annais min had everything to prove and no time to do it. as one of the five children of the underworld destined to lead the seven on their journey of death and destruction, annais had the fate of the universe resting on her shoulders, holding her do...
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CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO: GREEK TRAGEDY
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HEA MIN'S PRESENCE ONBOARD the Argo II was christened by chaos and danger, and Annais Min was none too pleased about it. She stood by the railing with her arms folded, glaring up at the three eagles that circled the sky above the ship. Behind them, several other eagles dotted the horizon, each flying in formation towards Fort Sumter with a Roman demigod carried on their back. Annais didn't hesitate to draw her sword, Hea mirroring her younger sister as she marched over to join Annais.
"We need to find Melanie," the eldest Min declared.
She spared a glance across the deck to where Ezra stood beside Percy. The son of Poseidon had his brows furrowed in concentration, most of his willpower focused on controlling the rigging of the ship. Ropes flew above their heads, releasing dock ties and lifting the anchor from the sea. The sails had caught in the wind, two misleading white flags, though the ship made no effort to move just yet.
Percy's control would only last so long, and Hea knew it. She faced Annais again with a determined scowl, "And fast."
Both girls turned at the sudden sound of hooves pounding against the staircase leading below deck. Gleeson appeared seconds later, scanning their surroundings for a sign of danger. "Where are they?" he rounded on Annabeth, who was busy trying to start up the engine. Damn Leo for making it so confusing! "Who do I kill?"
"No killing!" Annabeth huffed, but just as quickly cut herself off with a relieved sigh. The engine had roared to life, the Argo II beginning to move. "Just defend the ship!"
Gleeson scowled at her response. "But they interrupted a Chuck Norris movie!"
"Chuck Norris can wait, Gleeson," Hea interjected.
Gleeson flinched sky-high at the unexpected voice, whirling around to face where Hea and Annais stood. For a second, he looked between them like he was unsure if he was seeing double or not. Eventually, he let out a sigh. "Hea Min, when did you get here?"
"We can catch up later," Hea interrupted him with a pointed look towards the sky. Despite Annabeth's attempts to move the ship away from Charleston Harbour, the eagles had gained on them. "Ready to kick ass, Gleeson?"
Her eager look was reflected in the satyr's eyes, though he barely had a chance to reach for his club before Hazel shoved him out of the way. "Frank!" she cried, staring up at the eagles in disbelief.
Confused, Annais followed her gaze and blinked at the sight of a giant bald eagle swerving through the sea of enemies. As he got closer, a frantic shriek grew louder and louder, and Annais snickered at the sight of Leo clutched in the bald eagles' claws, screaming and cursing the son of Mars who seemed to deliberately soar through the air in swooping angles.
