Sorry, I can do nothing, but apologize from the very delayed wait for Boy Amongst Girls chapter 6. Quick update and excuses why this fic has recieved no update. 1.) Was updating and handling my main fic at the time Heir to Darkness, 2.) School started back up, 3.) Could not find the inspiration or time to get this chapter done. But hey I promised updates every Tuesday and Friday on my profile and that I will keep. It is my New Years Resoloution and it may be a bit late, but I really hope that you guys do not mind and will still enjoy this chapter.
Chapter 6: Capture the Flag!: Part 1
Staring at the ground Zoë scowled, she had never been so angered with the Gods before. Starings at Alex she saw that he glow two shades, pink and yellow. He had been claimed by two Gods at the same time and that did not float well in her boat. Gripping her basketball tight she looked over to Artemis who had the same troubled look on her face. There was a three way struggle for the young demigod and the Gods expected each of their offspring to fight.
Zoë pulled Alex close to her and pulled the dagger she kept on her left leg. "The Gods have spoken indeed; there will be a competition to decide who this young demigod shall go to. But thee swear on thy soul that neither Apollo, nor Aphrodite will have their clutches on one of Artemis's Hunters. Alex is one of us, and if any of you choose to challenge us we will gladly strike thy down."
A roar of approval rose from the Hunters at their lieutenants words. They were ready to protect one of their own from the other Cabins.
A young man from Apollo Cabin stood up, Jake Mason, was a tall, well-built eighteen year old. All of the Aphrodite girls nearly passed out when he gave a charming smiled to Zoë. "Come now, our father has called to his children to defend his honor. We won't let you get away so easily with that type of talk. We're going to take you down and show Alex a true home!"
Alex's grip tightened on Zoë's hand. "I don't want to go to Apollo. I want to stay with you and Artemis."
The Goddess of the Hunt didn't give him any sympathy as she looked Zoë and nodded. The Goddess wasn't expecting any miracles, she was expecting to win. If one of her Hunters was on the line of fire, she expected another to get her out. If they went into battle she expect more than one injury or none at all, they watched each others backs. And if they had to go to battle with Camp Half-Blood they would without hesitation.
Chiron sighed. "Very Well, there will be a game of capture the flag. The last team standing will be the winners and young Alex will go to the respective deity. Do you agree Dionysus, Lady Artemis."
The rules sound fair Chiron, I agree." Artemis nodded once again locking eyes with Zoë, a silent understanding between the both of them. "My Hunters will not fail."
Dionysus swayed his drink through his glass until he looked to Chiron who still awaited his answer. "Oh… personally I really don't care who Alexandra goes to. Hades for all I care."
"Its… Alex." Artemis corrected her eyebrow twitching in annoyance.
"Whatever!" Dionysus yawned. "Soooo… let start these games, I grow rather tired of all of this debating!
Chiron walked up to the porch of the Big House and overlooked the campers of Aphrodite and Apollo Cabin. The two Cabin's were fully suited in battle armor and also armed with spears, though the Apollo Campers opted for bows. Next to the Aphrodite Campers, Artemis's Hunters were ready to defend one of their own.
Their leader Zoe had a smirk on her face as she matched the nod to Artemis. She mouthed the words that shone in Artemis bright blue eyes. "Let know one pass our lines." The Hunters were renowned at Capture the Flag and had never been defeated. But they had always faced little people from each Cabin. This time they would be facing two entire the odds were quite steep, Zoe was confident that they would not lose.
"The rules are simple!" Chiron called out catching everyone's attention. "The Gods have issued and challenge, one that we must honor. For the sake of your Cabin's pride, and for the sake of this young child. Children of Apollo, Aphrodite, and the Hunter's of Artemis will compete for two flags. The first team to lose their flag is eliminated. Than the remaining two teams will compete for two flags. The opposing teams, and the orange flag of camp that will be placed in the middle."
"Sounds simple enough." Jake Mason from Apollo Cabin quiped, all the girls of Apollo Cabin sighed at the sight of him. Well built muscle and the best archer in camp, he eyed Zoe and gave a smirk. The Hunter would not lose.
"Very well, shall we start these games. I grow tiresome as you fill these young demigods with false hope of defeating us Chiron." Zoe mocked the campers.
A hint of amusement glowered in Artemis's eyes as she held her honorary and followed the Hunters to their base in the woods. In the middle of the woods lie Zeus's fist. The Hunters wee certain that's where the battle would begin. Alex followed behind Artemis will a worried look on his face.
Zoe faced him and agave a reassuring smile. "Do not fear little one, we will not let anything happen to you."
Artemis looked as Alex smiled back and nodded. "Such innocence... Zoe I hope you do intend on winning. Not only is Alex on the line here, but the pride of our sister's. I have never seen a fire burning in the demigods like this before. They are determined to win."
"Fall they shall!" Phoebe declared with the other Hunter's following suit.
Artemis somehow still looked worried and Zoe couldn't shake the feeling that she and the others should be as well. "Milady, all will be fine. I assure you."
"Gods..." Artemis muttered to herself looking into the sky. A storm was coming. Sprinkles of water fell from the sky as she looked to Zoe and gave a cynical smile. "They love to mess in mortal affairs don't they?" With those words the Goddess walked away leaving her lieutenant to defend their honor and to keep Alex in their care.
Disturbed by the words Zoe looked to barricades her Hunters were building and commanded. "Hurry up make them stronger!" The horn blew and the Huntress grabbed her bow. "Five of you with me, the others will stay behind and defend. Apollo is coming for us, that's sure enough... but the Aphrodite children will cower for their mommy when were done with them!"