Chapter 13:
I was falling to my death, or so I thought. Why would Bobby push me? Maybe Mother Earth got to him too and he couldn't refuse. Then I touched the water. I felt powerful, and realized what Bobby had really done. He had pushed me to the sea so that I could help them. Wow, he really is a son of Athena. I mean err, Minerva. Dad please help me do this. With that I told the water to take me to the cliff. I felt like I was flying. All the water under me, pushing me to my destination. When I got there I saw almost everyone was hurt and the dirt-people where using some wooden swords. I hoped no one was dead while the water was forming a little water tornado under me. The water covered me up to my waist. I was angry really angry when I saw all that. I was about to do something when I saw a dirt thing stab Kit in the back. That did it, I screamed and the tornado exploded. Water flew everywhere.
When the water was almost gone, I felt weak. I used all my energy to run to Kit. He was still conscious but I was about not to be. I told him not to be scared, that he would be fine. He groaned but I could see horror in his eyes. He probably thought he was going to die. With my last strength I called the water and cleaned his wounds. I collapsed besides him. Grover help. Was the last thing I thought before I blacked out.
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I woke up to hear a commotion. I open my eyes and felt a straw in my mouth. Hazel was holding a glass that probably contained nectar and ambrosia. She saw I was awake and smiled but made a sign for me to drink and not to talk. I didn't argue because I was feeling so calmed I wanted to save my energy. I was really comfortable until I heard what the commotion was about. "He can't go, he almost died. He is way too weak." Someone said. I think it was Lauren. "He must to fulfill the prophecy!" said someone else. This time it was a male's voice. They must be talking about Kit. At least he is alive. Someone else talked too. This time I was sure it was Grover. "Percy is strong. And even if you don't let him go he will go." I started processing everything. Lauren didn't think I should go. I looked at Hazel and she winked at me. I had never seen her so happy what was going on? I guess every woman has a motherly side.
I started to get up. As soon as I did I saw Grover. He grinned at me and said in general. "Guys why don't we ask him?" everyone turned to face me. Everyone that was going on the quest was there. Hazel, obviously Kit, Grover, Lauren, Bobby and Reyna. Lupa was also there with them. I had to go on the quest; there was no way I would stay. "I have to go," I said "there is no way I am staying. But we can discuss that in a minute. How is everyone?" I looked around the nurse and saw only a few beds with people which shocked me. "How long was I out?" I asked, just as I noticed Kit seemed fine too. It was Lupa who answered. "Everyone is alive; you took the worst of it. You were out for a day and a half. Right now it 10:00 a.m. and there are only five days left till the eclipse. I shall say, you did prove yourself a son of Poseidon and a pup of mine. I am honored that you are a part of my camp Greek Hero. Because of this I shall not assure you Greeks are of my liking, but you are." These words shocked everyone.
They all looked at each other until I broke the silence. "Well I hope everyone is packed because we have to leave now." We all looked at Bobby who shrugged and he told me he had gotten a letter. "I got a letter telling me that an Ophiotaurus or something like that has been stolen. I think it was my mother who sent the letter. She thinks when one of Gaea's sons wake he will kill it and make a whole ritual to get even more powerful. It was stolen from Olympus itself." I didn't hear the last part, I had a flashback. I was saving a sea-cow from a net. The hippocampi told me someone needed my help and I went. It was trapped… My thought trailed off when I heard Grover say "Bessie!" everyone turned to him as if he had lost his mind. "That's the Ophiotaurus' name." he explained. "Percy found it and saved it. I took it to Olympus because of the Power it can give to someone." This seemed to get Lauren back the first topic. "Percy, you are too weak to move. You have been unconscious for a day and a half! It's not healthy for you to go. You almost died!" I looked at her and sighed. I told her I had to go, she got mad and stormed off.
"Not again" said Kit and ran after her. I raised my eyebrow at Reyna who hadn't talked. She gave me a you-don't-want-to-know look and chuckled. Then I turned to see Bobby. "You are such a son of Minerva. Always with crazy risky plans, but they almost always work." Said I to him. He looked surprised and asked. "You are not mad at me? I threw you off a cliff; I thought you would want to kill me. Why aren't you mad?" I laughed and answered. "I think you remind me of someone. But I think she wouldn't even apologize. So don't worry about it. I know you meant well."
