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Chapter 4 – Drinks from Shire and Breaking Out

Percy's P.O.V

Needless to say, we got lucky. In fact we were really lucky that the um… Wizard came when he did and helped to calm down the situation. Right now we were all sitting at a table. Nico was to my right and Gandalf and the king sat across from us. Despite how much I wanted to strangle Nico for separating me from Annabeth there was nothing that could be done now but to find her. I know she is a strong fighter and has knocked me on my back plently of times, but I just wanted to know where she was. Grover was with her, and I could feel that he was far away so that meant she was far too. I felt myself growing more and more concerned that I didn't know Gandalf was talking to me until I heard Nico speak up.

"Oh and the boy staring off into space is Perseus-"

"Percy." I cut in. Nico looked annoyed that I interrupted him but I could also see a spark of amusement in his eyes.

"My name is Percy Jackson." I didn't like it when people called me Perseus. Nico knew that and probably started to call me by that name to draw my attention back.

"Well, Master Di'angelo and Jackson. I'm sure you have quite the tale to tell us on how you got here." The old man: Gandalf, spoke up while he smoked. Aragorn, the king, was simply watching us with curiostity. I assume two teenagers falling from the sky was not an everyday occurrence and he looked a bit suspicuious of us.

"It's all Percy's fault. You just had to find that stupid rock and then let Travis and Connor hold it."

"What do you mean my fault? And how do we even know for sure it was the shiny rock?"

"Because nothing like this happened before and it glowed. Not to mention the vertex that formed around us. I'm pretty sure it was the rock." I opened my mouth to argue further with Nico but Gandalf spoke before I could.

"You mentioned a rock, what did it look like?"

"Well at first I thought it was a solid black rock but then the blackness rubbed off and a bright greenish color was shining through. It's shape reminded me of Coquina Seashells." I answered; I found it and so I had more time to look at it.

"Anything else Master Jackson?" Gandalf was watching me closely. I felt like he was seeing right through me.

"U-Um... Well it had odd writing on it. And... Don't call me Master Jackson, really. You can just call me Percy."

"Strange writing? What did it say?" This time it was Aragorn who spoke up.

"I don't know. I've never seen writing like it before. Neither did my girlfriend Annabeth." I watched them glance at each other a bit warily.

"Before I heard you mentioning that name. Were there others with you?" Aragorn asked. He seemed nice enough when he wasn't pointing a sword at Nico's throat.

"Yes. There were five others who were with us but we were all separated. Grover, Annabeth, Thalia, Connor, and Travis."

"Grover and Annabeth were close to each other at the time and I think he grabbed her so they are likely in the same place like Percy and I was. Thalia seemed to be trying to strangle the life out of Travis and Connor so they are unluckily likely with her." Nico seemed slightly entertained when he mentioned Thalia and the Stoll Brothers. I couldn't help but smile as well. That was probably an interesting mix.

"So there were more of you then... Hm... Very interesting. Aragorn these two look tired perhaps you should give them rooms to stay in. I have some other business to attend to." With that the Wizard stood up and walked out of the room. For a moment I thought I saw a butterfly land on his staff, but it was gone in a blink of an eye so I probably only imagined it. Aragorn stood up and looked at Nico and I.

"Follow me, I'll see to it that you're both given a room."

Meanwhile in Mirkwood

Annabeth's P.O.V

Being captured by a bunch of elves was not really my favorite thing to do. That is until Grover and I got to their kingdom. It was connected to different trees and there were arches with seemingly no pillars of support. The colors were all earth toned and yet very beautiful. I had a feeling that Grover was just as much as in awe as I was. I felt a shove at my back and was forced to continue walking and stop gawking at the sight before me. It was something I never have seen before and probably never will after we leave.

Grover and I walked down long halls. The halls were greatly lit up and there were carvings in the walls that obviously took a while. I lost count of how many times I stopped and stared only to be shoved and forced to continue walking. Finally we reached what I assumed was dungeons due to the barred doors. But if these were considered dungeons then the bedrooms must be amazing. They were rather large spaces that were carved into the walls underground. It seemed to have a squarish spiraling that went down at least twenty feet if not more. It was still lit up nicely on the outside of the little rooms and sunlight could still come through.

