A/N : Hi readers! So thank you to everyone who reviewed, favorite, and followed my story! It really makes me feel better and encourages me to write faster! Anyways, here is chapter two! And since I forgot my disclaimer, I don't own Percy Jackson and the Olympians/ Characters. Enjoy the story and don't forget to review!
Percy
As I stumbled out of Camp Half-Blood, I knew my sadness was clouding my judgment. But at that moment, I honestly didn't care. So, hearing Chiron and Annabeth calling after me to come back for my own safety, I poured all of my energy into my speed. Soon, their voices were drowned out, and were replaced with the sound of my heavy breathing and pounding heart. Even though I spent every summer for the past six years training at camp, I still felt absolutely exhausted from running so hard. I stopped running for a moment and glanced at my surroundings. That would explain why I was so tired. I had managed to run all the way into the heart of Manhattan, which was a good 12 miles from camp. I glanced at my watch and looked at the time: 9:00 p.m. I had been running for three hours straight. Groaning, I sat on a nearby park bench. I could already tell I would later regret my little run, for my muscles were screaming in protest at the lack of rest I provided it with for the past three hours. I rubbed my thumb across the clear screen on my watch. Frowning, I felt tears coming to my eyes, and I didn't even bother to wipe them away. This watch had been a gift to me from my mom for my eighteenth birthday. It was after the Giant War, and she gave it to me so that if I ever got kidnapped again, I could use it to keep track of time, and know when it was time to return home. Silently, I cursed Hera for causing me to loose so much precious time with my mom. After all, she was the one who kidnapped me, caused me to lose my memory, and sent me to the Roman Camp, Camp Jupiter. I kept in touch with my Roman friends as much as I could, but sometimes it got hard. After the end of the Giant War, so many demigods had been killed, and so much damage had been done to both camps, that we spent most of our time trying to restore the destruction. Luckily, we won the war, and both camps had been repaired, as well as the peace between the two camps had been restored. I was suddenly broken out of my thoughts by a loud noise. Looking around me, startled, I saw a big, stereotypical cow. Only, this cow had huge horns, about 2 feet long and three feet wide. I gasped, pulling out riptide. "Holy cow!" (Haha was that punny?) Then I face palmed. A cow. I cursed Hera. Hera is the goddess of marriage, and cows. That's when the cow charged.
Poseidon (On Olympus)
I was still grieving over the death of Sally, the finest mortal woman I had ever met. When I announced her death to Percy, I felt awful, because I was not really one for comforting. So I simply flashed away, after doing my best to console him. A few hours later, just a little after 9:00, I decided to check on Percy. So, using my godly powers, I projected my vision to him. I froze at what I saw. He was currently being chased by a huge cow, with huge horns. And when I say huge, I mean huge, even for a God. Percy was doing his best to run from the cow, and get a few lucky shots with Riptide, but the cow was clearly gaining speed on him, and the fear was evident on his face. Normally, Percy could kill the monster with no problem. But obviously, Percy wasn't in the best condition, what with his mother dead and all. Furious, I stormed into the council room, where all the other Gods were circled up, discussing something obviously important. When I walked in, anger written all over my face, the Olympians looked at me like children caught sneaking cookies at night. "Brother!" Hades said too cheerfully, especially for him. He got up and pat me on the back. I, however, ignored him, and walked right up to Hera, clenching my fists. "What is the meaning of this?" I demanded. "Father, we were just discussing the case of your son. He must be brought back to camp safely, especially now with his judgment obviously not there." Athena said urgently. "Not that!" I screamed. "Then what are you talking about?" Artemis asked. "Hera knows!" I screeched, unable to control my anger. Hera haughtily huffed and said, "Relax Poseidon. It's no big deal. He cursed me, so he needed to be punished!" I glared at her. "No big deal? No big deal! My son has just lost his mother. You caused him to lose almost a year with her! I think he has a perfectly good reason to curse you! And sending a violent, vicious cow after him is most definitely not the solution!" All of the Olympians looked in shock at me and Hera. Apollo broke the violence by giggling and saying, "He is being chased by a giant cow?" "This is not funny!" I growled. "Poseidon is right. As much as I hate young Perseus, it is not right to send a cow after him, especially at a time like this. Hera, dear, please gather up your cow and leave Perseus alone." Zeus said. Hera scowled, but reluctantly said, "Fine!" "Thank you." I said, much calmer. "Now, to discuss more important matters. . ."
Percy
As I fought and struggled to run away from the crazy cow, my mind was racing. Why me? What did I ever to do deserve this? I stabbed at the cow, desperately trying to kill the monster. But it was no use. I was a little out of practice, and just so overwhelmed with grief. Running through Manhattan, past busy streetlights, no mortals seemed to notice the situation I was facing. The Mist. I continued to run, until I tripped over a thick tree root. I went flying, and landed hard on my face. The cow was now looming over me, and with what seemed like a broken ankle, I was unable to stand at the moment. I looked up, preparing myself for death. But just then, the cow stopped, mooed, and ran in the opposite direction, away from me. I breathed, a deep, shuttering breath, and looked around me. I was right in front of the Empire State Building. Very close to the entrance of Olympus. I slowly got up, and limped into the building. I had something to discuss with Lord Hades.
So that's it for this chapter! 1,000 words, not including author's notes! I hope you enjoyed it and please review. This chapter was not that action packed, but it will get better, I promise. Also, if you review, please let me know if you prefer cliffhangers or not in the end of each chapter. I know I prefer cliffhangers but. . . let me know what you guys like! Thanks, and I'll update soon! Either later today or tomorrow. P.S. I think my pen name got changed to Percymelarkey but will someone please let me know what it shows up as? Thanks!