Maria Anemone's POV
Why can't demigods sleep like normal people? I've had some crazy dreams lately but this one takes the cake.
I was underwater. Deep in the sea. I see a shining palace. There were cyclopes swimming around busy. And then I saw him. My father, Neptune, sitting on his throne with his trident leaning next too it. He looked over to where I was and looked sad. I was tugged toward him. I just stood there with my mouth open(which didn't fill with water I might add).
"Hello Maria" He said in a stern voice.
"Father- I mean Lord Neptune." I corrected quickly.
"There is no need to be so formal. I'm afraid we will have no use for it in the storm to come." He said soberly.
"The storm to come?" I asked. He looked at me with pained eyes. He shifted in his chair and picked up his trident. He examined it for a momment then looked at me.
"Will the Romans miss Neptune? I- this version of me must go, if I am to survive the war that is coming." He said. I was totally confused. Other version? Neptune is the one and only sea god.
"Confused? This is merely my second aspect. I am Neptune the Roman sea god... or..." He said and changed. His hair shortened, he got a little facial hair, and the saddness went away, he was far more confident," I am Poseidon, Greek sea god."
" I still don't understand..." I mangaged to say.
" I don't expect you too right now. Tell Jason Grace to prepare for battle, have every Cohort ready for all out war in 24 hours. And I have a question." Poseidon/Neptune said.
"Yes, dad?" I asked.
"If I come get you to defend this palace... will you join me in battle with your other sibilings?" He asked.
Sibilings? There were other children of Neptune? THATS WONDERFUL! I'VE ALWAYS WANTED A BROTHER OR SISTER!
"Of course father! Anything you need!" I say enthusiasticly.
He smiled warmly. "You and Percy are fools. But I love you."
And with that my dream ended. I woke up with a start. I was a little disappointed that my talk with my dad was over, but I was filled with hope. I got up to put on a shirt and some pants to tell the New Rome to prepare for war when I got a nice, wet suprise on my Cohorts floor.
"Gods! That felt awful!" A girl shouted.
" Triton was such a dick." a boy with white hair mumbled.
"Never...doing...that...again." another boy complained.
The last boy looked up at me. He had Neptune's eyes. I knew instantly he was this "Percy" guy dad was talking about.
" Hey there." Percy said.
Zatios's POV (3 hours earlier)
Water. We were under freaking water. When I woke up from fainting I freaked out instantly. When we had water in my time, we had to boil and drink it, not swim in it. So naturally, I didn't know how. I flailed about before Percy grabbed me and told me to calm down. I could breathe suprisingly. I looked around and see were in a throne room of a giant palace. Fires were burning ( which freaked me out because we were underwater), and creatures were moving about. I turned around, or rather floated around to see my second god. Except this one looked like he was who he was.
"Welcome, heroes." He said and gave us a confident smile.
I knew instantly it was Poseidon. He had a trident, and wore light battle armor. He had short brown hair and a little facial hair. He and Percy were obviously related. They had the same eyes.
"Father... I'm so sorry. I'm such an idiot, I rushed and-" Percy started but Poseidon raised his hand.
"It was enevitable. Atlas was bound to fall, it was Zeus's failure for putting him underthere instead of building a harness like Athena and Hades suggested long ago." He said.
I expected to hear thunder but we were either too far in Poseidon's territory, or Zeus was too shamed.
"He's building an army dad. He's going to destroy Olympus, your palace, the underworld, everything. What do you want us to do?" Percy asked.
"Glad you asked. This time Zeus isn't caught off gaurd. We have been preparing for war, as you can see. I hear Tyson himself is forging a new trident for me. I will send you and your team to New Rome, to defend the Mist of the Immortals. Stop Ouranos's assault there, and we have a chance at counter attack. Once that is secure, you alone Percy will return here to defend this palace." He said and took a sip out of his wine glass.
"What about me, Castella, and Alex!" I exclaim. They were acting like we didn't matter.
"You three will be on the frontline with Zeus and the other gods. The camps will be joining you." Poseidon said.
"Wait. Camps? There is only one camp." Castella said.
"Wrong. New Rome is the camp for Roman half bloods. I can be either Poseidon, one of the most powerful greek gods, or I can be..." He changed. His hair grew long and dark. His facial hair turned into a shaggy beared. His muscle sagged. He grew bags under his eyes and they filled with sorrow." or I can be Neptune, roman god of the sea and a symbol of bad fortune." He turned back into Poseidon.
Man oh man. This god stuff was a lot to handle. Then I heard a familiar voice.
