13 chapter 12-Bang Bang Bang

In the car, Mom and I told stories about what happened during our time separated from each other. Such as her time with her job. She always seemed to have an adventure. One time a child tried to steal a bag of candy but dropped the bag and slipped on all the candies that fell.

I mostly told her about how I made friends, got better grades, that kind of thing. Mom may have believed me but she still looked skeptical. In the end, her belief in me won over her skepticism. 

While talking, I can't believe I'm saying this, but I was too distracted to even notice we even arrived here. "Percy, what are you waiting for? We need to get everything inside."

I got out of the car, got everything we had, and ran inside the small house. After that, I changed and ran into the water. My Mom just laughed behind me in amusement. 

Entering the sea one thing seems to keep repeating in my mind, Saltwater is more refreshing. Maybe because my Father is God of the sea; or it's my personal preference but it just feels better.

The sad thing is I had to go back inside because there was a hurricane. Damn it old man, things were going great. You just had to butt in; I left the water and ran back towards my Mom.

Entering I see my Mom has a towel ready for me. I dried myself up and sat on the couch. She then gave me a cup of hot cocoa from who knows where. Probably Mom Magic.

"Well, this is an amazing day."

"This is what you call an amazing day? There is a hurricane outside our window."

"It's all a matter of perspective, Percy, it's an amazing day because you're here with me."

Well, now I feel like a jerk. I only thought about the surrounding area, not the scenario we were in. 

"This place has a ton of memories in it. I remember when I first met your father. You look exactly like him. The same hair and eyes. You even have his looks."

Well guess I'm hearing this story again, may as well play along.

"Bet he doesn't have the same amount of smarts as me."

My mom gave me a rueful smile, "Oh, no, you're just as smart as him."

I... think that I'm okay with that. I mean she said it so I just have to agree with her.

"Sad thing that your father was lost at sea, he would have been so proud of you. Especially this year."

I blushed a little at that. If she's saying he would be proud of me then that means she's proud of me.

"Percy, there's something I have to tell-",

before she could finish her sentence there was a knock at the door. That means Grovers here. I forgot all about Grover. That's what happens when things are going great.

I went to stand up while my Mom told me to sit down. I know she's worried about me but with how strong I am that damn bull will need something overpowered to defeat me. 

I open the door and I find Grover there wet, panting, falling, and pantless. The only reason this happened in the original storyline was because of the whole ditching Grover thing. 

"I've been looking everywhere for you. I went to your apartment but you weren't there so I asked that old fat guy tried to rough me up but I dealt with him. Anyway, that's not important, you're in danger."

"Me in danger, psh, perish the thought."

"Percy this is not a time to make jokes, be serious."

"I'm always serious, you just never noticed, also you have donkey legs. I'm pretty sure that's not physically possible."

"Excuse me, explain what's happening right now, what do I not know." My mom interjected. 

"Mrs. Jackson, Percy is currently being hunted right now."

My Mom had a grim look on her face which then turned to one of determination.

"Percy get your stuff and get in the car right now."

"Okay on it."

We all entered the car with my Mom explaining to me what I already knew. So of course I have to play the part of the clueless son.

"Percy, what you know about the world forget about, okay? This world is filled with what is considered impossible but it isn't, the Greek myths are real Percy and your father is one of them."

"Whoa back up there so you're saying that myths are real and my dad is one of them. What's next you're going to say Godzilla is real too."

"Percy, be serious. Your father is a god and you're a demigod. There's a place for children like you. I'm sure Grover knows about it. It's called Camp Half-Blood and we're currently heading there."

"Okay, you would never lie to me unless for my protection but I have a question. Why does Grover have donkey legs? I mean seriously, how do you not find this weird." I just had to do this, I know that this was a moment of seriousness but I couldn't help but troll Grover.

"Bla-a-a haha, they're not donkey legs, they're goat legs. You call them donkey legs to anyone other than me and you would be trampled by them for giving such an insult."

