A/N: Because someone gave me a review that I totally love, here's a new chapter! (unbeta)
Take note that there's a slight change in the previous chapter. Enjoy!

CHAPTER 06
Prophecy and Precautions

Camp Half Blood, Mess Hall:

It has been about three months since Percy left. No one thought of any different except for the occasionally worried look on Chiron when he glanced over to Poseidon's table. Things were normal as if Percy disappearance didn't matter. In fact, it's like he never existed. Everyone was chit chatting, eating all over. Eric as usual was accompanied by Cruz who seems to be the only one granted himself permission to sit at the Poseidon's table. Then again, maybe it's one of the perks being best friend to the leader of the camp.

Chiron look displeased at Cruz behavior but did nothing. At the Athena's table, Annabeth look worn out. Eric apparently left her for another girl from Aphrodite's. Annabeth started to miss Percy. Thalia and the hunters were present too. They had another round of capture the flag which obviously the hunters won. Thalia caught Annabeth looking at her much to her dismay. They had a huge fight about Percy disappearance. It was an all out one on one during capture the flag.

Flashback,

"I knew you will be the one to sneak up here to take the flag. What's with the invisibility. Take off that ugly cap and fight me in fairness. Just you and me and a single weapon." Thalia taunted

"Thalia... I'm..." Annabeth sentence was cut with Thalia rushing towards her with a hunting knife.

The fight went on with both of them changing momentum and gaining small cuts and bruise at every turn. Out of nowhere, Phoebe came out of the wood, holding a flag and a group of demigods chasing from behind. As Phoebe reached the home flag. Thalia ended the fight with a swing punch to Annabeth face. Annabeth staggered back and fall to the creek on her butt. Annabeth quickly glared at Thalia defiantly. Thalia had tears in here eyes.

"That's for Percy!" Thalia said as she walked to Phoebe and the rest of the hunters joined in for celebration.

End Flashback.

Camp Half-blood, Mess Hall:

Just as things were going as per normal, Nico shadow travelled out from the darkness and into the dining pavilion with Rachel. Nico tried to maintain his posture but it didn't fooled Thalia as she smirked. Rachel on the other hand drop to her knees. Everyone else was quiet.

"What going on here?" Chiron asked worriedly.

"Just Rachel and her... things." Nico replied intelligently.

Everyone eyes was on Rachel as she stood up slowly. As Rachel brought her face up, her eyes were green. Green wisp of smoke started curling around her forming something that look like a python. So much for normal. Then, it began to spoke. Rachel voice overlapped by a creepy, old rustic voice.

The world will finally find an ending,

As time will tell of a new beginning.

The first ruler finally risen

Along with Time and his brethren.

Olympian rendered useless,

Beast of disaster awoke to the fullest.

Helps shall be offered by the First Being,

A legion of unknowns shall be it.

The one from the past full of reluctance,

His choice's rejection or acceptance.

Convinced they must to win the battles,

Or live in an era of eternal struggles.

With that said, the smoke diminished and Rachel eyes return to normal as she swayed from left to right before falling back. Luckily, Nico was near enough to catch her.

"Wh-what happened?" Rachel asked in confusion.

"Er..." Nico was dumbfounded.

Annabeth stood up. "Rachel... You've just given us the next Great Prophecy." Annabeth said with both awe and fear.

"Everyone, that's all for tonight. Please return to your respective cabin." Chiron instructed.

Everyone was a little reluctant by followed order.

"All counselors and Rachel. Meet me at the Big House for an urgent meeting." Chiron said. "Annabeth, do what you must." Annabeth nodded and followed her sibling back to the cabin. The counselors followed Chiron to the Big House.

Camp Half-blood, Big House:

A few minutes passed when Annabeth came through the door.

"It's done." Annabeth said as she hold up a small rolled piece of paper.

"Let's begin." Chiron nodded.

"It's not going to be us again, right?" Travis asked looking at Connor. Connor in returned shook his head.

Everyone else started talking at the same time. Asking questions to no one in particular.

