A/N: A new story! This is gonna be fun. Starting with Percy's POV.
I covered Annabeth's eyes, whispering in her ear, "Guess who?"
"Leo," Annabeth said sarcastically.
"Wrong." I said, sitting down next to her and putting my hands in my lap. I took a roll off her plate, making her lightly punch my shoulder.
"You do realize you aren't supposed to sit at my table?" Annabeth asked.
"I asked Chiron for permission." I said, my mouth full of bread. She shoved me off the bench, making me fall in dirt.
"Demigods, attention please," Chiron said, catching our attention. I sat back on the bench. "I have some...news. For the remainder of the summer, the gods will be staying here, reconnecting with their children, living in the cabins, and becoming more in touch with mortals."
All Hades broke loose.
People were yelling, throwing foods, spitting out strings of hateful Greek words. Jason was actually sparking with anger, even though that's not a thing. And Leo was steaming with anger, cause that's a real phrase. I was mad too, but since the usual leader, Jason, was already going off, I needed to step up. Weird, right?
"Hey!" I yelled loudly. "Everyone quiet! I am not afraid to spray you with water!" That shut them up. "Their might be some good news from this. Let's hear what Chiron has to say."
"What good news can come from my dad being here?" Austin Lake, son of Apollo, asked.
"You didn't let me finish," Chiron said. "The mortal form they'll be taking will be around 13-15 years. And, Counselors, you are still going to be in total control of your cabin. Including your godly parentage."
"That doesn't change the fact that they're still annoying." Jason grumbled.
"Think about it, guys," I said, trying to reason. "A whole summer with our parents will be totally worth it cause we're in charge."
"You're the only one in your cabin!" Malcolm Pace, son of Athena, yelled.
"You'd still be second-in-command." I said, pointing to him. "And we'd still have to three-legged death race. And capture the flag. And I'd bet that since they're in mortal forms their powers will be diminished. And Counselors, you and I both know it'll be totally sick to boss around the gods. It won't be that bad."
"Three-legged death race!" Harley exclaimed. Annabeth stood up next to me.
"Percy's right. It can't be that bad. They'll be beginners at camp, and we get to tell them exactly what they're doing wrong and that we're right and they're wrong. And since we've been here longer, whether you came yesterday or years ago, we have more authority."
"Even us little kids?" that was Julie, daughter of Zeus, who was only six. Yea, she would've been a violation of the Big Three Pack, which is why we were keeping her safe in here. Long story about a poor kindergarten class that'll never see first grade and a Nemean lion.
"Yea Julie." Annabeth said. Julie gave us the biggest grin ever, one that was almost more amazing than Harley's.
"Counselor meeting after dinner." Chiron said as I sat back down.
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The Counselors were faking their happiness. Everyone was yelling at Chiron, including me. "Calm your yaps!" Chiron said, quieting us. "I know you're upset but you heard Percy, you are still in charge."
"Yea great, a whole summer with Apollo." Will Solace said. "This'll be like last year all over again. Except he'll be godly and get to look great and be even more cocky than usual."
"You think a cocky God is a problem? My mother is going to be a problem. She's gonna want everything her way or it's the high way. Not to mention how she won't let me lead. She'll wsnna be in charge and take over my classes." Annabeth said.
"Cereal! That's all that's ever gonna be the topic! Stupid cereal!" Katie Gardner said.
"I had a cabin all to myself! Now I actually have to lead!" Nico exclaimed.
"I'm gonna have two children in my cabin! Two whiny, slightly annoying children." Jason complained.
"Stop complaining," Pollux said. "You'll all know how I feel having my godly parent here all the time."
"Let's just make this fun, alright." I said. "This is summer camp. I, Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon, declare that this is gonna be the best the summer ever. We are gonna make this awesome. Even if it requires throwing grouchy but amazing Athena in the lake and then have a water balloon fight before we die."
Some people started laughing. "Friday is Capture the Flag, and the Three-Legged Death Race. Which will be fun to watch the gods do that as preteens." I added.
"But we don't like the Three-Legged Death Race." Leo called.
"We do it for Harley, they'll do it for Harley." Jason said, joining me.
"That's the camp spirit." Chiron said. "They'll be arriving tomorrow morning. Please stick to your cabin schedules. All Counselors up at five sharp to greet the gods. And good night."
I was walking back to my cabin, listening to different Counselors talking about their plans for tomorrow or how mad they were. I went to the beach, walking over the dunes to go for a late night swim when I saw Annabeth sitting in the sand, her head down. I went over and sat next to her. "Go away." Annabeth said, sniffing.
"Are you crying?" I asked. She lifted her head a looked at me, her usually fierce eyes red and puffy and tear stains on her cheeks. I pulled he into me, stroking her hair. "Wise Girl, what's wrong?"
