A.N.: Hey guys! I've been too excited about uploading these last few chapters that I haven't given you a head's up of when I'm going to update. I'm going to try to update every or every other Sunday. I'm not making any promises because I've got a very crazy schedule but I definitely want to update as much as possible. The Sunday updating will start this Sunday (11/22). This chapter is LONG so hopefully that will make up for me being a couple days late. Hope you enjoy!
Disclaimer: Also didn't put this 'cause I was too excited. ALL CHARACTERS THAT I USE IN THE PERCY JACKSON SERIES ARE OWNED BY RICK RIORDIAN.
Now without further ado...
CHAPTER 4: AN UNPLANNED MEETING
(Time skip. 2 years later...)
"Are you tired yet Jules?" my father, Chronos, asked impressed.
"Nope. Is that all ya got?" When I said that, I was actually exhausted but I needed to keep pushing so I got better. But I also had to work on better acting and bluffing skills.
"Alright. Now try attacking, feinting the strike, and then slow down time to disarm the robot."
"Okay."
I took a deep breath and ran towards the robot. I was going so fast that I could hear the wind whispering 'good luck' in my ear. I then feinted my strike and the robot easily fell for the trick and its blade moved towards the place where it looked like I was going to strike. Its blade started moving slower, and slower, and slower. When the time slowed down enough, I easily disarmed the robot, leaving it weapon-less. Then, I made time pick up again and pointed the tip of my sword at its neck. Before it disappeared to primordials-knows-where it said," I yield..."
"Bravo Jules. Are you tired now?"
"Yes. Beyond exhausted. Can I have some ambrosia or nectar now?" I still kind of down-played it. I felt like passing out on my bed for another three weeks.
"I'll give you both and a special surprise but remember, this will only happen once in a while. Understood?"
"Of course, but what's the surprise?"
"If I told you it wouldn't be a surprise, now would it? But I will guarantee that you will love it."
Curiously I asked, "Does it have anything to do with meeting another primordial? Because, really, I don't need another Anake situation."
I've met the primordial of fate many times because she works with my dad a lot. Time and fate work well together apparently. She was pretty civil until my last encounter with her... We didn't quite get along as well as we did before. (A.N. 10 reviews in the next two weeks and I'll do a one-shot on this.)
"It's not that. Just come back in ten minutes and you'll see then. Okay?"
"Fine. I'll be back. This better be good," I added sarcastically which my dad responded to with a mock solute.
We both went our separate ways. Me to my room to shower and change. And my father to primordials-knows-where.
Now, you may be wondering 'When did you start living with your father?' Well, remember when we had that choice of where to live? Theo and Percy decided to stay at Camp Half-Blood whereas Bianca and I went to live with our primordial parent. Bianca never told me her reasonings for not staying at camp but from what I've heard, she's really enjoying having more time with her father.
Anyways, my dad has been teaching what my powers are and what I can do at my stage of learning. But I'm really excited because he said I was close to moving on to harder tricks like time traveling! Of course, he'll probably have to come with me the first couple times to make sure I don't screw up history. With my luck it'll happen anyway.
When I got to my room, I forgot to ask my dad what kind of clothes I should wear. Luckily, my dad made a mental connection between the two of us, just in case.
Hey Dad, what kind of clothes should I wear?
He responded, hey kiddo. Umm, you should wear, umm… I guess nicer clothes than normal?
So you're saying I should wear nicer than casual?
Yes! Of course! I just worded it differently. I totally said that!
Sure. Okay. See you in a little bit.
See you later.
'Dad can be so ridicules' I thought rolling my eyes. Then I picked out a nice outfit and went back to the arena. When I got there, there was a pavilion in the middle of the arena. It kind of looked like a tea party which surprised me because I never have tea unless I'm meeting another primordial or something like that.
I looked over and saw my dad standing by the table with a mischievous grin on his face that kind of reminded him of Theo.
'Don't think of Theo. There's no need to think about the one person who deserted you when you needed them the most,' one part of my mind argued.
'He didn't leave you. He just chose the opposite option you did,' the other part of my mind argued back.
'Well, I thought you didn't have any feelings for him'
'I don't, didn't, and probably never will.'
'Yeah. Sure.'
I was brought back to the present when someone said, "Jules?" I looked up and Theo was standing there smiling at me. I suddenly felt two different butterflies flutter in my stomach. One was because he was here, actually here! My Theo was here! But the other was because he was here. The guy who hurt me so much that I almost shattered like glass. 'Why would I be nervous about Theo being here?' you may ask. Well, let's just say our last encounter with each other wasn't the most pleasant.
