Thieves Of Olympus

7

3RD PERSON

Today is the day that they will be separated again. Magkakahiwalay na grupo muli silang sasabak sa misyon.

To protect what's theirs and the balance of the world they live in.

The war council they created is also briefed and reminded of things—patrol duties and schedules. Ganoon din ang agarang pagrereport pagbalik nila.

May huntresses na pinadala si Artemis upang tumulong sa kanila. Encamped outside the camp, hidden from their sight. Bridget patrols around the area after bidding them goodbye.

Susunod naman ang isang dosenang Amazons galing Themiscyra kasama si Louella.

Their minds intact of one promise. A pact made under the heavens by the camp fire: No one will die.

Bago umalis ay kinita nila ulit si Sir Atheo. Sinabi sa kanila ang kaunting bilin at nagabot ang isang sulat. The patrol wave at them as well as the other campers, wishing that Nike—the goddess of victory guides them all.

Dala ang sulat galing sa eskwelahan ng ama ay sumakay na ng sasakyan ang grupo nila Colette. Gayun din ang iba sa isang van na maghahatid sa kanila sa airport at sa helipad.

No goodbyes were uttered from them. Only silent pleas or prayers that they will see everyone safe and be reunited after this.

Pupunta muna ng Institute and grupo nila Desmond. If any knowledge about the cornucopia they need help from the Abyssinians themselves.

"Siguradong nasabihan na sila ni Orphne." ani Desmond. Nakikibalita din naman siya sa mga ito. Hindi mapigilan sa ginagawa ng mga kaibigan sa taong kinamumuhian nila.

Napatingin sa kanya si Collete sa rear view mirror, "I'm sorry about the tragedy."

"Salamat," He nods.

"Cyrus," She calls his attention, "No gossips or words about it. Understand?"

"Sure. I understand."

Pinapaalala ni Cyrus sa sarili na wag magtatanong o magbabanggit ng kung ano ang nangyari noon. Telling himself to respect their privacy and personal space.

Soleil and Lionel, who's at the passenger seat, listens.

They decided to stay at the  Keeper's dorm. Si Desmond mismo ang nagalok na doon tumuloy at magplano bago gawin ang misyon. Ipapagamit niya ang kwarto niya sa kanila.

On the other hand, Hephaestus waits for his son's group at their tower's helipad. Handa na ang helicopter na gagamitin nila. He disguises himself as a disabled CEO of a Technology firm.

"They are here." Rica, Mason's mother holds a phone.

"Let's meet them."

Iba-iba ang nararamdaman nila sa loob ng elevator. Brianna feels excited, Gareth humms with the elevator tune, Clea has her straight face, while the heir—Mason—anticipates his parents welcome.

Hinatid sila ng secretary ng kanyang ama na nagsilbing elevator girl. Pormal din ang pagsalubong na ginawa ng mga empleyado sa lobby.

"Welcome Demigods." salubong ni Hephaestus sa kanila. Niyakap naman si Mason ng ina.

"Mom these are my co-campers." paghiya niya sa ina at sa kanila, "Clea, Gareth and—"

"Brianna." Rica smiles, "Your dad told me."

Nahiya si Brianna. She is flushed. Akala niya ay makikita niya lang si Hephaestus kilala na din pala siya ng ina ni Mason.

The crooked god scans the other two, lalo na si Clea.

Thanatos' child is with them?

Just like a black cat. He considered her bad luck already. His lips form a thin line. Hindi niya isinatinig ang naisip para sa anak.

"The pilot knows where to land." a japanese business partner offered. To help, "Mr. Ishima will wait for you."

"Thanks, Dad." sagot niya, "We'll take our leave then. Take care Mom." paalam niya.

"You too." yumakap si Rica sa anak.

Pinauna nila sa pagsakay sina Clea at Brianna, na inalalayan ng piloto, bago sila sumakay. Inayos din nila ang pagkakasuot ng aviation headset ay nag go signal na ang piloto. Nakatanaw naman ang mga magulang nila Mason sa pagalis nila.

Habang sa airport naman ay halo-halo ang mga taong sumalubong sa grupo nila Rosaleen. Stewardess, turista, mga taong pauwi at paalis ng bansa. The usual scene at the aiport.

"That's Cyrus Mother." Rosaleen points at the lady waiting at the lobby.

The youthful features and graceful walk. Nakasuot ito ng bistida habang papalapit sa kanila. Hawak naman nito sa kaliwang kamay ang maliit na hand bag.

"Rosaleen dear." pagbeso nito sa pisngi niya.

Ngumiti siya dito, "Tita!"

"Niready ko na ang gagamitin niyong eroplano." paggiya niya sa walkway papunta dito, "Cyrus told me about your mission."

"Yeah. It's a bit complicated." Si Rosaleen.

"Kamusta na pala kayo?" dumapo ang mata niya sa tatlong kasama nito. "How's your camp doing?"

"Almost destroyed but we took care of it." sagot ni Erina.

"We're good." Lunox answers.

"Kaito your auntie sends her regards." malambing ang tono nito, "Tinanong niya din si Erina."

Ito siguro ang nagustuhan ni Apollo sa ina ni Cyrus. Ngunit kabaliktaran ito kapag nagalit. She becomes ferocious like a lioness as Apollo tells his son.

"Tatawagan ko po siya kapag natapos namin ito." si Kaito, "Do you want to visit her?" baling niya kay Erina.

She presses his hands, "Sure, when it is safe."

"Lunox hijo." tawag ng ginang sa kanya.

"Yes po?" he looks at her face.

"I heard about your Mom." lumambot ang tingin nito sa kanya, "I'm sorry about your loss."

"It's okay." he nods.

"Call me Tita." she smiles gently, "Consider me your second mother, Cyrus friends are also my children."

"Thank you... Tita."

Lunox feel lighter. He and her sister lost a mother but gained another. Hindi niya ito inaasahan. Sanay na siyang walang tinatawag na ina o hindi tawaging "anak" ng tinuring na ina.

Cyrus' Mom watch them as they descend into the sky. Binilinan niya ang Stewardess at pilotong kasama nila.

They will land on Colombia, booked in one of Hades' hotel resorts. Where they will stay hanggang sa matapos ang mission nila. Malapit din ito sa dagat. The location which is the closest one to Carribean sea.

Another part of the mission is to unmask the thieves. To unravel their identity.

Who are they?

Where are the items of the Gods?