The Return of the Sea

Jealousy and Blood

WELL, GUYS SORRY FOR THE LONG DELAY.

PERCY POV

Well, I had brought Calliope back and now I had gone back to my normal timetable. Just the slight change was that now some of the time was dedicated to Blackjack and Mrs O'Leary and some in teaching Cally. Today I was teaching Cally how to fight with swords and knives since while she was proficient with bow-arrow, her close combat still sucked like any other Apollo spawn. She wasn't good with a sword, but she used hunting knives quite well.

Once we started our duel something strange was happening, Every time I planned something Cally defended herself quite easily. I understood that she had inherited a part of her father's power of foresight. I understood that I should attack randomly.

I was about to defeat her when she dodged my hit after shining light in my eyes. I told her to stop. I realized that she had the power of Photokinesis. I made her sit and then told her about her powers.

"Wait so does that mean that I can see the future?" "Yes, the near future can be seen by you." "And I can make myself invisible or emit so much light that makes someone temporally or permanently blind? I can send a blast of light and lasers?" Yes, you can do all of those." I replied to the over-enthusiastic girl.

With this, I told her to rest while I went to Artemis to tell her about Cally's power.

ARTEMIS POV

Perseus yesterday brought the daughter of my brother to camp. I was astounded to see a young child in Perseus' hands. She had blonde hair that touched her waist. Her eyes were blue yet shone like the sun. Her skin was as bright as the sun. Her hair was tied with an orange band with a sun. She held a golden bow, which I guess was given to her by Apollo.

I was observing the girl when Perseus said: "Well she is Calliope and looking at her past and what she said, I think she will do well with the hunters." Calliope I thought, Apollo, has named one of his demigods after his muse? That is something new. I took Cally to the centre and did the rites.

I told her all the rules and regulations of the hunt when Calliope said: "Wait I don't want to leave Percy." Then my hunter Rose (who was one hunter aggressive enough to challenge a god. I am pretty sure she is a daughter of Ares or someone.), went towards Perseus and grabbed him by the collar, and asked him what he did with the girl. Before he could retort, Cally pushed her away and said "He didn't do anything with me! He is like my brother! I don't want to leave him!"

I was about to tell Calliope about the guardian thingie but Percy beat me to it. He bends over to Cally and told her that he was the guardian of the hunt and he was the only male allowed in the hunt. I could see that Cally was happy then she took the pledge of the hunters.

I told her to say the oath-

I, Calliope, pledge myself to goddess Artemis. I turn my back on the company of men, accept eternal maidenhood, and join the hunt.

From that day, Percy looked a lot happier and did his work better. I noticed that Thalia and Calliope had become the greatest of friends. I also saw how Percy was roaming with Thalia so much. Smiling so much. Laughing so much. For some reason looking at the new happy Percy made me feel somewhat comfortable. It made me warm inside. Looking at his smile made me smile. But for some reason, Thalia roaming with him made me feel discomfort able. It made me feel something I hadn't felt for a long time. I wasn't sure. Fear for Thalia? A fear that Perseus might do something bad with her? Jealousy? My voice popped in my head. No, it is not jealousy. But I wasn't sure I was right.

3rd PERSON POV

Days were getting more and more difficult for Percy Jackson. It had been about 1 and a half months since he brought back Calliope to camp. Now it was like a daily schedule of diving from the hunters and doing his chores. And damn for some reason he couldn't even relax anymore. When he had to relax, he used to talk to Thalia. But these days the goddess Artemis seemed to get extremely angry to see him with Thalia. Percy didn't understand why. Artemis always sends him to work. Gave some new chores. Now Percy could barely relax.

Then Percy realized something. He hadn't visited his mother for a long time! He went to Artemis to ask for permission to visit his mother. Artemis agreed to his request and went with him.

When Percy reached his house, he noticed that the door was unlocked. That was strange. Percy went inside and Artemis followed him with her bow out. Percy saw the main room was clean but then noticed that there was a bit of blood coming out of his room. He ran there to see blood spilt all on the floor with one message on the wall.

DON'T WORRY YET. YOUR MOM AND DAD ARE STILL ALIVE. BUT, NOT FOR LONG. –YOUR ENEMY.

I KNOW. THIS CHAPTER WAS SHORT. SORRY ;)