PERCY JACKSON AND THE NEW QUEST
Well this is my first fanfic. This story is set just after the battle of the last olympian. Percy thinks everything will be fine at least for a while until Athena comes and gives him a quest...
Disclaimer: I do NOT own PJO.
PJ - Percy Jackson
Chapter 1 (PJ POV)
"The choice is only yours", Chiron told Rachel as satyrs wrapped bandages around his head. He looked more old and weak due to his injuries.
Rachel considered his words and as she thought a blonde haired dude in a toga suddenly materialised next to her.
"Apollo", I said. "That was quite an entrance."
The god winked at me and turned to Rachel. "I wouldn't miss this moment for anything miss. I can't bear to see the Oracle like how she is now."
"You can't do this Rachel", I said. "Luke's mother, May Castellan tried the same thing and it didn't end well."
"But this my destiny", said Rachel. "I can feel it."
"Maybe she's right Percy", said Annabeth beside me. "The Oracle has to be replaced some time or the other. Anyway Rachel, if you're going to turn into the Oracle, I'd say don't do it in front of us coz its freaky."
I gave Annabeth a sharp look but she ignored me. I thought she was going to support in this. I mean after all, becoming the Oracle is madness.
I looked towards Rachel with pleading eyes. She stared back at me as her fingers shook nervously.
"Fine I won't", she said sighing. "If Percy himself thinks it's dangerous then it must be bad."
"Remember my child, it is only your own choice", said Chiron as the satyrs finished bandaging his injuries.
"Yeah Percy, let her choose", said Annabeth. For some reason she was not looking at me.
"I'm positive about this", confirmed Rachel. "I won't become the Oracle."
I sighed with relief and smiled at Rachel.
"Damn it, you demigods spoil all the fun", said Apollo grudgingly. "Oh well I guess I'm not one to tamper with fate but incase you decide otherwise miss..."
"Ahem", said Chiron clearing his throat.
"Fine", said Apollo. "You can't decide otherwise now. My poor, poor Oracle, how long will she remain like that?"
Apollo muttered something about Hades and then said, "Oh well goodbye guys I suppose you can take a long rest now. I mean except for Percy."
"Wait, what do you mean by that?" I asked him as he turned he go. This certainly couldn't be good. I mean Kronos is dead right? Okay not dead, but back to what he was. What more do I have to do now? Still I guess you can't take a god's words for granted. I mean it could mean a lot of other things.
"Oh silly me", said Apollo. "Always let loose of my tongue. Anyway see you soon." With that the sun god disappeared.
"Percy, what do you think he meant?" asked Annabeth. Her voice was concerned but I wasn't worrying about that anymore. I was glad that Rachel wasn't going to become the Oracle anymore and was going to stay as my sane friend.
"Well it's at least good that we didn't experience the transformation of the new Oracle", said Annabeth reassuringly but I could sense that she didn't like this. She looked disappointed as if she really wanted Rachel to become the Oracle for some reason. I didn't like it but it's hard to understand girls and especially a daughter of Athena.
The rest of the day, the dead were given funeral rites and shrouds were burnt. Rachel stayed but she had to go before dinner. She came over to me before she left.
"I'm glad you didn't become the Oracle", I said. "Thanks for listening."
Rachel smiled but then looked down. "I knew the consequences of becoming an Oracle Percy. I probably would have become one if you hadn't come then. I did it for you."
I blinked. "What do you mean? What consequences? I mean yeah, the whole idea of becoming an Oracle is a consequence."
She sighed. "Never mind. It's time for me to go. It was fun and all at Mount Olympus but now I have to go and join Clarion Academy. I hope I see you sometime."
"Sure why not?" I said. "Goodbye then."
"Goodbye, Percy," said Rachel. As she went she muttered something about boys being so dumb but I couldn't catch the words.
I went to the mess for dinner and sat down at the Poseiden table alone. I looked over at the Athena table where Annabeth was sitting but she wouldn't look at me. It was as if I had done something wrong. Maybe it'll be fine later. I mean whenever I'm around Rachel, Annabeth isn't known for being in a good mood with me. Now that she's gone I guessed she would lighten up. Still i had to curse my luck because it was just the day i thought of telling her what i had seen when i bathed in the River Styx...
After dinner I headed towards my cabin and met Nico on the way.
"Hey Percy", he said sounding excited. "You gotta see how the new Hades' cabin looks like. It's full of dead stuff. I don't even need to be alone like you coz I can summon the dead whenever I want. It's so cool, you gotta see it."
"Uh sure, maybe later", I said although I knew I wasn't going to step in there.
I made my way to the cabin and was surprised to find a woman sitting on a ledge near the door blocking my way. She looked down at the floor as if in deep contemplation. She wore a plain white robe and had waving blonde hair. A naiad? I mean it didn't really fit the description but they are worshippers of Poseiden right? She's probably worshipping to Poseiden near my cabin. Ok not a great explaination but I was feeling sleepy and had no time for this. I went over to her.
"Excuse me, ma'am but-", I started. Then she looked up at me. Two intense grey stormy eyes stared directly at me. Whoa, thats definetely no worshipper of Poseiden. Heck, I would probably be vaporised on the spot if i said she was a worshipper. It was Annabeth's mom, Athena. Her gaze deepened and it reminded of how Annabeth looked at me when she was angry except of course this was a hundred times stronger.
"-this is my cabin", I finished weakly.
Oh my gods, this isn't good at all, I thought.
Well that was the first chapter. Please send me ur reviews. I'm eager to hear them as this the first I've written. I accept all suggestions and criticism.