A/N: Rewrote this first chapter to what I think it should be.
Chapter 1
(Nico PoV)
"You okay Nico." Nico looked up to find the face of his half sister Hazel giving him a look of concern.
"I'm fine." He lied. All morning he'd been feeling this strange energy that made him feel uneasy.
You feel it too don't you." Hazel said as she sat down with Nico at the Hades table for breakfast.
Nico replied with a slight nod. "I don't know what it is but it's getting stronger.
Hazel was about to respond but was cut off by the activities director. "Listen up campers." Chiron said as he stepped into the pavilion. "We will be having the company of Artemis' hunters for the time being that there is a meeting on mount Olympus. What the meeting is about is unknown to us at the time so until the meeting is over we are to treat the huntresses with the respect that they so deserve."
"Could it be a coincidence." Hazel whispered to Nico.
"I'm not sure but what ever it is I don't think it spells good for us."
(Annabeth PoV)
After breakfast Annabeth thought she would visit Thalia seeing that Percy was away visiting his mother. Not that she wouldn't check up on her best friend even if Percy was here. She caught the hunters as they were making there way towards the Artemis cabin, most likely to remove themselves from the men at the camp.
"Hey Thals." Said Annabeth. Thalia then turned around as a smile went across her face. They then met each other with a friendly embrace.
"It's good to see you Annabeth." Said Thalia as she pulled away from Annabeth. A confused expression then appeared on her face as she looked around. "Where's Percy?"
Annabeth then saudade as she knew she missed him. "He went to his mom's place a few days ago."
"And you already miss him." Said Thalia in a joking tone of voice.
Annabeth then blushed at the comment. "Shut up." She said sheepishly as she pushed her softly. Annabeth then proceeded to change the subject. So... any idea what the meeting on Olympus is about."
Thalia tensed at the question as she pulled Annabeth to the side of the Artemis cabin. "Look you can't repeat the words that are about to come out of my mouth. I even promised lady Artemis I wouldn't say."
"What is it?" Said Annabeth in a concerned tone of voice.
"It was a few days ago when we were setting up camp and lady Artemis asked me to walk with her."
(Flashback Thalia Pov)
"Is something wrong lady Artemis" Asked Thalia.
Artemis walked with caution as she observed her surroundings. "To be honest, I'm not sure. I feel a beasts energy and its strong. Stronger than some of our hunters even."
"Shall we hunt it milady." Said Thalia as she grasped her bow.
"That was the plan." Said Artemis as she also readied her bow then the two began the hunt for the beast.
After a few minutes of hiking through the snow infested woods, Thalia began to hear a grunt of pain coming from over some bushes. Looking at Artemis, the goddess gestured for them to move further up to investigate the noise. Thalia pushed aside a branch to see a man lying in a clearing on the ground. The man was not in good condition as he had blood running down his face and was half awake. Thalia began to proceed towards the injured man but was stopped by Artemis.
"Its right there." Artemis whispered as she pointed towards the middle of the of the clearing. Thalia looked confused when there was nothing there, when all of a sudden a being emerged out of no where in front of the man. The beast was nothing Thalia had ever seen before or even heard of. It was a seven foot tall creature that stood on two feet. It had silver armor covering it from head to toe, or was that its skin. In its hand was a long silver blade which shinned in the moonlight and its head resembled that of a reptile. Thalia watched as the creature picked the man up by the head who let out a soft cry of terror as he tried to free himself from the monsters grip.
A silver arrow then flew towards the beast but harmlessly bounced off. Thalia then realized that Artemis had began to attack the beast. Seeing as arrows weren't effective, Artemis began to charge at the beast with her silver hunting knives. Thalia followed her lead as she took out her own pair of hunting knifes and directed electricity into them. The beast through the already injured man in his hand to the ground as he turned to face the two. Artemis wasted no time in sending her two knives at the beast. The beast them move with incredible speed as he dodged each of her attacks, and the ones that did connect just reflected against it's skin. The beast then went on the attack as it brought its sword down on Artemis, the goddess sidestepped but was only caught by the swing of its arm as it sent Artemis back as she landed on the ground. Seeing as melee attacks weren't getting the job done, Thalia then sent a bolt of electricity towards the beast as it nailed it right in the chest. The electricity fazed the beast but didn't seem to do any damage.
