Heir of a Titan - Book 2 PJO

Chapter 42: Secrets Revealed

Chiron was looking at the four of us and raised his eyebrows.

"Chiron, Rachel Dare," I said. "Rachel, this is our teacher, Chiron."

"Hello," Rachel said, she looked so glum and dejected. She didn't look at all surprised that Chiron was a centaur. I pressed my lips together I needed to tell her everything, clearly Percy forgot our conversation at home when we needed Sally's blessings.

"You are not asleep, Miss Dare," he pointed out. "And yet you are mortal?"

"I'm mortal," she agreed, like it was a depressing thought. I looked to Raph again. Trying to lip read was awful when you're tired.

"The pilot fell asleep as soon as they passed the river. Don't know why he didn't. Just knew she had to be here, to warn Percy and Nora." he signed for me.

"Warn Percy and Nora?"

"She's been seeing things," Percy said. "Writing lines and making drawings."

Chiron raised an eyebrow. "Indeed? Tell me."

She did. I raised my hand and waved it. 

Chiron was too busy stroking his beard. "Miss Dare... perhaps we should talk."

"Chiron," Percy blurted, he looked anxious and worried. "You... you'll help Rachel, right? I mean, you'll warn her that she's got to be careful with this stuff. Not go too far."

His tail flicked like it does when he's anxious. "Yes, Percy. I will do my best to understand what is happening and advise Miss Dare, but this may take some time. Meanwhile, you and Miss. Blofis should rest. We've moved your parents' car to safety. The enemy seems to be staying put for now. We've set up bunks in the Empire State Building. Get some sleep."

"Everyone keeps telling me to sleep..." But Percy got up and trudged away.

"Can I say something?" I finally leapt to my feet, heat radiated off me, I was tired and frustrated.

The three remaining all looked at me.

"Yes Nora?" Chiron asked, using his ASL, "What would you like to say."

"I'm positive I know what's happening! Can I talk to you quickly?"

Chiron nodded. I held up a hand for Raph for a second. I saw the look of hurt in his eyes, but he nodded and I followed Chiron a ways away. Rachel looked dejected and lonely sitting alone in the curb.

"Alright Nora, what is it." Chiron asked, he didn't bother using his mouth, just his ASL.

"Rachel is my cousin. My mom and her dad were siblings. The Dares are direct descendants of Pythia- the Oracle of Delphi. You know this...though don't you. I've seen dreams. Apollo loved my mom, and she was going to break the curse of the Oracle- she had the gift of the Sight...she could see visions and dreams of the future, she could see through the mist. But then she got pregnant... Then died. Rachel has the gift too. She could break the curse!"

"I've had an inkling. Especially when you did not loose your mind when the Oracle at camp breathed into you. You also possess the gift, which is why your Sight is strong."

I nodded. "Apollo said the same thing."

I explained everything dad told me about my mom, and what Apollo said and the dreams Hestia showed me and the ones about Hades cursing the Oracle.

He looked troubled, but he was nodding like I confirmed his suspicions.

"Thank you Nora for explaining this. I will talk to Rachel, and I will handle this situation with the utmost care."