A/N: This is my first fanfic so don't kill me or something. Its basically, Percy receives a letter from Poseidon asking him to go on a quest. What is the quest? What happens? Read more to find out. Set after the war with Gaea, but no HOO characters(that's just confusing!). And please, please review. Let me know what you think about it!
Disclaimer: I don't own PJO or HOO or the characters.. Rick Riordan does(sigh!)
Oh gods, why the Hades did it have to happen to me? I was having a great day so far.
I'd been through the day without having a single fight with any of the Ares campers, namely Clarisse, I'd even made it to the top of the climbing wall in a single try in full lava mode, and on top of that I'd even made plans for a little..ah..rendezvous with Annabeth. All in all things were looking up.
And then I'd got that stupid letter from Poseidon of all people, expecting me to do just as he said (which of course I'd have to). But really, what did he think I was? Some sort of slave of his to always follow his orders?
Don't get me wrong, I love my dad, but I have this thing, you see; obedience doesn't come naturally to me.
Anyway, I'd just entered my cabin to get ready for my little..meeting..with Annabeth when that letter had just materialized into my hand out of nowhere.
I knew it contained bad news. Don't ask me how, I just did. And I also knew that I didn't want to read it, but I had to. I knew it contained the words that would ultimately spell my doom and make me regret this day forever, but I just had to.
I tried concentrating on the text but my ADHD brain wasn't in the mood to humor me. The words swam right off the page, swirling in a mixture of lines and dots.
Finally, I could make out what was written on the sheet. It was worse than I'd expected. It was a letter from my father. Not the lovey-dovey kind but..oh, just read it yourself.
Dear Percy,
You know I wouldn't write to you unless it was important, and this really is, but we can't meet because I can't risk Zeus knowing about it. There is something I need you to do for me. You'll have to leave camp and go on a secret quest-but remember, its highly dangerous and can be really time consuming. I cannot disclose all the details in this letter so I'm going to have a messenger relay it to you. Please do it Percy, as a personal favor to your father. I know you wouldn't like it but it's really necessary.
Hoping you are well,
Your father,
Poseidon.
That was it. No "How are you, Percy?" or "How is your mom?" Just straight down to business as usual, not wasting a second on emotions or that kind of pep talk. And no explanation either. I'm just supposed to do what he asks without a second thought.
Ugh! What should I do? And what did he mean he couldn't risk Zeus knowing? And who was this messenger? Why was this quest secret? I asked myself getting frustrated with every question. It was so irksome trying to get something straight out of my father for once.
I went through the letter once more, trying to find some clues. Finding none, I looked around my room in irritation. My eyes fell on the clock. I'd gotten so engrossed in my letter that I hadn't realized what time it was.
Speaking of which, I was late for my date. Uh-oh.. Annabeth was gonna kill me.
A/N: So, what did you think? Let me know. Just PM or review with your thoughts. But, review is better. So.. REVIEW!
