Disclaimer: I do not own Percy Jackson, unfortunately.
A/N: Alright, here it comes! What's the quest going to be? Who's going on it? Who are Aidan and Maura's godly parents? And what happened to Percy? All answers to be revealed.
CHAPTER TWO
Maura and Aidan stood, confused, beside Chiron. It had been quiet, but then there were gasps. The pair looked even more bewildered. Chiron's face came to a grin as he nodded in happiness.
"Well, Maura. It seems you've been claimed." He turned to everyone else. "Welcome, Maura Anderson, daughter of—"
"NO!" Came a scream. Maura jumped. It was Annabeth, and she looked devastated.
"Annabeth, please."
"NO! She's replacing Percy!"
"ANNABETH ENOUGH!" Chiron snapped. He then spoke over her quiet protests. "Campers welcome Maura Anderson, daughter of Poseidon." Maura turned to Aidan, and gasped when she saw what was over his head. It looked like a lightning bolt, and it was just floating there. Chiron smiled even bigger.
"And now welcome—"
"NO!" Annabeth shrieked again. "Not Thalia too!" She dropped to her knees, sobs overtaking her body. Nobody came to comfort her, but nobody looked very excited anymore either.
"And Aidan, son of Zeus." Chiron finished, all enthusiasm escaped from his voice. "You may unpack in your specific houses tonight. I will see you in the morning." He then galloped away, leaving the two alone in a crowded area with many questions and no answers.
It was around three in the morning. Maura was lashing around in her bed. She couldn't sleep. It was weird being so alone in such a big room. The house of Poseidon was big, but Zeus's was bigger. She wondered how Aidan felt, alone in the huge room. She sighed and left her house to clear her mind. At the lake she saw Annabeth sitting by it. Maura went to leave, but Annabeth cut her off.
"I'm sorry about tonight." She said. "I guess I kind of blew up." Maura was silent. "Ever since Percy died, nothing's been the same. It was two days after we defeated Kronos. He and I were on another quest, trying to save Jason and Leo, but…" She shook her head, sobs overtaking her once more.
"Their monster was too strong. We couldn't fight it off. Percy, he…he made the final sacrifice. He saved us. Thalia went mad with grief. She died just weeks after he did. And I'm all alone now." Maura put her hand on the blonde's shoulder.
"I can completely understand why you were so upset today. I promise you, I won't replace Percy. Well, I'll try not to. I don't really know what he's like. I mean, he's my half brother, well…whatever. But I'll do my best." Annabeth smiled.
"Thanks, Maura." The two sat in silence by the lakeside, and it was the most comforting thing Maura had ever felt at Camp Halfblood yet.
"The prophecy awaits you." Chiron said as he led Aidan and Maura up to a room. A redhead was sitting there, waiting for them.
"Hi, I'm Rachel Dare. I'm the oracle." Aidan nodded, and Rachel proceeded. Her eyes went to a heavy green and she spoke like there were three of her in a trance. "I have a prophecy for you two:
Silence shall fall across the land
Five halfbloods alone will lend their hand
No mortal without magic's aid
Will get past Death's great barricade
A hero lies in willing death
And speaks the truth in their last breath."
Maura shuddered. Speaks the truth in their last breath? Sounds pretty damn terrifying. Rachel shook her head, as if shaking off the trance she'd been in earlier.
Chiron continued the conversation. "Maura, you and Aidan are chosen on this quest alone, by your parents themselves. You may each chose one halfblood to accompany you. However, one will be my choice alone. I know this is not our usual way of doing things, but it is the will of the gods."
Maura and Aidan nodded. Maura already knew who she wanted to take on the quest, but she wasn't sure if they would agree to go. Aidan, on the other hand, had some thinking to do.
"Annabeth," Maura called. She had found the blonde by Percy's shroud. "I was wondering if you would come on the quest with me." Annabeth didn't speak for a minute.
"Yes." She murmured. "I'll come with you." Maura cracked a grin. She didn't like the way Annabeth had said it, but she knew that the Athena camper would hold to her promise.
Aidan scratched his head. He had no idea who to invite on the quest. He'd only met a couple people, and they'd all scampered off shouting 'We are not worthy'. Just because Zeus was his dad doesn't mean they have to be scared of him! Besides, hadn't another child of Zeus been here? Why all the fear?
He sudden sat up straight. He knew who to ask on the quest. "Pollux!" He said aloud before wandering off to find the boy. He knew that Maura was going to ask Annabeth, but who was Chiron going to choose? And would he like it?
A/N: So there ya go! A quest with Maura, Annabeth, Aidan, Pollux annnnd…..you'll just have to wait and see! Until next time! R&R, and NO FLAMES. Mwah! xox
