Chapter 8

Percy/Alpha

There's a few things that's running in Percy's mind. Everyone in camp already knows his identity. He's sure they are expecting him to answer their questions.

"Percy?" Percy turned to see Rachel standing beside Alicia.

"Rachel, good to see you again." Percy said as he walked to them.

"Percy, she knows about the prophecy." Alicia said as he looked him in the eyes.

"I know that she knows. She's the oracle. She's suppose to know." Percy said while slightly smiling.

"I told Chiron and he said we'll announce it to the campers later in the dining pavilion. I know it has something to do with you." Rachel said.

"It does have something to do with me. Some already came true." Percy said as sadness filled his voice.

Rachel nodded then said, "I'm sorry. I know you've been going through a lot. I can sense it. And by the way, I've missed you."

Rachel moved closer to Percy and hugged him. He didn't hesitate to hug her back because he truly did miss her too.

"I'll see you around, Rachel." Percy said as he pulled away from the hug.

Rachel nodded and left the tent.

"I believe we have to teach them how to train now." Alicia said as he wrapped her arms around Percy's neck while he put his arms around her waist.

"That could wait." Percy said and smiled.

"I love you." Alicia said and leaned in.

When their faces were an inch apart, Percy replied, "And I love you." before closing the gap between them.

-Later that day-

Percy was standing by the shore in the beach. He missed doing this since there isn't really a beach in the galaxy. The breeze cooling him as he watched the sunset.

"Percy?" Percy turned around and saw Ariana and a few of their half-siblings.

"Yes?" Percy said as he walked closer to them.

"We were wondering if you could teach us to control water more." Ariana said.

"I could do that. I'm free right now so I can teach you."

Cheers errupted from the children of Poseidon. Andrew wasn't there. Thank the gods! He thought. Percy taught his siblings how to control water better. The kids who were over 13 years old were able to successfully control water while the kids who were below 12 didn't really succeed. Percy noticed a little girl about 6 years old who was struggling to control water and was a bit farther away from her siblings. She had wavy brunette hair and sea-green eyes just like him. He walked closer to her and knelt on one knee beside her. The little girl noticed him and turned to her right.

"I ain't getting this." She said with her adorable voice.

Percy chuckled and said, "I could see that. What's your name?"

"Nora." The little girl said.

"Do you want me to help you, Nora?" Percy asked with a soft tone. He's good with kids actually. I know what you're thinking, "Why would an assassin be good with kids?" Well, he has his fatal flaw, remember? Even though they aren't his close friends or close family members, he'll still do anything to protect them.

"Yes, please." Nora said while looking at him in the eyes.

Percy smiled at her and said, "Just close your eyes and empty your mind a little. Try to control the water then."

Nora nodded and closed her eyes. He doesn't know what's happening inside her mind but he knows it's blank. She raises one hand while facing the ocean and suddenly, there was a huge wave like a tsunami in front of her. She put her hand down and the wave slowly went down with it. She grinned and said, "Thank you, brother." and hugged him.

"You are so much better than Andrew." She said which made him chuckle.

A few seconds have passed and she didn't pull away yet. He sighed and carried her. Her arms were around his neck, her legs were around his waist and her chin was on his shoulder. He remembered something. He used to do this before she disappeared.

"Wow. That's a first," Ariana said while grinning. "She doesn't interact with anyone. Ever since she arrived here sad, she never talked to anyone but Chiron."

Percy nodded and said, "She reminds me of someone."

Ariana giggled then said, "Let's go. It's dinner time."

Percy nodded, still carrying Nora in his arms and they walked to the dining pavilion. Everyone's eyes were on Percy but like I said before, he's used to it.

"This is kind of creepy." Ariana said while giggling.

"Yes but I'm used to it." Percy said and chuckled a bit. He walked to the Poseidon table with Ariana and was about to put Nora down but she held on him tighter.

"She doesn't want to let you go." Ariana said while laughing as she sat on the chair.

Percy glared at her then whispered into Nora's ear, "Do you want to stay on the Chaos table with me?"

