Chapter 1: A Prophecy Ruined Our Celebration Party
Percy's POV
The giant war just ended month ago. It was tragic even more then the titan war. We lost so many friends along the way. Among the seven heroes of the prophecy i.e. me, Annabeth, Leo, Piper, Jason, Hazel & Frank we six survived but Frank died in the war sacrificing himself to kill a giant. Tonight was a celebration party on Olympus. In the process of war Greeks & Romans has left behind their past. Both fought side by side in the giant war. After the war I and Jason decided that we will build the underground tunnel between the two camps with magic security provided by Hecate himself the God of Magic. Both end of the tunnel will have a mark of palm in which the demigod who want to go to other camp will have to place his hand and say the password which is "Greece and Rome will stand together & forever". The magic will grab the information from person & if no threat found then door will open. Annabeth has designed the tunnel.
We all were very sad over Frank loss. I mean we knew that he was destined to die but not before he lived his life with Hazel. She was in a very bad shape after he died. But Leo helped her out. Because Frank asked him to take care of her after he die. Frank knew Leo lover her even if he knew he is not Sammy. Sammy was Leo's great grandfather. Hazel also had a little crush on Leo because of its resemblance of Sammy but her feelings were much stronger for Frank. When Frank died we were all there with him. I remember his last words to Hazel vividly.
"Hey, don't cry. It was going to happen you know it" Frank told her
Shewascryinghard.Annabethwasbyhersidehuggingherwithtearsinhereyes.IwasfuriousoverthatburntstickwhichjustburnedupinfrontofFrank.
"ThereisnothingyoucandoPercy.Itwasmeanttobehappen" Franktoldme
"No" I said. My voice was shaking. Tears were running down my face
Frank took Hazel's hand and gave it to Leo. "Take care of her Leo. I know you love her"
"Frank I..." Leo stammered lost for words
"Frank please don't die... don't leave me" Hazel was crying hard now
"It's okay Hazel. Good bye my love. Good bye my friends." And with those last words he closed his eyes forever.
We all were granted immortality. All the heroes of great prophecy as well as the senior campers and Rachel the Oracle of Camp Half-Blood & Camp Jupiter. We all accepted it because gods had taken oath that they will not grant any other wish. And they had good reason. They want us to train and guide the new coming heroes. The party was at Camp Half-Blood. Roman demigods came through AllianceTunnel. We were happy because there was no war. All the heroes that died in the war were given proper respect. Thalia officially quit as hunter because she wants to spend more time with her friends & Jason. But soon we found out there was one more thing that she and Nico were couple now. We caught them kissing each other near a canoe lake. We all laughed out loud. Jason was so happy for her sister. He went straight to Nico with a glare and hugged him and said
"Take good care of my sister but if she ever complaint to me about you then just imagine what will happen" he said
"Yes sir." Nico replied. Thalia and Nico both were horribly red after they get caught.
All this things were circling in my head when Annabeth spoke. "Hey knock knock is anybody home?" She said slapping me on arm
"Hey wise girl" I said and pulled into a hug. She rested her head on my shoulder.
"What were you thinking?" she asked running her fingers on my back.
"Just old memories" I said enjoying the sensation her fingers making.
"Percy what Frank said remember don't hurt yourself by thinking that it is your fault" she said lightly punching me in the gut
I smiled. Man sometimes I really forgot how smart she is. She was right. Hazel was much better now. She and Leo were together. Leo hesitated in first place but Hazel said she loved him too. She will not become hunter. She wants to make Frank happy by moving on. Percy knew now there will be no more war in the near future. So he had to ask Annabeth what he was trying to ask months ago.
"Yah. Come I want to ask you something." I said and took her hand and guide her towards the lake
"What? Party is just about to start" she said but came with me
"It won't take too much time" I said
"Oh Please we can make out after the party" she said smiling
"Hey this is different wise girl." I said kissing her lightly on lips "You will love it. I am sure of it"
I jumped in the lake. I saw Annabeth jumped after me. I formed a huge bubble around both of us. I flicked my hand and around the wall of bubble an image of trident & owl formed. I give my hand another flick and bubble started going upward.
"Percy what are you doing?" Annabeth asked slightly amazed by the pictures around the bubble.
"Just wait" I answered. The bubble was out of lake now and standing over the huge water pillar I formed. We both can see the Camp through the walls. Some campers were noticed this so they came to watch near the lake. Almost entire camp was there even the Roman demigods. All campers were watching both of us with confusion.
I was smiling when Annabeth said "Why are you smiling Seaweed Brain?"
"I am going to make this day special for both of us Wise Girl" I replied
"What?" she asked with confusion.
I laughed at her frustration. I went on my knees and pulled out a box. As soon as she saw it she gasped. "Per-cy... Is that what I...I think it is?" she asked. Her voice was trembling
"Yes Wise Girl. It is" I said and opened the jewellery box. Inside there was a gold engagement ring with SeaweedBrain & WiseGirl written in Greek.
I held in front of Annabeth and asked "Annabeth will you marry me?"
Tears of joy started running on her cheek. She was smiling and crying at the same time. "Per-cy... I... I..."
"Say yes... Say yes..." a cheer went up from the crowd "Come on Annabeth Say yes..."
