Disclaimer: i don't own Percy Jackson.
this is btw a Jason/percy fic. muwah muwah!
Eris wasn't exactly happy by having two mortals fool her. If anything, it was nothing but humiliating. She was a goddess, a daughter of Nyx. She'll have her revenge one way or another.
It was the middle of afternoon and Percy couldn't help but curse the gods for making his life complicated. At his side lays Jason, who is catching his breath after a fight with the storm. He wasn't exactly sure why but here they are catching their breaths on an island with the sun perfectly smiling at them. It's like the storm was nothing but an imagination.
'Yup, someone's totally messing with us.' Percy thought.
It all started when all of a sudden all of his dreams kept on showing him images of a woman calling for help. She was begging to get out, saying things like there is no other way. Up to now, Percy could still remember the vivid images of his dream. He asked Chiron for advice of course. But all the centaur could say is that his instincts tells him that something is up and it is more likely dangerous if Percy would go. But of course Percy is Percy. There's no way he could ignore someone calling out for help especially if it shows up in his dreams every time. Like who could ignore that? So anyway as much as Chiron wanted him to stay put, Percy in one way or another was able to convince him to let him go in the conditions that someone has to accompany him, specifically two.
Annabeth wanted to accompany him but with all the normal things happening in her life, Percy couldn't possibly pull her out of it. She was starting to fit in and Percy was glad with that. In their school she wasn't known as the weird dyslexic girl with ADHD. That was him but not the girl part. She was Annabeth a natural born leader and smart blonde. And well it did gave him some problems such as guys liking her more than a friend should. And just his luck, someone like Luke Castellan popped out and was courting her, telling her that Percy was not much of a competition.
Anyway he didn't want her to come which caused a major fight, with her almost impaling him with her Drakon blade. The fight wasn't exactly just about the trip but with some other issues like why was Percy talking, in her part flirting, with the cheer leaders and why was Annabeth on a date, in her part happened to see each other in a cafe, with Mr. Luke-alike. And now they are currently on a break just to calm their minds off which still hurts him every now and then.
In the other hand, Jason fresh from Camp Jupiter heard what happened the moment he stepped on Camp Half-Blood grounds. Apparently some nymph heard their little fight and the news spread like Greek fire, which Percy wasn't happy about. With Jason feeling sympathetic and quite bored with his life, he decided to accompany Percy though he kept on giving Percy those 'It's okay, man.' or 'she'll get over it'.
The third one to join was Grover. Apparently with Percy and Annabeth being on a break, in which he interpreted as them totally breaking up, as Percy's best friend he wanted to be there for him. Yup Percy was totally feeling the love.
Their first stop was on a dock in which the woman in his dreams told him to go. And the journey went on until, there they are on a ship that was being rocked monstrously by a storm. Percy and Jason tried to control it. Jason even prayed to Kymopoleia, the goddess of violent sea storms. But still the storm was there, successfully breaking the ship apart with Grover suddenly washed away. Percy urged the water to grab and bring Grover back but with the storm still threatening their lives he decided to command the sea to send Grover somewhere safe. As much as he wanted his friend, Grover couldn't possibly do anything to fight the storm.
And so here they are on an unknown island with all their supplies gone together with Grover.
"Just great." Jason sighed as he stared at the sky like it was a traitor to the legion.
"Yup." Percy said popping the p. "What now?" he asked as sweat and sea water trickled down his face towards the sand.
"You ask me? You're the one with the crazy dreams." He laughed annoyed probably regretting coming with him.
"A cave. That's where she is. A cave littered with algae." Percy breathe as he slowly sat up and looked around the beach.
"Thanks for the wonderful and vivid description." Jason said sarcastically and stood up and was happy at what he saw. 'At least we have food.' he thought to himself.
"Hey, bad time to be sarcastic okay." Percy said and stood, annoyed with his friend's comment.
"Got it. Well at least we're on an island. We don't have to worry about food. And there might be caves with algae around." Jason said with a playful smile on his face. It's not that often that he can piss Percy off.
