Emeris looked at Mr. D. "This man just crashed in. I jumped to try and help him, but he wouldn't let any of us touch him. He keeps saying he needs you."

Mr. D looked down at the ragged man, then to Chiron. "Get the campers back to their bunks and come back here immediately." His voice was calm, and unusual. Emeris turned to Harmony and Jason. "I think we should go to our cabins as well." Mr. D looked at them, "No you three stay here, I might need your help."

"Do you know this man?" Emeris asked.

"I used to, a long time ago." He replied. "Telemachus, I told you that if I ever saw your face again I would kill you."

The ragged man looked up at Mr. D. "I am so sorry Dionysus. I don't have anywhere else to turn."

"You need to leave, now." He said, turning on his heels and walking away

"IT'S IANTHE!"

Mr. D stopped in his tracks. "You dare speak her name in my presence." He voice was calm yet cold.

"She's...something happened."

"What did you do to her?"

"It wasn't my fault. Things were rough and I made a deal. Midas's deal."

"And now shes what, a golden statue?" Mr. D asked, "What do you want me to do? You know I'm stuck here, and Midas's Deal is final."

"Look I know you hate us, and that is understandable but please help. I have bad people after me, and I got in contact with an old friend that said there is a way to turn her back. Someone has to take her body to Midas's resting place."

"You selfish idiot, no one has seen Midas's Tomb for over 2000 years. The Spaniards sought it. Called it El Dorado even. People have died trying to find it. Now your really need to leave."

The man lowered his head and started crying.

"Mr. D, " Emeris spoke for the first time through the exchange, "I will take Ianthe's body to Midas's Tomb."

"Are you an idiot like this man, Emeris? No one has ever been able to find it. Look, thank you for stepping up, but there is nothing that can be done." Mr. D turned to walk toward the Big House.

"No. We have to help this man, Mr. D. He sought us out. We are supposed to be heroes, and heroes don't leave anyone feeling lost."

"You don't know this man. He is a liar, a thief, a coward. This man would sell you out for 20 bucks and a packet of cigarettes. If you want to help him, that's on you, you're eighteen now, but I wont authorize anyone to help you, or anyone to come save you. You are alone in this. Telemachus. Leave."

Emeris listened to the mans words, he knew this would be dangerous, but he needed to help. He looked at Telemachus. "Go, meet me by the highway in two hours. I need to pack. I will help you free Ianthe." With those words he turned and sprinted to his cabin.

Trent looked over at his half-sister with a worried expression. He didn't feel right about just leaving back to the Cabin. "I'll be fine." Harmony said softly, seeing his concerned look. Jason nodded. "I got an eye on her." he promised him.

After hearing Jason's promise. Trent led out the younger kids from his and Harmony's cabin. When they were left alone, with the strange man. Harmony was silent...she heard and read a lot about the Midas touch. It was irreversible, unless you want to the Midas' tomb. This was a very dangerous deal, that the man had made...very very dangerous indeed.

She couldn't help, but frown as she heard Mr. D. "Mr.D. Is he really crazy for wanting to help this man? I think it's heroic and brave...but isn't that why we are here for? To help people...when they are in need? To be the Heroes we're trained to be...look at Hercules...or any of the other Demi-God children before us..no crazy idea, stopped them from achieving their goals."

"Em and Harmony are right." Jason spoke up, looking at Mr D. "We can't just...sit back and do nothing."

Mr.D shook his head at the two kids. "You two, have no idea what you're getting yourself into...my agreeing to help him...along with Emeris." he frowned. "The tomb..."

"I know...I know...no one's been able to find it." Jason cut it. "But come on, Harmony is like...one of thee smartest people here, at this camp. If anyone can help us find the tomb...then it's her." Jason said, with a proud smirk. It was no secret, to some people that Jason always admired Harmony from afar. No matter, how many girls he flirted, or batted eyes at. She caught his attention...the quite girl, the bookworm, but a fighter and one always willing to help.

