Page 127 of Poseidon's Trident
“Ask Calypso. She had no problem telling us all the secrets. Like Poseidon, Amphitrite stole your trident and Triton helped in his own way, stranding us on the island with the constellation Cancer.” I cross my arms.
“Is this true?” Poseidon snarls in Calypso’s face.
“Yes, my lord,” she whispers.
“My family has betrayed me?” Poseidon growls.
“I wonder how many of the Olympians have already started choosing sides?” I ask.
“Athena,” Artemis says. “Fuck. She’s the one who started blaming Poseidon from the beginning.”
“I bet she’s in on it.” I shake my head.
“Shit,” Jayden says. “The oracle has been dodgy too. You don’t think Apollo is in on this too, do you? That could be why no one can see them.”
“My brother is a momma’s boy. He would definitely be on her side.” Artemis clenches her fist and glances at Adrian. “Sorry.”
“No problem. I’m not my father. Just because he chooses Hera doesn’t mean I have to.” Adrian shrugs.
“Medea helped her with the theft of Ares’ shield so I’m betting Ares won’t take her side.” I tap my index finger to my lip.
“My father and Persephone never cared for Hera. Plus, they like you.” Jayden nudges me.
“This is going to get so much worse before it gets better.” I lean my head on his shoulder.
“I need to go talk to the other gods.” Artemis blinks away.
“Are we just going to speculate?” Raven asks. “Because obviously my dad isn’t siding with Hera after the shit she pulled.”
Another rumble shakes the ground. Is it an earthquake? What’s happening at the academy if we’re still having earthquakes. I glance at the cave but the magic snaps off at the same second.
“I think he’s got it.” I race to the cave.
Calypso screams but she’s unable to do anything but thrash against Poseidon’s magic. I reach the mouth of the cave at the same time as Raven and Jayden.
“Where is he?” I ask.
“I don’t know. He should be coming out if the magic is gone. Is he okay?” Raven steps inside the cave as water rushes out on a wave.
“Watch out,” Thad roars, riding the damn waves.
I pull Raven to the side and dive out of the way as the water crashes into Calypso, drenching her. Thad whoops as he brandishes the trident triumphantly. As the water runs away, Calypso is the only thing left in a heap on the ground, soaking wet. Serves the Titan bitch right for taking the wrong side.
Poseidon stands over Calypso with a sneer, his power threatening to pulse out at all of us in waves. Please don’t fry us. Please don’t fry us.
“Father,” Thad says. “I got it.”
“That you did, Thaddeus. I’m so proud of you.” Poseidon claps Thad on the shoulder.
Thad’s grin is brilliant as he soaks up his father’s praise and hands the trident to Poseidon. The ground rumbles again as the trident returns to its rightful owner.
“Poseidon, the academy is in trouble. We need to do something.” I clench my hands into fists at my sides.
“The volcano is stabling itself as we speak. The academy is safe, little niece.” Poseidon grins at me.
I blow out a breath and my shoulders slump in relief. The academy is safe for now, but what happens when the lines are drawn? What happens when everyone finds out their parents are on opposite sides of a civil war?
“The academy is safe for now, but things are only going to get worse before they get better,” I grumble.
