OK, this chapter is more of a 'meanwhile' chapter, you've been warned. Anyways, I'll like to thank antifluff3440 for being the first to review all the chapters so far. Thank you, they were very much appreciated. Well, on with the story, I guess. Review when your finished. Enjoy. :)
Disclaimer: I do not own percy or the other characters. I do own Teresa and Jason. Still my property. :)
A Rejection and a Talk
Teresa's P.O.V
Once I was at the car, I sat In the driver's seat and slummed down in the seat with my arms crossed. As I sat there in the loneliness of the car, it occured to me that someone might be coming to check on me. Not long after, it happened. I heard one of the passenger doors open then close. I didn't see who it was, because I was staring out of the window of the driver's seat. I started to remember what my sister (well, half-sister) would tell her kids: take long, easy breathes. Hence I did exactly that, and after five long, easy breathes I started to feel better.
I finally turn to face the intruder. She was one of the girls that were fighting the drakon. She was about twelve years old and she was much more different than the others. Even more than that Thalia chick. Only one person came to mind: the goddess of the Hunt, Artemis.
"What can I do for you, lady Artemis?" I said sounding more with anger and annoyance than I meant to.
She didn't seemed to care about it. "I just came to tell you that I've never seen anyone fight that way. I also was wondering if you wanted to join the Hunters. You have immortality." she said trying to convince me.
"Yeah, but that's only if I don't died in battle and take your oath." I pointed out.
"Yes, that is the catch. You just have to deny boys in order to take this oath." she continued explaining.
I started to consider this option. I thought of how things would be if I joined. I wondered how long I'll live. But I knew that this wasn't for me. Then I started to think about all the things I still need to do. Though I very much considered taking this offer.
Don't do it! I heard a female voice tell me. Though I heard it in the back of my head. This is not for you. Don't do it. The voice continued.
"Lady Artemis, this a generous offer. It really is, but I have to decline it. I have promises to keep, to other people and myself too. And besides I wouldn't fit the profile either." I told her respectfully.
"And why is that?" she asks me.
"There's someone I like back home." I answered her.
"Ah, OK. Here." she hands me a pamphlet. "If you change your mind, you take this out and say 'I'm in' and we'll be there. OK?" she told me.
I folded the pamphlet in half and put it in a hidden compartment below the stirring wheel. That's when another door was opened; this one was in the back seats. I turned to see the second intruder, it was Annabeth. Artemis open her door and got out, and Annabeth took her seat.
"What do you want, Annabeth?" I asked her with annoyance.
"Look, I notice the way you look at Percy, and I want you to stop it." she replied angrily.
I chuckled when she finished. "You think I like Percy?" I chuckled again. "Like I told back at that dinner, he's yours and you're his. I like someone else." I told her still chuckling, not as much but laughing. Gods! Why don't I just scream it out loud enough for the whole world can hear it. I criticized myself, regretting what I just said.
"And whose is that?" she asked me.
"I don't want to talk about." I told her, crossing my arms again. "Hey, Annabeth, why do you hate me? What did I do that made you hate me?" I questioned her, giving her a suspicious look.
Annabeth looked away. "It was when you guys Iris-messaged Chiron." She started and told me about what happened over there, during and after.
"You know, Annabeth, there's got to be a logical explanation. Maybe I remembered him of someone, I don't know." I tried to comfort her but it seemed to be in vain. "Look, if I come up with something better, I'll tell you. If not, well I can guarantee you that he'll tell you." I told with confidence in my voice.
"Yeah, I guess your right. We should get the boys back here and get going. We're almost there." she said as we got out of the car at the same time.
After we said our good-byes, we hop into the car and went east on the 70 interstate freeway.
I know, I know. It's short, tell me something I don't know. Will Teresa and Annabeth be friends? Will they find out why Percy acted that way on the day of the message? Will Teresa ever change her mind? Will Teresa ever talk about her personal life? If so, what will it be about? Who is this guy Teresa likes? I'm acting like the previous chapter, aren't I? OK, I'm good. That last question doesn't really get answer, so don't get your hope up. I'll put it up if you guys want to, otherwise I'm not going to. Mean, I know. I just figured that it's not worth writing about, but I'll add if you like. Well, click that 'review this chapter' button and tell me. Next chapter is coming up soon. 'Til next time. :)
