CHAPTER TWO

Percy's POV

Eager campers filed in the pavilion for dinner, anxious to hear the "important announcement" Chiron was going to make. I trudged along slowly to the Poseidon table, causing a few Aphrodite girls to tap their feet impatiently. "Would you hurry it up?" One girl rudely asked. I turned around to confront them and saw that it was Drew, the cabin counselor. (I don't believe I will put the Romans or new demi gods in this story… Sorry to fans of them out there. Maybe with popular vote I'll change it )

Now normally I would just ignore the rude comment. But after watching Annabeth and Alton flirt all day, I wasn't in the mood. "Oh my gods, can't you wait like two seconds to get your food!" My voice rose with each word, anger filling my tone. Drew's face curled into a devious smile, inclining her head just a bit. "Woah Jackson. Maybe if you learned to take a joke you may have some friends still" She high fived one of her cabin mates and the loud slap filled the room. I hadn't realized how silent it had gotten. Campers stared from every direction, eyes trained on Drew, her posse, and I.

I wasn't just going to stand there waiting for someone to make a move. I grabbed the tray and sat down at the Poseidon table, fuming. The room filled once more with chatter and Drew just rolled her eyes and scraped some food into the brazier. "Oh Styx" I cursed under my breath. I had forgotten to give some of my dinner to the Gods! "Its not like they would even appreciate it anyway" I muttered. Pushing potatoes around on my plate. 20 minutes and 3 rounds of blue cherry Coke later, Chiron finally stood from the head table.

"Campers!" His strong voice filled the hall and everyone instantly went silent. "A Capture the Flag game will be hosted tomorrow. Normal rules apply. Please choose your allies wisely" He smiled grimly as jubilant voices talked strategy. "Also-"He silenced everyone with a wave of his hand. "Cabin counselors meet tonight after dinner. There is something important I wish to discuss with you. Off you go" He smiled and Cabin leaders quickly led their cabins back to their homes, anxious to see what Chiron had to discuss at the meeting. Even I was anxious myself.

Seeing as I'm a Son of Poseidon, meaning no siblings. (And also no sharing beds or rooms, minor perk of being a child of the Big Three) I hesitated before moving. Now I have 20 minutes to do nothing. "What to do, what to do" I muttered, looking into the forest. A flash of silver caught my eyes. Probably just a sword lesson" I thought. A voice inside me argued. "Why would they have sword fights at night? Unless…." My mind drew to many conclusions, none of which were good.

Now me, being the Seaweed Brain (I flinch at the old nickname An- She gave me) I am. I decided to go check it out. The darkness surrounded me as I crept into the forest. Taking Riptide from my pocket, I decide against drawing him out for fear of the glow attracting unwanted attention.

"Percy?" A voice hesitantly said in the darkness. A hand suddenly gripped my shoulder. I grasped my sword-pen tighter and turned to face the unknown person.

Annabeth's POV

"Oh my gods, can't you wait like two seconds to get your food?" I heard Percy exclaim to one of the "preppy" Aphrodite girls. His voice had anger in each syllable, which surprised me. I mean, Percy wasn't the type to have outbursts like that. "But then again" I thought. "I haven't talked with that boy in a long time.

"Hey Owl Eyes" An arm wrapped around her waist. I smiled, knowing who this was. "Hey Bow Breath" I replied teasingly. You see, Alton was a son of Apollo; God of archers. "And the first time I kissed him his breath stank like heavens" I thought, crinkling my nose. Alton leaned in just as we heard a slam. Our heads shot up to see a rather angry son of Poseidon sitting alone, eyes fixed on his food. When he looked up I quickly looked away. It was an instinct reaction. You see, the month after we- "Wait, why did we break up? "I muttered under my breath, looking over at Percy.

"Hellllo "Alton waved his hand in front of my face. "Your hot boyfriend over here" Annabeth jolted out of her thoughts. The past was the past.

The rest of dinner passed rather quickly, ending in Chiron's speech about the meeting and Capture the Flag. "Styx" I muttered under my breath. 24 hours was not nearly enough time to strategize and form alliances. Even for a daughter of Athena. "I'm sure you'll be able to figure something out… at the counselors meeting. "Alton scowled and headed towards his cabin. He was upset because, no matter how many quests he completed or how he proved himself, he never got Apollo counselor. And therefore, couldn't attend the meetings.

I quickly ushered my group to Cabin 6 and bid them good night. All except Malcolm replied, apparently he was still mad about what happened with Percy. I tried to not show how it hurt as I left. Aren't brothers supposed to be supportive? "Not about the wrong decisions" A voice whispered in my head. I shook it off and sat down at the ping pong table just in time. Katie was taking attendance. "Annabeth?" I raised my hand. "Percy?" Katie scanned the room. "Probably off moping somewhere" Drew rolled her eyes and reapplied her lip gloss. It wasn't like Percy to be late, or not to show up. Even as much as the entire camp hated to admit it we needed him for battles; crazy or not.

"Okay!" Katie finished with a flourish and sat down. The meeting had begun.

Authors Note-

Hey guys. Sorry if its boring or something, this is the lead up chapters :P Please don't be a ghost reader, review and all that jazz.

Also, for any confusion. The big thing that happened with Percy was that every camper saw him as crazy. Every time Alton would make him look like a fool, the angrier he would get. Eventually he became depressed and away from any remaining friends he had left. But don't worry! Old Percy is still here ;)

Bye!