A/N: I'm really sorry about the unplanned hiatus. I found out that I have to have surgery this summer, and I haven't had inspiration since. And this chapter isn't my best, it's kind of a filler chapter. I'm probably going to rewrite later when the muses return to me. I just had an overall sucky week, starting with school, then this surgery I have to had, then with the muses abandoning me. But when I logged on to fanfiction for the first time this week today and saw the reviews, I just had to update. Sorry.
Reviews: (You peoples are awesome) (Don't question the peoples) (It's how I roll)
Dragonlilo: Yup. I called you stalker. I did. I really did. Beat that! XD It really is ego-boosting to hear that you're great. Soon my head is going to blow up like a balloon, and then it's going to pop. And then my body is going to cry somehow, because my head exploded, and then my body is going to be confused because it's crying. And then you are going to look at me like I'm crazy because I wrote this. I have an overactive imagination. Seriously, one time... No. If I start telling stories, I'm going to be here for hours. Oh wow, I just rambled again. XD Oh, and I really liked making them try and speak modern English. It was funny for me too. It's weird, like I'm not writing it. It's kind of like it's writing itself and I'm just watching the words appear in front of me. I'm rambling again. Wow, Sadie, wow. Now I'm talking about myself in the third person. Wow x39430.
Tangolikeoak: Thanks! It's not bothering me when you ask questions, it makes me happy! And when Sadie's happy, she writes! And when she writes, updates come! And when she talks about herself in third person, she is crazy! YAY! I feel like Tyson for some reason. I don't know why. Now to serious stuff: they are hearing "u" instead of "you" because they aren't seeing the word written (or typed). They use "u" sarcastically. They're basically making fun of the new word because it founds funny to them. Just remember that they are not going to know how all the new words are spelled and used, so they might make fun of it or use it incorrectly. Sorry to make you read this long response. SadieGirl645! (It doesn't have the same ring to it. Dang. Well, I tried)
CowgurlStrong: Well, I'm glad you liked the chapter. I'm a copy cat! I started this response the same way you did to your review to my response, to your response, to my response, to your response, to my response, to your review, to my story, to... something. I don't know what I doing. Don't mind me here, just twiddling my thumbs in this corner. It's quite a nice corner. It feels enclosed, and I just feel awesome sitting in the corner. Is that weird? *innocent, naive face* :D (HA! I SMILED MORE THAN YOU DID! I WIN!) (y'know, I did a :D when you did a :) ? yeah... it made sense in my head) -Sadie
power214063: Poseidon was kind of just watching. Percy and Zoe were really confused, so they didn't really notice the other gods there other than Zeus who was talking to them. And it went by really fast, so Poseidon didn't have time to talk to them.
Nouney: Thanks! Thanks! Thanks! Thanks! I AM A BROKEN RECORD! THIS ISN'T FUNNY! GREAT! THIS IS STUPID! I NEED TO STOP! I CAN'T! GREAT! *deep breath* Okay. That wasn't really funny. I apologize, Nouney, for giving you a review that isn't funny. They do meet the gods again in this chapter, actually, so, um... have fun? Maybe? I don't know. Just. Just. Just, don't pay attention to the stupidness of this. K? K.
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Disclaimer: It's raining. It's raining. I bet it's not raining where Rick Riordan is. Since it's raining where I am but it's not raining where he is, logically I am not Rick Riordan. But illogically... *evil laughter*
With a nervous glance at each other, Zoe and Percy stepped towards the elevator. They were these metal doors that didn't have a way of opening. Zoe put her hand on the door before pulling it back quickly.
"It is cold."
Percy looked nervously at the doors. He pushed the small circular piece of metal protruding from the wall, the "button". The metal doors opened and the two heroes exchanged a nervous glance before stepping in. Percy slid the card into the slot and a golden button appeared. Zoe pressed it and suddenly they were shooting upwards. Both grabbed each other's hands and the railing. It was as if they were running full blown with even more speed, but it was a vertical feeling. After a few tense minutes, the machine finally stopped. The doors slid sideways, and for a few seconds Zoe and Percy just stood there, their mouths opened in shock. They saw a long, winding path that lead to a huge palace that seemed to shimmer in the sunlight. There were temples and smaller palaces in the greenery surrounding the pathway, and statues of the gods lined the road.
Percy stepped out of the elevator, soon followed by Zoe. They both stared down the road, surprise still etched on their faces. Both were so shocked they didn't even turn when the elevator beeped and the doors slid close. Percy took a step forward before turning and holding his hand out to Zoe,
"Shall we go towards Olympus, my lady?"
Zoe smiled, trying to hide the blood that was rising to her cheeks. Though Percy could be humorous and blunt sometimes, he was often courteous towards her. She took his hand and said,
"We shall."
