The Sea and the Sky

Chapter 2

AN/Yay, good to have you back for chapter two. A little bit of romance in this chapter for Percy and Max *evil grin* enjoy!

Again, I am not a middle aged man, so I do not own PJO or Maximum Ride.

Max POV

It was a few days since the Flock- since I had come to Camp Half-Blood. Percy explained to me about how the Greek Gods were alive on Earth, and how Olympus was on top of the Empire State building. (Took me a while to believe that one.) He told me that he was a son of Poseidon, one of the Big three. He told me about his quests, and about the war with Gaia. He introduced me to Thalia, Nico, Grover, Jason, Leo, Piper, and pretty much every other camper. I even met his brother, Jake.

After a while, I started to notice that every once in a while, whenever he thought no one was looking, Percy's eyes would get sad, like storm clouds rolling over the ocean. Then he would notice me staring at him, and his eyes would grow bright and lively again. I spent a large amount of time staring a Percy. I felt like I had known him my whole life, but I knew that I had just met him. There was also this nagging emotion always pulling at me. It scared me, because I had only felt that with Fang.

After a week I finally built up the nerve to ask him why he was sad. It was after dinner, and we were sitting by the lake, watching naiads. "Why do you look so depressed, Percy?" He looked at me with shock. "You noticed?" I smiled at him. "Yeah" he sighed. "Guess I didn't do a good enough job hiding it." He shifted he weight around; hesitating to tell me what was up. "It's ok; you don't have to tell me." I said, moving to leave. "Wait." Percy said, grabbing my hand. I looked at him, shocked. He smiled nervously, and I sat back down. We didn't let go of each other's hand.

"Annabeth cheated on me with my brother." Percy blurted out. I looked at him, once again shocked. "Jake?" I said. "It wasn't his fault. Annabeth told him we broke up." Percy explained. I looked at him, and felt anger bubble up inside me. "How dare she!" I said to myself. I had no idea why I was all the sudden so protective of Percy. I squeezed his hand, reassuring him. His gaze was turned out over the lake, deep in thought.

"I was left by my boyfriend too." I whispered. Percy looked at me with surprise. I explained about my experience with the School, about my Flock, and finally their betrayal. When I was finished, Percy pulled me in close. I stiffened; shocked at his reaction, but soon I relaxed and hugged him back. "Thank you for telling me." He whispered into my hair. When we finally pulled apart, we didn't look away from each other. Our faces were a few inches apart now. Slowly, Percy and I closed our eyes and the gap. I felt like I was flying, and not with my wings. After what felt like an eternity, we gasped and pulled apart to the sound of giggling naiads.

Percy looked at me nervously. "I feel like I know you, Max." he said, his gaze locked on my face. "I understand if you don't feel the same way, but…" I grabbed his hand, cutting him off. "I feel the same way." I told him smiling. A wide grin broke out across his face, and his eyes sparkled. I laughed, and he soon joined me. We walked back to his cabin together. I turned to leave, but he grabbed my shoulder, stopping me. He cleared his throat awkwardly before saying hurriedly, "I know you've been staying in the Big House, but I'm alone in this cabin since Jake is in Atlantis, so….you can stay here." He took a deep breath before adding, "If you want to." I looked at him and felt that strange emotion again, but now, I knew what it was. I was in love with Percy Jackson. "I'll stay here." I told him, before hopping into one of the bunks. Percy smiled, and then lay down on his bed. "Sweet dreams." He told me before we both passed out.

Two Weeks Later

Percy POV-

Max and I had been dating ever since that night at the lake. The only people who really knew were Thalia, Nico, Grover, and Clarisse. I was taking a walk down the beach, when I decided that I should let Jake know. I IM-d Jake to tell him, and he seemed really excited for me. "Good for you!" he yelled. "You need to get over Annabeth." At the mention of her name, I felt anger rising up inside of me. The ocean responded to me, growing more restless. I could see Jake growing worried through the fog. "I hope you and Max are happy." He said, smiling as he passed his hand through the fog, cancelling the message. I sighed, releasing my anger. I had to stop letting this wind me up.

As I walked back to camp, I saw Grover trotting towards me. "Chiron and Lupa want to see you in the Big House." He bleated. I glanced at him, confused. He shrugged his shoulders, and I started walking toward the Big House. As I stepped through the door, I noticed Chiron and Lupa seemed to be having a heated debate. When they heard me come in, they immediately stopped and stared at me. "Come here, Percy." Chiron said, gesturing for me to come closer. I glanced warily at him, and then took a seat at the Ping-Pong table. Lupa looked at me. "My cub," she growled. "You have been summoned by the gods." I looked at her with shock. "Why, Mother?" I asked confused. She purred when I called her mother. "I don't know cub, but you must not ignore the summons."

I sighed, knowing that was true. I walked out of the Big House, going to my cabin to prepare a bag just in case. I heard someone walk in, and turned to the door. Max was standing on the doorstep, looking at me worriedly. "What did they want to talk to you about?" She asked, walking further into the room. "I've been summoned to Olympus." I said, turning to face her. She hugged me, talking into my shoulder. "Why would they need to see you?" she mumbled. "I don't know." I whispered. She pulled back and looked into my eyes. "Be safe." She whispered, and then gave me a soft kiss on the cheek. "That's all I get?" I asked, giving her a crooked grin. "Come back without being blasted by Zeus, and I'll give you a real kiss." She said, walking out of the door. I sighed, picked up my bag, and went to see Argus.

AN/I bet you know what they want to talk to Percy about, huh? Well, if you think that was too much lovey-dovey stuff in this chapter, then I must eagerly tell you that you are wrong. Oh, and Percy forgives Jake cuz it really wasn't his fault, Annabeth lied to both of them.