Mystery Iris Messenger

Thirteen

A wooden cabin wasn't where Percy expected a God to take him after they got together. Those two words made his stomach turn, but he wasn't sure why. Apollo was hot, Percy couldn't deny that. He also couldn't deny how he fell for Lester when they talked. At the same time, though, Apollo is a God. How does Percy know he won't leave him in a split second?

"What's the matter?" Apollo asked, bringing him from his thoughts. Percy just shook his head, dismissing the question. Apollo sighed and continued, "I can see the doubt on your face. Please talk to me."

"Okay," Percy nodded, "but let me figure my own thoughts out first."

Apollo nodded. "Of course, Percy. I have to go back up to Mount Olympus for a Godly meeting. I'll be back soon, though. Take that time to think things through. I know this is a lot to take in." He kissed Percy once more before going to Olympus.

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How dare those two, Annabeth thought angrily. She had this all planned out to finally make Percy kill himself and it all backfired. Not to mention that now she refused to speak to anyone because of the damn curse from Apollo. It hadn't taken her long to figure out what the code was, so she had time to not talk to anyone. But of course, this just had to happen on the week the Romans would spend at Camp Half Blood.

As if on a silent cue, she saw the group of Romans coming through the woods and into Camp Half Blood. She prayed they wouldn't see where she was standing by a tree. Much to her disappointment, Reyna did. And she looked pissed when she saw the blonde.

"Annabeth," she growled. "Is Percy still in his cabin?" Annabeth just shrugged her shoulders, refusing to talk to anyone, let alone Reyna. This only angered the praetor further. "You speak when spoken to. Did no one ever teach you that? Now, is Percy still in his cabin?"

"After attempting
Suicide, Percy became
Apollo's boyfriend."

"Was that a haiku?" Reyna burst out laughing. Annabeth hadn't wanted to speak, but it was like something had made her. She silently cursed Apollo and the curse. "That's the funniest thing I've heard all day. But back to seriousness, Apollo and Percy are dating? So I'm assuming neither of them are at Camp anymore?"

Annabeth just shrugged and slugged Reyna with her shoulder to get past. Anger fueled her as she walked toward the Big House. Maybe Chiron could do something about it.

"Oh, Annabeth, what brings you here?" Chiron asked when she opened the door. She went to the large table in the middle and began writing her problem. But once again, the imaginary force made her write a haiku.

Apollo cursed me
To only only speak in haikus.
Please help me Chiron.

Annabeth handed the paper to Chiron who read it over. He chuckled lightly. "There's nothing I can do about it," he shook his head slightly. "Only a God can take back his curse. I thought you would have known that by now." Annabeth let her head drop and she left the Big House, unsure of what to do.

~~~

Apollo appeared on Mount Olympus unaware of the cold glare he was getting from both Zeus and Athena. He sat in his thrown and thought about Percy. A small smile appeared on his face, but it was quickly gone when Zeus began the meeting.

"First, I would like to begin with a problem that's occurred involving Perseus Jackson and Apollo." All eyes turned on him, making him shuffle in his seat. usually he loved the attention, but right now he would rather just be down the cabin with Percy. "Explain yourself, Apollo."

Apollo looked up at his dad. "I love him, Father," he said, looking right in Zeus' eyes. "I've always loved Percy. Ever since his first quest. But it's always been too much danger. Now that there aren't any large prophecies going on, I've taken the opportunity to get him. Especially with how much the demigods have been hurting him. I gave him someone who was going to be there for him."

"It's true," Poseidon spoke up. "When I went down to the camp after Percy tried to... you know. Apollo Iris Messaged him. I've never seen Percy so happy before. He was calm. Relaxed."

Zeus pinched the bridge of his nose. "I can't just let you date a mortal," he said.

"Then take away my immortality," Apollo said. Everyone gasped and stared at him. "I don't want to be immortal if it means not being able to be with Percy."

"Zeus, just let him be with him," Poseidon said. "Do you remember all those times when you wanted to be with those mortals, but Hera got jealous and wouldn't let you? Or how upset I was when I had to leave Sally alone? Apollo is going through that too."

"Fine," Zeus nearly growled. "You can be with him."

So I'm gonna start updating this story on Thursdays to have a more stable updating system.