He smiled and I remembered something, "Hey, did the letter say what way we have to go?" I asked. He nodded and answered, "Yes it said um, Bessie I guess, is in the Grand Canyon but it also said I had to be careful. For it would not be the only place we might have to go." Cerro Alto Mountain. I thought. Maybe the prophecy didn't mean we had to defeat a giant. It meant we could defeat a giant. I ignored my thoughts and just said "You guys already packed?" They all nodded and I turned to Grover. When he saw me looking he spoke up, "Just like old times. You wouldn't remember though." He sighed and continued. "Well I packed some things for you too. A tent, some nectar and ambrosia, some clothes and your prizes from the game." I didn't understand what he was saying. The game hadn't ended had it? "Umm, I didn't win. And by the way, thanks for saving me. I assume it was you because of the link." He smiled as if amused and told me, "Everyone there told Lupa you had saved them, especially Kit who was about to die. He told Lupa you had used some water that had healed him almost completely and that took your last strength. I almost died too you know? Because of the empathy link if one of us dies its probable we both do. But anyways I owed you. You have saved my life so many times already I had to pay you back so I did everything I could to stay awake and told the nymphs to tell Lupa. Then I passed out so I really didn't save you but I did send help."
With this we all left to find Kit and Lauren. We found them by the beach holding hands. It didn't surprise me; I somehow knew it was coming. What shocked me was when they heard us coming Kit looked at me and smiled. I knew it was probably for saving his life but it was still surprising. I told the rest of my company to wait and went to them. Lauren sighed when I approached and I knew she didn't want me to talk but I did anyways. "Hey. Lauren, I know you worry about me and I really appreciate that. If it where something else I would do what you told me but I have to go. I still have lost memories and I want them back. I think this quest may help me remember something about other quests." I said this and gave her my best puppy look I could. She sighed but told me she understood. "I understand. If I couldn't remember anything I would do everything to try and get my memories back. Okay so how are we going?"
This question got me off guard. I hadn't thought of the transportation. After the attack the other day, we had to be off the ground as much as possible. I had an idea. Dad, please help me. I whistled and seven pegasi came down the sky. As I saw them coming I assumed Kit and Lauren would be surprised because they had never seen a pegasi but everyone was open mouthed.
Good day Lord, I heard you needed us and I brought a few friends. Said a horse that was standing in front of the pack. They all bowed at me and I said. "Good day to you too. Yes actually we need your help on a quest. We have to go to Colorado, the Grand Canyon to be precise. I know it will be hard for you and I am really sorry to ask you for this. We will rest of course for you won't make it all the way if we don't. Oh, and can you please introduce me to everyone?" All the pegasi had unusual colors. They were beautiful I was dumb-struck. Of course my Lord, the horse said. The Golden one is my wife, her name is Shine. She is the head of this pack basically I just follow her orders. I assumed that was a joke because all the pack laughed. If horses can laugh. Hello my Lord, Shine said. Who will I have the pleasure of taking? I didn't have to think twice about it. "Bobby," I said "meet Shine. She will be taking you." He walked forward to her "It would be an honor" he said and I turned to the other horse again. I nodded for it to keep going.
Well the rest are my children, except the soft-brown one. He is Oak. He is my daughter's boyfriend, her name is Snow. She is obviously the white one. They are always together, it's annoying. I chuckled at this. I wondered if anyone ever thought that about me. I did seem to have a difficult time to remember this Annabeth but was she my girlfriend or my enemy? I could just feel strong feeling but I didn't know which ones. Its really nice meeting you lord. Said Snow, who will ride me? She had a sweet calming voice I could swear she was a singer. "Lauren, come over here. This is snow, she will be taking you in this journey." Lauren was still open mouthed and simply said, "You are beautiful." Sadly she said that to the horse and not to me. Oh well.
Hey Master. Oak interrupted my thoughts. I want to ask you for two things. One is can I get someone that likes that girl. Because I want to be close to MY girl. And second do you have any food on you master? Donuts would be better. He reminded me of someone. Blackjack. I was happy I remembered my Pegasus name but didn't have much time to think about it because everyone was waiting for me to speak. "Okay, Kit this is Oak he will be taking you. He is actually snows boyfriend so I think you and Lauren will have to spend some quality time together." When I said this I turned to Lauren. She was blushing a deep red, I had to chuckle. Kit didn't say anything because the Pegasus was getting away from him. I didn't understand what was happening and I never did but I still took care of it. "Kit," I said, "do you have any food on you? Well you obviously do but something with sugar in it?" Kit answered a little bit confused. "Um sure I have some donuts I convinced my cabin to give me. They saved them from the last time an Ares' kid won Tag-War." As he said this he took the donut box out as if to prove it.
