Chapter 2
DISCLAIMER: I do not own Percy Jackson, the series, the movies, or any character from the series.
Author's Note: Hey guys, it's been quite a while. I'm very sorry for waiting a year and a half to update. It's been quite hectic for me during that time. I've had quite a few lows and there have been things I've needed to get over. Thank you for your immense patience and I hope you enjoy the chapter!
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"I think it would be a good idea for you to come to camp and train, not that you really need it. But it would help to keep you and your mother safe. You could always visit your mother during winters or something."
"I think that's a good idea Percy."
The ride to camp was uneventful (for once), and once they got there, they heard someone's voice.
"Cassie Cole, I've been waiting for you."
Now:
Percy and Cassie stared at the figure who spoke with confusion and shock. The confusion was from Cassie; she had no idea who this was. However, the shock was etched all over Percy's face. He couldn't understand why Grover had spoken those words.
"Grover?" He asked with wide eyes. "What in the gods sake are you talking about?"
Grover turned his head to look at the party of 2. He seemed as baffled as Percy at the words spoken.
There was a moment of silence between the three.
"Uhhh… I assume you are this Cassie Cole that I spoke about?", Grover asked hesitantly, looking at the girl standing with Percy.
"What in Hades is the matter with you, you dolt? First you tell me that you've been waiting for me, then you pretend like you don't know who I am?", she screamed aggressively at the now wide-eyed Grover. She then stepped closer to him and looked like she was about to hit him.
Just at this very moment, Chiron conveniently chose to trot over to the agitated group. He asked in that gentle but firm way of his what exactly the problem was. There were a few moments of silence before Cassie exclaimed:
"This goofball said that he'd been waiting for me in a totally creepy voice as soon as Percy and I arrived together!"
Chiron raised his eyebrow at this statement, making the 2 demigods and the satyr blush, although for differing reasons. Cassie blushed because even though she was aggravated, Chiron made her feel as though she was a child. She felt like she'd gotten herself in trouble even though that wasn't the case. Percy assumed he had raised his eyebrow at the part where she said that she and Percy had traveled to camp together, something that Percy was embarrassed about because, well come on, she made it sound like they were a couple. As much as Percy would have been fine with that based on his first impression of her, he didn't think that that would be happening anytime soon. Grover blushed because, well, she made him sound like a total creep and a pervert. He wondered if Chiron would discipline him.
"Grover?", Chiron asked.
"Hmm?", replied Grover distractedly.
"Would you care to explain that statement, my boy?" asked the mentor. He had a slight twinkle in his eye as he asked the question, as if he found this a little amusing.
"Well…", began the satyr. He explained how he had felt a strange feeling throughout the day, like a presence surrounding him, following his every move. He had just put it off as nerves initially, having heard about Percy's close call with the monster. How word had gotten to him, Percy had not idea.
He continued by saying that he had felt a cold presence inside of him just as Percy and Cassie had stepped inside the boundaries of the camp, and that he had indeed spoken the words, but they were being forced out of him. It was almost as if he'd been… well, possessed.
The look of amusement was now vanished from the face of Chiron. He looked apprehensively at Grover. The son of Poseidon's face was pale. Cassie may not have known much about being a demigod or the demigod world with the exception of weapons and how to use them, but she definitely knew that this situation was not normal.
"Eidolons?", asked Percy.
"I do not know, my boy", replied Chiron. "Perhaps in time we will be able to tell."
"But... How would they penetrate the borders of the camp?", Grover asked fearfully.
"Stay calm Grover. First we must be sure that it was indeed done by eidolons before we can assume things and just to conclusions", Chiron interjected calmly.
"Well, isn't this just a lovely start to my time at camp. Don't you guys ever have nothing to do?", Cassie put in sarcastically.
At this, Percy smirked and informed her that, as a matter of fact, they didn't. There would always be monsters to slay and even demigods, Gods, Titans, or other beings to battle. After hearing what he had to say, she looked deflated to say the least.
