I made this chapter short just to tease you guys... XD I love you all.
I turn to Jason as we walk along the dusty pathway. We are on a quest to pick up some 'special packages'. Jason's eyes are alert and scanning the horizon, but underneath his mask of 'I'm fine' I could see the weariness and anger he tries so hard to hide.
"Hey Grace, I've got a question." I say stopping so he'll actually pay attention. Jason turns around, his feet planted firmly on the ground.
"What is it Jackson, are you tired?" He says with a smirk, "Do you need me to carry you"
The edges of my lips curve into a smile as I respond, "Actually, that would be nice, but I have to be strong and hide my actual feelings so no one will worry about me."
Jason's smile wavers and his eyes flash with anger. "Percy- "
"No, Listen to me. You are wearing yourself out and It's not good for you. I don't think it's a good idea to run yourself down this much. We can take a break so you can rest."
"Jackson-"
"Nope not going to listen."
"Percy-"
"Come on, just sleep!"
"TURN AROUND!"
I do as Jason says and smirk when I see what's in front of me. A Nemean lion.
"Aww yeah, butt kicking time." I say uncapping Riptide, I assume my battle stance and Jason assumes his next to me. I turn my head and say, "Grace, I'm not going to say it again, get some-"
I don't finish my sentence because the Nemean lion wacks me down the pathway. Jason's eyes find the monster as he charges, but as I suspected his strength was gone. So when the lion threw it's paw at Jason, it sent him flying through the air, unconcious.
I call for blackjack or any pegasus in the area and a dark brown one flies out of the air to catch Jason. I get up and charge the monster an anger driving me that wasn't there before.
"You can't just hurt the people I care about you stupid lion." I go to swing with my sword but the sound of a voice speaking halts my progress.
"What about my lion is stupid, it knocked down your partner in less than a minute."
A shiver runs up my spine when I hear the voice speaking to me. Kronos.
And what a wonderful way to end a chapter, don't you think. :)