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Chapter 7

The Next Morning

Piper's POV

I had just walked out of the elevator doors that led to Olympus, when I realized I should probably check my watch. It was 9:30 in the morning. I was a little early, so I might as well make the most out of it.

As I looked up to the meeting hall, I saw all of the work Annabeth done. It was extremely beautiful. You could tell she put major thought into it. That wasn't what surprised me the most. The building that surprised me very much was the house next to Athena's. It was huge, bigger than Zeus and Hera's house, which is a sign of disrespect. It was three stories high, as long as the white house, and as wide as two regular houses put together. It looked like a castle, which made it beautiful but eerie. I guess I had been standing there for a while because I heard a deep voice say, "Beautiful, isn't it?"

Even though I was scared I didn't jump. Instead, I calmly turned to my right. In a white button down shirt and jeans was the owner of the voice. His hair was sort of like Justin Bieber's in length wise, but was a dark brown. His eyes were a sea green color at one minute, then a deep ocean blue. His skin was a light tan and he wasn't that much taller then me.

"I guess you could say that," I replied, looking at him. He didn't even take a glimpse of me. He just looked at the house as if it was a place of memories.

"I would, considering I live there," he replied smoothly. His reply sort of hurt me, as if he really didn't care what I thought. "Why wouldn't you consider it beautiful?"

"It looks like a haunted castle," I replied, shocked he asked.

He smiled. "It is a haunted castle, which makes it even more beautiful. It's got history, stories, stuff that makes it interesting and desirable, especially the lady of the house," he explained.

"Who's the lady of the house and why is she desirable?" I asked, trying to flirt a little. I might be dating Leo, but there's nothing in our agreement of dating terms against it.

"Jinx is the lovely lady of the house and she's my beautiful wife," he replied defensively. That answered my question about whether or not he would flirt back.

"That's so sweet," I said, covering up my mistake. "Why is it bigger then Zeus and Hera's house?"

"Because our house is not only house for our family, but it's also the house of lost gods, goddesses, and demigods," he replied. "That's the only way my in-laws allowed it."

"Wait, your in-laws are Zeus and Hera?" I asked, shocked.

"Eyup," he replied. "Why?"

"That means you're not married to any of the important goddesses, which is a shame. You seem so important," I replied, still trying to flirt."

"Thanks, but I'm not important," he coolly replied. "My wife is way more important then you can imagine, though it can get a little annoying at times."

"You sure about that?" I asked, feeling embarrassed.

"Very much so," he replied, looking at me. "Why else would you be searching for her?"

I was shocked. "You mean you're Jinx's beloved husband?" I asked, scared what might happen if Jinx found out I flirted with him, which she will.

"Yep, and proud of it," he replied, smiling. "DOn't worry, she's only upset if I flirt back, which I never do."

"Thanks for relieving my fears," I said sarcastically.

"No problem," he replied, pretending I was sincere. "You better start heading over to the meeting hall. They are gonna start the process soon and I want my wife back."

"Yes sir," I said as I started walking that way. As much as I felt like I was going to hate Jinx, I was willing to save. It might get me some brownie points with her hot husband.

10 minutes later

Grover's POV

"As much as I love Percy and Annabeth, I still don't like having to go to the meeting hall in Olympus. It gives me the heeby-jebbies. It's not that I have bad memories of it, it just generates so much power, which, believe me, is extremely intimidating. Besides, I do have a life. It might not be much, but Juniper, my position on the Council of Elders, and my kiddy goats that are on the way bring me the most joy ever," I said to Piper. She looked at me as if I had three heads. "Shoot, I was babbling, wasn't I?"

"Um, yes," she replied, looking a little scared. "Did you have coffee before coming?"

I hid the coffee cup behind my back. "Um, no. Why?" I asked, trying not seem guilty.

"You're acting like it," she replied, looking me up and down cautiously.

"I get that you think I'm pretty good looking, but I've got a wife and children on the way. I'm sorry, but I have to turn you down," I said, winking.

"Grover, be nice to Piper!" said Annabeth from behind me. "And get rid of that coffee!"

Piper smirked at me as I pulled the coffee from behind my back and threw in the trash can that magically appeared next to me. One good thing of meeting hall, whatever you need, it gives it to you.

"Happy?" I asked a very tried Annabeth. She smiled and nodded yes. "Why aren't you talking?"

"She's afraid she'll throw up if she opens her mouth again," Percy replied for her as he wrapped his arms around her and put his chin on the top of her head.

"Oh, ok," I replied, grossed out, but understanding. "Juniper is going through the same thing."

"So she is pregnant," Percy said to himself. Then he turned Annabeth around to face him and told her, "That's why she sounded pissed off this morning when you called them to check to see if we needed to pick Grover up or if he already started going that way."

"I get it honey," she replied, a little annoyed.

"You talked," I said, sounding pretty stupid. Curse delicious coffee.

"Yes, yes I did," she said. "Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm gonna go puke in the ladies room."

"Lovely," Percy said as she walked over to the nearest female restroom.

"You know it," she replied back. "In fact, you caused it."

"I love you!" he called out quickly since she was already at the door.

"I love you too," she replied before she opened the door and rushed in.

"Aww, so sweet," came the annoying voice of Hera.

"Hello Hera, how are you this fine day?" Percy asked as kindly as he could.

"I'm good nephew," she replied. "I hope you all are ready to go and try to find my beloved daughter. I miss her so much and I know her husband and children feel lost. If she is not back by the Winter Solstice, the world is going to end in a horrible way that you can't even imagine."

"Why thank you Miss Positive," replied the very snarky voice of Thalia. We all turned around to face her. She looked good, but seemed conflicted. "At least you're giving us a few months to finish our quest instead of a few days."

Hera looked at her with a death glare. "That might be so, but we would like to have her by the end of the next month 'cause otherwise we will definitely be screwed in the conflict we are in at the moment."

"What conflict could that be?" Thalia asked sarcastically. "The family is rebelling against you and your plan to get them to like you again is by using her powers?"

As much as that was a good joke just among friends, it's not something you would say to any of the gods. Piper gasped, Percy let out a low whistle, my jaw opened wide open, and Annabeth quickly went back into the bathroom she was just coming out of. Hera's face started to turn a deep red.

"You think that's funny Miss Grace?" she asked rhetorically. "Well, it wasn't. That would never be the way I would handle a conflict like that. Besides, this is bigger than that."

"What could be bigger than a family conflict?" Percy decided to ask. Hera looked at him intently, which made him cringe, but he continued. "I mean, the Titan War can't happen again for awhile and we just destroyed the giants and Gaea is in a deep, deep sleep for good."

"You'll learn in a little bit once this meeting truly starts," she replied. With that, she turned around and walked to her throne making it obvious that the conversation was over.

"Oh yay, something evil and life-threatening, just what I wanted," Thalia said sarcastically as Annabeth joined us after she checked to see if Thalia and Hera were still fighting.

"Lovely," she said as she and Percy put their arms around each other. "You know, you should avoid pissing Hera off. It's not good for anyone."

"Fine, I'll try not to from this moment one," she said, rolling her eyes.

I looked down at my watch. "We have three minutes until the meeting starts," I said. "We should probably find somewhere comfy to sit."

"Right there seems good," Percy said, pointing at a group of four couches that faced the U that the god's thrones made. We mumbled in agreement and headed that way. As we sat down, most of the gods and goddesses came in. The only four missing was Jinx, Lucas, Athena, and Zeus. Once they came (except for Jinx), we could start this baby. Of course, they always have to take forever to get here.

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