Hi guys!
No new chapter today,just wanted to reupload all the chapters with missing words,well since I didn't want to leave them like that :P
I'll be doing the same thing on my other story,so watch out for that!
It all started when Chiron's pinata swallowed Annabeth.
Surprised? Don't be. Stuff like this happens all the time, especially for demigods. I'm Percy Jackson, and I am a demigod(surprise, surprise). We're half-bloods, the children of gods and mortals. We have this aura thing that attracts monsters,and this is why our only safe haven on earth is Camp Half-Blood. We were celebrating Chiron's 3000th anniversary at our dining pavilion.
''Why the long face, Percy?''A voice jarred me out of my daydream. Its owner came to me and sat next to me, flashing me that smile I always love.
''Nothing really, Annabeth. Just thinking about stuff.''I said dismissively. She gave me a look of pure disbelief.
''Wait...you can think?''She exclaimed.''Hey!''I protested, waving my arms around. She laughed and laid her head on my shoulder. We just kind of sat there for a while, watching as Chiron pitifully tried to swing at a small pinata strung in the center of the roof blindfolded, and landed on his hooves.
Yes, I said hooves. He's part horse.''You wanna help?''I whispered to her.''He'll figure out in about 3 seconds.''She made a counting down motion with her fingers.
Right on cue, Chiron unslung his bow. He aimed it at the pinata and using the bat for an arrow, shot a perfect hit on the pinata. Packets of ambrosia began pouring out of the maimed puppet.
''You never cease to amaze me.''I shook my head in amazement. All around me, streamers were rolling down from the roof and party music was blaring from somewhere at the center. The demigods all cheered and rushed to pick up the scattered Ambrosia.
Suddenly, a satyr walked to us and wedged himself between me and Annabeth. He was wearing a shirt that says 'kiss the hooves' and a sombrero. Oh, and he was holding a wine glass.
''Hey man, how's it going?''The satyr gave me a fist bump.''Hey, Grover. You do not want to be here right now.''I said, rubbing my shoulder.
''Why?''He crossed his legs.''Looks okay to me, no monsters or anything.''He placed a hand on my shoulder.
''Move aside, Goat Hooves.''Annabeth shoved Grover off the bench and sat next to me again. He grunted and raised his wine glass.''Sayonara!''
A Centuar for an activities director, a drunk satyr for a friend, oh and did I mention that the director of the camp is a god? Welcome to my life. Surprisingly, it's kind of easy to adapt if you are a demigod here. Even easier now that Annabeth is here. We just cuddled together and watched the mass chaos ensue.
''Hey, does that pinata look...weird?''I asked, pointing to it. The maimed carcass was dangling around the pavilion, and it looked like it was slightly glowing red.''I don't see anything weird, Percy. What's wrong?''Annabeth frowned.
The pinata was getting brighter, but nobody else noticed it, not even Rachel Elizabeth Dare. They were all just having a good time.''Oh no,''I yelled.''It's going to explode! Get out of there!''
The pinata collapsed on itself like there was a black hole in it, and exploded, sending a wave of red energy pulsing around the pavilion. Chiron and the others were all thrown back from the blast, and they laid there unconscious. I was thrown to one of the pillars and slumped to the floor.
''What...the,''The pinata was gone now, and in its place, lay a huge beetle. That thing was almost half the size of the whole pavilion! I quickly got up and pulled out Riptide. The blade glowed dimly and it was enough to get the creature's attention.
''Oh no.''The beetle sprung at me, and I dived forward, nearly getting decapitated. The creature spat out a good chunk of the pillar, then settled its eyes on Annabeth. It made way for her, but I stepped in front of it.
''You're not taking another step.''I whimpered, raising my sword weakly. Behind me, I heard Annabeth slowly start to stir, and that gave me some encouragement. I jumped forward, aiming to pierce its hide, but it just swept me away like nothing.
I crumpled next to Grover, and I barely had enough strength to lift my head. Out of the corner of my eyes, I saw the beetle opened its jaws and completely swallow Annabeth whole!
''NO!''I yelled. My gut tightened, and I summoned every single drop of water in the camp. They all gathered behind me, swirling around like a giant sideways tornado. I managed to stand up.''Let her go!''
The beetle was unfazed. In fact, it looked like it was smirking at me! I roared and sent a few hundred gallons of water sailing through the pavilion. But before they reached the beetle, the latter just jumped out of the pavilion, onto the ground and dissolved into some sand.
''...ANNABETH?''I yelled. There was no reply. I just simply stared at a pile of sand on the ground. Then, reality came crashing back to me. My knees buckled, and I let go of all the water in the pavilion. They dropped to the floor and woke pretty much everyone up. They all sputtered out water and glared at me, but I didn't care.
''Percy?''Chiron said softly. He trotted behind me and laid a hand on my shoulder.''What happened?''
''Annabeth...she's gone.''I whispered. I just kept staring at the pile of sand, my hopes and dreams crushed before my eyes. Without Annabeth, I'm just an empty shell. Without a turtle. I had nothing to live for, no one to please, no one for comfort. I was alone.
''There has to be a way...there has to be!''I said, before a crazy idea began to form in my head. I stood up so quickly, Chiron stepped back a few steps. I turned to him with glee in my eyes.
''Oh no, Percy. Please don't tell me what I think you're going to do.''His eyes widened in fear.
''But I have to see the oracle!''I protested. Chiron shook his head sadly.
