Chapter 5

A/N: I am so sorry for not updating over the past two weeks. Things haven't been going exactly as planned, but I hope this makes up for that. Before I begin, I must address the events that occurred on Friday. At Sandy Hooks Elementary School, a horrible tragedy occurred. Many were lost, and the monster responsible was vanquished. Unfortunately, many families are now incomplete. I express my deepest condolences to the families of the victims of this horrible tragedy. I speak for all of us on Fanfiction when I say that our prayers will go to them. I don't wish this on anyone, and I hope that they be blessed in Heaven.

When I first heard about this, I teared up and anger started to boil inside me. I cannot believe that there would be someone so cruel as to attack children before they could start on the road to their destiny. Its just-it's just so sad to even think about this.

Percy: Do I still need to be here?

Me: it's your choice.

Annabeth: He's a little upset over what happened.

Me: I heard something about him causing a storm.

Annabeth: More like a hurricane/tsunami in the Sea of Monsters. He nearly destroyed Circe's Island and the Isle of the Cyclops in one attack. He was so mad.

Percy: Correction: I'm still mad. *sigh* I need a metal training dummy. I have a feeling that I will be letting out all of my anger on that.

Me: Dude, violence isn't the answer. In fact, I think you need to take a deep breath, and concentrate on all things good.

Percy: *sigh* you're right. I need some alone time for a little while.

Annabeth: Maybe some meditation will do you good. Do you want me to be there for you?

Percy: It's ok.

Annabeth: :'(

Me: Don't worry Annabeth; he just needs some time to himself. Here, I'll start us off. I don't own PJO or HoO.

Annabeth: I hope he's ok.

Me: Me too.

Athena POV:

It's been almost a week since Poseidon and I made that truce. As a matter of fact, it's really been peaceful without all that hatred toward him. I guess I've devoted all of my time and energy in trying to bringing him down, and I've missed so much. Like Artemis accepting that Seaweed Brain as a male. In a way, I guess, I like how he makes my daughter happy, even if he almost dies every other month.

I was sitting in my temple reading another book from my last trip to the library. It was a book that had something to do with the Empire State Building being rebuilt. All I know so far that it was damaged in 2022 and it was a part of my daughter's plan called Project: Chase. I'm really proud of her.

The hurricane outside was really brewing now. Poseidon told us yesterday that there is really no stopping it now. Luckily, mortals were smart enough to evacuate the entire island of New York. The whole East Coast was basically deserted until the hurricane passes. The hurricane was expected to make landfall in about a few days, and Zeus said something about trying to reverse the wind direction to weaken the hurricane.

Cumulonimbus clouds boomed outside as the pre-hurricane storm rocked the city. Hermes was recovering in the hospital wing because of what he did almost 3,000 years ago. Something about Artemis being born first and Hermes making Apollo think that he was actually born first. I think he deserved it.

I was just about done with Secrets of the Battle of New York when a knock came from my door. "Who is it?"

"An injured mailman with a delivery," Hermes called from outside.

I grinned as I got up to answer the door. On the other side was in fact Hermes, but he had an arm sling. He was dressed in his normal mailman attire. In his hand was a single envelope. I knew it was from Poseidon because of its sea-green color. "I guess you know who this is from?" he asked.

I nodded. "Strange. Normally, he never sends you any mail, and I should know. Anyway, here you go." He handed me the envelope. "Oh, and I just want to know one thing."

I raised an eyebrow. "You two aren't smitten for each other, are you?"

I turned red. "Get out of here!"

"I have every right to ask. So, you both won't be expecting anytime soon, right?"

"I SAID GET OUT!"

His eyes widened. He turned around, and just bolted down the hall. I shook my head and smirked as I closed the door. The writing was clearly in Poseidon's handwriting.

Athena,

After a week of being friends, I've decided to show you my power of the sea. What a better way than experiencing a hurricane first hand. It is truly a remarkable experience and I wish to share it with you. Meet me in Central Park in 10 minutes, and don't worry, the mortals are gone and you will be protected. This is my gift to you for forgiving me for something that I didn't do.

