Isaac's Journal

[Isaac Winters]

((Journal entry references the events of Drachma For Your Thoughts, Sometimes I Wonder, and Careful What You Wish For))

So far this summer things have been uneventful, which leaves me wondering why I haven't had more time to write an entry in here. I guess I'm just too distracted lately. I've been having dreams about Alice, and I don't know if that's a good thing. Demi-god dreams are always visions and messages, and I don't want to think that she's in danger or anything. Well, actually I know she's not in any danger, but that still doesn't tell me what the visions mean.

I told Gail about the dreams, and she's going to help me solve the mystery of them. Of course, I haven't told her about my talk with Apollo yet. He's the reason I know that Alice is at least not in any danger, but he did say there was going to be an interesting family reunion coming up. I don't know what that means, but we can take it into account with everything else we have about the dreams so far. To be honest, I'm scared if I have to go home to solve this. I haven't talked to my dad since he kicked me out. I know that when I talked to Percy he suggested trying to reconcile things with my dad, but I'm still really scared about it. I mean, part of me is mad and another part feels guilty. Between those two emotions, I have no clue how this visit could go. That and I didn't help things by writing Dad a letter and then not mailing it.

I guess there's nothing to do but wait and see if I have any more dreams. But I haven't been so focused on that lately, because I haven't had any more dreams since then. That, and I've also had thoughts to distract me. Ones like the fact that I think Gail is falling for Nick Hawthorne, the son of Zues. Call me a nosy younger sibling, and maybe a bit of a matchmaker, but I think it's cute. I don't think she really knows what she feels, or how much she feels, yet. I'm surprised I didn't notice until she mentioned anything, because lately I've seen how she follows him around like his shadow. It's kind of cute... though if he hurts her I won't be happy. That, and if she finds this I'll be dead.

[Isaac Winters]

The Note

((This is the note that Isaac left for his siblings before leaving to join Adonia and Cyrene on the quest. I'm putting it in his journal as it was written on a page torn from the journal.))

Dear Siblings,

This note is especially for those of you who I am close to. I'm really sorry to just up and leave like this with no warning, but something came up that requires immediate attention. Xavier's gone MIA on Adonia Theodosia and her other quest partner. She needs a third member for her party, and something tells me it needs to be me. So, I'm leaving to join her on the quest, take his place, and hopefully redeem our cabin in her eyes. I'd have given you more advanced warning, but I didn't have a lot of warning myself and I don't have time to keep them waiting.

I'll try my best to not get myself killed. And Gail, I'll keep track of any dreams I have related to that mystery we were trying to solve and tell you about them when I get back. See you all when I return. You can yell at me for running off and only saying goodbye in a note then.

Your brother,
Isaac Winters.

[Isaac Winters]

Isaac's Notes on Adonia's Prophecy & Quest

You will take two and go into the west
This line and the third direct us to Las Vegas, which like most things is to the west of New York and Camp Half-Blood. Since this line specifies three people, it's probably a good thing I was added to the quest.


Battle beast and fear to survive this quest
Xavier, Adonia, and Cyrene battled a monster in Ohio. Is there worse to come? General consensus seems to be there is something coming in Vegas, and it won't be pretty.


Seek the city where night is as day
The line that indicates where in the West we're headed, Las Vegas. Mostly an indication of direction like the first line was.


Seduction of power will lead you astray
Xavier went running off to hunt after the Sword of Peleus, leaving Cyrene and Adonia in Chicago. Apparently that action was predestined, but it doesn't make it any better.


Keep friends close and enemies near
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Only one will see you safely here
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Other Notes

- We are hunting after the Bow of Apollo
- Cyrene seemed to think it was hidden in the Greek Isle Hotel and Casino. Why is this? It was a mistake
- Xavier believed the bow was somewhere in or around Caesar’s Palace. Adonia is following directions he left.
- It might be inside the building or even in the basement. Will probably not be very easy to get to.
- Possible plan: Cyrene distracts the guards while Adonia and I go in after the bow.

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