The Last Elysian Oracle (Soon to be Published under PSICOM)

The Last Request

Her eyes...

She does not have eyes. Only two holes.

But she could still see us. She can sense our presence and smell our blood.

"We agree... only if you are willing to risk your lives for it." she announced with palms open pointing at us.

"We are." I answered. I still don't know why they are giving us questions when they are in fact oracles. Every question they ask, they already know the answer. Is that a new trend for them?

Her smile widened. "Fearless. Very well then." bumalik siya sa upuan niya.

"You will go to the Island of the Gorgons. The first prophecy will take place over there." She pointed west.

"How? We have no idea what the prophecies are in the first place." Ria shrugged.

Kumunot ang noo niya. "Are you sure about that?"

We gave each other confusing looks. The Principal told us about it... but not 'it'. Damn.

"We... want you to prevent the first prophecy from happening." she proclaimed.

Hmmm...

for the Gods are again, silent this time. They cannot speak with the Gods, can they? because of the prophecies. Everyone is afraid to make a connection. It might affect what Rhea has foretold.

"we cannot prevent it from happening and you know that." I objected.

"We want you to prevent it from happening..." she paused and looked at me. "but we need you to save the world from it. We need you to save all of us."

"Kara!" I heard someone shout my name.

Sand...

Breeze...

"Hi..." I saw the same oracle. But this time, may mga mata na siya.

"I am here to deliver your mother's last gift and message." she said facing the horizon.

I closed my eyes to smell the salty waters. And opened it just to see my weapon floating in front of us.

I summoned the shield. It flew and locked itself on my arm.

It actually stings.

In that moment, I realized this was not mine.

I tried to take it off but it wouldn't. I feel myself sweating because of the burn.

"This is a weapon made from a pint of Athena's blood... you know what I mean?"

I nodded then squinted my eyes for a bit.

"Yes. I was the one who sent that cake." natatawa niyang sabi.

Why does she find it funny? She almost killed me.

"Well... alam mo... when a mortal touches the blood of a God. He.. or she will die.." she started to explain.

"but when a demigod touches the blood of his.. or her deity... he or she may die..."

She may die?

"or her system decides to absorb that blood and feel pain."

"Absorb?" I looked at her and realized how old she is but too young to be an oracle.

"You know... I always dream of you... and your death."

I was taken aback by what she said. Me and my death?

Anong ibig niyang sabihin?

"A hero will kill you using a knife made out of Athena's sacred blood... He will stab you.. in the neck."

I don't know what happened but I almost lost my balance after hearing what she said.

It was harder to breathe.

"But that neck of yours is immune because it absorbed the ichor. Using a bit of poison, it successfully penetrated in your body. Ligtas ka... sa ngayon."

She was trying to save me?

"why are you doing this?" Of course, I questioned her actions. She knew how I will die and she helped me.

"because that is your mother's last request... to save you. So you can fulfill your mission." she smiled.

"mission?" I almost stuttered.

"Yes child. As a demigod, you are now obliged to follow your new mission.."

"Protect the world from the rebellion."