She nodded and he started walking to the Chaos table. Alicia, as usual, was the only one there.

"So, is she your full sister or half?" Alicia asked while smiling at her husband.

"Half but if you look at her face, we almost look the same. With the green eyes but she has your hair and she reminds me of... You know." Percy said as he set Nora down beside him.

Alicia nodded and said, "We'll find her soon. I think Gaea has imprisoned her."

Percy nodded. He knew Gaea has her. As it says in the prophecy. The only part of the prophecy that hasn't been completed yet was the last line.

"Heroes!" Chiron shouted and all the laughter died down.

"I have an announcement. When Rachel and I were left in the Big House alone, she recited a prophecy. It's the prophecy of the universe," Chiron said. "Rachel."

Rachel nodded then stood up. She then recited the prophecy.

A tragedy shatters abrupt,

Sea and Beauty shall entwine at last.

Their youth shall be seized

And shall be imprisoned like the past.

One shall be visited

by a powerful being.

And be struck with a curse

Not worth forseeing.

Once Rachel finished reciting the prophecy, she sat down.

"Who's the one in the prophecy then?" Annabeth asked Chiron.

"I believe it's Percy." Chiron said and Percy felt everyone stare at him.

"Percy even told me that some already happened." Rachel added.

"Percy, do you mind if you tell us what already happened?" Chiron asked.

"The first 3 lines." Percy said while sipping his drink.

Suddenly, everyone froze. Percy set his drink down confused on what's happening.

"Chiron?" Percy called out but he was frozen. In the middle of scratching his chin.

"Perseus Jackson." Someone called from behind. The voice sounded like a girl. Percy turned to see a beautiful goddess. He stood up and walked in front of her.

"Who are you?" Percy asked looking dazed to see the goddess.

"Nyx. Goddess of the night." The beautiful goddess said.

"But aren't you suppose to be in Tartarus?" Percy asked.

"Yes. That's a good question. You see, when Gaea was getting the other Titans to rise, I escaped Tartarus with them. Bizarre, right but that's what happened." Nyx said while moving closer to Percy.

"Um," was all he could say. Even though he's an assassin now, he could be a Seaweed Brain at times.

Nyx giggled and walked closer to Percy until she pressed her body on his. Percy gulped and continued to stare at her.

"What are you doing?" Percy asked still dazed to see her... this close to him.

"Here." Nyx said and handed him a ring. It was gold with red all around it. It looked like fire.

"What's this? It looks like a ring." Percy said and looked at the goddess in the eyes.

"It is a ring. You will know what it is in the future. It's even part of the prophecy." Nyx said and smiled. Her smile was beautiful. He couldn't help but stare.

Nyx noticed and grinned. She did something that shocked Percy. She wrapped her right hand around Percy's shoulder and leaned in...

closer

closer

closer

Until she was an inch away from kissing him. She looked into his eyes, grinned and kissed him. Percy was shocked right now. His brain wasn't processing. All he could think of was this beautiful goddess kissing him. He closed his eyes and kissed back and felt Nyx smile.

"Uh," Percy said after Nyx pulled away.

"Don't worry. I won't tell your wife about this." She said as she wiped the red lipstick off Percy's lips then flashed out. Suddenly, everyone started moving again.

"Percy? Why are you standing up? I thought you were sitting." Alicia said while Percy sat back down. He was still in shock from what happened.

"Only the first 3 lines?" Annabeth asked.

Percy stopped to think. Nyx said that the ring was part of the prophecy. Percy's brain clicked. He was struck with the curse not worth forseeing. Something's going to happen in the future and it has something to do with the ring. Maybe what Nyx said wasn't the complete truth. Maybe, just maybe, she escaped from Tartarus to pass this ring to someone who could keep it safe. This is why I gave the ring to you, Percy. The voice was soft and it sounded like Nyx. I gave you the ring because you know what to do with it. I knew you would figure it out soon. Keep it safe from the Titans. Pass it on to your children when the time is right for you. Nyx's voice trailed off and there was silence.

"No, the prophecy has just been completed. I received the curse."