Percy's POV:
"We have a new oracle," Chiron said at the emergency meeting that he called the cabin heads to. But, of course, Rachel was there and walked down the stairs right before he said that.
"Wait, what do you mean we have a new oracle," Peter asked.
"I mean what I said. The Oracle of Delphi has a new host," Chiron stated
"So, Hades removed his curse," Clarisse asked.
"Or the conditions for the curse's removal were met," I said
"Yes, either of those two things happened," Chiron said, "but we won't know as only Hades knew the conditions of the curse."
"Wait, what is this curse," Rachel asked, "I'm not going to end up like the mummy in the attic, right."
"As long as you don't piss off the gods," Dionysius said, "or as long as the oracle doesn't."
"I don't know if you can hear me, but you better not piss them off. I'm not going to end up being a mummy," Rachel said to no physical body in particular.
"What does this mean, Chiron" Annabeth asked
Chiron sighed, "we've already promised Rachel she could return home for the school year. I hope you all agree we can't break that promise."
"We can't leave her effectively defenseless either," Clarisse stated
"Hey, I can take care of..." Rachel started but was interrupted.
"If it becomes known that you are the oracle. You will be just as much target as any of us would be," Clarisse interrupted
"Then what would you have us do, Clara," Dionysius asked, reading out of a wine magazine. I don't know why my uncle is torturing himself. Gramps told him no more wine last week.
"At least send her a security detail," she said before glaring at Peter, "One that's proven capable."
Peter looked like he wanted to object.
"And who would do that? Who wants to protect the mortal" Dionysius asked
"Oracle," Chiron amended
"Percy, Annabeth, and I can't. We already have obligations outside of camp for the school year," Thalia said
"I can," Peter said
"My father is sending me to an all-girls school," Rachel said quickly.
I don't know if that's true, but that was one hell of a shutdown.
Everyone turned to Clarisse and Silena on account that they were the only two girls present that were free and cabin leaders. "I already made plans with Charlie," Silena said, looking pleadingly at Clarisse.
Clarisse was thinking hard. I knew she didn't want to leave camp as it was her home and was nearly destroyed a few weeks ago. "I'll do it. But I would like Coach there as well," she said
"You're crazy," Travis said
"No, Coach is crazy," Connor said
"They're both crazy," the two brother sons of Hermes agreed.
"Who's Coach," Rachel asked.
"One of the best dam Satyrs there ever is. Certainly, the best in a fight," Clarisse said
"I don't know. Grover held his own in the labyrinth," Thalia said
"And he's too young for this. Coach can post as a teacher," Clarisse said.
