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Light flooded my vision and I saw my sister packing her clothes up she turned to me and said "Rise and shine Athena. We're going to the beach." She smiled her usual smile and zipped up her suitcase. She sat on her bed waiting for me to get up.

The drive to the beach wasn't long but it felt long. I wasn't sure if Allister was a dream or if he was real. I didn't call out to him because I was afraid. Afraid it might trigger the followers. And send them running back after me. But nothing happened.

Hera was building a sand castle while Apollo was attempting to surf. "You are never going to surf Pol!" My sister chuckled, watching him as the tide attacked her castle.

"Thena. Go play." My mom pushed me slightly. I stood up and trotted towards Hera and her watery sand pile. And sat down and began to build with her.

It was growing late so, we headed back to the car when I heard a growl. "Allister.." I whispered, hoping it was him. But the growling disappeared as I climbed into the mini van.

Hera and I climbed into bed and we fell asleep. I opened my eyes to Allister. He was standing ahead of me staring at the stars. We were on the beach, with its brownish sand and deep blue waves.

"Allister?" I said walking on the wet sand towards him. His big head turned to me and he stared at me. His soft blue eyes shimmering in the moonlight. "Allister, I heard a growl today was that a follower?"

"Possibly, It may have sensed my presence and left."

"Will I talk to you every night?" I stroked his fur.

"No. Once every full moon, but you may see me in dreams."

"Is it only my eye that is special?"

"No. You have a good heart and you know what's right."

"Will you make my nightmares good?" I asked beginning to rub the wolf's back. He made a purring like noise.

"I cannot interfere with dreams. But I will try, Athena." He looked at the stars once more, "Climb on my back." He bent his front legs to make it easier for me.

As I swung my legs over his back he started running. I clung to the thick fur around his neck, feeling the cool wind in my hair. I could see with both of my eyes and could feel it as if it were real. Then I woke up...