Thalia was at a lose as of what to do so decided she was just going to play defensive, but was surprised as the beast simply turned and vanished. Thalia turned towards Artemis who looked just as shocked as Thalia.
"Are you alright milady?" Asked Thalia as she sheathed her knives.
"I'm fine. The bastard just caught me off guard, that's all. Artemis then made her way over to the injured man, not showing any kind of concern for his well being. Artemis then checked for a pulse. "He's dead. Plus this is not a demigod, he's a mortal."
"Why would he attack a mortal and what the Hades is it?"
"For both your questions, I do not know." Artemis was looking in the direction of where the beast disappeared. "I don't like this. I want the camp packed up, we're leaving. I don't want a word of this to reach the other hunters.
"Don't be worried milady. I promise to keep it to myself."
(Flashback End)
(Annabeth PoV)
"So after that fight you just made your way to camp." Said Annabeth after hearing the story.
"Pretty much. Artemis felt that the hunters were in danger and decided to leave." A horn then blew signaling that it was lunch time.
"Well that story really blew some time." Said Annabeth as she began to walk with Thalia to the dinning area.
(Line Break)
Annabeth sat at the Athena table thinking about the beast Thalia described that stood up to a goddess. She was taken from her thoughts as Chiron strolled into the pavilion with another person at his side. "Campers listen up. We will be having a new camper join us today. His name is... Rain." Annabeth sensed some nervousness coming from Chiron's voice. "For now you may sit with the Hermes cabin until tonight when your claimed by your immortal parent.
Annabeth took some time to observe this new camper. He was tall and looked about sixteen. He had Irish green eyes and well kept jet black hair. He wore a leather jacket with black slim fit jeans and a pair of grey hiking boots. He also had a single piece of jewelry on his right hand, a black metal ring with a red tint to it, and on the left he wore an all black glove. For some reason Annabeth couldn't help but feel like she's seen this guy before. (As the title intends.)
Rain made his way over towards the Hermes table, getting some glares as he sat down. Slowly everyone began to continue their own conversations.
"Campers, do not forget about the capture the flag event that will start before the evening." When Chiron mentioned the event Annabeth completely forgot, she realized that she didn't plan any tactics for the game. After lunch she rushed off to her cabin to plan.
(Chris PoV)
Dinner was over and everyone from the Hermes cabin made their way to the woods to prepare themselves. As Chris walked he noticed the new camper Rain falling behind the crowd. Chris thought it would be good to introduce himself to him.
"Um... Hey." Said Chris as he thought about what to say next.
"Hey." Rain replied blankly. His voice was confident, almost like you were talking to a god.
"Names Chris." He then extended his hand.
"Rain, but I'm sure you already knew that." Rain reach out and grabbed his hand as he shook it.
"That's obviously not your real name, is it?" Chris chuckled.
Rain gave Chris a glare before he replied. "Rain is not the name given to me at birth, but it's the one I've used all my life."
"So, are you going to tell me your real name."
Rain thought about it. "Let me see. So far nobody knows my true name except my parents, so no."
Chris looked at Rain in disbelief. "So you know who your parents are."
"Well I know my dad, but not so much about my mom." Chris then realized that his mom was most likely his immortal parent. Chris was about to question him further but got cut off by a stressed Annabeth.
"Chris I'm going to need you to be on border control." Annabeth said desperately.
Chris chuckled. "No can do wise girl. Clarisse is goanna want me by her side in this match. Annabeth cursed in ancient Greek. "Why don't you take the new camper." Said Chris trying to help Annabeth out the best he can.
"Would you?" She asked Rain.
"I see no reason why I shouldn't."
"Great! I'll show you what to do.
(Annabeth PoV)
Annabeth was in her armor ready to finally to beat the hunters. She showed Rain the border and showed how to wield a blade. He was pretty good like as if he had already been using one before. Annabeth was ready to explain her plan to the rest of the campers. "Alright. So the hunters excel at close and long ranged combat. What we need to do is keep them busy while some of or team sneaks off to the enemy flag. If the hunters try the same tactic we will have Rain along with some of the Hermes cabin."
