Hey guys! It's been like(checks nonexistent clock) a long time and I'm gonna try to upload today. As far as I'm concerned, no one has read the first chapter yet but I'm gonna keep writing because I'm not really doing anything right now and because I feel like it. Sorry(not really though) about the sort of cliffhanger and don't worry guys, you'll find out in this chapter! Vulcan out!
Percy POV
I wondew(wonder) who I'm gonna meet. I hope they're as nice as mommy, The curious 7 year old thought as he walked through the woods, holding Vesta's hand. Even though he couldn't see him, Percy knew that Pluto was traveling alongside side them in the shadows. Right now, Vesta was in her 8 year old form and she ad on her usual calm smile. After Vesta claimed Percy, his eyes changed to an orange-red colour with a sea green ring around it. He was able to summon any food and control fire. He could also make any person calm if he touched them.
As they walked, Percy couldn't help glance at the moon. The more they walked, the brighter it seemed to glow. Something about it put Percy on edge. As if it was… watching him. The young son of Vesta gripped his mother's hand tighter. Vesta seemed to notice her son's tenseness and she said, "Don't worry Percy, we're almost there."
Just then, they walked into a large clearing, inhabited by several camping tents that surrounded a campfire with mesmerizing silver flames. Suddenly, a group of girls in hunting clothes sprung from the trees and landed gracefully. Wolves revealed themselves from the shadows, growling. They were crouched, ready to attack. The girls ranged from 7 to 13 from what Percy could tell and all of them were holding up wooden bows nocked with silver arrows which were pointed at Percy.
One of the girls stepped forward. She was one of the older ones and she had a silver circlet in her hair along with a silver hairpin. She looked at Percy with more intensity than the others, like he especially ruined her life or something. "Explain yourself, boy." Vesta cleared her throat to get everybody's attention. The older kids bowed while some of the younger kids stared in confusion, wondering why they were bowing to an 8 year old.
"Lady Hestia," the circlet girl said. "Thank you Zoë but it's Vesta actually. I have come with this boy because he is my son." Many girls gasped at this or narrowed their eyes at the goddess(Vesta was a eternal virgin and she swore not to have children. That's why everyone was surprised). "But my lady, your oath!" Vesta just answered calmly with, "I adopted him, don't worry. His mother was killed and he was chased by monsters. I just happened to be in the area. His godly parent by birth is-" Vesta looked at Percy and he put on his best pleading eyes. Please no. "-Is for him to tell. Where is Artemis? I need her to see the boy. I won't be able to be with him all the time and I was hoping you could all help care for him."
The girls looked shocked but obliged. "She's in the tent at the back. And my lady, with all due respect, how could you think that sending a boy to live with us was a good idea? We're the hunters of Artemis for Hades sake! We're known for hating men!" "I understand your reasoning Phoebe but he has been through great suffering and I think that all of you should understand." Percy and Vesta walked toward the tent and Percy could sense that Pluto was still there. They entered to find one goddess of the hunt sitting on a couch covered in some sort of animal fur. The tent was enchanted to have the space of a house inside the small tent and it looked beautiful. It was well organized with a couch(which Diana was sitting on) on one wall, a TV on the other wall, and a coffee table in the middle. Beside the couch was a wooden shelf that was filled with books. Along the walls were golden braziers filled with silver flames. Percy kneeled down low and looked at Diana. He saw that she was sneering at him. "Lady Diana," Suddenly, the goddess's form flickered into her Roman aspect Diana but she quickly changed back. "It's Artemis male." Dia-er-Artemis spoke the word like it was the worst cuss she could think of. "I apologize milady." Artemis seemed taken aback by this, probably thinking he would be rude about it like Gabe. He would never be like that disgusting, abusive pig! The man who hurt Percy! The man who killed his mother… the flames grew and flared brighter but no one seemed to notice. Percy had a sneer on his face and his orange-red eyes glowed. Artemis seemed to take his sneer the wrong way and said, "You're just mad because I corrected you! You insolent, cocky- "ARTEMIS STOP!" The person who spoke was Vesta and she was mad.
The Roman goddess calmed herself and said, "He has experienced great pain in his short life and he was probably just remembering something because of something you said. Search his memories and you will see. Is that okay Percy?" The boy gave the slightest of nods and Artemis reached out, touching his head. Memories flooded back to Percy and he could sense that Artemis was experiencing them as well. When they stopped experiencing the memories, tears were flowing from Percy's eyes and it was the same for Artemis. "I-I'm so s-sorry. I expected the worst just because you were male and- "It's okay Awtemis. From what I've heard about you, you have some pretty good reasoning. Also, I don't think we've been pwopewly(properly) intwoduced. I'm Pewcy Jackson, son of Vesta(don't wowwy(worry), I'm adopted)." Suddenly, Vesta cleared her throat(again). "Um, Artemis? I know this isn't the best time but, um, would you train Percy for the demigod world since I can't always be there?" Artemis's man hating instincts must've kicked in because she opened her mouth and had an angry expression on her face. Before she could start ranting, she realized who the boy she was about to start yelling about was and stopped immediately. "I would be honoured Vesta. In fact- Artemis reached over and touched Percy's forehead and closed her eyes. When she pulled away, Percy realized that he had a faint silver glow. His senses also felt… heightened and he felt like he could sprint around the world 5 times and not be tired. He couldn't see it but Percy's fiery eyes had silver speckles in them. "What was that?" "I just blessed you Percy. It heightens your senses, Makes you better at archery, and increases your agility." Awesome. "Well I think that's it for me!" Vesta said and she flashed out. "Well then Percy," Artemis said. "Let's get started."
Second chapter complete! I want to do a pairing for Percy but I'm not sure who. Tell me your suggestions in the form of reviews! That's it for me guys!
Vulcan out!