*ANNABETH POV*
This little prick is getting on my nerves, and I haven't even met his friends!
We walk into a home that is small on the outside, but huge and magical on the inside.
"Well, lets get rooms situated. Harry, be a dear and bring Percy and Annabeth to guest room number 3. Ginny, take Jason and Piper to room 2. Ron, take Frank and Hazel to room 4. Hermione, take Nico and Will to room 6. Fred, take Reyna and Thalia to room 5. I'll show you your room Grover." Mrs. Weasley says.
"Woah woah. Hold on. Why are girls and guys staying in the same room?" Harry blurts.
"Because, we have reasons that we choose not to tell you yet." I growl in my best I-will-rip-your-face-off-if-you-continue voice.
We follow Potter to our room, and there is a single bed. Mrs. Weasely must know about our situation too.
"Do you want an extra bed?" Harry asks.
"No thanks." I snap before I pull Percy in and shut the door. We set our things down and sit on the bed.
"I really don't like this kid." Percy grumbles.
"Me neither Percy, but we have to keep him safe. If he is the Chosen One, I feel bad for the wizarding community." I give him a peck on the cheek.
He turns his head and makes it a full on kiss. At that moment, the door opens and Harry stands in the doorway.
"Wha, what? I thought you were siblings!" He exclaims.
"Sorry, but no. H and W." Is all I say.
"WHAT?! The marriage age is 18! You are only 17!"
"Like we ever follow the rules." Percy smirks.
"Wow. Okay, well, dinners on. We will be leaving tomorrow morning, so get up early for breakfast." Harry walks away.
We stand up and go downstairs.
"Guys, lets give Mrs. Weasely a break." I decide. "The cooks, Percy, Frank, Hazel, and Nico will be in the kitchen making a buffet of food. Jason and Leo will change their alarm clocks to an hour later, since they wake up early. Thalia, Reyna, and I will be on damage control to make sure nothing explodes and the mess is kept to a minimum. The rest of you will be in dish duty during the cooking process and setting up the table."
"Okay."
We sit at the dinner table, and we eat a meal just barely enough for all of us.
When we go to bed, Ron shouts, "Wait a minute! If you guys are split into couples, then why are Percy and Annabeth, Nico and Will, and Reyna and Thalia in the same bedrooms?"
"Grover likes to be alone, Thalia and Reyna refuse to be in a room with a guy, and Percy and I have other reasons." I glare harshly at Harry to keep our marriage a secret for now.
"Fine." Ron walks away with a look of confusion on his face.
We all say good night then head to bed. Percy gets in bed first, and I crawl in next to him. He makes a protective wing cocoon around us, and holds me close. I nuzzle my head under his neck, and we fall into a peaceful sleep.
In the morning, we go through our plan, and the Weaselys are super surprised. In no time, the kitchen is cleaned afterwards and we head to the train station. Their car can't fit us, so we fly on our eagles that are disguised as brooms. Percy and I simply fly there on our own wing-power.
When we land, they want us to ram our heads into a wall.
"Guys, watch and learn." Harry smugly says, then runs into the wall. He disappears behind the bricks, and they gesture for us to go.
"I don't see why this is such a big deal." Percy holds my hand and we walk in.
What is next, blows my mind.
"Oh. My. Gods. This is amazing! This train can hold an astounding amount of people! Δεν μπορώ να το πιστέψω αυτό! Αυτό είναι ένα αρχιτεκτονικό κατόρθωμα!" I slip into Greek when I get excited.
"Calm down Annabeth. Come on, lets wait for the others and lets board." Percy hugs me and we wait for the rest.
The 13 of us find a compartment, and we manage to cram ourselves in. We have magic backpacks to save space, so that helps. We end up sitting like this: I am in Percy's lap, same for the couples, then Thalia, Reyna, and Grover sit on the floor. The Golden Trio walk up to our car, and peek in.
"No space. Lets keep moving." Harry grumbles.
Reyna shuts the door, and we talk about their profiles and what to do. I end up having to put a sleeping spell on Leo to keep him calm. We get off the train after an excruciatingly long time, and we all gather by the lake.
"No. No No." Nico, Hazel, Thalia, and Jason mumble.