Grover and I were pushed into the same cell and then they locked us in. I patted Grover's back trying to calm the nerves of the satyr who was obviously disliking being underground. They had taken our weapons (really mine and Grover's oversized stick from the forest). Luckily they didn't notice that my hat was tucked away under my shirt and they didn't think to take Grover's pipes.

"You two will stay here until your audience with our king." One of the elves said formally as the leader of the little group, Legolas, walked up the stairs. I waited until the guard walked away, probably not worried of watching us. Once he was out of sight I turned to Grover.

"We don't have time to wait for some king. We need to find the others. Luckily I have a plan to get out of here. You can use your pipes and-"

"You know, Elves have really good hearing and I can hear you making your escape plans, human." I frowned; being quiet wasn't going to work maybe Greek will. The guard walked back over to ensure we were still in the cells.

"Του παντελονιού σας έπεσε κάτω." (Your pants fell down.) I said in a serious tone. The guard looked confused. "Τα μαλλιά σας έχει προκαλέσει αναστάτωση πολύ, έχετε ανάγκη να βουρτσίσετε." (Your hair is messed up too, you need to brush it.) I watched his expression and fought the urge to smile; they did not know Greek. Grover was silently snickering and the Guard left our presence again utterly confused.

"Τα μαλλιά σας έχει προκαλέσει αναστάτωση πολύ, έχετε ανάγκη να βουρτσίσετε." (Use your pipes to manipulate the plants. Maybe they can unlock the cell or break the doors.) Grover nodded and played his pipes, plants began to grow from cracks in the walls and come closer to us. They wrapped their vines around the door and moved in all directions. I was actually surprised that the guard didn't return yet. Perhaps he thought it was our goal to make him return. I would be fine with that; the longer he was away the better.

The door gave away and with a loud thump it hit the floor. I looked at Grover who seemed panicked at the noise. Quickly I ran over the door and through the plants. "Έρχονται Grover!" (come) He followed quickly after me when we heard the guard yell at us to stop. Grover played a note and attempted to have a plant trip him but it was in vain and the elf dodged it. Grover yelped and ran ahead of me up the stairs. But he abruptly stopped and I ran into his back.

"Grover why did-" I stopped talking when I noticed the elves in front of us with their arrows trained on us and the other guards behind us. We were trapped... They took Grover's pipes away once they realized that's how he controlled the plants and threw us into another cell. After that there were a few more attempts. The second time I picked the lock with a stray bobby-pin, nut we didn't even get two feet out when they caught us. Then Grover tried to kick in the door, that didn't work. I managed to lure and Elf into our cell with taunting and a great deal of annoyance and we attempted to hold him hostage but he was saved and then they separated Grover and I.

The next plan was a lot better. I put on my Yankees cap and turned invisible. Grover told me in a whisper to run; obviously trying to get the guards to come over. They did and threw the cell door open in frustration. They asked where I went and Grover said I fled as he begged me to. The elves ran around as I watched; waiting for the best time to slid away and get the keys for Grover. The time came quickly as they were running down the stairs and I slipped the keys off of an elves belt. A lot harder said then done I must say. He almost caught me twice. I thought I heard him mutter something about just as bad as when the dwarfs escaped. I decided to ignore it and went back to Grover and unlocked his cell. We snuck out of the gates of Mirkwood and I took off my cap. We climbed the trees and decided to go tree by tree and stay off the path.

Legolas' P.O.V

I had gone to meet Gimli on the edge of the forest. He always complained about coming here and often would get lost in the forest. I always thought it was rather amusing however not today. We just got some strange visitor and I felt like leaving them there may not prove to be the wisest idea. I tried to shake the feeling and smiled as I say my friend approaching on a pony.

"That darn Elf, asking for me to come all this way and into those cursed woods. Where my father was held prisoner none the less."

"Gimli, it is good to see you again my friend." He huffed and grumbled about the forest some more. He had to dismount and walk the pony through. The walk to the kingdom of Eryn Lasgalen was only a few hours but half way through I heard something moving through the trees. Too slow to be spiders and not fast or fluent enough to be elves either. I reached for an arrow but stopped once I saw a familiar blonde head.

