I've been told that the future of the world lies upon my shoulders. I've been told many times of a decision that must be made, but I am no longer sure if its my decision to make anymore. My friends, my family and even the gods, they count on me and I cant afford to let them down by any cost. No one bothered to tell me whats it about, i'm starting to think, even they don't know.

Percy sighed and sat up, all these thoughts were starting to give him painful headaches, and the nightmares aren't helping to ease the pain at all. He stayed in bed for a while, not bothering to look at the time, knowing Annabeth would come and wake him up when its time to do so, but she never came. He stirred and looked at his clock, realizing that Annabeth must have let him sleep in for the day. He probably looked really stressed out. He also realized something else... He had missed breakfast, and damn, he was starving. He still had a few hours ahead of him till its time for lunch, he couldn't wait that long, he might just pass out in the middle of his training, which leaves him to one last option. Sneak into the kitchens. AGAIN. Percy has done it so many times, campers started thinking there's an animal invading their kitchens. It's really stupid, Percy thought to himself with a smile, The kid who has the power to destroy or save the world, sneaking into the kitchen for food like a hungry animal.

He changed as quickly as possible, not paying much attention to what exactly he was putting on, after a few minutes, he was ready, but he could have sworn he had forgotten something. He shrugged the thought off with a growl from his stomach. He heard a voice inside his head, telling him to come back to its warmth, convincing him he's still tired, it was his bed. He considered it for a moment but his stomach gave a protesting growl. "Ugh, stupid nightmares. Don't you know how much I need sleep?" Percy thought to himself, leaving the cabin only to be blinded for moments by the sunlight. he heard wolf whistles from near by. "Must be the Hermes cabin. though... why are the whistling? It's not like they've never seen me before.." Percy shook his head and took one step down when some cool wind erupted,making him shiver, it hitting his long, slightly muscular legs...it felt nice against them..Percy paused, "Why am I even feeling it against my legs... didn't I wear some pants?" He looked down, only to be greeted by a pair of pink boxers, blushing deeply. He turned to get back into his cabin, but Annabeth caught him before he could do so. "Nice boxers, seaweed brain. Where did your pants go? ran away with the blue boxers?" She smirked at him, and he blushed even deeper. "Oh shut up, its not like you never forgot to put pants on!" Percy responded and Annabeth chuckled, "No not really, I always remember to put pants on, Percy." He rolled his eyes and went back into his cabin, making sure he wore some trousers and looking in the mirror, in case he forgot something else before heading out again.

He tried to look as innocent as ever, acting like he's going to be a good boy and wait for lunch but that's Annabeth we're talking about. "Going to sneak into the kitchen again, Percy?" A wide grin on her face, Percy sighed, "Is it that obvious? Well yes I am. I'm STARVING." He noticed her hands behind her back, but he decided to ignore it. "Oh I get it, it's my fault for letting you sleep too much, go get some food now." She smiled a way too sweet smile that was creeping Percy out, so he walked away, heading to the kitchen.

Percy sneaked to the backdoor and attempted to open it, but once the knob was turned, a large heavy net landed on his head, pinning him to the ground, "What the HELL is going on?" He thought. He saw the stoll brothers jump from a nearby tree, Travis shouting out for Chiron, "HEY CHIRON, WE CAPTURED THE FOOD THIEF!" some people gathered around to see who it was, "Percy...?" Connor asked, and suddenly everyone was laughing. He wanted so much to dig a hole and die in it.

"Missed breakfast again? Percy?" Asked a disappointed Chiron. Percy pouted, "It was Annabeth's fault! she set me up!" He glared at everyone, "What are you looking at! go back to what ever you were doing!" Percy shouted, furious and embarrassed, Everyone started to leave and Chiron looked down at Percy again, "You're punishment is to wash the dishes tomorrow. Breakfast, lunch, AND dinner." Percy's eyes widened, 'WHAT? Thats not fair!" Chiron silenced him and turned to some camper who works at the kitchens, "I want a full report, and make sure he doesn't use any of his water powers too." Percy's eyes widened some more, "WHAT?" He started to protest but Chiron was already gone, along with everyone else, leaving Percy trapped. He felt the weight of the net lift off and saw a evilly grinning Annabeth, he glared at her and then he saw a paper bag in her hands, "You saved me food and yet you let me sneak here? You know about this! You're so... so...!" "Smart?" Annabeth finishes for him. "Well YEAH but you're evil too!" He pouts, And of course, she laughs.

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The next day was a complete disaster. Dishes were broken, hands were cut, and the kitchen was over flowing with water, soap, AND broken glass. Percy was almost certain Chiron was going to punish him some how, but thanks to Clarisse, he escaped punishment. Percy always thought she was a cruel person. Well she was at first, but its all good now.

Campers were heading towards the great feast for Chiron's farewell speech. Percy didn't look forward to it, he knew he was going to mention him somehow.
Chiron cleared his throat, "May I have you're attention!" everyone went silent, waiting for Chiron's words so they can proceed with eating. "Time is moving faster than we ever thought it would. It seems like the first day of camp was yesterday, and soon, Percy would be turning sixteen." Okay, he knew he was going to be mentioned, but he didn't expect it would be all about him. He should have known better. Chiron continued with a small nod from Percy, "And he needs all the support he can get. Percy is young. Strong. He's our Hero. he saved us multiple times, and he saved his friends too. And we all are going to he-" "No Chiron. I don't want anyone to go risk their lives for me. I can handle this on my own." Percy cut him off. A familiar voice spoke from the darkness behind the crowd, "No you're not you idiot. You need ME." Percy frowned and blushed, realizing who it is, the feeling of death filling the air, It was Nico. People moved aside to make way for the death prince and he stood in front of Percy, a smirk on his beautiful face, "Miss me fish boy?"

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