"Shut it Grace. Not helping." Percy said as he slowly walked away. "I'll take this side and look for some caves. You look the other way."
"Fine." Percy heard as he eyed the volcano in front of him.
Percy was already beyond tired. He couldn't even mutter a strength to get angry at the gods or Jason. He's been searching for hours now and he still couldn't find any cave with a woman inside it, much less a clue. He wondered why'd he even took this quest. Yes it wasn't as deadly as Kronus or Gaea but it was tiring as hell. He's been running in circles for at least half a month and the need to go back is already eating him. It's not like he doesn't trust Annabeth, but he sure as hell doesn't trust Mr. Luke-alike.
What if he ended up charming Annabeth? What if Annabeth actually wanted to break up with him? What if she just wanted to dump him in a way he won't get hurt?
Negative thoughts invaded his mind and he'd rather have Jason go sarcastic on him rather than this. Suddenly, he was brought back to reality by the sound of his stomach. Now that he thinks of it, he hasn't eaten ever since he arrived at the island. No wonder he's feeling grumpy. He needs to eat but the question is what. Looking closely, the plants aren't exactly normal. Normally he'd go for a banana or coconut. But there was none of that. The fruits looked weird and his instincts tells him that it's totally not safe. He almost regretted splitting ways with Jason. Almost.
He didn't hate the guy but for the past two weeks he somehow started to. With him saying 'She'll come to her senses' or 'she'll totally have you back', annoyed him so much. Not to mention Jason kept on Irish messaging Piper and Percy tried too with Annabeth but it just wouldn't work and he can't figure out why. Thank the gods Grover was there. He somehow just knew what to do and what not to do. But he's not here anymore. He's bitter. Maybe. But he has his reasons.
His stomach grumbled again and he hated not knowing what to eat and suddenly on the corner of his eye he saw a blue fruit. It was like a mango but blue and it sprouted from a bush not a tree and it's smaller. There was a couple of them and if Percy could talk with plants, he could swear this one was telling him to eat it. But of course his instincts on the other hand yells at him like couch Hedge. 'Holy shit Jackson! If you dare eat that, I'll make you give me a hundred push ups!'
"What could go wrong with Blue food?" he asked himself as he picked one blue fruit. He stared at it for a while and sighed. "A hundred push ups it is."
With that he peeled the fruit and took one small bite. It tasted exactly like mangoes and heck he suddenly felt like all his problems are gone.
Its already night and if Jason will find Percy, he swear he'll wring the head of that guy.
"Where the heck is he?" Jason asked as he looked around on Percy's side of the island. He wanted to fly around but he was so tired and there's no way he'll eat any of the food here. He was so wrong when he thought they're lucky they landed on an island. No matter where he looked, all the fruits radiated poison or death. Some made him feel they're edible but heck there could be consequences.
He tried to send an Irish message to Percy but it wouldn't work and now he has to look for him all over the island. The other guy might be older but Jason's pretty sure he's more reliable and mature. And he has this dreaded feeling that Percy would eat anything blue. Seriously what's his deal?
And just to his shock there he is sleeping on the ground with blue food on his hand.
"Oh fuck." He only hoped the guy isn't dead. He quickly ran towards him and started shaking Percy to wake.
"Percy wake up!" he yelled and to his luck green eyes met his blues. "Thank the gods you're alive!"
Percy sat up but suddenly felt dizzy. Jason helped him up and was surprised how hot Percy's temperature is.
"Percy you're hot!" he said worry on his tone.
"Thanks. I've been told that a lot." He said somewhat smiling, eyes still dazed.
"I can't believe you can still joke around. Why'd you even eat that fruit?" he asked as he threw the fruit away, worried that Percy might take a bite again.
"It's only a hundred push ups. I can do that." Percy answered like a matter of fact.
"What?" Jason asked confused and worried that his friend might have hit his head too hard.
