A/N: Hello Guys and Galls. So, getting to the end of the Sea of Monsters section. Twists and turns ahead so watch out for that. As always I do not own PJO, HOO or any other works owned by Rick Rioridan. Please Enjoy. Also Big shoutout to Bigun03 and Aphhokuou5
(Last Time)
Luck was on my side again, the woman shrugged and looked away from where I was. A silent sight left my mouth and I tried to get a grasp on what was being said. I was to far away to hear much, but I did make out some words.
Things like, "Full Potential" and "As handsome as ever" were said. Oh fuck, so not good. She held out a small clear potion, tinted blue. It sparkled in the light, Percy eyed in hungrily. The woman said a few more words before Percy took one last look in the mirror and grabbed the potion.
I whispered to myself as quietly as I could, not wanting to give away my position.
"Don't drink it, don't drink it, don't drink it." Then Percy fucking drank the potion.
(Now)
How could Percy be so stupid. Rule number one of scary monster ocean, Don't accept anything! I mistakingly thought Percy was smart enough to figure this out on his own, but I underestimated him greatly. I looked on in horror, watching the potion take it affect on the Son of Poseidon. At first nothing happened, then his body began to change rapidly. His hands and feet shot up into his clothes, his head shrunk into his shirt. Soon, all that was left was a pile of clothes. I was about to come out of hiding to attack, when I noticed the clothes move around a bit. The woman laughed horribly and bent down, picking up something small and furry from the pile. A guinea pig.
Oh my gods, this is Circe's Island! I inwardly shouted. In the Odyssey, Circe tricked some of Odysseus' men into drinking a potion, the potion turned the men into pigs. Well now I know why there were a lot of guinea pigs in the cage. She laughed and spoke some words to Percy/guinea pig, I was to busy to pay attention. How was I going to fix this, how could anyone fix this? Maybe, I remembered something that I read earlier.
Get you back to your normal sssssself. I remember reading somewhere. Of course! The bottle of Hermes vitamins, it might work. The woman, who I figured out was Circe, placed the guinea Percy into the cage with the rest of the rodents. She laughed as all of the small animals cowered away from her, continuing her laughter even as she walked out the door.
I ripped off the hat and bolted over to the cage. Nervous reets emanated from most of the guinea pigs, except for one with black hair, it ran right up to me.
"Dammit Perce, you're a fucking dumb ass." I said to the small animal, I swear it almost nodded. Not wanting to leave the other man to their fates, I dumped out all of the gummy vitamins I had into the cage. Guinea Percy was the first to eat a gummy. Nothing happened, for a moment I was scared that nothing would happen. Suddenly, in a puff of smoke, Percy was standing in front of me again. He had bursted right out of the cage, and actually had all his clothes on. We looked at each other stunned for several moments before I broke it.
"Want a carrot?" I asked cheekily.
"I do actually!" He looked bewildered. I laughed loudly, by then the other rodents had eaten the magical vitamins and puffed back into normal men. To Percy and I's surprise, they all looked like old time sailors. No, pirates. I couldn't believe my eyes when one of them starting giving orders, he had a great big bushy beard.
"No fucking way, Blackbeard?" I asked loudly. The leader turned to me and made a shushing motion.
"Aye, I'm captain Blackbeard. But unless you want to end up as a small creature again, I suggest you shut your mouth. I hear the sea witch coming again." My eyes widened, I heard footsteps coming up the hallway once again. I turned to Percy and shoved the cap in his hands.
"Take this, put it on. When she's distracted, take her out. Do you understand?" I looked seriously into his eyes. He looked like he wanted to protest, but I had already taken the cap and put it on his head. As soon as I did, I heard the door open. I quickly summoned my bow and pulled back and arrow, aiming for the door.
