PERCY'S POV.
The horn blew, and Annabeth, Grover, Eragon, Nico, Thaila, Clarisse, Chiron, Mr D, and the rest of the demigods began sitting around the bonfire. Saphira sat a little bit further than the rest of us. It was late, I could tell by the amount of stars in the sky. I was getting tired. If we we're going to end up in battle, I would need rest.
"Thank you everyone for joining us. I know it is late and we all need time to sleep. However, the events of what had happend today, well, we need to talk to all of you about it. Hellhounds attacked Eragon on the other side of the lake earlier today, and we don't know if Kronos might have sent them, or maybe something different. But I fear that another war is going to be upon us sometime soon. And we think, that the titans might be brought to battle."
I stood up and my voice echoed throughout the crowd. "We need all of you, we need to fight. I know that we can win this just like before. We have decided that Eragon will patroll the skies and keep Galbatorix away from the fight. However, I will be keeping Kronos away. But all of you, your jobs are to fight off the titans and soldiers that I know will be comming. They can't destroy this camp."
I swallowed.
"To some of you, this camp is your home, as to me. This is why we will all need to be prepared for anything. A suprise attack, anything. I know that this war, some of us could die.."
Alot of the camper's gasped once I said that.
"That's why we need to fight for our lives!" I said, everyone started cheeing and calling out sentences like, "We will fight!" Or, "Titans will die!" Or, "Yes!". And many more.
Once it was quiet, Chiron spoke.
"Lives will be lost. This is why we need to keep our faith. We need to use our strengths. Through blood, sweat, and tears. We need to keep standing. We will not fall." Chiron said, and everyone cheered once again.
It got quiet, and through the silence, someone from the crowd yelled.
"What about the gods? Can't they help us?"
I shook my head. Di immortals. I never thought of that.
"I don't know.. And if they don't, then.." I tried to say, then someone else yelled out.
"Then we will be screwed! We can't possibly fight off soldiers and titans! We will be outnumbered for sure!"
"Do not think negatively children, if so, we will lose. That is why you must be positive." Chiron said, thank the gods he interupted. I diddn't know what to say. I was lost in thought.
"And what if this doesent work! We will die!" Someone else yelled. Annabeth stood up, anger in her voice.
"Oh suck it up! All of you!" Everyone was quiet.
"You think that this is funny! Do you think that this war we will lose? If so, then you may leave right now! If not, you pledge yourselves to the battle!" She bellowed, and with her pleads, no one left. Everyone stood, stunned. Including me.
"Now, we need a plan." She said, looking at Chiron.
"Right. As Percy said before, Eragon will fly with Saphira, and try to keep Galbatorix away. Percy will destroy Kronos. And we will fight the titans and soldiers. However, we need a strategy to ambush them. That is why, I say the Ares cabin, the Hermes cabin, the Athena cabin, and the Adrophite cabin gaurd the forest on the left, the rest of the cabins, gaurd the camp. Stay hidden. If this plan doesent work, and we get over runned, then just fight. Fight for your lives!"
Suddenly, everyone started cheering. I smiled, glad that they we're going to pull through with this. At first, I thought that this wasn't going to work. Then, Chiron walked off and I stood there, watching him head towards the big house. Mr D followed. Annabeth grabbed my hand and we walked away from the crowd.
We we're by my cabin, thank gods. I was tired. She took a step closer to me, tears streaming from her eyes.
"Annabeth.. What's wrong?" I asked, she shook her head.
"I don't want this to happen. What if you die Percy? I can't live with that, going on in life knowing that you died. I woulden't be able to cope with it! The image in my head would torment me-" But I stopped her with my lips, I kissed her so passionately that she coulden't talk anymore. When we broke apart, she gasped.
"Percy.. I don't want you to just walk right into suicide.. Kronos could kill you." She said, I put a finger to her lips to shush her.
"Nothing's going to happen to me, wise girl. I promise you that." I said, she blushed.
"Just remember last time, your ribs we're broken! Like you said before, some things water can't heal. What if this time, water won't be able to heal you?" she said, I wrapped my hands around her waist and pulled her into a tight hug.
"I'm the son of Poseidon. Water can heal anything of mine. Even a broken heart." I whispered in her ear. My hot breath making the side of her head warm. She sunk deeper into me, I was drawn closer to her.
I released her, she looked into my eyes. My heart was once again blowing up like a balloon.
"Don't worry wise girl, nothing's going to happen. To either of us." I said, she nodded and we hugged again.
"I need some sleep. I'll see you tomorrow okay?" We broke apart, she nodded, wiping the tears off her eyes with the back of her hand. I smiled and lifted her chin up. Kissing her on the forehead.
"I'll see you tomorrow?" I asked, she nodded.
"Tomorrow." She said, and we parted. As soon as I got to my cabin, I pulled my armor off and flopped on to the hammock. I groaned and weariness took over. I was definitely tired. My eyes closed almost right away, and I was brought into a deep sleep..
"Kronos.. When do we spring the trap?" Galbatorix asked, kneeling before Kronos, who sat in his throne.
"Rise." He said, and Galbatorix stood, grinning.
"We will soon.. Hades?" Kronos called, and Hades walked out, bowing to Kronos.
"Have your hellhounds killed him?" Kronos asked, Hades stood and shook his head.
"Unfortunately, they found a new target. That Alagaesia dragon rider. Eragon. My hellhounds we're killed by that beastly dragon!" Hades said.
"Well then, we will have to persue the attack, as soon as possible. I want Perseus Jackson dead. Once he has fallen, we can destroy the camp." Kronos said, Galbatorix and Hades nodded.
"And what of the gods? Have they chosen to help?" Galbatorix asked.
"They cannot help." Kronos said, Galbatorix smiled.
"Good. With the titans and my soldiers, they will not win this time." Galbatorix said.
"And with my creatures. I will summon more of my hellhounds and I will bring out the Minotaurs. They won't be expecting that." Hades said.
"Very well. Galbatorix, I sense that they will tell Eragon to fly the skies. You and your dragon, attack him and make him fall." Kronos said.
"As you wish." Galbatorix said.
"Now, we must prepare. Galbatorix, ready your troops for battle. Hades, summon your beasts. As for me, I will bring the titans. We must attack at nightfall tomorrow." Kronos said.
"Why tomorrow, my lord. Can't we attack tonight?" Hades asked.
"Patience my son. Patience. It is far too late for an attack tonight. Let the boy rest, he needs it. For tomorrow night, he will die." Kronos said, Galbatorix and Hades nodded, then bowed, and walked out of the throne room..
I awoke in a cold sweat, panting and breathing heavily. I rolled out of the hammock and landed hard on the floor. Groaning, I stood up and
felt light headed. Finding a shirt from somewhere on the floor, I slipped it on and walked out of my cabin. I started walking towards the big
house.
"Got to tell Chiron.." I muttered..
Author's Note;
Oooou. I wonder what will happen next! Sorry if I had to keep uploading it all the time, something is happening with fanfiction and it
just keeps messing up :( Hopefully it doesent happen with the last few chapters.
Percy: If I had Riptide with me, I would tear you to pieces.
Me: WHY!
Percy: Because you are so mean.
Me: Oh wow. I'm not mean.
Annabeth: Come on Percy, it's just a story. Let the writing geek work her magic!
Me: Ha, thanks Annabeth!
Annabeth: Anytime..