"I am not, scared to help him." Harmony said. "It's the right thing to do...and you taught us, always do the right thing, if you know it's right in your heart."

Chiron whom came back, sighed as he heard the conversation. "They're right.." he told Dionysus. "We can't stop, them from being a hero...and helping." he looked at Harmony and Jason "Be careful, and look out for each other. You three will need to be a strong team, to over come any obstacles."

Emeris sprinted back to his cabin and started packing. His siblings all staring at him waiting for answers. "I'm going on a quest. Pray to father for a safe journey for me." he said as he shoved clothes in a backpack. Amy ran up to him and gave him a big hug. Tears were forming in her eyes. "Don't worry, I'll be back before you know it." He said, hoping his voice didn't betray his false confidence.

"This is my shot." He said to himself. He pressed the button on the recurve bow that Cabin 9 had made for him. It folded in on itself multiple times until it looked like an ordinary Swiss army knife. His arrows worked similarly, but just folded and flattened and gave the semblance of a piece of old parchment folded up.

Soon everything was ready, "Logan, you have control over the Cabin while I'm gone. Make me proud." The kid nodded to him before walking over to shake his hand. Everyone gathered around to hug him goodbye.

He finally stepped out of his cabin and looked around at the different cabins, wondering if he would ever be back. He shook his head. He knew he was doomed if he started to think that way. He straightened his posture and took off sprinting through the forest towards the highway. As he arrived he stood looking around for Telemachus, ready to begin his adventure.

After that conversation, Harmony and Jason left. Returning to their Cabins as swiftly as possible. Harmony grabbed her pack-pack; opening up her wardrobe...she began to pack her clothes, as quick as possible. Trent looked at Harmony, in alarm. "Where do you think, you're going?" he asked.

"I am going to help, Emeris. On a quest." She said, as she finished packing her clothes. She walked over to the shelf of books, scanning through the titles quickly.

"Harmony..." Trent began "You can't go...it's dangerous...I'll go with you." he suggested.

"I'll be fine...Jason is coming too." Harmony reassured him "You're the second leader of our cabin, you need to stay here, protect the younger one's." When she spotted a familiar book on Midas touch and Tombs, she grabbed it and stuffed it into her backpack...hopefully it might hold some useful information in there. "I'll be okay, I promise." she said.

Grabbing fresh pair of jeans, she slipped them on. Before slipping off her dress and putting on a tank top. She then fastened her sheath to her jeans...where she hid her sword. She wasn't going, without her Sword.

"Be safe." Trent said, as he embraced his half sister in a hug. Squeezing him, Harmony hugged him back tightly. "I'll miss you all." she said softly, giving one of her half sisters, a kiss on the head. Before a few of the other kids embraced her in a hug. Harmony then left the cabin..she took a quick look around. Mentally saying goodbye to the camp for now.

'Don't get sad...you need to think straight.' She told herself. She began to run off, towards the highway. As she run through the woods, she soon caught up with Emeris. "You didn't think, you were going alone were you?" she smiled at him softly.

Jason too was quick, when it came to packing his stuff. He grabbed his long dagger. He attached a belt to his jeans, with a little holder...where he hid the dagger...his shirt covering it up. After he packed everything he needed...he said brief goodbyes to his half-siblings.

'You can do this Jason...there's three of you, in this together.' He said to himself. Taking a brief glance at the camp...he then rushed off into the forest, soon finding Emeris and Harmony by the high way.

Emeris smiled for a brief moment when he saw Harm coming out of the woods. It dropped a little as he didn't want to put anyone in danger. "Harm. What are you doing. This is going to be too dangerous. You heard Mr. D, everyone who has sought Midas's Tomb has died. I can't have your death on my conscience."

He turned to the road still on the lookout for Telemachus. "I appreciate the thought, but it's just way too dangerous Harm. I would hate myself if something happened to you."

"What do you, think I am doing?" Harmony breathed out, looking at him. "I know, what he said. But I also know, what I said when you left. You can't do this alone...you need help. More heads, are better than one."

