I do not own Percy Jackson and the Olympians. I was a little disappointed that no one even bothered to answer about my question last chapter but whatever. Everyone must go and see Donnie Darko NOW!
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Percy POV
I ran to the Big House while looking around at camp. I haven't noticed lately but everyone seems real tense. That's probably because we can all die tomorrow. Barely anyone bothered to look up, wave, or say hi. It just seemed like they were all trying to stay distant.
After running for ten minutes I finally arrived at the Big House where Chiron and Mr. D were sitting down outside. Doing what you ask? Is that even necessary? Of course they are playing pinochle. Do they ever stop playing? I mean it's getting kind of old. But I digress.
"Chiron," I said approaching the centaur, "can I talk to you about…. The prophecy you received about my sixteenth birthday?"
"But Percy, it's not time yet." Chiron answered obviously just trying to avoid it as long as possible.
"My birthday is tomorrow so I think it's time to hear this prophecy." I exclaimed getting a little angrier.
"Please Percy," Chiron started, "just hear me out-"
"No Chiron it's time for me to hear the prophecy now." I said trying to act as confident as possible. I really hope he doesn't kill me.
"Fine child," Chiron said, "come with me."
I followed Chiron into the Big House and sat in a chair in front of Chiron's desk. He sat down behind his desk and looked me in the eye.
"There is something strange about this prophecy Percy." Chiron said.
"What?" I asked impatiently.
"It doesn't rhyme." Chiron said with a confused look on his face like he was trying to figure it out right now.
"Ooooohhhhhhh scary." I mocked. Why was this supposed to be weird?
"Percy," Chiron started, "every time you have heard a prophecy has it rhymed?"
"Yes." I admitted.
"So shut up." Chiron said while sighing. Seemed a little out of character for Chiron but there is a big war soon. That can make even the strongest people stressed out.
"Sorry," I said, "so please go on."
"The first child of the Big Three to turn sixteen
Shall aid or destroy the Lord of Time
The final breath of many shall come
When the army of darkness rises again
But when the Big Three child must make a decision
He shall the twelve or the one he cares for the most.
But if he makes the wrong decision
Then the world will fall in a new Golden Age
But in the end the Big Three child will breath no more"
"Well that was a happy prophecy." I stated sarcastically.
"Well you should be getting to bed Percy," Chiron said sadly, "it's getting late. And we have a… challenging day tomorrow."
I walked out and headed to the Athena cabin. I was looking to tell Annabeth my prophecy. She wont enjoy this. Especially the last line. But I have grown over the Summer to accept the fact that my death is almost inevitable. I arrived at the Athena cabin after several minutes and slowly knocked on the door. Annabeth opened it and looked at me.
"Annabeth can I-" I started but was cut off.
Annabeth just started kissing me in the middle of my sentence. Well im not gonna complain about this. We broke apart after a while and continued.
"talk to you for a little bit." I resumed with a huge smile that faded away just as quickly as it appeared.
Annabeth saw this and answered sadly, "Sure Percy."
We walked to the ocean and sat on the beach. I started creating waves in the water, trying to think of the right way to tell her my prophecy. I mean… im going to die. The prophecy doesn't lie and it said the Big Three child shall child will breath no more. It can't be any more clearer than that.
"Whats this about Percy?" Annabeth asked in a concerned tone.
"It's about my prophecy." I said.
"Oh," Annabeth answered, "what is it?"
"The first child of the Big Three to turn sixteen
Shall aid or destroy the Lord of Time
The final breath of many shall come
When the army of darkness rises again
But when the Big Three child must make a decision
He shall the twelve or the one he cares for the most.
But if he makes the wrong decision
Then the world will fall in a new Golden Age……"
"Percy," she said, "was there another line to the prophecy?" I really wish she wasn't so smart. It would have been so much easier to just not worry her about my death.
"Well, yeah." I said hoping she wouldn't push it any longer.
"Please tell me." Annabeth said sadly. I am pretty sure she already knows what it will say.
"But…. But in the end the Big Three child will breath no more." I finished. I really didn't want to have to say that.
Annabeth's eyes started to tear up and she started to get up. I guess she didn't want me to see her crying. Just as I thought that though she jumped back down towards me and gave me a huge hug. She looked me straight in the eyes and kissed me again before leaving. She did all this yet still cried. I wish there was some way to cheer her up. But the only way to do that will most likely be to somehow not die.
Suddenly a thought came to me. I think I am going to have to send an Iris message to a certain Lord of the Dead. I really hope he agrees to this.
