I am soooooooo sorry!

I've been over-the-top busy with homework, tests, and sports. Ugh, I've finally caught up on my homework and am finally writing this chapter. So thanks to all who have been reading, it means a lot! I'll try my hardest to complete this very very soon. So without further ado: chapter 5.

After learning that I was destined to complete an impossible feint, well I wasn't the happiest person. It was bad enough that I was stuck in this game, and away from my family, but now I had to be 'the one to end Jolly Roger's reign!'

Why can't my life just be normal? I thought as I glanced back at Dave. He was still looking at me in awe.

"Could you please stop staring at me?!" I ordered irritated, as Dave broke his gaze from me and then shook his head in wonder and looked awed again. Just because I was powerful didn't mean I wanted to be looked at like a god.

Stile looking at me in total disbelief, Dave managed to get out,"I can't believe I get to meet you!" Just as I was about to respond with a 'yeah...', the sound of a heavy wooden door opening and the jingle of keys broke me from the awkwardness of the situation. It seemed to break Dave from his awed trance too, because he suddenly reacted. Without having enough time to respond to Dave, he pulled me back into his cellar in a crouched position, putting a finger to his lips.

In a hushed tone he whispered, "Guard..." and pointed to the door. As if on command a heavy set of lazy footsteps sounded down the stairs, and toward the center area of the jail. Sneaking a glance I noticed a man looking to be in his thirties, who was clean shaven with a crisp uniform. The only thing that ruined the "perfect Navy Guard image" was the fact that he was obviously drunk.

Then to finish off the look, the guard plopped himself down on the chair in the middle of the jail, tilting his hat down on his face, and proceed to fall asleep.

Looking at me a with a grin on his face, Dave whispered, "Dude, he's out cold! We should get out before he wakes up!"

"Okay, let's go." I responded leaping up from my kneeling position to sprint out of the cell, past the passed out guard, and up the curved steps.

As we were running Dave asked, "So...Percy, what's your plan for stopping Jolly Roger?"

Annoyed, to be asked something I had no idea how to do, I thought for a second and said, "Uh... well I was going to maybe go see Tia Dalma..." I had just come up with that on the spot, surprising myself.

"Oh, Tia Dalma lives in Cuba. We'll need a ship if you have one."

Wait...what? We? "Um... well I was going to go. I guess you can come along," I said hesitantly. On quests I always went with two other people. I guess one is better than none. Though Annabeth and Grover were my best company. When we were in the back of the zoo truck with the zebra, all I could think about was my friends, and how wonderful Annabeth was. Through that entire quest she stayed by my back. When Grover and I were back at Yancy Academy, I always stuck up for him, and he was my protector. They'd always be my best friends.

"Hello? Earth to Percy," Dave said while he waved his hand in front of my face. "Anybody home?"

Shaking myself from my memories I looked over at Dave and noticed his anxious expression.

"What's wrong?" I asked, worryingly looking around. Then I noticed what was upsetting him. Coming from the jail and the barricade to the right was a whole brigade of naval soldiers. They were in a huddle arguing and looking around.

Suddenly one spotted us and pointed yelling, "Over there!"

Quick as lighting, Dave and I turn and sprinted toward the dock.

"Percy, over here!" Dave yelled running down the dock and jumping into the smallest Navy ship.

Looking at Dave like he was crazy I asked, "We're stealing the ship?!" This was freaking unreal.

"Duh! now come on! Help me with the rudder!" Dave shouted as he took to the back of the ship and loosened the ropes.

Wait, couldn't I just move the boat myself?...
Feeling a familiar knot in my stomach, I willed the ship away from the dock. Suddenly the ship propelled forward with blinding speed knocking me off balance. Whoa. That was more powerful than I thought...How else am I more powerful?

Pulling me from my thoughts Dave screamed in triumph, "Woo-oh! Yeah! You can't catch us now!" He was running around the ship victory dancing, completely forgetting about the rudder. Then he started doing the worm and as he got up he tripped and fell down to the main deck. Chocking up in laughter, I clutched my side in pain. It was just to funny.

Looking up with a flushed face Dave grimaced. "Ow." Then he slowly got to his feet and asked, "So where did you learn that trick?"

"What trick?" I asked not getting at what he wanted.

"The ship, it skyrocketing forward? Where'd you learn it?"

Looking at him in surprise I answered, "Oh, well I've always had that power. We needed to get away from the dock so I 'willed' us forward. I've never been that powerful before though..." I mumbled the last part to myself.

"Well," Dave asked, "what else can you do?" He had his hands on his hips and was looking eager for an answer. He reminded me a little bit of Nico when he first came to camp, excited over all of the things I could do.

Rubbing the back of my head and neck I answered, "Well, I can tell exactly where I am at sea, and I can breathe underwater with no problem. I'm not affected by the pressure, can will water to do anything I want, and can communicate with Pegasi."

Getting a confused expression on his face Dave asked, "What's a Pegasi?"

"Pegasus," I insistently corrected. Darn, I am sounding like Annabeth. "It's a horse with wings, created by none other than Poseidon himself. Anyway, I am also invincible after I did some stuff."

"Invincible? What kind of stuff?" Dave questioned in one breathe.

A little uncomfortable with the topic, I fidgeted with my vest and answered, "Oh you know the 'nothing can harm me, needing several naps, eats lots of food, super-warrior' kind of invincible. And it wasn't easy either. I had to travel to the underworld, bathe in a lethal river called the River Styx and somehow stay connected to my lifeline. It nearly killed me, but here I am," I finished with a flourish. Dave looked even more awed than if Dionysus was allowed wine again.

"So...You're invincible?" He said still giving me a frosted look.

"Yep!" I answered 'popping' the "P".

Shaking himself from his trance he looked at me in new found appreciation, "I can't believe I get to help you on your quest! I've never met a son of Poseidon before, and when I do, it turns out he's invincible too! Wow!"

Chuckling slightly, I answered, "Well, today's your lucky day." Then I felt a tingle and I knew we were close. Looking up I noticed an island not that far away. As soon as I laid my eyes on it I knew it was Cuba. Call it a sea demigod's intuition. But to get Dave's attention I pointed and asked, "Is that it?"

Whipping his head around excitingly Dave looked where I was pointing. The island (from where we could see it) was large, threatening, and heavily forested. As we drew closer the ship automatically slowed down as I willed it. "We'll have to use the dinghy from her on."

"Are you ready to meet Tia Dalma?" Dave asked as we pulled down the small boat to the side of the ship. Together we unfastened the cover and I propelled the boat towards the beach.

"As ready as I'll ever be." I answered as the boat hit the shore and I tethered the boat the the shore.

"Welcome to Cuba!" Dave said in a tourist voice. Man, this is going to be a long quest.

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-Annabeth7