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Percy's PoV
I did a secret grin in my head. Did Clarisse really not think that I knew what she was going to do? They did this even a hundred years ago at camp- actually, it was the Ares campers who made it up- you know- the dunking the new kid's head in the toilet. Never happened to me, don't know why. (Smirks)
"Sure." I said some- what hesitantly, I mean, I couldn't act like I knew what was going on, that would ruin the fun that I had already planed in my brain.
Clarisse smirked, "Come on then, punk. We're waiting."
I got up and was startled when the guy next to me grabbed my arm and pulled my arm, forcing me to sit down while I was secretly cursing.
"No," the guy sternly said, "At least let the new guy get a chance to pick out a sword, practice a bit. Please, Clarisse."
I looked at the guy, and back at Clarisse, Clarisse obviously had a soft spot for this lad
"Fine, give him a week. Only for you, Chris." She glared at me and seemed genially surprised when she saw my face (which was believe it or not, regretful, disappointed, I mean, I already figured out what my plan was.)
"Or," I challenged, "You could not be a wuss and actually follow through with your plans. I thought Ares kids didn't back out, especially when someone tells you not to. I guess Ares kids aren't as strong as they used to be." I shrugged and turned back to my food and slightly flinched when I realized what I had said in my last sentence. I wasn't even supposed to give the slightest hint of my past. I only hoped Clarisse was so pissed off that she didn't notice my slip up.
Lucky me, she didn't notice it, bad news, she was pissed, I mean, I've dealed with pissed Ares campers before, but she was different. She didn't give up, she didn't give in. I wondered if Chiron has been training differently.
"What did you say?" Clarisse growled.
I shrugged, "You heard me, punk."
She growled.
"Percy, dude, you don't know who you're dealing with." Chris said so quietly so that Clarisse couldn't hear him, I'm guessing on purpose.
"Yes I do," I started quietly and then shouted, "A big lame excuse for an Ares child, I mean seriously, someone who backs out of a fight is not an Ares camper in my book."
Clarisse got in my face, "You've been here a day, what do you know about us, about me?"
I wrinkled my nose partly because of her stench, partly because of the next thing I was going to say, "I know how bad you smell, that's for sure. Have you ever heard of showers, what about deodorant?"
Clarisse swung a punch but I ducked.
"You want to take this outside?" I asked, "It might disturb the actually polite and better smelling campers." I looked around and everyone was staring at us, no doubt thinking what the hell was I doing, as far as I knew, at least, nobody ever messes with an Ares kid… with the exception of me of coarse.
Clarisse had a huge devious smile on, "You're on punk."
"Bring your posse too, you'll need it."
"Oh, is that so?"
I grinned, "Yep," Still hoping we went to the bathroom, if we did, this was going to be fun.
Annabeth's PoV
Okay, this new kid was either stupid or had a metal issue problem (That or that secret I was talking about but innocent until proven guilty, right). I mean, everyone was merrily eating dinner at my table we were talking about architecture ahh, nothing better than that.
Well anyways, I got interrupted by Percy yelling something- no doubt insulting- and Clarisse yelling back. The rest of my siblings turned to see what I was watching and my whole table soon table fell quiet, all of us analyzing the chances of Percy winning which turned out pretty low. For any camper it would be low? Pretty soon, some other people noticed we were quiet which was completely odd. I mean, our table was always, always talking about something like the Seven Wonders of the World or something but pretty soon every one in the room fell silent.
I glanced at Chiron, wanting him to do something but he seemed genially amused. What was it with him? I mean, he was normal this morning but as soon as this Percy guy showed up it felt like he was keeping secrets, I already talked to him and I knew he wasn't going to crack. I was so happy that I was planning to corner him later.
Suddenly, both him Clarisse and her posse of sibling walked out of the building.
We were in silence when Connor Stoll stood up, "Ten drachmas he won't make it."
Of coarse he wouldn't make it, I thought. But a few people still went up.
We were all once again quiet when Chiron stood up, back to your dinner, everyone." He didn't even look the least bit concerned by Percy against all those Ares kids.
As everyone slowly started to eat again, and the noise began to rise, I took out one of the only gifts my mom has ever given me- a baseball cap that I always kept in my pocket.
Just as I was about to put it on, Malcolm, my half brother and second most experienced camper on the cabin spoke up next to me, "Annabeth, you can't go out there, it's like a death zone. Besides, if they notice you, Clarisse will kill you."
"I know," I responded,"But I need to know why he acted so confident."
Malcolm nodded and mouthed good luck and just like that I put my cap on. Now, I know what you're thinking, folks: Why did she out on a base ball cap? Now the reason to that is that once you put it on, you're invisible. Just another godly thing from another godly parent- no biggy.
And with that, I sneaked out side.
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