Poseidon

P.S. Bring that black box with you

I must admit, I blushed when I read that. I normally don't expect this from anybody, although, I haven't really been this happy since my son crossed the Delaware. Still, a chance to feel what Poseidon feels in storms like this? I doubt I will ever be able to feel a storm like this ever again.

I crumpled up the letter, and grabbed the black box. Over the past week, I've been trying to get the thing to open, but there was no lid. It was just a black cube. I tried everything, except my father's Master Bolt. I don't remember the last time I tried using that, but I do remember blowing something up because of it.

I looked out into the storm brewing outside my temple and smiled. My first time experiencing a hurricane, and this was going to be big. I flashed out of my temple to meet with Poseidon.

Time Lapse

I appeared sitting on the bench in Central Park. Immediately, I felt very cold and very warm at the same time. The winds were slowly, but gradually, picking up. I looked around, and the clouds were as thick as my father's head. Believe me, in my younger years, I needed to earn the title of Goddess of Wisdom by being a bit stupid. Hey, being young and stupid will eventually lead you to a life of being old and wise.

Being a teenager godling, it's always the same thing. Listen to Zeus, pay attention to your studies, and what not. Mortals think that I was born from Zeus' split head in full battle armor, but that wasn't the full story because nobody ever confirmed it with me or my father. Hehe, I like the attention of being the 'warrior at birth' goddess though. I remember the time when I got Odysseus to humiliate Achilles, but father hasn't forgiven me for that one. Hey, they're legends, not facts.

Anyway, I looked around, searching for Poseidon. As I walked, I decided to take in the scenery a little bit. I've been to Central Park before, and it looked so different then. If you took a picture of Central Park then and now, you would clearly see the difference. For example, there were man-made hills all over the place. All the trashcans in the park were replaced with braziers, and there were more benches along the trail.

I noticed on the first night of our return to the world that the pollution in the world was fading quickly. The smog was cleared up and I got to see more constellations than before. Artemis was happy when she saw her Huntress walking across the sky, searching for her next hunt. Hercules was fading, but for good reason, according to the son of Poseidon. It just felt cleaner than before, and that's what I liked.

Electric lamps were replaced with gas lamps that actually required a flame. Carriages were abandoned along the trail, which made me want to hijack one of them. First problem is finding a few horses to pull them. Next is upholding the title of Goddess of Wisdom, although a lot of people must realize that even a goddess must have a little bit of fun.

After a few more minutes, I finally spotted Poseidon. He had his back turned to me and looked deep in thought. He had a fishing pole strapped to his back, and I knew that it was actually his trident. The black box felt warm in the palm of my hand as I approached him. He wore a blue Hawaiian shirt and khaki shorts. His black hair was dancing in the wind. He actually looked handsome, but then I realized something.

Stupid Aphrodite! I thought to myself. Leave me alone!

Oh honey, you're such a bore, but this is not my magic. You really are feeling this, and I'm just watching. She said in my head.

I don't care, leave me alone!

But honey, you are feeling this for real. I have nothing to do with this. Enjoy your time with Poseidon!

Before I could stop her, she just disappeared from my thoughts. She really gets on my nerves sometimes. Like the time she asked Hecate to make fake spiders and infest my temple with them. Her plan was to get Poseidon to come to the rescue, but he never showed up. It turns out that she accidentally sent him to that mortal Sally person, who I approved at the time.

I shook my head to rid myself of these thoughts, and walked toward Poseidon. Before I could speak, he spoke up. "Welcome to the midst of Hurricane Romana," he called out.

I smiled. "I really don't feel the energy of the hurricane," I told him.

He turned to me and smiled. "Because you haven't received my blessing yet. You need my power to feel Neptune's hurricane." He held out his hand at me. "The box, please?"

I slowly gave him the box. He twisted the lid a quarter of an inch, and pulled the lid off of it. I stared at it in shock as he solved the one puzzle I couldn't. "How'd you do that?"

