A/N: We're getting closer to the action in this story! It will probably be a couple more chapters before the action begins. I hope you enjoy the chapter!
Chiron didn't even give it one thought. He just smiled and replied, "As soon as you get packed."
Chapter 7
Percy Jackson POV
Annabeth and I rushed out of the Big House and into our cabins. I aced all my necessary items, which includes some clothes, a toothbrush, ambrosia, and nectar. I meet Annabeth outsides my cabin door.
"Wow you are a fast packer," I said. Annabeth smiled.
"Since I'm here, can you say that about me, too?" Grover said as he popped out from behind Annabeth.
"Yeah," I said nodding my head, surprised by Grovers appearance. "Did Chiron ask you to come along?" I asked.
"No," said Annabeth answering my question. "I asked him to come along."
"Cool," I said. "We've got a long journey ahead of us."
"London, I heard," Grover replied. "Can I have the window seat?"
"Actually we're flying by pegasus," I informed.
Within a few moments I caught a glimpse of Blackjack, then followed by Guido and Porkpie. I got on Blackjack while Annabeth and Grover got on the other two pegasuses, and we began our long journey to London. More precisely, Platform 9 ¾s .
-Time Skip-
With Blackjack, Guido, and Porkpie heading back, Annabeth, Grover, and I entered the train station. The station was larger than any station I had ever seen. Mortals filled every inch of the place, I'm serious.
"Where are we going to find Platform 9 ¾s?" Grover asked.
"Over there," Annabeth pointed.
"Where?" I asked. "There's no Platform 9 ¾s."
"No, I wasn't pointing at the platform. I was pointing at the information desk," Annabeth said, then added, "Can't you use your brain?"
"After all, I am a seaweed brain," I admitted.
The three of us walked to the information desk. As we approached the desk I noticed something strange about the guy behind the desk, he had a mix of white and blond hair and he seemed a little off.
"Is there another information desk around here?" Grover asked, realizing why I had all of a sudden stopped walking.
I spun in a full circle then replied, "Not a single one in sight."
"There's has to be another one around here, this place is huge," said Annabeth.
"You guys look like you need a little help," A voice said.
Annabeth, grover and I stopped cold. Darn it! I looked at Annabeth and Grover, but they were just staring back at me. The three of us turned around, prepared to fight. The strange dude was just a foot away from my face. Before he could even attack us, and before I even knew what was happening I pulled my pen from my pocket, uncapped it and it grew into a sword. I didn't even have to move the sword an inch, it just cut through the guy's chest clean. The guy crumpled to the ground and evaporated.
"That went quick," Grover commented.
-Time Skip-
After asking about everyone in the station, we gave up asking around for platform 9 ¾s. Annabeth and I sat down at the nearest bench while Grover paced before us.
"I don't think there really is a Platform 9 ¾s," I said breaking the silence.
"No," Annabeth argued. "There has to be."
Grover ran over to the closest column, and was about to pound his fist on it when his fist disappeared through the column! I walked over to put my hand through, too, but the column was solid.
"Move out of the way," said Annabeth.
Annabeth got a running start and disappeared through the column. I smiled, we had found something, possibly Platform 9 ¾s.
"After you," I told Grover.
Grover did the same and I watched his disappear through the column. I started running towards the column, not knowing what would be on the other side. Right when I thought I would crash, I went through.
"Nice to see you again," Grover greeted.
"Hey, look," Annabeth pointed. The sign said Platform 9 ¾s. We had finally found it.
"Who are those people walking towards us?" Grover asked.
"I dunno," I replied. "Let's go find out."
A/N: Hoped you enjoyed the chapter! It might be a couple weeks before I update again because I have two violin competitions coming up. Just wanted to let you know :)