Where's Jinx?

By: Juju24

Disclaimers: I don't own Percy Jackson or Heros of Olympus. I only own the ideas. When I say Thalia's POV, I mean Thalia Grace, not baby Thalia Jackson.

Chapter 2

An hour later

Annabeth's POV

Once we got home, we lead our visitor to the kitchen and asked if she would like anything to drink or eat.

"I would like some water and maybe some Cheetos, if it's all right with you," the woman replied.

I went ahead and got that for her. Once we were all settled around the dining room, I went ahead and asked, "Who are you?"

"THat's an interesting question," the woman said in reply. Once I heard that, I realized that she had a Greek accent. I was worried about who it might be, but then I realized I never had any idea about who she might be. "How about this for my answer? I am someone you would be afraid of if you knew my name."

"Please," Percy begged. I was shocked with Percy. He never begged. As soon as I thought that, I realized that Percy was always begging for something. I decided not to stop him as he went on begging. "Please tell us your name. It would mean the world to us to know who we are thinking of doing a favor for."

"Well, when you put it that way…," the mysterious women said. "My name is Cathleen."

"A very interesting name," I said.

"WHy thank you," said Cathleen. "Would you like to know the favor I have for you?"

I realized that I had been wanting to know that for a while now. "Yes, that would superb."

"Well, I know it will seem strange, but I would like for you to have some kids for me," Cathleen said.

"Why do you want us?" Percy asked. "THere are plenty of other people out there."

"I know that," Cathleen snapped. "SOrry, I didn't mean to snap. I just have so much stress in my life right now. Anyways, why do I want the two of you? Simple. You seem like a very trustworthy couple."

"Why thank you," I said, feeling proud. "Would they be our own children that you want, or do you want us to hold you and your husband's babies?"

"How did you know I was married?" Cathleen asked. Her eyes seemed to flicker with fear.

"Well, you are wearing a wedding ring," Percy said in reply.

Cathleen seemed to relax. "Of course. Sorry, I forgot I was wearing it. You see, my husband wants our marriage to be a secret. That's why I want you to have some babies for me. I can't have any in case someone finds out."

"Okay," I said, understanding her story some way. "You haven't answered my question, though."

"Right," Cathleen said. "Okay, so this is what my husband and I were planning. If it's alright with you, we would like to take babies from you."

I was about to protest when I thought about it. Cathleen seems nice and trustworthy and she isn't asking for much. Sure, we would be giving up children, the love of our lives, but she seemed like she would take better care of them than us. She seemed to have more resources and money to take care of them. Percy and I looked at each other. We understood what we had to do. I opened my mouth and said, "It's a great idea Cathleen. We would be honored to do this favor for you."

"You have no idea," Cathleen said. Before I could ask her what she meant, she went on to say, "Well, you better get started on it. I would like to have my kids soon."

"Sure thing," I said pleasantly, even though Cathleen sort of startled me with the demanding tone of her voice. "Do you need us to drive you home?"

"I'm good," Cathleen said as she headed for the front door. As she opened the door, she turned to us and said, "You have no idea how grateful I am of you and how big of a favor this is. I thank you sincerely from the bottom of my heart."

Before we could thank her, she had shut the door as she made her way to find a taxi.

"Well, that wasn't weird at all," Percy said after a minute of silence. He walked behind me and wrapped his arms around my waist. He gave me a quick kiss on the cheek before whispering into me ear,"Let's go tell my mom she can go. She and Paul are suppose to be going on a date tonight."

"Great idea," I said with a smile as we headed up the stairs to the nursery.

Two months later

Thalia's POV

I looked around Percy and Annabeth's living room. It looked like it came from the cover of a furniture catalog. I couldn't help but be jealous. They got to live a happy life and die together. I like being immortal and hunting with Artemis, but sometimes I wish I could have a family. Sure, the Hunters are my family, but I want to have family that is actually blood related to me. I want to have a family with a guy who loves me for who I am. But then I remember how much I enjoy the my life with the Hunters and decided that being single forever was perfectly alright.

"SO...why am I here?" I asked once I snapped out of my thoughts.

"Percy and I have some exciting news," Annabeth said. "I'm pregnant!"

"THat's awesome!" I exclaimed with excitement. If I couldn't have any babies, then I'll be happy for my friends who could.

"I know, right!" Annabeth said as Percy kissed her on her cheek. "It's just too bad that we won't be keeping them."

"WHy not?" I asked, surprised. "It's your guys dream to have a big family!"

"We know," said Percy calmly. "We're doing a favor for someone, that's all. She seems like a very nice woman who could take care of these babies better than we can."

"Okay," I said, knowing whatever I say won't change their minds. "How about after this pregnancy? Are you going to try for more?"

"What do you think?" Annabeth asked in reply. I knew the answer was not yes, but hell yeah.

"Are you going to name them?" I asked, curious to see what this mysterious woman was like.

"We're not sure yet," Percy replied. "She hasn't talked to us face to face since two months ago. We still need to get more details. She emailed us today saying that she'll be coming to talk to us about the missing details in a couple of months."

"Can I be there?" I asked, wanting to meet the women cruel enough to take away Annabeth and Percy's dreams.

"Sure," Percy replied after sharing a look with Annabeth. "It would be great to have some support from one of our closest friends!"

"THanks!" I said as I stood up. "Well, I have to go. Email or text me the day she is coming to meet you guys."

As we walked to the front door, we talked about the last time I was over. We were laughing so hard, that I didn't want to go by the time we got to the door. I liked having a good laugh with them. They always managed to make me smile and laugh and think of happy thoughts, stuff that I usually didn't do these days. "It was nice hanging with you guys. Hope to see you soon! Bye!"

"Bye!" Annabeth and Percy said in reply before they shut their front door. I walked down their walkway and driveway before realizing I had no idea where the Hunters were. I had left them during the night while everyone else was asleep. I guess I would just have to start there and guess where they went next.