The Sea and the Sky
Chapter 5
AN/ Okay so I had this huge author's block, but now I'm back! I have band camp until school starts, so I might be too tired to write. Of course, my other story needs some attention. Keep reading, my dutiful subjects! :D
Last time I checked, I didn't own Percy Jackson or Maximum Ride (I wish I did though.)
Max POV:
"Maximum Ride." Zeus said. I could feel my heart beginning to race, and my breath started coming in faster and faster gasps. Percy hugged my closer, and I calmed down a little. "You'll make a great Goddess." He whispered in my ear, and I blushed. "Maximum Ride." Zeus said again. "The council has decided to make you the Goddess of Birds, Flight, Aerodynamics, and Mutants. Do you agree to this proposal?" He finished, turning his penetrating glance at me.
For a second, I thought of the Flock. I thought of the way I would care for Angel, and how Gazzy always seemed to make me laugh. I thought about Nudge's motor mouth, and Iggy's habit of blowing things up. Finally, I thought of Fang and how he would wrap his wings around me and tell me I was safe. Then I looked up at Percy. His eyes sparkled with kindness and an unspoken vow "I will protect you." I thought of that night at the lake, and how he could make me feel better without saying a word. Becoming a Goddess would get rid of any chance to go back to the way things were, but I would gain the love of my life and great friends.
I smiled at Zeus. "I accept, my Lord." Percy beamed at me as all the former gods smiled. "Very well." Zeus said as he snapped his fingers. A soft golden light surrounded me, and I could feel power surging through my body. When the light cleared, everyone was staring at me. "What? What is it?" Percy sat me down off his lap and kissed me. "You're breathtaking." He breathed out. I know I looked lost and confused. "Huh?" Everyone burst out laughing. Piper giggled and waved her hand, and a mirror appeared in front of me. I stared at my reflection, my mouth hanging open.
My hair had golden highlights, and was casting off a dim light. Feathers were woven in and out of my locks, tickling my face. My eyes were rapidly changing colors, and little golden flecks were swimming around in them. I stared at my clothes. I had on a loose tank-top that shimmered when I moved. My dark jeans were ripped, and a feather pendant hung from around my neck. My feet were covered by brown boots. Slowly, so I wouldn't knock Percy out of his chair, I extended my wings. The edges of all my feathers were golden.
"Oh my Gods." I whispered. "Yes?" everyone in the room answered. We looked at each other for a couple seconds, and then burst out laughing. Whenever we would try to stop, we would just look at each other with serious faces and start laughing again. We all ended up on the floor, rolling around under the Ping-Pong table. It felt like I was pouring out all the worry, fear, and stress from my life. I didn't have to worry about my expiration date or the School. The erasers couldn't find me here, and I hoped the Flock couldn't either.
We finally finished, gasping for breath. Percy had a hold on to my hand, and we looked into each other's eyes, immensely happy. "I have him forever." I thought to myself. I was happier then I had ever been in my life, even when I had escaped the School. "Well." Will said as we all struggled up. "I think this calls for a party." We all high-fived each other, then looked at the former gods. "Go ahead," Poseidon said, a twinkle in his eyes. "We're gonna go visit Calypso and party on her island." He finished. We all whooped and ran out the door as the former gods disappeared in a flash of silver light.
We all stopped dead in our tracks when we heard the cheering. I looked at Percy, shocked, and saw the same expression on his face. "What is this?" I said, voicing my thoughts. In front of us, all gathered around the Big House, were all the demigods from camp. They all had the biggest smiles on their faces, and were cheering our names. Chiron and Lupa walked out of the Big House and glared at the Hermes cabin. "Someone must have been eavesdropping." Lupa growled. The Hermes cabin just sat there looking innocent.
A big grin stretched across Percy's face. I leaned over to him and ruffled his hair. "I hope this doesn't give you a big head." He laughed, and the sound was like ocean washing against the shore. "I'll try not to let it." Suddenly, he stepped forward, dragging me with him. "So, what do you guys think about having an awesome celebration party?" He yelled to the demigods. They all screamed "Yes!" or "Whoo Hoo!" Percy laughed and winked at Will, who waved his hand. One flash of golden light and some music notes later, a party covered the area in front of the Big House.
Streamers crisscrossed everywhere, and there were at least seven tables overflowing with food and drinks. There was an ambrosia fountain and a nectar bar. It was all centered around this huge dance floor that was flashing with neon lights. In front of the dance floor was a stage that had these huge amps and tons of instruments. For the final touch, Will snapped his fingers and the sun began to go down. As it sunk below the horizon, the whole area lit up like a club. Thalia clapped her hands together and the moon appeared in the sky, shining brighter that I had ever seen it.
Everyone, the demigods and the Gods, looked at each other for a moment. Suddenly, we all shouted out, "Party!" and ran to the dance floor. Percy and I laughed as we ran, and the sound carried over the valley. There was one word for what I felt, and that was bliss. For once, I forgot all my troubles and pain. The only thing that I was thinking was, "How wild is this party going to get?"
AN/ So next chappie's gonna have the wild party in it. There's going to be a lot of singing, and I have to find songs for everyone. Until then, bye!