An Unexpected Battle

An Unexpected Visitor

Chapter 2~

"Chiron, I've detected another evil presence. Stronger than before and scarier," Aelita persisted to

Chiron, inside the Big House. "I'm worried. It all started after Cato came back from the quest to kill

the witch that had put a curse on Lou's brother. He seemed distracted. He also wore a black

pendant I never seen before. But when I approached him, he seemed perfectly fine. So I put it to

the side. I also had a premonition last night in my sleep. I was at the base of a huge temple in the

center of camp, standing next to an elvish archer about my age. He looked worried and sad. I felt

worried and sad. I felt as though you and everyone else in camp were dead and that Earth and the

gods were in grave danger. It all seemed strange and I could not get my mind off of it," Aelita

explained.

"Hmmm, strange. I will have to console Reyna and Dionysis and see what I can figure out. Until

then, keep this quiet and if you experience anything else, please come to me right away," Chiron

calmly stated, perplexed.

"Yes Chiron. Goodnight," Aelita said as she began out of the door. "I will see if...." but as soon as

Aelita reached the door, it flew open, knocking Aelita down and causing Chiron to draw his

weapon. Aelita stood back up and backed up to Chiron. "Wh-who are you?" Aelita nervously

asked. The stranger looked like a teen, around her age, of elvish descent, with longer hair than Leo

that was brown, brown eyes, with many pouches and small bags on a belt at his side, light clothing,

that carried a bow on his back as well as a sheath full of arrows. Aelita could also see an elvish

sword at his side.

"I have come to Camp Half-Blood in search of help. Is this building safe and protected?" The

stranger asked.

"Yes. Only those who are in the building know what is happening inside the building. But who are

you and why do you need help?" Chiron asked.

"My name is Andrew. I am an elf. More specifically, an elvish archer and healer. I have come for

many reasons. My village lives hidden and moves from place to place and stopped fifty miles

northeast of here. We were approached by a strange man who appeared tired. We allowed him into

our camp, as we would erase his memory after he was healed and fed. But as he entered, an evil

darkness formed around him and he made a staff appear from thin air. He pointed it at our leader

and caused him to turn to stone. The evil man laughed and flew into the the air. He said that his

name was Garther Manaeval. He thanked us for our hospitality and that he not forget us after he

gained control of the gods and destroyed the world. We asked why he would want to do such a

thing. He said that the gods banished Garther's clan after they built a dark temple and tried to take

control of the human world. Garther escaped and planned to seek revenge. Then he started

shooting lightning at my village, turning family and friends into stone. I was near an elder of the

village and she said to come to Camp Half-Blood and seek help from the demigods there in order

to stop Garther. I managed to escape as the elder distracted Garther. I sat from afar as I saw him

turn everyone to stone. He laughed and started away. I followed for a short distance and watched

as he approached a boy around my age heading towards the camp. He surrounded him in darkness

and put a necklace with a black pendant on his neck and also gave him a second pendant. I

watched as they both disappeared. I then started for this camp. I hoped the fence, and came to this

building. I hope you please believe me," Andrew pleaded, still remaining calm and untouched.

"Andrew, you may stay here. I, we, believe you. This, girl here, here name is Aelita. She has the

ability to sense evil and to have premonitions of the future. She has come, telling me a story that

aligns with yours. I will console others on this and see what I can do. You both must keep this

between us and do not tell the others. Let us hope that this Garther Madaeval stays away long

enough for us to have a strategy. Now go, and if anyone asks you Andrew, say you are a visitor

staying to help our archers. You can stay with Aelita," Chiron said, walking away.

"Come on Andrew, let's go!" Aelita said, trying to be cheerful.

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Cato speedily walked past the cabins, a dark haze around him. He was searching for something, or

someone. He watched, making sure no one was watching or following.

"Hello Cato, what are you doing out so late?" A voice said behind possessed Cato. Cato smiles,

pulling a black pendant from his pocket. He turned and wrapped a dark haze around the person.

The person struggle with all their might, but was possessed. The person smiled and put the black

pendant on. Garther's plan was now started. Now for the main phase.