Chapter 5: I argue with a god and Percy gets a quest

I ran out of the forest and over to the pier, glaring at the water, which seemed so calm. Everyone else was heading toward there cabins and I hoped that Chiron would keep them at bay so I could speak with the sea god. I watched the water ripple and he walked out, looking slightly younger than the other night. As soon as he got within my reach, I hit his chest with as much force as I could and he took a step back and held up his hands.

"What is your problem?" I hissed at him and he didn't say anything, just stood there. "What about the pact?" I asked and he looked back at the water. "She was just too much for me to handle. She was strong, beautiful, everything that I couldn't resist." I gritted my teeth and watched him think about those times with Percy's mother. "You saw!" I said and he blinked and smiled.

"I guess the sea god's child has flaws." "The exact one as his father?" I snapped and his smile faded. "I don't have that flaw. He is young, he doesn't know who you are…Erika." I went to hit him again, but he grabbed my wrist and pulled me into a hug. "You could've told me about him that's all." I said, giving up because I couldn't win.

"Understand that I didn't have a choice. His birth was a mistake." I looked up into those eyes, which now I could see in Percy's. "You claim him as your son and then say he was a mistake. You're more terrible than I first thought Poseidon." I said and he leaned down and went to kiss me, but I moved away from him.

"His birth was a mistake, but understand this, I love my son and he will be a great hero. I want you to help make sure of that." I pulled my wrist out of his grip and shook my head. "I am not your servant; I will not be treated like one. Just go." I said and already felt tears stinging my eyes. "Don't hate him because of my weakness." He said in a small voice, I glanced up at him and saw his fists were balled up.

"Yes, you were weak. You broke a sacred pact…" I sighed and lifted his face. "And you paid the price, just like your brother. Don't regret this. He will become a great hero, I sense it." he tried to smile and I kissed his lips softly but pulled away before he could grab me and keep me longer. "You should get back." I said and a tear spilled over, he wiped it away.

"Don't worry my love; you are the only woman I will always come back too." "Your wife?" I whispered and he looked back at the sea. "She is an amazing person, I love her, but you are different. You are my Airlea, my heavenly one." I looked up into those eyes and touched his cheek softly.

"Come back to me soon." He smiled and kissed me with an eternal passion. "You'll be able to come home soon." I felt my heart skip a beat at his next kiss and he picked me up, holding me bridal style and walked a bit into the water. We broke apart and I glanced up at the sky, it was filled with bright stars. I looked down at the water and he kissed along my neck.

"Poseidon…" I started, but he shook his head. "Tonight, my love, just be with me." he said and I couldn't help but nod. He sat me down and I took off my armor. He pulled me over to the beach and we sat down. "Should I call you Erika as well?" I smiled and hit his chest playfully. "You can call me Erika for now." He kissed my cheek and pulled me over to him.

"Good." I curled up against him, just staring out into the night. I started to get drowsy and had time to look back at him and he was smiling at me. "P-Poseidon…" I started to say something, but he leaned down to my face, those green eyes staring at me with such love. "Sleep my love. Dream of the sea once more." He breathed against my cheek and kissed me one last time before sleep took me.

I woke up on the beach, with a sea green silk blanket over my body. I blinked at the bright sunlight and tried not to feel as if I was left for the last time. "Erika?" I glanced up and saw Percy walking toward me. I sat up and tried to tame my hair as he stared down at me. "Hi Percy." "Why are you outside? Did you sleep out here?" I looked away and he knew I did.

"Why?" "It was a nice night?" I tried and he shook his head. "That's stupid, you'll get sick. Come on, you missed breakfast but Chiron wanted me to find you. Saying he needed to speak with us both." I sighed and got up, stretched and we walked beside each other toward the Big house. I noticed people were avoiding him and whispering behind his back.

"Don't worry about it; they did the same thing when they first met me." I tried to cheer him up, but he didn't seem to care about that right now. "Why did you just get so cold to me once you found out who my father was? I mean, I'm not him." "No, you're not." I mumbled and he stopped, making me stop as well.

"So what's up?" "It's difficult to explain, you can't understand right now." "Try me." I shook my head and looked into his eyes, which were just like his fathers, except his were new and young. "I can't. Percy, please just leave it alone." He didn't look happy about it, but nodded and walked ahead of me to the big house.

I took my time, not knowing why Chiron wanted me to come. I finally walked inside and saw Mr. D disappearing and Percy and Grover sitting down. "Ah, come on in." I stood behind the guys, staring at Chiron. He asked Percy what he thought about the hellhound and he said it scared him. He offered him a quest and my mouth dropped.

"You know I want a quest Chiron…no I need one!" I said, staring into his calm eyes. "Erika? You want a quest?" I looked down at Percy. "Erika?" Chiron asked, but I shook my head. "Yes, I do." "You know why you are not allowed to have a quest." "Then why am I here?"

He sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose. "Not now." "Percy said you wanted to speak with us both, now is the perfect time before he goes on his quest!" I snapped and he waved my anger away, explaining to Percy about the master bolt that has been stolen. "His bolt?" I asked, confused, but Chiron nodded.

"And he thinks Poseidon has ordered his son to do it?" he nodded again and I glared up at the sky. "That's just stupid. Zeus is such a prick." Thunder rumbled the camp. "Let's not insult Zeus." Grover said nervously, chewing on a tin can. "But it's the truth, he is just a immature brat who needs to get over himself!" I said more to the sky than the guys. The thunder got louder, as if it was right above me.

"Erika, calm down." Percy said, but I balled up my fist. "Oh a little thunder? You think that'll scare me? Guess again! Come down here and show me how powerful the mighty Zeus is! Prove me wrong!" I yelled back and nearby campers was watching me now. "Percy, go to the Oracle. I'll handle this. Grover head back and wait." Chiron said in a rush and I glared at the sky.

"What's wrong Zeus? Too cowardly to come take care of me?" I said and Chiron placed a hand on my shoulder, having climbed out of his wheelchair. "Don't push him anymore than you already have. It isn't too late yet." I pulled away from him. "It is too late; I'm tired of the gods and their stupid egos and prides. Chiron, I'm leaving the camp." "Leaving the camp? You can't." I smirked and looked at the sea. "Watch me." I said and took off running, muttering insults under my breath as I ran. I hit the water at a steady run and was swimming before another minute.