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A/N: I recommend to read:
Champion of Olympus – Theseuslives (This is a series awesome)
Perseus Jackson and the Last Frontier - Theseuslives
Anaklusmos14 (Author): His stories are awesome and a really good read. Highly recommend reading all of his stories.
God of Night - SamIthuriel
Son of Vesta – Pluto's daughter 11
Sorry for not updating there was a power outage so I was without my computer for a while. Then when I got it back I was so busy reading the stories that were updated so yeah. Thanks for not killing me just yet. I had this chapter ready for a while but never got the time to post. Then the power outage and stuff. Right now I am borrowing a friend' s and he is glaring at me the entire time. LOL.
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Peter
IMPORTANT: My boyfriend Peter has just broken his arm and his hip bone. I am sorry for the in convenience but he is unable to write. He is really sorry about this and he needs me to write his stories. Don't worry, he is still the writer I am just typing what he told me. This is just a heads up so you know that it might take a little bit longer. This might go on for a few weeks.
Sorry from Peter,
Stefanie
POV: Percy
A sharp rap to my head caused me to awake and I glared at the ceiling as my vision focused and I was able to see. Nico was holding a baseball bat and Luke was holding a staff.
"What the?" I asked then realised that daddy was standing in the shadows. "Daddy, not to be rude but what are you doing here?"
"Well, Percy. I promised to visit you and Nico before didn't I?" He teased and I suddenly remembered.
"Shoot, sorry I forgot with Hermes and everything..." I trailed off.
"Percy, it is fine. I am not mad at you. You did the right thing. Hermes and Luke needed to see each other. You helped them if anything I am proud of you my boy." Daddy grinned and I sank back into my bed in relief.
"I never got a chance to thank you, Perce. It was great meeting my dad and he promised to be a better father now!" Luke gushed out.
"That is awesome Luke!" I exclaimed and hugged him. "I am glad you and your dad are on much better terms now." I looked towards daddy and he was grinning widely.
"Congratulations Luke" Daddy's grin turned into a smile. Luke flinched back at daddy's smile. I didn't really get it. Daddy smiled often in front of me and Nico. I guess to people who are not used to it... it might be weird. No... I still don't understand.
"Thank you, Lord Hades. That means a lot to me. You have no idea." Luke bowed and stepped back. Daddy nodded at the meaning behind Luke's words.
"I am sorry boys but I need to leave you here." Daddy looked away and punched a bed, causing it to turn over and smash the frame into many pieces. I knew better than to question his words and actions so I nodded and Daddy disappeared into the shadows. Nico's face was covered in mud when I looked at him after a long time of awkward silence. Luke was holding a muddy bucket... Jeez, three guesses who.
Luke erupted into laugher. He shook so hard that he lost his balance and fell into the mud surrounding Nico. That was it. Luke was now covered head to toe, along with Nico. Now I was the one laughing while Nico and Luke were both glaring. I really couldn't careless right now. This was just picture perfect. Speaking of pictures I took out a camera and quickly snapped a shot before either of them could move.
"Percy! Delete that at once!" They both stumbled forward in effort to take the camera from my hands. But I quickly flashed it away safely into my safe.
"No way! That picture is just too good to delete." I joked and touched them both. Luke and Nico watched in amazement as their skin quickly dried. Steam came off their skin and the mud dried and peeled off. "Come one guys. We have only a few hours before we need to get up and train again so I suggest we sleep." I grumbled and made my way over to the bed. I tripped over Zeus. Zeus jumped up and pounced on Nico who had come forward to help me. "Zeus stop! He is trying to help me." I told the eagle who was trying to pick the eyes out of my brother.
"Geez, Percy you know I love you and all but really? I really hate that pets of yours." He gasped finally free from the talons. "Must they always try to kill me?" He questioned no doubt remembering the time when he was almost mauled to death by Hades.
"Yes, they must. But they do it because they love you so much." I teased and hopped into my bed. I tried to sleep but it was impossible due to the fact that Luke was on the ground laughing uncontrollably. I rolled my eyes and Luke stood up. "I guess being a son of Hermes makes you like that." I grumbled trying to get so shut eye. I heard a poof and the smell of cow dung filled the cabin. A piece of paper floated down.
I heard that. Not all of my children are like that. I though you would know better, Perseus.
