Down to the Wire

by WarriorAngelReads

Percy has been captured by Chaos,who intends to use him as to take over the is up to his wife,Reyna and the rest of the 7 not including Annabeth to save him from the grasp of nabeth cheated on Percy,betraying him,and got herself thrown into the Underworld.But she escapes.Once Percy is freed,it is up to him to save the world quel to Just Before the Betrayal.

4. Chapter 4

Disclaimer: I do not own the Percy Jackson Series or the Heros of Olympus. Rick Riordan does.

Sorry for the long wait! I had family and friends visit, and I was up over at San Francisco for the past few days. I am so sorry. Hope you enjoy this chapter!

Reyna POV

"Come on! We can't be late or Zeus will yell at us! This is a very important meeting!" I cried at Percy.

"Give me 2 minutes." Percy mumbled. Two minutes later, Percy emerged, fully dressed and awake. He shook his head, and have me a kiss on the cheek.

"Does Miss Perfect feel satisfied?" Percy teased. I rolled my eyes.

"Percy Jackson, you are the single most searing but annoying person I have ever met." I declared.

"Well, we are all here. Demeter, you cannot have a cereal council. That is absolutely ridiculous!" Zeus yelled.

"Says who? Everyone needs cereal. It is more important than mortal rice! (I am sorry to anyone who eats rice on a daily basis.)" Demeter snapped.

"Whoa, whoa, Uncle, Aunt, calm it down. We can resolve this in a peaceful manner." Percy yelled over the din.

"Hmpf." Demeter huffed.

"What is it you want to talk to us about Lord Zeus?" I asked once we all calmed down.

"Well," Zeus started, but was cut off by Rachel Elizabeth Dare walking in, with the voice of Delphi possessing her.

Two, once enemies, shall come in union

Both coming to create life

One will take pain

Other will clash with undefeatable

Taking family in pain

Fatal strike will determine

Traitor will realize

Travel through deception

Dear one will be hurt

World's fate lies in him

Top will step down

Hand the new pair the crown

Then, Rachel collapsed. Apollo rushed to her (Let's say Apollo survived the Trials, even though the second book just came out.) , and started to heal her.

"Percy, do you think what I am thinking?" I asked, "This means I have to bear a child, and you have to battle Him. Annabeth will come to realize what she has done wrong!"

"Ummmmmmmm," we were interrupted by Apollo, "Already some of the things that Rachel said has already happened. This is very bad, like really, really bad."

"How about we try to decode what it says?" Athena suggested.

"Well, the first line, Two, once ememis, shall come in union, both coming to create life, means that the Romans and Greeks will come together by a wedding, which is Reyna and Percy, and Reyna has to carry a child." Ares deciphered. Everyone looked at him.

"For once, Ares, you do something smart." Athena said, and the throne room exploded with laughter. Even Hestia smiled.

"Well, the next two lines, One will take pain, other will clash with unbeatable, means Lady Reyna will go through more pain than normal goddess birth, and Lord Percy has to fight someone unbeatable but still have to beat them." Rachel's voice came out of nowhere.

"Rachel? How did you know what you said?" Percy asked. Rachel gave him a lopsided grin.

"I agree with our Oracle." Athena said.

"Then," I reasoned, "the fight Percy has to go through will have to be painful to watch, and the traitor will have realize what he/she has done." Everyone nodded.

"Then, someone the prophecy speaks about will get hurt, and the fate of the world lies with Percy." Hera finished.

"I need to speak with Percy alone." I called. I motioned Percy to follow, and we teleported to our palace.

Percy POV

I am really nervous to make Reyna bear my child. I really hope I don't hurt her while doing it.

"Percy, are we seriously going to have to do this? I really hate this, but we have to do this." Reyna said. I gave her my it-going-to-be-okay smile I reserved just for her. I pulled her over to the couch, and something broke. No one ever saw her cry like this. Tears began to pour down, and she kept on saying she didn't want to have to do this, and it will hurt because she is still untouched.

"Reyna, just pretend that is isn't for the world. Pretend that is for just us." I whispered in her ear. She just curled up, snuggled really close to me, and put her head on my chest. After half an hour, she calmed down.

"I am ready now. I want to get this over now!" Reyna cried. I telegraphically contacted Aphrodite, and she told me the best way to do it without hurting Reyna but still get her pregnant.

"Percy, don't leave!" Reyna cried when I stood up. I picked her up, and brought her into the room we shared.

~~Flash forward to after that mushy stuff~~

"I feel something already!" Reyna yelped. I looked down, and I saw a tiny bulge, and it is true, our child has started to grow.

"Let's go take a shower first." I suggested, and we showered together.

"I need to do something." Reyna said.

"But.." I started, Reyna gave me a warm smile, and I sighed, and I let her go to what she needed to do.

Reyna POV

"Artemis!" I called.

"Reyna? Did?" Artemis' voice trailed off as she studied my baby bump.

"Can you help me? Like what gender, and things like that? Also can you tell me when I will give birth?" I asked, bombing my cousin-in-law with questions. She put her hand to the round bump, and concentrated.

