Chapter 2: Removing the Curse and New Relevations
A dirty blond hair girl was on the beautiful, magical city of Olympus as she was designing some temples for many gods and goddesses that she forgot about her friends, especially her boyfriend she had forgotten about. You see, Annabeth never even officially seen him since the end of the Giant War and she had initially thought he was happy. Unknown to her, he left the godly world with permission of Zeus and the Olympian council to seek new love and to find a purpose in life. This was a secret that everyone kept away because they don't want that stupid spoil daughter of Athena to find their savior and bring him back only to throw him away.
As Annabeth was working on a project, her mother Athena, dismisses her to have a break. She was glad that she finally has a break and decided to see some of her friends. When she arrived at camp, she receives a cold-shoulder, a feeling that she wants to know why. None of her siblings recognized her anymore, the campers forgot her, even her old friends did. What worse was the fact that Percy Jackson, her boyfriend was gone for good? She looked everywhere for him, but when she asked her rival, Clarisse, the news broke the daughter of Athena.
Clarisse said, "Haven't you heard, Percy Jackson left camp because of you. He ventured into the mortal world to find a replacement of you, which is a good thing for him." As Clarisse left, Annabeth was on the edge of tears. Why hasn't anyone told her anything? This was vital information that she needs to know, but everyone kept it to themselves. Unknown to her the daughter of Ares and the other demigods were smirking as they broke the stupid dumb blond daughter of Athena. She decided that work is more important than life, well news flash. Everyone changes and reality will be a shock for her when she hears about Percy's new girlfriend.
On the other side of the world, Draco Malfoy was sitting down in his couch with his friends and rivals. His ex-fiancé older sister, Daphne Greengrass, was sitting comfortably next to his best mate, Theodore Nott, but was also glaring at him for hurting her sister. Time is a vital essence in all life work, but when you denied that, everything would go downhill. That is what he did. He didn't have time for his fiancé and looked at where it got him. She left him for a man that would give her everything that he didn't have. The man provided Astoria things he could not: wealth, money, time, love, and a chance to remove the blood curse. It hurt him to think about her because she is the only thing he thought about.
Pansy Parkinson asked, "So, Draco, what are we going to do, now. Astoria is gone, and we have no way to get her back because we don't know where she is." Hermione, the bright witch she is, began to ramble of finding Astoria's wand, but of course, that would take time, and they don't have time because, by the time they react her down, she would be in a different place. All this time, Zambini remained quiet because he was wondering what other countries would destroy the betrothed contract. France still does the betrothal contract, along with Russia, Germany, Hungary, Austria, Switzerland, and other European countries he knew. Asia is also out as it also popular among purebloods to do so. North America does not have betrothed contract as they think that everyone should be given freedom and he fears for what it might do to the Wizarding society.
Theodore asked Blaise, "Blaise, you been quiet. Do you have any idea where Astoria is?" At this, everyone turned towards him with wanting to know where to find Astoria. Blaise sighs loudly as he looked up at everyone.
He said, "I think she is going to America." The entire group was outraged of why would Astoria go to America and so on. America has tight security of those traveling to America whether they are wizards or muggles or immigrants or not. You couldn't get in or out without the ministry or the government knowing.
Daphne asked, "Why would Astoria go to America. Sure I know it is beautiful and all, but why would she go there." Daphne is smarter than she looks. Just because she is a pretty girl doesn't mean she is smart like her sister. Her sister is book smart while Daphne is smart by understanding the situation.
Blaise replies, "Think about it guys. The Malfoys sign a contract with the Greengrass for a betroth marriage and which place is better to go to than a place where betroth marriages is ban." Everyone has their mouth like an 'O.' They never thought about that. Sure everyone thought Astoria was okay with Draco Malfoy, but Daphne knew she never likes him because of his spoil self.
Draco asked, "So how are we are going to get past the American Security. Its a lot harder to get into than the Gringotts Wizarding Bank. Security is tight especially with immigrants coming to America every second. We could get reported, and that is never a good thing. Our job is on the line and our future too." The golden trio did break into the Gringotts before and was successful, but they don't want to break in there again. But now they hear a country that has security that rivals the Gringott. Harry was very nervous because he and his friends nearly got out of there alive.
Hermione was planning on doing some visa documents, which make take some time. These documents will help them make sure that they can reach out to Astoria quickly enough and bring her back safely. If she doesn't want to return, then they have to use excessive force if Hermione was working on a plan to get Astoria back, the two couples, Perseus Jackson and his new girlfriend Astoria Greengrass were now visiting Percy's home country.
Astoria knew that the outside world has changed, but she never thought America to develop into a metropolis in less than five years. There were skyscrapers everywhere; hotels house the size of a manor, apartment complex, and so on. Wherever they went, there were more people than before. They went to Manhattan, Percy's home state. Astoria was glad that Percy had valued their time together because unlike Malfoy, who never brought her on a date, he only talked to her in the Malfoy's manor and that how her life with them is. But Percy used every amount of time they had, together and got her things that were just too adorable to passes by. He got her cute stuff polar bear and even got her some muggle books to read. It was more than Malfoy could ever give her.
