The journey through the Black forest seemed to be taking longer as we made our way back to the portal home. We had stopped and made camp twice already when the first time through we had only camped once. I was beginning to get suspicious that someone or something was messing with us. To test my theory I transformed my hand into claws and marked an x on a tree. That way, if we're going in circles I'll know. We walked on a few hours more, while I scanned the trees looking for my mark, just in case. "What the hell is going on?" Gabriel fumed. "I don't know." I tell him honestly. "Athena, where are we? Why are we not at the portal yet?" I said through mine and Athena's telepathic bond. "It seems you have a trickster on your trail." I groan. "Close your eyes. You too Ares." All of the