"Now, there is no need to be negative. Of course we get to relax sometimes", said Chiron, flashing Percy a look of warning that said: not now. Percy shot Chiron an apologetic look.
"Well,", the trainer of heroes continued, "perhaps you'd like a tour of the camp, Cassie?'
"I suppose that would be helpful", she replied.
"Percy, would you mind? Mr. D is waiting to play a game of pinochle in the Big House."
"Sure, no problem."
Cassie's eyes flashed with annoyance at this, although he wasn't too sure why. Chiron saw the look she had but wisely didn't comment on it.
"Come with me Grover. Perhaps we can discuss this, ah, issue further."
Grover looked at Percy and Cassie sadly, then turned away and followed Chiron. They heard the clop-clop of Chiron's hooves on the way to the Big House.
Percy grabbed her arm and said:
"Let's go."
Cassie gave him a glare and said:
"As soon as you let go."
Percy did as she said and they started down the hill.
Line Break
After showing her the lake, the climbing wall, the volleyball and basketball courts, the stables, and the strawberry fields, he finally brought her over to the cabins to finish up with the tour.
They were pretty impressed by the Apollo campers scoring baskets from their own side of the court. The Hermes campers they were destroying were sweating profusely while their opponents looked totally comfortable, as if they were just on a leisurely stroll.
She hadn't really said much and Percy was wondering if he had done something to offend her.
Percy shook it off and figured he'd ask her about it later.
They started off with the Zeus cabin, Percy figuring he'd throw a fit if he didn't start with him first (it had happened before). At this thought, they heard thunder rumbling in the sky. Cassie looked up.
"There's thunder."
"Mmm hmm", Percy made a noise, not even looking up.
"But, there aren't any clouds!", she exclaimed, looking confused.
"Oh, yeah, that's Zeus." More thunder. "Lord Zeus. He tends to get frustrated if he isn't given first priority, which I have been known to do on occasion", Percy explained, winking at her.
She just looked very unimpressed at his wink.
He wiped the look of his face and continued the cabin tour. They skipped cabin 2 as it wasn't really anything special. They made their way over to cabin 3, the Poseidon cabin.
"And this, is my cabin."
As she looked at the cabin, her features grew softer. There was something about the cabin that seemed to unwind her.
"I like it", she whispered. Percy just grinned at her and she blushed a little bit but tried to hide it.
They continued the tour. Cassie did not seem to like the Ares cabin, both the people and the design of the actual cabin, not that that was something that wasn't understandable. She looked intrigued by the Artemis cabin and why she even had one at camp. Percy explained that it had to do with respect and it was to prevent offending the goddess. She also liked the Demeter cabins, with all the plants and fruit leaves growing everywhere. They even had grass on the roof of the cabin!
As she looked at the various cabins, Percy studied her expressions. He liked how her lips curled into a smile and her whole face lit up when she was looking at something that made her happy. He did of course think she looked funny when she looked at the Ares cabin.
Now that he was able to take and get a closer look at her, Percy realized just how breath takingly beautiful she was. She had milk chocolate brown hair that went down to the middle of her back. He loved how it was splayed all over her face, framing it nicely. She had big, bright, blue eyes that seemed to reach into his very soul.
Her body was lithe and athletic. She was thin but strong, quick but graceful.
And as for her personality, she seemed strong minded, tough, but nice, charismatic, and ambitious. There was something undeniably attractive about her. He seemed to be finding himself being drawn to her. And he liked it.
And so did he.
AN: Chapter 2 finished. Probably not great but I'm still getting used to being back and writing again. I apologize again for the long delay. Not a great ending to the chapter I know, but I'm getting it out here and will start better next chapter. Next update will be much sooner, probably the weekend or Monday/Tuesday. Thanks for the support. Please review and let me know what you think.
I can also say that the chapters from now on will most likely end up being longer than the first few, so keep your eyes out for that. If there are any questions, concerns, suggestions, or anything else, please feel free to send me a PM. Thanks!
