Chapter 2: A New Quest

Percy

I awoke again in the morning, this time completely free from any disturbing dreams. Thank the gods for that. The whole moment from earlier really got me all fucked up. I looked at the clock, it was breakfast time. Great I was starving! However this also meant that Chiron and I were going to have a talk, an interesting talk. I quickly got outa bed, grabbed my towel and head straight into the bathroom. I began brushing my teeth slowly wondering if one of the gods had sent me my dream. If someone did, who was it? It could have been Hypnos, being the god of dreams and all, but it could have also been my father, maybe he was sending me a warning to stay vigilant. It could also have been Hecate. Since the two called themselves wizards it would fall into Hecate's expertise. Ugh! Man just thinking about it gives me a headache. I finished brushing careful not to make my gums bleed. I turned on the showerhead, removed my clothes and let the water bring me strength. I dried myself, changed into new clothes and headed outside.

I closed my cabin's door and turned. And just as I was walking I saw her. Her beautiful blond hair, her stormy grey eyes, her beautiful body. Her, Annabeth, my girlfriend. I sped walked just to get to her faster.

"Wise girl!" I shouted just as I got near her. I gave her a hug and kissed her on her warm cheeks. I let go and grabbed her hand.

"You finally woke up seaweed brain." She said in a quiet voice as I pulled away.

Wow. I thought. I barely wake up and she is already calling me seaweed brain.

"Ohh yeah, I was a lot more tired then I thought apparently." I actually was really tired.

"So are you eating breakfast or did you already eat something," I asked.

"No I already ate," she responded. "I was just going to get you since I didn't see you at your dining table."

"Oh yeah." I responded. "I was just taking a shower, I was dirty and reeked of sweat," I said in a calm voice careful not to give her any clues that I was hiding something.

This unfortunately didn't work. She studied me just like one of her books.

"Why?" She asked. "You had already taken a shower before you went to sleep."

Ughh! How could I've forgotten about yesterday. I told her I was going to shower after practice. Now it looks like I'm hiding something.

"Well I woke up sweating," I responded. Man I should really just close my mouth.

She responded with "why?" again.

"Hmm." She paused. 'I know you're hiding something. I know it. Did you have a nightmare? Was it about us?"

Damn it! She knows me so well. Well might as well tell her and not keep secrets between the two of us.

"Okay, Okay." I said calmly. "I did have a dream but it wasn't about us. I won't tell you right now okay. After I eat come with me to see Chiron, he has a lot of explaining to do."

She didn't say anything for a minute, then she agreed.

"I'll be waiting by your cabin after you're done eating," she continued. "Come find me."

"Alright!" I shouted and I began to make my way to the dining pavilion as quickly as possible.

As I was being served I took a portion of my food and burned an offering to my father, and followed it with a small prayer. I ate the rest and quickly left to my cabin to find Annabeth.

As I came closer to my cabin and I could see Annabeth waiting at the front. She was reading a book which made me want to plug my eyes out. All of those words bouncing around wasn't good. Demigods and dyslexia don't really go together in reading. I could notice that she saw me when she quickly put her book down.

"So," Annabeth started speaking just a few feet away, "are you going to tell me about this dream of yours?" I made my way to her and planted a soft kiss before sitting down besides her to speak.I took a breath and began.

"Okay. Uhmm..You might not believe me at first but Chiron told me it's true." I paused for a moment and continued the retelling of my dream. "In my dream I saw a man get killed by someone calling himself a wizard. I never saw the wizard but alongside that wizard was another just like him I did see. He was a heavier man which was called wormtail. He appeared to be nursing the other one back to health. The man that died was an old man with an english accent which made me think this was taking place somewhere far from us."

"Maybe England," said Annabeth.

"Maybe." I continued. As my dream kept going on I head of their plan to capture a boy, maybe even kill him. At first I thought they were like those Egyptians we met before who were able to do magic..but.. They talked about a Ministry of Magic instead of a god which really got me thinking that they could be something completely different. Different than us and those Egyptians. I mean I don't know of any deities that are in England. When I woke up I went and talked to Chiron about it after and he said they aren't like us, demigods or those types of wizards. And that they do in fact exist."

There was a short pause which felt quite long.

"So to Chiron we go, then." She said just as I finished.

"Yes, to Chiron we go." I responded.

We headed back into the Big House to see Chiron. As we kept on walking we came across other campers and satyrs some new and some we recognized. The strawberry fields filled the air with a sweet smell. We opened the door to the Big House and unfortunately there he was, Mr. D. We did our best to ignore him calling us by our wrong names and instead looked for the centaur. Chiron however, was apparently already waiting for us at the livingroom. The centaur was in his wheelchair looking like the teacher I met a few years back.