"I suggest you move a bit to the left my friend." I told Gimli but he merely snorted.

"I'm not afraid of anything in this forest. Besides nothing can catch me off guard!" As he uttered those last woods I watched as the human girl fell from the tree and landed on Gimli, bringing him onto the ground.

"I did warn you to move a bit to the left." As I spoke I moved a bit as the strange creature called Grover fell where I previously was.

"It seems you two have escaped the holding cells." I said as I watched them slowly try to get back to their feet.

"Holding cells? As to be expected of elves. What you need are some Dwarven prisons!"

(one day later)

"Impressive Master Dwarf, that is the fastest they have ever gotten out." One of the elven guards said as he looked at the empty cell where the human and creature once were.

Meanwhile in the Shire

Thalia's P.O.V

"You can search far and wide, you can drink the whole town dry. But you'll never find a beer so brown, but you'll never find a beer so brown. as the one we drink in our home town, as the one we drink in our home town!"

"You can drink your fancy ales; you can drink em by the flagon, but the only brew for the brave and true... Comes from the green dragon!"

I sat in the corner of the "tavern" that the hobbits dragged us to after we crashed into them, saying that regardless of the current circumstances, occasions like these should be celebrated. Watching the two danced around the bar with the Stolls brothers joining them. It was hard enough to think of a plan without having to watch these two idiots dance around like they were Dionysus kids. But when if I wasn't I probably wouldn't have caught the two trying to try their first beers. Jumping out of my chair I ran over to the two and grabbing the drinks out of their hand and placing them back onto the bar they grabbed them from.

"Oh no you don't!" I yelled at the brothers.

"Oh come on Thalia please, just this once!" Pleaded Travis.

"I will not let you two have even a sip on my watch." I yelled, before turning to the hobbits. "And what are you two thinking their underage!"

"I don't know what you mean by underage, I've been drinking since I was a wee lad." Pippin said to me.

"Besides if they're singing and dancing without any drinking what's the point?" Merry pointed out.

I was about yell at them when Conner thought it'd be a good idea to but in. "Besides Thalia you know the saying, "when in Rome do as the Romans do", right?"

All it took was one good punch to knock that idea out of his thick skull; with a little too much force I sent him crashing through a table. One thing led to another before too long we were in a full-fledged bar fight. Which got us all thrown out of the bar for the night, the hobbits not too happy with me. They started talking off to the side; leaving me with the two fools to deal with.

"Thalia, you suck!" Conner yelled throwing a stick at me. I turned to him and lifted my bow off of my back, notching an arrow as I did. I gave him a cold glare and said;

"Conner, I will give you a fifteen second head start." My tone revealed that I was obviously pissed. Fear filled his eyes and he ran for hills almost knocking over a hobbit who was walking over to merry and pippin. He handed a letter to the two and I lowered my bow to watch what was going on I between them. They looked over the letter and pushed one another back and forth yelling about it. Curious, I walked over to the two.

"Hey what's going on?" I asked.

"Well we got a letter from an old friend of ours." Merry said.

"Really? You two seem looked upset about it."

"Yeah well it's less of a letter and more of... A summoning... For all of us, you three included."

"What? Give me that." I ripped the paper out of his hands and looked over it.

Dear Mariadoc Brandybuck and Peregrin Took,

I hope you're doing well and I am sorry for the short notice. But I have heard word of three strange children landing in the shire. If you would be as kind as to look for those children for me, I'd be very grateful. Also I will send for you and the children to be picked up the night this letter is received. So be quick to gather the three and some supplies before you're ride shows up, I will see you in Gondor where Aragorn and I will be waiting.

-Gandalf

"Isn't this a little bit of a short notice?!" I yelled at the two.

"Not for Gandalf it isn't." Pippin mentioned.

"Will you explain to me what's happening then?"

"Well for starters we're going to Gondor." I was fuming but my anger was quenched and replaced with a feeling of inherit fear by the sight of a large shadow from overhead.

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-I will answer any question for the first person to guess correctly what Gandalf has sent to retrieve Merry, Pippin, Connor, Travis, and Thalia. Or if you're a guest I'll post the question and answer on the next chapter's author's note.