Two people walked in, one was Circe. The other was . . . Annabeth? What was she doing with the witch? She looked different to, like she had been attacked by the Aphrodite cabin. She was stunning, for a 13 year old anyway. Without thinking I let loose my arrow which was flying right at her head. It was inches from her face when she snapped her fingers, the arrow bounced off a barrier right in front of her. Trying to catch her off guard, I snapped Sunfire into scythe form. I sprinted forward slicing the blade in a downward arc, this time she was ready for me though. She thrusted forward her hand and a wave of energy slammed into me, sending me backwards on my ass.
I jumped up again, but all she had to do was snap her fingers. Faster than I could react, all the fabric in the room came to life, off the walls, of the furniture. Hell even off of some of Circe's own clothes came to life and attacked me and the Pirates.
The fabric quickly wrapped around the limbs of its prey, tightening by the second. I couldn't see any cloth wrapped around a random space in the air so Percy was ok. I looked over to see Annabeth looking stunned, she obviously hadn't figured out who Circe was yet.
"Annabeth, she's Circe, the witch from the Odyssey." I choked out each word, the clothes tightened after each word. Annabeth's eyes sparked. Quicker than lightning, she whipped out her knife to stab Circe. Without so much as blinking, Circe spun around and grabbed Annabeth's wrists.
"Stupid little bitch, I could of given you anything." She sighed, Annabeth was struggling to push the knife into the witches heart. "To bad, you would of made a fine student." Circe held onto Annabeth's wrist with one hand, while lifting her other hand to Annabeth's face. Circe's hand was just inches away from Annabeth's face, when it started to glow a faint red. A whirring started to be heard from her hand, something that sounded like something high powered starting on. It was about to reach the top of its crescendo when Circe let out a pained cry.
Jutting out of her front was a blade covered in blood, but nothing was seen behind her. Percy appeared, taking off the baseball cap, fury in his eyes.
"Have fun in the afterlife, you smug cunt." He finished, pulling out his blade slowly. Circe crumpled to the ground and her spell lost its effect. I ripped out of my restraints and ran over the Percy.
"Holy crap Percy, that was badass." I said smiling posting up for a high five. He slammed his hand into mine, but his smile faltered. For a second I was confused, then I realized why he looked so guilty. He was staring down at the lifeless corpse of Circe.
"Look Percy, sometimes we do what we have to, to survive. She would of killed all of us." I grabbed his shoulder reassuringly, Annabeth chimed in as well.
"She was no better than a monster Percy, and you saved my life." Annabeth smiled at Percy. Percy was about to say something when an alarm suddenly went off.
"Shit, Time to go!" I shouted. We all booked it out the door and past the many girls who were trying to find the perpetrators. We were almost halfway to the docks when we heard loud yelling from the top of the structure.
"The pirates, they got out." Percy shouted over the loud noises, Annabeth almost tripped when Percy spoke.
"Why are there pirates?" Annabeth shouted at us.
"Well Blackbeard and his men got lost." I said over my shoulder. This time Annabeth did trip.
"Why is there Blackbeard!" She shouted even louder.
"You're grammer is astounding." I teased playfully.
"Oh, shut up, Mr. Sunshine!" She yelled back at me, this time I tripped.
"Mr. Sunshine? Really, that was the best you could do?" I asked, by this time we had made our way to the docks, but Percy had run right past out small boat and right up to a giant ship for the seventeen hundreds.
"Blackbeards ship? How the hell are we going to be able to sail this Perce, we would need like 30 people." I yelled as he climbed the side of the ship.
"Just trust me, Alright?" He yelled back. Without a moments hesitation, Annabeth jumped on the rope ladder and started after him. I sighed heavily.
"Help Percy, hen yeh yeh yeh yehyehyehyeh." I whined to myself, but none the less, I started up the ladder. When I finally got to the top, I nearly fell all the way back down to the pier. Ropes were flying all over the place, the sails where moving on their own.
"Am . . . Am I high right now?" I asked aloud, gazing as the ship readied and undocked itself.
