Heroes of Olympus The son of Neptune
By Mns Cook

Note : This is just my version of the book , a book supposed to be released October 2011 . The book isn't mine . I am not Rick Riordan . All rights go to him ...
Further note : I am from Greece , my name is Manos , and since English isn't my first language , I hope you ll excuse for any grammatical mistakes . Thank you ... enjoy ...
ATTENTION : You must be 13 + to read this book ...

I
Percy

Where the heck am I ? Percy wondered . He had woken a few minutes before in a place he thought to have visited . A lot of trees , rough ground , definitely a mountain . Around him were ruins and it seemed like the mountain has crumbled itself . He guessed this must have been a palace or something like that . It was nice in a creepy way . Complete silence but a noise he couldn't identify . He looked around and he saw a little river . He was a bit thirsty , so he approached the river to drink some water . Its taste was surprisingly relieving . He concentrated on the water , thought of it as a part of him and sensed inside him two parts of himself connect . Suddenly a wave six meters long got created What ? . He lost his concentration and the wave fell over him . '' Nice '' he thought bitterly . But he couldn't sense his clothes wet nor his face nor his hair . That was weird . He looked again himself , and observed his clothes . He wore an orange T-shirt that had the logo '' Camp-Half Blood '' , a pair of trousers and two shoes with the logo '' Nike '' . Although they seemed a bit familiar , especially the first one , he could not remember them . At least he remembered his name '' That's something '' he thought . He tried to summon the water again but he couldn't . He lied to the rough ground again and stared the little river . He realized that what he did with the water tired him a lot . After a few minutes he sensed something in his pocket . It seemed like it had just appeared there . He got it out of his pocket and studied it . It was a simple blue pen . Okay … he was in the middle of nowhere with simple companionship a stupid pen .That was just great . Memory loss , as it seemed , on a crumbled mountain .

So much for foreplay Percy said holding the blue pen on his palm . Even if he could not remember anything , the pen was provoking him a wild feeling , an impulsion to be more accurate . The simple impulsion of uncapping it and then see what was going to happen . Why was he so afraid ? Why did this pen reached a surface on his brain that seemed so much important , like the information he wanted were all there but he didn't have the access code so that he could get them . All he wished to learn were deep buried inside him . Just like a forgotten dream , information that made him what he was , that gave purpose to his life . His experiences , his parents , his friends , himself , yeah , little things like that.
He decided that he couldn't just lie there for the rest of the day or of his life probably . He got up to his feet , and he felt a cold shiver to the back of his neck , you know like that they say '' Someone is walking on my grave '' . Ok , was he mental or someone was hiding inside the bunches next to the tree on the other side of the river ? He got the blue pen out of his right pocket and saw that it was glowing more and more . He didn't even breathe . A loud growl broke the silence coming behind those bunches . Percy let his instincts take control . He uncapped his pen a move practiced one thousand times before and pointed his weapon towards the brunches . He started walking towards them but before even completed his third step , a creature exited the bunches . It was definitely a wolf … yeah as it seemed a she-wolf , judging from her appearance . Her face didn't show any feeling as she kept advancing towards him . Percy was too shocked to even raise his sword so as to defend himself . The she-wolf stopped two meters away from him observing him carefully waiting a reaction . Percy didn't now what to do . He was surely a gonner . This adrenaline eruption brought him back to reality . He raised his sword as fast as she could . The she-wolf smiled like Percy was just a stupid boy that was omitting a great detail . She opened her mouth , maybe one inch , and she spoke in a deep mighty voice making clear his position

'' Lower your weapon hero , it will prove no good against me , not that my intention was to attack you … how about you told me what are you doing in this place ? ''

Before Percy got the chance to answer her question , she growled again but now she was surprised … her expression was iced , and she was looking his T-shirt … her eyes locked up to the logo '' Camp Half-Blood '' like it was a disaster . Ok , that was a bit uncomfortable .

'' A Greek hero … but they said … the oath … no this can't be good . As it seems , the time has come '' she whispered in shock . She looked at him again and ordered

'' Sit down , young demigod . It's really important , and supposedly necessary , we talked '' in a cold , demanding voice meaning clearly nothing good or friendly .

