Renegade Jackson

Chapter 2

Lost Souls

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Percy was just walking out of camp when he heard a scream. The voice sounded like a girl crying out for help. The location of the voice was the forest on the other side of camp from where Percy was standing.

Percy cursed underneath his breathe knowing he would have to try to help the girl whether she was mortal or not. He started debating whether or not to go through camp or go around it. The final decision was to race around the camp.

Even though he knew he didn't belong at the camp anymore, he knew it was right to save the girl and go around. Yet dangerously close to the camp, Percy skirted quickly around the edges of the border.

When Percy finally laid eyes on the girl cowering over to cyclops, he heard the bush behind him move like there was someone else approaching. He cursed when out of the bush a harpy appeared. Just the moment that the harpy spotted Percy, she mad a screeching noise as if calling for her sisters. Percy cursed again and knocked out the harpy on its temples before it could do any more damage.

Percy then focused on the two cyclops towering over the young girl. They were both relaxed as if they thought they had nothing to worry about. Anyone could see the saliva dripping from their mouth. The girl was completely terrified, petrified that she wasn't even breathing. She then passed out from fear.

This is when Percy jumped into action. With his own bear hands, he charged at the two beings. Although a little taller than him, Percy didn't lose confidence. It was an all for nothing situation.

Percy punched the cyclops to his right with a deadly uppercut to the back of the spine. The cyclops being so big didn't pass out immediately, although, it was brought to the attention of the two cyclops that Percy was there. Hurt from the punch, the cyclops backtracked from the source of his pain. His brother covering for him while he was trying to regain his strength.

The unharmed cyclops took out a small axe, small enough for close combat yet big enough for a lot of power. Percy stared at the axe in awe in fear. The axe had a certain aura around it, gold almost.

Distracted by his internal musings, Percy didn't notice the cyclops getting ready to kick him and indeed kicking Percy in the shins, dropping Percy to his knees. The cyclops then proceeded to bring the axe down to try to kill Percy.

When the axe was mere inches from Percy, a somewhat familiar but evil trance came over him. The trance was commanding Percy's body to stay in his spot for the amount of time that the axe would take to end him.

Centimeters away from the axe Percy broke out of the trance and quickly thrust his hand into the air hitting the axe on the side and redirecting it to land at the side of Percy. This made the cyclops wielding the axe fall over out of surprise and tumble to the ground.

Out of nowhere, the first cyclops jumps on Percy giving him a bear hug, trying to squeeze his life out of him. Percy quickly jabbed at the cyclops back in specific locations so that the cyclops would be partially paralyzed. Falling to the ground, the cyclops stood no chance when Percy whipped out riptide and stabbed the cyclops in the chest.

Percy approached the unconscious girl and waved his hand in front of her face while willing the water in the air to brush by her face. Spiraling out of her slumber, the girl awoke feeling weak then proceeding to collapse in Percy's waiting arms.

"Where am I? Who are you? Where are the two monsters?"

Percy gave a small smile, amused by her questioning. He then proceeded to answer by saying "You are at Camp Half-Blood, and there is no need to worry about the monsters. People are coming, I can sense it. Wait here and they'll get you. I have to leave but I wish you luck."

"Thank you but you still didn't answer one of my questions."

Just then, rustling in the bushes could be heard.

Percy was about to leave but stopped when he noticed her blue eyes staring at him. He hesitated to move, and before he could do anything, he blurted "I am Renegade." And left.

*Line Break*

After wandering around the streets of New York City, Bronx to be precise, Percy was starting to get tired and hungry. After defeating to seemingly powerful monsters, Percy's muscles were aching. About at 2 A.M., He then started to look around for a store or restaurant of some sort that would be open at that time of the night.

Fortunately, he came upon a little coffee shop at the corner of two urban streets. When he walked in, he saw what he was expecting, only one employee leaning on the desk in front of him. The person looked absolutely bored out of his mind, probably thinking he wouldn't get any customers.

"Good night, sir. May I get something?" Asked Percy.

Surprising the attendant out of his day dreaming, he replied. "Uh yes, sir. What would you like?"

Percy started wondering then suddenly blurted out "Hazelnut … Lot of cream, no sugar please. Medium size if you may."

"Ok then I'll get for you in just a moment."

The attendant started to walk away and Percy managed to make himself sit down at the counter. Thinking about his upcoming adventures, Percy asked, "How it is having a night shift?"

"It kills you, but you have to do it for survival." The attendant replied grimly.

After finishing his coffee, Percy thanked the attendant and walked out of the building. Suddenly a shriek of a voice could be heard and Percy rushed to see what the cause was.

Turning around the corner, Percy found two more cyclops harassing a boy. For Percy, he was too tired but he quickly dispatched the distracted cyclops. He then found a boy quivering in fear towards the corner of two buildings.

"Don't worry, they are gone. Head south east, you'll find a barn house. Stay there and train." Percy said abruptly.

"Wait who are you?" The young boy asked.

Looking into his eyes to check any feelings, Percy responded saying "Renegade". Yet at the same time, his mind was shouting no. There was a hint of uncertainty in the young boy's eyes.

Too tired to react, Percy started to walk away.

A/N: Sorry it's been a long time since updating but I'm busy with school; I have a life. Thanks to mrsad7 for being the first reviewer. Need reviews. I know my staries aren't popular and I am sorry for pressuring on review but I really would appreciate more reviews. Hope you liked this chap.