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Chapter 13
Annabeth's POV
I looked around at the people and animals assembled around me and took a deep breath before I began to talk,
"Ok…Ok I know you all deserve some answers, but first let me ask you a question. Do you know of the Greek or Roman Gods?" I looked around and saw that Peter actually was nodding his head, while the girls and the beavers were looking confused. I couldn't see the fox because Will was still working on him over by the tree and had his back to us.
"Well, I will explain a little so we are all on the same page, at least a little bit. In our world there are stories of Gods that have powers that affect the world. There are 14 major Gods. These are Zeus, also known as Jupiter in his roman form, who is King of all the Gods and is also God of the sky. Then there is Poseidon, known as Neptune, brother to Zeus and God of the Sea and Horses. Then there is Hades, known as Pluto, God of the Underworld and of all the worlds riches, also brother of Zeus. Next is Hera, "her name came out very harsh and left a bitter taste in my mouth, but I continued, "also known as Juno, Queen of the Gods and Goddess of marriage. Next are the two sons of Zeus and Hera. One is known as Hephaestus, known as Vulcan, he is the God of Blacksmiths and of fire. Their other son is Ares, otherwise known as Mars, he is the God of War. Next is Hestia, known as Vesta, Goddess of the Hearth. Next is Athena, known as Minerva, Goddess of Wisdom and War Strategy. Next are the twins. Apollo God of the Sun, music, archery, and healing. Then there is Artemis, known as Diana, Goddess of the Moon and the Hunt. Next is Aphrodite, known as Venus, Goddess of Love and Beauty. Then there is Demeter, known as Ceres, Goddess of agriculture. Another is Dionysus, known as Bacchus, God of wine. Lastly is Hermes, know as mercury, God of thieves and is the messenger of the Gods. There are many more, but these are the fourteen Olympian Gods." I stopped talking to catch my breath and let them absorb this information. I thought back to the after the last Giant War. Two new thrones had been added to the council on the insistence of Percy. Hades and Hestia had finally been given the rights they deserve.
"Well…" I said and their attention instantly snapped back to me, "they are real." There were a few gasps, then there were looks of confusion then denial that crossed their faces. They looked at me like I was crazy then Susan spoke,
"I'm sorry, but that seems to be a little farfetched."
"I know it seems crazy, but it's true. These Gods also come to earth and have kids. They are known as Demigods and we," I gestured to our entire group, "are some of them." Her mouth dropped open the her doubt returned and she said
"How do we know we can believe you?" it was a reasonable question after everything that had happened today.
"Well, let us truly introduce ourselves, and then we can prove it." I stood and then addressed them.
"I am Annabeth Chase, daughter of Athena, goddess of battle strategy and wisdom. I am head counselor of Cabin 6. I went on the quest to return Zeus's Master bolt and Hades Helm of Darkness; I went on a quest into the Sea of Monsters in order to rescue a friend. I held the sky upon my shoulders and I led the quest into the Labyrinth in order to try to defeat the Titan army. I fought in the battle against the Titan army after we couldn't destroy the Labyrinth. I watched the death of the great God Pan and the great inventor Daedalus. I fought in the battle of Manhattan against the Titans. I took a poisonous knife in order to protect Percy. I watched the Titan Kronos vanish before my eyes. I was given the responsibility to rebuild Olympus and the cabins of Camp Half-Blood. I helped return Hermes staff. I went on the quest of Seven. I followed the mark of Athena through Rome and found the Athena Parthenos that hundreds of children of Athena had failed to do. I-I-I fell into…" and I stopped as memories threatened to overtake me, when I suddenly felt a hand on the shoulder. I turned and saw the haunted eyes of Percy, who was the only one I knew, that understood what I went through. He looked at me and I knew I was ok. So I continued, "Tartarus. We found the doors of death and were able to close them. We returned to the quest of seven and fought the Giants in Greece alongside the Gods and won. We then returned to Camp Half-blood to face the Romans and the goddess Gaia. We succeeded." I finished and began to look around. The Pevensies looked downright stunned; the beavers looked about ready to cry, and everyone else looked bored.
"Wow Annie, that was a lot." Thalia said with a smirk. "I guess it's my turn then. My name is Thalia Grace, but I don't wish to be called by my last name. I am a daughter of Zues, God of the skies and King of the Gods. I am the counselor of Cabin one and the Lieutenant of Artemis." She paused and looked at the looks of doubt plastered on their faces. She pinched the bridge of her nose and sighed
"Look id really rather not have to tell you my life story because honestly it could take us all night if we all tell our stories." She looked around the circle and then raised an eyebrow, "How about I show you?"
She suddenly walked into the woods leaving everyone in her wake confused. She returned a few minutes later with wood in her arms. She quickly made a small fire pit and stood back.
"Are you ready?" she asked with a smirk. She knelt down and put her hands close to the wood and sparks flew from her hands causing the wood to catch fire. The Pevensies jumped back and the beavers yelped and jumped behind the tree closest to them. Then I hear Percy beside me begin to snicker,
"Sparky does it again." He said between his chuckles.
"Watch it Kelp head. Your next." She said and turned her glare towards Percy, who finally stopped laughing.
"Ok, ok I'm done. I think that's enough of our 'crazy' introductions. I think just names and parents… that ok with everyone." Percy asked with a glance around the circle we had created around the fire. I realized that the others besides us looked to say the least a little freaked out.
"My name is a Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon." He said before sitting back down. He looked over and smiled and Lucy, surprisingly, stood up and walked over to him and sat beside him as though for his comfort. I looked to the other Pevensies and saw Peter looking almost upset and I see jealousy flash across his eyes.
"My name is Piper McLean, daughter of Aphrodite. She said as she took the seat on my left, with Percy on my right and Lucy close to his other side.
"My name is Leo Valdez, son of Hephaestus." Leo said with his impish grin in place. He took Calypsos hand and pulled her to her feet.
"Um, hi." She said shyly, " My name is Calypso, daughter of Atlas… the um, titan who holds the sky."
"That is Will, son of Apollo." Percy said with a gesture, since Will was occupied. Suddenly, Will spoke,
"He's going to be ok." He said with a sigh. He stood and lifted the fox and set him besides the fire. He took a seat besides Piper, between her and Leo.
"I'm sorry, but I cannot stay. I must return to the stone table, where your army awaits. Along with Aslan." He said as he staggered to his feet. "I do not recommend you stay here they shall return. Move towards the direction of the table then rest. The beavers know the way. It has been a pleasure meeting you sons and daughters of Adam and Eve." With that he bowed and took off into the distance.
"Well, that crazy fox has a point. We need to move. Quickly before, they realize we aren't where he said we were." Percy said as he threw Will his bag and picked Lucy up onto his back.
"Let's move."
We travelled until we reached the edge of a forest and stopped. There was an open plain in front of us and we decided to hide in the trees until morning. Percy grabbed his extra hoodie and gave it to Susan who seemed colder than the others.
She looked surprised, but gave him the first smile I had seen from her all day. Everyone gathered around Leo who seemed to be especially warm. Yet they seemed too tired to notice.
We took shifts that night, yet everything was quiet. Until the morning came.
