Daughter Of Light- Book 1: PJO

Chapter 15: I'm Partnered with the Hot Head

I spent some time with Percy in the stables. He introduced me to a black Pegasus named Blackjack. Apparently he could communicate with them, which was awesome. I secretly wished I could talk to horses.

"You know those aren’t good for you, Blackjack." He said.

I frowned, but watched as he rolled his eyes and pulled a handful of sugar cubes out of his pocket and held them on his open palm for the Pegasus. The horse whinnined and shook his main like he had a sugar rush. I chuckled.

"Blackjack and I went back a long way. I sort of helped rescue him from Luke’s demon cruise ship a few years ago, and ever since, he insisted on repaying me with favors. Blackjack, this is my sister, Nora. Nora, Blackjack."

There was a pause and he rolled his eyes.

"Stepsister." He said and then looked at me over his shoulder, "he says nice to meet you, and he thinks you smell good." Percy paused, and then gave a lopsided smirk, "ya it is what you said buddy. And I quote, Yo Boss sh-"

The hose have a loud whinny and stomped his feet. Percy threw his head back laughing.  Blackjack bowed his head and shook his main, and ruffled his wings.

"Is he embarrassed?" I chuckled.

"Yes."

"May I?" I asked the beautiful black Pegasus. His coat was so dark and shinny he looked blue, his wings were huge and jet black, shinny. He looked so soft and glossy.

"He says yes."

"Really?" I asked with a small squeal.

"Well his exact words were Yo anything for you Boss."

I chuckled, and gently laid my hand on his neck, and stocked his sleek coat. Heade a whinny noise.

"He asks why your hand is so warm."

"Daughter of Apollo. Apparently were all warm blooded."

He neighed and pawed the groaned. Percy frowned at the Pegasus. "what do you mean more? How can a person be more?"

"What? What's he saying?"

"I dunno he's having a sugar rush. He says you feel different."

"Like I'm warmer, 'cause the whole Apollo thing?"

"I dunno. How a horse can feel a demi god is beyond me. And I dunno know what he means by you feel more." Percy shrugged. He patted his friend on the nose. "You gotta lay off the donuts."

I leaned in and stocked his sleek neck, "don't worry, I'll bring you donuts!"

"Don't encourage him!"

"I'll encourage him all I want." I folded my arms and turned to Percy, Blackjack nodded his head with another huff.

"Ya ya." Percy rolled his eyes affectionately and waved a hand dismissively, but I saw his smile. Percy came over and patted his nose. "Not sure, man." Percy said miserably.  "Everybody keeps talking about underground mazes." He said to the Pegasus.

Blackjack whinnied nervously. Clearly they were having a deep conversation. I felt like I should probably leave.

"Nice to meet you Blackjack. Percy I'll catch you later."

"Ya...ya okay." He said absentmindedly.

I slipped out of the stable and back into the sun. I was just wondering where to go when a huge shadow passed over me.

"Mr Brun- I mean Chiron."

"Eleanora." He included his head, "how are you feeling?"

I shrugged. "Tired. Did you know only Cabin 7 can hear a really terrible guitar solo at 4am just before the sun rises? It's terrible!" I complained.