This is set after The Red Pyramid and after The Last Olympian.
I do not own The Kane Chronicles or Percy Jackson; these belong to the Myth Master (Rick Riordan)
"Carter, I'm going out to get some milk," Sadie called, ever since they had found out who they really were, they lived alone. After all, they were very powerful magicians; they could look after themselves.
"Alright, don't take too long," Carter replied from the balcony. Sadie buttoned up her coat and grabbed her magic kit, even though she was just getting some milk, it's better to be safe than sorry.
She hurried along down the street, looking for an open shop. It was very late, so most of the shops were closed. In fact, ALL of the shops were closed. So, she decided to go across the river, to Manhattan. All this effort for a bottle of milk? Sadie wasn't that desperate for milk, she was more curious.
"So you can't live in Manhattan?" she asked
Amos' brow frowned as he looked across at the Empire State Building. "Manhattan has other problems. Other gods. It's best we stay separate."
"Other WHAT?" Sadie demanded.
"Nothing."
Ever since that conversation with her uncle, Sadie's curiosity had grown. What problems? Who were the other gods? Why is it best we stay separate? She didn't go all the way to Manhattan to get milk. That was just a cover story. She looked up at the Empire State Building, it looked completely normal. Which gods would live up there? She wasn't ready to go see any gods today, friendly or not. Her curiosity would just have to wait. Curiosity killed the cat was what her grandma says.
Putting her thoughts aside, she decided to look for an open shop. She still needed to buy some milk. Most shops here were closed too. She decided to go back home and explain to Carter that all the shops were closed, which was a hundred percent true. Not bothering to get a cab home, Sadie got out her cell phone and decided to ring her brother.
"Hello," she spoke to the phone
"Sadie! Where are you?"
"Chill Carter! I'm fine, I couldn't find an open store"
"Do you want me to come and get you?"
She thought about this. Did she want him to get her? First of all, he couldn't drive so what was the point and secondly Carter would go mad if he found out that Sadie was on the west side of the river.
"No Carter, I'm fine. See ya in a bit"
"Bye"
She slipped her phone back into her pocket. It started to rain and Sadie's combat boots splashed on the floor. A few metres in front of her was a boy with pale skin and black messy hair. Was that who she thought it was? Her pace began to quicken, so did her heartbeat.
"Anubis?" She almost squealed, "What are you doing here –
"Anubis? Usually I get Ghost King or Dead Boy. But Anubis..." The boy turned, "Wait. Who are you?"
Sadie knew better to speak to strangers, but knowing is one thing, listening is another. .. The boy looked at Sadie; she had the same style as him. But he couldn't help noticing her British accent.
"Nice boots," he smirked as he lifted his trousers slightly to reveal his own combat boots.
"Snap" Sadie exclaimed.
The boy wondered why a 12 year old girl was out all alone at this time of night, she probably had a logical explanation.
"Where are your parents?" He thought it was a perfect question for a normal mortal. Sadie shifted uncomfortably.
"Well... I don't really see my mum and dad much," Sadie explained, "But they're not dead," she added, she didn't want someone to feel sorry for if they didn't know the full story.
"I don't see my dad much either... It's complicated," the boy said.
"And your mum?"
"My mom died when I was younger, I don't really remember her," He started to tear up. Sadie knew how he felt, for her mum had died when she was young. She felt the need to lighten up the conversation.
"I'm Sadie. Sadie Kane," She put out her hand for the boy to shake, "I'm sorry that I mistook you for someone else."
"Well. I'm no Anubis, which is an interesting name. I'm Nico" He shook her hand.
"Nico what?" Sadie asked curiously.
"I'm not telling you my full name, for all I know you could be a monster," Nico wished he hadn't said that the second the words came out of his mouth. Now this mortal is going to be thinking that he's a crazy person. Instead of saying 'Monsters, what do you mean?' which Nico expected, Sadie said,
"I know what you mean,"
Huh? Was she a demi-god?
"You fight monsters?" Nico questioned.
"Yeah," She locked eyes with him. He reminded her so much of Anubis, the hair, the eyes, even the same aura. But he was younger, about her age. He even knew what it was like to fight monsters. Was he a magician?
"Urm..." Nico knew this was a stupid question to ask such a pretty girl, "Are you a demi-god?"
"Am I a what?"
"Oh nothing." Nico quickly turned away, "I've gotta go" He rushed down the road. How could he have been so stupid to her? Maybe it was her dazzling blue eyes or her caramel coloured hair that affected his ability to think.
"Wait," She called and ran up to Nico. "What's a demi-god?"
"It's late, I've got to get back home,"
"Here's my number, I want to know what you were talking about," She scribbled down her number on a scrappy piece of paper and shoved it in his hand. Nico was gobsmacked. This girl didn't think he was mad and she wanted to know more! Well, he didn't want to disappoint her, even though he didn't have a cell phone. He'd have to borrow Annabeth's.
"Urm... Ok. I gotta go," He hurried off into the darkness.
"Bye," She called after him.
She then realised that she was walking his way, so she ran up to him. When she saw the darkness swirling around Nico, she knew that she had to save him. He didn't seem to look worried, maybe he couldn't see it. She touched his shoulder and they were both engulfed by the shadows.
Hope you enjoyed it! Please R&R, constructive criticism is helpful! :D
