Summary: As a Hunter, Thalia has sworn off romantic love and men, and has kept her oath. But after being sent to bring back a mysterious demi-god, Thalia begins to feel something for her charge, the sarcastic, sassy, annoying Arianna Mendez who brings nothing but trouble to those who get close to her, and betrays those who attempt to help her. Will Thalia break her oath in attempt to bring Arianna back to the Olympian's side? Or will she stand back and watch the girl she loves side with Kronos?
A/N: I've chosen to rewrite Daughter of Chaos, so here's the first chapter of the new DoC!
Disclaimer: I really do wish I owned P.J.O.
He could make out the forms of an owl and a horse. The owl flew overhead, soaring through the night sky. The horse snorted as it galloped through the forest, keeping pace with the owl easily. The moon shone clearly on the owl and the stallion, causing the owl to appear silver and to gently caress the stallion's midnight colored coat.
Suddenly, the animals picked up the pace, charging through the trees and into a clearing. They darted towards a long, deadly scythe. He noticed something odd about the scythe; it had a golden apple impaled on the blade.
Jonathon woke with a start, panting heavily. His blond hair was heavy and moist with sweat, his tan features flushed and feverish. "Got to warn Chiron" he muttered, jumping out of bed. He hastily pulled on a jacket to ward off the chill of the night and took off towards the Big House.
He banged on the door furiously, looking over his shoulder, as if he expected the owl and horse to be charging at him. Chiron opened the door, bow in hand. "What happened?" he asked sharply.
'I-I h-had a dream Chiron" stuttered Jonathon, as he began to explain his dream.
Chiron's jaw tightened as he listened to the son of Apollo, worry clouding his eyes. "Rouse the Campers, and bring Percy and Annabeth here" ordered the centaur tersely.
Fifteen minutes later, Annabeth and Percy entered the Big House, alert for danger.
As quickly as he could, Chiron explained to them Jonathon's dream. "I fear that the dream might be foreshadowing some event that we cannot stop" finished Chiron gravely.
Annabeth frowned, her mind racing quickly through her memory. "Chiron, I think I might know something about the dream" she began slowly, hesitation in her eyes.
"The dream is obvious really; the owl and the horse are referring to Percy and me. The scythe means Kronos of course. The golden apple….. Well, it can only be referring to Eris" finished Annabeth. Chiron frowned.
"A few days ago, I received word of a demi-god living in Texas. The satyr believes the girl to be a daughter of Eris. We must find her before she falls into the hands of Kronos, or winds up dead. I believe that this girl may be the key to destroying Kronos once and for all" finished Chiron.
"Chiron let me and Annabeth go find her" pleaded Percy.
"No Percy, I need the two of you here. The Hunters will arrive in a few days. I shall speak to Artemis about lending me some of her Hunters. Go back to bed both of you, you need your sleep" said Chiron, his eyes softening slightly.
Percy's shoulders slumped forward in defeat and made his way out of the Big House and back to his cabin. Only Annabeth remained behind.
"Chiron, if Kronos were to get his hands on her- " Chiron cut her off.
"I know what would happen Annabeth. Just don't tell Percy, not yet. It would make him doubt himself, and we can't afford any mistakes, especially not now." Annabeth sighed and returned to her cabin, her mind racing.
Chiron walked out towards the porch of the Big House, staring up into the night sky. "Gods protect us from what is yet to come" he whispered.
The moon continued to shine, though its light seemed to grow darker, as if Artemis herself was beginning to lose hope.
A/N: So, did you like it? Tell me your answer in your reviews! Frankly, I like this chapter more than I liked all of the original Daughter of Chaos put together! But, that's just me. Please review.