"Couch Hedge told me." Percy answered looking straight at him, convinced it actually happened.
"He's not even here!" Jason reasoned out looking at Percy like he seriously needs a doctor right away.
"Oh" Percy thought for a while, his eyebrows furrowed. "Right. Sorry."
"Thank the gods you're still sane." He sighed out of relief and asked. "You're not feeling bad are you? Well except for your fever."
"Nah, I'm good." Percy answered and tried to stand up but as soon as he did he realize his legs doesn't have the strength. Jason was quick to notice and quickly caught Percy and helped him up.
"Thanks." Percy said though he immediately looked away.
"No problem. If I let you hit your head more, Annabeth might yell at me about you losing more needed brain cells." Jason laughed at the idea but suddenly regretted it remembering that Percy and Annabeth took a break in which Percy is totally not liking. He looked at him and Percy just looked at him confused.
"Who's Annabeth?" Percy asked.
"You're joking right?" Jason asked. The reality suddenly was hammered in his head but he's hoping it's just a joke. "Your girlfriend Annabeth."
"Fuck Jason don't mess with me." He said seriously like he was being insulted. "I hit my head yes! But there's no way I'll fall for that. We're on a break. I understand that. But don't treat me like this." He said and pushed away gaining balance all on his own.
No, the reality wasn't hammered into him. It was more like his father Jupiter slapped it into him like what he did with Argo II.
"On a break?" he managed to ask.
"Oh! So you're dumping me now? Just great! Fine then! What's next? You're going to fly away home and leave me in this island? I'm fine with that either!" Percy yelled angrily that Jason was even shocked that tears started to fall from Percy's eyes. He made the son of the sea god cry. He made Percy cry. Unbelievable.
"We weren't even together." Jason whispered but of course Percy heard it and that was the trigger. He could hear the wave crash on the shore. Percy looked at him with betrayed eyes, his tears not stopping. Percy bit his lower lip and looked down.
"Got it. I understand." With that he turned his back and started to walk away.
"Where are you going?" Jason asked immediately regretting what he have said before. In Percy's eye, he was Annabeth. And he knows for sure that Percy loves her to the extent that he'd fall to Tartarus with her. Gods! He was stupid.
"Don't follow me Jason." He said bitterly to the point that he was surprised on what Percy said next. "Go fly home to Piper. I know you were seeing her secretly behind my back." Percy said it with so much dread that Jason might as well believe him and ask for forgiveness. But of course it wasn't. One thing was clear. There's no way he'd cheat on anyone. It wasn't him. But then who was to say that he's right and Percy was wrong? Whatever fruit Percy ate might have messed with his head. So much for needed brain cells.
"I won't leave you behind." Jason said but regretted it immediately. Percy would probably take it differently.
Percy looked back slightly and Jason could already see how Percy's tired eyes twinkle with hope as he grip the side of his jeans.
"You won't?" Percy asked as if he wanted for Jason to confirm it even more, that he was staying with him and not going to Piper.
"I won't." He said and made his way to Percy and when he was half a meter away Percy lunged at him with a hug. He didn't push him away. It was just a hug. But then those green sparkling eyes looked at him. Percy's hand cupped his cheeks and pulled him into a kiss. Jason didn't move. He couldn't. He was so surprised that his mind was probably overloading. This was too much for his mind to process. But he had to admit Percy's lips weren't that bad.
Suddenly he felt self-conscious about his dry lips and lick them. Percy took it as an invitation and deepened the kiss. This time Jason pushed him away, his hands on Percy's shoulders. The look that Percy gave him made him feel guilt so he said something. Anything.
"Let's make camp." He said as casually as he could like he didn't push him away because he was thinking of Piper.
"Okay." Percy said and looked around. "How exactly are we going to make camp?"
'Thank gods! The atmosphere change.' Jason thought to himself. "A cave. Let's stay in a cave. Did you found one?"
"Lots." was all Percy said, cheeks slightly red. Jason only hoped it was due from the fever.