Percy Jackson , Protector of Earth

Chapter 9

Percy's POV

I decided to look around the hunter's camp and see what I could do. Stupid curse... Now I can't even go anywhere without Thalia following my tail. It's not like I could snap my fingers and the curse would go away. Suddenly, it dawned on me.

Maybe I couldn't do it, but Chaos can.

'I was wondering when you would figure it out,' a voice chuckled in my head.

'Hey! It wasn't my fault! I have stress issues here!' I replied.

'Whatever. Anyways, I removed the curse.' I felt his presence leave.

"Thanks...' I muttered. I realized that I was standing by the creek. I sat down and looked at my reflection.

I had noticed that my eyes had tiny flecks of white in them. Barely noticeable, but still visible. Must be the blessing.

I realized that I was free but I was still inside the camp. Great way to get caught, Percy! I sighed and stood up. I turned around and was crushed into a hug.

"Oomph!"

"My son! You're really here!" I heard. I looked up to see my dad in tears of joy.

"Hey dad," I said meekly. He didn't say anything, he just hugged me harder for the next couple of minutes. I didn't have the heart to pull away. Luckily for me, the sound of someone clearing their throat separated us.

"I'd hate to break this... moment. But I'm here to inform you of something, Perseus." I looked over my dad's shoulders and saw Artemis, standing with a slight smile to her face.

I'll admit, she looks pretty cute when she smiles and not looking like she wants to murder you. And if she ever found out that I had thought of that, she probably would murder me.

"Oh, right," My dad let go reluctantly.

"So, uh, what did you need to tell me, Lady Artemis?" I questioned, a little awkwardly.

"It seems that we have another war coming up," Artemis stated. I was appalled. Could I ever take a break? Hopefully I'm not the child of the prophecy if there is one.

"With whom?" I asked.

"Tartarus," she whispered. I heard it loud and clear, however. My mouth fell open."

"W-what? How do you know this?" I demanded.

"Well, we had discovered that Annabeth," I scowled at her name. "And Jason are missing. The clues we have found led to Tartarus." I was slightly miffed at the mention of Annabeth, but I didn't let it show. Or at least, that's what I thought.

"And how does this relate to me, exactly?" I asked through gritted teeth. Don't get me wrong, I want to help save Jason and I guess Annabeth. But, three wars in one lifetime? Seriously? I was not hoping for a war in a long time. Does Tyche really hate me that much?

"A prophecy was given during the meeting.

Three half bloods, born of the shadows, sky and sea,

Shall save the two, the Fates foresee.

Truth of things, shall be shown.

The king of Olympus will then be known." She recalled.

I scowled yet again. As far as I knew, I was the only half blood child of Poseidon. And he was the sea.

"So I have to save the world yet again," I said bitterly. Artemis's face was emotionless.

"Indeed, son. But know that this is probably the last war in a long time," my dad said, making me jump as I forgot that he was there. I sighed.

"I see. When will we be going?" I asked them. I knew that Nico and Thalia were coming along on the quest.

"The hunters will stay at Camp Half Blood, because I have matters to attend to and Thalia would not be there as lieutenant. You will come along with us until we arrive at camp. Then, you will leave with Thalia and Nico Di Angelo," she said with distaste for Nico. I inwardly smirked.

'Way to get one of the most powerful Olympians against you, Nico.' I thought.

Apparently, he got the message because he answered, 'Hey! It was your fault that you sent me on that mission. Which, by the way, was suicide!'

'Oops.' I merely said with a smile.

'Oops? That's all you can say? Your missions are nearly impossible! And I'm on one right now!' He screamed.

'Oh yeah! By the way, I forgot that Chaos could remove the curse! So lucky you!' I quickly shut him out. I could practically imagine his jaw drop.

"Hunters!" Artemis called out, snapping me back to reality. Most hunters were glaring at me. "We shall leave for Camp Half Blood!" Protests and erupted, and my presence was forgotten. For now, at least.

"Do we have to?"

"The boys there are just so.. Ugh!"

"And those Aphrodite kids!"

"It's a living Tartarus!" Artemis bit her lip at that one.

"Enough girls! I have duties to attend to and Thalia will be on a quest," she said. Protests were replaced by groans.

"Thalia, come see me. The rest of you, pack up!" Artemis ordered. Thalia walked up and bowed. I was confused. Why would she bow to Artemis? Weren't they as close as sisters? Well they technically are sisters.

"Lord Poseidon." She said respectfully. Oops. I forgot he was there... Again.

"No need to bow my child. I best be off now. Goodbye, Percy," he hugged me and flashed away. Thalia smirked at me. I internally smirked back. In reality, I grimaced.

'Guess what Thalia. I got the curse removed.' I thought. But I wasn't going to tell her that... Yet.

"You needed me, Milady?" Thalia questioned.

Artemis explained everything to Thalia. By the time she was done, Thalia's jaw was hung open.

"Tartarus?! We're having another freakin' war!?" She exclaimed