"Quit bothering those young heroes. Before you swore on the Styx I had to go save your sons sorry ass. Now swear or you will have no help from this Titan in the war!" The man who saved us shouted. His voice shooked the room.
"I swear on the River Styx that, if you previde us with military support in the war, then you will be given the Artic Sea, and will not be attacked by my armies." Poseidon said rolling his eyes. Thunder shook the palace this time. "Oceanus did I really need to do that? If we lose you will definatly die."
So that was Oceanus.
"You know me fool. I would not have shown you gods support if I didn't think you would prevail. Besides, my father is a fool. It was awesome when my brother took him down." Oceanus said happily. " Now I'm off to get the War Serpents. Goodbye fool." He swam away.
"What an asshole." Percy said. All the cyclopes looked at him as though he was mad. Poseidon chuckled.
"Heroes you must be on your way, time is short, and Ouranos forces already draw near New Rome." Poseidon waved his hand. " Triton, come here and show them to the portal."
A tall man walked, or swam rather, to us had long dark hair tied back, eyes just like Percy's and Poseidon, and carried a spear. He was in full shining blue battle suit, and had a fish tail. Guess he was a Merman. He smiled at me, Alex, and Castella, but when he saw Percy he gave a look of disgust.
"Still not staying to help. Worthless." Triton said in an annoyed tone.
"You know, I don't understand why you have a problem with me. Not like you were in Manhatten fighting Kronos's army. Oh wait, you couldn't have stood on the streets." Percy said angrily.
"Burn." Castella chuckled under her breath.
"You think your funny mortal? I will not be talked down to by father's bastard son!" Triton shouted.
"Well to hell with you! Your useless anyway!" Percy shouted back. He drew Riptide. Triton and a few cyclopes drew spears and bows. So naturally we all pulled out our weapons.
"ENOUGH!" Poseidon rummbled. The entire palace shook so hard everyone fell to their knees. " I WILL NOT HAVE MY OWN CHILDREN DO BATTLE IN MY OWN HOUSE. NOW FOLLOW MY INSTRUCTIONS OTHERWISE YOUR BOTH USELESS TO ME!"
That kicked both Percy and Triton into high lead us down the hall into a corridor. Inside was a swirling vortex.
"Through this will lead you to New Rome. Now get the Hades out of my palace." Triton said obviously holding back his rage.
"Thanks, asshole." Percy said and jumped through the portal. Instantly he was gone.
Castella went next next just leaving Alex then me. But Triton stopped us before we could leave.
"You two are the most important to this quest. Why do you follow Jackson? He is rash and a fool. He will lead you too your doom." He said.
"Yeah he is, it's obvious your his brother. But Percy is just as important as any of us. Don't forget were on the same side. This is for everyones survival. In my time, you, Percy, and even your father are dead. Keep the goal in mind." I said and shoved Alex into the portal before Triton could say something else stupid. He looked at the floor, in shame I suppose.
"Prehaps your right. But Jackson is wrong. I'm not useless." He said and handed me a pearl. "You'll know when to use this. Goodbye young one." Then he shoved me into the vortex.
Water instantly entered my lungs. I couldn't see, and I couldn't breath. I was getting thrown around like a rang doll and I couldn't take much more. I'd only been in for like 10 seconds and I knew I was about to drown. I was about to blackout when I was thrown onto something hard. I was dazed but I saw Percy, Castella, and Alex lying next to me so I was relived.
"Gods!That felt awful!" Castella complained.
"Never...doing...that...again." Alex mummbled.
"Triton was such a dick." I managed to get out. Percy was sitting up. Then I realized that a girl was looking at us.
"Hey there." Percy said with a smile.
Alex's POV
I think I'm in love. The girl staring at us with a beutiful smile is the girl for me, I can just tell. Mabye I'm just an idiot, or maybe Aphrodite is messing with my brain.
"Welcome guys! Neptune told me you were coming! Do you need dry clothes? Maybe breakfast!" She said happily! "Oh I forgot, my name is Maria!" She looked down at her clothing, or rather her lack their of. "Um excuse me." Maria came back with clothes on and had us introduce ourselves.
"I'm Castella, this is Zatios, and Percy." Castella said. She saw how red my face was and wanted me to introduce myself.
I didn't say a word. My face must have been 10 shades of red.
"Is your last friend sick? If it's sea sickness I can help." Maria said. She walked over to me and put her hands on my face. She looked me straight in the eyes. I felt so calm. It was like I was standing on a sunny beach with the water calmly rushing over my toes.
