Annabeth II
I was gawking at the architecture here in Camp Jupiter when suddenly a big grayish thing blocked the view of the temples.
"What the?" Leo started to say but he was interrupted by Percy.
"Hannibal!"He said. I looked at Reina with a look that says -who-the-heck-is-that-?
"That's our elephant, Hannibal." she said.
"And I thought Camp HalfBlood is crazy because it has a gigantic dragon!" Piper exclaimed. Thalia looked pained while Percy sent her a sympathetic glance.
"It was supposed to protect my tree and our golden fleece." Thalia defended. Reyna looked at us suprised.
"Why-When-Where-How- WHAT?" Reyna shouted the last part very loud that it echoed all the way to the barracks. Everyone looked at her but she ignored them. Her full focus was on us.
"Can we talk about this some other time?" Jason squeaked making Piper swallow nervously. We continued to walk by pairs.
Percy and I were swinging our conjoined hands like little kids. Piper and Jason were holding hands too. Grover is making sure that Nico is okay to Thalia who is hyperventilating with worry. Her eyes getting wetter. Leo and Reyna were talking and the other Greeks were just trailing us behind.
"What with the weird statue with no arms?" Leo wondered out loud. Jason, Percy, Hazel and other Romans snorted.
"Hey! I heard that." The statue said. I yelped with suprise and hid behind Percy. The other campers from Camp Half Blood backed away. Grover hid behind Thalia. Piper yelped and shrieked as if attacked by make-ups. While Leo yelped and said,
"Okay. I didn't saw that one coming." He said. The Romans and Percy chuckled.
"Guys! This is Terminus. God of boundaries." Percy introduced.
"Do you have some giant needed to be banished, Praetor Jackson? I can handle them." Leo was about to comment about maybe something about hands. But everyone warned him through the eyes.
"None today, Terminus." Percy said calmly.
"Please give me your weapons." A little girl came asking us. Hazel, Frank and Jason put it in the bucket. So did Thalia, Grover, Piper and Leo. Percy and I put it inside the bucket too.
"Hello Julia! How are you?" Percy asked the little girl, Julia, while stroking her hair.
"I'm fine, Praetor." Percy smiled at her. He looked like Julia was also his little sister. It's a nice view.
"Please, Julia, call me Percy. No need to be-er- formal."
"But Pra-Percy. Praetor Reyna and Augur Octavian want formalities."
"Not to me. You're just like my little sister."
"Are you Percy's girlfriend?" she asked me. Then pointed at our holding hands.
"Yes."
"You look so beautiful."
"Oh. Thank you. You look pretty too."
"One day, I wanna be just like Percy."
"You'll be dear. When you grow up." We left Julia then entered. I sat near Percy. Reyna and Percy took the front chairs.
"We shall kill the graecus! They're filthy, dirty, untrustworty-"
"QUIET,OCTAVIAN!" Percy growled. Thalia and I gulped. No one has ever done that unless you really want to be on Percy Jackson's bad side.
"But, Praetor. They are untrustworthy, liars and-"
"And I told you to be quiet! Don't you know that word? Or you just don't have it in you dictionary. One more word, Octavian. One more word about my family and I'll kill you when the meeting is done. I am a Greek! And as I recall. Didn't the Roman copied us Greeks during the Ancient times?" A few Romans and Greeks nodded. " You dare call us untrustworty. How dare you call us liars! Do you know how much we sacrificed so that the Western Civilization will still be alive? Do you know what we did so that Kronos won't win the war? Do you know hard it was for us to lose sisters and brothers? Did you know how much blood we lost so that Olympus will be saved? Did you see what we did so that all of us demigods can be alive? Also you! If it weren't for us Greeks, Olympus was now in dust. Ruined just like what happened to Mount Othrys thousand of years ago! If it weren't for us. The Gods were now in the Depths of Tartarus! Now. I'll tell you one more time. Shut up you power-hungry moron!" What a speech. Everyone were staring at him. Then Percy gave his stare at Octavian. The deluxe one. Everyone backed away to him with terror. Even Reyna. And so did the Greeks. The earth is now moving. Oh gods! Earthquake. I glanced at Thalia. You see. Only a few ones can calm Percy that. I looked at Piper and nodded. He went up to him.
"Stop the earthquake, Percy." Piper told him. But that didn't do the trick. When his mad, he listens to nobody except for Grover, Thalia, Nico and me. Oh! Also his parents. She looked at us but shook her head. Thalia and I stood up. We both took his arms and soothed him. Just like what Sally always do. So do us. We whispered comforting words to him. The earthquake Romans stared at Percy.
"What does that mean." A senator asked.
