Gods and Demigods read Intertwined Destinies

Chapter 13: Setting Sail

/Chapter 13: Setting Sail

Percy's face was pale as the lines of the prophecy raced through his mind. The first two lines were obviously about Annabeth but his interest was in the third.

"Twins snuff out the angels' breath" He muttered quietly but Zoe and Artemis both heard and looked at him sympathetically. Zoe reached over and gave Percy's hand a soft squeeze but it did little to shake Percy out of his thoughts as he tried to piece together the meaning of the prophecy.

"I must return to Olympus, father still refuses to listen to reason." Artemis announced bitterly before looking at Percy apologetically./

Zeus received glares and raised his hands in surrender.

/"Wait Artemis," Percy said before she could flash out with Rachel.

Artemis raised an eyebrow.

Percy looked at her seriously, "What exactly are we supposed to do when we get to Rome or when we run into giants? We might as well just stop now if we don't have a god or goddess to help us kill the giants."

Artemis gave Percy a sly smile, "You don't need to worry about that Percy. Whether Zeus listens to reason or not, the majority of us Olympians will answer the call when we are needed. Hera and I have spoken with the rest of the gods and with the exception of Dionysus, we will not you leave you out to dry."/

"You know... maybe I would help you," Dionysus said. "Why not."

/Percy nodded, "Thank you Artemis."

Artemis smiled before she frowned, "I am sorry about taking your memories and whole kidnapping you thing."/

"Thanks for the apology," he said.

/Percy shook his head, "It's alright Artemis, I know you were put in a tough situation and did what you needed to. You are a good friend for helping me get to camp and coming to finish off Polybotes." He said with a smile before he turned serious, "You do know I lost the Curse of Achilles right? I'd rather you not find out the hard way."/

"Yes, please don't murder me anymore," Percy said. "Thank you."

/Artemis' eyes widened, "What? How?"

Percy frowned, "It was needed to free Thanatos in Alaska."

Artemis scowled, "All the effort to help you keep it and then you go and lose it."/

"I feel like you're more upset about losing your punching bag than me losing the curse," Percy said.

"I won't deny it. I appreciate the challenge," Artemis said. "Not too many mortals can keep up with me."

Percy smiled. "I'm glad I can satisfy your urges."

/Percy rolled his eyes, "Yeah, sorry I can't be your invulnerable punching bag anymore."

Artemis raised an eyebrow, "Don't worry Percy, you're tough, you'll just have to get tougher." She said with a smirk before she and Rachel vanished into a silver light./

"Great," Percy muttered.

/Percy turned to Zoe with a smirk, "See, you punched me for nothing… I was kidnapped."

Zoe narrowed her eyes, "I already knew that Percy. You got punched for making me look for you for seven months without success."

Percy looked at her incredulously before he smiled, "Aw, you missed me."/

"Every second," Zoe said.

/Zoe rolled her eyes but she gave him a small smile, "I'll get the others. We need to have a meeting about the prophecy."