He smiled at me. "My gift, my magic," he said. "What, did I stump the great Wisdom Goddess, whose son created the Rubix Cube?"

I raised an eyebrow, but I shrug. It's actually good to admit my mistakes, but that doesn't mean I will let him get the better of me again. He grabbed something from the box, and tossed it away. "Close your eyes real quick," he said.

I gave him a confused look, but I do anyway. Next thing I know, I am covered in blue dust. Poseidon started to chuckle as I opened my eyes. Immediately, the air began to chill as my anger rose.

"YOU KELP HEAD! I KNEW THAT WAS ANOTHER TRICK!" I yelled at him.

He smiled. "Give it a minute to explain 'Thena. This is a special po—," he said.

"WHY DID I EVEN COME ANYWAY? I THOUGHT WE SETTLED THIS LAST WEEK!"

"Athena, please, calm down."

"WHY SHOULD I?!"

Then he smiled at me. "Can you feel it? The hurricane," he said.

I was about to summon my owls, but I didn't. Instead, something else entered my mind. From here, I felt it ripping the coast apart. I felt the salt water rise as the hurricane drew nearer. He actually did it. He probably got Hecate to help him out with this.

He nodded at me. "That's right. You can feel the power of the hurricane from here too. You can feel that it is too strong for me in my Greek form, and my Roman form will not comply. Can you feel all that power?"

I raised my eyebrows in amazement. "Yes. I actually feel it."

He smirked. "Over the past 2,000 years, I summoned the strongest hurricanes by accident and on purpose all over the world. I have felt every single hurricane, including the Roman ones. Oh, the Roman hurricanes were so simple to conjure, but very hard to eliminate. With this hurricane, I'm afraid; it will be the biggest I ever unleashed."

I closed my eyes, and the images of the hurricane flooded my head. He was right; this hurricane was the biggest I've ever seen. It looked huge in my mind, and I bet it's even larger from a mortal's perspective. "I've been trying to push the currents back, but the hurricane is fighting me. I wanted you to experience a small portion of my power so you can understand that being the Sea God is difficult."

My eyes widened. "And here I thought that you had it easy controlling H2O." I said.

He tilted his head in confusion. I sighed because even the Sea God needed a lesson in water. "That means water."

"I know. I'm confused because you thought it was easy for me, but it's ok. Sometimes, I look forward to a challenge. There is another reason why I've allowed you to feel this hurricane. I think you can help me stop this hurricane from reaching land. Or at least, divert it."

"How so?"

"I was hoping you would help me. See, this hurricane is too powerful for me. I think I can divert it to cooler waters, but I need you help with this." I smiled. In the past, I would've never admitted it, but I always wanted to stop a hurricane. I actually know how to since I've read about the ocean currents. "Will you help me?" he asked.

"Sure, but I make the plans. You enforce them. Deal?" I asked.

He extended his hand. "Deal."

We shook hands, and this was actually was the first time we held hands. His hand must've been wrapped in seaweed because it felt so soft. Strange because you don't expect that from a guy. I closed my eyes, and focused more on the storm headed our way. I have several ideas already playing in my mind, but it will also need Zeus to play a part in it.

I opened my eyes, and realized that I was still holding his hand. Poseidon smiled at me. "I think it's a little early to be holding hands, don't you? I think that we have to actually be in love with each other before we move this quick," he said with a wicked grin.

I rolled my eyes. "Only you would point that out."

We both chuckled. Little did I know that Aphrodite actually did have plans for the both of us, and we were going to end up together in the future. Even that's a little crazy, but I can't be in love with Poseidon, can I?

A/N: Another chapter done. I hope to update more since Winter Break is coming up, so expect a few more updates very soon. Again, I apologize for the delay, but I hope to keep writing until I have finished my little series. Once this is done, then it will probably be one shot from there on. Thank you and good night. Leave me your reviews and what you would expect to happen in the next chapter. I hope I have more time for this, so stay tuned.

Again, I am so sorry for taking so long to update and I hope you understand. Thank you, and good night.

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