"Your child is a full goddess, meaning a girl. She will have your jet-black hair, and Percy's green eyes. She will have your courage, ability to lead, hunting skills, and smartness. She will have Percy's ability to breath underwater, loyalty, charm, kindness, and sword-fighting skills. Reyna, you will give birth in one week. But the prophecy said that you will have a painful birth, but when I sense it, I will come to help you." Artemis stated.

"Thank you!" I cried, and I gave her a hug as best I can. I teleported back home to see my husband pacing.

"Reyna! Where did you go?" I could tell he would be a bit upset, but considering my condition, he carefully hid it.

"I went to Artemis. I asked her a bunch of questions, and she gave me answers. I will share my memories." I replied, and I sent him my memories.

~~Memory sharing start~~

"Artemis!" I called.

"Reyna? Did?" Artemis' voice trailed off as she studied my baby bump.

"Can you help me? Like what gender, and things like that? Also can you tell me when I will give birth?" I asked, bombing my cousin-in-law with questions. She put her hand to the round bump, and concentrated.

"Your child is a full goddess, meaning a girl. She will have your jet-black hair, and Percy's green eyes. She will have your courage, ability to lead, hunting skills, and smartness. She will have Percy's ability to breath underwater, loyalty, charm, kindness, and sword-fighting skills. Reyna, you will give birth in one week. But the prophecy said that you will have a painful birth, but when I sense it, I will come to help you." Artemis stated.

~~Memory sharing end~~

"Yes!" Percy cried.

"What?" I asked, curious.

"I always dreamed our child will be the exact way Artemis described! I am so happy!" Percy cheered.

"We should think of names." I reminded him, and we started to think.

"How about Delta?" Percy asked.

"I want something sweet." I replied.

"How about Shannon?" I asked. Percy nodded, and we started to think of middle names.

"What about Crystal?" Percy questioned.

"I love it! Shannon Crystal Jackson!" I cried.

~~Flash forward to when Reyna gives birth~~

"Artemis!" I breathed, and she appeared. Percy was at Olympus telling the other about what happened.

"Close your eyes. Think about something other than your child and Percy."

I thought about the good times at Camp Jupiter, having fun with Jason, and wishing that I had Jason for myself.

"Reyna, your child is born." Artemis' voice entered my mind. I looked down, and there was my little Shannon Crystal Jackson. She is a beautiful little girl, with a small patch of black fuzz, which means hair. Shannon opened her eyes, and they are sea green, just like Percy's. I loved the way she looks.

"Reyna, congratulations! Your daughter is a beautiful child!" Artemis cooed.

"Thank you! Should we tell the others?"

"Sure. But have you decided on a name?"

"Shannon Crystal Jackson is what Percy and I decided."

"I will go inform the Olympians of what happened. I will see you later!"

"Bye!"

I lay on my bed, looking at my little Shannon, who was looking straight at me with her large, sweet, and innocent sea green eyes. I hugged her as much as I can without hurting the newborn, and she smiled Percy's goofy but sweet smile. Shannon slowly fell asleep, and I did to from the exhaustion.

"Reyna, Shannon." a voice whispered. I opened my eyes, and there was my Percy, grinning like the Seaweed Brain he is. He leaned down, and kissed my lips, and Shannon woke, and looked at Percy with large, curious eyes.

"Reyna?" another voice asked. Artemis.

"I have informed them, and Shannon learns three times as fast as a mortal, so she should start speaking. Then, Shannon will go through the normal mortal things, but mature twice as fast. Therefore, she will be a goddess by the time 10 years or so has gone by. Zeus said that she has to go to Camp Half Blood. Shannon will be like a normal demigod, and will be claimed. By the time she is 16 in mortal years, Shannon has to reveal herself, and you and Percy will replace the old grape head. Shannon will then be trained by me on how to use weapons, become more agile, and important things. Once that is done, she will go through the same test you did to see if she is fit for the Olympian Council. Once Shannon is in, she has a choice to be a maiden or a married young goddess. Shannon could have relationships before she reveals herself." Artemis reported.

Percy POV

Wow, that is a lot of things.

"Thank you Artemis, but what about our positions in the Hunt?" I asked.

"Father didn't tell me. If you want to go with the Hunt, the best way is to put a charm to mask her scent to the point her smell to monsters is a mortal. Once that is done, Shannon should be raised by your mother. When Shannon is 12, she will be sent to Camp, where she will act like a normal demigod, but only you, Reyna, Chiron, and the Oracle will know she is a goddess."

"Thank you again!"

"Perseus Jackson, always like that." Artemis snorted.

"Hey!" I shouted indignantly. I looked over at Reyna, and she was trying to not laugh, while Shannon was staring at Artemis with large, curious eyes. When I looked back at Artemis, she was gone.

"Reyna, dear, how about we have a little baby shower? We can invite the others and a few trusted demigods. We can have a large party for the new-goddess." I asked.

"I really like that idea, but really need to rest."

"Alright." and with that, I picked up Reyna bridal style, with Shannon lying on her, and brought her to her own room. I set her down, and I went downstairs to Misty's swimming area, only to find…..

Cliffie! I hope you enjoyed this chapter! Please review, and I am really sorry for the long wait. Shoutout to Dandelion~GriffinClaw for helping me! Please go check out her fanfiction, based on Harry Potter. Thank you all for reading, and I will see you guys next time!

~WarriorAngelReads