Oh, so Ohmygods.I'm so so sorry if I haven't updated in ages, With graduation and stuff… Anyways—I got 2 awards: Most Outstanding Journalist and The Most Infinite Discoverer! Yay me! Ohmygods, I did not just say "yay me"… I sounded so pathetic

Disclaimer: I don't own PJO.

I have always loved being a camp counselor.

I taught a bunch of Hecate Kids their Ancient Greek and Boy, they were so caught up. I always preferred these kids rather than the others. They would just stare at the board then repeat after me.

One thing I didn't like though was being away from Percy.

I knew he was teaching Sword-fighting, which was easily one of the things Seaweed Brain can do without messing up. I made a mental note to go take a visit after my class.

But, I wasn't expecting to see Connor Stoll teaching his cabin in Sword-fighting. Where the heck was Percy?

I approached them, the class immediately turning silent. Gods, I love it when they recognize me as authority. But I could tell Connor didn't like them doing that too.

"Where's Percy?" I asked the brown-haired son of Hermes.

Connor grimaced. "Uh, Nice to see you too, Annabeth." He smirked. "I'd appreciate it if you don't steal my cabin's attention? I'm trying to teach them some of my awesome tricks."

"Mmm-hmmm." I nodded slowly. "Anyways, I was just stopping by to ask why Percy isn't here to teach?"

"Oh, he—uhmm…Well…" Connor started, scratching the back of his neck.

I raised an eyebrow. "Well?"

"Urn—he…Well, he's at the infirmary" Connor said quickly.

"Infirmary?"

"Did I say Infirmary? I meant the Big House." He quickly amended. "Oops, Hey there. Look at the time! I guess it flies when you're with a friend. Gotta go Annabeth, we're late for Arts and Crafts." He turned to his cabinmates who were chatting with each other. "Hermes Cabin. Fall In!" He said then guided them out of the arena, leaving me staring at their backs.

Apparently, Connor's hiding something from me, and believe me—I'll find it out.

I marched to the Big House where I found Chiron and Mr. D playing pinochle as always. Of course, Mr. D was as thrilled as ever to see me

"Here comes Little Annie Bell. I swear if I could zap you kids into ashes, I'll do it." He said scornfully. "But no. I have to watch you little brats and keep you safe."

I bowed to the Wine Lord for respect, that in my opinion, he didn't deserve, then faced Chiron. He was like a second father to me. Of course, try being cared for by a centaur for seven years and we'll see what you make of him.

"Hey, Chiron. Have you seen Percy?" I asked.

Chiron looked up from his cards. "Not since this morning, Child."

"You know where he is then? Connor said he was here."

Mr, D waved his hand, making a can of Diet coke appear out of thin air. He took it and then looked at me.

"I saw Barnacle Beard's son trudge up to the caves a while ago." He said as he took a sip on his Coke. "If he just wasn't the Hero of Olympus, I would have strangled him up in grapevines for walking by."

But I wasn't focused on Mr. D's whines.

"What is he doing in Rachel's caves?"

So that's it for my second chapter. I hope you like it. :DDD