Chapter 1: Dreams (PERCY)
Percy went down to his bakeshop. It was great with a varnished wooden floor. The walls where creamy white, and the booths and tables where organized finely. Percy looked around, but he couldn't see his waiters Jen and Mark; luckily there weren't that many customers in the middle of the day.
He told his cashier, Ashley, that he'd walk around the city. As he went out, the fresh air of New Rome welcomed him. He turned and looked at his bakeshops sign, it read "SALLIE'S", in honor of his deceased mother who died off a mysterious murder along with her husband Paul. A small tear formed in Percy's eye, so he wiped it away and continued his walk. Clouds blocked the sun, and the wind blew softly. He sat on the park bench just looking at the passersby.
"Can I have a Caramel Frappuccino, and a slice of Cheesecake?" A girl said behind him.
As he turned around the image of a twenty-year-old girl with brown hair, and kaleidoscope eyes smiled at him. "Piper," He said, a grin forming at corner of his lips. "What are you doing here?"
"Oh, nothing. Ashley told me you took a stroll out, and I figured you'd be here." She said.
"And why'd you think that?" He retorted.
"Well this was the last place where you talked with your mom." She said softly. "I just figured you'd be here."
"So what's up?" Percy said trying desperately to change the subject.
"Nothing much. Jason and I have something prepared for you." She slightly chuckled. "I'm sort-a here to delay you."
"Sit." Percy said.
As commanded Piper sat down on the bench. When she was close enough, Percy smelled a wonderful aroma, although he couldn't quite grasp it.
"Piper I feel sleepy. I'll use your lap as a pillow okay?"
Piper nodded. "Sure."
Percy positioned himself on the bench where half of his legs stuck out. He slowly closed his eyes, but he suddenly opened them. "Oh, before I forget you look great." Then he slowly entered the realm of Morpheus.
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Percy stood at the middle of a field. He turned around and saw a young boy about sixteen. He had dark raven hair, and electric blue eyes. As Percy grew nearer, the scent of the ocean grew stronger. The man hasn't noticed Percy's presence yet, or maybe he just chose not to. The guy looked up and smiled. He stood up and began approaching Percy.
"A demi-god huh…" he said, clearly intrigued.
Percy opened his mouth but nothing came out. Great, he thought.
"Don't worry, I won't hurt you." The man said as he chuckled. "You're the first demi-god I've ever met. It appears you're a son of Poseidon to booth. I bet you're also called a hero and what not." His smile vanished.
The man walked towards the tree and sat down. He patted the ground and Percy understood.
"The gods are scared of you though." He said. "Well, not just you, more like your little party of ten huh."
What does he mean? Percy thought to himself. Who is he anyways?
"Wondering who I am are you?" he asked. "But sadly one cannot answer what one doesn't know."
Great his insane…
The place grew quiet. The sky turned dark. Slowly everything and anything vanished, including Percy. As the ground beneath Percy faded, He fell down, looking at the man who was standing on nothing. He just kept on falling and falling, it felt even deeper than Tartarus.
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"Percy!" someone shouted. "Percy!" his body was being shook.
Percy opened his eyes to a lovely brunette. Her eyes showed the color black. He sat upright and stared at the ground the yawned. "What time is it?" he asked.
Piper glanced at her watch. "It's six' fifty. We need to get back by seven."
Percy's eyes narrowed. He slept for about six hours. He instantly looked at Piper. I've been using her as a pillow for six hours! Percy thought. "Sorry…" He muttered. "It must've been a pain waiting there. I mean you've been sitting there for six hours."
"Don't worry," Piper said. "I slept for an hour or so, and afterwards I played with my phone."
That still didn't reassure Percy.
"But honestly we need to go. Now!" Piper said with a bit of Charmspeak.
Percy stood up straight and stared at the daughter of Aphrodite. "Sure, let's go back. Your boyfriend might be missing you." Percy said playfully.
Piper punched his arms lightly. "Shut up." The way she said sent shivers down Percy's back for being to cute.
They began walking back to Percy's building.
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Percy and Piper stared at the dark store. Percy glanced at Piper, and grinned. He opened the door and on cue, the store lit up, and the pop of confetti dazed him.
"Happy B-Day, Percy!" they all shouted.
It had totally slipped his mind. He smiled at everyone there. But then his face grew sad. He slowly marched towards one of the many booths and sat down. Piper sat in front of him grinning.
"Why so glum, Seaweed-Brain?" a sweet voice said. Percy turned to his side and saw a beautiful blonde with stormy gray eyes, Annabeth. Percy's frown faded and was replaced by a sparkling smile.
"Annabeth!" Percy said. He stood-up and hugged her and then gave her a five second kiss. "I've missed you!" He then saw Piper at the back. "Thanks Pipes… Best gift ever."
"It wasn't all her idea now was it." A tall man with electric blue eyes and blonde set of hair said as he placed his arm on Pipers shoulder.
"Thanks man."
The party went on. Percy saw Leo near the dessert table. He was talking to someone in a white dress. Frank and Hazel where dancing to the soft music. Reyna was on the phone, while holding hands with Nico, who was also holding hands with Will Solace. Percy chuckled as he remembered when Nico first explained their current deal.
Annabeth grabbed Percy's arm. She motioned her thumb towards the door and they both went out. Once the door was shut Annabeth stared into Percy's eyes, they kissed.
"Percy," Annabeth said. "I love you."
"I love you too." Percy said smiling.
"Oh! Wait." Annabeth grabs something from her purse. "Here."