"Well, tough...I am coming anyways." She told him, with a somewhat stubborn look on her face. "I know, what I am getting myself into. I am the daughter, of Athena remember."

"She's right...besides nothing bad will happen to her. You two, got me aswell." Jason said, from the shadows as he managed to catch up with them both.

Emeris's face became exasperated. "Fine, but I don't want any complaints if we die."

A car pulled up to where they were standing, the high beams on. A figure stepped out of the car. As it stepped closer they could tell it was Telemachus. "Thank you for helping me. I know this is dangerous and if Dionysus had his way, Ianthe would be lost to me forever."

"Hey, we're heroes. It's what we do." Emeris replied. "Do you have any leads on Midas's Tomb, or are we just supposed to go off of legends as rumors?"

"Well my leads are based off correlations of the rumors and legends so....yeah, my source said an expedition of humans was lost in the jungles where Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru converge. Its dense and mountainous, so that's the best place to start."

"Ok. next question. How are we supposed to lug a golden statue of a woman across international borders?"

"Ah, that's the simple problem that has already been solved." He dug down into the pocket of his cloak and produced a small figure. It was about the size of a Monopoly piece made of solid gold. He dropped it into Emeris's hand, careful not to touch Emeris. It looked just like a woman frozen in dance.

"Once you get to Midas's Tomb, the spell should wear off, and she'll revert to normal size once she is cured. Thank you again for helping me. I must really go now." With those words re rounded himself and got into his car and peeled off, leaving the three looking at each other.

"So first thing we need to do is get going. I have family in Tennessee. Harm, if you can, get us the Gray Sister's Taxi. We can head to my family's place. Its off the beaten path, and we can formulate the next step in the plan."

He looked around and then nodded to Jason that he wanted to speak in private and walked closer to the woods. "Look, I'm glad you both are going, but uncomfortable with it as well. Promise me that if shit starts to turn sour, you will get Harmony away safely. Don't worry about me, save her first."

"Fine.." Both of them said at the same time. "But you can't complain, that we're coming with you." Harmony added.

When Telemachus arrived, Harmony and Jason watched him in silence. Whilst they were willing to help; they felt a bit cautious. They didn't know the man well. But they did took Mr D's warning against him. They had to be careful...or they could be betrayed, if they let their guard loose.

As they listened, to the fact they should go based off of legends and Myths. Harmony knew, it was very likely...to be true. No wonder, humans got lost in the dangerous terrains of the mountains and jungles. Jason rose a slight eyebrow, as the strange man produced the golden statue of his lover. It had been shrunk down...it looked like a ordinary monopoly piece...expect it was gold.

Jason was expecting the man to stick around a little longer, but he had left. He was surprised, he wasn't going with them. But didn't comment on it. As the three of them were left alone. Jason's heart clenched at the thought of family. Emeris, was lucky he had that. But part of him, also felt resentful about the fact. Some people, rubbed it in Jason's face...how close they were with their parents, siblings, aunts uncles ect...it always got him tense. But he shoved all of those negative thoughts away.

Harmony nodded "I'll be back in a few moments." she said. She stepped onto the high-way. It was dark...and there were no oncoming cars. Taking a deep breath, she spoke. "Stêthi 'Ô hárma diabolês." She pulled out a large, golden Drachma coin from her pocket...tossing it in the middle of the road.

The air picked up slightly. There was smoke seen coming hurtling towards her in the distance. The Taxi was woven out of smoke...it stopped in front of her. As the car stopped, the doors swung open and Harmony could see the black chains, instead of seat-belts. The Taxi was the faster transportation known to anyone in Camp Half-Blood.

Meanwhile, Jason looked at Emeris "Look, letting you go alone would have been a bad idea. If Harmony was in your place, letting her go on her own, would have been even a worse idea...besides...I am sure you would have done the same, if one of us went. Three people are better than one, when it comes to solving this." he told him. He then narrowed his eyes. "So you, want us to leave you? I hate to promise this, knowing Harmony will probably be stubborn, if something happens...but I'll do my best to keep her safe."