"It's my fault the gods are coming," Annabeth said in a shaky voice.
"How is that your fault?" I asked.
"I told Athena she was the worst mother ever and that I hated her." Annabeth whispered.
"May I ask why?" I whispered.
"She told me it was wisest if I break up with you and move back to California and go to Camp Jupiter." she explained. "The only person who can tell me it's better if we break up is you. And maybe Aphrodite. But Aphrodite loves us together. Which meant Athena was wrong. And she hates being wrong. More than she hates you. No offense."
"Didn't she encourage you not to be angry at me during the games earlier this summer?" I asked, and she nodded. "She's very confusing."
"Extremely." she agreed. "And then she tried to say that she only wanted me to win so an Athenian kid didn't lose. And one way to win was for us to get together which is all she wanted for the game an that we should break up asap."
"Annabeth, I don't wanna ruin the relationship you have with your mother." I said.
"You are not breaking up with me that easily," she said. "We were already in a bad patch when she gave me that stupid coin to get myself thrown into Tartarus. And now she's doing it again, trying to control everything. And everyone else has to suffer cause of me."
"I know what'll make you feel better," I said, standing up. I pulled her to her feet and then got down in front of her. "Piggy back ride."
"Gods, you're so childish." Annabeth said as she climbed on my back.
"Wanna stay in my cuddly bunk where I super spoon you?" I asked as I headed towards the Big House.
"Why else would you be taking me to the Big House?"
I smiled, even though she couldn't see it. After Chiron granted permission for Annabeth to stay in my cabin, we went to the Athena cabin to get her stuff for the night and morning before going back to my cabin. And we made it in just before 11, which is when the harpies come to make sure no one is out of their cabin. I changed first while Annabeth chilled and helped clean my room. Then we switched, then went to bed.
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Annabeth pushed me on the floor. I groaned loudly, opening my eyes. She was already up and dressed, wearing her fitted camp tee shirt, khaki short short shorts, and black converse. She threw me my camp tee shirt, rummaging through my drawers. "It's almost six. That's when they get here. We were supposed to be up at five!" Annabeth exclaimed.
I pulled my tee shirt on then got up, pulling off my pajama pants. She threw me a pair of khaki cargo shorts, which I pulled on quickly. I stepped into my sneakers. Annabeth grabbed my hand and dragged me out the door, and we ran to Half-Blood Hill. All the other Counselors and Chiron were already up there, half asleep and chatting absentmindedly. "Where were you two?" Jason asked as we came up. "You're late."
"I overslept." I said.
"And I couldn't see the clock and was trapped." Annabeth said. Rachel walked over, a cup of coffee in her hands, wearing a romp, slippers, had an eye mask pulled up on her forehead, and her hair in a messy bun.
"I tried to sleep, but you guys are walking all over my roof." Rachel said. "So now I drink coffee."
"Oh, thanks." I said, taking the cup from her.
"Percy!" Annabeth and Rachel hissed, Rachel taking the cup back.
"I literally was shoved off my own bed and was forced to get up in less than five minutes." I said.
"Ew, you're dirty," Piper said.
Will came up, dragging Nico behind him. Nico's camp tee shirt was ruffled, as were his black and depressions clothing, and he was literally being dragged. "I found him sleeping under a table in the dining pavilion." Will said. "Jason." Jason rubbed his hands together excitingly, going over and sending a volt of electricity through Nico.
Nico's eyes popped open as his hands flew to Jason's throat, tightly grasping them. Jason gasped as we all took a few steps back, feeling the air get colder. "Don't ever wake me up again." Nico hissed. Jason nodded vigorously. Nico dropped him and huffed, running a hand through his hair. "Who wake up this fucking early anyway? The sun is just rising! I'm trying to sleep and rest so I can hopefully be at peace but no!"
"Calm your nips, bro." Rachel said.
"Why are you awake?" Nico asked.
"Everyone's walking all over my roof." she said.
"Counselors, line up in cabin order. They're here." Chiron said.
The line went like this: Jason, me, Katie, Sherman (son of Ares), Annabeth, Will, Leo, Piper, the Stolls, Pollux, Nico, and then the other cabins. Argus came up, with a whole group of kids following him. They all looked upset. I put on my fake smile, as did everyone except Nico (cause he's a big downer). "Welcome to Camp Half-Blood!" we said cheerily.
"These are the Camp Counselors," Chiron said. "Jason from Zeus Cabin, Percy from Poseidon Cabin, Katie from Demeter Cabin, Sherman from Ares Cabin, Annabeth from Athena Cabin, Will from Apollo Cabin, Leo from Hephaestus Cabin, Piper from Aphrodite Cabin, Connor and Travis Stoll from Hermes Cabin, Pollux from Dionysus Cabin, Nico from Hades Cabin..."
After the long and boring introductions, we all split up, heading to do our morning chores.