[[ Author's Note ]]
Hey everyone! So this is the first chapter of one of the few fanfiction I wrote for Percy Jackson and the Olympians/Heroes of Olympus. I hope you like it! Just a warning though: I wrote this a long time ago so some might not have perfect grammar or something. Feel free to tell me your thoughts about this story!
[[ Disclaimer ]]
I do not own Percy Jackson and the Olympians and the Heroes of Olympus series.
ANNABETH
Thunder and rain bantered at one another tonight. It is probably one of the worst storms in New York City history. As we passed by, the residents of the Big Apple ran as if a monster was going to attack. I watched the rain hit the windows, following their lead as tears started to fall from my cheek. I knew Percy was looking at me from how his hand tightened around mine. My heart was starting to break as I tried to recall what lead us to where we are now.
Percy and I had just fallen asleep when someone knocked on door a couple of times. Seeing how Percy was drooling and snoring, I decided to break free from his grip and head to the door. People didn't mind me sleeping in Percy's cabin after they found out about our death trip to Tartarus. They knew about the nightmares and best left us alone when we got back to camp after the war. I caught a glimpse of the wall clock by the door and saw it was close to midnight. I sighed as I opened the door and saw Clarisse.
"Chiron wants you and Percy. Now." She doesn't sound as commanding as she always has. Especially at this hour, Clarisse would be furious. But I didn't bother to ask her. I nodded then made my way to Percy.
"Percy?" no response.
"Percy!" I tried to shake him but he just groaned. Typical Seaweed Brain.
"Percy!" I yelled at his ear.
"Wh-wh Annabeth I'm here!" he said as he tried to grab his side, thinking I was there. "Annabeth?" then he looked at me. "What's wrong?" he rubbed his eyes and yawned.
"Chiron wants us. Now." He groaned as he sat up and put on his shoes. I glanced at the door and saw that Clarisse was no longer there. Probably went back to bed.
As Percy and I walked to the Big House, I couldn't help but feel something bad was about to happen. Well, duh Annabeth. Why would Chiron want you at this hour?I sighed and shook my head.
"Why do you think Chiron wants us?" Percy said as he rubbed his eyes. I couldn't help but smile when I saw how unruly his hair was.
"I don't know. But let's find out then go back to bed. Alright, Seaweed Brain?" he nodded then we walked hand in hand to the Big House in silence.
"Chiron? We're here." Percy announced as we opened the door.
"In here, Percy and Annabeth." I figured he was in this living room drinking tea as the moment I walked in, I could already smell jasmine. Percy and I walked to the direction of Chiron's voice without letting go and as soon as we turned to the right, I already saw the grim face of Chiron.
"What's wrong, Chiron?" Percy asked, still rubbing his eyes.
"Please, both of you, sit. I wish to talk to you." He looked like he was about to break down.
"Can't this wait tomorrow, Chiron? It's already very late." I said as we both sat on the couch, not letting go of each other.
"I'm afraid not, my dear. I'm afraid you are requested to report to Olympus now." My eyes widened. I didn't bother looking at Percy because I know he would be as shocked as I am.
"Why, Chiron? Has something happened?" my heart began beating really fast. Chiron stared at the two of us. This is bad news. Chiron sighs. He opened his mouth a couple of times but I could feel him hesitating. Yup, this is DEFINITELY bad news.
"It seems that a false accusation has reached the gods' ears. I don't know who started this accusation but the gods are not happy, especially Lord Zeus."
I shook my head. I didn't want to hear the next words that left Chiron's mouth. I looked at Percy and saw nothing but light draining out of him. I leaned on his shoulder but he anticipated it and wrapped his arm around me as I lay my head on his chest. I could feel his steady heartbeat. I glanced at the rear view mirror and a couple of Argus' eyes looking at us. I could see his eye start to water but decided to focus on the road and not drown us with his tears. Literally.
As soon as we stopped, the rain got heavier and thunder roared louder. Argus stepped out to get an umbrella for us and ran to Percy's side. Before he opened the door, I felt Percy's trembling lips on my forehead and hugged me tighter. I wanted to break down then and there. When Argus opened the door, Percy got out first but still held my hand as I slid out. The umbrella was big enough for the three of us, and as if we would get wet with the son of Poseidon in tow, so we made our way to the entrance of the Empire State Building. Once we reached the covered area, Percy and I looked back at Argus and we both nodded at his way before we entered the building.
I glanced at Percy once again. His face didn't change. It was the same since Chiron told us about the accusation. He didn't even bother to greet the guy at the elevator who finally recognized us after all these years. Percy just grabbed the card and made our way to the elevator. As the elevator doors closed, I felt Percy's hand tighten around mine. I looked at him and saw that he was already staring, tears were forming his beautiful sea green eyes. Deep inside it felt like he was already drowning in the ocean even though he is the Son of Poseidon. I let my other hand touch his cheek, mentally telling him that it will be alright. As soon as we heard the ding sound, we both stiffened. Olympus was not quite the same after I had rebuilt it. The marketplace was certainly more organized and the temple was much more alive. But that didn't matter now. As we made our way to the temple of the gods, I tried to come up with strategies to get out of this. There must be a way. But the pain has clouded my head too much to even come up with a goodbye.
By the time we reached to the top, all the gods were silently seated in their respective thrones. And all eyes were on us. Zeus was the one who broke the silence first. "Perseus Jackson, you have betrayed us."