-Hermes
I ignored the letter and got up. I opened the windows. At the moment I was struggling to no breathe in the nasty smell but it was unavoidable. I took a quick sniff and nearly fainted. I was going to get Hermes back for this. I was sure daddy was going to as well. I imagined the horrible thing daddy was going to do to Hermes when he found out that Hermes made his cabin smell like cow dung. I fell asleep happily thinking about the thoughts of Hermes screaming.
It seemed like two minutes later I was woken up by the bell for breakfast. Shoot I was late. I commando rolled out of bed and grabbed my clothes.
I jumped into my separate bathroom. I know right I have a separate bathroom. Luke and Nico have to share but they don't mind. Anyways I was the second oldest in the group and oldest when it came to the children of Hades. I made sense I was head counsellor, for my cabin.
It had taken a lot of begging but I convinced Chiron to let Luke stay daddy's cabin with me and Nico.
Only two days before I need to go on the quest. I quickly rushed outside and filled out a schedule for the cabin. I knew Luke would love sword fighting so I did a double of that. But other than wall climbing and Greek speak we were free for the day. Daddy had spoken to Chiron about taking it easy. Grudgingly the centaur agreed and I was able to choose. I went back to the cabin to wake Nico and Luke.
Luke was already woken and ready to go but Nico was still sleeping. I put a pillow over his head and eventually he started to struggle under it and I released him.
"Was that really necessary?" he choke out.
"Yes, we all know that you sleep like the dead." Luke guffawed and Nico blushed in embarrassment. "Well don't just sit there looking like an idiot. Get up and get dressed we are already late for breakfast." I just had to laugh Nico looked like a sheep caught by a wolf.
"Come on guys you know how much I love you but I have to say that to too true." Hermes appeared in a flash. "Don't stare at me like that. I said that I was going to be a better father didn't I?" He raised his eyebrows and disappeared in a quick flash.
"Only Hermes would do something like that." I mumbled and I swear I heard him laugh. "Okay enough chitter chatter we are really late now." I said as I stormed out of the cabin. I arrived at the hall and quickly grabbed a plate and got in line. It seemed like everyone was in a grim mood today because there was hardly any chatter. Which was quite uncommon from what I learnt from yesterday. I went up to the fire and sacrificed some of my food to daddy, Zeus and Hermes.
Luke and Nico dashed into the hall just as people were starting to get rid of the leftovers. I saw them each grab a plate and grab from the available choices. Which wasn't a lot. They just sat down at daddy's table before Hermes appeared again and stomped his foot for attention. Dionysus was about to get up but he decided it wasn't worth his time or energy and just sat there.
"Half-Bloods! You are all invited to Olympus for a special meeting. You are to get to the throne room in a few hours from now and Chiron will tell you the rest." He said quickly flashing away but not before handing a surprised Chiron a note.
"Um... Ahem" Chiron cleared his throat before reading out the note. "We need to be at Olympus in three hours. Apparently something important is going to be revealed." He concluded after reading the note thoroughly. "Resume your normal activities but make sure to be here one hour before lunch." I turned to Luke and Nico.
"What was that about?" Luke whispered
"No idea and if I did know I wouldn't tell you." I whispered back.
"Thanks" 1Luke and I hurried towards the arena for sword fighting, while Nico took his time eating breakfast. I was just about to end the hour long match when the horn blew. We all gathered in the hall. Nico was still eating his breakfast. Unbelievable this kid only he could take hours to eat. Maybe it isn't such a good idea to bring him on the quest after all.
"Campers we need to go to Olympus earlier than I expected." Chiron yelled over the chaos. A bright light surrounded us all and we appeared in the throne room. All the campers bowed the gods assembled.
"Rise campers. I know it was very short timing but something has come up. Poseidon has been missing for about four hours. I know usually we wouldn't be worried but there is something we must tell you. Kronos is rising again." Zeus thundered. Gasps erupted from everyone except the ones who already had known. "It is the truth. I have witnessed events and it is just as it was last time. Do not fear when the time comes the gods will aid you but right now we need to have a quest for Poseidon and the missing items."
"I will go on a quest to save Lord Poseidon and the items, my Lord. I will not fail you" I kneeled in front of Zeus' throne.
"I was hoping you would volunteer because I was going to pick you anyways, Perseus." Zeus looked down and smiled warmly. "But time is short and you must leave right now." He ushered and I was given a survival pack. "I know you choose your brother but you may choose one or two others to accompany you on your quest." Nico was then handed a pack by Hermes.
