A/N: Happy holidays! I hope you're having a wonderful Christmas break, and so, here's my present to all of you: A longer chappie! Eh, not much of a present. xD
Your reviews are like me getting a solo in band. I feel amazing. (::) (::) (::) These are the virtual cookies you deserve.
TITLE: Snowball Fights
SUMMARY: A snowball fight.
DISCLAIMER: If ye think 'tis is mine, oh how wrong ye are, me'hearties.
A perfectly rounded snowball sat in Percy's hands. It hadn't taken much, he had just scooped up a handful of soft white snow and smoothed it out using his powers, but it was perfect nonetheless.
The snowy landscape was beautiful across Camp Half Blood. Chiron and Dionysus had come to an agreement to let half of the snowfall into camp, and let the campers enjoy the winter wonderland it brought. The snow decorated the cabins and the fields, and as far as the eye could see, it was blanketed in a soft powder. There would be no training today and everyone would enjoy the peaceful day with one another.
Percy cupped the snowball in his hand, admiring the sight. After all, Chiron wasn't always so lenient when it came to weather. Neither him nor Dionysus liked the cold, but some of the campers had convinced them.
And we're off, Percy thought, gripping the snowball lightly and treading quietly towards the field in front of the forest where he knew Annabeth would be. There she was, sitting on a log in the middle of the clearing reading a book, clad in earmuffs, a scarf, and mittens as well as normal winter garb. Walking fast, he was sure that Annabeth would never see it coming. Oh, but how wrong he was.
Just as Percy was about to throw his perfect snowball-
SPLAT!
The wet, melting snow dripped off the son of Poseidon's face, freezing his skin. He quickly responded, wiping the snow off his face and staring at his girlfriend as she giggled. As she giggled.
"Oh, you're going to get it now." he threatened playfully, whipping out his snowball and firing back, hitting her square in the chest.
"Hey!" Annabeth protested. "My poor book."
The teenager shook the snow out of her book, carefully making sure that the pages were dry and placed the book in her bag. Percy looked guilty. He didn't mean to damage her book, but then again: it was technically her fault.
But then, a wide grin spread across her face. She reached behind the log, holding none other that a snowball.
"Take this!" she shouted happily, throwing it at her boyfriend but narrowly missing him. Light returned to his eyes as he smirked mischievously.
"We'll see about that."
The dark-haired teen ran in the opposite direction, throwing a teasing glace back at the clearing.
"Ha. Like he's going to get a chance." Annabeth replied to silence, erupting in a chase. Percy weaved through the camp like a needle and thread, bumping into few people. The chaser however, did not fare as lucky. She bumped into many people, muttering quick apologies as other campers stared at them, causing them to grin too. Suddenly, there was another person running alongside Annabeth.
"Whatcha doing, blondie?" The son of Hephaestus asked, jogging beside her.
Annabeth rolled her eyes and kept running, but pointed ahead of her to where Percy was. Leo had that look in his eyes: the one where you know something is going to happen, and it's going to be beautiful.
"Let's take a detour, huh?" Leo smirked, leading her away. The two broke into a run, Leo leading the two making sharp turns to avoid obstacles and drifting campers. They finally ended up in front of the Hephaestus bunker.
"What are we doing here?" Annabeth questioned. As if on cue, five people emerged from the shadows.
"Surprise!" The five demigods shouted. Frank, Hazel, Piper, Jason, and Nico wheeled out a machine. It was interesting looking, to say the least.
It looked sort of like a catapult on top but on the bottom had some sort of scooper. The entire machine was made of glossy polished wood set on a pair of metal wheels. Frank pushed a button. Annabeth jumped as a whirring noise suddenly started, and she could see gears turning on the outside.
FWOOMP! Seven snowballs landed perfectly in a triangle formation fifteen feet in front of the catapult.
"Let's do this thing!" Piper shouted as the seven charged toward where they knew Percy was. And sure enough, Percy was looking lost. He stood in the middle of the clearing that is usually where Capture The Flag participants gathered before heading off into the forest.
"PEANUT BUTTER!" they shouted as they released the snowballs from the catapult and throwing a few of their own. If you really think about it, Percy was not having fun. As he looked up, everything was in slow motion.
"Nooooo!" he cried out, holding his arm up to try and block the onslaught of incoming snowballs. It was too late.
Percy fell. Fourteen snowballs came flying down on him, crumbling over his face and soaking his clothes.
"Why?" Percy moaned as he slowly rose out of the pile of snow.
"RAAGHH!"
"AAH!" Seven voices replied comically. "Run from the abominable snowman!"
And yet, one stayed behind.
"Annabeth?" the son of Poseidon asked tentatively.
"The one and only."
"Why?" he asked again.
"Because." Annabeth smirked mischievously. "You deserved it"
"Oh, really?" he teased, brushing her hair and causing snow to fall on her head.
"Mm-hmm."
"We'll see about that." Percy lunged forward, tackling his girlfriend to the ground using his arm to cushion her fall. She giggled, smiling brightly up at him. Percy leaned down until their noses were touching.
"Say sorry." he joked teasingly, his eyes shining.
"Nope." she replied, worming in his tight grip.
"You're not getting away from me that easily." he said, kissing her thoroughly on the lips.
A/N: Thank you guys so much for your support! So, here's some thank you's I need to dish out to people. What's a better way to give a Christmas gift? (Well, actually, if you celebrate Hanukkah, then here's a late [very late!] gift)
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Alexis: Yes, I know that Hunter is a boy's name, but I really like the name. :D
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C0RPS3Phexis(7): It means a lot to me that you understand, and I can't express how grateful I am. Thank you!
C0RPS3Phexis(8): You're still awesome AF, no matter how awesome I am. I'm so happy that you know how I feel. (::)(::)(::) Take some cookies.
demigodforlife: Oh, you're welcome.
katrisamionllabeth(7+8): Aw, thanks! Thank you for the prompt, I just got carried away with it. xD I'll try to use your other idea in a later chapter! You're awesome.
Readergirl6262(5+6): Yeah, sorry about that! I know, but I hate getting repetitive. In most of my chapters, they aren't usually demigods, so I can't use those often. Thanks for the feedback! As for the chapter lengths, they are drabbles, but I try to make them a little longer as I go along.
Readergirl6262(7): Aw, glad you liked it. :)
Readergirl6262(8): Thanks! I'm really excited for this story. Almost my longest story ever! I tried to set the scene, since in my head I didn't think that much dialogue was needed. You're been awesome, take some cookies. (::)(::) (::)
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