Flash Back
It was a calm, sunny day. The complete opposite of what I thought it should be. It all started when some of the primordials said they were their real parents and gave them a couple options. Either they would stay at Camp Half-Blood in a new cabin or live with their primordial parent. Every demi-primordial got to pick their own path, and today was the day where all four of our lives would change forever.
I was certain that living with my father was the best choice for many reasons. Even though I wasn't sure if I could get Theo to live with his father, I really wanted him to pick that option so we could spend more time together. However, he no longer showed no sign of enjoying my presence, if he even acknowledged me at all. He was keeping his distance like I was the plague. I had no clue what was going on. I knew I had one goal: get Theo to live with Aether.
I went to the meeting point where Percy, Bianca, Theo, and I decided we would meet with our parents to tell them our decisions. When I got there, everyone looked pretty normal except for Theo, who was glaring at me like I caused his death.
Before I could ponder about Theo, there were four blinding lights which resulted in our four primordial parents. Percy spoke up first saying that he wanted to stay at camp. Bianca went next and told us the shocking news that she wanted to stay with her father. I went next and told everyone that I was going to go with my dad, Chronos. I sent Theo a look but he didn't acknowledge me at all, like he has been doing the past week. We waited in anticipation as Theo was silent. He finally spoke up and told everyone that he would be staying with Percy at camp.
When I heard him say those words, my heart broke into a million pieces because he said it with a wicked glare in my direction. Our parents disappeared quickly to make the arrangements and let us have some time alone with each other. Percy went over to Bianca and took that opportunity to talk to Theo.
"Theo," I said, "are you okay?"
"I will be, once you get out of my life forever and go with your father."
I felt like I died at those words but I had enough anger to say, "Why?"
"If you haven't noticed yet, I'll state the obvious: I was actually happy before you came into my life. You treated me like I was some obnoxious brat, trash. I had a life before you were here but you walked right in like some big-shot and totally destroyed it. You think I have feelings for you, well think again. You're just a good-for-nothing time girl that had to pretend to be a Hermes girl to fit in. Whatever you think we had, which was never there, is done. I'll be much happier once I see you disappear."
With those words said, I broke down in tears and ran as far away from him as I could. Before I left, I heard someone punch someone and the person who was hit cry in pain.
My feet ended up taking me to my favorite spot in camp: Thalia's tree.
I just cried for a couple minutes until I heard footsteps and tried to calm myself the best I could. I turned around and found Bianca running towards me.
"What do you want?" I asked a bit harshly.
She replied calmly, "I wanted to inform you that Theo has been severely hurt, curtesy of Percy. I heard the whole conversation. I'm so sorry." I broke down again and cried into her shoulder. "I'm here for you."
I felt everything crash down on me at that moment. I finally found my voice and yelled to no one in particular, "What did I do to him? I didn't understand what he was saying about me. Curse you Aphrodite!" The sky rumbled but I didn't care. My whole world just crumbled.
Just then, my father appeared and said it was time to go. I told Bianca to tell Percy I said bye and I said good bye to her as well before I was consumed in a golden light.
End of Flash Back
I looked at him with disgust and a hurtful glare. What was he doing here? He was the one who broke my heart into a million pieces. He was the one to make me consider joining the hunt after my training finished. And he was the one that made me feel bad for Camp Half-Blood for having to put up with him.
We stood there for a couple minutes in a tense silence. Neither of us dared to say a word to each other. Instead, I sent hurtful glares and he looked at me like he was sorry. So after a couple sorry glances from him, I changed my hurtful glare to a confused stare. I think he got the message after a minute and he started talking.
"Julie," he started.
"Don't call me that." I said to him coldly.
"Fine. Juliet, I think we need to talk about what happened before you left."
"I understand exactly what happened. You made it quite clear that you didn't need or want me in your life so I left. You should consider yourself lucky I was heartbroken that day and not angry." Then I turned around with my arms crossed. If wanted to play, he could talk to my back.
"Juliet, that's not it. I was possessed that week and the possessor was so powerful I couldn't get them out for ten days. I'm so sorry. I actually wanted to ask you out that week but I guess whatever it was didn't want there to be an 'us'. I'm sorry I caused you so much pain and to let you know, I only came here to make amends and to hang out. Please forgive me and hopefully you can think about us." He said sincerely.
I was shocked by his words. I turned around and tried to detect any lies but I found nothing but sincerity in his eyes, facial expression, and body language. Then I tried something I've only tried twice: looking through people's memories.
I have to say, it was a lot harder than I remembered it. In the end I was sweating but I had proof that he was…
