Changing Fate
Percy woke to the roaring of waves crashing down on the beach, the sound of rain pounding the sand, thinking this was odd as camp usually protected the campers from unwanted weather, apprehension pushed itself into his thoughts, quieting down his racing mind; he got up and trundled to the door, as he went to open it, the door tore it self open. As he walked out, the rain stung his face. Making his way to the beach, he found he wasn't alone, hundreds of campers, new and old were crowded on the beach, watching the destruction and devastation take place.
'Di Immortales' Chiron cried above the din, by his side was Annabeth. Percy's heart did a little relay every time he saw her and his stomach tied in knots when he saw her smile, but tonight, the expression on her face was akin to fear 'what's happening Chiron?' Annabeth asked fearfully, terror evident in her usually soft features.
'The Primordials are awakening', even as Chiron said this, a huge watery hand rose up out of the depths and lunged at Percy. 'Percy, Look Out!' Annabeth screamed, Percy rolled to the side and pulled out Riptide, uncapping the three foot long bronze sword. The hand went to grab Percy again and Percy jumped and slashed at the hand, two of the fingers fell off, as silver blood leaked from the wounds, the hand retreated and dived back into the sea. The fingers stayed there for a few more seconds before melting in to the sound, no evidence of the past few minutes remained.
'Councillor meeting everyone' Chiron announced, Chiron galloped towards the Big House, giving Percy and Annabeth time to do some thinking.
'What were you thinking seaweed brain; you're lucky to take on a primordial and survive!'
Without thinking Percy gave her a quick peck on the lips 'I had something worth fighting for'.
Annabeth flushed at this and snuggled to Percy as they sat down into the sand.
As they sat down in the sand, Chiron thundered to a stop behind them.
'Percy, you are needed at the meeting, and the Olympians will be coming, Annabeth you are needed too'
'Okay Chiron, we'll head there now' Annabeth said, glancing at Percy.
Percy sighed dejectedly 'yes we'll head there now' Chiron nodded and cantered away to round up the other missing councillors.
'Well seaweed brain' Annabeth teased. Percy looked at her and grinned at her as Percy chased her to the Big House, as they got there they could hear shouting from the rec room. Walking in the room, everybody turned silent, as if the room was holding its breath. Percy walked round to the Poseidon Cabin chair and sat down as Annabeth made her way to Athena's.
Clarisse was the first to speak 'What the fuck was that thing' she exclaimed.
Chiron and Annabeth glanced at each other before Chiron nodded and Annabeth stood up to speak.
'That was a Primordial, and I'm assuming that because it came out of the water that it is Pontus, Primordial of water.'
Katie spoke out timidly 'Why are the rising now, what about when the Titans were rising or Gaea and the Giants?'
Annabeth was about to counter but Chiron beat her too it 'I assume that the Primordials are rising in either revenge or something more sinister'. Chiron let that sink in before continuing in a much graver tone 'we must not let our guard down, not even for a second. Whatever the Primordials have woken up for, we must assume they are attacking Camp. Now I suggest you get some sleep, we're in for a tough night.' At this he gestured to the doors 'good night children, and May the gods be with you' he said poignantly, shutting the door with a small click. Chaos erupted instantaneously the last hair on Chiron's tale left the room. Katie started crying with worry and Travis walked towards her and pulled her into a hug. During her sniffles Katie whispered 'What's going to happen', everyone's eyes fell on Percy and Annabeth, waiting for an answer they couldn't give.
An awkward silence followed and everybody stood up to retire to there cabins, until only Percy and Annabeth remained. Annabeth was looking intently at Daedalus' laptop, browsing and typing at a whiplash speed. 'What're you looking at' Percy inquired.
Annabeth slumped even deeper into her chair 'Anything to help us fight the Primordials, there must be something, there has to be, otherwise why else would they be rising?
Percy looked at Annabeth, her blonde princess curls now looked glowed in the light of the lamps 'Look we dealt with a Primordial before and Titans before that, we made it through Tarturus. We have to survive, if not for the demi-gods, or our family then for Bob and Damasen, they died for us to escape Tarturus' he said not unkindly 'We have to do this'
Annabeth sighed 'I know we do but why does it have to be so difficult, there too powerful to fight'.
'We'll find away' Percy assured her.