"Kids! Quiet! Annabeth." Chiron said, turning to look at Annabeth.

"We won't know when the prophecy will start. To avoid the same thing that happened with the second prophecy, we all need to take some measures and precautions."

Annabeth began reciting the prophecy from the small paper.

"Obviously another war!" Clarisse said.

"First ruler? Who's that?" Travis said anxiously.

"The Time sounds like Kronos!" Connor continued.

"We're doomed!" The Stolls remarked at the same time as they plunged their head on the table.

"We won't know for sure but the options is there I supposed." Thalia commented.

"Gee... you think?" Nico replied, which got him a death glare from Thalia.

"What do they mean by the Olympian rendered useless?" Katie asked.

"Probably they won't be able to help. Which is not a surprised." Annabeth shrugged. Thunder rumbled in the sky.

"Careful with what you said there, Annie." Thalia stared at Annabeth. Annabeth looked away.

"I'm more worried about the beast of disaster. If what I think is true, then the gods not being able to help us will means big trouble and I meant, disaster..." Annabeth said as she looked at Chiron who in returned shook his head.

"Who's the First Being?" Nico asked Chiron.

Everyone turned to look at Chiron.

"You know, don't you?" Annabeth asked Chiron.

Chiron just gave Annabeth the look to drop the subject.

"He's hiding something. Duh!" Annabeth thought and reminded herself to ask Chiron later.

"The one from the past... his choice are what decide the outcome of everything." Piper said.

"I didn't know you're that wise, beauty queen!" Leo remarked.

"Zip it, Valdez!" Piper charmspeaked.

"The last one. Either we win and live life with peace or as per normal..." Annabeth said.

"Or them... and live under their rule which judging from everything, not great." Thalia continued.

Everyone was quiet.

"I hope it's not us. It's too soon for another war... I'm not ready." Katie said. Tears began forming in her eyes.

"We won't know..." Thalia mumbled.

"Alright! That all for now kids. Nico, pass the message to the Romans first thing in the morning." Chiron instructed. "As for the rest of you, get some sleep. I'll concur with the gods later."

Everyone got up and leave. Annabeth stayed behind.

"Yes, child." Chiron asked.

"The First Being... it's not..." Annabeth words was cut.

"Not now, Annabeth. Go." Chiron said.

Annabeth held back and walked out.

Camp Half Blood, Amphitheater:

The next morning resume as the usual. Normal camp activities, normal life. Well, normal demigods life. The counselors were absent from all activities. The whole lot were gathered at he amphitheater including Thalia and Rachel. Each of them tried to find a solution for the whole prophecy.

"It does sound really bad..." Rachel remarked after hearing Annabeth reciting the prophecy again.

"It's the great prophecy. Nothing sound pleasant." Annabeth mentioned.

"What should we do, exactly?" Conner suggested.

Everyone started throwing suggestions and firing it down one by one until they have nothing left to say.

"We need Percy." Katie claimed.

"I'm all for that but do you really think he will help us after what all of you did?" Thalia scoffed.

"Well, it's Percy. I'm sure he will help. Right?" Travis said, slightly doubting the outcome.

"Let's hope he does." Nico said as he got up. "I'm going to the Roman to tell them the news." Nico went to the side. Shadow bent around him as he vanished, shadow traveled.

"I'm out too. We have to get going for our next hunt." Thalia said. "I'll try to find Percy while we're at it." Thalia went back to Artemis's cabin.

"Why do we need Percy?" Eric chided.

Everyone look at Eric.

"Well, time like this, Percy will know what to do. Yeah, he may be a little bit of a seaweed brain but he can be wise went it come to battles." Annabeth said as a matter of fact, slightly amused.

Now everyone turned to look at her.

"What?" Annabeth said.

Eric didn't like it. He didn't like the fact the Percy still have something over him even though he's no longer here.

"Well, we're better!" Eric said although it sounded more like he's saying he's better.