"I choose Luke, son of Hermes, as the third member." Luke was given a pack and a wink from his father. "I choose no other members." I concluded but a voice rang out.
"HEY!" I turned to see Annabeth Chase, daughter of Athena from the looks of her grey eyes. "I want to go on the quest. I volunteer to be the fourth and final member." She cried
"It doesn't work that way. But Percy I command you take at least one other member." Zeus replied.
"I choose Clarisse, daughter of Ares." I yelled over Annabeth's annoying voice.
"Very well, Clarisse will be the final member." Zeus proclaimed and she was given a pack before we were escorted out of Olympus. Daddy gave me a final wave of good bye. I waved back and allowed myself to walk away from the throne room. Artemis accompanied us over to the forest before disappearing.
"Why did you choose me?" Clarisse pushed Luke and stood right in front of my face.
"I chose you because you are more use to me then a daughter of Athena. Usually some brains are important but I have enough and this quest calls for pure strength. Also because I respect Ares." I answered before she could beat me up. Clarisse grunted before stepping out of my way.
I reached into the pack and found a drachmas, a phone, Ipad, Ipod, and a tent. Luke opened his and he found rations of food and water. Clarisse had some survival weapons such as knives, spears, swords, bow and arrows, and daggers. Nico had a pack full of pet food. I didn't know why we needed pet food until...
Hades dashed out of a shadow and continued running until he hit me, full steam. We fell to the ground before Zeus came flying from the sky. He landed on top of me, just as I stood up. I huffed as the air was pushed out of my lungs from the sheer weight of the huge eagle and I fell to the ground again.
I told Hades to stay at the back of the group, looking for any monsters. While I told Zeus to fly ahead looking for anything that would give us a lead, on the missing Olympian and weapons. It was the middle of the night and we still didn't find anything of use. I stopped hiking and the rest of the group collapsed.
"Gods, Percy, how can you walk and jog so far without getting tired." Luke gasped
"I used to walk all around the underworld when I was younger and daddy trained me to have great stamina while running but also when fighting. By doing that he ensured me a greater chance of survival." I explained. Luke, Nico, and Clarisse left to go and find a clearing. I took out the drachmas and IMed daddy. He was pacing his house and stopped.
"Percy I found a clue. When I was investigating Tartarus I found my father. He was fully awake just not able to get out but he was talking with another and they were discussing about Poseidon. They have him held somewhere close to water but not quite. They mentioned something about moving him to Alaska though. Percy gods I helpless in Alaska. Our powers won't work." Daddy told me before the message was cut off. Iris appeared and asked me to pay another drachma for an extra few minutes. I tossed another one in and daddy reappeared.
"Daddy don't worry I will find your brother. Thank you for the information. It is a great help."
"I know but Percy I am not supposed to help you so if anyone hears of this..." He trailed off and I got the message.
"Don't worry I will act as if I had a dream about my dear grandfather." I assured him and he grinned but then slashed though the connection.
I looked around and found the trail that they left behind. It was easy to track them because some pet food kept falling out of Nico's backpack. I took out the tent and a tiny tent appeared full pegged to the ground. The tent was about one meter long and one meter wide. Seriously it seemed really small for four people. After I finished setting it up. Clarisse, Nico, Luke, and I were all looking at it, scared. I went in first. When I entered it seemed impossible. Inside the tent was expanded to it looked like a home. It have a complete kitchen with food, about six bunks, a living room, a game room, and four washrooms. I went back out grinning. Luke, Nico, and Clarisse were eying me like I grew a new head but I pushed them all in and watched in amusement as their mouths fell open in unison.
That night I did dream about Kronos but instead of in Tartarus he was standing next to me. Urging me to join him and the Titans, I refused and refused but he laughed and told me eventually I would come around.
I was up first but I waited for thirty minutes before I woke them. During the thirty minutes I walked alone in the forest. Pondering what I should do next and how to tell them.
"Percy, I am sorry for yesterday... can we start over?" Clarisse appeared behind me. I held my hand out and we shook.
"I would be glad to Clarisse. Hi my name is Percy." I began. A chuckle escaped but she managed to hold it in before holding out her hand.
"Hi Percy my name is Clarisse." I shook her hand and we walked together back to the clearing where Luke and Nico where just waking up.
"What happened?" Luke groaned and realised that Clarisse and I were standing ready to leave. "Oh my gods... I am sorry guys."
