Okay, I know that you probably won't care either way, but I just wanted to make a quick list of book couples and their songs, or at least what I think their songs would be. I've been hearing Shut Up and Dance a lot and I know what couple it is perfect for, and if you guys ever get board listen to these songs and think of the characters as you listen to these songs.
PercyXAnnabeth- Shut Up and Dance by Walk The Moon. Every time I listen or hear this song I can't help but think of Percy and Annabeth, I could list many others that match them, but this song is so cute, even if the music video is kind of weird. A second song I'd list is A Thousand years by Christina Perri
KatinessXPeeta- Stiches by Shawn Mendes (mostly their relationship in Mockingjay and maybe a little of how it was for him in between Catching Fire and the first book from Peeta's pov) Burning House by Cam (Definitely Katiness's Pov of her and Peeta *mostly Catching Fire and Mockingjay*, even if you don't like more country sounding songs, just listen to the lyrics).
MaxXFang- Long Shot by Kelly Clarkson
Okay I won't go any farther with that random topic, it's just been on my mind quite a bit and I wanted to get that out there. Any way, you can guess what comes next
Disclaimer, I don't own Percy Jackson, all rights belong to Rick Riordan
After the dinner Percy could feel his skin chafing from his wet clothing. He was rather tired because of his spar with Annabeth and other events from the day, like the fact the Stolls had snuck into his room early in the morning and, with the help of their siblings, tried to carry the son of Poseidon to the Hermes wing before he had woken up. Percy wasn't sure what kind of prank that was supposed to be. There was also the fact Drew had begun to flirt with him again and Selena was trying to drag him off to talk about his love life (which he was pretty sure was non existent). Wise girl had saved him after lunch and offered a training session which ended up with the two of them taking a swim in the salt water fountain.
Percy gave a big yawn as he finally reached the door to his room. He paused for a moment, trying to listen for any signs of the sons of Hermes stalking around the area before walking through his bedroom door. The room was looking a little more inviting because Hermes hadn't just retrieved old pictures from the appartment, but also some of Percy's posters, his skate board (the teen had spent many days of selling his candy stash and doing odd jobs to buy it), some stuff that had belonged to his mom, and a jar full of old shells from Montauk. The messenger god had even gone through the trouble of setting everything up neatly in the room. The teen felt that he would have to thank the god again. Percy still couldn't understand why complete strangers were being so kind to him, but he decided not to refuse their generosity.
The teen shed his salt encrusted clothing in favor of his soft clean pajamas. As soon as his head hit the pillow the boy was out like a light. Percy hadn't been having really bad nightmares since the night before his claiming ceremony, but something seemed to give. He found himself in a crowded room, there were many pale figures surrounding him. Percy was surprised that he could see through all of them and that's when he realized that he was surrounded by dead people. They wailed and moaned as if they were sad or in pain, he was nearly overwhelmed by their cries.
Among the spirits he could see a familiar form becoming more and more noticeable. A woman with long, wavy brown hair and soft blue eyes. She looked board, absolutely uninterested in the restless group around her. Percy couldn't help it when he let out a little wine at the sight of his mother. He almost felt as if he could reach forward and grab her, but his feet seemed to be rooted in place by something other than fear.
"Mom!" He called out for her, though he felt that it was hopeless.
Her eyes instantly widen as she turned around searching for the source of his voice. Though Percy thought it was crazy for him to be able to interact with her in a dream. Finally her gaze seemed to rest on him, Percy watched as she opened and closed her mouth like a fish gaping for water. Percy felt himself become more nervous as she weaved through other ghost towards him. Her fast pace walk became a run as she got closer and closer to him, her eyes were spread wide as if to hug him.
Though her attempt resulted in her passing right through him.
"Percy?" She asked as she reached up for his face, her fingers hovering just above his cheek. "You're so hard to see. I was told that you didn't die, why are you here?"
The teen tilted his head. "I'm not exactly sure. This is just a dream, right?"
"Sweetheart," his mother smiled. "You've brought yourself to me. I knew you were going to be a strong demigod, but I hadn't realized..."
"Mom what's going on here?"
The sparkle of happiness in his mom's eyes flickered for a moment, kind of like it did when she tried to lie about Gabe hitting her or when she was trying to protect him from being hurt. He didn't want her to protect him, not anymore, all he wanted was to help her. Percy even demanded that she tell him the truth when it looked like she'd tell a white lie. His mom ran a pale hand through her hair and sighed regretfully.
"No one can get into the underworld, not for the past two years." She explained in a shaky voice. "Apparently, Hades had closed it after something happened, none of the others know what exactly, all they know is that no one will get peace until the matter is resolved."
Percy scowled, "Not even you, my friends on Olympus gave loads of Drachmas at your funeral. Annabeth said it was going to give you a ride to the afterlife."
"It's doubtful she or the others knew what Hades had done, Percy." His mother soothed as she hesitantly stopped herself from fixing his hair. "How have you been?"
