The Sun's Sea

chapter 6: sent away

Percy had now spent 3 months with the hunters of Artemis and he loved it there. Artemis had blessed him and he was now good with a bow and arrow. He also met Erica who was 13 and also a child of Poseidon. His life here was perfect.

Well almost, his nightmares have gotten worse. Every night the voice of Taturas would haunt his dreams as visions of his friends and loved ones burned around him as he watched unable to help.

Artemis knew about the nightmares. She would calm him down after he woke up in the mornings. And she knew there was only one way to help.

"Percy" she said.

"Yeah"

"You need help. Your nightmares are getting worse each night. So, my brother is coming to pick you up. He'll be able to help you psychologically."

He froze with fear and dread. It wasn't that he didn't like Apollo.
He liked Apollo, when he wasn't saying a haiku, but that was the problem. He really liked Apollo. And if he found out he would die.

"He's coming in a couple of hours. That'll give you some time to pack up and say your goodbyes." She said.

He went to his tent and began to pack up when he was interrupted.

"What are you doing? Inquiring minds want to know." said Erica as she walked into the tent.

"Packing."

"Why?"

"Artemis wants me to get mental help. So she's sending me to live with Apollo."

"Oh, well when will you be coming back?"

"I don't know. But. I promise I will come back."

Erica left Percy to his packing and promised not to tell anyone. He wanted to tell them himself. He spent a lot of time thinking and didn't realize 2 hours had passed until Artemis came in and told him Apollo was here.

He grabbed his bag and left his tent. The huntresses gather around as Apollo put his bag in the sun chariot. He gave Percy a few minutes to say goodbye and then they were on there way.