CHAPTER 14

Sally

I couldn't believe it. I had 2 grandchildren. Percy is a dad! I was so proud of my son. He finally married Annabeth. He loved her from when they met. They look so cute together. I was still in thought process when he said that we have to go meet Chiron before the talk. I really wanted to talk to my daughter-in-law!

I, Estelle and both Percy s went to the middle building which looked like a stable. Chiron was busy with some paper work.

"Hello Chiron." Percy said. (The elder one so I'll call him Percy1 and the other Percy2.)

"Ah! Percy. I have been waiting for you. And I see you have brought your family as well."

"Yes. I have told you everything right."

"Yes. I believe so. But you haven't told me who this young man is." He said pointing towards Percy2.

"Umm.." Percy2 said.

"This is my younger son. Percy." I said.

"Another Percy? That too in the same family" Chiron asked surprised.

"Yeah because I made them believe I was dead." Percy1 said.

"Yes of course. Estelle should be made the oracle I guess."

"Yes sir." Estelle said.

"Are you okay with that Sally?" Chiron asked me.

"Yes I am." I said sadly.

"It is only for the summers and winters mom. She will be at home for most time." Percy1 said consoling.

"Yes I know. It's just that…" I couldn't complete it.

"I understand mom. I promise I'll make sure she is safe. After all she is my sister." He could understand the feeling of a parent when they put their children in a dangerous place but there was no other option. It was the safest place for her. We both knew it.

"I am okay. But what happened to the previous oracle? She was your friend- Rachael Dare."

"She lost the powers of the oracle after Apollo was turned mortal but before she could become the oracle again she… died in an accident."

"Oh." Then I gave him a reassuring smile. He smiled back.

"Let's go on with the procedure. Do you know it Estelle?"

"Yes Chiron. I do." She knew everything.

Then I wasn't allowed inside. I and Percy2 were waiting outside the cave of the oracle.

"Have you ever been here before mom?" Percy2 asked me.

"I have never been inside Percy. But I have come to the gate and met many of the old campers."

"Are they still here?"

"All those whom I know are, except Rachael."

"Who are they?"

"Thalia, Annabeth and Nico."

"Nico?"

"He isn't here now. Percy said that he went on an errand." Just then a sound came from behind us and a young boy of about 30 came out. He was lean, pale, had black hair and eyes. He wore a black shirt with a skull on it.

"Sally! It's a surprise I found you here." He said.

"Do I know you?" I asked. He did look familiar.

"Oh sorry. I'm Nico di Angelo."

"Oh my god! I'm so sorry Nico. It's been a long time so I couldn't recognize you."

"It's okay." He looked at Percy2 and said. "I am guessing you're his little brother. What is your name?"

"Um… Percy."

"Your name is also Percy huh? You were named after him because he made you believe he was dead."

"Yes. How do you know?"

"Because I gave him the idea. I'm sorry for that."

"It's okay Nico." Now Percy1, Estelle and Chiron came out of the cave.

"Hey Perce, Chiron."

"Hey Nic."

"Your sister is the new oracle?"

"Yup."

"Hmm… definitely not idiotic like you."

"Or like you." Percy said making fun of him. "Let's go."

I finally had a chance to talk to Annabeth and Calypso. Estelle was also with us and the kids were playing nearby with Thalia and Julia. The boys were talking something at the other end of the garden.

"What do you want them to call you?" Annabeth asked me.

"What you call me. I'm good with my name."

"That's sweet. You don't want to look old." Calypso said teasing me. We all laughed on that. All 4 of them were named after someone who died. Luke was named after Luke Castellan, Bianca after Bianca di Angelo, Zoe after Zoe Nightshade who was Calypso's half-sister and Reyen was named after Leo's brother Reyen Valdez who was adopted and died in the accident his mom died in. He didn't tell about him to anyone because he was very guilty of it. Percy2 and I left before the dinner and Estelle was told not to tell anyone that she was Percy's sister. I was so relieved that I finally got to meet my son and my family was reunited.

That's what I call mother's love. You like it? Please review.