Heya people. I'm so sorry that it has taken me so long to update. Three reasons: I didn't know exactly how to word this chapter, I've had issues with the internet, and I was lazy. greenblue22, you were my only reviewer, so thanks! I am including all four of the people you requested. Thanks to the other people who followed or favorited this story so far. Lastly, just to let y'all know, I'm still not happy with this chapter, I just don't want keep you guys waiting. On to the story.
Oh and I still don't own a thing.
Chapter 3: The Reunion
Percy woke up in a cold sweat. Questions ran through his head. Who were they? Why were they begging? Who were they talking to? And the last one was the worst. Were they killed? If Percy had normal dreams, he would have played it off for a nightmare. However, he was a demigod. As a rule, demigods didn't have normal dreams. "Holy Zeus! The war is over, and I still can't have normal dreams!" Her could hear thunder rumble outside. Then there was a knock on the door, which was still open from yesterday. It was Thalia.
"Oh, Kelp Head, when have you ever been normal?" Percy stared at her for a second. He hadn't seen Thalia on almost a year since the hunters had been in Canada. She raised her eyebrows. "Percy? Are you okay? Come back to earth Fish boy."
"Thalia!"
"That's my name, so please don't wear it out."
"How did you get here? I mean not here in my cabin, but here at camp?"
"We walked." Percy rolled his eyes at this. "Fine. My father summoned me for a meeting, so Artemis decided that it was time we came back to camp. Breakfast is in, like, two minutes, so you may want to hurry. I'm going to go find Annabeth." And with that she walked away. Percy blinked and watched her walk away, still sitting in bed.
"Agh." He groaned as he rolled over. He pulled on the first orange camp shirt and jeans he grabbed. After slipping on his shoes, he walked out the door. He saw a familiar figure in all black talking to Lady Hestia at the hearth in the middle of the group of cabins. Percy smiled and began to tip toe over, planning on scaring Nico. When he got within two feet away, Nico stiffened.
"Percy, stop. Just stop. It's embarrassing that you can't sneak up on someone who isn't even paying attention." Nico had last been in camp about a month ago. He divided his time between the two camps, the Underworld, and the mortal world.
"It's not my fault you have ghostly powers. Hello Lady." He directed this last part at Lady Hestia and gave a small bow to her.
"Good morning Perseus." She smiled and Percy could feel hope and the strength on being home flood through him. Nico, however, had rolled his eyes.
"My 'ghostly powers' have nothing to do with the fact that the Stolls are more stealthy than you. I don't know how you made it through Tartarus."
"Firstly, that is an insult. I am WAY more stealthy than Connor and Travis. Secondly, I made it through Tartarus because I am awesome and I had Annabeth. Thirdly, I'll race you to breakfast!" The last part was said as he ran towards the pavilion.
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During breakfast
As the campers were finishing breakfast, Chiron stepped forward and stomped the ground, successfully getting the camp's attentions. "Heroes, I have an announcement! Today, around dinner, we will be having a group of Romans visiting. Please try to behave and keep the pranks on them to a minimum." The Hermes cabin tried to look innocent. "But if they prank you in return, do not hold back. Remember, even though we are one good terms, it is still in our nature to hate each other. We must be careful about what we say and do. With that, continue to your morning activates. Counselors, please remain here for a moment." Almost as one, the campers rose and walked out to their first activity of the morning. As soon as they were gone, Chiron was bombarded with the counselors' questions.
"The Romans are coming here?"
"Why didn't we know before today?"
"Why are they coming?"
"If you stop talking, I can answer all your questions." Chiron glanced at each person, and everyone became quiet. "Thank you. The Romans are coming here. Two of them have been asked to attend a meeting with the council, so a couple will be staying here longer while the two attend the meeting. Some of the legionnaires coming are Jason, Hazel, Frank, and others. I believe it will be Jason and Hazel attending the meeting. Any other questions? No? Then I will see you back here at dinner."
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About half an hour before dinner
Percy walked around camp after giving swordsmanship lessons. He decided to start getting everyone together. He caught sight of some Demeter kids throwing tomatoes at a couple of Hermes kids. "Guys! The Romans will be here in less than an hour! I think Lupa is accompanying them. We need to show some-" He cut himself off when one of the Demeter kids turned around. The Hermes cabin had somehow managed to turn their faces green. Not a pale green, but like the Grinch Who Stole Christmas green. Their hair was also slowly turning into vines.
"Some what? Discipline? Decency? Matureness? Because these, these brats of Hermes don't have any of that!" Katie continued to rant. She called the Stoll brothers some colorful names that Arion would be jealous of.
"Katie! We can turn you back! That's what we were trying to tell you. Besides, this prank wasn't supposed to happen yet. Some of the newer kids got excited and set it into motion without our knowledge." Connor said, glaring at a couple of young boys. They grinned sheepishly. "Look, just drink this and you'll be back to normal in a minute. I promise that this is not a prank." Katie grabbed the canteen and took a cautious sip. Her hair and face slowly went back to normal.
"Okay, look, just be at the pavilion as soon as possible." Percy walked away shaking his head.
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Dinner time
It was in the middle of dinner when the conch sounded. The Romans had finally arrived. A minute later, in came nine campers and a huge wolf. Chiron trotted forward to greet the travelers. "Lady Lupa, welcome to Camp Half-Blood." Lupa dipped her giant head.
"Hello Chiron. Hey Percy, Annabeth, Thalia, Nico." Jason greeted them.
And what am I? Chopped liver? Ew. That's kinda gross, actually."
"Leo! Hey, man. How's it going? How's Happy the Dragon?" Jason asked while laughing.
"It's all good here. And Festus is great." Leo put extra emphasis in the dragon's name since Festus was more intimidating than "Happy the Dragon". Piper rolled her eyes.
"Guys we can all get caught up later. Let's introduce ourselves to the new campers and eat. I'm Piper, daughter of Aphrodite, and Jason is my boyfriend, so don't even think about it." Some of the newer girls looked put out at this. She started to go down the line, pointing at people as she said their name. "Jason, son of Jupitor; Frank, son of Mars; Hazel, daughter of Pluto; Reagan and Stephanie, daughters of Ceres; Dakota, son of Bacchus; Ashley, daughter of Vulcan; and Jordan, son of Mercury. Oh, and that is Lupa, mother of Rome." At that, they sat down and ordered dinner. After sacrificing to the gods, they dug in.
After dinner, they had the normal bonfire and sing-a-long. Percy, Jason, Thalia, Nico, and Hazel were talking in the back instead of singing. None of them had any idea what the meeting was for. Sally was going to be the only mortal there. They gave up on trying to understand the gods, and went back to the sing-a-long. After the last song was sung, they went to bed, curious as to what the next day would bring.
Piper had gone back to Rome with Jason. So was it good, bad, or ugly? I still hate it. By the way, when Jason says something about saving the world on Happy the Dragon in the Lost Hero, I can't help but crack up! Anywho, I hope y'all don't hate me. Until next time my friends.