"No problem, I was just going to wake you up anyways. It is only six thirty, I was hoping to be ready to leave by seven." Nico fell out of the bed, due to Luke throwing him out.
"Wake up, get dressed, and be ready to go in ten minutes. We are going to eat while traveling. I decided we are going to Alaska since I had a dream about it. It is kind of complicated but I need you to trust me." I told them and they nodded. I walked out of the tent and pack my stuff in my pack before sitting down on a rock in front.
"Percy, would you mind telling me about the dream?" Clarisse came out with her spear, Maimer. I took one look at her and sighed.
"I was alone in the dark when I appeared in a place full of snow and ice. I overheard some titans talking. It seems to me that they might be holding Poseidon and the items somewhere else but they are going to move them to Alaska. Since that is the only clue I just thought to start there." I explained. The entire time Clarisse was silent.
"Thank you for telling me Percy." Clarisse frowned and fell completely silent. I was going to interrupt her but convinced myself that she was fine. Luke exited the tent dragging Nico. I packed the tent and we were ready to go. Luke had some hot dogs ready for us to eat. I know right I was so healthy. But don't worry; I had my share of cereal.
By seven, we had boarded a plane and we were flying to Alaska. We had got caught up in security due to the weapons. Thank goodness that they were all in common object form. It would be hard to explain a bunch of dangerous in the hands of a bunch of teens. About two we landed in Juneau, Alaska.
After quickly getting out of the airport I rented a car. I had a fake licence and since I was about five-six I could pass for a legal person. But don't tell anyone that. Especially daddy he would have a fit over the whole driving before you are of age thing. I fought the urge to roll my eyes as the person gave me the keys to the rented Ford Focus. I know right Ford but it was the best out of the choices. Luke called shot gun and hoped in the passenger side. I jumped to the driver's while Nico and Clarisse got into the back seats. Our packs were in the back with Nico and Clarisse.
I quickly fish tailed out of the parking space and sped off towards a nearby town. I quickly bought many large containers. I went to the gas station filled the containers up while also refilling the car. I then headed towards the vast outdoors. Within a few hours it was dark but I continued on the journey. It was about midnight before I actually stopped driving. Luke and Nico had fallen asleep but Clarisse remained awake. By the time I stopped I felt as if her eyes had burned a hole in my back.
I opened the tent and nudged Nico and Luke until they woke and grudgingly got up and went into the tent. I was unsure of where to put the car when I realised that there was a side flap to the tent I never opened. It curiously unzipped the flap and a cover appeared big enough for the Ford to fit through. I parked the Ford in the space before draping the covering over the entrance. I made my way to the beds and fell unconscious immediately.
Clarisse was the one to wake me the next day and I sat up groggily.
"What time is it?" I yawned.
"Shut your mouth, Prissy. It is only four in the morning." Clarisse snapped.
"Why did you wake me up then?" I asked, my eyes snapping open.
"I woke you up because first you drool in your sleep and second there are monsters close to here." Clarisse rolled her eyes. My hand flew to my mouth and she was right there was dried water... I wiped it off and rolled to my feet.
"What is so bad about monsters? Alaska is known for having tons of monsters. Most of the time they don't even bother to try and kill you but there have been exceptions." I yawned again. A stinging pain was suddenly came across my cheek and I opened my eyes to find Clarisse's hand ready to slap me once more. "What was that for?" I glared
"That was for yawning. And this is for drooling." Clarisse quickly slapped me again on the other cheek and I found myself laughing. Her eyes narrowed and I stopped.
"Sorry but you expression was just funny. About the monsters have they tried to kill us yet?" I asked
"No, but..." she trailed off
"Then don't worry. All the monsters know better than to attack me. My father would give them grief if they hurt me. So you have nothing to worry about." I reassured her
"Oh well I never thought about it that way." She mused and relaxed from the tense position she was in before. "Sorry I woke you up so early." She went back to her bed and there was peace. I decided to let them sleep but I couldn't help but wonder. I didn't exactly know if the monsters wouldn't hurt us. I have never been to Alaska before, per say, so I could never be too sure. But I felt guilty lying. If I lied and something happened then she would blame me. I didn't know the feeling was but I didn't want to lose any of my fellow quest mates. I felt close to them, yes even Clarisse. I was debating on what to do next when Luke and Nico woke.
