STORY CONTINUATION…
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Two hours after that shocking announcement…
"Are you ready yet Percy?" asked Annabeth calling from the doorway of Poseidon's Cabin.
"Almost, Annabeth?" Percy said turning around.
"What?"
"Are we really doing this? What about Luke? And Kronos? Why aren't we fighting them instead of going to a place that may or may not exist?"
"I don't know, but it seems really important that we do. I just have a feeling."
Percy had learned to trust Annabeth's judgment after all they've been through together. He tossed a few extra clothing items into his duffel bag and he headed out the door. Heading toward the Big House, he waved by to some fellow campers. As he walked closer he could hear Rowan arguing with someone.
"I don't need a shield. That's what my hammer's for. I'm a duo weapon person, I don't like shields." Rowan was saying defiantly.
"But it's more practical to have one-" said the other person.
Rowan gave them a look that would have sent a hellhound diving for cover. Getting even closer Percy realized she was talking to Grover. He was shaking in his fake feet as Rowan left.
"You okay man?" said Percy nonchalantly.
"Yeah. She kinda scares me though." Grover replied getting a hold on himself.
"She scares me too."
"I HEARD THAT!" yelled Rowan from behind her shoulder.
Percy and Grover gave each other an "uh oh" look. They both definitely didn't want to get on Rowan's bad side.
"Percy." said Chiron as he trotted up to the two. "Like Rowan said, it will be a dangerous road. Trust in your instincts, and Rowan's too. She has experience with these types of monsters, you don't. Don't do anything rash that could kill you, or anybody for that matter. Here, this is a pack filled with ambrosia, nectar, a few books in Ancient Greek, and a small stereo with music on it if you get bored."
"What kind of music?" asked Percy.
Chiron took the stereo out and pushed play. A blast of Frank Sinatra music came out of the speakers.
"What horrible music is that?" screamed Rowan. "I can't stand it!"
She reached into her duffle, and slowly pulled out… an MP3 player and she hurridly put the earbuds in her ears and pushed play. "Much better."
"What are you listening to?" asked Percy. "And why aren't you sharing?"
"It's a playlist of Owl City, The Who, and U2."
"I don't know what half of those bands are."
Rowan looked shocked. "Learn about them, appreciate their music, or you can jump of a cliff infested with Jormmungand spawn."
"Sorry."
"You should be."
"Uh, Rowan, why are you so… so…"
"Irritable?"
"Yeah."
"I don't know Percy. I'm so glad to be going back to Asgard to see my family, but I'm also dreading it."
"Why? I would be thrilled to be actually welcomed with open arms to Olympus."
"You will be one day Percy, but the reason I'm dreading it is my uncle."
"Your uncle? My uncle tried to kill me once."
"My uncle has tried to kill me every chance he got since I turned ten."
"Oh. In what ways? Oops, sorry. I wasn't supposed to say that out loud. Stupid brain."
"You do have a stupid brain sometimes. I'd tell you, but then I'd have to kill you. Several times."
"Touchy subject."
"Yep. So are you ready?"
"Sure."
Rowan walked off toward the hill. Once there, she sat down and got a dreamy look in her eyes.
"Grover it's okay now. You can come out." said Percy towards a bush.
When Rowan had yelled, Grover had dove into the safety of a bush.
"Wow. I've never seen you run so fast." said Percy.
"I can run fast. When I want to." said Grover. He pondered for a few seconds. "Which isn't that often."
"I couldn't have said it better myself buddy."
The duo went up the hill and stood next to the dreaming demigod. Annabeth soon joined them and they headed towards the bus where Argus was waiting to take them at least some extent towards their destination.
"Where to?" said Argus as he spotted Rowan.
"The docks." Rowan replied firmly
"Docks? Are we taking a boat?" interjected Grover. "I don't like boats. They make me throw up."
"Personally, I like boats." said Percy with a grin on his face.
"Not where we're going you won't like it. Oh and Percy? If you in some way mention that you are the son of the sea god you will be torn to pieces. Our ride doesn't like imposters." Rowan said with a totally serious face.
"Torn to pieces?" Percy gulped. He didn't like the sound of that.
They piled into the van and headed out. Rowan anxiously began to stroke her necklace again. The long canine tooth reminded Percy of something…
"Did you get that from Skadi?" said Percy suddenly glaring at Rowan.
"What are you talking about?" said Rowan defensively.
"Your necklace. It's a wolf tooth, just like the ones that Skadi's wolves had."
"Yes… but it's not important."
"Did what Skadi said to you before she left have anything to do with it? It seems to me that you're hiding something."
Percy felt strange. He just couldn't stop badgering her. Plus, he was starting to feel that he needed to get out of the fast-moving van and steal the tooth from her. He quickly tried to nab the necklace but Rowan caught his hand just before it reached it.
"Percy!" exclaimed Annabeth. "What are you doing?"
"He's possessed." said Rowan calmly. "Look at his eyes."
Annabeth and Grover leaned in closer. They looked deeply into Percy's black eyes… But Percy had blue eyes!
"Begone Loki. You have played your tricks long enough."
The van came to a sudden halt because a person had suddenly popped up into the middle of the road. Rowan climbed out of the car, hammer and axe in hand, ready for a fight.
"Loki." she said coldly.
"Look, here she is. My favorite little niece. How nice to see you again." Loki said. Loki looked almost exactly like Criss Angel. Wait a minute Percy thought, his mind clear of possession. It is Criss Angel! Loki was possessing him!
"I see you have a new host Uncle."
"Yes. I was growing tired of that old body. But that's unimportant. What is important, is that I have to kill you now!"
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Woo! The power of Owl City can defeat Chiron's dreaded Frank Sinatra music!
