Split Second

Inside The Bag

After school Percy had retreated to his room. As much as Percy wanted to confront Holly about earlier this morning, he decided to giver her space, hoping she would eventually come to him. Maybe she freaked out upon hearing Nyx's name because she'd heard the stories circulating Camp regarding the primordial of darkness. But the again, that was no reason to run away from him.

Percy flopped into his back, staring at the plain roof as he thought over everything. They needed to be honest with each other. The two demigods were literally all one another had. If one was keeping secrets, serious problems could arise.

Rolling his head to the side, Percy spied the bag he'd been given last night as a gift from Hestia. Thankfully nobody had questioned its' sudden appearance. Hooking his fingers around the bag strap he dragged it closer to him.

Time to see what was inside.

It wasn't overly heavy, the bag, however what was inside suggested it should be. Percy passed it off as some sort of enchantment cast by the goddess.

There was a faded orange pouch filled with drachmas. Percy found himself feeling relieved at the sight of them. Perhaps now he could contact home. He already knew phones didn't work, because nobody he knew existed in this particular reality and the numbers were either occupied by some stranger or they simply didn't go through. But what happens if drachmas didn't work either? What if the gods didn't exist here? After all, Percy needed Iris or Fleecy to connect the call. Could they have some other meaning? Like what?

The next thing Percy spied was a bottle of nectar, tucked in the side pocket of the bag. It looked like a normal water bottle. Gods help anybody who tried to drink it if they weren't a demigod. That was probably something that needed to stay close by his side at all times. It was a risk Percy wasn't willing to take.

Percy also discovered another pouch of ambrosia. That would certainly come in handy, of that Percy was certain.

There was weapon clearly marked for Holly by her initials on the blade and the symbol of her divine mother on a shield similar to his, which popped out of a bangle. For Percy, he hadn't received a weapon or a shield - he still had both of his - but something that looked like a cosplay outfit. Or at least, something a team or representative would wear.

What?

Percy frowned as he unfolded the garment. In another large snap lock bag were additional items. The overall this was a swirl of raging blue and oceanic green, something Percy didn't fail to notice was a startlingly similar shade to the colour of his own eyes. The image of a trident was planted over the chest and it looked like the waves encrusted in the hilt were moving gently. Across the top of the shoulders were words written in Greek, "Remember your home" and further, "Camp Half-Blood". Checking the back of the shirt, Percy found the symbol of a laurel wreath. It didn't have the SPQR as he was used to, just the two plants arching to form a circle. Percy figured that would be two big of a give away if the Roman letters were there.

The pants were a lot plainer, still matching the blue and gold theme, near the bottom of the pants, gold and grey flecks became apparent.

Stuck to the front of the pants was a note that read 'Soak heavily in water before every use ~ Hestia'. Percy frowned but decided not to question it. He put the outfit aside, wondering what on Earth he'd have to wear it for. He put aside the items in the bag too, they obviously went with the outfit but Percy decided he would look at those later.

Deeper inside he found a booklet, writing thankfully in Greek and set that aside too. Percy would read that later.

Percy found something that made him smile. A photo album. There was one decorated for each of them. Maybe it would have no significance regarding their quest, but it would certainly help conquer home sickness. Upon peeking inside at the first page Percy saw that the photos moved and his smiled grew wider.

Other than those things, there were more things on the way of survival. First aid kit filled with things like hydrogen peroxide, bandages, assortments of creams and pills.

Percy closed his eyes and muttered a soft prayer to the goddess who had helped him immensely.

He would not allow this to go to waste.

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Oh man I am so very bad with deadlines... SORRY.

Anywho, what do y'all think the outfit is for?

Peace,

BTSWD
Borntosingwithdrama