Chapter 7
Percy's POV
I woke up tiredly to a knock on the door. I opened it and I found Thalia in her usual black leather jacket and jeans
"Hey Thal's" I said.
"Did I wake you seaweed brain?" she said sarcastically which made me laugh.
"Nah I've been up for hours" I yawned, going along with the joke. "Hey where's Grover?" I asked. She looked around and shrugged. I'll have to meet up with him later today.
"Today's the big day!" she said. I sighed, I was so not ready for this. "Your lucky" she added "because you got me." she smiled enthusiastically.
"Ha, yeah your a keeper." I winked. She blushed and laughed, which made me smile. Beckendorf walked passed us and looked at me while mouthing "I see you making a move" I scowled at him but couldn't help but wonder. I was lost in thoughts when Thalia was waving her hand in my face saying "You ok, seaweed brain?" I shook my head and replied with "Tired." she understood and nodded.
"I'll see ya on the hill" she smiled and waved.
"Wait, Thalia!" I shouted. She turned around with a confused face.
"Bring that bracelet of yours! You don't wanna forget it!" I said. She gave me a thumbs up and blushed.
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We were standing on half blood hill, saying our goodbyes. Karla accepted our request, but her cabinmates weren't too happy about it. I couldn't blame them, if Tyson went on a dangerous quest like this one, I would definitely be worried. Annabeth wasn't in sight, but I really wanted to say bye. As much as I really wanted to NOT talk to her, I don't know if I will come back. Thalia saw my disappointment, and she patted me on the back.
Chiron walked up to me, in horse form, to give us our bags. I didn't have to check if he missed anything, I always trusted Chiron when it comes to packing. Thalia opened her pack and pulled out a baggie of ambrosia. "Sweet" she smiled, and started rummaging through her pack again. Chiron turned to me. "Be safe Percy, I really hoped you could've got more training." he said. "Too late" I said and laughed. But he didn't take the joke. "I'll be fine" I sighed. "It just doesn't make any sense" he scratched his beard. "Two children of the big three? A little too odd. It's gonna be dangerous Percy, watch out." I nodded in response. "But the Prophecy said it, hmm…" he muttered thinking hard.
"Peeerrrrccyyyy" I heard. I turned around to find Grover waving his hands out like he was afraid I already left. He was running my way, and gave me a big hug. I had to break it a couple seconds after, or I would've choked. His usual scent smelled of, well, nature. I knew I was gonna miss it. Grover was my best friend. But I had to go without him since he volunteered to find more demigods in the mortal world. This is the only safe place for them, and there are always more and more half- bloods creeping around.
Argus pulled up on the road, which means it's time to go. I took one last look at the camp, and from a distance, I thought I saw a streak of blonde hair, but when I looked again, it was gone.
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We've been on the road for about two and half hours now, and surprisingly no delays. We were all discussing plans that might work with no distraction. Then, Argus dropped us off at the Santa Monica Pier and we went to "Bad daddy's" for burgers. It was the only "cheap" restaurant we could find, and our stomachs were rumbling for something soon.
Thalia's POV
When we walked in to bad daddy's, there was a huge line. Waiters were scrambling to get peoples' orders. You could hear the chef's yelling in the back kitchen. And impatient customers were sitting in booths. Pretty much everything was a mess. We were about to leave when a waitress, maybe in her 20's with blonde hair and dark brown eyes walked up to Percy.
"Hello, are you planning on staying?" she said with a wide smile.
"We were actually gonna leave, lines too long." Percy shrugged.
"Oh there's no need, a booth is waiting in the back corner over there." she pointed to the very back of the restaurant.
"There are customers waiting much longer than us." Karla chimed in. I looked over to see people looking at us, like we got a free seat with no time to wait.
"They will be fine, you guys look very hungry" she smiled. I started to approach Percy, say it's a bad deal and something's up, but then my stomach rumbled. I was really hungry. Percy looked at me while I nodded. "Thank you miss." said Percy. "Oh it's nothing" the girl giggled. "My name is Rose by the way" she smiled at Percy like she was only talking to him. I got a sickening feeling in my stomach. Maybe i'm just hungry… but I knew it wasn't that. We walked over to our booth and heard Rose call out "I'll be over there in just a minute!" but we all ignored her.
She came back, with a fresh smile and a notepad in her hand.
"What would you all want to drink?"
"A coke please." I heard Percy say. I replied with a coke too.
"Water please." Karla said.
We took this time to talk about our plan. Then Rose came back with our drinks.
"Excuse me" Karla said, angry. "Cans? We are supposed to save this planet." she was about to go on but I stopped her. "Karla" I whispered. And looked back at the waitress, who was a bit confused. "This will be fine, thank you." I replied. "But-" I heard Karla say but I gave her a 'not here, not now' look. She sighed but nodded.
We ordered our food and ate in silence. Then the waitress came back, again. When is this girl gonna leave us alone?
"Do you need anything else?" she said looking at Percy. "Maybe a number?" she giggled. I looked at Percy, who looked really uncomfortable. He looked at me like help me. Then, I made a scene. Which was probably a bad idea but… oh well.
"Who are you to ask a customer for their number?" she was about to protest, but I went on "for all do respect, he could be dating someone" I regretted saying those words, ugh. I could feel my face burn and I looked down. "Not cool man" I muttered to Rose. but sadly, she understood.
"You think a son of Poseidon would want to date a hunter? Please." she snickered.
"I never said th-" wait, what? "How do you kno-"
"Security!" she yelled. Karla's head shot up and glared at me. Percy was so confused but sat up and said "RUN!" we didn't need to agrue, I was already up with Karla right behind me. But we were too late. Men with bulking chests and black sunglasses blocked the door, and so called Rose leaped on me. She turned into what looks like a female snake, hissing with her fork tongue. I cursed. A Scythian Dracaenae. Why didn't I see it before? Before I could think, she leaped on me. I slapped my bracelet, and my two-edged celestial bronze dagger appeared in my hand. I slashed at her wrist, which bled golden blood, monster blood. She swiped at me with her long nails, but I dodged and slashed her in the back. She immediately dissolved into dust. People were running in all directions, screaming their heads off. I tried to calm most of them down, but it was no use. I could see Karla using weeds to block the bulky men, who looked like mortals. Boy, was I wrong. The men broke the weeds easily. And it seemed like they kept growing. From what seemed two, 5 and half feet long security men, actually turned into two 7-foot men with bulky biceps and horns sticking out of there head. There skin pale white and bad breath. Me and Percy looked at each other and both understood. "Hey!" Percy yelled, waving his hands to get their attention. And it did. I krept in back of them and made my move. I made a clean cut on bad guy #1 while bad guy #2 leaped at Percy. Percy slashed at him but he was quick. He whacked Percy 4 feet and he hit the wall with a groan.
"Percy!" I yelled. I turned back to bad guy #1 and cut his neck. He exploded dust, and I turned to bad guy #2 who seemed to make its way to Percy. Before he did, I whipped his butt. Karla appeared right next to me, unarmed, and wacked him in the face with twigs. Percy, still on the floor, cut his ankle off with a good "woosh" and he dissolved too. I quickly ran to Percy's side and helped him up. He groaned but assured me it was only a small cut. But his whole side was bleeding madly. "Ambrosia!" I yelled. Karla ran to our booth to get a bag of ambrosia.
"We have to get out of here" I said.
Hey guys. Plz like and give me a review on this chapter! I wanted to make it long because of my 2-day delay. Thanks for understanding. Love you all!
