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Chapter 1 (Sequel to Payton's Prophecy! Read it! It's awesome!)
Payton's POV
I sat at the edge of my bed all alone. I didn't sleep well these days. The window was open to let in a cool breeze that sent shivers down my spine.
Last summer I was claimed as Hestia's daughter. She was scared that there would be a lot tension on Mount Olympus after claiming me. After all she was supposed to be a maiden goddess, but they all took it better then she thought they would. There was arguing, but eventually it all blew over. I guess the Big Three cut her some slack after breaking their oath.
Most of the campers were all in good moods. It was the beginning of the summer so it wasn't too hot yet, but everyone could tell I wasn't my usual self. I hardly practiced with my fire anymore, even though Chiron told me there was so much I could do with it if I gave it a shot.
Percy and Annabeth were constantly trying to get me out of my cabin, but I wouldn't budge. The only camper that came to give me company without bothering me was Nico.
He told me that he totally understood feeling like you know nothing. I wanted to know where Molly was, and I wanted to see my dad, even if he was a crazy freak. I'd been living with one my whole life so he couldn't be that much worse. I also wanted to know when I'd have to complete the next great prophecy. The last time I got a prophecy, it specifically said that I'd have to do the next great prophecy soon. But I didn't when 'soon' was. There was so much pressure.
Annabeth was knocking on my door, "Payton! You have to come out! I'm not going to let Nico bring you food tonight for dinner! You are coming!"
"No!"
"You're just being selfish! All the half-bloods here had troubling lives so if we get over it so can you."
"Fine! But don't expect me to be happy about it." I walked out of my room. Annabeth was trying to hold back a chuckle. "What!" I yelled.
"It's like six o'clock and you're still in your pajamas," she laughed.
I quickly changed and came out.
"Your hair is all messed up. You're lucky I'm not taking you over to the Aphrodite cabin."
"You wouldn't dare!" I scowled.
"Oh yes I would! Now come on, fresh air will do you good."
At first I thought she was wrong because at dinner I sat all alone and felt miserable, but then at the campfire it was hard to stay upset. The fire always seemed to calm me down and lift my spirits. I looked around I wanted to thank Annabeth for forcing me out of my cabin, but she was nowhere in sight. Then I planned on asking Percy where she was, but he wasn't there either.
"Nico," I asked, "Where did Percy and Annabeth go?"
"I saw Annabeth storm off. She was angry about something but I don't know what."
"Can you come with me to look for them?"
"Sure."
It was kind of awkward walking together. I had never been alone with him before. Well, except when he came to my cabin, but at least then we had something to talk about, my problems. Oh shoot! That was probably like the most boring thing of him to listen to.
"So…" I said, "Do you have any idea where they might be?"
"Well I'm guessing Percy went down by the beach. That's where he goes to calm down."
"Oh, just like I go to the fire."
"Yeah," he said. I wondered where a son of the dead would go calm down, but I didn't ask. I sort of didn't want to know.
"Percy!" Nico called.
"Did Annabeth send you guys?" he complained.
"No." I answered. "Did you guys get in a fight again?"
"No, well yes, but that's not why I'm upset. And by the way, sorry for trying to get you to cheer up so fast, Payton. That's what Annabeth has been doing to me and it's so annoying. Sometimes I just want to keep my problems to myself. You know?"
I nodded my head, but Nico elbowed me and gave me a silent massage 'Don't agree with him!'
"Percy," Nico continued, "Annabeth was just trying to help. She doesn't like seeing you so upset."
"Well some dreams are better left unsaid."
"Dreams?" I asked.
"Oh shoot, you didn't hear anything. Can you please leave me alone? And tell Annabeth I'm sorry."
I was about to walk away when Nico grabbed my sleeve. He gave me another look. Oops I thought silently.
"Sorry man," Nico told him, "That's your job. I guarantee Annabeth won't be happy with you until you apologize. That's just the way girls are."
"Hey!" I protested, but it was only half-heartedly.
Then Nico finally let us leave. "I wonder what dreams he's been having." Nico thought out loud.
"I don't know, but if he should tell anyone about weird dreams, it's Annabeth."
"I know, but what can we do about it?"
"Wait," I said, "all we can do is wait. They won't stay mad at each other for long."
Yay!! I've never made a sequel before! Is it good? Please tell me! Sorry it's short. R&R!!! And trust me the first book is good too so you should read it!
