The Sea and they Sky
Chapter 6
AN/ So we get to the party. It's gonna be a couple chapters long, so strap in for the wait. Is there godly love stirring in the air?
Me: Percy, will you do the honors?
Percy: She doesn't own my story or Max's, jeeze people!
Me: Thank you. Did I mention I'm in love with you? *fangirl squeal*
Percy: Ummm…
Me: On with the story!
Percy POV:
I couldn't believe that we were gods. I could feel the sea churning, the waves washing against the shore. The entire time my friends were being made gods, I was playing with the water, creating storms and perfect surfing waves. That is, until Max was made a goddess. She was amazingly beautiful and radiant, and I couldn't believe she was mine. I knew about her tragic past, and I was glad she was happy for once. When I had heard about her Flock, and how her "family" kicked her out, I was furious. I had made a solemn vow right then, that I would never let anyone else hurt Max. She was mine, and I would fight for her.
When the party started, generic party music started playing. Everyone crowded onto the dance floor, bodies pressed up against each other. Neon strobe lights swept across the crowd, adding to the mood. Max and I danced together, and you could feel the euphoria coming off of her in waves. She was literally glowing with happiness. A little voice in the back of my head said, "She could have anyone, why would she choose you? Annabeth left you." Max kissed me, and that voice went away. We pressed against each other, our cheers ringing into the night.
I have absolutely no idea how long we danced, but after a while Will got up on the stage. "Okay." He said. "Were gonna start a little singing." He grinned to the crowd, winking at a couple of girls. "So who do you think should go first?" To my surprise, the entire crowd yelled, "Percy!" "Umm…I don't think…" I stuttered as I looked around in shock. Max laughed and pushed me onto the stage. "Tear it up for me." She yelled at me over the noise of the crowd. Will smirked and handed me a mic. I heard Annabeth saying to Rachel, "He can't dance; I bet his singing is just as bad." This got me angry. Who was she to judge me? I racked my brain for a song. As soon as I came up with one, I grinned to myself.
I took a deep breath and heard the music starting. Everyone stared at me, waiting to see what I sounded like. Max gave me a thumbs up, an encouraging grin stretched across her face. I closed my eyes and started singing Mermaid, by Train.
Whoa, whoa
Can't swim so I took a boat,
To an island so remote
Only Johnny Depp has ever been to it before
Stayed there till the air was clear
I was bored and out of tears,
Then I saw you washed up on the shore
I offered you my coat, thank goddess love can float
Crazy how that shipwreck met my ship comin' in
We talked till the sun went down
Love on the Puget Sound
My treasure map was on your skin
Beauty in the water, angel on the beach
Ocean's daughter, I thought love was out of reach
'till I got her, had I known it could come true
I would have wished in '92, for a mermaid just like you
Whoa, just like you, whoa
Sharks green with envy, they wonder what you see in me
Funny but sometimes can't help but wonder that as well
Now life is a holiday, making up for the years I paid
The way to this heavenly bay… it went through hell
Beauty in the water, angel on the beach
Ocean's daughter, I thought love was out of reach
'till I got her, had I known it could come true
I would have wished in '92, for a mermaid just like you
Whoa, just like you, whoa
Rescued you by the banyan tree,
All the girlfish in the sea
Couldn't hold a candle to you,
They don't have a handle on you,
They don't have a scandal on you
All the boyfish in the sea
They all wish that they could be me
Can't swim so I took a boat,
To an island so remote
Only Johnny Depp has ever been to it before
Beauty in the water, angel on the beach
Ocean's daughter, I thought love was out of reach
'till I got her, had I known it could come true
I would have wished in '92, for a mermaid just like you
Whoa, just like you, whoa
Just like you, Whoa
Just like you, Whoa
When I finished singing, I couldn't hear my own thoughts over the roar of the crowd. My fellow gods looked at me in shock, except Max, who was cheering the loudest. Rachel smirked and turned to Annabeth. "Looks like he can sing." I saw her mouth. Annabeth blushed and looked away from her. I jumped down from the stage and into Max's arms. "That was so cool!" She yelled. She had to scream in my ear because the crowd was still screaming my praises. I lost count of how many pats on the back I got. Will jumped up on the stage.
"Well, after that amazing performance by our own resident hero, who's next?" "Nico!" Thalia screamed. "What? Why?" He said as people yelled their assent. Max and I laughed and help Thalia drag him up on the stage. "If I did it, you have to." I chuckled, patting on the shoulder. We all jumped off the stage as Will handed him a mic. Nico looked at it like it was a foreign object. "Do you have a song picked out?" Will asked. Nico thought for a minute, and then nodded. "Then start up the music!" Will yelled. Nico got a determined look on his face then began singing You're Gonna Go Far Kid, by The Offspring.
Show me how to lie, You're getting better all the time
And turning all against the one is an art that's hard to teach
Another clever word sets off an unsuspecting herd
And as you step back in the line a mob jumps to their feet
Now dance, fucker, dance, man, he never had a chance
And no one even knew, it was really only you
And now you steal away
Take him out today
Nice work you did
You're gonna go far, kid
With a thousand lies and a good disguise
Hit 'em right between the eyes, hit 'em right between the eyes
When you walk away, nothing more to say
See the lightning in your eyes, see 'em running for their lives
Slowly outta line and drifting closer in your sights
So play it out I'm wide awake, it's a scene about me
There's something in your way and now someone is gonna pay
And if you can't get what you want, well, it's all because of me
Now dance, fucker, dance, man, I never had a chance
And no one even knew, it was really only you
And now you'll lead the way
Show the light of day
Niceworkyou did
You're gonna go far, kid
Trust, deceived
With a thousand lies and a good disguise
Hit 'em right between the eyes, hit 'em right between the eyes
When you walk away, nothing more to say
See the lightning in your eyes, see 'em running for their lives
Now dance, fucker, dance, he never had a chance
And no one even knew, it was really only you
So dance, fucker, dance, I never had a chance
It was really only you
With a thousand lies and a good disguise
Hit 'em right between the eyes, hit 'em right between the eyes
When you walk away, nothing more to say
See the lightning in your eyes, see 'em running for their lives
Clever alibis, Lord of the Flies
Hit 'em right between the eyes, hit 'em right between the eyes
When you walk away, nothing more to say
See the lightning in your eyes, see 'em running for their lives
When Nico finished, he was breathing hard, and looked a little surprised that he pulled that one off. He hopped off the stage to deafening cheering. Max and I were about to walk over to congratulate him when Thalia ran past us, pushing me out of the way. Nico met her eyes for a second before she jumped into his arms and started making out with him. There was silence for a second, and then everyone started whooping and hollering. Max let out a wolf whistle, then smirked at me. I laughed and pulled her close to me. When Nico and Thalia finally pulled apart, he looked at her in surprise. She beamed at him and said, "I guess I'm not a virgin goddess." Nico grinned, he was the happiest I'd ever seen him. They started kissing fiercely, and ended rolling underneath one of the tables.
Will ran up onto the stage. "I guess Thalia won't be singing." He laughed. "I guess not." Max said, and gave me a quick peck on the lips. Will snuck a knowing look at us, and said, "So who's next?"