"No, just a little son of Poseidon mumbo jumbo." Percy smiled as he helped me over the side and onto the boat. I stared in awe as the ship caught wind and sailed away, over the wind I could here multiple pirates cursing at us. When I finally found my footing, I looked around.
The ship had three tall masts, each scraping the sky and made of oak. The ship's side railings were intricately carved, but where also stained with blood. Now that I had looked around, there was blood spots almost everywhere on the ship. I shuddered to think whose blood it all belonged to, how many people had died on this boat? I shook off my thoughts and went up to the steering wheel, where Percy and Annabeth both stood. Percy was sailing the ship, while Annabeth looked on in wonder at the sea around us.
"Not bad for a thirteen year old." I called his attention from the stairs leading up to the upper deck.
"All in a days work, and it has been a days work." Percy said, looking exhausted. Only then did I notice how tired I was, I had a long day too. Living through two explosions, sneaking into a witch's fortress, fighting said witch. Annabeth was the only one who looked energized, she kept looking around at the ship.
"I wonder if all of Poseidon's children can do this to boats? Does it only apply to old boats, or could you sail and aircraft carrier the same way?" She fired off question after question that Percy could not answer. It kind of hit me how the other demigods must feel, not really knowing their parents. No one else had a direct line to their parent like I did, how much could Percy learn about himself if he could only do what I can. How much could any demigod do?
"You okay there Felix? You look kinda beat?" Percy asked me, pulling me out of my musings.
"Oh nothing, just zoning out." I lied, no one needed to hear about how my life was probably better than theirs was. Annabeth looked concerned however.
"You may just need some rest, its okay, me and Percy can hold down the fort . . . Er ship till you feel better, we will wake you up if anything happens." She said smiling, I never noticed how contagious her smile was. Probably because she barely ever smiled, too busy thinking.
"Alright Blondie, you got. Don't die up here." I told them with a chortle.
"Don't Die down there Mr. Sunshine." Percy responded. So looks like that name was going to stick, great. I flipped them off as I headed to where I thought the captains cabin would be. Turns out I was right, just underneath the ships wheel. Only the best for Blackbeard apparently, inside was one of the most luxurious rooms I had ever seen. Gold was strewn about haphazardly, jewels intermingled within the piles. Expensive paintings and sculptures were everywhere. I guess the people at Circe's island never thought to check the ships. But that wasn't the best part, to me anyway.
The bed. Oh gods what a bed. It had fines sheets, fluffy pillows, and the mattress was to die for. I stripped off my clothes, down to my boxers anyway. I set my beanie on the bedside table, which I was still surprised was on, and laid down. I swear I had died and gone to elysium, it was moments before I let sleep take me.
(Line Break)
I appeared in an unfamiliar place, a large domed building. The mosaic on the top showed the sky as it was, dark and cloudless, with stars shining above. I lowered my gaze, examining the room. 12 chairs where placed around the room in a U formation. Each one seemed as different as the next, except for the two at the head of the room, they seemed to look like regular thrones. The chairs spanned from a Fisherman's chair, like what you would see for people who hunt sharks or something, to being made of what looked like they were made of antlers, and basked in moonlight. The only thing more out of place, was the size of the chairs. Each of them looked like they were made for giants, at least fifteen feet tall. It was then I noticed that one of these chairs was occupied. One that looked like it was ripped strait from a sports car, but it glowed, like it was woven from light itself. Seated in it, was my father. He still was wearing the clothes from before, but bigger versions of it.
"Oh, hey bro. I didn't see you there. Where are we?" I asked looking around. A faint smile appeared on Apollo's lips, but where immediately replaced by a sad look, a knowing look.
"We are on Olympus right now, in the council chamber. But that is unimportant right now, I need to tell you something." Apollo stood up from his chair, shrinking at the same time to human size. He sighed greatly.