"It's fine. You can fit all of you with Percy in a boat. Calm down." I point to an empty boat.
"Are you sure Annabeth?" Percy asks, worried about us being separated.
"It's fine, I will be in the boat right next to you." I reassure him.
We hop in the boats and I watch the huge castle as we move. The architecture is amazing! So many pillars to provide support, but just in the right spot to help with the beauty. Very old fashioned, and yet, modern somehow.
A couple minutes of us shuffling behind a bunch of 11-year olds later, we stop at a pair of doors.
The friendly giant, Hagrid, stops us.
"Now, yer to wait ere till McGonnagle calls yer." He says.
After a long time, I hear a woman announce, "Now! We will be having 12 transfer students from a wizarding school in America! They have another traveler with them, but he will not be sorted. He will be their guardian. Lets give a warm welcome to the students of Hecate's Academy for Magic and Combat!"
Percy pushes the doors open, and we walk through the isle made by four large tables.
"Now, when I call your name, please walk up and sit on this stool to be sorted. Arrellano, Reyna."
Reyna walks up to the stool and sits. McGonnagle places a wrinkly hat on her head, and not even 10 seconds later, it screams, "GRYFFINDOR!"
Reyna gets up and walks to the red table.
We go in alphabetical order, but it gets interesting when it's my turn.
"Jackson, Annabeth!"
I walk up, but three steps away, the hat screams, "GET HER AWAY! GRYFFINDOR!"
I go back to Percy to wait with him, despite everyone else's protests.
"Jackson, Percy!" Percy walks one step forward, then the hat repeats what it just said. We both go claim a spot next to there rest of the group as the others all get sorted into Gryffindor.
"These transfer students are a force to be reckoned with. Do not provoke them. If they fight you, you will be taking the blame. Also, Percy and Annabeth will be teaching Defense Against the Dark Arts and Runes study which is now required, Jason and Piper will be teaching Quidditch,"
At this point, the whole hall, except for the teachers, is screaming in protest about these changes. I, myself, is worried about teaching snooty kids who probably haven't lifted a weight in years.
"Hazel will be teaching Transfiguration, Calypso will be teaching Herbology, Leo will be teaching a new class called Blacksmithing, Nico will be teaching you the Dark Arts, Will will be in the infirmary, Frank will be teaching Magical Creatures, Reyna will be the assistant Headmistress, Grover will be the peacekeeper between us and the centaurs, and finally, Thalia will be teaching a new elective called Hunting and Stealth. It is only for 7th years. Those of you who wish to join, please come up to me after dinner. You too teachers. Now, as Dumbledor would say, Tuck In!"
A hole opens in the wall, and plates and goblets come flowing out. They are just like the plates at camp!
"Blimey, they are feeding us plates?" Ron stares at the empty plates.
"Imagine a food and drink, and it will appear. Nothing alcoholic though." I reply, not removing my gaze from the flying plates.
When my plate and goblet lands, I imagine spaghetti and meatballs with a goblet of Sprite. What's interesting is that it appears on my plate, but blue. I look at Percy's plate, and he has the same thing.
"What's with the blue food?" Harry arrogantly asks.
"Oh, my mom and stepfather had a bet that there wasn't a thing such as blue food, so she made everything blue for most of my childhood." Percy explains.
"So, can you tell me more about your school?" Hermione asks.
