Percy Jackson and the Incarnate- 1: The beginning

CHAPTER 15 POV: Annabeth Chase

Uh! Demigod dreams! So terrifying yet they provide insights. But after seeing Tartarus, the dreams had become no less than nightmares. That was one of the reasons, I tried Yoga, for I have heard that it calms us down. It was going great until last night.

The surroundings were dark and I heard voices, voices that sent shivers down my spine. The dark low and echoing voice boomed around me.

"How was the attack on Camp Jupiter?"

Another voice, feminine, intimidating but paler in comparison to the former, reported, "M--milord, everything was going according to plan....."

"But a sudden influx of monsters here says otherwise.", the voice cut through in an angry mocking tone.

"Yes milord, but one demigod turned the tables. He- he had some powerful weapon. It just disintegrated us in mere touch. Even that old evil teacher was scared beyond his wits.", the latter squeaked.

"A demigod heh? You don't mean that sea brat do you?", the voice boomed. Sea brat? Was he talking about Percy???

"No milord. It was not a sea spawn! I can vouch my life on it.", the latter voice said.

"Vouch on your life eh? Tell me. If it is not the sea spawn then who was it?", the former voice said.

"Some demigod. We do not know his parentage yet. We shall find him!", the feminine voice said.

"Is that so? Fine.", the voice said and the next thing I knew was a shrill scream of pain. The next thing I heard was the voice say, "You have failed. So, endure my tortures.", and a clap sound was heard.

"Y-Yes Milord.", A meeker voice squeaked.

"Take her to the fields so that she endures her torture. And call the Guru now!", the voice boomed.

"A-As you wish, Milord.", the meek voice shook in fear and vanished. After a few minutes, the steps of another person could be held.

"Greetings, O Greek Hell. I Shukracharya heard that I was wanted.", the other voice said. Wait! Shukracharya? That man who attacked the camp? His mouth shined every time he spoke. Maybe he was given a tongue made of some metal. And WAIT!!! Greek hell?!!!! That means...

"It is Tartarus for you. Do not call me Greek hell.!", the voice, now Tartarus's, boomed.

"OK. I understand Tartarus. I think you want to reprimand me for my failure in the invasion?", Shukracharya asked.

"You are partially right! I heard it from my soldier. Do you know what happened?", Tartarus asked rather respectfully, this was so out of character!!

" Unfortunate it is for me to fail, but I have grim news. The two pantheons have joined hands, even if the Greeks are oblivious to it!", Shukracharya said.

"What?! I thought it would be impossible, for you said that it takes time for an Avatar to be born in the earth??!", Tartarus asked incredulously.

"Yes. I know. But this is no ordinary avatar. That demigod is the Avatar of Lord Vishnu. I can bet those ten times out of ten. Only Vishnu knows to use the Chakra. It is his weapon.!! Hate to admit it, but he is literally omnipotent in our pantheon. If we plan two steps, he is always three steps ahead of us, even when it looks like we are winning. He must have sensed this and manifested as an Avatar well in advance. So, we have to be more careful.", Shukracharya said.

"OH! Well! You have any plans for now??", Tartarus asked. Was this really Tartarus??! How was he so respectful towards him? Something is not right.

"We have to wait until the ritual ends. It may take a year. Who knows, two or three years too. But, it is worth the wait.", Shukracharya said. The temperature dropped a few degrees. It started to become cold. I could sense Tartarus being a little impatient.

"You are testing my patience! I gave you space because I have faith in you. If you try to take advantage of me....", Tartarus left the threat hanging in the air.

"There are certain things that none can control. This is the fastest way to bring him back, else it would take another five thousand years for him to fully manifest.", Shukracharya said firmly.

"I hope it is worth the wait.", Tartarus muttered.

"It certainly will. He is not a person or demon. He is the very personification of strife and discord. And we are at his age. He will be the most powerful in this time.", Shukracharya explained.

Who was that person? With the description he was giving, he sounded as if he was more powerful than Tartarus! Who is that demon!?

"Can we just send a few monsters and two or three titans to the camp? We can try to destroy the camp. Even if they are partially...Wait! I sense someone!", Tartarus said and looked straight at me. He gave an evil grin. "Well! Well!! Owl Spawn. Nice to meet you again!!!", he said and the last thing I saw was being surrounded by darkness before water surrounded me and started drowning me.

I woke up with a start. I was wet in the face. I was sweating profusely. In front of me stood my brother, Malcolm.

"Annabeth! Another dream?? Sorry to dunk you in the water though!! You were shaking violently, as if having a stroke.", Malcolm said with concern. "What time is it?", I asked.

"Seven in the morning.", He replied.

"Great! Got to see Chiron!! See you soon.", I said and rushed to the big house. I opened the room to see Chiron, Percy, and Hestia in the discussion.

"Dream!", I huffed and the three stared at me for a while before Percy snapped back to reality.

"What dream?", he asked concerned.

"Tartarus!!", I exclaimed.

Percy's eyes softened. He came to me and hugged me. I being out of breath stood at the spot for a minute, staring blankly and partially regaining my breath.

"It is okay Annabeth. We are out of there. He cannot harm us now.", Percy said soothingly.

"No Percy! Tartarus is the enemy. He commanded that old evil hag of a Guru to attack Camp Jupiter. Tartarus is behind all of this.", I said and held my breath. Percy and Chiron paled dramatically while Hestia looked concerned.

"What did you see in your dream dear?", Hestia asked kindly.

"Lady Hestia. It is better if we call Hari. It concerns him too, for he is the only one who knows about the Hindu Pantheon.", Chiron said. She nodded.

"Wait for me while I bring my son.", Hestia said and she flashed away.