"While you Romans take care of Krios. We Greeks defended Olympus. Percy killed or trapped Hyperion, he is also the first one to defeat the Clazmonian Sow." the Romans gasped. "He also killed the Minotaur AGAIN. He wiped Iapetus' memories using the River Lethe." Cue more gasps."And he killed Kronos, the Lord of the Titans." Another gasp. "You see. He killed many monsters. He killed thousands and thousands of monsters with the help of a Greek blessing. The Curse of Achilles. Did you know that Percy's first monster is Alecto? Err. The fury. For you Romans, one of the Dirae. When he was twelve he battled the Minotaur, Medusa, Echidna, the Chimera, and he also fell six hundred and thirty feet. And still here he is alive. He also went to Sea of Monsters to reclaim the Golden Fleece. He took Atlas' burden when he was 14 years old so that Artemis can fight Atlas. When he was fourteen he went to the labyrinth. He killed Geryon. He took a dip in the RIver Styx so that we can all be alive. Oh yes. And I forgot. He battle Ares or Mars and he won. And we're still here alive because of him. And you know what? He turned down immortality so that the Gods can claim all they're other children. Why? So that there will be no more war. Really heroic isn't he?He even have a hellhound for a pet. I mean who does have a hellhound for a pet?" Thalia finished her speech. The Romans all found new respect for Percy. Even Jason, Piper, Leo even Reyna. All of them stared at Percy with jaws opened.
"Percy owns Mrs O'Leary? The hellhound who always look sad." Jason asked.
"Yeah. He misses his owner. He also owns the black pegasus. Only Percy can touch that pegasus. So cruel." Thalia said.
"WOW!" the three said.
"Yeah. The pegasus who almost killed me because I was trying to ride him?" Leo muttered. I nodded.
"Wow! Percy must be really skilled." Jason said.
"Yeah. Percy's the best swordsman in 300 years." I beamed proudly.
"LIAR!" Octavian shouted. Thunder rumbled.
"How dare you! Don't you dare call me a liar!" Thalia looked murderous. Her electric blue eyes says that she will kill him now. Well,this will be a very hard thing. Thalia only listens to Percy and Nico. Count me in. Well, Nico isn't here. I'm soothing Percy to stop the earthquake. And Percy still looks murderous.
"And why can't I? What can you do to me" Octavian challenged.
"Don't you know who am I? I am Thalia Grace! The only demi-god daughter of Zeus or Jupiter! I am the long lost full sister of Jason. I am also the Lieutenant of Artemis' hunters. And what can I do to you? I'm not the one who'll do the work. Dad can electrocute you until you're dead! And Artemis can turn you into a jackapole or something entertaining. Bah! Once you say another thing I'm sure my dad will kill you." Octavian looked at her.
"Liar! You untrustworthy creature! You don't-" He was cut off by Percy. He sprayed water on his mouth making him gargle like crazy. The Romans laughed at him. Then fourteen lights flashed the room.
"Olympians." Percy and I bowed.
"Rise, Heroes of Olympus."We stood up. The Romans and the Greeks stood then bowed.
"Rise demigods." Zeus said.
"Hello, Uncle. No offense but why are you here?"
"None taken son. We're here to inform you that-" Poseidon was cut off by my mother.
"The Great Prophecy or the Prophecy of Seven is changing."
Hades and Zeus sighed. "Wherever you two are you're always fighting."
"I know, right? And it's so annoying." Percy and I both said in unison. Thalia chuckled also did Hades, Jason and Zeus. Poseidon and Athena glared at each other. Electricity coming from their eyes.
"It must be so important because all of you are even Aunt Hestia and Uncle Hades." Percy observed."Hi Aunt Hestia!"
"Hello Percy. I am so happy, I get to meet my favorite demigod and nephew again!" Hestia said cheerfully.
"Yes it is. Tomorrow you shall all be going to Camp Halfblood. All Romans shall be there because half the Giants' Army will attack Camp-Halfblood." Artemis said.
"How about Camp-Jupiter?" Octavian asked.
"Some gods are going to keep it safe." Hades assured him.
"I will now call someone." Apollo said excitedly. Then another flash of light then there stood Rachel, our dear Oracle.
"RED!" Thalia, Percy and I yelled. But she just smiled at us.
"She is a mortal." Octavian gasped.
"She is my beautiful Oracle." Apollo said looking at the augur. Rachel's eyes became green then green mist start to form.
"The Great Prophecy is changing.
6 Greeks and 4 Romans shall meet their fate in the Ancient land.
Ten Halfbloods will now answer the call.
The Achilles curse will be back to the son of seas.
The Queen of Heaven is not the only one to guide their way.
The daughter of Roman Goddess will know their pathway.
The blessing and love of the sea, owl and daughter of lightning can only break the chains.
The nine shall go east to save the Prince of Death
With her sister they can now close the doors of death.
The war child himeslf will burn the wood to save his love.
After a month of journey the Mother Earth will rise from her slumber.
To be deafeated by the blessed." She almost fell if Hermes didn't catch her.
"We shall now go. Percy, son, remember what I've told you after the war last year. No hero is above fear. And you've risen every hero known in the universe. Even Hercules. And son. Please come back to Camp-Half Blood. And please visit your mother. She's a mess. She is worse than the dead." Poseidon told Percy.