She looked around and watched everyone smiling and then she said "Yes. Yes. Yes Percy I will marry you. This is the best thing ever happened in my life" and she offered her hand.
I put ring on her ring finger. She gasped "Does it hurt?"
"No you idiot it's beautiful..." she said and rushed in his arms and crushed her lips on mine
A loud cheer came from the crowd. When she pulled back I said "I love you"
"I love you too" she said without hesitation and hugged me tightly and Percy flicked his hand brought them at beach.
Our friends rushed to us congratulate both of us. "Tonight there will be double celebration. Let's go" Thalia shouted
Annabeth's POV
I just can't believe this. Percy just proposed me. Of course I was going to say yes but, I never thought he could become so romantic. He was laughing with rest of guys. Jason, Nico, Leo, Grover were there. They were patting on his back. I was with Thalia, Hazel, Rachel, and Piper.
"You are a lucky girl Annabeth" Piper told her examining ring on her finger
"Hey don't be jealous" Hazel said "I am sure Jason will plan something special when he ask you"
At this Piper frowned "Really? I don't think so. He still not over with that Reyna. He can't even kiss me without hesitation."
"Hey, It will be okay, just keep patience" Thalia defended his brother
"Yah, Thalia's right. Jason and Reyna were very close. Just like Percy & Annabeth. It will take some time." Rachel
"I am sick of waiting" and with that Piper left us but turned and said "I will be back in sec"
"What just happened" Hazel said
"I have never seen Piper act like this" I said thinking about the situation.
I went to see Reyna she was standing alone. Having a glass of juice in her hand. "Hey" I said
"Hey, Congratulation" she said with a smile
"Thank you" I replied smiling "Are you okay?"
"Yah. Just had a bad dream last night about Jason..." she said with tear in her eyes
"What was it?" I asked
"Piper and Jake killed Jason" she replied with shaking voice
A soon as she mentioned Jake I started frowning. We all hated that son of Poseidon. He had a big ego. He was flirting with every girl at this camp. He tried to flirt with me too. But I just showed him where he stands. Percy then warned him that if he tried to give me problem then he will be truly sorry. He was scared of Percy.
"Hey it was just a dream. I had lots of dreams in the future not all came true" I said squeezing her hand and wiped her tears and she nodded "Thanks a lot Annabeth"
I nodded when I noticed Percy, Jason, Nico, & Leo came towards us."Hey, Where is Thalia & Hazel" Leo asked
"We are right here" Thalia, Hazel & Rachel said in union from behind
"So, aren't you girls going to dance with your boyfriends" Nico asked poking Thalia
"Well you never asked" Thalia replied
"Yah. I can ask you the same repair boy" Hazel said to Leo
"Well I don't have any boyfriend here so I will just dance with my friends" Rachel said
"I will not say boyfriend. From now on I will say fiancé. What do you say Wise Girl" Percy replied
"Yah" I replied blushing horribly and then punched him in the gut. I then took his hand moved towards the dance floor. Nico & Thalia, Leo & Hazel followed us. I heard Jason say "Well since Piper is not here then would you care to dance with me Reyna"
At this Reyna's face brighten up "Sure Jason" and took his hand
Jason said "Your number is next Rachel. Just wait for some time"
"OK. Air boy" she replied with smile
I and Percy danced on several songs. I was on cloud nine. This was the most exciting & happy day of my life. It is because of Percy. I saw Thalia & Nico dancing on our left side & Leo & Hazel on right. There was Grover & Juniper too. Chiron was also enjoying the show. He raised his glass of wine to me when he noticed me. I smiled back. Whenever Percy pulled me closer he kissed me. He looked so happy I was happy because he was with me now forever. I saw Jason was dancing with Rachel now. I was happy for her too.
"Hey wise girl what are you thinking?" Percy asked
"Nothing just happy to see our all friends happy. Happy that you are with me now forever" I replied kissing him
"I will be with you forever Annabeth no matter what happen Ok" he said pulling me into hug
I wrapped my hands around him. Just after that Percy said "Let's go I want to make a toast to our friend" I followed him
He climbed on the stage and shouted "Hey everyone"
At this everyone looked at him. "I am going to make a toast can you all join me please"
"Yah" everyone said in union and filled their own glasses
"This is on the name of a hero who fought alongside with me and all of us... Frank Zhang. In the name of those who helped us to win war. We will remember all of them as great heroes" then he raised his glass and so we. "To Frank Zhang the son of Mars"
"Frank Zhang" we murmured but suddenly there was a scream. We all looked towards the noise. Percy ran by my side and grasps my hand. I squeeze his hand. Then I saw it was Rachel. She was pouring Green smoke. But she wasn't speaking any prophecy.
"What is going on?" Percy asked she can feel he also didn't want to ruin his perfect day with another great prophecy.
"I don't know" Jason said "She took a sip of wind and immediately glass dropped. When I saw that she was already emerging green smoke" She was now emerging more smoke and then she spoke in totally different voice I have ever heard:
Four hunters shall follow after the thousand,
To follow the traitor's laughter in the island
What you see is not what you think,
To Save the Universe you have to rethink
Fang will strike with bang,
A Team will decide who will hang