Hello, Guys. I'm now going to be starting a new story collaborating with TidalMoon2003. This is not actually the story that I had originally intended to upload, but I decided to work with TidalMoon on this story before starting my other one. Keep in mind that our writing styles are extremely different as you read this story. This is not really a serious project, just something that we're doing for fun. The quality of this writing is not something that I put as much effort into as for what I would for my other story or stories, but nevertheless, it should be a fun read. Anyways, I hope you enjoy!
A/N: The beginning of this story will contain some Percabeth, but will eventually switch to Pertemis. Please don't review this story telling us that there is not Pertemis in it. It's coming, don't worry. The beginning will also move quite fast with a lot of time skips, so just bear with us until we get to the juicy part.
P.S: T/N is my author's note and M/N is TidalMoon's author's notes.
Perseus Jackson stood over the bed of his girlfriend, Annabeth Chase. The bed that was now empty of the occupant. It was highly unusual for Annabeth to disappear without any kind of note.
He sprinted off to the Big House, mind clouded with panic, and burst through the door. The first thing he noticed was the absence of Mr. D, the camp director.
Uncharacteristically, he yelled out, "CHIRON?!"
The loud clip-clop of hooves to my right attracted my attention and I turned, coming face-to-face with a centaur. He looked at his mentor, Chiron with a frantic expression on his face.
"Chiron, thank goodness you are here. Annabeth is missing."
Chiron looked disturbed and had a rather unsettling expression on his face, but he replied, "Did you check her cabin?"
He nodded and said, "Yes. I checked everywhere around camp because she's normally an early riser, but when I didn't find her, I decided to check her cabin in case she slept in."
Chiron replied, "Maybe she just went back to her home at San Francisco."
Percy glared at Chiron and said, "Chiron I know you know where she is. So please tell me. I need to know."
He sighed, "I am afraid Zeus doesn't want me to reveal her location but I can guarantee that she is safe and away from harm."
Percy began panicking more and said, "What do you mean? Where is she? We just fought Kronos a few months ago. Can we not have any more fucking peace?"
Chiron rose his eyebrows and said, "Language Perseus."
"Sorry, Chiron. But I need to go to Annabeth. Please tell me where she is."
Chiron sighed again and said, "Listen, Percy. As much as I wish to, I cannot. So please understand. If you want to really know you can go and talk to Zeus."
Percy nodded determinedly but he couldn't hide his disappointment at the news. He ran off to the door but he stopped abruptly at the door and turned around and said, "Chiron, I may not be back for a long time or maybe not ever, if this turns messy."
"I hope it doesn't turn messy," said Chiron.
Percy almost went outside before Chiron said, "Wait, Percy. I hope you know what you are doing. Just know that no more children are being claimed right now or even arriving at the camp and Dionysus has been summoned back to Olympus. I worry something is going on. Something even I don't understand but I do have my doubts. Hopefully, I am wrong about this. Good luck Percy."
Percy nodded as the information made its made into his brain. He rushed out the door and dashed to his cabin. He was stopped to be congratulated several times but his mind was racing with the possibilities of the coincidence.
Annabeth is gone. The Gods aren't claiming their children like their selfish asses. And now they are being general jerks. I can see why Luke changed sides.
Despite being tempted to go against the Olympians, Percy tried not to give into it and packed his backpack with the necessary items and ran off to the camp borders.
After petting Peleus, the dragon which guards the Golden Fleece (a long story) and throwing a drachma in thin air and summoning a cab driven by three gray sisters (another long story), he reached the Empire State Building.
By looking at the building, one wouldn't even imagine a grand place like Olympus sitting at the attic of Empire State building. Or is the Empire State Building in the basement of Olympus? You know what, let's move ahead.
Percy reached the front desk and said, "Six Hundredth Floor."
The man at the desk looked at him lazily and with scrutinizing gaze and said, "No such floor kiddo."
Percy rolled his eyes and said, "Does a son of Poseidon literally has to show off his powers to be allowed inside?" As he said that, he made a ball of water form from the cup the man was holding.
He looked unimpressed and said, "Listen, kiddo. There is no six hundredth floor anymore. They took away my card. I am guessing that Zeus has closed off Olympus."
Percy stared at him weirdly and said, "So you have no key?"
He shook his head and went back to reading whatever book he was reading. Percy groaned and went out of the building just so he didn't get caught for walking into an expensive building without an adult.
Percy crept towards an alley and saw a pair of children bullying another child. Unable to watch that, he coughed out loud attracting their attention.
He said, "Kids, I just found out my girlfriend has disappeared all of a sudden and my… extended family is being big ass jerks. So would guys mind leaving this kid alone because trust me, you do not want me even more pissed off than I already am? So shoo."
The kids freaked out and ran off but the bullied kid stayed back a little bit before he turned to Percy and said, "Thank you, mister. I am Rae."
Percy gave him a smile and said, "Hello Rae. My name is Percy."
Rae gave him a big toothy grin and said, "Is what you said about your girlfriend disappearing true?"
The reminder hit Percy like a sledgehammer. He hurriedly rushed down the alley and shouted back, "Rae you should go to your home now before those kids come back. Sorry, I can't chat anymore but I really need to get going."