"Yes, Dad."
"Oh. And Goodluck, Percy."
"Perseus." Hades called him.
"Yes Uncle?"
"Please save my son, Nico. I've already lost her sister, Bianca. Please don't let my son be killed too. Promise me. Swear to the River Styx."
"Yes Uncle. I swear to the River Styx."
"Goodluck then, Perseus Jackson. And Hazel. Goodluck. I'm sorry for everything I've done wrong. But please my daughter. Remember that you're father loves you." Hades gaze softened. Hazel smiled at him.
"Annabeth, my daughter. Good luck. Don't worry. We'll guide you on your way. And Perseus." My mother said.
"Yes, Lady Athena?"
"Please take good care of my daughter. I will be so grateful if you took care of her.I will not cut your relationship with Annabeth if you returned back." Percy just nodded. "Goodluck, Architect of Olympus. And to you too, Greatest of all Heroes." My mother added.
"Goodluck, heroes. Perseus, save Olympus again." Zeus said.
"Yes, Uncle. I'll always save my friends and Olympus no matter what it takes."
"Thank you, Greatest of All Heroes." All the Olympians muttered. Even though they call Percy that his ego will never be big. He hates it when everybody tells him he is the Greatest Hero alive in this universe. He calls himself lame, and a loser. He always think that the death of all heroes is his fault. He's just finding someone to blame. And that someone is Percy himself.
"Wait!" Octavian said. "Atleast tell us if they're lying."
"They are not. And don't dare say another word about the Greeks, Octavian. Especially if the my loose cannon or Perseus hears you. Because I assure you. It will be the end of your life. Your doom." Hera snapped at him. Then all of them disappeared in a flash taking Rachel back to Camp.
"The Prophecy is changing. 10 halfbloods will now answer the call. And go to the Ancient Lands. To Rome then Greece." Jason said.
"Who will come?" Reyna said.
"6 Greeks and 4 Romans." I said.
"Yes. For the Greeks, we will have Piper, Leo, son of the sea which is Percy, the owl is Annabeth the daughter of Athena, Thalia the daughter of sky. And the last one is."
"Nico. The Prince of Death. The Prophecy said, 'The nine shall go east to save the tenth member, The Prince Of Death."
"Excuse me. He is a roman as I recall. Our Pluto Ambassador."
"Well then. You're mistaken. Annabeth, Thalia, Grover and I found him and his sister as I remember." Percy snapped. "As for the Romans, Frank, Jason, the sister of Nico which is Hazel and the Daughter of the Roman War Goddess, Reyna. Tomorrow the whole camp will travel to New York. To our camp."
"What about praetors? We don't have any?" a senator asked.
"I will love to vo-" Octavian started.
"NO! We've already chosen someone who'll switch with us. And you, Octavian, you will listen to them no matter what!" Percy snapped. Octavian made an awesome mistake because he glared at Percy who glared back. He shivered. "Gwen will change with Reyna and Dakota have mines."
"Both from Cohort-" Octavian was again cut by Percy using his growl like a lion. He swallowed then nodded. He looked really really scared of Seaweed Brain.
"Wait. What about. The lines, 'The curse of Achilles will be back to the son of the seas.' Also the line,'The blessing and love of the sea, the owl and the daughter of lightning can only break the chains.' Is it my brother's chains?" Hazel asked.
"Hmmm. Seems like the Greek curse will be back to me. The blessing and love of the sea, the owl and the daughter of lightning. I have ideas about it. I mean the four of us were together ever since Nico's only 10. Annabeth and I treat Nico as our brother or a little son. The four of us were like a family ever since Bianca died. And Nico, Thalia and I were cousins. I just don't know what the love of Thalia for Nico is." he added the last line teasingly then glanced at Thalia who is in deep thought.
"Thalia! Thalia!" I called her. Then snapped my fingers at her eyes.
"I have to go. I need to talk to Artemis. I'll seek permission. I'll speak with Phoebe too. About the hunt." she looked at Percy then added, "No. You cannot, Percy. I'll go and no one can stop me. Even Nico." she added the last line which is 'Even Nico' with hurt and pain in her voice. Making me more curious about her secret. Percy sighed and then muttered something about,'No one can change her decision about it then. Even Nico. Nico can always change her mind.'
"So lets pack. Praetor Percy. You can go and tour your Greek friends. Go with them too Jason. We'll talk about the prophecy on the journey." Reyna said then left.
"Yes, Reyna. Meeting adjourned!" Percy shouted at the senators. "Hazel, Frank would you like to come with us?"
"Sure Praetor." Frank told him.
Percy sighed then said, "Do I have to roam around the camp and tell them, NO FORMALITIES! Call me Percy. Urgh! I didn't want to be a leader you know. I didn't want to be a Praetor for HADES SAKE! But all of you forced me to." then we left with him. Things never just change, I see.