Mark of Athena Chapter 2

Percy

For once, I was exuberant. Days and days. No I mean months I haven't seen Annabeth. My memory was gone for 7 months, but I did remember Annabeth. Now seeing her in real life and having all the good memories that I remembered elated me. Annabeth was beautiful, in every way. She had thoose eyes- stormy gray, that can tell an expression. Her golden hair. But most of all, I loved her personaility, soft but strong. Not as strong as Clarrsie, but the right amount.

A crowd of Greek and Roman campers surrounded me. Mars and Ares (Mars in Greek form) children were all beyond happy. Probably because Mars was most respected at this Roman camp making them even happier. For me, Neptune ( Posieden ) was least respected, but since I was vaeltor with Reyna and helped save the camp, I did have some ego.

Annabeth stood next to me, holding my hand. But at the same time amazed at the Roman weapons, and the little Roman city that layed on top of the land. She had a smile upon her face, which even made me more happier. She stared at Reyna, confused but her expression was apologectic. When Annabeth and I were at Circe Island, and I was a guinea pig which Annabeth called me a cute one. We escaped the island, but at the same time unleashing horrible people leaving Reyna and her sister, Hylla alone to keep control.

"Thats the girl.. at Circe island.. with her sister...," as she said then pointed across the room to a girl who was leading a group called the Amazons, "Hylla.." She continued. She stared at her with her gray stormy eyes.

"Yeah, it took me a long time to apologize to Reyna. But Reyna is mean to all people, so be careful. She is also a daughter of war, so don't get into a rebellion. But I know you can handle her," I remarked.

" Percy, I will be fine. It's just so many things to learn here! I mean theres like elders but there demi-gods, and I finally get to see you. Im so sorry about Reyna." She repiled. I gave her a nod, and grabbed her and dragged her across so that she doesn't get distracted from all this architecture. As we stepped onto the podium, Reyna came running across the hill with all the Greeks and Romans following her.

I acknowledge Annabeth, that Reyna and I will be announcing some news. Reyna stood next to me, she seem stiff. Not as usual as she is. She gave me a warning look to tell me to back off and that do not ask any question. Soon all Greeks and Roman sat down on the grass, starring at us to start. I look at Reyna to see if she was ready, but she kept starring at this blonde kid that was the Son of Jupiter. Who "replaced" me in Camp Half Blood, but I guess its only fare cause I took his spot as vaeltor.

"As you know the Greeks have arrived," Reyna announced. Making all the greeks cheer, and some Roman campers, that were excited to see another set of demigods. " They also have fought some giants, which makes this a little bit easier. But this doesn't make us closer to defeat Gaea. Juno or Hera as greeks recall her is trying to join Roman and Greeks to join to defeat Gaea. But this will not be enough. We need the gods." she said.

Some campers were confused, some were starring at us in concern. Reyna gave a look to acknowledge to settle down, and it stopped insantly.

" I will like to announce Jason has came back. But I will also like to greet greek campers! It's been so long, and I missed you all." I yelled. I heard roman campers whisper, " Graecus" or "JASON!". From whispers that were been repeated was, " Percy expecially missed Annabeth". I glanced at Annabeth who I knew is hearing this too, is blushing.

I coughed to get attention again. " Greeks have came in peace, so there will be NO FIGHTING. But not until tonight, we will be playing capture the flag against greeks and roman. No this doesn't mean that you can stab them-" I paused. Romans snickering but Reyna gave her percing us at them, which shut them up. " Jason will be the captain of the Romans, since its been so long and I will captain the Greeks." I continued, making everyone cheer.

"Okay enough of that." Reyna yelled, making everyone scared. " Now everyone go to their bunks. Greeks find out your Roman god, and go to that cabin. Roman Im aware that you will help them unpack, right?" She asked. They murmered and nodded. " Okay, at 7 I expected all you at dinning hall. Do not be late, and bring weapons. After dinner, we will have capture the flag".

