Chapter 8: The Nymphs of the North
Disclaimer on first chapter
Percy's POV
I woke up. Still, dazed and confused I looked at Athena who was sleeping in my bed, which made me even more confused. But I just shrugged it off and went to the bathroom to take a shower.
Athena's POV
I woke up surprised to see Percy not there. He must have found out about me accidentally sleeping in his bed! Ok, ok I admit it I did it on purpose. Before I went to bed I stared at him for a long time. I can now see why my daughter liked him so much, I would have realized this if it wasn't for my rivalry with Poseidon, which blinded my mind to see this such handsome man.
"What are you thinking?" my logic yelled, "he is your rival's son!"
"No," my heart said, "he is my uncle's son."
"Wold you two just be quiet!" my stomach yelled, "I am trying to alert her that her that she is hungry!"
"..."
Then I heard a growl in my stomach, yup I was definitely hungry. So I sat on the bed and waited for Percy.
"I love him," I said to no one in particular.
Now to find out if he thinks of me as the same. Time to make a plan.
Percy's POV
I finished my shower and put my clothes back on, and walked out of the bathroom to see Athena still sleeping soundly on the bed. I walked up to her and stroked her curly, blonde hair. (A/N: Now before you like tell me "Oh Athena has black hair, blah, blah, blah" Athena has blonde hair in the myths and if I remember correctly she had blonde hair in "The Titan's Curse" The pictures in the demigod files and the ultimate guide pictures her with black hair, that's wrong, and also the art work of Athena and Annabeth looked bad, no offence to the artist but it is true...this isn't a rant story so I'll just keep the real story going...)
"Gods, you're so beautiful Athena, and I just want you to know...I think I am falling in love with you..."
Athena's POV
"Gods, you're so beautiful Athena, and I just want you to know...I think I am falling in love with you..."
Ya, call me a sneak, but my plan worked! Now you would think that I would pipe up saying, "I love you too" and then romantically kiss him and it would be perfection in my eyes. But of course there is no such thing as perfection, because the moment I was going to wake up from my pretend nap, something, namely two hellhounds, burst into the room ready to pounce. Note-to-self: Chew Uncle Hades out for sending hellhounds to find us, when I become a god again. (A/N: Forbidden Quest remember?) Percy instantly drew Riptide and I rolled off the bed towards the direction of my sword and drew it from my scabbard.
"Athena, can you give me a little help here?"
"I'm coming!"
I jumped over the two queen sized bed, doing a somersault in the air to do so. Did I mention the ceiling was high? And that I am the daughter of the king god and he too likes flashy entrances and exits? In one fast swoop I aimed the sword downward and stabbed the hellhound through the back. Just as I did that, Percy finished his opponent with hesitation. he must have thought for some reason, the hellhound was that one at camp.
After all was well, I figured bringing up what he said would be a bad idea so I just said:
"Um, Percy? Can we eat, I am hungry"
And as to prove my point my stomach let off a really loud growl.
He laughed and said, "Of course Athena, I'm hungry too!"
We went to the nearest McDonald's still laughing a bit.
Percy's POV
We finished eating and began to walk to the port of San Francisco to see if we could find the demonic cruise ship, The Princess Andromeda. I looked up on the deck to find a reflection of a monster, and wouldn't you know it? It was Medusa, a Gorgon able to turn anyone who looks at her directly into stone. Athena noticed that too and sighed in disbelief. She then took out five golden drachmas and yelled "Σταματήστε άρμα του καταδίκη!" which translated to "Stop Chariot of Damnation!" as she threw the coins onto the street. Oh great, here we go again. A taxi cab made of smoke rose from the ground with three grey ladies in the front seat.
"Passage, passage?" the grey sister I think was Wisp said.
"Wait I thought this was out of their service area," I whispered to Athena.
"They know better to defy a god," she replied.
"Drive us to the Nymphs of the North," Athena commanded.
"Of course my lady," they all said.
Boy, I guess not many people know that Athena is not a god anymore.
"But you will have to pay five more drachmas on arrival," they said.
"Fine, but we better get there fast."
Gods! What is with Athena and her children's love for speed? I know better this time to buckle up, Ganymede didn't have to tell me again on the video screen.
In what was a few seconds for us and the world, we arrived in Toronto, Canada, and we got out from the cab.
"Uh where are the Nymphs of the North?" I asked.
"Up there," Athena said pointing,"the CN Tower, 500th floor"
Why do they always have to be so far up?
"Careful, Percy, there are Hyperborean giants here," she warned.
I nodded and we walked into the CN Tower.
The room was empty besides a single security guard reading some book titled "Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief". Woah! is that my myth, like about what Chiron was talking about. Then I looked at the author's name, Rick Riordan...double woah! That was our Senior scribe at Camp Half-Blood!
Athena approached him and said in Greek, "πεντακόσια όροφος, Νύμφη του Βορρά"
Which translated to,"Five hundred floor, Nymphs of the North.
He nodded and handed us a security card and the elevator opened. We walked in and in a few seconds we walked out to find a small village full of trees and nymphs. When we arrived all stopped what they were doing and bowed towards Lady Athena. We walked forward and Athena addressed everyone there.
"The end of the world is upon us. We need the sacred items, please bring them forth. We can't save the world without the items," she said in a loud voice.
All the nymphs looked at us and rushed back to their houses and brought back four items. The four nymphs formed a line in front of me.
"Here young here," the first one said," this sword made of Celestial adamant is the sharpest in the world, it affects both humans and monsters so be careful, they also suck your opponent's energy."
I took the sword and scabbard and put it at my waist. I examined the sword and the detail amazed me, it was pure diamond, hmm maybe after the war I can sell this on eBay...
The next nymph approached and said,"Here young hero, this magical silver pouch can contain items bigger then itself in the bag."
The third one approached and said,"This is a version of the Helm of Darkness that Lord Hades donated as one of the sacred items."
I put the Helm on my head and the pouch in my pocket.
The last nymph came forward,"Young hero, the faith of the world rests on your hands, and so I offer you this," she brought forth a set of clothes and a neatly folded jacket,"these clothes turn into armor when needed and yet they are as light as normal clothes." I thanked the nymphs, and right on that spot I changed my clothes in front of everyone. And I noticed Athena blush. Then We started to leave. But before we were about to exit, a beautiful nymph stopped me.
"Perseus Jackson, I shall give thy a warning," She looked directly into my eyes,"Beware the Kraken".
She left and we exited the tower and I had to suffer another ride with the Grey Sisters.
We were back on the port of San Francisco and I looked up at the Princess Andromeda.
Time to storm the ship.
Me: "It's the end of the world, as we know it..."
Percy: Stop singing.
Me: Fine, anyways this is my longest chapter so far! And some of you smart reviewers were somewhat right! And I honestly can't wait for a few chapters when I can say the best thing ever!
Percy: What is it? It wouldn't be by any chance "RELEA..."
Me: Percy don't spoil it!
Percy: Fine!
Me: Anyway if you like this part, favorite this story, tell your friends and read and review. See you guys later!
End of Chapter 8