"Oy, Perce. What time is it?" Nico groaned and rolled off the bed. Luke burst into laughter at Nico's shocked expression and Nico joined in. However Clarisse woke up and when she saw Luke and Nico laughing she took out her electric spear. Luke shrieked and jumped up and hid behind Nico. Nico tried to shadow travel but I made the shadows come to me so he was left to face Clarisse's wraith. I chuckled and stepped outside the tent to let them settle the matter by themselves. I tried to ignore the shrieks coming from the tent but in the end we were running a few minutes late so I re-entered the tent, with the intention of telling Clarisse off. I stopped dead in my tracks.
"What happened here?" I was barely able to control my voice. The soft cloth separating the rooms were torn, no shredded, beyond repair. Books were lying on the ground while the library section was destroyed along with the television and games. My body was vibrating violently. I was so close to losing the perfect control I had over my emotions. Luke looked guiltily at my vibrating frame.
"I am sorry Percy, I truly am but Clarisse went overboard with the torturing as usual and this happened. We will clean it up. I promise." Luke pleaded I could see his obvious discomfort. Nico was on his knees making a begging gesture and I gave in.
"Fine, clean it up but tomorrow we will wake up extra early to make up for the time lost. Start cleaning now." I exited the tent and in thirty minutes they finally came out.
"Percy, I am sorry for wasting the quest time." Clarisse apologized but I could sense it was rather hard because she said each word slowly and as if she was in pain. I suppose Luke and Nico made her apologize. But right now I didn't care. We had wasted an hour from today.
I packed up the tent and I hopped in the Ford.
"So where are we going to today?" Luke joked
"I was thinking of going father in the wilderness but we need to stock up on supplies before we do so." I snapped not in the mood for jokes.
"Percy, do you know what is in the wilderness here?" Nico whispered
"No, not really, Daddy never really allowed me to come to Alaska. I suppose it was because if I needed help he could never help." I replied softly. No matter what mood I was in I always was soft with Nico. After all we were close brothers.
After stocking up on supplies such as flashlights, lighters, rations, and gas we headed towards the forest that surrounded the town. I overheard local townspeople talking about strange things happening in the forests recently and decided it was worth a try.
"Percy, it is dark. I am tired and nothing has happened. Can we please go to bed now?" Nico pleaded.
"Fine, but remember tomorrow we are waking up an hour earlier." I reminded them and they groaned.
"Aww... please Perce, I will do anything. PLEASE!?" Nico whined and I ignored him.
"Sorry Nico but you deserve it." I replied and I set up the tent. I covered the car as I had done yesterday. When I crawled in Nico and Luke were already asleep but Clarisse was still up. "You know if you don't sleep now, you are going to be tired tomorrow." I told her. When she didn't reply I sat down next to her on her bed. I put my hand on her shoulder before she shook me off and exited the tent. Outside was beautiful, the way the moon shown down on the grass and plants. Clarisse sat down under the moon and I once again sat down next to her and put my hand on her shoulder, but this time she didn't shake me off.
"Percy, I know I have treated you like every other camper I meet but there is a reason for that..."She trailed off and I leaned forward, surprised but still interested. " You need to understand that I have spent a long time at camp. It is my second home but I have spent almost my entire life at camp training. It took me many months before Ares claimed me, you know why?" She asked. I shook my head in denial and she continued "Because he wanted me to prove myself worthy of carrying his name. I wasn't good enough for him when I arrived. So I spent the next few months making a name for myself at camp. Percy, don't you see? This is why I am so bitter all the time. It is not that I don't care but I am afraid of what my father thinks." Clarisse dropped her head in shame.
"Clarisse, there is nothing to be ashamed of and it is good to finally understand the reasons behind your actions. If you want I can talk with your dad about this." I offered
"Percy, you can't do that!" Clarisse's mouth dropped open "And if you ever tell anyone about what I told you..." She trailed off
"I get about the treat don't worry your secret is safe with me. I can talk with your dad. We are best friends after all."
"You are best friends with my dad?" Clarisse's mouth dropped open further.
"Well not best friends but we are friends." I corrected. "We have met more than once and we don't try to kill each other. If that is what you mean by "friends"."
"That makes more sense. I don't see my dad being friends with anyone." Clarisse chuckled. "I meant what I said before. Don't tell anyone or else I will hurt you in as many ways possible." She treated and I laughed.
"We better sleep soon or else tomorrow we will be exhausted and I entered the tent and climbed into my bed. Clarisse followed my example and we both fell asleep soon after.
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