As soon as Oak saw the box he literally jumped and ran to Kit. Kit understood and took out one for the horse. The horse had found his soul mate, he was in paradise. I laughed at that thought but kept going. "Okay so who is next?" I said to the black horse, I really wanted to know his name. Well, next is the soft pink one. She is my eldest daughter and her name is Rose. We called her that because she was born with this color but depending on the season it changes, it's been a while since she decided to wear pink again. She has a gift of nature given to her by Pan. That's why she can change color. I think it was obvious who Rose was meant for so I didn't hesitate to call him. "Grover this is Rose, you will be really connected to her. She has a gift of nature given to her by Pan so you two have a lot in common" Grover's eyes lit up and he went towards her. "I have never met a Pegasus like you, you are amazing." He told her and surprising all of us she answered. "I am unique, or weird whatever people like to call it. But I am happy" we were all open mouthed and Rose noticed. "Oh sorry," she said "Pan gave me the ability to talk to the animals and since he speaks English you can all understand me." Grover looked as if he was going to cry. My thought where again on Blackjack when I heard a sobbing. This one in my head.
"What's wrong?" I asked the sobbing horse. I'm sorry Lord, it's just that all of this happiness reminds me how happy I was with my boyfriend. I don't wish to bother you; I just didn't think you would notice. This horse was obviously broken hearted. It's going to be okay, another female voice said, he is just injured. The vet already said he would survive. The leader Pegasus talked again. These are my other two daughters Mia, the one crying and Fire the one consoling her. They are twins. They were both kind of orange, like a ginger.
"Okay, Reyna this is Mia, Mia this is Reyna. Hazel this is Fire, Fire this is Reyna." While I said this I pointed towards the respective horse. I told Reyna the horse would understand what she was going through. I had noticed she was always wearing a sad look on her face. I wondered if it was because of the Jason guy. I assumed I was right. Lastly I turned to the leader, father or husband or whatever you want to call it. I looked closely at him for the first time. He was gray but he was glowing. I had never seen anything like him. He was amazing and I was sure he wasn't just any Pegasus. "Who are you?" I asked. He actually grinned at this. This I can't reveal at the moment. I can just say we are your fathers special force it you would like to call it that. He was more than any of the Pegasus here. "I can't ride you. I am not worthy of you." I said. Young hero, you it is I who is not worthy of you. But I won't take you. Oh and maybe you would prefer English not even the pegasi understand Greek. "Αυτό που είναι εσείς ομιλία α…" I trailed off. I turned around and saw everyone looking at me including Lupa.
When did Lupa get here? I thought. I saw her give me a dirty eye but turned to look directly towards the Pegasus. It was getting frustrating not to know what to call him. "What are you doing here?" Lupa barked. She looked like she was about to attack. What I heard next I heard it in my mind, but I knew Lupa heard it too. Lupa you still don't get it do you? What happened was years ago and anyways you know we are the same. This made Lupa madder. "I told you and Chiron I would attack you if you ever came near this place again. I did enough by not killing this boy. He has proven himself worthy by saving some campers but he shouldn't have lived that much. Juno made me treat him nice but that won't happen with you or any other Greek. I have no problem with your family but you better get out of here now." She was barely holding on. The horse sighed but did what he was told. Before that he told me something. I will see you again my Lord. In the meanwhile be careful. With that he was gone.
I was stunned but this encounter. Everyone else was either scared or confused by the one sided conversation. I had to ask Lupa what was going on. "Lupa what was that? Who was he?" She looked at me as if it was my fault but still answered. "He didn't tell you did he? It is not my place to tell you but he will tell you. I'm sure of that." I just nodded and wondered why no one wanted to tell me who he was. "Well won't you go?" Lupa asked as if she wanted for me to leave which I thought was actually the cause. I was about to tell her I didn't have a ride when I heard him. I would have been happy if he hadn't been saying what he was saying. Boss, they took the kids!
I know this wasn't the best chapter but it is important for the future. Sorry it took me so long to upload I had exams all week.