A/N- Sorry this is late, but it was totally worth it! And thanks to all my readers. Here is what must be the long-awaited second chapter!
The Prophecy
Part II
Demeter left a note on the table, explaining that she was called back to Olympus, but only for a short time. Demeter sighed. She was lucky that Michael could see through the Mist, or else it would be terribly difficult to leave him and their child.
"Demeter! Our brother is not a very patient man. He will need you, especially, to be at the council." Demeter glared at her younger brother, Hades. She still harbored resentment at him for taking away Persephone, but she continued to love him. After all, if Persephone was happy as Queen of the Underworld, then Demeter should try to be happy also.
"Demeter, now!" Demeter hurried out the door, and stood next to Hades. "How will we get to New York, Brother? We're in Kansas, the exact middle of the United States." Hades raised his eyebrows. "You actually know your geography, Sister? I thought your head was filled with corn. I guess not fully."
Demeter snorted. "Well, Death Brat, you're lucky I'm not in the mood to punish you right now. I'm more worried about my child's future at this moment." Hades smiled softly. "Your daughter will be fine, Sister. Zeus will not abandon her."
"How can you be so sure?" Demeter snapped.
"Because I will not abandon her." Hades took his sister's hand in his and smiled. "We will think of a way to keep her safe, Demeter. And she will be safe." Demeter smiled, tearing up. "Thank you, Hades," she whispered.
"Brother, Sister, Zeus is not happy that you two are taking so long." Demeter jumped, and held up her hands threateningly. "Poseidon, I swear, one of these days I will banish you to a farm for several decades." Poseidon laughed heartily. "Demeter, I believe you could, but I know you won't." Demeter lowered her hands. "Well, Poseidon, take me to Olympus! I'm too tired to take myself there."
Hades and Poseidon rolled their eyes. "Demeter, you can't"- lightning flashed, dangerously close to the trio. "All right, we're coming!" Poseidon shouted at the sky. Poseidon snapped his fingers and they were immediately transported to Olympus.
"What took you so long?" Zeus growled. Persephone helped her mother to her throne, and then sat back down next to her husband. "I'm sorry, brother." Demeter said. "Now, please tell me of this prophecy concerning my daughter." Zeus glared at his older sister. "Demeter, I want you to know that nothing like this has ever happened before. We do not know what your daughter will be capable of, or the extent of her powers." Demeter leaned back. "Tell me the prophecy, Zeus. What did the Oracle of Delphi say about my unborn child?"
Apollo stood up from his throne, and walked to the middle of the throne room. All conversation ceased; Hestia folded her hands, and sat on an honorary throne. "Since, I guess it's my prophecy, I will repeat what the Oracle said." Demeter leaned forward; Hera sat tall; Dionysius sobered himself, and sat up. Apollo cleared his throat. "Right. Well, then."
"Get on with it!" Demeter said.
"Yes, Aunt." Apollo apologized, and unfurled a scroll.
"Half-blood child of nature and man,"
The doors burst open. "Who dares to interrupt the council?!" Zeus roared. Chiron winced. "My apologies, Lord Zeus, Olympians. It's just...Thalia Grace ran away." Zeus froze. "Why?" He whispered. "Well, it appears to be because of her brother, Jason."
Hera glared at her husband. "You see, this is what happens when you have two children in the same family. Especially if one is Roman and the other Greek." Chiron looked between the king and queen of the gods. "Lady Hera, young Thalia ran away because her mother took Jason to the Wolf House. Lupa contacted me. She witnessed the whole ordeal."
"And what did Lupa see?" Zeus demanded, worried for his young daughter's life. "It appears that Thalia's mother was contacted by Juno...our very own Hera." All eyes turned to the queen. "It was for the good of the child. If I had not intervened, the two children would have shed each other's blood. You know how old their feud is." Hera insisted.
"We will talk later." Zeus growled. "Thank you, Chiron. Send a satyr to help her. Bring her to Camp."
A/N- This wasn't too bad, was it? Don't worry, the prophecy will be revealed in the next chapter. Please review, even if you are a guest! And read E. M. Bryant's story: Eyes Open, and the Celebrity stories as well. Michelle is an awesome author, and the best friend a teenage girl can have. :) Oh, and her birthday is tomorrow, so I think it would mean the world to her if people read & reviewed her amazing work!