Percy held the box in his hands and kissed her again. He opened it and inside was a small pendant, the letters 'AxP' was written on it. He smiled at her and gave her a hug. They went inside and they parted for a while.
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Percy offered for his friends to sleep in his building. Considering how the second and third floor where made for visitors. They used the elevator, which was rarely used. Percy showed them to their different rooms on the third floor. The second floor was a living room that was totally tech-out. It had a flat-screen TV, the latest gaming consoles, a Ping-Pong table, some couches and beanbags. It also had a kitchen and two bathrooms/washroom. Percy left them to sleep while he went up to his room on the fifth floor, which looked a little like the second floor.
He crawled into his bed, and silently fell asleep, wishing that no dream will trouble him, but demi-gods never get what they want.
Percy was in the air. He was encased in a small vortex that trailed his body. He could move freely too.
"Back for more?" A man asked.
Percy turned around. He saw the same man with dark raven hair and electric blue eyes.
"It must be fate meeting again." The man said, his voice choppy.
"Who are you?" Percy yelled, surprised that his voice came out.
"I've answered this already, haven't I?"
"Do you think I'll believe that bull-crap?" Percy retorted. "Who doesn't know who they are?" Percy face grew pale. "I'll understand if someone wiped your memory or something."
"Boy, I can honestly tell you, I have not lost my memories. Though, I also do not know who I am."
"Where is this place?" Percy asked. "I mean where in the sky but…"
"Yes we are in the sky." The man said. "What's so wrong about that? I'm guessing this is the first time you've flown?"
Percy was instantly confused. Can a son of Poseidon fly? He thought.
"Well of-course! It's not as free of those who are sons of the four winds or Zeus, but you can."
"How?"
"You're stupid aren't you? You're doing it right now. Using a storm to fly. Your father is a storm bringer kid."
"So, you're telling me I could fly all this time?"
"Well yeah, it's not as strong as Fa—, it's time to go." He smiled. "Bye."
"Wait!" Percy yelled, but everything faded slowly.
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Percy lie on his bed. "Crap" he muttered.
He got up and went down the stairs, he heard kissing and moaning.
"I love you." A voice said.
"I love you too," the girl moaned.
"Annabeth," the guy said. "What if Percy finds out."
"His flaw is loyalty," Annabeth said. "He wouldn't be suspicious of us. But I'm worried about Piper finding out, Jason."
Percy's heart dropped. His girlfriend cheating on him with Jason Grace; how could she?
"Nah, she's too in love with me to find out." Jason smirked. "I mean I picked you up from college."
Percy continued his way down. He walked pass Jason and Annabeth and made his way to the fridge. He got a glass water and drank it. He could hear silent curses from the two. He stared at them and Annabeth tried to talk but Percy raised his hand.
"I don't need to know why." Percy said coldly. "Where done Annabeth."
Annabeth got teary-eyes now. "Percy…" she said softly.
"I don't want to hear it." Percy said.
Jason looked at Annabeth. His shocked faced turned into anger. He pushed Percy through the window. And Percy landed on the hard pavement of New Rome. Jason jumped out of the second floor window, now hovering on top of Percy. He raised his arm and lightning shot out of the sky. Percy dodged to the left and gathered the moisture in the air. He hurled it all into Jason, soaking him from head to toe, but doing absolutely no damage.
Jason smirked. "Your little water won't protect you."
Percy stared at him. He created a miniature typhoon, but Jason chuckled even more.
"That ain't ganna help you, Jackson."
Percy urged the typhoon to trail his body. He slowly hovered over the ground. Percy smiled and urged himself to go upwards. Jason face clearly shocked of what's happening. He flew up high into the clouds and Percy followed. Jason used the wind and lightning to his advantage. The wind didn't do much but the lightning stung him, even though his been dodging all of it. Percy swirled up all the clouds and they quickly turned into water. He encased Jason in a dome of water. Jason desperately tried to get out but he couldn't. A lightning bolt stronger than Jason's flew past Percy, giving Jason the opportunity to get out.
"Nice try Jackson." Jason said. "This is my fathers domain."
Storm clouds started brewing. Jason started laughing. The clouds started surrounding Jason. His cocky face disappeared. He raced out and bushed the storm clouds with wind. Percy remembered what the weird man said, how his father was a god of storms too.
Percy smirked and said. "To bad, Grace. My father controls storms too."
"The fuck are you saying?" He said.
Percy called for the clouds and they followed. Rain started pouring out and Percy used it. He fired the stiff water towards Jason, and then used the rest to try and encase Jason again. Jason summoned his Gladius and tore right through Percy's dome. In response he took out Riptide and we engaged in full combat. He coated his sword with electricity and when their blades meet; Percy was hit with the sting of electricity. Percy tried to think of something fast. He then remembered Mt. St. Helen, where Percy had made a volcano explode. Percy placed all his strength on Riptide and when their swords meet again; Jason was blown down his Gladius shattering in the pressure of the shock, Percy on the other hand was electrocuted harder than last time. He let go of Riptide and fell to the ground.
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The sun was bright on Percy and Jason's faces. They woke up and sat upright.
A girl screamed. Percy looked up and saw Jen. He smiled at her and reassured her. Jason on the other hand had stood up. He looked at Percy and his face grew pale.
Piper and the others went out of the door. Piper ran towards Jason, Percy quietly cursing. Leo and Reyna went towards Percy and fed him ambrosia and nectar.
"What the hell happened here?" Piper asked them.