The campers seperated in groups, talking loudly. I see Reyna walk up to Jason, pulling him away from his friends. So I decided to talk to them, since there new to me. I reconnect with Annabeth's hand, as we walk to the new Greek demi-gods.

"Heyo, my name is Leo." Leo said.

" Hi... My name is Piper," Piper said softly. Making Annabeth let go of my hand, and put her hand on Piper's back comforting her.

" Hey Im Percy," I repiled.

" Dude- your HUGE at Camp Half Blood. Once you were gone, the camp was like WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO? But the best of all theres sooo many hot chicks, I mean who wouldn't love been the popular dude at the camp?" Leo chuckled.

I managed to laugh. " Yeah, but at this camp. Its not very friendly, but you will mange to find friends. Are you excited to play capture the flag?" I asked.

" HELL YAH! I mean dude, I bet Annabeth is excited, she hasn't played it since you were gone, so I would like too see her fighting skills, I bet she cannot beat me" He repiled.

" Don't push it. I've held the sky, fight Kronos and been on major missons. You don't want to mess with me." She said as she punched Leo, making him shut up.

I laughed, " Okay I better get some rest, I just got back from a mission. Im weared out. I'll see you guys later, I cannot wait to beat the Romans."

" You betcha," Leo repiled.

"Hmm... Oh uh I don't think I will play," Piper said. Somehow she convinced me that I cannot change her mind. She must have a charmspeaker power probably cause she is the daughter of Aphordite.

" Well, if you change your mind, your welcome to join." I said. Walking away knowing that resting will not be easy, since demigods do not have good dreams like humans do. I run to my cabin, giving hellos to my greek campers on my way not to be rude. I run up the stairs and quickly open the door. I was sweating, this camp was HUGE. Suddenly, I lay down on my bed drifting off to sleep.

Suddenly, I was above earth. I was in the sky, standing on clouds in a village. It was beautiful. Sunshine pentrated through it giving a good aura. Most of the buildings were white, but there was a big one in the middle. Surrounding the village was greek fire, giving off warmth. Below me was grass, but under it was clouds and Manhattan. If I could explain it any clearer I would. There were many trees and many statues. The statues were of Greek gods, such as Zeus and Hera. Ugh Hera I hated her I thought. Then I realized I was at Olympus.

In front of me was Greek god. Giving my skin an itch, making me very uncomfortable. She had black hair, with a red headband across it. She had gray eyes like Annabeth and olive skin. She wore a white dress that ran across her body, very elegant. She was beautiful but some how I had a bad presence about her.

" Hello Percy, " She announced. I looked up and saw it was Athena, Annabeth's mother. Quickly I bow down to her. " You can stand up now Percy." I stood up, scared wondering why she is contacting me.

" Hello." I repiled. Still shaking, and scratching my skin.

" As you know, the Gods are not incontact with demigods no more" She said. I nodded. " Well, I must be quick with this message, since Zeus doesn't want me to talk to you. This took me major convincing but I must tell you this."

This made me mad, I knew the gods were not incontact with us. When I defeated Kronos, and saved Manhattan. Zeus granted me a gift and I asked that the gods will talk to us demigods. They swore on River Styx. I decided to ignore that situation. " The message is...?" I asked making Athena give me a look telling me that she doesn't like impatient people.

" My daughter, Annabeth as you know very well-" she said, making me blush. "She will recieve a great honor, and it might cause trouble to you. I suggest you do not mess up her up. You will cross a big sacrafice. You need to be by her side at all times, you hear?"

" Yes, but what do you mean by trouble?" I question. She looked at me, knowing that Im doubtful. She gave up and stood there.

" Annabeth is right about you have no brain. All I can tell you this, "The Child of Athena's final stand. Destroy with a hero's final breath, And lose a love to worse than death."

I remembered that saying, it was the prophcey. Now, terrified. I cannot loose Annabeth. She is my love, I lost her for 8 months. I cannot loose her again. " My lord, Athena she will not die. Right?" I asked with concern.

" No, I can clear that up for you. But it will be someone close to you that you already meet, who is already breaking down." She said.