"So you're finally here Percy, I've been waiting for you you know." Chiron said rolling around near a couch.

"Well." I responded. "I had to clear my mind a bit before we talked." I sat next to him on the couch with Annabeth besides me. I quickly got ready to face what was coming.

"So Percy," he said coming closer let's talk about your dream."

I turned to Annabeth and then to Chiron."You told me in the morning that there were other wizards besides the ones we've met, the Egyptians, but how can there be other types of wizards? Do the gods know about them?"

Chiron moved a bit in his wheelchair making himself more comfortable. "I'm afraid that yes Percy these wizards do exist. They've existed for a long time. Not as long as we have of course but they are quite old. And yes the gods do know about them. The gods knew about them when the first wizards were created."

"Created?" asked Annabeth suddenly, " Chiron what do you mean created?"

"Well where do you think they come from?" I was puzzled. "From the goddess of magic herself of course. They, were at first followers of the goddess. After Greece's power faded Hecate granted the remaining ones with magical abilities for being loyal servants who would later create a whole civilization of their own. Their descendants however soon forgot where they truly came from."

We stood still just to process this. So these wizards did get their power from gods or goddess.

"They caused quite a controversy up on Olympus you know. Some gods wanted them destroyed since they already had demigods to worry about. They didn't want any more trouble. It was quiet a dispute but in the end Hecate was able to keep them safe just as long as she didn't create any new ones."

"So why did I have this dream, why me? Why did I have a dream about something many don't know even exist. I mean even Annabeth didn't know what I was talking about."

"I really didn't know," Annabeth said. Aw thanks babe for backing me up.

"I believe the wizards need your assistance young Percy. I believe you must embark on a new quest. A new quest to help this Harry Potter and protect him from any harm that may come his way."

"But how will he protect him?" Annabeth had started speaking again. "Does Riptide work on those types of people? What about the Mist, can they see through it like we can? How will he protect him if we don't know anything about the wizard community." I stopped to see if Chiron had an answer. He then quietly responded.

"Everything that you need for this quest will be given to you Percy so don't worry yourself out. In fact a friend should be arriving any moment now."

"What?" "What friend." I should have made my tone of voice seem not as rude as it sounded because suddenly a bright light appeared in front forcing us, Annabeth and I, to turn our heads in the opposite direction. The light stopped and there she was. A beautiful woman, hair black, and wearing a white flowing dress. She was not carrying her two torches but I knew who it was, Hecate the goddess of magic.

"Lady Hecate," Annabeth started. She bowed and I followed her lead making sure not to seen disrespectful in any way. "We did not know we were expecting you."

"It's no trouble my dear. Please rise the both of you. I am only here to inform young Percy of the world he will soon be entering." Lady Hecate began to move, her bare feet only a few inches above the floor, floating with grace.

"I heard you had a dream about them my dear." Hecate spoke in a sweet voice. "Of whom did you dream. Do you remember their names?"

"The wizards?" I asked. "One was named Wormtail, and the other one was Voldemort." I stopped for a moment. "Who are they? What do they want with that guy?" Hecate didn't answer.

"That boy is in danger my dear, and as you know gods can't intervene in these types of affairs. I am counting on you, young Percy to help me protect this young wizard from harm. Please tell me you will accept this quest." Hecate finished.

I remained still. Another quest? Right after we finished Gea. Can I really do another quest? I thought about more and more, if this boy is in trouble I must help in any way. I have to do this. "I do. I accept this quest."

Hecate smiled. "Thank you Percy, I am glad you accepted. We will begin your training in spells tomorrow morning. From dawn to dusk and more."

"Spells? Like Magic?" I asked cluelessly.

"Hmm. Well you must blend in with the rest of the wizards if we don't want to draw any attention. The wizards can't know about the gods remember. I'll bring one of my son's to help you out tomorrow. I believe he will be very interesting in meeting you."

"Thank you Lady Hecate, but a quest usually requires three people instead of one. That means there must be others with me." I said.

"I know child and I have already thought of the other two. Your friend Jason and my apprentice Hazel will be accompanying you. I believe It's a good idea to have the children of the Big three in this quest seeing how you will be dealing with powerful wizards."

"Wait what about Annabeth? Shouldn't it be wise to have someone with her brains?" I said. Not that I don't want Jason and Hazel, I just want to spend some time with Annabeth.

"This is a new world young Percy, I don't know if she could help you. But I promise you this, any problems you need her to answer you will be able to ask her. You should be very confused, maybe it's best that you two enjoy your time together for now. See you tomorrow Percy and thank you for helping me, like always you think of others first." And with that last word she burst into flames and disappeared leaving Chiron, Annabeth and I alone again in the living room.

Another quest. I can't believe it.