Well. Hi there. This idea just sorta came to me... At first, I tried to resist it, but when I get a story idea... Well, I just can't leave it alone.
I really hope y'all like this (yes, I did just say y'all.), cuz to be honest, I'm not quite sure about this... Let's just see where this goes, shall we?

Disclaimer: I don't own PJO, HoO, or anything else in this story. Sucks to be me, doesn't it?

Chapter 1: Percy

I thought that this morning would start off like any other. I woke up, got dressed, brushed my teeth, made my bed... all minor details that I really don't need to get into. The morning air was a bit cooler - and mistier - than usual as I walked down to the dining pavilion for breakfast.

That's when I realized something was off.

"Hey, Seaweed Brain." I looked up from my scrambled eggs and bacon to see Annabeth.

"Mornin'." Hm. I wonder if she knows where I can find some ketchup... Gah... Damn ADHD. Annabeth leaned on the table and looked over me.

"Two things. One, your shirt's on backwards. Two, where's Riptide?"

"What do you mean?" I asked as I reached into my pocket. "It's right here in my- Wait. What the..?" I didn't feel anything in my pocket. If I had left it somewhere, the sword would've returned to me.

Wouldn't it?

"Don't worry; you'll find it. I'm sure it's in that mess you call a cabin," she said, as if that would make me feel any better. She returned to her table, and I realized I hadn't asked about ketchup. I'll live without, I thought. I stood, and walked over to the blazing bonfire in the middle of the pavilion.
Father, what's going on here? I hoped I would get an answer to my silent question as I scraped a portion of my eggs off my plate and into the flames. Honestly, I was grateful for the warmth it radiated.

I went and sat back down so I could finish my meal. It was around this time of day - mealtime, I mean - that I found myself wishing that I was in another cabin.
No offense meant towards Poseidon - I mean, he's awesome and all -, but I'm left on my own while most everyone else has their cabinmates that they can talk to and joke with.

As far as I can tell, the only other kid with nobody at their table is Jason.

I would've gone to sit with him, but... I have enough gods that want to blast me to pieces; I don't need any more.

I finished my breakfast faster than I had expected to. After drinking the last of the hot cocoa (Hey, I was cold. Don't judge.), I headed back down to my cabin to see if I could find Riptide before the rest of my day really started.

The Poseidon cabin was cleaner than usual. I was actually making a small effort to keep it clean, though I really didn't know why. It wasn't like there were any other campers that I had to worry about. Although, if Tyson came for a visit... Well, he'd probably clean the place himself, and then some. I smiled almost sadly as I thought of my half brother. It had been ages since I had seen or even heard from him last. I could only hope for the best.

I started digging around through everything. I even checked the saltwater fountain in the corner, just to make sure. It sounds crazy, but, as they say, "leave no stone unturned".

I even checked under my bunk, and hit my head on it in the process.

"Ow," I grumbled. Still no sign of my pen sword, and I had searched almost every square inch of this room.

What a way to start the day, huh?

Hey there! Sorry this is short, but it's late, and I'm tired...

I really hope you like it so far!

Please please please review.

And if you're gonna review, make the reviews meaningful *cough* Stark126 *cough*

Have a good night!