"I sense I do not have much time with you, so I must speak quickly. Another of your friends will die, I suspect very soon." A gasp left my mouth, Who? "You have to be on you're guard, if you're not, I suspect you will join them. As before, your future is clouded by the fates. I can't tell you who this person is, but its someone I believe you consider a close friend. Don't let this persons fate become yours. Whatever you do now, don't tell anyone about this, the gods are watching. If her parent finds out before it happens, all I know is it will be bad. " He said sadly.
"Her parent?" I asked gravely, Apollo seemed to curse himself for not fixing his words.
"I'm sorry Felix. You must go." Before I could protest, the throne room evaporated.
(Line Break)
I awoke with a start, sweating profusely. By the silver light coming into the room, it was nighttime. My mind raced, who could of been the girl who dies. My question was answered all to soon, because the girl walked into my room.
Annabeth I thought mortified, realizing who my closest female friend was. Gods not Annabeth, not while I'm still alive. Sure, I guess I hadn't really known her all that well, but would I consider her a friend, my closest female friend? Without question. She was the only one to keep up with my banter, and the first person ever to give me a nickname, a nickname that I hated. Shit, she did something no one else could. Gods now she was going to die?
I couldn't stop myself, as soon as she got through the door, I had jumped out of bed and ran to hug her. I slammed into her, she couldn't even yelp. I had her wrapped in an embrace, but then I realized two things. One, I wasn't supposed to be letting on that I knew she was going to die. Two, I was half naked.
"Uhh, Felix, Why?" She asked, though she unintentionally groped my arms as she spoke. I quickly broke away, trying to figure out what to say.
"Oh you know, just wanted to make you blush Blondie." I pulled off the act, and she was blushing. She averted her eyes from me, but still had a red face.
"Ehh, okay, Um Percy and I need you're help with something." She said quickly before bolting out the door. Gods this was going to be hard, how the hell was I going to pretend like she wasn't going to die? Maybe, maybe Apollo was wrong? Its not impossible, maybe I can save her. Apollo did say that my future was clouded, there is no reason why I can't save her. Thats what I'm going to do, save her.
I quickly threw on my cut off t-shirt, my ripped jeans, and my shoes. I fit my fingerless gloves over my ring and threw on my favorite beanie. Last but not least, I put on my necklace. The golden sun clinked against the metal on my rabbits foot. I gripped its white fur tightly, rubbing it with a single thought. Help me save Annabeth. With that, I stepped outside my door
(Line Break)
"This is really fucking stupid." I said trying to hide my panic. Annabeth and Percy had just told me Annabeth's plan for the Island of the Sirens. If I was going to keep Annabeth safe, this was not the way to do it.
"No its not, If you guys tie me up, I should be fine. I will be able to come out of it wiser than before, in case you didn't notice, thats kinda my thing." She smiled cheekily, her grey eyes glinted in the moonlight with determination. She was not backing out of this, shit.
"Ugh, fine. But please try to be careful." I said as Percy and I started to tie her tightly to the center mast. I tired my best, but Percy was way better at making the knots than I was.
"Dude did are you in boy scout or something?" I asked fumbling around with the ropes.
"No, I think its another Son of Poseidon thing." He smiled up at me, his hands were still moving even though he wasn't looking. I sighed loudly and went back to my fumbling.
"How come you get all the cool powers." Percy scoffed at me, intermingled with a chuckle.
"I'm sorry, I can't here you over your fucking base voice." He said in a crescendo.
"Touche" I said back to him. Everyone paused for a moment before we burst out in laughter.
"Allright we are getting close to the island, I gota maneuver us in there. Felix don't forget your wax." Percy said as he walked over to a barrel full of what appeared to be wax and plugged up both his ears. I turned to Annabeth and spoke to her.
"Are you sure you want to do this, it could be dangerous."
"And sailing in the sea of monsters isn't?" She replied, I rolled my eyes.
"Ever heard the phrase 'flirting with death'?"I asked
"Ever heard the phrase 'nothing ventured nothing gained'." She replied. There was no arguing with her, she was to smart.