"It is in New York and it is kind of like this school. It is hidden from mor- muggle view, it is for special kids, and it teaches magic. When you get there, you are given a test to be sorted into 20 cabins. Each cabin has a special talent that is shared throughout the cabin. We are tested by gemstones and our powers. For example, Percy showed strength with Aquamarine, so he got placed in the cabin known for water magic, Cabin 3. I showed proficiency with Zircon, the stone associated with Cabin 6, where we don't have special powers other than advanced cognitive thinking. Jason and Thalia were placed in Cabin 1 for weather magic for the stone, Onyx for determination and perseverance. Thalia also joined an exclusive club in Cabin 8. Frank and Reyna are in Cabin 5 for strength and battle strategy for the stone, Agate. Piper is in Cabin 10 for influence and the gem Ruby. Hazel and Nico are in Cabin 13 because of the stone Obsidian and their powers with gems and the Dark Arts. Don't worry, they are really a little bean one you get to know them. Leo is in Cabin 9 for blacksmithing and the stone Amethyst. Calypso and Will are in Cabin 7 for healing and nature magic and the stone Citrine. From there, your cabin is your family. No inter cabin dating because of that. We stay there as long as needed, sometimes just the summer or year long. Some kids are so powerful that they attract our enemies, monster who are trying to rid the world of our kind, that they must stay in the Academy's protective borders. I have been there since 7, but most have been there from 11-13 years old to the present day. Since it is the school of Combat, we do have deaths every year due to the monsters. We also have weapons that we were allowed to bring, but they are made of a metal that is harmless to wizards, so there is no worry. We know hand-to-hand combat, so best to not anger us." I explain, then I turn back to my food and eat.
After dinner, we walk up to the Headmistress to get settled.
"Students," She announces to the remaining kids. "You must come up and talk to Thalia, who will decide if you are going to be in the program. If you are, then you will stay as a group with Thalia at all times. You will be provided a table for dinner in that class. You will have a separate class schedule from the rest of your house, and instead have one specific to Thalia. I will let them explain."
Thalia steps up.
"Okay punks. There are some requirements. First, raise your hands if you are a guy or identify as a guy."
About half the population raises their hands. This isn't going to be good.
"Good, now scram. This is girls only."
"What?! That is totally unfair!" I hear a particular voice call. Harry.
"No it isn't. I live in the cabin known for maidenhood, also known as the cabin that has the goddess Artemis as the," She groans, not liking to say this, "Mascot."
The guys of the 13 manage to round up the guys and herd them out of the Great Hall.
"Next! You must be able to run a mile. This is important, as we will run in the morning."
About half of the group then walks off.
"Next, no relationships with boys. If you are dating a boy, scram. I have no time for relationships. Same if you plan on dating, marrying, or just have an interest in guys."
Again, the group breaks into two. Now, we only have about 50 girls.
"Finally, you must be willing to camp outside no matter the weather and skin prey."
That leaves about 15 girls.
"Good job girls. You will be accepted into the program that I have been chosen to carry over to here. It is called the Hunters of Artemis. Now, there is an oath you must take. It is like the unbreakable oath. Once you repeat it, you will turn your back on boys forever and dedicate yourself to this program. You will receive eternal protection from boys. You will become immortal, but you can still die in battle. If you would like to join, raise your right hand. If not, get out. Repeat:
I pledge myself to the Goddess Artemis. I turn my back on the company of men, accept eternal maidenhood, and join the Hunt."
The girls who said it start to glow, then they reappear in a silver hoodie and jeans.
"Good. Now some rules. One, never tell ANYONE about this other than the teachers. Two: Never fall under the influence of a boy. If you break your vow, it will be up to the Lady's decision what your punishment is. Meet me tomorrow at 5 in the morning at the Quidditch pitch. I will explain more. Dismissed."
They shuffle out and they leave us with the teachers.
"So, I am sure you are wondering why you are teaching these subjects. Well, Potter boy needs to be watched closely, and it will be hard when you are a classmate with your own homework. You have been blessed by our Goddess, so you do not need to attend classes. You may ask the current teacher for guidance. Go follow your house to your dorms. They are waiting at the stairs for you, and you may fly up if needed to get around quicker. Have a nice night." She explains.
We walk around to find the stairs, and they are large! I end up spreading my wings and flying to our house with Percy. The rest of the group calls their eagles and get lifted up. Thalia and Grover ride up with Calypso or Jason.
We land right outside the door where the kids can't see us flying. When we join them, the Prefect says the passcode, Sun Angel. We all turn to look at Nico and Will, and some of us end up getting slapped by Nico.
We enter, and I see three corridors. One each for guys, girls, and Transfers. Apparently Harry didn't see the extra corridor, and he grabs the guy's arms when they step to the Transfer door.
"Duh, the boy's dorms are this way, idiots." He arrogantly grumbles. "Same for you girls, over there."
"Wow, thank you Potter, but this door says, Transfers, which is what we are." I pull Percy's hand out of Harry's grip and I drag him in.
