Hey guys it's Rose! So yes, this is my new account. I was re-reading some of the stories from my old account, and came ton the realization that they were so bad. So I've decided to start fresh. I will probably rewrite/continue some of my old stories, but for now, lets have a new one! It's a crossover, and as my long-time readers will probably know, I'm not the best at explaining when I write stories. For example, in my last PJO/HP crossover, there is like 10% of the information given that should be. So I'm really trying this time.
I will be uploading one chapter a week for this story, and they will all be at least 1,000 words (not including the start/end author notes).
So anyway, I hope you enjoy!
A Little Trip to Hogwarts – Chapter 1
It was just days after the war, and many were still mourning in solitude, or comforting friends and loved ones who had survived. For Percy and Annabeth, mourning was not an option. Instead they were angry, tired, often delirious and away in their own world. They stood around camp, being around their friends, albeit never leaving each other's side. At this moment, they were sat together at the foot of Thalias' Tree, curled around each other like pieces of a puzzle that fit together perfectly.
In an instant, there was a crack of thunder and a bright light engulfed them. They stood up, knowing full well what was happening. In a flash they were stood – side by side, they were always touching, letting the other know they were still there – in the middle of the Gods' throne room.
"Percy Jackson. Annabeth Chase. I'm sure you are aware of why we've brought you here." Zeus boomed, and Percy levelled his gaze.
"No. We don't."
"You have done well to be victorious in this past war. But your attitude towards us is becoming disrespectful."
"Congratulations, you've finally noticed. We have next to no respect for you, since we've spent the better part of our lives saving your asses from your own freaking parents. And not just that, but the fact that we have literally gone to hell and back for you proves that your no match for us. So we'll give you respect when you damn well earn it." Annabeth remarks, sarcastic and angry.
"We could destroy you right this second. I could blast you with thunder, I could crush you like an ant—" Zeus roars.
"—But you won't, because you know that if you did that, you'd have demi-gods all over the world revolting against you, Greek and Roman. And you know that you wouldn't be able to stand against them because if you destroyed them all then there'd be nobody to save you when the big bad wolf comes to hurt you." Annabeth's logic response stuns them into silence for a moment, but they soon piece together what she said and settle their glares on her.
"You have no idea the terrors we've faced just to save this civilization and all you've done is set the place up for evil gods to rise up and attempt to destroy over and over again. It's gotten to the point where I'm starting to think you want the world to end." Percy admits, pulling Annabeth closer.
"Zeus." Aphrodite squeaks nervously.
"What." He turns on her.
"They do have a point. They've done more for Olympus between the two of them than nearly every other demigod to ever be put together. Perhaps we should give them a break for a while." She looks down while she speaks, full well knowing that the king of the Gods was not in the mood for such suggestions. His face turns bright red with rage, and his eyes spark with electricity. He looks down, closing his eyes, contemplating the thought for a while.
"Perhaps you are right, Aphrodite." He mutters quietly, but still everyone hears it for the silence that has filled the room. "Where exactly do you suggest we send them? They cannot stay in Camp Half-Blood, and Camp Jupiter will not accept them, not right now."
"If I may," Hecate, the Goddess of Magic, Crossroads, the Moon, Ghosts, and Necromancy, steps forward. "My children in Europe are having some trouble fighting a war of their own. A wizard – one of their own training – has turned dark and wishes to kill my Chosen One. You and a couple of your friends could go to their school for a while, and help keep the boy safe. They could use all the help they can get."
"Wizards? It sounds like a lovely idea Hecate, but I don't think fighting another war is going to help us overcome this one." Percy says politely, his thoughts drifting to the past war, to Tartarus. He begins shaking, his brain filling up with the memories, images of blood, Annabeths' screams. The agonizingly raw sensation of drinking the fire from the River Lethe rolls down his throat, making his grasp it tightly, cutting off air, he begins to gasp and choke. The Gods watch this, frozen in confusion and horror. Annabeth however grabs his face in her hands, gently caressing his lips and cheeks with her thumbs.
"Percy. Percy I'm here, don't worry. We got out, we're alive, we're okay. Shh… come back to me Percy, come on." As he calms down, the burning sensation gone and Annabeth's screams no longer ringing in his ears, they hold on to each other, as if life depended on it. Percy's head buried in her neck, shielding his face from the prying eyes of the gods. For what feels like forever, they stand there, gripping each other as close as physically possible and yet closer still, listening to each other's heart beats as they slow to a normal pace.
"Uh, s-so yeah." Percy clears his throat. "What were we saying about wizards?" He still holds Annabeth close, allowing her presence to fight off his demons for him.
"You wouldn't actually have to, uh, fight in it. You'd just be there in the run-up, keeping my Chosen One safe from harm. So no real hard work, just the chance to take a break from demi-god life for a while, even if it is just to go and try a wizard one." Hecate cracks a joke, yet the only reaction is a few timid smiles.
"I think we could handle that. But only if we decide who comes with us, and we have the option to leave whenever we want." Annabeth replies, laying down the conditions.
"That can be arranged." Hecate smiles. "You may choose 10 people to go with you, and you will pose as American exchange students. I will grant you the gift of magic for the time you are there, but do try to keep your true identity a secret, there are reasons the demi-god and wizard worlds have been kept separate."
"Okay. We'll have Nico Shadow-Travel us over tomorrow? Will there be a place for us to stay before the school year?"
"Of course, I shall go make the arrangements now, and you'll be informed tomorrow. Goodbye for now." She smiles again, and disappears.
"You happy now Jackson? You got your little vacation." Zeus grumbles. They go to leave. "At least pretend to have some respect for me in front of other demigods, I don't want to have to destroy any more than absolutely necessary." Percy, still turned away from the Gods, and heading towards the door, smiles a little to himself. Perhaps Zeus wasn't as bad as he thought.
So guys, what'd you think? It won't all be in 3rd person, it was only for this chapter. All of the next chapters will be from different people's POV.
So I'd like to know who you want to see going to Hogwarts! This is what I have so far:
1. Percy
2. Annabeth
3. Nico
4. Thalia
5. Jason
6. Piper
7. Leo
8. Travis
9. Connor
10. Will
I'm not entirely sure who I'm gonna choose yet, but that list looks about right for the side-stories and plot-twists i have in mind for this story, but give me your ideas too. I love to incorporate your ideas into my stories, because in the end what I write should be what you enjoy reading.
Love it, hate it, don't forget to rate it!
- Rose x