"Just be careful alright, I don't want you dying on me." I tried to hide my real emotion, but it was hard not to. This might actually be the part where she dies, and I did nothing to stop it. When I stopped the tears from coming, I looked up to see Annabeth giving me her analyzing look. But there was more to it this time, she looked almost concerned.
"You okay Feel?" She asked me.
"Yeah, no yeah Im fine, got sea spray in my eye. Just be careful alright?" I said before trudging off to the barrel full of wax. I took to large wads and stuffed them into my ears. I immediately heard the sound of my own blood, rushing through me. Slightly fast thumps, obvious sign of nervousness. I joined Percy at the ships wheel, we nodded to each other. The ship lunged forward as the ships sails shot open. At first I saw nothing but mist, but then, I could just make out a shape on the horizon. It finally came into view, a massive island, surrounded by huge spires of sharp rocks. Ships littered the shore and the rocks, busted up and broken.
I then noticed Annabeth. She was struggling to get out, glaring into both Percy and I. Her eyes pled to be released, and Im sure if I could hear her, I would of. Her face turned from great sadness, to unrelenting rage. She hatted us for not letting her go, despised us. I couldn't look at her anymore, I looked anywhere else. The stars caught my eyes, each one shining bright. But before I could look any longer, Percy quickly lunged away from the ships wheel. I followed to where he was going, just in time to see a flurry of blonde hair flow overboard. I looked to where Annabeth had been, only to find cut ropes, and her signature dagger.
Oh Gods No! I thought. I was about to jump over board when Percy stopped me. He patted his chest, signifying he would go, and jumped overboard. As soon as he left ship, the anchor chain ran out. The ship stopped suddenly, must of been Percy's doing. He was smart to not let me go after her, he couldn't drown, but I could.
I looked overboard, spotting both Percy and Annabeth. Percy was a fast swimmer, but Annabeth had a head start. Judging each ones speed, Annabeth would reach the shore before Percy could ever reach her, then the sirens would have her. That was not going to happen.
I focused all my energy into my hands, doing as I did before with Thalia's Tree. I was weaker without sunlight, but I was determined. The light in my hand built until they were blinding, even for me. I found Percy with my eyes and willed my power to him. A thin line of energy shot from between my hands, hitting Percy dead on. I willed the last bit of my energy out, leaving just enough so that I didn't pass out. At first nothing happened, then Percy shot forward in the water. Annabeth was pulled back, away from the island. The tide appeared to be bringing them closer together. They slammed into each other, but Annabeth was still thrashing around, trying to get away. I was just getting ready to charge up another blast when Percy grabbed her tightly and they fell beneath the waves.
(Line Break)
I must of paced the deck of the ship for an hour before the chain for the anchor started to rise. Before it was even all the way up, the ship was moving. I almost fell on my ass. I sighed in relief, there was only one person I knew who moved ships like this, but he wasn't the one I was worried about. The ship sailed farther and farther away from the Island, and I wrung my hands with nervousness. What if Percy wasn't okay? What if he was just sending me away to save me from their fate? By the time the sun was peaking over the horizon, I was a nervous reck.
I nearly jumped out of my skin when I heard someone come up the side ladder. Before I could check to see who it was, I spotted blonde hair coming over the side. I rushed in and crushed Annabeth in a huge hug. I stood back still clutching her. She appeared to be fine, save for a couple of bruises on her arms. She looked up at me sheepishly, with a little tinge of innocence in her eyes. I glared down at her.
"Flirting with death Annabeth!" I shouted at her, but held on to her all the same.
"Yeah I know, you were right." She replied returning the embrace.
"Gods above Im so happy you're okay." I said to her, that had been to close. If she kept doing things like this, I didn't even want to think about it. Soon I heard giggling coming from Annabeth's mouth.
"You called me Annabeth." She smiled at me.
"Don't know what you're talking about Blondie." I said shaking her a little. Percy came up the ladder, I immediately crushed him in a hug too.
