Hey everyone! I won't be updating some of my other stories because I will be focusing mainly on this one. Plus, I have writers block.
Sorry to anyone who wanted my to update my other fics.
Also, special thanks to Rosario Central who gave me the terrific idea of having Jason and Reyna as co-captains of the Roman ship! It helped heaps, and thanks for the reviews as well ;P
Percy's POV
My entire crew got off the Princess Andromeda so that Jake, Leo, Beckendorf and Jason's repairmen could get to work. Me and my crew followed Reyna and Jason through the empty streets to their secret hideout.
I still caught Reyna casting hateful glances at me every now and then, and I wondered why she still hated me so much. Sure, I'd almost destroyed her entire island, but that was an accident and if it hadn't have happened then she never would've met Jason and became captain of a pirate ship. I mean, its not everyday that you find a pirate ship captained by a woman, but there are plenty of girls on their crew, and mine as well.
I looked back at my group, looking for Annabeth to make sure that she hadn't made a break for it. I know that she'd agreed to become part of my team, but I still didn't trust her that much. Thankfully, she was still walking in-between the Stoll brothers, who were trying to flirt with her.
''So, Percy,'' Jason started, ''I heard you kidnapped Luke Castellan's bride.''
''Yeah, she's with us now. She decided to join my ship,'' I replied. ''Let me guess, she told you?''
He knew who I meant by 'she' and nodded. ''She's going to meet us. You do realise how lucky you are to have someone on the inside, don't you."
''Of course. She's been a great help to me over the years, and I know that she won't betray me because of the alliance I have with you.'' I replied. Jason shrugged in agreement.
''I wouldn't get too cocky Jackson. A lot can go wrong when a pirate is on-land.'' Reyna said.
What was that supposed to mean? I looked at her curiously, but she was in deep conversation with Grover about the incident with the sea serpent. I huffed and dropped back to walk next to Annabeth and the Stolls.
"I see that Annabeth is the first girl you've met who hasn't fallen for your 'charm'." I teased the Stolls, earning me glares from all three of them. I just laughed.
"Actually, Captain,'' Connor said. ''She hasn't fallen for Travis's charm, I haven't tried mine yet.''
Annabeth directed her glare at him. ''Try, and you will never use your voice again.'' She threatened.
''Wow, Chase, you're already giving death threats like a pirates.'' I patted her on the back.
"Percy Jackson.'' A voice said from behind me.
It was Thalia Grace. Jason's big sister.
Thalia's POV
I knew that Percy Jackson was with Jason the moment I saw a beautiful ship docked at the pier. I spotted the carved woman on the front of the hull that confirmed that the ship was the Princess Andromeda.
''Come on, girls. He's here.'' I said to my Hunters, and we ran through the streets towards the hide-out.
Yes, I know where it is. I am Jason Grace's big sister, daughter of Zeus, one of the most feared pirates of his time. My mother died when Jason and I were only children, and we joined Dad's crew. Then, at the age of sixteen, I started to lead the Hunters of Artemis, and my brother got his ship from Dad after he passed away. He met Reyna, and he and I had an alliance; I would never turn in any of his pirates to the authorities, and he would never reveal to anyone that I used to be a pirate.
We found them in an alley, making their way to Jason's on-land hide-out.
"Percy Jackson." I said, and the black-haired young man turned to face me.
I walked back over to me, whilst the other's, besides my brother, kept going. ''Thalia. It's been a long time.'' He said, extending a hand.
I shook it. ''Yes, it has,'' I looked at my brother. ''You've grown Jason.''
Jason smiled slightly. ''Hello Thalia.''
I gestured for my Hunters to follow the others. ''Jason, Percy, we need to talk. Privately.''
TIME LAPSE*
I took Percy and Jason to an inn owned by a friend of mine. Sometimes I wondered how Katie Gardener had ended up with a hotel that was almost always occupied by drunks and pirates. She was a dainty looking girl, but she'd proven that she could defend herself.
I walked into the inn with my brother and his ally in tow, surprised at how many people were still here at this late hour (let alone that the place was still open), and approached the man tending the bar. ''I need to speak to your manager, immediately.''
Without looking up from the glass he was polishing, he said, ''Miss Gardener doesn't see anyone without a good reason.''
''I said, I have to speak with your manager.'' I insisted, speaking slowly like I was talking to a drunk.
The bar-tender looked up, a murderous look in his dark eyes, but when he saw my companions, his eyes widened. ''O-of course.'' He hurried away to go find Katie. Minutes later, a short woman walked out of the back room.
''Miss Grace-" She started to say, but I cut her off.
''There's no need for formalities, Katie. And I do remember telling you not to use my last name.''
Katie apologized and started to say more, but Percy tapped me on the shoulder. ''Uh, Thalia, I think we should find a more private place. People are staring at me.'' he whispered.
''Are you sure they're staring you?''
''Well of course,'' A smirk pulled at his lips, ''Why wouldn't they be, I mean, I'm stunningly attractive.'' A/N: YAY, Jace Wayland quote! I love Jace, he's mine btw. So's Percy and Finnick!
Jason and I rolled our eyes, but he was right, people were staring at him. Maybe not because of his looks, but a certain black-haired, sea-green eyed pirate was a notorious criminal and hard to miss, and anyone wanting a hundred thousand gold coin reward-or anyone stupid enough- would try to go after him.
Katie looked over at the two burly men eyeing Percy and beckoned for us to follow her. She took us into the back room and up a flight of stairs. We arrived in what must've been an attic, or a food-storage area. ''You can guys can talk in here. Just, try not to destroy the place.'' Katie added quickly before going back downstairs.
Percy, Jason and I sat down on the floor.
''Luke's on your trail Percy. He's not just after Annabeth any more." I said.
''So he knows that I'm not dead.''
Jason huffed. ''Come on, Perce, he isn't stupid. Only you have the motivation to do such a thing.''
''Or the stupidity,'' I mumbled, hopefully too quiet for them to hear. ''What did he do to you anyway.''
Percy sent me look so fierce that I felt myself shrink back a bit.
''Look, I know you don't talk about it, so it must've been bad, but Thalia's right. You can trust us,'' Jason agreed.
''We're not here to talk about the past. I need to have my ship repaired, and you need to make sure that Luke doesn't find us.''
Jason and I shared a defeated look. Percy always changes the subject. ''I don't understand. You're the best fighter on the seas, you can take Luke.''
''No, but Annabeth can't,'' Percy interjected. ''I-'' He was cut off when Katie burst back into the attic, puffing hard as if she'd just ran from the other side of the city.
''Luke... He's here.''
Okay, not much action, but now you know why Thalia is helping Percy!
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