A/N Percy Jackson isn't mine! I apologize for the delay in updating- I have really bad writers block. This is really an interlude instead of chapter...and it isn't Percy's point of view...
Interlude I
Demi God fear. He loved the scent of it, echoing throughout the mortal and godly world. That was why he sent the Nightmare. He could feel, through the medallion his boy had planted on Death's girl, her increased, frantic heart.
If he had a corporeal form, he would smile. Possibly. Why the girl? Death's son was infinitely stronger than his twin. The Ocean's boy was also strong, but the girl? Average at best. Why could his boy have not given the necklace to one of the other boys?
No matter. His boy did his best. And when the world was his, he would reward the boy handsomely.
"Maria? Maria!"
Maria di Angelo started out of her reverie to find Sally standing next to her, looking concerned.
"Maria? Are you alright, sister?"
The beautiful Italian shook her head, dark eyes wide and filled with fear.
"I'm afraid. So very afraid for my children. Sally..." Maria bit her lip. "I do not think they will both come home."
And...That's it! Sorry. With thanks to everyone who has favourite/followed/reviewed! It will probably be another three or four weeks till I update again, but I will try and so it sooner!
