A/N: Hey everyone! After years of being a fan fiction addict I've finally gotten up the courage to write my own story. So i hope you enjoy it! :)
Disclaimer: *sigh* if only....
It was time for Capture the Flag. It felt good going back to the normal routine at Camp Half-Blood and under different circumstances I would have been ecstatic about playing. However, watching my fellow campers fighting over whose team I should be on was not my idea of fun.
"This is stupid guys. Is there really a need to call a meeting to choose which team I'll play on?" I said exasperatedly. The entire camp was gathered in the amphitheatre. They had even dragged Chiron and Mr. D into it.
"Percy! You're invincible! You could just waltz in and take the enemy's flag and waltz back out without a scratch! You're the ultimate weapon dude!" Conner exclaimed. The Hermes cabin and the Apollo cabin had aligned themselves with Athena once again along with the newly formed Hades and Iris cabins. The other cabins had stated alliance with Ares.
"True. I don't really care about the punk but which ever side got him would have a guaranteed victory." Clarisse said.
"But even if we had him on our side what's to say he doesn't cheat for girlfriend?" Jena Joseph, the new Aphrodite cabin head asked gesturing in Annabeth's direction. There was a whisper of agreements before Annabeth cut them off by saying, "I don't need Percy to cheat for me to beat you!" Which of course led to an uproar.
"Children, children, I'm sure there is a way we can…" Chiron started but was interrupted by Mr. D.
"I have an idea." The crowd fell silent. It wasn't often (try never) that Mr. D actually contributed or even paid attention to matters like these. "What if we had Peter Johnson stand alone? It would be the entire camp against him. That way he would have to worry about guarding his flag AND capturing the other team's."
"WHA.." I couldn't voice my shock because my mouth was suddenly covered with vines as the campers thought it over. I pleaded to Annabeth with my eyes to object but she shook her head sadly.
"It seems fair Percy."
It seemed fair!!! I would have to go up against about a hundred demigods and it seemed fair?!?! Then again I was invincible… I glared at Mr. D who smiled smugly at me as everyone agreed. He did this for spite. I was positive of it!
"Then it's settled. Percy will be team blue and everyone else will be in team red."
We were all gearing up at the forest's end. Chiron was present as well as Mr. D. I had a feeling Dionysus was only here to see me lose. I pulled at the strap of my leg padding, securing it. I had taken Achilles' words to heart. "What really killed me was my own arrogance." Even though I could not be wounded I still wore my full armor like everyone else on the off chance that some one figured out my one weak point or had a chance of pure luck and hit it, I would be protected.
Annabeth walked up to me and handed me my white flag. "Good luck out there Seaweed Brain. You're gonna need it"
"Don't I get a kiss Wise Girl? Its tradition."
She smiled that beautiful smile I love and leaned towards me. Her lips touched mine for a second but as she pulled away I wrapped my arms around her and dragged her so her body was flush against mine. My mouth moving over hers was lazy and possessive. Annabeth moaned softly as my tongue parted her lips.
"Hey! No fraternizing with the enemy!" Clarisse shouted over the cat calls and wolf whistles the other campers were giving us
I pulled away slowly. "I guess you better get back to your side."
"Mmhmm." She said as she licked her lips. My eyes gazed into her grey orbs and I suddenly wished that the game was over with so I could have some alone time with my girl.
"See you at the finish Percy." She had smirk on her face as if she could read my thoughts as she turned and walked away. I tried not to watch her hips swaying I honestly did but I couldn't tear my eyes away.
"Ok Heroes!" Chiron announced "You know the rules. The creek is the boundary line. The entire forest is fair game. All magical items allowed. The banner must be prominently displayed with at least two guards. Prisoners may be disarmed, but may not be bound or gagged. No killing or maiming is allowed. Mr. D will serve as referee this time and I, as the battlefield medic. Begin!"
The red team spilt into sections and dispersed into the forest. I should have known better than to hope they would all go in together so I could follow their numerous tracks to where they would set their flag. After all the Athena cabin was on their side and they always had a plan.
I made my way silently through the forest towards the clearing that had previously held the entrance to the labyrinth. When I got to my destination I said a quick hello to Juniper and started digging. I knew that there was a squad following me but I also knew that they wouldn't be stupid enough to take a chance and attack me. They would wait until I left the flag unguarded to make their move. That would mean that there were similar squads throughout the forest. Some placed around wherever they planted their flag to guard it, some to try and prevent me from even getting that far and some for backup for each section.
I dug a small but deep hole in the middle of the clearing. I took out some of the dirt I had taken from my time at Triple G Ranch and put it into the hole and then filled it up with normal dirt. I walked to the edge of the clearing and concentrated. I could tell those watching me were confused at what I was doing. They began to creep closer as I closed my eyes. I willed the little sea shells to burst forth with sea water and felt the now familiar tug in my gut. Suddenly there a geyser formed. The pressure so high that there was now a miniature lake. I willed the water to stop erupting and controlled it to pull the giant rock next to me into the middle of the lake. I walked on the water and placed my flag on top of the rock.
Technically I was following the rules, I wasn't using the creek and my flag was in clear view. But this way I could guard the flag, which was my main challenge in the first place. I made sure there were no shadows anywhere near the flag (so Nico couldn't Shadow travel to get it) before I left.
A/N: sorry about the short chapter! lol it looked a lot longer before I uploaded it. next time there'll be more P&A and Nico!!! :D lol please review!