"I'm Alex. And thank you." I said now calm.
"Sorry to stop this introduction, but we have an important message for Jason Grace. So If you'll excuse me." Percy said still irritated from his arguement with his brother. He walked to the door.
"I wouldn't do that if I were-" Maria started. Too late, Percy opened the door and they were apon him. Nine different people in full battle armor , shoved him over put a boot to his neck and swords all pointed at him.
"Spies for the enemy? What's your name?" The guy with his boot on Percy's throat said.
"Percy...Jackson." Percy croacked.
The guys eyes widened. He ushered for the others to back off and pulled off his helmet.
"I'm Jason Grace. We've been expecting you." Jason said.
45 minutes later
"24 hours? And that was counting down from hours ago! We have to get all the Cohorts ready. How many will be coming?" Jason asked distraught.
"Who knows, but they want the mist and 9 times out of 10 their going to burn this place down to the ground." Zatios said.
"This is some kind of joke! Why would the greeks help us? And how can our gods have two aspects? There is only Rome!" This Octavian dude shouted.
"Don't be a fool! We are the children of greek gods! And if you don't listen to us there will be nothing left of New Rome. Vladimir is coming and he's going to destroy you all if it means a shot at his dad Zeus." Percy said angrily.
"Zeus...His roman aspect is Jupiter right?" Jason asked.
"Yeah." Castella said.
"Then our enemy is my half brother..." Jason said, with sadness in his voice.
"Don't let that change what we have to do." Renya said (she's Jason's partner I guess.)
"Then get all the Cohorts ready. Secure the mist and our borders. Percy are you and your friends with us?" Jason asked.
Percy gave a cocky smile. "Oh yeah."
They lead us to some empty barracks and told us to rest considering we had a long day. I went to sleep and then the dream began.
"What should we do with her?" Vladimir asked.
"Yeah, shes got a smart mouth on her. Maybe I should pop her in it a couple times." Kylee sneered.
"You'll do nothing. Ouranos gave me strict instructions on what to do with her. Annabeth Chase. You will give us tactics on how to destroy New Rome." Nysos said angrily.
Annabeth looked up from the floor. She was bleeding out of one eye and looked horrible.
"All three of you... can burn in Hades. And Kylee dear? Your dagger skills need work." Annabeth said with a cocky smile.
"You little BITCH!" Kylee shouted and ran at Annabeth but Vladimir grabbed her.
"What? Too afraid to kill me?" Annabeth asked.
"Wait til he lets me go! I'll make sure you know how unafraid I am!" Kylee shouted and struggled to get free but had no luck.
"Enough of that. The girl wants you to kill her. If she will not give us tactics from her own mouth, then her brain will have no objections." Nysos said.
Vladimir and Kylee both were confused. Nysos walked to Annabeth and put his hands around her head. Her eyes rolled to the back of her head and Nysos began to breath hard. After a few minutes, he removed his hands and turned to his partners.
"I have a plan that will annihilate them." He chuckled. He walked to the door in the room. Except it wasn't a door it was a curtain. He opened it to reveal he was standing atop a gigantic elephant. Around the feet was a huge army, all marching.
"Then let the games begin." Vladimir said smiling.
"Yeah you stupid bitch!" Kylee said and punched Annabeth's unconsious body.
Nysos stiffened. He turned around and looked right at Alex.
"We have a visitor it seems. Feels like a child of Apollo? Ah yes, young Bledsoe. I guess your brain couldn't wait for this to happen huh?" He said and swiped at Alex.
I woke up to Zatios shaking me furiously.
"Alex get up! They're here! They got through undetected and-" BOOM! The ceiling of the room exploded in a greenfire ball.
"MOVE, MOVE!" Zatios shouted and pulled me out of the room. When we got outside it was chaos. Monsters everwhere and Romans doing battle with them. I pulled out my handgun and started to fire. Zatios slashed any monster that got into our way.
"We have to get to Percy at the frontline!" Zatios screamed over the madness.
"There IS NO frontline!" I yelled as a few arrows flew over my head.
We were running but were stopped dead in our tracks when a giant cyclopes jumped in our path.
"MEAT!" He bellowed.
"Here we go..." Zatios mummbled and got ready for battle.
Sorry for taking so long to update. I found a girl I like and was spending time with her lol. Anyway, lemme know what you think and tell me what you would like to see go down. OH AND OUT OF ALL THE CHARACTERS TELL ME WHO YOU WOULDN'T MIND SEEING DIE! THANKS!