Percy POV
'Heroes!' Chiron announced. 'You know the rules. The creek is the boundary line. The entire forest is fair game. All magic items are allowed. The banner must be prominently displayed, and have no more than two guards. Prisoners may be disarmed, but may not be bound or gagged. No killing or maiming allowed. I will serve as referee and battlefield medic. Arm yourselves!'
As Chiron finished his usual speech for the newbies of camp, I looked over to Annabeth and caught her gaze. A brief understanding passed between us, just before I, once again, fell for the beauty in her eyes. I mean, ever since the Titan War she's had a different aura, like more mature, not to mention the fact that she is seriously beautiful.
Anyway she caught me staring for longer than needed and an amused smile played on her lips, a hint of recognition passed through her eyes as she looked at me with one eyebrow raised.
Oops!
As everyone headed into the forest, I sneaked a glance at Annabeth an saw the usual look she always has, like a thousand cogs are turning in her head. Then she smiled devilishly, I couldn't help but feel sorry for those two sons of Hermes, almost. But lets just say I was thanking every known god that Annabeth's fury wasn't directed at me!
We were all in our positions for Capture the Flag. Honestly, I'm glad that we have Annabeth on our side, and even more glad that her tactics are so amazingly awesome that there is probably no chance we would lose.
So we were all in position when Chiron blew the conch horn, signaling the start of the game.
Hey All. I really didn't want to put an A/N in this story when it wasn't needed.
I have three things to say/ask!
1) Sorry this took so long! Apollorox took sooo long to write this chap., so don't blame me! ;)
2) We, Apollorox, penguinstar and myself, really need some ideas! Please help!
3) Check out penguinstar's story! It's called Child of Lightning!
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