Piper, ran across my mind. She was upset about Jason and Reyna. But it could mean someone else. I decided that Piper will be the one, but I also decided that I want to spend more time with Annabeth as much as I can.

" Goodbye, Perseus Jackson. Take good care of Annabeth" Athena said.

Suddenly, everything change. I was in the woods. I spotted Reyna and Jason talking. They were taking a stroll in the woods, talking. Jason expression seemed confused. Reyna seemed hurt. I wish my dreams didn't send me dreams that showed some things that were private. But since I cannot get out of this, I must watch.

" Jason... It's been so long." Reyna said starring fierecly into Jason's eyes.

"Reyna, I do remember you. But Im not like Percy, I do not have my full memory back. I do remember things but not all." He said.

"What does that mean? I get it that you have not got your memory back, but that doesn't mean we cannot be boyfriend and girlfriend." She said forcefully. A chill spread across my body, this is not going to turn out good.

" There's this girl Piper, I dated her. I mean I don't know, when I disapeared somehow I was dating her, and then I woke up. Yes I was confused. I mean I lost all my memory and Im not even with Piper now. I mean were just friends," he sighed looking at the ground.

" You seem your in love with that girl, I've should of known." She grunted.

" Im not in love with anybody Reyna!" Jason yelled. It echoed off the mountain making it more hurtful. I saw Reyna's eyes turn watery.

" Jason, look I do not control you or what you do with your life. But if you like this girl, go to her. I don't deserve distractions in my life." Reyna repiled, almost about to burst.

" Reyna..." Jason sighed. He reached out his arms to comfort her, but instead she smacked them away. She was furious, I could tell. It was not fare to her. I never seen Reyna so hurt before.

" You know, the first thing Percy did is kissed Annabeth. You didn't even say hello, you just starred at me. I expected more out of you, I guess those greeks change you." She said, as she sat on the rock on the ground. She looked at the ground, not making contact with Jason.

" Reyna, stop being so mean to them. Your being horrible to them. They came here in peace. Do not treat them this way because of me." He said. He was angry, he looked like hurt in the inside.

" JASON I LOVED YOU. YOU KNOW WHAT DO NOT EVEN COME NEAR ME. I AM THE PRAETOR OF THIS CAMP, AND YOU ARE NOT. I KNOW HOW TO TREAT GRAECUS-"

" Greeks," Jason interupted.

"- GREEKS AND I TREAT THEM WELL. JASON, TELL YOUR NEW GIRLFRIEND THAT I WILL NOT BE TROUBLE IN BETWEEN YOU TWO, GOODBYE" Reyna yelled. As she ran away back to the village. She was full out crying, she didn't want to be bothered.

" Reyna-" Jason said.

" I SAID GOODBYE" Reyna yelled, and exited out of the forrest. Oh gosh, capture the flag is now gonig to be more dangerous. This love triangle will cause trouble. And now Im stuck with Reyna who is going to be upset.

Jason walked away, with his hands on his head. He looked back with hope, but there alone there was no Reyna. He walked away in despair walking the other direction that Reyna ran away from.

Then I got this stomach feeling and my vision got all blurry. I woke up with a startle. "Ouch," I grunted. I was sweating, and I smelled horrible. I heard nibbling, and saw the couch that sat in the middle of the room was bitten into.

"Percy! Your awake finally," Grover said.

" G- MAN! No long no see" I said. I stood up to give him a hug.

" Aha you know it," Grover repiled. He looked at the clock that hung above the door. It was 6:45pm. He looked uneasy. " We should be heading down to dinning hall, don't you think?"

"Go ahead, I need to go take a shower. It's been a long day. If I don't make it on time.. umm take care of Reyna." I said.

Grover looked confused, but scared at the same time. " Is something wrong?" He asked.

" I'll you later!" I glanced at the clock, 6:46pm. "I have no time. Sit at my table and bring Annabeth with you. Sorry for me rushing," I quickly said.

"Ok dude, you owe me one." Grover said as he excited out of the door.