Arista of the Far East
By: GraceHunter1296
Disclaimer: I do not own Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Rick Riordan does. And also, I do not own OOR songs or any other songs that may be included in this fan fic.
(A/N): Hey guys, this is GraceHunter1296. I'm really sorry for not updating fast enough. I still have school requirements I have to pass. But don't worry! I'm almost done with them. By the way, thank you Indigo Jupiter for the review and for following my story.
On with the fic!
Chapter 4
Daughter of the Sun
"DAD?!" I blurted out as Apollo smiled sheepishly at me. I became very annoyed. First, he appears out of nowhere and snoops around my stuff. And second, he has the gall to SMILE at me?! The nerve of this bastard! I don't care if he's a freaking god of Olympus. No one messes with my stuff and gets away with it, even a god like Apollo.
My eyes must have been downright murderous because Will and Apollo gulped and took several steps back. Well, it seems an angry Japanese girl holding a wakizashi is a new thing for these Greeks.
"Holy Zeus… Kayla! Get Piper. We have an angry demigod on the loose!" Will ordered. My half-sister Kayla took one look at me and she dashed out of the door. 15 seconds later, a beautiful girl with kaleidoscopic eyes, choppy brown hair and gorgeous tan entered the cabin. She's wearing a snowboarding jacket, her Camp Half-Blood t-shirt, a pair of boots and denim shorts. Despite her casual outfit, she makes it look luxurious.
"Hello." She greeted. "I'm Piper McLean. And you must be Arista."
"Yeah, I'm Arista." I replied.
"So, what seems to be the problem?"
I find myself beginning to relax in her presence. I sheathed my wakizashi.
"Well, my father aka APOLLO," I enunciated while glaring at him, "was reading my haikus without permission. I got mad because I never let anyone read them, even my own mother. I was afraid that someone will find them weird." I felt my cheeks heat after that. Piper nodded understandingly. She also glared at Apollo who was smiling sheepishly.
"I see. And it seems you have already calmed down."
"Actually, I'm not. I'm still itching to unsheathe my sword and slice them like sushi." I spoke in a menacing tone that Hades would be proud of. I could hear Apollo whimper and hiding behind Will.
"Oh dear… someone's sure is grumpy today. I tell you what, if Lord Apollo promises to the River Styx that he will never, and I mean NEVER, touch your stuff, would it be enough for you?" she asked. Now I don't have any idea how promises to the River Styx works but I agreed all the same.
"All right. You hear that, Lord Apollo? Arista won't get mad at you any further if you promise to the River Styx that you will never touch her stuff. Do you promise?" Piper called out. Apollo didn't answer immediately. So I drew out my wakizashi, walked to him and pointed the blade at his throat. I smiled sweetly at him.
"Just say the word, Daddy. You don't want to bleed golden ichor in here, do you?" I threatened.
"Okay. I swear upon the River Styx that I won't touch your stuff without your permission." Apollo vowed. Then thunder echoed all throughout camp. Piper smiled.
"Well then, the deal is sealed. If you encounter some problems, just call me and I beat the Styx out of them."
"Thanks, Piper. Oh, and say hi to Vivian for me!" I waved goodbye while Piper skipped merrily back to Cabin 10. Will and Apollo relaxed and sighed with relief.
"Wow. You really are Anna's daughter, aren't you? I can't believe you're here at camp." Apollo said. I glared at him.
"You're damn right I am. The question is, why now? Why, after all these years, did you try and find me? You do know that I used to hate you for making Oka-san cry. She deserves so much better than you are. She was ostracized by her own family thanks to you. Why are you paying attention to me now?" I asked. Apollo's face was filled with shame. Well he should be because of what he has done.
"I'm sorry for being an absent father. But you know who I truly am, Arista. I can't mingle with mortals as long as I want. I have duties and responsibilities as a god. I didn't want to leave you defenseless, especially since you don't know about my true identity at all. I left your mother a weapon in case you ran into trouble. I may be absent most of the time but that doesn't mean I didn't care for you." Apollo spoke with sincerity that I immediately forgave him. I may have a nasty temper but I'm a forgiving person. But that doesn't mean I'm forgiving him that easily.
"Well then, I'll be going now." Apollo beamed at me and I had to shield my eyes because they're blinding me. No kidding, he must have bleached his teeth twice a day to make it sparkle. Before he leave, he says something that I will not forget.
"Your haikus are wonderful, Arista." And he left the cabin with a confused Will and a shocked me.
-x-x-x-
Capture-the-flag became one of my favorite activities at camp. Tonight, we're on the blue team with Athena, Nike, Aphrodite, Poseidon, Tyche, Hebe, Hypnos and Hermes. The other team includes Zeus, Hades, Ares, Hephaestus, Dionysus, Nemesis, Hecate, Demeter and Iris. I was so nervous that I didn't notice a dark-haired guy with sea-green eyes and a hot body going my way until I bumped into him. I managed to land gracefully (yeah, right). I landed on my butt. I groaned.
"Oh schist! I'm sorry, I didn't see you. Are you okay?" the guy asked. He held his hand out and I took it. I stood up and brush the dirt away from my pants.
"I'm okay. I wasn't looking at where I was going. By the way, I'm Arista, daughter of Apollo." I introduced. He gave me a kind smile.
"Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon." he replied. No freaking way. THE Percy Jackson?! Savior of Olympus twice?! One of the greatest heroes ever in the history of Camp Half-Blood?! And when I saw a girl who has curly blonde hair and gray eyes like Frederica, I restrained myself long enough to downplay my fangirling.
