THE TWINS OF THE SEA
Summary: At the end of "The Last Olympian", the Sea God Poseidon hints to Percy that he will bring Percy new siblings. Percy is skeptical, but little does he know that living in Olympus is his twin sister Payton. Payton has convinced her father to let her go live as a demigod in the mortal world, and begins her adventure to find the true meaning of magic, being a demigod, family, and love. PERCABETH. Takes place after "The Last Olympian."
Disclaimer: I unfortunately have not been given the gift of writing that the genius of Rick Rioridan has and therefore did not create Percy and the Olympians. I do hold claim to my plot and whatever characters I choose to make up, but even those I can hardly call mine. In the power bested in me by the gods, I will write to the best of my ability and update asap. But only if you, dear readers, review. More reviews=more chapters/updates.
Chapter 1:
"No! I'm sorry Payton, but it is just too dangerous. I can't allow it. I won't allow it." My father Poseidon argued with me.
"Father, let me go! Please! I haven't left Olympus in nine years! I'm sixteen years old…let me live like a true mortal. I can help Percy if only you will allow me. So, please! Just let me go." I half screamed at my father, Poseidon. I've been arguing with him about this every since my twin brother Percy defeated the Titans once and for all, and is currently building a new generation of demigods. He has yet to know that I exist. I know everything about him, as we have this "empathy link" quite similar to the one that Grover, his best friend, shares with him. Grover's also my best friend, but he's so busy now with all the new demigods that he hardly ever gets to come up to Olympus and visit me. It's kind of annoying. Hence the fact that I want to go down to Olympus and help.
"What do you think, Mother Hera?" my father asked his mother, and I guess technically my Grandmother.
"I think you should let Payton go. Give it a shot, at least. She's right, you know. I know you have your reasons for keeping her safe up here, but my son, the danger is gone now. Maybe not forever, but it will be gone for a long, long time. She needs to go out in the real world and see what it's like. Otherwise, how will she truly become a hero? Percy has been given many chances to prove himself, and succeed he has. But you must let his other half learn as well. Payton shall go." Mother Hera said sternly, ignoring my father as he tried to interrupt.
All of a sudden, my uncle Apollo appeared. "Hey there kiddo. Any luck yet?" He asked, grinning.
"I think Mother Hera has finally convinced him." I whispered
"Cool! I can't wait to see what you'll do down in the real world. You've had enough practice with monsters to even defeat Lord Kronos himself if you really had to, but since that threat is gone…" he said happily
"My thoughts exactly. Uncle Apollo, do you really think I could be as good of a hero as Percy?" I asked him seriously
"Oh niece of mine, you need to have more confidence in yourself. And the mortal world will give you exactly that. When you see how pathetic mortals can be, you will realize the truth and become more of a demigod than you will ever be. Now, do you think that I would allow you to go to the mortal world if I didn't think you'd be ready?" he asked me
"I guess not." I sighed
"Second thoughts?" He asked knowingly
"Not really. It's just… I never thought I'd actually get this far. I knew what I was fighting for but I didn't know… you know?" I replied, confusing myself as I said that statement.
"I understand. But you just need a boost of confidence, and as I said, it'll come from real, true life experiences. Not the ones you get looking down from up here. Don't you worry, I'll always be watching you, and if you ever need me, just give me a call." Uncle Apollo said, taking something out of his pocket.
"What's this?" I asked, as he handed me an object that looked suspiciously like a cell phone. "Uncle, you know I can't have a cell phone. That would be as bad as a flare."
"It's not a real cell phone. It's a magic item. If you need assistance, just press the OK button and either I will come or I will send someone. Or, if you need a weapon, just press the GO button, you can turn it into a transportation device for a quick get a way, perhaps a skateboard?" He said, and my skateboard appeared. He was the one who taught me how to ride it. And if you press number one, a bow and arrow will appear…I trust you a lot more than I trust your brother when it comes to archery." My uncle explained, grinning
"Wow, uncle! Thanks a lot! This is so cool!" I exclaimed, giving him a hug.
All of a sudden a voice came behind me.
"Aw, Apollo, have you already given her a magic item? I thought that was my job!" My Uncle Hermes complained
"Sorry, brother. Hey, the more the merrier!" Apollo replied, ruffling my hair.
"Hey there kiddo. Good news, you're going!" My uncle Hermes grinned
"Really?" I cried, giving him a big hug. "I can go?"
"Of course you can." Another voice said. I turned around, and saw my father. He had a look of defeat on his face, but also a resigned look.
"Thank you, father!" I said, and gave him a hug too. He hugged me back.
"Make me proud out there, will you?" He asked
"Of course I will." I replied
"I have a gift for you." He said "I know about the cell phone that you just received, but if you would like this…" his voice trailed off, rummaging through his Bermuda shorts "Ah, here it is." He said
He produced a fishing pole. "This button here will turn the fishing pole into your sword." He explained, and all of a sudden, after he pressed the purple button, my sword did appear. Then he pressed a white button. "This will turn it into your knife." He said, and my knife flashed before my eyes. "And finally, this will turn it into a pencil." He finished, and a regular old pencil appeared.
"Thank you father!" I cried, hugging him again.
"Hey, that's not it, kiddo. I've got something better." My uncle Hermes bragged, and took out a beautiful pearl bracelet. "It's a magic item as well. Put it on." He said
I slipped the bracelet over my wrist. "What does it do?" I asked, confused
"If you turn it this way, you can see my mark on one of the pearls. If you rub it, you will become invisible." My uncle instructed
"Awesome!" I exclaimed, hugging him again. "Thank you so much, all three of you. These gifts are so cool!"
"Oh, and if you press number two on the cell phone, out will pop a Drachma in case you need to contact any of us." Apollo put in.
"Thank you so much!" I said again
Suddenly, Athena appeared, mother of Annabeth Chase, my brother's girlfriend. She's always liked me pretty well, which is a very good thing, considering her and my father's past.
"So, Payton, I hear you are leaving us?" Athena asked, giving me a hug.
"Yup." I said, excitedly.
"Well, good. It's about time your father let you live your life. Just be careful, and remember, you'll be going to the same school as Annabeth, so if you need anything, don't hesitate to ask her. She doesn't know of you yet, but she will sense something. And she will sense my protection." Athena replied
"Thank you, Athena. That means a lot to me." I said, smiling
"So, when can I leave?" I asked my father.
"Well, well look whose an eager mcbeaver." My father grinned "I think you should be able to depart Saturday, so that you can go to camp before all the pandemonium of summer begins, and you still have time to pack and to say your goodbyes."
"Yay!" I exclaimed happily, but then my thoughts turned sad. "May I be excused, father?" I asked
"Yes, of course." He said, understandingly.
"Thank you." I said, and left the Great Hall to leave my uncles and aunt and father talking.
A/N: Okay, so there's the first chapter. Please review to tell me if I should continue… if there's anything you're confused about…complaints…whatever. Sorry for those of you who dislike OC's but who knows? It could be possible, no? I'm just sort of "predicting the future" so to speak. Not really. But I like to try. Either way, it's my first Percy and the Olympians story, so please be nice. REVIEW!!! Feel free to pm me as well.
