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CHAPTER ELEVEN
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"Knock knock," You say as you walk into Poseidon's office.

He's standing in front of the huge window wall, his back facing you, with a bookstand before him.

Poseidon glances over at you then turns back to his book, "You know, most people actually knock then wait outside until they hear a 'come in'."

"In case you haven't noticed, we're not most people," You stand beside him and look down at the huge book. "What is this?"

"This is the book of danger."

"Book of danger?" You repeat, an eyebrow raised. "You think maybe you shouldn't have it?"

"The book itself isn't dangerous. It's the writings in it."

"I don't get it. Is what's written in there able to curse someone or something like that?"

"No," Poseidon turns the page. "This book holds all the history of the evil things that have affected Mount Olympus. I'm reading over it to see if somehow anything has the ability to come back once defeated."

"Well, what did the prophecy stated exactly?"

"I can't remember exactly. All I remember was a darkness that only the off springs of the said Gods could end."

"Who even told you this prophecy?"

"The prophetess Cassandra."

"I've read about her," You mention. "Aren't her prophecies not to be believed?"

"They weren't until her prophecies ended up always being correct. Apollo had a liking in her and promised her this gift if she would comply with his desires. After getting the gift, she refused Apollo. He couldn't revoke a divine power, so he cursed her so all her prophecies should never be believed."

"That's... terrible."

"There's a lot of terrible things that happen here, Y/N—one of the main reasons why I never wanted you to grow up here. Even now I'm glad that after all of this you want to forget everything and go back to your world."

"Yeah," You chuckle nervously.

"Now, I'm sorry, but," Poseidon points at the book. "If you'll excuse me."

"Oh, yeah. Of course." You walk over to the door and as soon as you're about to open it, Poseidon speaks.

"And be careful, Y/N. We don't know if that darkness is upon us."

You don't say anything and open the door, walking out. You shut the door behind you and turn around, your mom standing in front of you.

"Oh! Mom, you scared me!"

"I'm sorry, my darling," She smiles and caresses your cheek.

Your eyebrows furrow, "Are you alright? You seem a bit tired."

"I've been lacking sleep, that's all," She replies. "Is Poseidon in there?" You nod. "Great." Lana kisses your cheek then walks into his office.

Something about your mother seemed odd, but you shake it away. You blink a few times before snapping out of your thoughts and making your way outside of the castle and to the lake.

"How are you so good at skipping rocks?" You ask Jungkook as you approach him.

Jungkook turns around and drops the rock in his hand, walking over to you and kissing you.

"I'm just good at everything." Jungkook shrugs cockily after pulling away.

You jokingly roll your eyes and push him off.

"I like your dress by the way. This pink is definitely your color." He compliments. "Well, actually, all colors are your color.

"Thanks, but don't start," You groan. "I've never worn so many dresses in my life. I swear, someone needs to invent shirts, shorts, and leggings."

Jungkook laughs at your comment and you chuckle along.

"Hey, I needed to ask you something."

"What is it?"

"The prophetess Cassandra, you know where she lives?"

"Uh, yeah," He answers. "She lives in a small cottage in the village. Why?"

"I need to hear the prophecy myself. Poseidon doesn't really remember it and I need to know it exactly how it was told."

"You plan to go pay her a visit?"

"I want to, but I need you to come along. For some reason Zeus still hasn't brought down the barrier around the castle territory."

"Oh, right," Jungkook chuckles. "I'll talk to my grandfather about that."

"You should."

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"The stress of all this darkness and evil is killing me!" Lana groans as she sits back on the couch in Poseidon's office.

He looks over at her and scoffs, "I bet."

"I know I'm not doing anything, but just the thought about my little Y/N getting hurt stresses me out. Whether it's physically during a fight or emotionally because of that boy."

Poseidon sighs, his patience wearing thin," Jungkook is a good guy and Y/N knows how to take care of herself. This non stop training with Jungkook has made her skills improve. She knows how to control her anger and not cause a ruckus. She knows how to start an earthquake, manipulate the weather, and can even communicate with sea animals now. That was a difficult one for me."

"Okay, so she has the physical protection down, but what about emotional? What about when Jungkook breaks her heart?"

Poseidon slams his book shut, startling Lana, and faces her, "It's not when, it's if. Even then, he loves her. He would never hurt her."

"You loved me too, but only when you wanted to get me into bed, right?"

Poseidon balls his hands into fists as he tries to control his anger, "When will you understand that I actually loved and cared for you?! I didn't use you for anything!"

"Never, Poseidon. I will never believe any good word you say again."

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"Knock." Jungkook lightly pushes you towards the door.

"No you." You pull him up next to you.

"Y/N, you're the one that wanted to come here."

You narrow your eyes at him and groan, "Fine."

Your hand comes up to knock on the door, but before your knuckles land on the hard wood, it opens by itself.

"Come in," The both of you hear a voice coming from inside. "I've been waiting for the two of you."

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Cassandra sets the teacups in front of you and Jungkook before sitting across the two of you.

"Why are you two here? I knew you were coming, but not the reason why."

"Um, well," You set your teacup down after taking a sip of the liquid. "My father, Poseidon, he's been talking to us about a prophecy you foretold. He doesn't remember it that well and I wanted to hear the whole thing from you."

"Ah, yes," Cassandra smiles warmly. "That prophecy. It's a very dark one."

"How come?"

"The outcomes are... hard to believe. I myself want to believe I am wrong, but I never am."

You look over at Jungkook before returning your attention to Cassandra, "What is it?"

Cassandra sighs deeply, "The prophecy states a dark entity will enter this world. Something we've never seen or dealt with before. The only people who can defeat it are Seokjin, Yoongi, Hoseok, Namjoon, Jimin, Taehyung, Jungkook, and you. I assume you know the reasons?"

You nod, "My father has told me them."

"Well, that entity will bring death to one of you eight causing the downfall of Mount Olympus, but that isn't the only problem."

"What else is?" You inquire.

"The entity—it's linked to one of you. It will make it hard for you all to kill it because of that connection."

"Do you-do you know a way to stop it?" Jungkook questions.

"I'm sorry," Cassandra looks at the two of you with an apologetic look on her face. "I'm afraid the prophecy has already begun."

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