Page 26 of Poseidon's Trident
“We have to try. The entire academy is at stake. I don’t think any of the gods will be pleased if their children die in a fiery explosion from a volcano.” I lean my head back, staring at the vaulted ceiling.
Poseidon would be blamed and a civil war could break out amongst the gods. Is that the plan? Whoever is behind the missing items of power wants the end of Olympus. Is this just another way of doing that?
Thad rushes back in with wide eyes. “My father confirmed our suspicions. His trident has been missing for weeks. He’s sent people to find it but no one has come back.”
“Why hasn’t he asked for help? This is fucking serious,” I growl.
“He’s an arrogant original Olympian. He didn’t want to admit he needed help from demigods.”
“That’s just stupid. Even Zeus asked for help when his lightning bolt went missing.” I throw my hands up.
“He’s asking now. He’s sent out his spies and his best guards, but none have returned. They are scouring the oceans but coming up empty.”
“I’m thinking that’s because demigods have to find it,” I say and turn to Adrian.
“Yeah, us specifically.” Adrian points at us.
“Figures. Kira, is there someone watching the volcano?” I ask.
“Yeah, we’re rotating. Claud is there too because the lava doesn’t hurt him.”
“Good. You’re going to need to stay at the academy and keep an eye on things. I want to make sure if the worst happens, we have someone here to get everyone out.”
I trust Kira far more than any other Hephaestus student on campus. Especially more than Max.
“I can definitely do that.” Kira nods and races from the room.
“What else did your dad say?” I ask Thad. “The people who went missing, which ocean were they searching?”
“He didn’t say much. The connection was weak. I think because he’s weakening. He won’t admit that to me, but it fits with the stories I’ve heard.”
“So we still don’t know where to start looking.” I sigh.
“No, but Rebecca will know,” Adrian says. “She spoke with the oracle.”
“How do you know?” Thad asks him.
“I’m a seer. I see shit. All kinds of things that I don’t want to.” Adrian shudders.
“So, we need to go find her and let her know what’s happening.” I turn to leave the room.
Jayden and Raven follow quickly behind me. I turn to glance at Thad and he’s still standing by the fountain.
“Let me know what the headmistress says. I need to recharge. I’m depleted.” Thad runs a hand through his hair.
I nod to him and we race down the stairs. When we get to the bottom of the stairs, Jayden holds the door open for us and the icy rain hits my skin. I shiver as wind tears through the open door and pull my hood back over my head.
I have to get to Rebecca. We need to leave like yesterday for the mission or the entire academy could go up in flames.
7
“Where do we find her, Adrian?” I ask.
“She’s in her office, but if we don’t hurry, we’ll miss her and have to wait until tomorrow.” Adrian points to the admin building.
“Hey, Beth,” Dax calls out from across the quad.
“Hey, Dax, we’re kind of busy.” I turn to him.