Percy was amazed by the fact that she was basically stuck in limbo, and yet his mom was still more worried about him than she was herself. He wanted to tell her how hard it had to been to try and come to terms with her death. The teen could have spent hours talking to her about Olympus and his introduction with his dad, but he couldn't seem to form words or sentences. How could he talk about his life when she hasn't even gotten to move on in death? She gave him a smile, as if encouraging him to speak up.
"I met Dad." Percy told her. "And I've made some friends."
"That's what I hoped for," Her smile instantly brightened. "Are you and your father getting along?"
"So far, but Mom, I'm more worried about you." The son of Poseidon insisted. "I can't just leave you like this."
His mom looked pained, "Percy..."
"No, Mom, I'll find a way to save you, these people." He promised. "Do you know anyone who can tell me what's..."
Suddenly Percy felt as if something was yanking him back, as if they are pulling against his shirt. His mom looked worried as she tried to reach out for him, forgetting that she couldn't physically touch him. He saw one last glimpse of his mom as she shouted his name and then he was sucked into darkness.
"You have summoned me, speak seeker and ask anything which you wish to know." The voice was so alien in sound that it made Percy's skin crawl, he hadn't been sure it was possible in a dream.
The teen searched around hoping to find the source of the reptilian voice, he was only swamped by green smoke. It was bitter and smelled like death, almost like someone had bottled the scent of a musty old crypt. Percy could feel the smoke wrapping around his arms and legs like snakes, small tendrils caressed his face and jaw. The smoke was warm and suffocating. He coughed, feeling as if he had just inhaled a puff of cigar smoke that Gabe had waved into his face.
Percy tried to focus on the darkness rather than the green mist around him, "Whose there?"
"I am the oracle of Delphi, ask what you came here to know, child. Pray your sanity will remain."
"How can I help my mom?" Percy asked nervously.
He wasn't sure he wanted to trust the voice or anything he couldn't see, but if the mysterious owner of the voice could tell him how to save his mom then he was willing to listen. The green smoke grew even thicker and surrounded him like a heavy fog. Percy could vaguely make out images and visions like a movie. He could see a rather angry and strong looking man, a black Greek helmet, and other things he couldn't seem to make out, things lashed out at him. It was almost enough to give him a headache.
"You shall go West to save the god who is lost,
find what was stolen and return it at all cost,
there will be many trials in your way,
in the end there is a price you shall pay"
Percy wasn't sure how good the last line sounded. He tried to ask more questions but his throat became dry and itchy. The teen coughed and coughed so hard that he had to wake up. It almost felt as if he had inhaled fire, he sat up trying to clear his air ways. Even his skin felt hot all over. Had someone set his room a flame while he had been asleep. When he opened his eyes, he wasn't met with anything more than the toxic green smoke that fled his lungs.
"I did not understand any of that." He muttered and ran his hands through his sweat matted hair.
Part of him didn't know if the dream held any consequence, though his instinct told him not to put too much faith in the idea of it all being just a dream. Percy hastily, and with spelling errors, wrote down what the snake-like voice had told him. He wondered if Annabeth knew what the 'Oracle of Delphi' was. There was to many questions running through his head for him to just fall back to sleep. Percy wasn't sure where he was supposed to start on his 'quest'.
The son of Poseidon slid out from under his covers and began to wonder around the room, it was large enough that he could walk from one end to the other. He could hear tiny voices murmuring sleepily from the fish tank. Percy walked to it and eyed the little creatures swimming lazily through the water, they seemed to get happier because he approached. Some of the more eager fish would accidently bump their heads up against the glass when they tried to get closer. It was actually rather adorable, though he didn't think they'd appreciate him laughing at them.
Percy soon decided the fish couldn't keep him amused for long and he didn't want to be responsible for them getting head injuries so he went back to his bed. He wanted to talk to Annabeth about his dream, ask her what she thought it meant, but it would be hours before she'd be awake. The teen decided to busy himself by reading his mom's book ( the lights came on automatically), as close as he could tell, it was about a boy whose struggles could easily parallel his own, well prior to her death so far. Percy wondered if his mom had been writing about him, was he her inspiration?
He wasn't sure, but he felt a little happier reading the book, reading his what was his mom's voice. It made him feel a little bit more complete. Percy didn't know how long he had been reading, having all the words in Greek and easy and a lot more fun for him to read. By the time he got through a few chapters the sun was coming up. The son of Poseidon didn't hesitate to close the book and go searching for Annabeth at first light.
Percy was glad that Annabeth was an early riser because he ran into her nearly half-way towards the dining hall. She apparently was coming to meet him too.
"Morning Seaweed brain." The daughter of Athena smiled at him. "Are you okay? You look like you're going to be sick."
"Well, I had a weird dream." He admitted immediately. "Could you tell me what the Oracle of Delphi is?"
Annabeth paled when he said that, "How do you know about the Oracle, Percy?"
"It's kind of a long story." Percy told her as he rubbed the back of his head.
"Tell me. Now"
Hey guys, sorry it has taken too long I might not be able to up date often because I've just gotten a job and on top of it I have to go to school. But I will do my best.
