Annabeth chase and the conspiracy of endless time (A pjo swap parent fanfic)

Chapter 8: Did The girl Soldier even pay a ticket?

Annabeth's Pov

-So what happened?

Grover asked me and Percy. We got on the train and Grover looked very confused, which was right, he only remembered being bitten by Medusa's snake and falling unconscious, almost dying, now he opened his eyes and was on a normal train. And sitting right in front of him was me, the daughter of Hades who had left 2 years ago, if it were me, I would be just as surprised as him.

Percy sat next to Grover and explained to him. Percy briefly but with all the important things. He just didn't say that I promised to do everything to bring honor to the Underworld, maybe because he was afraid Grover would feel guilty.

-Did Hades accept the offer just for Medusa's head?

Grover asked, his face showing skepticism.

-Yeah, can we stop talking about that? The whole Medusa thing and how you...you know.
Percy said. It didn't seem like he wanted to talk about it anymore, I agreed. No one wanted to talk about their friend almost dying from poison. I knew Hades agreed mostly because I had promised. Besides I had basically given my entire life for the Underworld. It wasn't that bad, I wasn't sure I would live long and if I actually did something heroic and survived (which was very unlikely) the Underworld would get the recognition it deserved and my brothers and sisters wouldn't have to suffer so much in the future. And besides, I saved Grover, killing two birds with one stone, right? After all, demigods were born to fight, and I knew that even though Hades never said it outright, he always expected me to become a "hero", the exercises and training were all for that purpose, so if I refused, Hades would still find some way to force me to do it.

Grover must have sensed something was wrong with both of us so he decided not to bring it up again even though he clearly had something else to ask.

-So Annabeth, how are you? Long time no see?

Grover turned to me and asked. He seemed worried about me, thanks Grover..
-Oh I..I'm fine, I've been in Hades Castle for the past few years. But now I have a mission to find the Helm of Darkness, so can I come with you?

I said, Grover definitely knew that I had been following him and Percy but probably chose not to say anything.

-Hey Percy, have you thought about what you'd say to the Roman demigod if your theory was correct?

I asked him, I was very skeptical about this whole Roman demigod thing but it was the only theory that seemed plausible to me so there was no other way.

-Let's see, maybe we should pretend to be Greek ambassadors? Or really pretend to be Romans? Then we can find out more about Camp Jupiter. I've read some about the Romans, their mythology.

Percy put his hand on his chin. I don't think he really believes that Camp Jupiter exists. Deep down, he probably still thinks Hades is the culprit. I still need to be careful.

-But there are only 10 days until the Summer Solstice.,sigh, this is too difficult.

Percy sighed, his face looked like he was having a difficult problem. Although no one said anything, I somehow understood that Zeus and Poiseden were arguing loudly, the sky was extremely gloomy and Poiseden attacked me. Well, maybe in 10 days they will really fight. It's a big deal, it makes me feel like I have to hurry.

Suddenly Grover and Percy's faces darkened. I swallowed and looked behind me to see a Chimera standing tall in the back of the train. Maybe it was hunting me. I drew my sword, maybe it had already smelled me here. That's why being the child of the great three is not something to celebrate.

-Hey wait, you shouldn't rush straight into it!

Percy stopped me. Actually, I didn't intend to rush straight at it, but I didn't bother to say it back (he didn't let me say it back, to be more precise).