the two hunting knifes and strapped them to his forearms. Leaveing a not explaning that while he was gone, Brandy was in charge. He then opened the door, and he was gone. He was halfway up the hill, when he remembered his promise that he would tell Chiron if anything more to do with the girl happened. He glanced at his watch and saw that he was late enough. "As soon as I get a spare moment, I'll Iris messagd him." He muttered to himself. As he approched Thalias pine, he saw Alina and Sawyer both there already. As he approched, he didn't say anything, and he knew his facial expression was bound to raise some questions. He was rarely seen with a stony face. But, if any questions came his way, he'd answer them as best as he could, without giving away to much.

[Abbie]

Amaria had been up for hours not being able to sleep, but who could? She was both anxious and excited. She grabbed her onyx ring that was sitting on a table by her bed, and walked out the door. She quickly pulled up her hood over her head, hidding from the sun. Of course there was the thought in all of their heads that this was a dangerous quest, and they could be the one that doesnt come back. Amaria pushed that thought to the back of her head, wanting to have an open mind for the quest and focus on the problems at hand.
When she she got to the top of the hill she was relieved that she wasnt the last to arrive. Alina was sitting against Thalia's tree, Sawer was standing next her looking out beyond the border, where they would soon be, but when Amaria looked at Dom he had an unusual expression on his face. Amaria didnt know Dom that well, but it didnt seem like he was himself. It could just be the whole quest thing, but something about his expression made Amaria think it was more than that. She was about to ask him if everything was ok, but decided to keep her mouth shut.

[McKenna]

OOC: SOOO SHORT. Don't have time for anything else right now. Sorry...


Alina noticed Amaria walk up and she nodded to her. Then Argus pulled up with the car. Alina took one more look around, hoping she would see Reed standing around, waving goodbye to her, but she didn't. She threw her backpack in the Camp Half Blood van and climbed in, waiting for the rest.

[Abbie]

ooc: mines really short too.

Without a backward glance, Amaria climbed into the car behind Alina. She was glad to be out of the sun, but she also didnt like the confined space of the car.
Amaria looked over at Alina, who didnt look so good, and asked, "Do you still think Reed's up to something?"

[Sawyar]

Sawyar had heard Dom come up the hill. She was going to greet him, but he looked terrible so she thought better of it. She'd ask later so he didn't have to announce it the the whole team if he didn't want to. Amaria joined them after another minute or two. She looked back at the camp, which was still very much asleep. Maybe I can catch up on my sleep in the car, she thought stifling a yawn. She was going through a list of what she had with her in her mind when Argus appeared with the car. Alina and Amaria were in first and Sawyar followed, going to the seat behind them. She had yet to see David, and she wondered if they would leave him behind if he didn't show up.

[David Forester]

David hadn't heard Alina wake up that mourning. But when he did wake up, he took one look at the alarm clock, and relised that he had overslept. Jumping up, he smacked his head on the top bunk."Oh. Jimminy Cricket.' He said, a bot louder then ment to. Looking around, he saw that he hadn't woken anyone up. Slipping out of bed, he quickly exchanged his pyjamas for some proper clothes, grabbed the bag he had prepared the night before, put his pen/Double Edged Blade into his pocket and slipped his ring/Shield onto his finger. With that all done, he quietly slipped out the door, and up the hill to Thalia's pine tree. As he arrived, he noticed that everyone was there and, noticing Doms face and before he could stop himself, he said, "Woah Dom, what's the matter with you?'

[McKenna]

"Yes." Alina nodded her head and turned to Amaria. "I have no idea what it is, but he is definitely up to something."

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Reed wanted to shout out. He wanted to run up and hug Alina, tell her goodbye. But he knew he couldn't. He had to protect her, and the only way to do that was to not tell her anything.
He watched as the group crawled into the van. A few other campers had come around to say farewell but none of them noticed him because he had hidden himself very well up in a tree near the road. As soon as the van left, he would have to put his plan into action.

[Dominic Jones]

Dom looked around camp as the rest of the group slowly came filing up the hill. When Amaria came up, it looked like she was going to say something to him, but she just ignored him, and went to speak to Alina. He breathed a silent sigh of relief. He wasn't ready to talk just yet. A couple of minutes later, the van arrived, and David still hadn't turned up. He took one final look around camp, and was abou to join the others in the van, when he heard footsteps. Turning around, he was about to say, "About time." But before he could David said "Woah Dom, what's the matter with you?' Dom turned to him and said, a little colder than he ment, "I don't think thats any of your business David." With that he turned on his heel, stalked to the van, and took a seat right at the back away from everyone else.

[Sawyar]

occ: Sorry for the little bit of power playing, just thought we should get this moving.

Sawyar glanced back at Dom as he dropped down in a seat. His look was sour and angry. Not a wise move on talking to him, she thought. She was going to tell him he didn't have to snap at David for asking a simple question. One that everyone was probably thinking. But he looked pissed off enough, plus she didn't want to start an argument in the car with everyone else. Besides she could guess easily enough what was eating him. David got in, and Argus placed the car in drive and they were off.

[Dominic Jones]

As Dom flung himself onto the backseat, he let out a small groan. For the first time since he had arrived at Camp-Half Blood, he had allowed his anger to rise and get the better of him, after telling himself that he was going to keep his anger under control. Maybe it was because it was early. But inside, he knew that wasn't the truth. It was that dream. Couldn't his dad have given him better advice. Rubbing his eyes, he looked foward and saw Sawyer looking away from him. He felt his anger rising again, and before he could stop himself, he snapped at her."Got something you'd like to say Sawyer." He suddenly bit his tongue. What was the matter with him. He wasn't usually this angry.

[Sawyar]

When Dom snapped at her Sawyar considered ignoring him, but she dismissed that idea. Instead she looked calmly at Dom. "Of course I'd like to say a few things to you. But I may regret saying them later, just as you will regret your attitude later. I'll be happy to talk to you when you are calm and not about to bite off the heads of anyone who tries to talk to you," her face was blank but her eyes were cold. She turned back to the front and crossed her arms. She'd ignore him until he wasn't so irritable. She did look indifferent, but she was worried about him. The quest had him worried sick, but there was something else that was bothering him.

[Dominic Jones]

Sawyers attitude made Dom want to punch something. Anything. Ok. In all honesty, it wasn't actually Sawyer that had him pissed of. He was annoyed with himself, because he had let his anger get the better of him. He was obviously worried sick about this damn quest. He knew that he had made a deal with Sawyer, but the way he was acting. He'd probably have them both dead within the hour. But mostly. He was annoyed that his dad had given some of the worst advice ever. He silently groaned. Sometime he wished he'd never been born a Demigod.

[Sawyar]

Sawyar could feel Dom's anger and frustration from where she sat but she continued to ignore it. Instead she leaned forward so she could talk to Alina. "Sorry to interrupt," she said, pushing aside what Alina and Amaria were talking about, "but can I assume that we will be taking a plane? Or what?" She raised and eyebrow questioningly and looked at the leader of the quest.