"Guys...it's here!" Harmony called out, when the Taxi arrived.

Emeris finished listening to Jason as the taxi was arriving. "Look that's all I ask. Just remember, if everything goes south, get her out first. If you can come back for me, that's great, if not, I've accepted it. Heroes aren't supposed to live long anyway, am I right?"

He turned and walked to join Harm. The trunk was popped, and he placed his gear in the back and climbed in. "415 Wenlon Dr. Pall Mall, Tennessee." He told the driver. She nodded in understanding but didn't say much. "Mom and Travis will be cool with us staying with them as long as we need to, but I don't want to stay past a week. Anything longer, and they will try to guilt us into giving up the quest to be safe. So one week. That's it. "

He sat down next to the door, and began to look out the window, anxious to get on the road.

"Well...it's true I guess...but..." Jason spoke as he looked at Emeris. "....Don't joke about that." he shook his head "I am pretty sure, she'd kill me...if I left you to such fate." He didn't like the idea, of leaving him alone of things went wrong. But he did promise, he would get Harmony out first.

As they walked over to the Taxi. Jason took of his backpack, setting it in the trunk. Harmony set her bag in the back of the trunk aswell...as the trunk closed...she sat in the middle, with Jason sitting by the other window..

"A week sounds good." Jason and Harmony nodded in agreement. They didn't want to bother his parents too much, but they also knew that it'd be likely. They'd try and talk them out of this. "Let's just, try and break it to them gently...so they don't freak out." Harmony said softly.

"Gently...how are we supposed to do that Gently?" Jason asked.

"Well for starters, don't mention there's a possibility...we could die...avoid that subject. Don't want them talking us out of it on day one." Harmony warned Jason.

The cab ride took less time than a regular car would have, and within a few hours the group was at Emeris's parents house.
They were greeted with warm smiles. Emeris introduced Harm and Jason to his parents. His mom immediately gave them both hugs, while his step dad stood back laughing and hugging Emeris.

They were quickly shuffled inside, where the smell of fresh baked cookies hit them like a brick wall. Emeris placed his bags down in the foyer and petted his dog, a small fat basset hound. "This is buddy, he's a fat little guard dog." he said laughing.

He proceeded into the kitchen, and grabbed one of the still steaming cookies. "Ow..hot hot hot.." he took a quick bite.

"Careful, I just got them out of the oven." His mom said to him.

He sat down at the table, followed by his step dad, "Emeris, we are glad you are home, but why so soon? We weren't expecting a visit for at least three more months."

"Yeah, I meant to call. We are being sent on a delivery for Mr. D. Sorry I can't tell you anymore. It's top secret. We can only stay for about a week, if that's ok with you guy."

"Of course its ok with us hun." His mother said, "I'll go get the guest rooms ready."

His mother left the room and his dad looked to him and lowered his voice, and his tone had changed, "How dangerous is this delivery, Em"

"Why would you ask that?"

"You show up, no call, no message. It's getting late, and you cant stay past a week."

Emeris looked down at the table, "This is my heroic quest, and it's dangerous. Please don't tell mom."

His dad wrapped him in a hug, "I won't, but promise me you will stay safe."

"I will." He promised.

"Have you talked to Him, yet?" He didn't say the name, but Emeris knew who he meant. It wasn't that the two disliked each other, his dad just didn't know how to handle everything.

"No, I will though before we leave here, or at least I'll try. You know he doesn't always answer."

At that moment his mom came back into the kitchen, "Ok everyone has their own room. Jason, your room has the bathroom that attaches to Em's room. Harmony, yours is down the hall from them."

Emeris stood up and gave his mom a huge hug, "It's been a long day. I'm going to turn in so I can get an early start tomorrow. I'm sure there are a few chores y'all need help with. Love you."

"Love you too hun, and don't worry about chores, you need to save your energy for travelling, enjoy everything. I know you could take Jason and Harmony down to the river to swim, maybe meet up with some of the guys."