Annabeth rolled her eyes. The rest of them just nodded slightly. Everyone started leaving and resumed their camp activities.

New York, Manhattan, Central Park:

It was night time. The sky was filled with the glittering star, the half moon shone beautifully. The light reflected on Central Park making it hauntingly enchanting. It was a peaceful night except for the fact that three horrible dracanae was trying its luck to kill a young adult.

The guy on the other hand wield an imperial gold sword. He was dodging every attacks. Although the movement of the sword were a little awkward, he fought like a warrior. After slicing two of the dracanae which burst into pile of dust, the last one manage to clawed the guy. The guy fall back, sword thrown off few feet away. The surviving dracanae attempt to make the final kill.

"Die, Perseus!" she hissed.

As the dracanae brought down her hand, Percy attempt to block with his arm. Instead of the sound of death, Percy heard something whizzing by. He pulled away his arms to discover a silver arrow was lodged in between the dracanae. Poof!

"Looks like someone owe me now!" A girl voice sounded.

Percy turned around. He smiled. "Ah great, Thalia!" Percy rolled his eyes.

Thalia did the same and walked to Percy, punching him in the shoulder when she's near enough.

"Ouch!" Percy winced. "What was that for!"

"For me saving you!" Thalia said as she rolled her eyes again then proceeding to punch Percy in the arm again. Percy hanged his mouth opened, dumbfounded.

"That's for leaving us. You know how hard it is to find you." Thalia claimed.

Percy shook his head. "I've been here ever since." Percy shrugged. "I didn't think anyone would look for me." Percy said as he fall onto his back and lay there, letting out a long sigh.

Thalia sat next to him. "So tell me. Why is it that I have to save you from a single dracanae" Thalia asked skeptically.

"Please... a little bit of credits maybe? There was three of them!" Percy replied, disbelieved. "Plus, doesn't really feel right without Riptide." Percy said.

"Maybe you shouldn't have stick it to the pine tree!" Thalia scoffed.

"Your pine tree. What better place for a good safekeeping?" Percy commented.

Thalia laughed. "Thanks cuz!"

"Hey! No problem!" Percy replied.

"So what have you been doing since then?" Thalia asked.

"Here and there... pretty much." Percy went on to tell Thalia of what happened since he left.

"I see..." Thalia nodded. "So your mum is okay with all this?" Thalia asked.

"Well, she's fine it but not happy." Percy shrugged. "She told me I could stay with her but I didn't want to attract monster to her house. Just the other day I was taking a shower and a bunch of crazy bird with metal beak crashed through the window."

"Wow. Were you alright?" Thalia asked concerned.

"I was showering." Percy leave it at that. Thalia had the looked of sudden realization.

"Anyway, mum and Paul went to check on me. Let's just say it was the most embarrassing moment of my life." Percy chuckled. Thalia followed.

Thalia thought to herself. At least he's still laughing. Thalia smiled.

"I know! How about you stay with the hunter. We could set up a tent for you." Thalia suggested.

"What! Bad idea!" Percy shook his head quickly. "You people hate men!" Percy reminded Thalia.

"Well, true but you're different and I can talk to Artemis. She'll understand." Thalia said.

"Okay then..." Percy replied, still unsure.

Amazingly, the hunters was set up at the other side of the park. For sure, it must have look like a group of girl scout or something close in the eyes of mortal. Artemis gave permission for Percy to stay though most of the hunters if not all didn't like the idea.

"At least tonight will be safe..." Percy thought as he drifted off to sleep.

"Percy! Wake up!" A voice shouted at him. Percy just replied lazily until a flow of static flowed through his body and he wake up cursing at whoever it is. It was Thalia.

"Really, Perc?" Thalia said. "Come on. We're under attack." Thalia said as she ran out.

Percy sighed and followed suit.

A/N: Woot! DO tell me if there's any mistake with the story. Apology if Thalia and Annabeth seems OOC. Hope you guys love the prophecy. I literally have to slap my head to get my brain to come up with them. Also, still looking for beta reader. Lastly review!

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