"Oh my gods... you're Percy Jackson. And you're Annabeth Chase?! Man, Will told me you guys are the most awesome heroes here at camp. I could tell by looking at you two." I was really lucky that we are teammates. I mean, me fighting alongside two camp legends?! I must be dreaming. I think I needed a pinch on the cheek to make sure I was still awake. Annabeth was scanning me from head to toe like I was a puzzle she's trying to solve. She's like Frederica.
"Yeah. So, good luck on your first capture-the-flag tonight. Nice meeting you!" Percy said and went to the Athena table with Annabeth. Meanwhile I was left alone plucking my bowstring until Winter came. They were wearing their standard bronze armor complete with a red-plumed war helmet. Winter is a cool guy who is really good with swords. Unlike his boisterous siblings, he likes to chill with a good book. According to him, he's a grandson of Athena. Ares fell in love with his mom because of her rash behavior which is unbecoming for an Athena kid.
"Hey Arista!" he greeted me.
"Yo! So, is this your first time doing capture-the-flag?" I asked. He smiled.
"Not really. I've been here since last year. Daniel and I used to tag along with each other before we came to camp. We're both runaways." his smile faded as if he's reliving a bad memory. I saw the same haunted look in his eyes that I found in Daniel's. I wonder what happened to them. Before I get the chance to ask him, Chiron came along with Mr. D and his satyrs.
"Heroes! You know the rules. Capture the enemy flag and bring it to your home territory. The creek serves as a boundary line. No more than two guardsa must be guarding the flag. It must be visible to the enemy team. The team captain of the red team is Clarisse La Rue. The team captain of the blue team is Percy Jackson. No intentional maiming. I will serve as battle medic and referee. Good luck!" he dismissed us with a stomp of his hoof. The campers went straight to the woods for the game. I was assigned to guard the flag along with Frederica while our siblings are with Percy and Annabeth for the assault.
Then the bushes moved. I grabbed my bow and nocked an arrow. I use blunt-tipped arrows so that I couldn't kill anyone. Anyway, Winter and some of his siblings are leading the offensive. When I saw his silver hair, I let my arrow loose. It hit him in the head.
"Ow!" he groaned. His siblings froze.
"Now, Frederica!" I shouted. Frederica drew out her dagger and launched herself into the fray. She slashed at her opponents while I cover her with my blunt-tip arrows. When I ran out of arrows, I drew out my wakizashi and fought alongside her. I remember my kendo training (I used to practice kendo during middle school) and I hit my opponents with the butt of my sword. After five minutes, Percy and Annabeth came running with the enemy banner. They made it on our side of the creek. We cheered as the banner changed to a grey one with a sea-green trident. Clarisse grumbled but she shook hands with Percy. Will called me to tend to the wounded in the infirmary.
-x-x-x-
"Wow, Arista. Your arrow nearly broke my skull." Winter said as Kayla healed him. I smiled sheepishly.
"Sorry. I got carried away. Well, at least you haven't broke your other bones." I said. Winter smiled at me despite the probable pain in his head.
"Yeah. I thought our plan was fool-proof. Daniel and his siblings manipulated the Mist around us but you still see through us. How did you do that?" he asked.
"Well, I've read some books with regards to the Mist and I think it includes the fact that it won't have any effects on alert enemies." I answered. He frowned as realization hits him.
"Oh. So, where is Daniel?"
"I'm right here." a voice replied. When I turned around, I saw Daniel with a leg and arm cast. He was still smiling though I could tell that his leg and arm bothered him.
"Dude, what happened to you?" I was incredulous about what happened to him that it shocked me to see him there.
"Well, I was surrounded by Athena kids and Annabeth beat me into a pulp. She's really scary." Daniel grinned although it seemed forced. That's when Frederica entered.
"Ouch. Dan, she beat you up pretty good, didn't she?" she teased. Daniel frowned.
"Very funny, Frederica. How about I cast a spell on you that will turn you into a squealing piglet, huh? Let's see who will be laughing this time." Daniel glared. Frederica wasn't scared of him. In fact, she's giggling. As far as I know, Athena kids don't giggle.
"Okay, Daniel." she teased. Daniel rolled his eyes at her.
"Whatever, Freddie."
-x-x-x-
That night, Winter and Daniel are discharged from the infirmary. They went back to their own cabins while I stayed in our cabin. I was busy making some haikus when someone knocked on the door. I put down my notebook and pen then went to answer the door. I was surprised to find Frederica standing there.
"Hey Arista. Uhm... can we talk for a sec? I have something to tell you." she said. The rest of my siblings are now preparing for bed. I looked at Will as if asking for permission. He nodded. So I grabbed Frederica by the arm and dragged her all the way to the back of the Apollo cabin.
"Okay, girl. Spill." I spoke.
"Well... you see, I have this...crush...on...a..boy." she began. My eyes widened in surprise. So I grabbed her shoulders and start shaking her.
"Oh my gods! Who is it?!" I nearly squealed. She clamped my mouth in fear of being discovered. I kept slapping her arm because I'm having difficulty in breathing. Good thing she understood. She lets go of me and I breathe in and out.
"Freddie, please tell me. I won't tattle. I promise." I said. However, Frederica hesitates. I just smiled and hugged her. "Whoever that is, he's lucky to have you. If he doesn't see that, then I will knock the Styx out of him." I vowed. She returned the hug.
"Thanks, Arista." she said and went back to her cabin. I went inside and collapsed on my bed. Before I knew it, I fell asleep. And nightmares began.
(A/N): Sorry for the cliffhanger, guys. Anyways, I'll post the next chapter as soon as I can. Bye for now!
~GraceHunter1296, Daughter of Athena and Legacy of Olympus