The best part was how he gave everything that Astoria could never think of having. Time, the time to spend her entire life to the fullest. That was the best time of her life, and she was grateful for the things Percy had done. No one has ever looked at her like the way Percy looked at her. Sure, boys at Hogwarts look at her like a trophy or some possessions that they thought they could keep. Then Malfoy thought the same thing, and she tries to tell him to go out more, but he ignores her complaint. Percy was the only person that sees her as a human being rather than some prize that everyone sees her be. He took the time actually to know her, a method that every pureblood had long forgotten and that is why Astoria is fascinated with muggle technology, culture, and traditions.
It was things like this that Astoria treasured and she wished she went to Illevemory instead of Hogwarts. Sure, Hogwarts was the best wizarding school there was, but living in America means that she can do whatever she wanted and do what she does best, without any prejudice. It was a miracle to her to see how much America had evolved. Every aspect of it just made her wished that her family had gone to America because they had the best programs that would make them see what the world is.
But of course, her family declined to go to America because they were supporters of Lord Voldemort and it hurt their family. Now, with nothing left, they made her marry Draco Malfoy, the boy who used to bullied her because she was smarter than the average Slytherin. She was top of her class, but that doesn't mean that she was bullied by other students, especially her older sister friends. Daphne had been protective of her, and that means no dating whatsoever. Daphne had been anxious about her blood curse, and Percy was going to introduce her to an old friend of his that may help her with that curse. After having fun in New York City, they went to the Empire State Building, and there was a secret that Astoria was about to see and it may shock her to see what the Americans were hiding.
Percy went to the front desk and demanded a key card, well the key card to the 600th floor, which Astoria doubt there is. The man declines until he saw Percy's face and paled drastically. Not only is Percy is the legendary hero of Olympus, but he is also the minister of the American Ministry and the man in charge of the security of who goes to America. He is in league with the president of the United States, Donald Trump. He controls everything there is, and there is no escape from him, without him knowing. He has eyes everywhere, whether you realize it or not. The man in the front desk gives Percy the key card, and they went to an isolated elevator. Percy drags Astoria to the elevator and put the key into the slot hole. She saw the screen of the elevator read '600' when there were only 100 on the lift. The elevator sped up to the top and 10 seconds passed by and the door open.
What she saw made her jaws dropped, and her eyes budged wide open. In front of her is the magnificent city of Olympus, the same Olympus that her parents read to her when she was having trouble sleeping. The stories about Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, the mythical heroes, monsters, beings, deities, and other gods and goddesses. Percy turned towards her and said dramatically, "Astoria Greengrass, welcome to my home. Welcome to Mount Olympus, the ancient city of the gods." She was in awe as she was witnessing the once in a lifetime opportunity to see this beautiful city. She has tears in her eyes as she hugged the stuffed bear that Percy had won her.
She said, "Percy, this... this is too much. I love you Percy, but why are we here." Percy grabbed her hand and gave her a smile that she has learned to love. The smile that made her heart fluttered with happiness and peace that nothing was going to stop them from their love. Percy walked her towards the temple, a temple in particular that will make a difference in her life.
Percy said, "We are going to see a goddess of magic herself, Hecate. I feel like she may know how to remove the curse from you and your ancestor so that you won't die. I love you Astoria, but this is the gift I give you. The gift of love to you, Astoria, and know this, no matter what, I love you with all my heart that I would sacrifice myself to save you." Astoria had tears in her eyes as no other man had told her this as they would try to take advantage of her, but Percy was different. He will protect them to the end of the world, no matter what happens and believed that he and she are destined to be together. As they got closer to the temple, Astoria saw the symbol of the goddess. It was a wheel shape with a star in the middle. There were torches around the temple as it began to be very mystical.
Percy arrived at the temple and knocked on the door, and a beautiful woman walked out of her throne. The women smiled back at Percy and towards her, as it reminded Astoria of her mother that had died during the war. She missed her dearly, and her family was about to be wiped out if, a betrothed contract wasn't sighed between the Malfoys and the Greengrass. The lady said, "Ah, Perseus Jackson how may I help you. Oh, you brought me one of my pet people, the wizards, and witches." Percy then started explaining how he needed the goddess help of removing the curse, and the goddess listened to his words carefully, and the goddess smiled at Percy as she knew what to do.
Hecate said, "I know how to remove the curse, as it was I who cast the curse on your ancestor. So I will remove the curse for you. I, Lady Hecate, Titaness of witchcraft, necromancy, magic, crossroad, etc., daughter of the Titan Perses and Asteria, I hereby removed the blood curse from the witch, Lady Astoria Greengrass, and her descendants. She will no longer suffer from the blood curse as I disband the curse forever." As Hecate finished this, an orb flew out of Astoria's mouth and into Hecate's hand. The goddess took the orb int he jar, and Astoria was relieved for once in her life as she doesn't have to worry about anything anymore.
After that, Percy gave Hecate a small token, an by token she means giving the goddess a handful of golden drachmas, in which the goddess declined by saying she doesn't want any trouble. Percy smiled back at the goddess and waved her goodbye, and so did Astoria. She was glad that Percy was able to give her best present she ever received. To lift her curse forever and now the weight of the world she had carried for so long has been lifted from her. She was pleased about it, and she was smiling. The couple went back down to New York City and enjoyed the rest of the days, together.
Little did they know that Astoria's old friends, rival, and family are trying to help her and get her back to their community. She will have a difficult choice to make, live in a place of peace or return to the place she has scorned for what they did to her and her family. All she wanted was peace and live peacefully with Percy Jackson as their lives, with no disturbance.