''Percy, the oracle has always seen to provide prophecies of only the most catastrophic of events. Would it really tell you of anything about Annabeth?''My heart slumped a little at that, but I was determined to at least try.
''This is a catastrophic event.''Rachel limped towards us, accompanied by the Stoll brothers. They set her down on a bench.''This is more catastrophic than any of you could even imagine. This is far worse than Kronos.''She turned to me, and her eyes started to glow. She opened her mouth, and green mist started to come out, forming a vague TV screen. The screen flickered to life and showed a hotel room, with Annabeth and two other people, a black-skinned boy and a white-skinned girl. They were all relaxing, and the sight of Annabeth made my heart jump.
Annabeth turned around to face me, and said ''Two and two, of a different time, must fight together, or the end is nigh.''
The boy joined in. ''Victory is never without death, but an act of faith can change all that.''
The girl said ''A plan of trust, and a choice to make. Lose the fight, and it's all up to fate''
Lastly, all of them chorused ''When both worlds collide, both hands must unite.''And with that,all the mist came back to Rachel and she slumped forward. The Stoll brothers quickly carried her off.
''Was that another prophecy?''I asked shakily. Chiron took a deep breath.''Don't answer me, I already know.''
I took a seat that was still in good condition.''Gods, I need a break. I just fought Kronos a week ago.''I smothered my face with my hands.
Chiron was about to speak, but I silenced him.''I know, you're going to say something about Hercules having to do 12 impossible quests or something and he didn't have time for a break.''
Chiron staggered back. He opened his mouth weakly, but I interjected.''Yes, you are that predictable.''
Chiron closed his mouth.''Well then.''He coughed slightly to get more attention.''We will discuss this further at the campfire at 8 pm sharp. Don't be late.''He glared at the campers from Ares' cabin.
All the campers started rushing towards their cabins, packing up and getting ready for the campfire. I just stood up and walked over to my cabin.
I used to have a brother. A cyclops actually. But he was still in the undersea forge making enough weapons to supply the entire army with swords.''I'll make enough in about 3 weeks!''He said that last time we met. I had been so excited about him coming back, but now I just want him here to help me.
The cabin still smelled of the sea. I rummaged around the beds and found some supplies for a week, a bottle of nectar, some drachmas, and Annabeth's Yankees cap. It still had the stain I accidentally made when I spilled coffee all over it. Annabeth threw the cap at me and told me that she 'will never speak to me again until I clean it'. I sighed at all those times, and tucked them into my bag.
At the campfire, the campers were rowdier than before. Chiron stamped his hoof on the ground to get attention, then started talking.
''As you all know, Annabeth is missing now.''A few campers nodded.
''And Rachel has kindly delivered us another prophecy earlier.''He nodded to Rachel.
Clarisse stood up.''Who's going to lead the quest?''
I raised my hand immediately.''Very well, Percy has chosen to lead the quest.''Some of the campers snickered, like they knew I was going to raise my hand.
''Now we need another camper.''Chiron continued, but Travis interrupted.
''Hey Chiron, shouldn't it be four people?''He asked.
''I have studied the prophecy. It is more than likely that two of our campers will have to ally with two people from other places.''All the demigods started whispering to each other.
''That is why we need one more.''Chiron gestured to the crowd, but I stood up.
''I'll volunteer Annabeth.''All around me, there were people giggling and some were shaking their heads sadly, like I had gone crazy.
''Percy is right!''Chiron announced. I wasn't sure who was more surprised, me or the campers. They all started to protest.
''Quiet!''Chiron yelled.''Who here has bested countless monsters? Who here with his friends has returned the master bolt to Zeus? Who here...defeated Kronos?''He didn't wait for an answer.''Percy!''
Most of the campers nodded thoughtfully. Chiron turned to me, his eyes sparking like he knew I had to go on this quest, or my sanity would have been broken.
''Thanks guys!''I exclaimed. The campers yelled and surged forward to hug me.
''I need to go now!''I quickly rushed to the edge of the border. The campers all wished me good luck and godspeed.
''Hey Percy!''Chiron yelled. I was curious, so I stopped.''Remember the sand that beetle dropped? I found out that it was sand from the Mojave desert!''
I racked my brain.''Oh yeah, its in California! Great.''I mumbled weakly. There's only one way that is fast enough to get there in a day.
I pulled out a shiny drachma from my pocket and threw it at the ground. Instantly, I heard taxi honks and a yellow taxi suddenly materialized right outside the border.
The three drivers inside had only one eye. They all passed it to the driver with the wheel.''Get in, sport! This taxi can't wait forever!''The other two sisters yelled.
I stepped in and yelled ''Mojave desert!''. The taxi suddenly morphed into a giant sleigh that looked like it was exactly the opposite of Santa's sleigh. The sisters all sat in 3 different reindeers. Maggots infested the rotting wood, and I already began to feel leeches sucking my blood out.''WHY DO WE HAVE TO BE IN A SLEIGH?''I yelled as the driver pulled on the reins and we rocketed towards the sky.''I think I'm going to lose my lunch...''I covered my mouth.
One of the sisters turned to me.''You're going to lose 5 drachma too if you spill all over the floor!''She yelled. Camp half-Blood became smaller and smaller as the reindeers whisked me away to the Mojave Desert. As we soared above the trees, I grabbed the Yankees cap and stared at it.
''Hang on Annabeth. I'm coming.''