"Now children, repeat after me. No More Stupid Shit!" I said taking both of them by the shoulder. Both their faces paled as the both looked to the front of the ship which was to my back.
"Going to have ar hard time with that." Percy said starting upward. I turned around to see what they were looking at. A giant island, taller than it was long shot up into the sky in front of us. I could just see the top of the island from how far out we where. Rolling pastures, piles of snow. No not snow, snow doesn't move, but sheep do. What are sheep doing on the island? But I was quickly drawn away from the sheep by the towering figure watching over them. I could just make out a lone eye, that I could just tell was bloodshot, feeling his way around the sheep.
That wasn't even the most astonishing part of the island. On a lone tree, at the far end of the island, something golden shined on the lowest branch of a tree.
"Is that the?" I started
"Golden Fleece?" Percy finished
"Yes." Annabeth answered in awe.
"And who the fuck is that big guy." I asked not looking away from the island. Annabeth answered without looking away as well.
"That is a cyclops, blinded by Odysseus when he was here, that is Polyphemus."
"Fantastic" I said as we finally made our way to the shore. The ship beached itself without effort, Percy assured us that he could take it out again on command. As we disembarked I spotted something down the beach.
"Holy Apollo!" I cried and I dashed down the beach, towards the thing I saw. The others dashed after me, not seeing what I saw until I reached it.
"What is it Felix?" Annabeth asked as she and Percy caught up to me. I knelt down next to the lump of wood, covered in what appeared to be sand and seaweed. When it was fully uncovered, it turned out to be exactly what I thought it was.
"Thats . . . Thats the lifeboat from the ironside ship." Annabeth stated. Percy was immediately trying to find tracks leading away from the boat, but found none.
"Tyson and Clarisse are here!" I almost shouted.
(Line Break)
"Oh so here is the plan," Annabeth started out. "Percy and I go and try to get Tyson, Grover and Clarisse away from wherever Polyphemus has them, and Felix goes after the fleece." Annabeth stated.
"What no way, Im not leaving you to alone." I immediately protested.
"Look dude we will be fine, I went up against a god last year. A cyclops has got nothing on me." Percy let loose a crooked smile.
"Plus, those goats aren't normal goats, they are man-eaters." Annabeth said warningly, I gulped. "Thats why I have you going after the fleece, take them out with your bow from afar, then come help us with Polyphemus." She finished. Gods why did she always have to be right. I sighed.
"Fine, but if either of you die, I will kill you." I said to them a little sarcastically, they both laughed a little. Hard to find humor in a situation like this. "So how do I get up to the fleece?" I asked expectantly.
"You are not going to like it." Annabeth said as she pointed up to the sheer rock wall behind me. "You are going to have to climb that." She said looking at me with a little pity. I flared my nostrils.
"There has to be another way." I said staring up at he rock wall.
"Unless you want to wade through bunches of killer sheep, thats your best option. It also gives you a great spot to shoot from. Its your best choice." Annabeth said definitively, if Annabeth said it was, then it was. Damn.
"I really hate you right now Blondie." I said staring daggers into Annabeth, she just laughed it off. We all started to get ready to go, but I stopped Percy before Annabeth and him went off up the goat path.
"Look dude, I have a bad feeling about this. Just be careful, both of you." I said glancing to Annabeth, If I couldn't be there to protect her, then I needed someone just as good, if not better. Percy was that guy. He caught what I meant, he had a strange look on his face for a moment before nodding his head.
"You got it man, you be carful to." He said glancing up the cliff behind me. He handed me one of the bags that Hermes had given us. "To hold the fleece in." I nodded and we fist bumped him and went our separate ways. I threw the bag on my back and I walked over to the place Annabeth had told me to climb. I cracked my neck and limbered up. I groaned looking up the near 100 foot cliff I would have to climb.
"Ugh this is going to suck." I said before I found a good place to get a grip. It was a very good thing that I wasn't afraid of heights. As soon as my hands touched the wall however, my palms clamped on to the edges, making my grip better. I looked down at my hand, noticing the gloves sticking like adhesive, until I wanted to move up again.
