X An unscheduled meeting with the "enemy"

I scrambled out of bed at the sound of Chiron's voice. To be honest, he wasn't looking so good. Well, I guess a horse on a hospital would not be comfortable and would just plain weird. When I saw him, I when I saw him, I couldn't help laughing. He looked offended, so I quickly stopped and asked him, "Chiron, are you feeling alright?"

He glanced at me with feeble eyes and said, "Percy, I remember seeing a grandson of Morpheus who was also son of Hecate. Was this all a dream? Then his eyes fell on Drew, and they widened. He sat up abruptly, and for once in 3 months, I saw fear in his eyes. "Not possible," he said stuttering. "but now that they've claimed him, there's no stopping the Gods' wraths. Thunder boomed overhead, and the waves crashed louder on the shore. A shadow suddenly appeared in the infirmary. Nico stumbled and grasped the bed for support. "Dad. Not. Happy." he gasped. He took a deep breath and said, "Phew, that's better. What I'm trying to say is, my dad just IMed me, and he didn't seem to be happy." The afternoon sunlight suddenly darkened, but it turned bright again. "Anyone care to explain?"

"Well," said Chiron, "I thinly hat we all want the proper story. Drew. Percy. Do you have any idea what's going on?"

"He will," said a feminine voice behind me. I flinched, and I saw a woman wearing a black chiton with images dancing on it, like an oil painting, with her mahogany hair twisted elegantly in a bun. Her eyes were mesmerizing. One second they were like ice. Then fire, earth. She radiated power, and magic."You're Hecate." I managed to say.

"Percy, could I talk to you for a minute?" said Hecate. Her lips stretched into a thin smile. I'm glad that she hadnt blasted me into smithereens, considering that she was supporting the Titans and I beat them along with the rest of cam in the battle of Manhattan.

"Yes ma'am." I said nervously. What did she want with me? Please don't leave me alone Nico. Please don't leave-

"Uh, Perce, I'm gonna go and help Anna with the plans, okay?" said nico. Uhhh, great timing on your part Nico.

"Perhaps you can bring Drew with you Nico?" said Hecate, her voice kinder. "Could you teach him the powers of darkness and necromancy properly?"

"sure," said nico, unsure. He looked at me, and I nodded at him. Unfortunately, he had to drag Drew out, because Drew was still staring at Hecate, saying over and over, "You're my mother?"

"Come Percy. I won't hurt you my vendetta for you and Olympus is over. I must thank you and your half brother Tyson for the Hecate cabin. It's exactly how I like it." we suddenly teleported outside the cabin. She patted the ground next to where she was sitting, and I hesitantly sat next to her. Even though she looked like a regular mom right now, I was still wary of her.

"Where should I begin?" said Hecate, fiddling with her hair. "Well, I fell in love with Drew's dad, which was forbidden, because Zeus was afraid of his power."

"is he like a threat to Olympus?" I asked.

"The council are afraid that Morpheus and I would want to make drew into a weapon. You see, even though his power won't ever be as potent as yours, I'm sure you've seen how he can combine two powers into one. Imagine, if the blood of the council combined."

I could see what she meant. If they ever supported another supernatural cause that wanted to overthrow Olympus, they would be unstoppable. Demigods, even Gods could be wiped out.

"Yes," said Hecate. "you see why they want to kill him. But I can't bear to see my son harmed in any way. This is where you come in."

"me?" I asked. "what can I do? And how am I supposed to know that you will never turn Drew against Camp?"

"well, there's always this." said Hecate. She picked a stone from the ground and breathed on it. She then whispered to it, "I swear on the river Styx never to turn Drew into a weapon. I promise never to turn against Olympus. This bond will stay true, and unless Percy Jackson sees fit to break it or has turned against my son Drew." the stone shimmered, and it flew to my hand. The stone had transformed from an ordinary looking rock to one that was purplish black, with a trident engraved on it.

"Satisfied? Now hold the rock in your palm." I put it there, and suddenly there was a seeing pain. I now had a tattoo on my palm of a trident with a circle. "if you ever betray Drew," she said, eyes flashing dangerously, "the tattoo will burn. Not even the curse of Achilles can withstand this magic."

"Is that all you want to tell me? Because I think you should spend a bit of time with Drew." I said.

"And we shall. Give this drew for me. She gave me a velvet pouch, black as night. There will be a note inside it and he will know what to do." she gave me sad smile. "I think you know why I can't talk to him. Zeus would kill me." thunder boomed overhead. "Yes he will," I said.

"that means I have to leave." said Hecate. She looked at me in the eye and said, "I'm sorry for what I did to you last summer. All of you. It was only because I felt my children were being neglected. It was my jealousy, but I think I was right. But you, Percy. You have great courage and loyalty. So I have left you a present on your bed. I hope you find it useful"

"Wait!" I screamed. But it was useless. She vanished into the air, leaving no sign of her again. Suddenly out of nowhere, a package dropped onto my head. "ow," I muttered, rubbing my head. It was addressed to me. I opened it, and it said:

Dear Perseus,

I see that you have met Hecate. I will not disturb your day, but I would just like to say that if you don't help drew, you will not only burn up, you will be tormented by dreams. Don't take this as a joke. I will speak further tonight.

Morpheus

Well that made a whole lot of sense didn't it? I thought sarcastically to myself. What did he mean by tonight? I'll see what happens then. I headed over to the Athena cabin, where they were planning for Capture the Flag tonight. Annabeth, being head of the Athena cabin,was head strategist. When Malcolm opened the door, Annabeth just screamed, "Come in!" I took that as a bad sign. So I went in, and braced myself for Annabeth's temper.