Everything is Changing

The Beginning of the Quest

          Maggie's Point Of View
   I got up first. Nico was still asleep, with his arms still around me. I slipped out of his arms, careful not to wake him. It was 6:30, which was an hour before we needed to be ready. I grabbed two Nike backpacks from the closet. One is mine and one is Nico's but they are both black. I looked inside at the tag where we wrote our names. Once I figured out which one was which I went over to the dresser. Quietly, I opened the drawers and got clothes for both of us and put them in the right bag. I put on my outfit. I was wearing a dark blue tank top and black pants with my combat boots and Converse. I brushed my teeth and put my hair in a ponytail. Nico was starting to stir, so I went over to the bed and leaned over him. When he opened his eyes, he smiled. Then he frowned.
    "Am I late?" He asked.
    "No. I woke up a half hour earlier than needed but everything is ready." I explained.
He smiled and leaned up and kissed my lips. When he pulled away he sat up. He looked at me then pulled me towards him.
"You look beautiful, Ghost Queen!" He hugged me and kissed my cheek. I squealed because I was surprised.
"Thanks, Ghost King." I looked at the time. "But you have to get ready. We have to be at the Big House in ten minutes. And I want to see if Annabeth will braid my hair." I added.
"Hold on. I'll get dressed and braid your hair." He told me.
He got up and grabbed a black shirt and black pants. He changed then slipped on his combat boots. He kneeled on the bed.
"Okay. Sit down." He patted the spot in front of him.
    I walked over and sat down then handed him my brush. He went to work. He finished in five minutes which is awesome because my hair is long. He did a French braid. The braid went down to the middle of my back.
"Thank you! Now let's go!" I grabbed my bag and Nico grabbed his. "Last one there has to carry all the bags." I yelled to him then took off in a mad sprint.
I could hear him behind me so I started running faster. I dropped my bag on the ground when I got to the Big House to signal I was there first. Arms wrapped around my waist and spun me around. The arms put me down. I turned around to see Nico out of breath and laughing.
"Nico!" I yelled at him. He laughed so hard he fell to the ground. "I still win, dummy." He finally settled down a little.
"I know. But that doesn't mean I can't love you." He said. I held out my hand to help him up. He accepted. When he was up he leaned in to kiss me.
"Hey guys!" Aaron said, just as Nico was about to kiss me. Nico turned towards Aaron and gave him the death glare.
"Hey Aaron! You ready?" I asked.
"Yep. I have enough clothes for a week in here." He patted his backpack.
"Okay, good. Let's start walking towards the barrier. We are suppose to meet Chiron there. Then we'll take the car." I explained.
We started walking. Aaron was on my right hand side. Nico was on my left. I'm guessing that Nico got jealous because he wrapped his arm around my waist. Nico was carrying my backpack as part of the bet so I ran up the hill. Nico ran after me. Aaron followed suit. I approached Chiron.
    "Okay. So who's going to drive us?" I ask because no one was there besides us.
    "Aaron is. He just got his driver's license." Aaron held up his driver's license.
    "Okay. But I call shotgun and the music plug." I said. Aaron and Nico laughed.
    "Whatever you want babe." Nico said.
    "Yeah. Whatever you want ba—" Aaron started to say.
    "You better stop that sentence right there. Right now." Nico said. He looked about ready to murder Aaron.
    "Yes sir." Aaron said, backing away.
    "Alright. The demigod is in your hometown, Maggie. It's a girl your age. She will be easy to notice. Be careful. And I know the prophecy said 'One will be tested on the line.' but you and me know very well there are loopholes or different meanings. And if anyone can figure it out it's you." Chiron said to me.
    "Thank you. We will be back. All of us." I said.
    We said our goodbyes and got in to the car we had. It was a 2015 black Equinox. Nico put our bags in the trunk and hopped in the backseat. He sat behind Aaron's seat. I got in the passenger's seat and Aaron got in and started the car. I grabbed the aux cord and plugged my phone in. Aaron started the car. We started driving while I was deciding on a song.
    "Maggie, are you going to choose a song on this quest or the next one?" Nico asked sarcastically.
    "On this one. Hold on. I have to find a good song. By the way, you guys have to put up with me singing." I explained.
    "It's okay. I don't mind." Aaron said.
    "I would be mad if you didn't beautiful." Nico leaned forward and kissed my cheek.
    "Nico, the car is moving. You better sit in that seat with a seatbelt on. Or you have more to worry about than getting hurt from a car accident." I yelled at Nico.
   "Okay. I'm sorry. I just love you." I turned and looked at him. He was pouting.
   "Ahhh. Dam your cuteness." I said. I put my hand back so I could hold his.
   "I am NOT cute. I AM FEAR ITSELF!" He said. I turned to him.
   "Sure. And I'm a blonde." I said. He looked at me. He acted like he didn't get it when I knew he got it. It's why I love him. He embraces my sarcasm.
   "But you have light brown hair?" He said.
   "I love you but we need to breakup." I let go of his hand and turned around.
   "You're right. I think we need a break." He said then turned to the window.

(A/N: Thank you, my readers. I love you guys so much and I wish I knew you guys. Seriously comment so I can see who you amazing people are. And Happy Thanksgiving!!! I hopeful it was wonderful and turkey filled!! Love you guys! I'm hoping to get a chapter up tomorrow but don't be mad if I don't. I have school.)