"Tyson, you are the man." I said to myself as I started my way up the cliff. It took me about 15 minutes to get up the thing, probably would of taken longer without my gloves. Every muscle in my body ached like a motherfucker but I had a job to do, so I couldn't dwell on that.
I quickly took in my surroundings, noticing I was on a small part of the island, cut off by a canyon. Two rope bridges spanned out, one connecting to two other parts of the island, ripped apart by a canyon. This truly was the perfect spot. Kudos to you Blondie I said to myself. I found the part of the island that had the best view of the tree with the fleece. Like Annabeth had said, it was surrounded by fluffy white sheep. Fluffy white Man-Eating sheep. I reminded myself. I summoned my Sunfire in bow form and line up a shot at the nearest sheep. I loosed the arrow, watching it fly and hit its target dead on. The sheep dropped to the floor and poofed out of existence. Before any of the other sheep could react, I began to fire of shot after shot like a machine gun. Each arrow found its target, the sheep didn't even have tim to run.
After about 5 minutes of shooting constantly, all of the monsters where gone. I quickly jogged over to the fleece, stepping my way through the monster dust. I got up close to the fleece and examined it in awe. It actually held my reflection, a little choppy of course, but still noticeable. When I touched it, the image flustered but held, and the fur was as soft as a cloud. I quickly grabbed it and rolled it up and stuffed it into the bag on my back.
I was just heading over to the other part of the island where I expected the rest of my friends where, when I was met with a strange sight. Polyphemus was yelling about 'nobody' literally, he was chasing Annabeth, Percy, Tyson, Clarisse who was wearing a weeding dress for some reason, and a small 13 year old kid with hooves for legs, grover most likely. They were running their way towards me, panic in their eyes. I had to slow down the Cyclops or they would never make it. I took aim with Sunfire, focused my energy to make the arrow catch fire, and shot the arrow. The projectile hit its mark, right in the giants eye. He yelled out it agony and stumbled a little.
"The eye! Why is it always the fucking eye!" Polyphemus bellowed out, but this only seemed to enrage him more. He picked up speed, gaining on the last of the group members. Clarisse looked behind her shoulder, seeing what was happening. Her eyes flashed open wide, then were replaced with determination. She stopped just before the rope bridge, ushering the people behind her on to it. She stared down the Cyclops, who was blinded even more by my arrow.
"Come at me!" She yelled at him, just distracting him enough to lead him astray from the rest. She dodged each of his blows and punished him with her spear. She moved with elegance and grace like I had never seen. By the time the rest of the group had made it to me on the other side she was still fighting Polyphemus. He was getting angrier and angrier. But Clarisse stayed calm, looking over her shoulder to the rest of us. When she saw where we all were, she did something I would never of expected.
She jumped away from a blow and sliced in a downward angle, not at the cyclops, at the rope bridge. With one expert move, the bridge fell to our side, cutting us off from the cyclops. Without missing a beat, she turned to us and did a tiny salute, but I swear she had a smile on her face, and she was staring right at me. Polyphemus kicked her in the square of her back, a sickening crack could be heard as his foot mad connection with her spine. Clarisse was propelled off the side of the cliff, and into the ravine below.
A cry of shock escaped everyones mouth, including mine. It was at that moment that I realized my father had been right. Some girl close to me was always going to die. I had just thought of the wrong girl.
A/N: Hello Everyone! So theres that chapter, Clarisse dying at the end, twist! Sorry for those of you who wanted to see more of her, but she was never going to end up with Felix anyway. Sorry, yes I know I'm horrible. Sooooo What should happen next in Felix's life? Open to all suggestions! Please leave them in a review for me! As I said before anyone who leaves suggestions will get a shoutout in the next chapter, so please, review away.
Thank you all so much for reading, and I hope all you Guys and Galls catch the next chapter.