This is my first try writing Tratie, so it may not be fantastic. I'd like to see this be an actual story as opposed to a one-shot, but we'll have to see. This takes place the Easter before the Titan war, when the Stoll Brothers put chocolate bunnies on the roof of the Demeter cabin. It's mostly one-sided Tratie, but I think if you look hard enough you can tell a denial on the other side. Like, if you squint. Now, places! Cue music. Action!

Katie POV

I stepped out of my cabin, and took a breath of the fresh spring air. Easter marked many things, but the beginning of spring was particularly appealing to me. I began to lead my cabin to the dining pavilion for breakfast, and turned to make sure there were no stranglers. However, the sight I was met with was not Lynn lagging behind. It was far worse.

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw the grassy environmentally friendly roof of the Demeter Cabin adorned with little brown animals. Chocolate bunnies. My scream of surprise, causes the orderly line to turn and stare, equally shocked. Instantly, the cabin was whipped into frenzy. But who would dishonor Demeter so?

Then, Miranda cried out, pointing to behind the column of a nearby cabin, "Look, there!" She pulled out two boys, revealing the snickering Stoll Brothers.

"That was too good!" Conner exclaimed.

"Did you see Katie's face?" Travis sniggered.

"Gods, that was the best!" Conner guffawed, sending the pair into a fit of laughing hysterics.

I felt my face burn bright red as anger flooded my system, "You did this?" I demanded, "You dare to dishonor the Demeter Cabin in such a way?"

The brothers continued on as if I hadn't spoken, so my voice rose, "You realize that you will have to pay a price."

Travis, who was a little taller than Conner, turned to me for the first time, "Katie, you need to lighten up. You know what you remind me of? Poison Ivy. You're just as annoying."

I smirked, "Besides Humans, the only plant or animal bothered by Poison Ivy are pigs, a category you clearly fall into."

Conner scoffed, "So you're saying the only living things that can stand you are squirrels and petunias."

"No, I'm calling you a pig."

The two exchanged a glance. "You know," Travis said, "If we got a reaction like this we expected it from Miranda or someone. You don't seem too bad at first…"

"But then you realize your irritating in disguise," finished Conner. It was creepy when they did that.

They looked at each other, and said together, "A rose!"

I gave them a look, "And in what way is this not a compliment?"

"Well, it looks pretty, but it's all thorny and stuff," Travis explained, as if I didn't know.

"Did you hear that, Katie?" Miranda jeered, "'thorny and stuff' Great word choice, Conner!"

They both yelped, "I'm Conner!" Conner protested, "He's Travis!"

She rolled her eyes, "Whatever. Either way, roses are symbolic for many things depending on the color, which I think is pretty cool. Red for love, Yellow for friendship-"

"Like we care!" Travis exclaimed, "The point is that Katie reminds us of something bad."

"Like she cares about your opinion," Miranda sneered. I was pretty grateful she stepped in like that, because I was a little taken aback. Travis and Conner were stupid and annoying, but they had never been downright mean before. I have to say, I was surprised.

I realized I had missed their reply, but I stopped Miranda's retort before this got ugly. "Whatever. They're not worth it, anyway." I turned to my cabin, whose perfect line had uneven and un-orderly. "Let's just enjoy the coming spring. Line up, everybody! We'll get to breakfast now, and strangle them with vines later."

I led my cabin away, with the brothers left behind watching us go.

Travis POV

I watched Katie leave with authority and her cabin dutifully following under her flawless leadership. I wondered if she knew how hard it was to pull that prank and how much planning it took. I wondered if she saw how I stepped up my game in the banter so Miranda felt she had to step in. I wondered if, under everything, she wasn't the smallest bit impressed. I wished that she saw why I did this.

Several Months Later

Katie now hates me because of the Easter incident those months ago. And it only makes me like her more.

Okay, in your review (as I'm sure you'll leave one), let me know if you like it as is, or want me to develop it into an actual story. Thanks!

Peace, Love, & Life

PLKBerry