"Wait you expect the new camper to defend the border." Said Clarisse.
"I'm not expecting him to hold them off but rather to slow them down."
"Well good luck with that." She said to Rain who stood there with a blank expression on his face.
"Ok now everyone knows what to do so lets get out there and beat the hunters once and for all." Then with a cry from the campers the game began.
(Line Break)
We had the flag and were making our way towards the border when we saw a confrontation between Thalia and Rain.
"Give it up you don't stand a chance." Said Thalia with her spear and shield in hand. Rain had the sword that Annabeth had given him but he was not using the fighting style she had taught him. Instead he was just standing there with the sword aimed at the ground. Annabeth tried to make her way towards Rain but was intercepted by Phoebe. Thalia charged at Rain but to Annabeth's surprise Rain deflected the attack. He then proceeded to disable her by getting around he sheid and spear to the point that Rain managed to get close enough to put his hands on her waist as he tripped her up but made it to where her fall wasn't to hard. Annabeth was too caught up in the encounter betweewn the two that she forgot about her very own opponent. Phoebe was about to strike Annabeth but Rain managed to put her in a submission from behind.
"Hurry across the border." ( Before Trump builds a wall. Lol )
Annabeth took his advice and brought the silver banner across the creek as it turned orange resembling the camp. A horn blew signaling that the game was over.
Annabeth then turned around to see Rain with a knife at his throat. I guess Phoebe didn't really like being touched by a man. "Calm down Phoebe." Said Thalia a she picked herself up. When Phoebe put down her knife Thalia walked up to Rain. "Where did you learn to fight like that?" Before he could answer we were bomb rushed by cheering campers. Though the crowd Annabeth could only see Rain walking with Chris.
(Piper Pov)
Piper saw Annabeth making her way towards the dinning pavilion. She was in deep thought by the way she was looking. "Hey wise girl." Said Piper with a smile on her face as she walked along side Annabeth.
Annabeth turned and shared a similar smile. "Hi Piper."
"Come on what's wrong. Is it because Percy isn't hear." Piper said in a mocking tone of voice. Piper could see the blush that Annabeth was trying to hide.
"Well I'm pretty sure that you miss Jason the same way I miss Percy." It was true. Jason was catching up with his friends at camp Jupiter. "Anyway I'm thinking about the new guy."
"What are you not attracted to Percy anymore."
"Stop it Piper I'm serious! When I was bringing back the flag he overpowered both Phoebe and Thalia."
"He did?"
"Yeah and I want to know how he got so strong." Piper looked over and saw Rain walking along side Chris.
"Well I guess we can just ask to him." Said Piper as she pointed to Rain. The two made there way over.
"Rain." Annabeth called out.
Rain looked towards Annabeth. "Oh. Hey Annabeth." Rain then looked at Piper. "So you want to introduce me to your friend."
"Right. Rain this is Piper. Piper this is Rain." Piper shook Rain's hand.
"Your eyes are kaleidoscopic. Just like mine."
Piper looked into Rain's eyes and saw that they were a dark shade of blue. "How did you know that?"
Rain looked at Piper with a blank expression. "Lucky guess." Piper knew he was lying, but she didn't pursue the topic.
"Anyway. I was wondering how did you learn to fight like that?" Said Annabeth.
Rain thought about the question. "I started learning how to fight since I was young."
"By who?"
"My older stepbrother." Rain then turned over to Chris who seemed like an outsider looking in. "Isn't time for dinner?"
"Yeah come on. I'll show you how to sacrifice a portion of your food to the gods." Said Chris on his way to the dinning pavilion.
"I'll catch you ladies later?"
"Sure." Said Annabeth as Rain followed Chris.
"Are you satisfied with your answers wise girl." Asked Piper.
"I would be if only I knew who his brother is."
(Annabeth PoV)
At dinner Annabeth thought about what Rain did before he arrived at camp and how he even got here. By then Annabeth knew she had her surprise of the day. Boy was she wrong. While Annabeth was eating dinner a guy appeared from a shadow in the middle of the pavilion with a hologram of a skull above his head. It was Hades' symbol when he claims his children.