"Yeah we might do that. I'll see you guys in the morning." He left and went up to his room.

It was just as he left it. Very neat, yet crowded with odds and ends and trinkets. Books, magazines, and musical instruments protruded from everywhere. He laid down on his bed, and stared out of the window, waiting to for everyone to go to bed.

Around 1 A.M. Emeris climbed out of bed and headed out of his window. He climbed down onto the rood of his porch, them jumped off and landed in a roll. He looked around. The night was clear, and the stars numbered in the trillions. The air was warm and there was a light breeze. Emeris headed in the direction of the pasture down from his house. After walking for about a half a mile he was in the center and he stopped. There was a boulder stilling out of the ground. Huge thing that he climbed up on to. He shouted into the summer night. "Apollo...Father...I call on you." He waited for a few moments. Nothing happened. He knew it was a long shot. The gods didn't always answer their kids. "Please come." He whispered to himself, as he sat down on the rock.

He waited about 30 minutes, when he heard the shuffle of footsteps behind him. He turned to see a man who looked strikingly similar to himself, just older and more filled out. "Hello, Emeris."

"Hello, father." He stood and turned and walked over to him and stuck out a hand to shake. Apollo looked down at it, and pulled him into a hug.

"I heard you were going on your quest. Helping Telemachus, of all people. What possessed you to do that?"

"He needed help, and I'm a hero. Seemed like the right thing to do."

"What did he ask of you?"

"To take his girlfriend, Ianthe, to Midas's Tomb."

"The bastard actually accepted Midas's gift." He said, mostly to himself.

"What is the deal with everyone and him?"

"The man is a liar. He ran with Dionysus's crowd years ago, and sought to overthrow him and make himself a god. Dionysus stopped it, and Telemachus disappeared. We heard he was out running scams in different areas of the world, but nothing ever sufficient. Be careful. This is a dangerous quest, but you are on the right path. Just follow your senses, and keep your friends close. My time draws near and I must go, but I am proud of you son. Tell your mother and Travis, I say hello."

"I will, and thanks for talking to me."

With that Apollo turned and left. Within moments Emeris could feel that he was completely alone. He turned and made his way back to his room and turned in for the night.

When they finally arrived in Tennessee, Harmony took a brief look around. This seemed like a really nice place to grow up. As the doors opened, and they were all greeted. Harmony smiled softly, as she returned the warm hug to Emeris' mother. "Thank you,it's very nice to meet you both." she said, softly as she smiled at Em's Parents. Her bag was set over her shoulder.

Glancing around, Jason stayed behind Harmony. He was a little taken-a back by the hug. It was clear, he wasn't really expecting it. After returning it, slightly awkwardly.

Harmony smiled, as she saw the dog waddle over, with a bark. "Aww, what a cutie." she smiled. Harmony loved dogs. As small, and plump the Basset Hound was, she found him adorable...she knelled down gently, lightly petting him, scratching behind his ears.

"He likes, his food hey?" Jason said with a chuckle, as he heard Emeris call him fat. The dog was on the chubby side. Smelling the cookies, Harmony giggled as she heard Emeris "Don't be too eager....you'll burn something." she teased him, with a smile. She smiled warmly at his mother "Thank you for letting us stay here, we hope it's not much of an intrusion." she said softly, after his parents seemed to be okay with the fact, they'd be staying for a week.

Both Harmony and Jason were quite, as Emeris spoke with his step father Travis. Jason took a cookie for himself, handing one to Harmony. As Travis seemed to be concerned for Emeris's safety. Harmony looked over at them. "We'll keep an eye on him, I promise." she said with a soft smile. They would need to stick together. They'd protect each other, they had to.Harmony knew, that not one of them could go about it alone...there was three of them. That meant, more heads to figure things out, and watch out for another's backs if something went wrong.

As Jason and Harmony nibbled on their cookie. They saw Em's mother come back downstairs, they nodded with a grateful smile on their faces. "Thank you." they both said softly. The pair of them, decided to turn in for the night as well. It had been a long day. After they said their good-nights, they walked upstairs with Emeris...bags in their hands...so they could settle down in the rooms prepared for them.

