Percy Jackson-A Journey Through Time

Chapter 18 - Lake Trichonida

Nobody POV.-

"Are you sure?" Melody asked again for the millionth time.

"NO, I AM NOT!" Melody shouted over the cry of the wind. Last night, Morgan had received a message. A flying note had swept in through the window into the living room. 

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Dear whoever-is-reading-this-letter, 

Hope you are one of the quest members and not one of the VILLAINS or mortals. The third and last Karsyn is not a potion but a small piece of a soul. Not any soul though. You'll find out. (Dramatic Pause)

You will face one teeny-tiny challenge. Here's the first riddle-

Calmer than my eldest kin,
Deadlier than my younger.
Sustenance and tales to spin
of fools of mine that hunger.
Name me then, for I am great,
and life gathers around.
Still and vast, your needs to sate,
but dangers yet abound.
The sea's gentle cousin, 
No opening at bay, 
I can be misleading, 
I can lead you astray.

Largest _____ in Greece.

Okay, My job here is done! I will leave you to solve the riddle. The answer is LAKE... Don't expect any more help from me. I really want to help but Zeus won't let me. Seek Kratos after getting the soul. Cya! DON'T DIE!!!

With love *wink*, 
Apollo, THE ONE AND ONLY.
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After a quick read by Morgan (who was the only person in the room), it had burned away. So, she had no proof of what she had just experienced. What she did find out was about Lake Trichonida. It was the largest lake in Greece and they were currently on their way there. 

"Not sure," Morgan continued. "But it's also the only chance that we have got. Wasn't Apollo one of the good guys?"

"Yes but..." Melody changed the topic. "Let's get ready to land. We are almost here." 

***

Finding something unnatural in Lake trich-no-vi-whatever was easier than they had expected. Come to think of it, If a lady in the empty place keeps staring and winking at you, roaming around with an umbrella with a huge hole in it, laughs like a maniac and runs away inside a hole oblivious to mortals, you know it's weird.

*sigh* Monsters these days...

They walked in with our weapons ready. Chuck stayed outside to guard the entrance. At least that's what he said... Alex suspected it was because they were going underground.

They walked for a while. Spooky noices could be heard.

"Welcome!" A voice spoke and scared the crap out of Melody.

"Now now... I know you want the last karsyn. You can take it. I have no problem! But..." She said quickly not giving them a chance to talk. The women stepped into view.

"Sphinx," Lexxy blurted out loud.

"Oh, I am not the one you have in mind young lady. I am her twin. Such a disgrace to the family, she was. Yes, asking easy questions instead of the ones that we were supposed to ask. But me, I am the best among us," She raised her hand for a handshake. "I'm Lyx."

When no one shook her hand, Lexxy stepped forward to do it herself. The touch was cold.

"I like you girl! Perhaps, I will let you live after all," Lyx laughed at herself. Then, her voice becomes dead serious. "If you answer the questions I ask, you can have the karsy-"

Suddenly, an arrow peirced through the air and hit straight into the neck of poor Lyx.

The others turned to Melody. "What?" She asked innocently. "We don't have time for this... Let's just get the last Karsyn already!"

And that, my friend, is how you kill a monster before the monster tries to kill you first...

BOOM! Job well done!