2nd Chance: Book 2 (PJO/HoO FanFic)

6. Isn't It Fun To Get Tortured?

P E R C Y

I walked in the dining pavilion to see my army waiting patiently. I raised my eyebrow as they continue to look at me expectantly.

"Uh, if we're gonna eat, we need a table." Silena pointed out.

"Oh." I muttered, and waved my hand. A white table formed out of nowhere. My team started sitting down and consuming their food. I sat far away from them as possible. It was completely quite. Why? I don't know. I just continued to poke my food, lost in thought.

Was Tartarus right? Am I gonna turn into a monster? Will this voice leave me? Is there anyone who can save me? I sighed. No one can save me if I keep on pushing everyone away when they try to help. Why am I like this? Why am I in this sad state? Why can't I be normal? There was one person I could trust. I can't tell Leo or Luke because then they'll hate me. So, I have to go to Hermes.

I looked up to see Bianca with a motherly look, "What?"

Everyone burst out laughing. I just sat there, completely confused, "I said," Bianca scowled, "stop poking your food and eat it!"

I swiftly stuffed as much as I could in my mouth and stood up, "Ihhm gotha swe Hwemtes, otha?"

They all smiled, well except for Luke and Beckendorf, "Ok, even though I have no idea what you just said."

I smiled and made a walk through portal. I stepped through it and I stood before Hermes' temple. I hesitantly knocked on the door. I heard a Thump! Boom! Crash! Bang! And a Click! before the door opened.

"Look, I'm having lunch. Can you come in like...30 minutes?" Hermes asked, rubbing his shoulder in pain.

"No. It's urgent." I said in a commanding voice.

"Well then, what do you need?" He asked, annoyed.

"Uh..." I looked around, "Can we go somewhere private?"

"Fine, but watch your step." He said going inside.

I've never been in Hermes' temple. There were traps everywhere. I swiftly and quietly, made my way through. I caught up with Hermes, who was sitting on the couch patiently.

"Why-"

"I don't like intruders. Like Aphrodite." He answered, taking a sip of his drink, "Now please sit....Terás?"

"Just Tes." I said taking a seat, "Do you swear on the River Styx not to tell anyone what I'm gonna tell you?"

"I swear on the River Styx that I won't tell anyone."

"Ok." I said looking around once more before pulling my hood down. Bad idea. Hermes spit his drink at me. Right when it hit me, I realized it was coffee. And it was HOT!

I screamed out, "What the Hades, man?! That's burning hot!" He got up and ran out, coming back later throwing cool water at me. I sighed in relief, but now I'm shivering and cold. Hermes snapped his fingers and I was in warm clothes with a blanket around me, "Thanks."

"Ok. Hold up. You died!" Hermes said, holding up a timeout sign. I sighed. This will take a long time explaining.

...

"So..." Hermes said, "You're NOT dead?" He asked for the one millionth time.

"Does it look like I'm dead?" I asked him, annoyed.