Both rooms, were spacious warm and cozy. The main bathroom, was right next to Harmony's guest bedroom...whilst the boys had Em's bathroom, that was attached to the rooms. After the pair of them got ready, for bed. They laid down...snuggled under the covers.

Harmony fell asleep, before 11pm. Jason fell asleep, shortly before after that. Both of them, were quite heavily asleep, by the time Emeris sneaked out of his bedroom window. Or Jason might have heard him, shuffling about in the other room.

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The next morning, Jason awoke around 7.30 in the morning. He could smell, the scent of Breakfast calling from downstairs. After he cleaned himself up in the bathroom, that was next door. He got dressed, in fresh clothes. He yawned, stretching out his muscles slightly. As he made his way downstairs, he found that Harmony was already awake. And chatting to Emeris' mom and step-father.

Harmony smiled, as she glanced over her shoulder "Morning, Jas."

"Morning, Harm...Good morning." Jason smiled back at Harmony, before he greeted Emeris' parents.

Emeris woke the next morning. The sleep he had gotten was plagued with dreams. Some good, some bad, but in the end he felt as though he hadnt rested much at all. He got up and took a shower and got ready for the day and headed down the stairs. As he walked into the kitchen he saw Harm and Jason already awake and talking to his mom and dad, with a full breakfast laid out before them.

He walked past the table to a cabinet and grabbed a big mug, and proceeded to pour himself some coffee. He added a splash of cream and some sugar and gave it a stir before taking a sip of it. He then sat down and started fixing himself a plate of food.

"I was telling Jason and Harmony about swimming at the river." His mother said as he grabbed some bacon and a scoop of eggs.

"Yeah, I might have to take them down there after it warms up a bit." Em replied.

"Well, you shouldn't have to wait too long. It's already about 70 with a humidity of 95%, it's going to be a hot one." His dad replied.

"Then, I guess we are going swimming." Em said with a laugh.

"Before you go do you mind helping me out in the barn?" His father asked.

"Sure, what do you need?"

"Just help with guiding the engine into the old farm truck. Finally got it restored, and I hope to have the truck running by the end of the year."

"Alright, yeah shouldnt take us too long."

"And you two can rest while I finish up some chores." His mother interjected.

"Yeah you two rest and then I'll take you swimming in a bit." Em said to Harm and Jason.

Em and his father got up from the table and headed out the door.
His father was right the day was hot and humid. The two crossed the yard to the barn/workshop. Inside there was an old truck. His father had been working on it for years, and it seemed as though only a few more pieces would have it running. The engine was hanging by a chain from a cherry picker.

"Come on Em, help me roll it into place."

They both got on each side and started rolling it to the old truck.

"So did He talk to you last night?"

"Yes, he said to tell you and mom hi. He also said to be careful, and that I was on the right track."

"Your mom heard you get out of bed last night. You know, you are almost an adult. You don't have to sneak out the window anymore."

"I know, but where's the fun in that?" Em replied with a laugh.

They got the engine right over the hole in the front.

"So tell me about Harmony, she seems nice."

"Yeah she is. She is also super smart."

"Sounds like you like her." His father said with a raised eyebrow. "Guide the engine, as I lower it down."

"Ok dad...and no...I mean...I do...but...we're friends. Thats all...geez pry much old man." He said with a laugh trying to hide the reddening of his cheeks.

The engine was almost completely in the truck and his father was laughing. "Ok don't get all defensive, I was just making an observation." The engine stopped with a thud. "There it is, all in. I'll unhook the chains, go grab my tool box." Em crossed to the work bench and grabbed the heavy toolbox and carried it over to his dad. "Look Em, I've raised you right. You're a strong young man with a great head on your shoulders. Those friends volunteered to help you, you keep them safe and fight for them at every step of the way. You'll be alright."

"Thanks, Dad." He gave the man a hug.

