Jason Grace and the Lightning thief

Chapter 7 - I am dream-lagged

WE GO BUSINESS CLASS. Well, Ashley got business class tickets only I didn't know where to.

I said, as we were heading towards the San Francisco International Airport on Pegasus "Ashley, where are we going and how did you get the tickets?"

Ashley said "My dad is the god of travelers, he seemed more than anxious to help and by the way we are going to New York."

Alexis faced him "You told me you were going to Miami. New York is dangerous area, half-bloods aren't supposed to go there-"

"Alex, chill. Everything will be alright."

"You know that because Jason is the son of an elder god and he has a more powerful aura-"

"I know that, but I am sure that Jason can find himself a good deodorant."

"Stop joking, because of his strong aura he's gonna attract more monsters to him-

Well she would have said more but we had reached our destination. I had never before travelled in a plane and didn't look forward to it because once we get to the coast we have no idea of what we are going to do.

We got down from the Pegasus in the parking and headed to the security check. Fortunately my weapon was in the form of coin and the rest had been treated to magical spells to counter the metal detectors. Ashley brought his gladius, spear and a shield. Mark brought his sword, quiver, bow and arrows and a couple of guns with imperial gold bullets for emergency.

We also had packed some food. I don't know why but I felt like we were businessmen going to carry out a business exchange. The only problem was the path and the client at the other end.

When the plane started to move, Ashley told me to sleep and gather some strength.

I went to sleep... and dwindled into the magical world of dreams.

I was standing on a beach, sunlight nurturing the pine trees, cool breeze blowing, waves embracing the white sand, children playing, young men and women swimming, old people lying in shade drinking lemonade.

All was peaceful, when suddenly the waves became bigger, clouds started gathering, children started crying, the old looked worried and young men and women surprised by the sudden development were thrashed onto the sand by the now fierce waves.

All of them looked at me desperately. I couldn't let it happen, war will destroy everything, it will lead to just chaos.

The storm had receded, waves slowed down, I started hovering above the ground and went straight into the water with astonishingly fast speed and when I stopped I was in front of that pit again. The voice came back, time slowed down.

Jason... Gods don't care for you... They are just using you to do their bidding... Jupiter claimed you only for the reason because he lost his bolt... He says that he doesn't want a war but yet he's the one who has declared war... the gods are pathetic entities who care for no one except for themselves... Jupiter destroyed your life, he left your mother only to become mad, he led to the death of your sister...

"THALIA! What happened to her?"

Yes! She was killed by your gods.

Anger rushed through me; I could hear thunder crackling and was suddenly pulled back into the real world.

"WAKE UP! Jason, wake up. Stop doing this!" shouted Mark

"Stop doing what?" said I, feeling dizzy.

The plane was swirling terribly. It took a severe turn and the compartments opened, bags flailing.

"Stop the storm. See, you have even got the coin out into your hand" said Mark pointing to Ivlivs. "Just calm down."

I did, and slowly the plane steadied.

"What's he doing?" I asked pointing towards Ashley

Mark said "He is praying to Mercury."

Ashley opened his eyes "How did you do that?"

I said "I don't know. I was feeling angry."

Ashley said with a smile "Try not to go green again."

Mark said "Or red. You were sweating like crazy. And why were you angry in sleep? Had a dream- uh...I get it."

"The plane will be landing in Denver, to check if it in any way is damaged. We are sorry for the inconvenience. We will be landing shortly so please keep the seat belts on for your safety. This was your captain speaking." boomed the speakers.