They walked down the road to Olympus hand-in-hand. They could hear the whispers of nature spirits and minor gods, who were most likely wondering why two mortals were walking towards the Throne Room. Zoe and Percy ignored them and continued. When they reached the large doors of the palace, the doors swung open. Both heroes jumped slightly in surprise when they saw the same throne room from two millennia ago. All the gods were present, and all eyes were on them. The two scrambled to bow to Zeus, both fearing being blasted for interrupting what was sure to be a council meeting. Zeus spoke loudly, his voice echoing throughout the Throne Room,
"Rise, Champions of Chronos."
Zoe and Percy rose, confused. Zoe spoke hesitantly,
"Lord Zeus, if I may ask thee, how are Perseus and I able to help in this time? We are just two mortals, and we know nothing of the strange new customs. How could we blend in and help the heroes of this age?"
Zeus remained stoic but the corners of his lips turned up ever so slightly. It amused him to see two heroes out of their time, and hear the old speech again.
"I am actually unaware of the use the two of you will be. Lord Chronos spoke to me back in your millennia, and he spoke of an ancient prophecy coming into play in this time. He told me that two heroes would travel, courtesy of him, to this age and save Olympus. I listened to Lord Chronos, and here you are."
He glanced over to Hermes, who was watching them with an interested expression on his face. Zeus spoke to his son,
"Hermes, would you take these two and bring them to Chiron. He will know of the prophecy, and he will enlighten them of the modern speech. You should tell him to make them a back story, and they will blend in with the half-bloods until the great prophecy comes to pass. We can only hope that the ancient prophecy of Chronos will happen smoothly."
Hermes nodded in understanding. Zeus then turned to Percy and studied him for a moment, before speaking,
"Perseus, you have already passed the age of sixteen years, correct?"
Percy nodded before speaking quickly. Both him and Zoe were confused at Zeus. The King of the Gods was not as stoic and rigid as in he was in the short time they met him in their millennia. Or maybe he was just as confused as they were in this situation. After all, what does one do when faced with two heroes out of their time?
"Yes, Lord Zeus. My companion is also sixteen years of age."
Zeus nodded before he spoke to the council as a whole,
"Perseus and Zoe's situation is to remain a secret between the council and Chiron. If the other demigods find out, there will be chaos. It will be easier for us and for them if this remains a secret. Council dismissed. Hermes stay."
The majority of the council disappeared, save for Zeus, Hermes, and Poseidon. Zeus looked down at Zoe and Percy before turning his gaze to Hermes.
"Take them to Chiron. Tell him about their situation."
Hermes nodded but Poseidon spoke up,
"Just a minute, Hermes. I wish to speak with my son and Zoe."
Hermes nodded, "Sure. Just try not to be too long, I have deliveries."
Poseidon just beckoned Percy over to him, and Zoe followed. She was unsure of her place within this conversation, seeing as it was between Percy and his father. She blinked when Percy beckoned for her to come. Zoe hurried over and saw Poseidon waiting to speak.
"Perseus, Zoe. You have a hard path ahead of you. You must be careful. Zeus didn't say how dangerous it would be for anyone to find out that you are from the past. If anyone finds out, the consequences to you both from the fates would be dire. Lord Chronos had to bend fate in order to send the two of you here. But…"
Poseidon stopped for a second, his features turning worried.
"But if the fates find out that you are here and out of your time, they will try and kill you both. Lord Chronos placed a shield on you both when he blessed you, blocking the fates from finding out your past. If they manage to break through or if someone finds out, then they will be after you. Chiron has the knowledge to block his memories from the fates if need be. As the Lord Chronos will intervene and save your lives, but he will be forced to withdraw you form the war. The ancient prophecy will not pass, and Olympus will fall."
Zoe and Percy's eyes widened and they were shocked at the new revelation. Zoe spoke hesitantly,
"Then we must guard this secret very well."
Poseidon nodded, but Percy spoke,
"What about the hunters? Any alive from that time may recognize us from when they came to hunt us."
Poseidon nodded, "I will speak to my niece. I doubt that you will run into the hunters, but there is always the chance. And if the survival of Olympus depends on that chance, so be it."
He glanced at Zoe, before looking back to Percy. Zoe took the hint and bowed before walking away. Percy looked at her leave before turning back to his father. Poseidon half-smiled,
"Perseus, you have certainly made a friend there."
Percy's eyes widened before he blushed. Poseidon laughed a bit,
"Do not let her go, Perseus. She is right in front of you, do not let her go."
His gaze saddened before he spoke one last time,
"Do not make the same mistake I did."
Percy tried to ask his father what he meant but Poseidon just clapped his hand on Percy's shoulder. Percy tensed automatically, years of surviving in the woods had given his fast reflexes. Poseidon raised his hand in farewell before flashing away. Percy stared at the spot his father had been standing for a moment before turning to Zoe. Zoe turned back to him and they went to Hermes. Hermes looked them over for a second before flashing them away.
A/N: I know that the chapter's kinds short. I felt the need to update just to let you peeps know I was still alive. Sorry 'bout that hiatus. Yeah...