Here is chapter ten. I hope you like it

Chapter 10

Walking down stairs I felt like I was going to throw up. The last line of the prophecy scared me. I'm just so confused about it. The whole thing was confusing. When I reached the bottom of the stairs Grover scrambled up looking at me nervous his eyes flitting between me and the floor. I must have looked like I was about to pass out because Chiron came up to me and laid a hand on my forearm in a way to catch me if I fell over.

"What was the Prophecy child?" Chiron asked his eyes full of concern.

With a shaky breath I recited it for Chiron "It was You shall go west to the god who has turned, You shall find what was stolen, and see it safely returned. That was all"

I left out the rest of the prophecy I was to scared to say it aloud.

"Are you sure Percy? Allot of the time a prophecy has a double meaning."

"I'm sure" I reassured him even though he looked like he didn't believe me he let it go.

"That's good right!" Grover interjected the tension "The first line must mean Hades and the second means you will get the bolt back right, right!"

"Maybe," Chiron said to Grover then turning to me "Percy a quest is for three you and two others one has already agreed to help if you will accept them."

"Who would want to go on this quest."

"Luke come on in"

Luke walked in and honestly he was the least expected person I thought would go on this quest. He gave a small wave.

"What's up Percy… So can I go on the quest with you?" He asked

"Well you're crazy but I guess."

Chiron piped in "Well that leaves one more person to go on this quest. Now who do you choose Percy?"

I looked over to Grover. "So what do you say G-man want to go on a quest."

He spluttered "W-what you want me! Seriously Percy are you sure I'll probably end up getting you killed."

"There is no one I would rather go on a quest with. You're my best friend." I told him

"Then it's settled," Chiron announced, "You will be leaving tomorrow morning."

With those last words we left the Big house to prepare for this quest. Grover and Luke went towards the cabins whereas I went towards the lake needing some time to think. I have no idea what to expect with what might come. It was kind of annoying though that my father only claimed me so I could clean up his mess but at least he claimed me. Also this quest could help me find my mother. Since she is dead and we are going to Hades realm then there could be a chance I could get her back.

"Percy!" Annabeth called out to me running in my direction.

"Yeah, Whatcha need?" I asked

"I heard you got a quest."

"Yeah I did. It's all because Zeus lost his stupid bolt and blames my father."

"Gods do that Percy they don't really care. They just think we are pawns in their little game." She had so much resentment in her voice I didn't know what to do or say to her. It left me quite speechless. I didn't know a twelve year old could hold so much hate.

Her mood suddenly changed drastically probably because she saw the weird look on my face I was giving her, "No matter Percy you're lucky to go on a quest most dream of going on one and are never able."

"I don't find it lucky," I grumbled "But if you say so."

"Any way Perce I have to go teach some kid greek but make sure you talk to me before you leave because you can't leave without saying goodbye okay?"

"You got it Annabeth see you later man."

After Annabeth left I saw no need to go to the beach she lifted my mood substantially. It's amazing that with one conversation she could turn around my day even with that weird angry outburst. I started to head towards my cabin because I wasn't really feeling dinner at the moment with my impending doom awaiting me. I wasn't even sure what to pack seeing as I had no idea what quest material was. I laid down on my bunk staring at the bed above me. I let my mind wander. After maybe an hour I figured I should actually get prepared for my death.

The next day at about 7 in the morning I woke up and at first it felt like a normal camp day until the knock on my door brought me to reality.

"Hey Percy! Get up you need to eat before the quest!" Luke called and kept banging on the door it didn't seem he was going to be letting up until I showed proof I was awake.

I stumbled towards the door and swung it open.

"Luke I got it can you leave me alone to get dressed please."

"Yeah… Yeah that sounds good. See you at breakfast." He said awkwardly, "Bye."

He turned around and jogged towards the dinning pavilion. Closing the door I started to get ready and then head to breakfast. I grabbed my backpack and gave my cabin one last look and headed towards my food.

At the pavilion everyone got quieter whispering to themselves and giving me jealous glares. I ignored them and sat down at my table and chowed down on pancakes. Once Luke, Grover, and I were done with breakfast we all headed out of the mess hall. Luke got a bunch of good lucks and so did Grover but with everyone being low-key scared of me. When we got to Half-Blood hill I heard shouts of my name. Turning around it was Annabeth sprinting towards me.

"You almost left before saying goodbye." She was really out of breath, "I'm glad I caught you though. I wanted to give you this."

She handed my converse with wings on the side. They were slightly beaten up but it was nice of her I guess.

"Luke gave them to me they are one of his dads they are flying shoes I figured it might help so I'm giving them to you." She gave me a big hug and handed the shoes we exchanged short goodbye's and she taught me how to use the shoes, then she walked back toward camp.

I turned around towards Grover, Luke, and Chiron.

"I can't use them can I?" I asked Chiron.

"No I'm sorry you shouldn't risk it." He responded so I threw them towards Grover.

"They are your's."

He was dumbfounded "Seriously, are you sure."

"Yeah G-man" I told him

"Percy I should have given this to you earlier but I wasn't completely sure but it rightfully belongs to you." Chiron said then pulling out a pen and handing it to me.

"This is a pen." I told him looking at him weirdly

"Take off the cap." He instructed

As I did so it grew into a three foot long double edge sword was in my hands. It had a slight glow and it was the first sword to actually feel correctly weighted.

"Thanks."

"Now get along you have a quest. Also you cannot lose it, it's now bonded to you so no matter what it will return to your pocket back in pen form."

With that I headed towards the van where Luke and Grover were waiting.