I see a copy of the commons area, but done to our liking. There are 5 beanbags big enough for two and 3 single beanbags.
Designs:
A gray dolphin
Blue feathers
Bulldogs with ruby gems
Yellow skulls
A metal flower
Lightning
Gold and Silver swirls
Vines
There are three hallways on either sides of the fireplace. One that leads out, one that leads to a simple study area, and one that leads to bedrooms. There are 8 rooms total. They are all the same on the outside, an oak door, but inside, they are designed to our parentage. Percy and I's room is a perfect mixture of gray and ocean. The bed is a king sized, perfect for when our wings are out. In the bathroom, there are two showers, two sinks, and two toilets. There is also a closet with enough clothing to last us a month at a time. I see Aphrodite has left me a gift of a fully stocked makeup drawer. *Insert sarcasm* Yayyyyyy.
*JASON POV*
Wow. Our room is amazing! It is like a sunset, which is our favorite time of day. The king sized bed is as soft as floating on air, and I would know, and the bathroom is perfect for us. Two showers, sinks, and toilets. Piper has a vanity that holds a crazy amount of makeup. I know she won't use much, but it was probably from her mother.
*FRANK POV*
Our room is old times, with a classic bed with red flowers on it. The bathroom has two showers, sinks, and toilets. The closet is large with a lot of clothing for teaching and casual wear. Venus gave Hazel some makeup, but I know she won't wear it. She looks beautiful and amazing as is.
*CALYPSO POV*
I can only imagine what our room looks like. When I step in, it isn't bad. It is copper colored with flower vases all around the room to provide light. The bed is very futuristic, with a tv on the ceiling, buttons above the bed for gods knows what, and a self folding set of sheets. the bathroom has two smart showers, toilets, and sinks. The closet has a minimalist design where you step to a screen and pick out an outfit. There is a vanity for me, but I won't do much probably.
*NICO POV*
When I step in, I am amazed. There is the theme of an eclipse where the Sun and Moon meet. Everything is a perfect mixture of black and yellow. The bathroom is pretty normal, with a large closet, two showers, sinks, and toilets.
*THALIA POV*
I open the door to be blasted in the face with the smell of pine trees. My bed is a hammock hanging from a real pine tree. The bathroom has a simple shower, sink, toilet, and closet. The closet has my Hunter clothes, which is nice. The whole room is styled to be in the forest, which is very comforting. The sky changes with the time of day, and there are Moonlace flowers scattered around to provide light in the dark. I think it's perfect.
*REYNA POV*
My room is just like the Barracks back home. Simple and minimalist. A simple bed, bathroom, and closet.
*GROVER POV*
My room is very nice, being a bed of branches that are bendy like a hammock. The bathroom is simple too, with a shower, sink, and toilet. Everything looks like the Satyr homes back at the camp.
*HARRY POV*
I try to follow them into the hallway, but I get thrown back when I cross over the line.
"What the hell? How did they know they were going to be here?" I ask Hermione and Ron.
"Ginny?" I ask her as she passes by, now in a silver hoodie.
"I don't know, good night." She quickly says as she runs up to her dorm.
"She is keeping a secret, isn't she?" Hermione asks Ron.
"Yeah, she is. I will find out though." Ron stares at the stairwell for the girls.
I walk up to my dorm, and I change into my pjs. This is going to be an interesting year.
*ANNABETH POV*
"Hey Thalia, can I ask you something?" I pull Thalia to the side as she comes out of her room.
"Yeah?"
"Why is the Hunter of Artemis thing open to the Witches?"
"Because, after the war, our ranks dropped. The reason I came along was that the Lady asked me to find some recruits and train them up a bit." She hangs her head down a bit.
"Oh, how many were left?"
She sniffles, which I have never heard her do. "3. Me, Phoebe, and Alice."
"Oh, I'm so sorry Thalia." I hug her close as she starts to cry a bit.
I pull her into her room and we sit on her bed as she calms down. I can't believe what happened to her. Loosing a Hunter is like loosing a sister to her. She eventually goes to sleep, and I get up. I return to my bedroom with Percy, and we go to bed in a wing cocoon.