"And I'll go to the library and dig up all I can about this Alcyoneus guy. Hopefull I can find out something that will lead us right to him."
Thalia nodded, "you have cash?"
"How much do you need?"
"A thousand bucks, just to be safe." Percy nodded and took out the amount from his inventory and gave it to her without a second's hesitation.
"And what about finding out where this guy is?" Thalia asked.
"I think I might know of a way to find out where he is," Percy replied scratching his head, "what about transportation?"
"Couldn't you just take us there the way you brought us here?"
Percy shook his head, "way too far for me. Boat?"
"Do I have to?'
"Would you rather fly?"
"Boat it is. How are we going to get a boat?"
Percy turned to Julia and Rob, "can we borrow a boat?"
"Ah, we don't exactly have a boat," Julia said.
"Hm, fine. Maybe I can ask dad for a favour," Percy grumbled out, "I'll ask him later tonight." Thalia nodded and just like that they had formed their plans for the quest.
Julia and Rob were impressed. The way Thalia planned spoke volumes about the way they both trusted and knew each other well. They took on their own assignments and didn't complain, it reminded them of soldiers who fought side by side for a long time. Or maybe a better example would be like a couple that knew each other well.
After the snack Julia took Percy to the library while Jason stayed with his sister and took her around New Rome showing her around, helping her pick out whatever she would need for Alaska.
Percy was taken to a giant building near the Colosseum. The building was made of marble and stood four stories tall. The front was covered with open windows and on the top was a painted glass celine depicting all 12 Olympians looking down into the library. The outside was filled with college age students hanging out by the stairs but the inside was empty. Which made sense, after all how many college student want to spend their summer break inside a library?
The inside itself was just as big as Percy thought. There were shelves going up to 15 feet in height reaching the floor above it. There were four stories in total, and each was filled with books. Each row was marked in latin, and though Percy couldn't read it he got a general understanding where everything was.
"Come with me," Julia said as she lead Percy to the front desk that was just to the right when one enters the library.
Behind the counter was a young woman wearing a green toga over a brown t-shirt with the band Green Day featured on it. 'Huh, didn't realise it was such a popular band,' Percy told himself as he studied the girl.
She was his age with curly red hair and blue eyes. She had lots of freckles gathered around her nose and cheeks. She had a very flat chest but her curvy behind more than made up for that.
Carrie White, The librarian of Rome
Lv- 12
"Carrie," Julia called out, "we need you help."
Carrie looked up and smiled at Julia, "Praetor Julia. So good to see you. How have you been?"
"Fine, thank you," Julia flashed her a smile.
"Right," she ten noticed Percy and scowled, "and who is this?"
"This is Percy Jackson. Long story short he is on a quest and needs you help."
Carrie scoffed, "you want me to help a boy? Really Julia?"
"Please," Julia nearly begged, "I need to get back to my station, things are probably already getting out of hand. Rob needs me, you know that lumex can't do anything right if it doesn't involve fighting."
Carrie tired to argue but sighed and nodded, "alright fine. I'll do it."
Julia smiled, "thanks Carrie!" she then turned and walked to Percy. In a low whisper she spoke, "Carrie is very...untrusting of guys. Just do what you came here to do and try not to piss her off, or else you will have both me and the entire 12th Legion on your ass."
Percy nodded, "got it."
Julia walked off and Percy was left alone with Carrie. The redhead glared at him, "well? What are you waiting for? Tell me what you want to find boy?"
'Damn, she's worse that Ary,' Percy sighed, "I'm not sure what he is, but I know his name Alcyoneus."
"Alcyoneus? Sounds familiar," Carrier looked around, "follow me."
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