A/N: Hey guys just a quick author's note! This is the first story I have written in a super long time and I am really excited about it. I hope you like it. The second chapter will be posted tomorrow. This chapter is a little shorter because I wanted to set the scene without giving away too much yet. Reviews are super welcome!
Don't own anything!
Chapter 1
The Beginning
Kat
She looked at her brother standing next to her. He'd grown so much in the past year, but then again he had to with everything that had been going on. She felt badly that he had to grow up so fast but she knew there was nothing she could do to stop it. Now he had to come along on this insane quest with her, but it is the only way to save them and she knew it better than anyone; he knew it too. It would all be worth it. That is, if they succeed.
"You ready?" she asked the 12 year old next to her. He looks up and nods. She can see the determination in his stormy grey eyes. Has had never been one for words so over the years she learned to read him well.
She takes on last deep breath and before turning to the god standing before them. "We're set," she says as she takes her brother's hand.
The god looks at the, face solemn, "You know the rules and the quest. Beware the words of the prophecy. Good luck Kataigida. Be well Theo". With the last word everything around them became engulfed in blinding light. Disorientation overpowered her as she griped her brother's hand more tightly. Then everything went black.
Annabeth
Annabeth was sitting down by the lake, a book on Greek architecture open in her lap when she heard it. The thunder like noise had shaken the entire camp and now everyone was running to the barrier looking for the source. Leaving her book behind Annabeth ran towards the edge of the woods. Preparing for the worst she sent they younger campers she encountered to the dinning hall, hoping to ensure their safety. When she finally made it to the forest a group of the more experienced campers had already assembled and was poised for battle. Acknowledging her leadership cleared a path for Annabeth to make her way to the front of the army line.
"We haven't seen anything. What's the plan?" Annabeth turned to see the head of the Apollo cabin speaking to her.
"Hold here for now. Watch for movement. No one goes past the clearing unless absolutely necessary," she spoke loud enough for the others around her to hear. A fight, if it came to that would be easier if they were together and that would only be possible with the openness of the clearing. Once they past the forest line they would be on their own, or possible in pairs, and until she knew what they were up against that was not an option.
There was a silence surrounding them as they watched the trees, a silence that was broken by the not so casual entrance of one of her favorite half-bloods.
"What'd I miss?" Percy asked jogging his way up to where Annabeth stood, riptide already drawn in his hand.
"Just a lot of staring," the Appolo boy replied, clearly hoping for a battle.
Annabeth rolled her eyes. She wouldn't mind a good fight herself, gods know its been a while (not that that is a bad thing), but if they kept talking they were going to give away their position to what ever was out there. This is why strategy was left to her. She was about to turn around and remind them of this fact when a sound from the trees silenced them for her. Behind her weapons were drawn and bow strings pulled back in anticipation, her own dagger was ready in her hand.
Slowly a figure began to emerge… wide?... with two heads?... no two figures. As they came closer Annabeth could make out the distinction between two forms, but it looked as though one was carrying the other. With each step the image became more clear. It was a girl, a teen, and she looked injured.
"Hold your fire" Annabeth yelled. As she did the girls eyes locked with her own. In that moment Annabeth would have sworn she had seen them before, somewhere. She stopped 30 yards in front of them a younger boy in her arms. She opened her mouth as if she was going to say something but before the words formed the girl collapsed to the forest floor.
All inhibitions forgotten, Annabeth ran towards them hoping she would make it in time.
Annabeth
Two hours later Annabeth was pacing along the patio of the Big House waiting for news from Chiron. The two kids they had found earlier that afternoon had been taken to first aid but nobody had told her anything after that, and it was killing her.
"They'll be fine," Percy says from behind her, "They didn't look half as bad as the new Demeter kid did after Clarisse got to him during capture the flag". He tried to give her a small smile and she appreciated it. Percy's humor and companionship had gotten her through a lot. They'd gotten each other through a lot. Still though all she could manage was a nod as she remembered the girl's face and the expression it wore, something between desperation and relief.
She had seen a lot of kids come into camp since she has been here but none of them had come with the shock that those two had. And then there was their age…
The girl seemed to be the same age as Annabeth was now. How could she have survived so long? Or maybe that's the reason they looked the way they did when they got here. She was with they boy too… They should have been found before this. Why wasn't someone sent to help them?
Before Annabeth became completely lost in her own thoughts and questions, they were approached by the very man, or half man, they had been waiting for, Chiron.
"Still here I see" he said while making his way towards them, "I expected as much".
"How are they?" Annabeth asked, trying to keep her voice calm.
Chiron nodded thoughtfully, "The boy is still out, they suspect he will be for a couple of days. I have no idea what those kids went through but it was something powerful and he does not seem to be handling it as well". At that Percy took Annabeth's hand. It was a small gesture but it was all the comfort she needed. "The girl however," Chiron continued, "seems to be regaining her strength. I believe we will be able to talk with her in the morning".
Even though she tried not to let it show the disappointment on Annabeth's face was clear to anyone that knew her was well as Chiron and Percy did. "However," Chiron said with a smile, "she could probably use a friend tonight. Be there in case she wakes up. I know you are good at that". The three of them smiled remembering when Percy first came to camp; it seemed like forever ago now.
Annabeth and Percy thanked him and Annabeth began her walk towards, well she had no idea what was waiting for her. But she was going to find out, and still holding Percy's hand, she was dragging him along too.
A/N: Perspectives will change as the story goes on but will mostly be following Kat and Annabeth. More about Kat's name to come :)
