Before I Die (Split Souls part 1)

39: An Offer

PERCY POV

I slip my shirt back on. Pushing off the sea floor, I shoot upwards and break the surface. Nico is waiting for me on the beach.

He stands up when he sees me. "Percy." He says cautiously.

"Have the Hephaestus cabin finished those weapons?" I ask.

"Yeah. Came out about twenty minutes ago." He tells me.

"Good." I start walking back up to camp.

"Percy?" Nico questions as I walk past.

"We're going to need those. I'm calling for a councilor's meeting. The Avengers too."

"Percy."

"What?" I spin to look at him.

"I'm just-"

"Worried?" I finished. "I get it. Let's move on." I continue heading to the Big House.

"Are you okay?" 

"Hell no." I answer sharply. "But I've got shit to do."

"We can help you-"

"Can you change me back?" I retort.

Silence. Not surprised.

He follows after me. I guess it's dinner time because everyone's at the dining pavillion. Natasha is the first to see me, and she elbows Clint, who elbows Steve, Who taps Uncle T's shoulder. 

Chiron notices and trots over to me. "Percy, my boy." His tail swishes.

"Chiron. I'm calling for a councilor's meeting." Nearby campers give curious looks, some concerned. "The Avengers should be there too."

"This is about what the Oracle said?" Chiron worried.

"Yes. It is."

"When should we-" Chiron asks.

"Now." I answer before he can finish his question. "It's urgent."

Chiron nods grimly. He turns to the campers and stomps his hoof. I wonder how that would feel, having a hoof. The campers all quiet and turn their attention to him. "Councelor's meeting, now! The mortal Avengers are to come as well." His voice rings out.

The councilors exchange looks, before abandoning their seats. Once inside, the Avengers stand awkwardly off to the side, giving me nervous looks. I try to send them a reassuring smile.

Nyssa accompanied Leo here, seeing as she was Head counselor while he was not-dead. She's brushing him up on what's been going on. He fidgets with his toolbelt while listening. 

After what seems like way too long, all the counselors that are 'on campus' are here. Piper and Jason are already on their way here(after finding out Leo is alive), so Drew is there in her place, and cabin one isn't represented. Malcolm is standing in for Annabeth. Although Sherman is technically the counselor for cabin five, Clarisse is here too. Rachel slipped in as well.

"Alright, Prissy. What've you got for us?" Clarisse starts the conversation.

"I assume you know that I spoke to the Oracle. Er, spoke to me." I say. They nod. "So, I'm not sure how affected the camps are going to be," I gain confused looks.

"Tartarus is free and walking the Earth." I tell them. Some of them stand, a few chairs fall over. Some shout, and others are completely still. Everyone is at attention, though, even Clovis.

"Quiet!" Chiron recovers first. 

"Tartarus? As in, the pit?" Miranda (cabin 4) questions.

"Yeah. Him." Before they can make any more noise of protest, I hold up my hand. They quiet to look at me. "It didn't say that he wanted the world to end or something. He wants me."