Fate and Desired (A Percy Jackson Fan Fiction)

ASSP (After Sudden Shadowing Past) | Chapter XXII

Chapter XXII

Catalina

I opened my eyes. Questions buzzed in my head like a swarm of bees. Why am I here? What happened to my arm? Why was I in the principia?

My thoughts were interrupted as a familiar face came infront of me. No, it wasn't familiar. It felt familiar. Only, he was transparent. Like the wretched huanting ghost he was. My eyes widen as his lips curled into his all too familiarly terrorising grin. I quickly jumped from where ever I was onto the cold, tile flooring. My hands gripped my head as a fierce ringing bounced harshly in my head. I was so in ASSP mode. Then his words rang out, making me scream in pure fear.

"Remember this, Cat. Fear will trace you EVERY step of the way." and he laughed, menacingly.

Suddenly, two warm, comforting hands were on my shoulders. I stopped my violent shaking and opened my eyes again. My eyes met those that brought me comfort and all I could do is sit there. Dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb....

"Cat? You ok?" Mason asked calmly. Hmm. I wasn't sure if 'ok' was the word for it, but I deffinatly felt better than before.

"Y-Yeah. Just a little, umm, shell-shocked." I gave him a reassuring smile, and he returned the gesture. I don't remember exactly what had happened during the last few hours, but I did know that Mason helped me through it. Or at least, he tried his best.

"Cat!" Irena ran to me. I looked at Mason and he smiled. Suddenly, a force that nearly knocked the wind out of me flew to my side. Irena had a REALLY tight grip when she meant to or not.

Her worried filled irises glanced back at me as her interrogation began.

"Are you alright? Did they hurt you? Do you remember-"

"Ok, ok, Ms. Sherlock. I'm ok, I just....It's nothing. Don't worry about it." She must've sensed something was wrong, becuase her grip loosened, and she looked back at me. I did tell her about HIM, and she probably knew that I saw HIM. Her light brown eyes were now filled with sympathy and she gave me a painful smile. Yup. She knew.

"Well, I mean not to spoil your reunions," Reyna said in a monotonous voice. "but I did need to tell you both something. I have contacted the Greek camp director, and he has two of his three needed for the quest. Until the third is claimed, I will need you to still train vigorously, but also read up on the Giants and Gaea's forces. I have a feeling that this quest will be issued out shortly." Irena and I nodded in sync. I got up, hobbling a bit but soon got my balance back. Before we went out the door, Reyna yelled over her shoulder.

"And don't over do anything Cat!"

"I won't!"

Oh, trust me I'll try.

The four of us stayed outside for a bit, not knowing what to do. It was surely past curfew, and the Lares were still up and about. If it's one thing is getting caught by a Lare in broad daylight, it was surely another if they caught you at night. Or so as Mason told me.

"So.....What now?" I asked. The guys looked at each other for a while, like they were having a psychic conversation. Finally, smirks grew on their faces.

"Well, to avoid getting in trouble tonight, we were thinking we could give you a tour of New Rome." Mason said triumphantly.

"But we already-"

"Underground." Marvin suggested. I looked at Irena. She was beaming. Wait, beaming? Why was she....oh.

I had forgotten that Irey had a thing for the underground, since, you know. She's kinda Pluto's daughter and all....Yeah. I never understood that, but as the awesome, amazing, charismatic, optimist, charming, and (yes I will make her say all this) best friend I am, I grinned right along with her.

"That. would. be. Awesome!" I said. Irena nodded and the boys laughed.

"Ok then. Let's get a move on!" Mason took lead as we followed the boys to New Rome from the underground. Tonight's going to be either super epic, or super tragic. Hopefully Lares hate worms and bugs as much as I do.

A/N: WHAT UP MY WATTPADY FAMILY! So sorry this update is short and late, but procrastinating hits you REALLY hard. And I kinda also have the CRCT this week so, Y'ALL PLEASE PRAY FOR ME. But seriously. Being cooped up in a room with no talking, answering like 60+ questions is hard!

Ugh! I'm getting off topic. Ok, so last chapter I asked you guys what your fav. otp was. And then I realized that you had no otp's to chose from. See, I'm empty minded like that. But hey, I'm only human. Maybe. I don't even....UGH! MY GOD! Me and my of topic self though! Ok here are the otp's. Please comment on them. Have a good one y'all.

Junashri and Randy: Ranshri or, with his real name Raishri

Janaysha and Connor: Conaysha

Annnabel fans! She will get a boy soon! (Hint: he is HOT! Like all of them! Tee hee!)

Catalina and Mason: Cason

Irena and Marvin: Marena