Not Helping Aphrodite

Chapter Five

Percy pov

After lunch I sat by the lake thinking about the decision I had to make.

'Hi Percy.' I heard three different voice call. I turned and saw Annabeth, Piper and Hazel.

'You three got good timing, I could use some girl advice.' I said nervously.

'Since when do you need girl advice?' Piper asked clearly confused.

'Well I had a visit from your mother today.' I started looking at Piper. 'And she offered me a choice.'

'What is this choice?' Hazel asked intrigued.

'She offered me the chance to be a girl.' I said a little scared of Piper's and Hazel's reaction.

'What did you say?' Annabeth asked me before the other two could say anything.

'I didn't say anything. She told me I have until I go to bed to make-up my mind.' I said wondering about what would happen if I did take the chance.

'Why would you want to became a girl?' Hazel asked.

'B-because I feel a-a girl.' I said trying not to stammered.

'So you want to be a girl?' Piper asked.

I nodded and the three girl hugged me.

'One more question.' Hazel said. 'If you become a girl what do we call you?'

'Penny.' I said smiled. 'But I think I should IM my mum. I'll talk to you girls.'

'Bye Percy!'

I walked to my cabin and called mum.

'Hi mum.' I called. 'Hey Paul.'

'Percy! Are you okay?' Mum asked me worried.

'Yes, I'm fine.' I replied. 'But I could use your opinion on something.'

'What's up Percy?' Paul asked kindly.

I told them about the offer. Praying they wouldn't find me too offensive.

'Is this something you want Percy?' Mum asked smiling in a reassuring way.

'Yes mum but. . .' I looked uncertainly at Paul scared of what he was going say. 'But I'm not sure what I will say. I mean would I tell everyone the truth? And what if everyone thinks I'm a freak? Or do I say I'm someone new? And what would dad think?!' I ranted with the need to get it all off my chest.

'Oh Percy.' Mum started. 'It's up to you do but if you choose to take this opportunity just remember that Paul and I love you very much and so dose Poseidon. If you want to say you are someone else then I want takes offence or if you want to say that you are Percy Jackson turn into a girl by a goddess then I'll support your choice.'

I couldn't help but smile at my mother truly is the most amazing woman I know. She has put out with a ton dangerous thing over the years and ever with this, she still just smiling. Which made my decision easier. Paul was standing with mum nodding and smiling encouragingly.

'Thank you so, so much.' I said. 'I love you guys.'

'We love you too.' Mum said smiling. 'Now you will Iris Massage me when you can, Okay?'

'Yes mum, the moment I can,' I said. 'bye mum, bye Paul.'

'Bye Percy talk to you soon.' Mum and Paul replied.

Smiling mum and I both waved our hands through the mist and the image disappeared.

'Well that's one problem solved.' I said to myself.