"Okay, okay, I can tell this is a touchy subject for you. We'll end the topic here for now."

"Okay, one more question though. Mrs. Dodds, real or fake."

"*Sigh*, she's real."

"HA, I knew it. So what happened to her."

"We don't know all we know is that she was killed by someone or something.

"Okay, that is out of context in so many ways. So what is she one of your myths."

"Yes, Percy, she was one of the myths, one of the kindly ones."

"Okay, so what's hunting us then." 

"Something worse." 

*KABOOM*

"Ahhhhh", seriously why Zeus? There was no point in doing that. I would live either way. Oh, and you just hurt my Mother. Prepare for misery. 

The car crashed over the hill, tipping over. I am seriously going to kill him once I have enough Power, I may be overpowered but he's a level above me. He's the overpowered of the overpowered. Still, I'll find a way.

Crawling out of the car I make sure to help my Mom get up and check her for injuries. She doesn't have anything harsher than a few small cuts so she's good. 

Grover on the other hand keeps groaning for food. Specifically enchiladas. Dragging him out of the Car I see a silhouette in the woods.

Oh, it seems the minotaur is here. Also it seems he brought a few friends. Seems he brought a few hellhounds no biggie. 

Before I could do anything dangerous for them, my mom stopped me.

"Percy, you need to get you and Grover out of here. There after you, not me."

"Well, you just jinxed yourself, Mom, now I'm legally obligated to stay here with you. Now why don't we take Grover away from here, okay?"

She sighed and agreed with me.

"It's just over there, pass that tree and you'll be safe."

"But you won't be. Why don't you hold Grover, it seems I'm about to do something cool."

The hellhounds got to us first. I punched one of them while making an ice sword so I could cut them to pieces. Seems that while I was having "fun" one of them got behind me and tried to hurt my Mom. Couldn't let that happen. So I made a water bullet and aimed.

*BANG* 

The pressurized water went right through its head. Play times over, time to get serious, I should have paid more attention. I almost got Mom killed. 

I then aim at all the hellhounds and shoot.

*BANG*BANG*BANG*BANG*BANG*

I got all of them but doing it continuously tires me out faster than usual. Especially because of how much control I have to put into it. At least there's water around me. 

I then look behind me and barely dodge the minotaur. Thank the void for my spider sense. That could have knocked me out. That would not be good for my Mom and Grover.

I continue to dodge him but he seems to be getting faster every time. I then look closely at him and notice that under his hood he's wearing some kind of armor. 

Seems that my earlier thought came back to haunt me once more, not terrifying but still. The armor must be what is making him stronger. I then attempt to punch him with the force of 10 tons. It barely pushes him back. 

That is such bullshit. I mean seriously okay what if I go even stronger? I didn't even get to land a punch because he got even faster than I could handle. My spider sense can't seem to capture his speed now. 

I keep getting punched but I get a few licks here and there. I thought I was overpowered, that damn armor is way too useful. So how did a brute like him get it? 

I'll think about that later. I just need to hit him with something that will leave lasting damage. I'll use the water bullet. 

*Smash*

"PERCY!!!"

SHIT, I forgot about my Mom. Ugh, he knocked me into a tree. Need to get up fast.

Not enough time. I'll use the water cannon. 

I kneel in place, focus on the palm of my hand, and fire.

*BOOM*

I aimed straight for his head. Well, there's not much left of it now. I watch as he turns to dust.  I can't believe I almost lost to this.

I'm tired. I can't sleep though I need to make sure Mom is safe. Whoever gave that Minotaur that armor is gonna pay. 

"Percy, sweetie, stay with me. Don't close your eyes."

Maybe I can go to sleep Now. It wouldn't be that bad. In the distance, I can see flickers of light and shouts. I can see it getting closer.

Must be the campers, they can keep Mom and Grover safe. I think I'll take that nap now. 

Now if only Mom wasn't screaming in my ear.

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