Hey guys this is Chapter 3, typed up and written, I hope you liked the second chapter. Read, review, and no flames! Thanks for the reviews, keep them coming so I know how I am doing…this is how is gonna work, it's gonna be 2 chapters each for the POV of each character, 'Kay? xoxo -thatasianwritergirl
The New Commander of the Greek Army
(Percy)
It is another morning here in Greece, thank you Apollo for the sunrise...it reflects light from the water, which I like. I could see it from my bedroom window. I am eighteen years old and am to be the commander of the Greek army when my father passes it on to me, it's not nepotism as they say, but my father said fighting's in my blood, so since I trained my whole life for this, I guess it is. Am I married, you ask? The answer is no. My mother keeps bothering me every single day if I met any nice girl in town, obviously my answer would always be no. I admit, I did fall in love once, but I can't talk about it. My dad's busy with managing the armies and ruling Greece with his brothers to even arrange a marriage for me. My other option is to pick a wife, an advantage since I am a high official in the army, which I am not making much progress. Daphne, the old wise widow, also known as our servant and my tutor, says that there is no trouble for me finding one. Besides, my mind set is leading Greek's great army one day. I don't have time to finding "the one" besides; I intend to stay single for life.
"Percy! It's time for breakfast!" my mom called.
"Coming, mother."
I headed downstairs to the dining hall. I kissed my mom on the cheek and plopped down on the seat beside her. My mother's name is Sally; she's the sweetest woman in the world, she's lucky to marry dad in terms of riches and whatnot but she doesn't feel the love she deserves that often, but for some reason, she is happy.
"So Percy, do you have any plans of meeting any girls today?" she says. I knew she was going to say that. It's the usual question, every single day!
"No, mother, I don't." I said as I was chewing my food.
"Percy! What did I tell you about manners?" she snapped.
"It's not nice to talk while you chew your food." I said after I chewed and gulped down my food.
"Good, but Percy, it's time you get married, your friends, Grover is married and Nico is engaged. You know you have to move on sooner or later." She said, smiling as she touched my shoulder.
"Sorry, mother. I don't think so, girls will find me dull."
"I don't think so; Daphne and Nico say that girls in town are willing to be engaged to you."
"I am not interested in them; I just can't seem to find that one girl among them."
"Alright, I won't force you, Percy." She said as she stood up from her chair. "Your father wants to see you in midday. Something important he says." After that message, she walked away…probably going to do something like tend her garden.
~~~Later in the day~~~
I walked into the throne room, dressed in my best robes. It is rare that my father summons me, so mother wants me to look handsome or "distinguished" as she says, in his presence. I walk into the throne room. My father was there, along with his brother, Zeus. I walked in a dignified fashion, slowly and cautiously.
"You summoned me, father."
"Yes, Perseus, I have." He said in a cold stiff voice. It's only him who calls me Perseus, a somewhat dignified name for me, but at the same time, it annoys me.
"What do you wish to tell me, father?" I asked as I was near enough. I bowed as well. I really he feels like he is more like my commander or boss more than my father.
"Well, my son, I am sure that you know about Sparta approaching our territories."
I nodded. How could I not know, it's the talk of the town.
"That's where you come in, boy." Zeus bellowed.
"Umm, I beg your pardon, Lord Zeus?" I asked.
"Just stop the suspense, Poseidon, I am sure your boy here wants to know why he's here," Zeus said as he stroked his chin. "Besides, I have a pinochle game with Dionysus after this."
"Calm down, I was about to tell him."
"Tell me what, father?"
"That I am going to reinstate you as the commander of the Greek army." He said in a way that it was supposed to be my birthday surprise or something.
"Are you serious, father?" I said in a puzzled tone.
"Yes son, I believe you are ready for it, you are determined, a great warrior, plus you have my good looks. It's about time we have a new commander." He chuckled, patting my shoulder.
"Father, Lord Zeus, I don't know what to say…this is a great honor for me." I stuttered.
"Well, boy, don't say a thing. Report to the camp at the outskirts of town in a few days, you'll start training the new soldiers." Zeus said as he stroked his chin.
"Now, you better tell your mother about this, Perseus, you are dismissed."
"Thank you, father." I said as I bowed and walked out of the throne room.
Along my walk the way home, I ignored the humdrum of the busy streets. I was thinking about those words my father said, hearing him chuckle was the first time I saw him in a way that is not so…demanding, stern, or even haggard. Everything that just happened felt like a dream. Me? A commander of the Greek army…this…is…just great! This is something I have been waiting my whole life for. I reached my home and Daphne was there, sitting on the table with my mom, talking as they were sewing something.
"Hello, mother." I said happily.
"Hello Percy, did you finally find any nice girl on the way to your father's?"
"No, I haven't mother, don't bother asking because that will never happen to me."
"Alright, then what did your father say to you?"
"I am going to be the new commander of the Greek army."
My mother placed her sewing on the table, stood up and hugged me tightly. "I am so proud of you, Perseus; you will be a great commander." She said as she let go of me.
"Well, I must go prepare a celebratory meal, Percy, you go up and rest." Daphne smiled in her old wrinkled smile as she stood up to go to the kitchen.
I went up to my room, I felt like this was a long day. I looked out the window, it is sunset. I know that in a few days, I will be the commander who would lead the Greek army to a new era.