'' Ok '' Percy said '' but you should now , you are not the only one with questions ''

'' Who are you , what are you doing here and why are you wearing THIS T-shirt ? ''

'' Here goes nothing … I don't know , I don't know , and guess what , I don't know ''

'' Are you making fun of me , demigod ? What's your name ? ''

'' Finally , a question I can answer . My name is Percy . No I don't know my last name ''

'' Amnesia , then demigod ? Or something else ? This can't be just a coincidence ''

'' You know what's going on don't you ? ''

'' I can't tell you who you are or what's has happened pup … but I'll help you get your memory back … one way or another ''

Even Percy didn't like a lot the last part , he nodded .

'' Get up on your feet Percy … I'll take you to Legion Roman Camp … I have to . Cause if I'm right , you are the one . And for gods sake toss that T-shirt or better burn it ''

'' Eh , why ? Won't I look a bit stupid without a T-shirt ? Half naked ... ''

'' Trust me , Percy . Where we are going it's better for you to enter the place completely naked than enter like that , wearing this orange T-shirt ... ''

'' Why?

'' It's neither the time nor the place to learn this information '' she said enigmatically .

Percy got off the orange T-shirt , tossed it away and followed the she-wolf as she entered the woods left to them and started running " The game is on " he thought " The problem ? … I simply don't have any idea how to play … and I don't reckon I 'll learn that "

They have been running for half an hour now and the she-wolf didn't seem tired or willing to stop so that he could rest . He ran for ten minutes but he couldn't help stopping , his ripples were aching . He turned towards the she-wolf and told her

'' Please stop for five minutes . I must rest . I am too much tired to go on like that ''

'' Patience pup … we are almost there … two kilometers more and you 'll rest as much as you want … find your courage Percy … and follow me … you can , you are strong , you are able ''

'' I told you … I can't go any further if I don't rest for a bit . Please stop … ''

'' Let me tell you something puppy she told angrily I may have given a wrong impression but I don't make any exceptions , especially if I don't find you worthy , so please decide whether are you going to be a new pup or just a fool that will end up as food … your choice ''

She turned and left , a simple challenge . Percy looked at her tired , his expression getting harsher and then ran behind her . They ran in silence . The second seemed a minute . The minute seemed an hour . After a while he didn't even care if the wolf was going to eat him cause he knew that shall he didn't stop he would pass out . Suddenly , finally , the she-wolf stopped and turned around to see him . When she spoke , the words seemed full of irony

'' You can faint now , young demigod , until I decide whether you are worthy or not ... ''

'' Who do you think you are , wolf ? Judging , demanding , waiting … doing nothing ''

'' Guess history wasn't your favorite subject , ha ? Anyway , I am Lupa , the she-wolf , the mother of Romylus and Remus , creators of Rome . A trainer and teacher at Legion Camp ''

'' Where are you taking me ? And how does it happen that you are able to talk ? ''

'' I'm taking you to a safe place for kids like you , somewhere you can train and get prepared for the life you are meant to live … the life of a demigod … of a hero ''

'' What did you call me Lupa ? Demigod , what the heck do you mean ? ''

'' Do you know the old stories about the gods … like Jupiter , Juno , Minerva , Mars , Apollo , Diana , Mercury , Neptune , Venus … well they are still alive , true in all the meaning of this small word . As they always have done they still have kids with mortals . These kids are called half-bloods , demigods , heroes and are in grave danger specially when they become thirteen years old . Their scent becomes stronger and the monsters find them easily and attempt to kill them . The ones that live , come here at the Legion , usually guarded from fauns and if worthy they get the chance to practice their skills and possibly live . You are a kid like that . Your orange T-shirt is a proof and the fact that you can't stand still … you possibly have been diagnosed with dyslexia , ADHD . I reckon you must have been claimed by your godly parent and you have been where your T-shirt said cause it's unlikely you survived on the streets alone . As for your previous question my ability to talk is a gift of the gods so that I can continue training heroes regardless the fact that I am a wolf and that I am at least two thousand five hundred years old . I think I have answered all your questions ''

'' One last thing , Lupa … those gods can you tell me why I am remembering names like Zeus , Hera , Athena , Ares , Apollo , ok that's the same , Artemis , Hermes , Poseidon , Aphrodite? ''

'' Yes , I can . But it isn't wise . Do me a favor , yeah ? Don't mention anything about that in Legion Camp , especially about your little orange T-shirt , ok ? For your own good ... ''

'' Whatever ... ''

'' Anyway '' Lupa said '' we had better get separately in camp , so why don't you take a nap ? ''

Before Percy got the chance to answer her question , Lupa smiled weirdly and the next Percy felt were his eyes closing .