Rae stood there for a few seconds before he smiled and ran out of the alley. Percy rushed down the alley till the end where he opened his water bottle and dumped the water on the ground and formed some mist.
Once there was enough mist, he threw a drachma in and said, "Oh Goddess accept my offering."
The drachma disappeared in a golden shimmer and he continued, "Goddess Artemis. Temple of Artemis, Olympus."
He made a wild guess and feared that what he said was wrong as the mist stayed the same but then he was facing an auburn-haired girl who was standing in her mid-teens facing what seemed like a mirror.
He bowed respectfully and said, "Good Evening Lady Artemis."
The goddess jumped slightly and drew her bow and soon he had an arrow pointed at his throat. A bead of sweat made its way down his forehead and he chuckled nervously, "Lady Artemis, I don't think it will do you any good to shoot at an I.M. Could you please lower the deathly rod?"
The goddess, having finally noticed who messaged her, lowered her bow and asked, "Perseus, why are you messaging me?" After the war against Kronos, Artemis had come up to him and given him her thanks personally, something that still shocks him to this day. She had told him that he could I.M her if he ever needed something, saying that it was the least she could do for carrying the weight of the sky for her.
Remembering why he messaged her, he replied, "Lady Artemis, why is Olympus closed off right now?"
Artemis looked away and said, "I cannot tell, Perseus."
"But why not Lady Artemis?"
"Because I don't know," her voice stammered a bit.
Percy retorted, "Lady Artemis, despite being the sister of the God of Truth, you can't seem to lie very well."
Artemis heaved a sigh and said, "Perseus, Zeus has forbidden me to tell you. As much as I wish to, I cannot tell you."
Percy wanted to protest but he knew very well that it would take nothing but a thought and he would be as good as dead. He bowed sadly and waved his hand through the message.
He couldn't hide his displeasure and annoyance at the Gods' decision. This can't be a coincidence. Zeus has closed off Olympus and Annabeth has disappeared.
All of a sudden, mist formed in front of him and a face popped through it. Will Solace, son of Apollo.
Percy forced a smile and said, "Will, any news on Annabeth?"
He nodded and said, "Yes, it's the first lead we have gotten till she disappeared."
Percy gave him a genuine smile and said, "I am coming over right now."
With that, he waved through the mist and sprinted to the road where he again summoned the Gray Sisters, who were VERY displeased by continuous summons.
As soon as he reached the camp borders, he ran off to Big House, forgetting to pay for his ride. The Gray Sisters flashed in front of him and glared at him from empty sockets which were frightening enough for him to pay them extra.
Needless to say, he was late for the meeting where they were discussing the news. But he paid them no heed and asked hastily, "Where is Annabeth?"
The campers exchanged glances and one of them said, "We don't know. We just got the lead."
Percy nodded in gratitude towards the camper and said, "I will follow it right now. We need all the information we can get on her disappearance. "
"Percy you would need a quest for that kind of investigation."
Percy turned to Chiron and said, "No Chiron, you need the campers to increase the defenses in case any more campers disappear."
Chiron replied calmly, "Percy, no matter how many defenses we set, it would always be good for the best fighters of the camp to be available. So you better get yourselves two more quest members or at the very least one more member and follow the lead."
Percy nodded reluctantly and turned to the campers and asked, expecting no answer, "Who wants to go on this quest?"
A few hands shot up. Trying to discourage them, he continued, "This deadly quest where you may die."
This was met by all the hands up in the air. Percy stared at them, dumbfounded. He face-palmed and looked over the crowd before noticing a bald guy at the middle of the crowd. He grinned and said, "Yo, Butch, you coming?"
His eyes widened and he nodded at Percy and made his way to the table. Percy faced Chiron and asked, "Do you reckon, I could get a chariot?"
Chiron nodded half-heartedly and said, "Percy, I recommend three quest members in total. Three is a good omen. There is a reason there are three fates, the Big three, three realms on earth. It's just the way things are."
Percy understood it all but he shook his head and said, "Chiron, you better set up more defenses. I will take Butch over to the… Grand Canyon, is it? We'll go there and find Annabeth and be back before you know about it."
Chiron nodded and walked out of the rec room followed by every single camper except Butch and Percy.
Percy put down his backpack and said, to Butch, "Listen, if you don't want to come with me, then it's ok. You can stay here and help with the defenses."
"And miss out on finding Annabeth? No thanks," said Butch.
Percy exhaled and said, "We don't know anything about this area except for a satyr having been sent there. C'mon, let's get to the chariot and get Annabeth."
(End of Chapter 1)
M/N: That's the first chapter for you guys. If you noticed, Percy has started getting annoyed at Zeus and the gods. I can't wait for the next chapter to get written. I am excited. By the way, I am TidalMoon2003 (as you may know from the previous chapter) and check out my other fanfics.
T/N: Hey guys! We will be working on this together throughout the entirety of the story, and you can view it on either of our profile pages. This also means that because our writing styles are slightly different, you may see some things you're not used to seeing from your respective author, as I've said before. Just keep that in mind. Hope you enjoy! -TyGuy45
P.S: Sorry I haven't posted my other story yet, but I've been a little busy with this one, and I haven't had much extra time on my hands. I know I'm making excuses, but I'll try to get it out in a week or two.