Here's chapter 4! Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I own some PJATO books but not the PJATO.
If you guys and girls are wondering why I'm being a jerk to Thalia, then I'd ask you if you really know my life.
She's a hunter! The second worst possible kind of person anyone can be… for me anyway. I still hated the fact that Bianca left me to be a hunter and being a hunter is one of the reasons she died. If she didn't become a hunter, she wouldn't have gone to the stupid quest.
Thalia was also the daughter of Zeus, the WORST possible kind of person anyone can be… still for me. We're natural enemies like Poseidon and Athena. It's a miracle that Percy and Annabeth got together. Not to mention, Zeus was the one who killed my mother…
We naturally got detention a week for fighting but when you can control the Mist; you get to choose not to have detention. Sweet, I know. Greek, History and Math classes were boring. I basically lived through Greek Mythology and I already know History from the dead people who lived in that time. Math… it's naturally boring to any student, mortal or not… except Athena kids.
Thalia was also bored in the classes. I think she doesn't care since she didn't need the grades in being a huntress and she was only here for two months or she just… doesn't care.
Anthony didn't show up in classes after the incident in lunch period. I guess he got scared of Thalia and ditched classes to avoid her. Angelica was grateful to us. She promised us that she would one day return the favor. I told her it was cliché and it earned me a punch in the gut. For an Aphrodite-like girl, she sure packed a punch.
After school, I went to the spot where Percy was to pick me up. Thalia went with me. She said that she wanted to see him. When we got there, Percy was already waiting for us with Annabeth.
"Thalia!" Annabeth cried and hugged Thalia.
"Hey, Annabeth! I'm glad you're here." she smiled.
"Pinecone Face." Percy greeted. "Seaweed Brain." She greeted back.
While Annabeth and Thalia were busy talking, I approached Percy and asked, "She's the big surprise, isn't she?"
"Yeah, you're right. Nico, did you really have to get into a fight with a mortal?"
I was surprised. Since my face made how-did-you-know expression, Percy chuckled and said, "Paul's old colleague told him what happened. He told mom. Then, she IM'ed (Iris Message) and told me." Damn connection. Note to self, don't use the mist power on the disciplinarian only.
"He was being an asshole." Then, I pointed my finger to him and said. "Oh, and your surprise stinks. You know that I don't like her."
"Nico, don't judge her fast because of your grudge to her um… sister and to her father. She's cool once you know her."
I narrowed my eyes. Percy's right. It's not like Thalia did it or wanted it to happen. But I can't forget the fate Bianca got from joining the Hunters. And I can never forget what Zeus did or what he tried to do with me and Bianca. It all just linked up to her… Dammit, when did Percy become wise?
"Though, it was a coincidence that she got her break here when we enrolled you." Percy glanced at Annabeth and Thalia and whispered. "I think it's strange that Artemis gave her lieutenant this 'break', allowed her to go to a school with boys and is okay with not having Thalia next to her. Don't you find it strange?"
It was weird. Artemis a lady-loving person left her favorite lieutenant behind… My ADHD side is wondering…If Artemis doesn't love men but love women; doesn't it make her like a lesbian…? … Gods, that was just wrong… I promise to the River Styx to never speak or think of this ever again.
"I don't know, Percy. Maybe she got kicked out of their group or something. I really don't care what happens to her."
"Getting kicked out of the hunt is a no, because she still has that silver hair band on. You don't but Annabeth and I care what happens, so we're giving you the job of getting more info on her since you're going to school with her."
I raised an eyebrow. "And what do I get for doing this stuff?"
Percy sighed. "I'll let you sleep on my bed and I'll be sleeping on the floor for a week every month, once you start the job."
"I'll take it." What? It was a good deal. Don't you know how much healthy my lungs would be that way? "By the way, did you or Annabeth find it strange?"
He blushed furiously like last night and said, "Annabeth." Figures.
Annabeth and Thalia finished talking at the same time we did. Thalia needed to go back to her group so she left towards a park while we head to Percy's apartment. I watched them flirt with each other (The pain…) and thought I had to endure it further at the apartment, but they just dropped me off and proceeded to their date. When I was already standing in front of the apartment door, I just realized that they left me alone to deal with Mr. and Mrs. Blofis .
They actually didn't lecture me that hard. They knew that there was a good reason why I had to do it and was ready to talk about it. They are really cool.
After discussing it with them, I grabbed my black Stygian iron sword and went to the apartment's roof to practice. It's peaceful after the war but I have this feeling that this wasn't over yet. Not all of the monsters were killed during the war and there are already monsters that reformed but only a few of them were appearing. There wasn't a reported attack on any demigod. It was extremely odd.
I never thought I'd say this, 2 years ago but… I miss camp already. I was beginning to fit in with them. I had friends; most of them are in Ares cabin. They really liked the way I saved the day during the war by appearing with a dead army. My newly found best friend is Astner, son of Ares. He fought in the titan war and became the cabin leader after Clarisse left. I practice with him a lot since he had the same level of sword fighting as me.
Enough of remembering things, I shook my head. It's time to concentrate more in practice. I practiced using the black flames. The ones dad also uses. I already know how to produce one, but it's hard to focus on how much energy to give it. If I gave it a little, it gets blown out by the wind. If I gave it too many, it gets out of control. I stopped after a momentary black out while standing. With little energy left, I shadow traveled back into our room, skipping dinner, and plopped on Percy's bed. I never told Percy that I didn't want to start now.
Then I dreamt of something and it was definitely not a good one.
A man was sitting on a galaxy designed chair. I couldn't make out the face because the darkness was covering it. A blurry form somehow like a ghost, pale, transparent and has no definite form, was in front of him, but strangely enough, it wasn't a ghost. I could tell. The place was surrounded with darkness.
"So, you come to me after getting pummeled by those infidels?" The man sitting said.
"I need your corporation. I can't overthrow Olympus without you and you can't overthrow Olympus on your own but together, we can." The blur said. It had a familiar voice, but I can't put my finger on it. It was too feeble, too weak to be recognized.
"And tell me why should I be helping you? You did a very grave deed to me. I could just send you to Tartarus now!" The man bellowed.
The blur flickered. "I will give you the position of Zeus. You will be known by everyone. You will be the Lord of everything! I just want to see them in their downfall but you must promise to River Styx that the Gods are the only ones you're going to imprison in Tartarus!"
"Okay then. I swear in River Styx that I will only imprison the Gods in Tartarus." The man pledged and continued, "How are you going to participate with that weak body of yours?"
"Easy, I just need a new body to be in and recuperating would be faster. Do not fret on it. I already have someone in mind…" The blur paused and looked at my direction. "Your body would also be excellent, Nico di Angelo."
I yelled and woke up with a start, sweating all over the place and then fell asleep again.
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P.S. It's going to take awhile for me to update the next chapter because I'm going to a retreat. But don't worry, I'll have it by next week Thurday.