. . .

When Percy woke up , he was carried by two beautiful girls and apparently he was at the Legion camp . He felt a bit dizzy and his legs were aching . He tried to clear his head , so he took some deep breaths and he looked around . What he saw was for him , at the same time , known and totally unknown . An archery field , a river , lots of cabins , in the center of the camp as it seemed and also about fifty campers spotted around the camp.

'' I shouldn't be here '' he muttered after a while . He knew that he was right .

The girl holding his right arm looked at him , smiled and then said

'' Hey you woke up . You have been out for an hour or so . You must have had a rough time ''

'' Not actually '' Percy answered after a while . '' You can let hold of me now , I' m okay … I suppose '' .

The two girls put him slowly to the ground , their expressions worried but also happy .

'' Well the other girl said I am Reyna , daughter of Minerva ''

'' Minerva ? '' Percy wondered . '' You mean Athena , goddess of wisdom ? ''

Their expressions hardened a bit as if they were observing him clearly for the first time . Reyna's expression was mostly surprised .

'' That's her Greek name '' Reyna told him after a while .

'' Ooh … I' am sorry '' Percy murmured . '' It was the first thing that came into my mind ''

'' Don't worry , cute one the first girl said after smiling My name is Kaya , daughter of Trivia … Hecate to you ? ''

'' Yeah '' Percy said in a calm voice . Lupa had told to let go of his obsession with the Greek gods , so he decided to play dump. He smiled back to her , admiring her blond hair which reminded him something he couldn't understand . A warm feeling .

'' Well '' Kaya continued '' What about you … who are you … what's your story ? '' she asked .

Percy's smile faded and his expression became sad just like his voice .

'' My name is Percy … that's all I know ''

'' How old are you Percy ? ''

'' No idea ... ''

'' Amnesia ? ''

Percy nodded , too sad to talk too shocked by the fact that he didn't even know his own age .

'' I think Reyna '' said , her voice full of compassion '' that tonight , at the campfire we shall find out who your godly parent is . Your are pretty powerful Percy … I can sense that much ''

'' I hope you aren't my brother Percy '' Kaya said .

'' And why is that ? '' Percy found himself asking .

She winked at him . '' We are not allowed to date our brothers or sisters , you know ''

Percy blushed .

" But aren't we cousin's or something like that ? " he asked .

" The gods don't have DNA Percy " Reyna answered before Kaya could .

" Ooh … then I suppose there is only one way to find out ... "

" You bet " Kaya said while offering her hand to Percy so that he could stand up to his feet . Then her expression became severe .

" Lupa's orders were to get you to the campfire immediately . She is probably waiting Percy "

" Ok he said . Let's get going , then "

And the three of them together started walking …

It was dark . Only a little space around the campfire was lighten up . Percy stood there with Lupa at his side . All the campers were looking towards their direction . Other with worry , other with a hard expression , other in a serious way and others with pure curiosity . But they all seemed confused . This must have been something they 've never seen before ...
Lupa moved so that she was face to face with Percy .

'' The time has come '' she whispered to him . She took a few more steps back and said aloud '' Prove your worth to us , Percy ''

Percy took two steps back and he slowly uncapped his pen .

'' Wow … that's cool '' someone said .

'' Done … we take him '' another one said .

Percy smiled wildly . Then he followed an impulse . He closed his eyes and he imagined the water in the plastic glasses of everyone rising , creating a big sphere of water . He felt that weird connection again . He imaging this ball flying into the air and standing right up from his head . He could hear gasps and he could feel their surprise.

Suddenly , he lost his concentration . Guessing that the water was going to fall over him , he managed to order it fly away from him . Unfortunately , the '' away '' was the head of a big guy three meters away from him .

'' What the heck … '' The last one was not fast enough to complete his sentence . The water ball needed just a second to cross the distance between Percy and him . Then it forced him to the ground .

Silence … that was the only thing Percy could feel . Everyone was silent … Lupa , the campers , even the nature .

Percy lost his balance . He fell down . The river's water was cool now .

'' I am sorry '' he murmured in a surprised and low voice '' I don't know what happened … I didn't mean for the water to fall over you … I m sorry , I even don't have a clue who am I … ''

'' I do '' Lupa said . '' Hail , Percy … son of Neptune " .