<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=80777.msg3564878#msg3564878">Quote from: GraveRobber21 on 31-08-2010, 20:27:56</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Swiftly was night taking over the day, the sun was already descending behind the ridges of the mountain.  A gentle breeze rolled down from the mountain as they walked up hill towards Camp Half-blood, home to Zachari for nearly twelve years.  Three months had passed since he and his unclaimed brothers left camp for their quest, one Zeus himself gave to them.  The eye of a black dragon, Zachari looked down at the gem that was once flesh.  <strong>"Well brothers, with this Father will claim you, then you take your place where you belong."</strong> Zachari said, his voice cheerful and proud.  He had been alone all this time and to now have brothers, even though he is a bit older than both, has made life a bit more enjoyable.<br/><br/>Three months tried on the young man, his face hadn't been shaven since they had left, hair longer and very unkept.  His clothing and armor tore and in need of dire repair, bandages covered his arms and ribs.  His six foot frame was worn out but he knew that there was one last thing to do, offer up the dragons eye to his father.  Smiling as the Camps torches came into view, Zachari pulled the thunder horn from his bag.  The gold horn was decorated with clouds and lightning bolts, a gift from Zeus. Bringing the horn to his lips Zachari blew into the horn, the horns bellow was deep and loud as if it was thunder rolling through the sky.  A signal of his return.<br/></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>Mr. D and Chiron were sitting on the porch of the Big House playing a game of pinochle. They were lightly discussing the upcoming Chariot Race. It was the first year in a long time that the races had been held, mostly because of the 2 deaths and 17 injuries during the last one. The day hadn't been too bad for the first of the summer. The strawberry fields were doing nicely and a lot of the kids from last year had managed to return safely, or at least in decent condition.<br/><br/>The sound of the horn made them both perk up, "Well, the brat lived..."<br/><br/>"Come now, D, be nice. Just because you're sore with his father for making you come here..."<br/><br/>"And taking away my wine..." Mr. D added.<br/><br/>"...doesn't mean you need to be so harsh with him. We should go greet him," Chiron stood up and started towards the camp entrance, but Mr. D didn't move, "You coming?"<br/><br/>Mr. D snorted, "He can come to dinner like the rest of them. He's not getting special treatment from me..."<br/><br/>Chiron shrugged, also wondering a little when Mr. D had given anyone special treatment. The centaur trotted to greet Zachari. Not many came back from quests assigned by Zeus. This was a great honor, more so for Zachari. He knew the boy wouldn't of come back if he hadn't succeeded. It was easy enough for him to weave his way through the children and he galloped up the hill, "Welcome back, Zachari. I take it you were successful...and in need of some clothing...?" he eyed the torn and worn armor, "Maybe a little Nectar and ambrosia for those wounds..."<br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=80777.msg3567319#msg3567319">Quote from: Aiden on 01-09-2010, 03:55:36</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><div align="center"><em>Vincent and Abigale head to dinner...</em></div><br/><strong>"A family..." </strong><br/>Vincent walked in silence for a few minutes as he thought about it, looking over at her a few times then back towards the camp, holding his thoughts to himself. Many had claimed in the past that they would be his family and like clockwork he was sent away, after the third time he didn't really think that word had meaning anymore. <em>Cabin Leader huh?</em> Shoving his hands into his pockets he shook the silly ideas away as he wanted to change his mood a little. <br/><strong>"Then I want a rack of ribs and an entire plate of lasagna and if I have room a slice of pecan pie." </strong><br/><br/>His stomach grumbled loudly enough for her to hear, if anything was going to keep him around would be good food. The loss of alcohol was a bit concerning, but he was sure he could find a way around that, this camp could not be dry not that he drank much unless he was out hitting the bars. <br/><strong>"Some questions, alright...when did you lose your virginity?" </strong><br/>He smiled, even if she did not answer his mood had shifted back to his normal self. <br/><br/><strong>"I quit school at fourteen, the only thing I was ever good at was wood and metal shop. I aced auto shop, my teacher joked that I was born with a wrench in my hand. Around that time I got a job at a car shop and quit school, they wanted me to clean but when their techs couldn't drop and engine and put it back in by lunch time I got my shot. I made a lot of money, so there I was fifteen with my own place, I had to get credit on my bosses name...or I'd get no utilities. Truth be, I was kinda happy, so being brought out here...is not exactly what I wanted. Who would lay in a cemetery, that is stupid!"</strong><br/></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>"I think that can be arranged," she commented as he said what he wanted to eat. Abigale learned a long time ago that it was better to just accept that the food was there than to question how it go there. Sometimes one just had to accept things as they were.<br/><br/>Once again, just as the thought he was being a decent person, he made a snide comment about her virginity. All she did was roll her eyes and snip back a little, "Who says I lost it?"  she wasn't a virgin, but at the moment she didn't think that was any of his business. Thankfully, he went on about himself and she smiled. It was always good when they opened up. Made things easier.<br/><br/>"Sounds nice. Living on your own and making your own way in life. And who really cares what teachers say? They always said I was an idiot just because I couldn't read 'Romeo & Juliet'. Took me like six months just to get through the first act," it wasn't a boring story, but her dyslexia made it difficult, "They said I wasn't trying hard enough. A lot of us go through that, but it's a lot easier once your here. Everything's written so we can understand it," Abigale doubted he would understand that right now, but she hoped he would by at least the end of the week, "You'd be surprised," she said softly about the cemetery, "I promise, you might miss your old life for now, but by the end of the summer you may not want to leave. But if you do, I'm sure it can be arranged for you to return to your life as it was before..." chances were that it wouldn't though. Being here all summer seemed to heighten the demigod scent. If Vincent left, the monsters would be attracted to him instantly. He'd never have the life he did before back, but it was best not to mention that right now.<br/><br/>The sound of the horn caught her attention. At first she thought it was the dinner horn, but no, it was a different one, "Zachari...guess he's back..." Abigale had no interest in greeting her cousin, or whatever he was. Family trees got so mixed up around here. Zachari was a son of Zeus, but so was her father. So she guessed they were cousins in some form, "Let's go get some food," she smiled brightly and grabbed Vincent's hand, tugging him to the Mess Hall, which was actually a large dining pavilion.<br/><br/>There were thirteen long tables, each filled with all sorts of food. The tables were arranged in a circle and there was a large fire pit in the center. The fire was already blazing, "We shouldn't eat till the others get here, but I'm sure you're not the first new comer to start a little early. Just make sure you throw some of your food into the fire first. That's really important.<em>They</em>like the smell."