"Now run off and have some fun. I can take care of the rest of this."

Emeris left the barn and headed back toward the house. The heat of the day was in full effect. He reached the house and ran upstairs and changed into some swim trunks, grabbed a towel and ran back downstairs.

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As Emeris and Travis walked toward the barn, Em's mother, Melissa turned to the other two. "Jason, you can grab some swim trunks from Emeris's room, and Harmony, I think there is a swimsuit that belonged to Emeris's cousin in the dresser beside your bed. It should fit you. I need to get some laundry done, so feel free to sit on the porch and enjoy the day or sit in the living room." With that she turned and left the room.

---

He reached the bottom of the stairs with the towel over his shoulders. He was about to walk out the door when his mother stopped him.

"You better be putting on some sunscreen, Em."

"Mom, come on, I'm the son of the god of the sun. I've never once had a sunburn."

"I don't care, you're not going to take a risk now." She replied holding out a bottle of sunscreen. Em reached out, and she met him in a hug. "How is your father?"

"He's good, he said to tell you hi."

"I guess that's as good thing as any to say." She released her son. "Go, show your friends a great time."

Emeris smiled at his mother. He turned with the sunscreen and yelled out. "Come on guys, We've got about a mile hike and its already hot out there." He laughed and walked out the door onto the porch.

As soon as Harmony saw Em, walk into the kitchen. She noticed the slight bags under his eyes; did he even sleep? Or how much sleep did he get? She couldn't help but wonder "Morning." She greeted Emeris with a soft smile. "Something kept you up, Em?" she asked softly, giving him a gentle smile. Harmony lifted up her cup of tea, taking a sip. "It sounds great." she added with a smile, as his mother mentioned the lake.

Jason rose a slight eyebrow, chuckling at Emeris' words. "Warms up a bit? How much warmer do you want it to get?" he teased. "We might be roasting, by the time you wait for more heat."

Whilst they ate; Harmony couldn't help but ponder about their mission ahead of them. She hoped she might be able to find some answers in the book, she brought with them. As Emeris and his father discussed going to the barn to fix something up. Jason was about to interrupt and offer his help. But his mother seemed to catch his drift, telling him and Harmony to rest.

"But..." Harmony breathed out looking at Emeris' mother "Are you sure, you don't need any help?" she offered the woman with a kind smile. Harmony honestly didn't mind helping her out. But his mother seemed to hush them both; insisting that they indeed relax. So Jason and Harmony, decided it best that they didn't argue with Melissa about duties, or helping out. No matter if they wanted to.

---

As Emeris' mother pointed out where their swimming attire would have been. The pair nodded gratefully. After finishing breakfast. Harmony and Jason cleaned up after themselves. Tidying the kitchen a little bit. It was the least they could do, without giving Emeris' mother more of a hassle. As she already had plenty of chores on her list, Harmony was sure.

The pair then went upstairs. To get changed. Finding the swimming wear, in the exact spot where Melissa said it would be. Harmony got dressed in the bikini, that was in her drawer. It seemed to fit her perfectly. As she pulled her hair up in a messy bun. She took her towel from the bathroom. Making her way downstairs. Jason must have still been getting ready; so Harmony found herself in the living room. Looking through their collection of books.

It wasn't long before she heard Emeris by the door. "We were just waiting for you." Harmony called back, as she walked out of the living room. Jason had been in the kitchen drinking some water, already in his swimming attire. When he saw Harmony...his mouth fell a little bit open.
"Wow...you look..." He couldn't find the words. "Em...doesn't she look?" he almost prompted Emeris.
Harmony rose a sharp eyebrow at Jason...his mouth still half open. "This better, not be turning into some kind of insult." she muttered, as he kept mumbling something about 'her looking' but not finishing the sentence. "Stop Oggling Bad Boy and come on!" With that Harmony turned, walking out of the house. Stepping out into the hot summer breeze.
Jason swallowed. "I wasn't oggling!" he yelled after Harmony, as he run out after her and Emeris.