First of all, I got more views in a week than what I got in all December. Just with Friday's views it surpassed December's. Like what the heck, I was so surprised and happy that people actually read this. So thank you guys, I really appreciate it.
Anyway I finally decided to write the Capture the Flag game. It will be broken into 2 or more parts, because I can't fit everything into just one chapter. It went very differently than what I thought it was going to be.
I also want to say, how sorry I am. Last chapter was a mess. It was very vague, when I wrote the Christmas party, which a hated, because I originally planned to make it a lot more descriptive. I just didn't have time and I still feel awful, because of that. :(
I was reading some of my older chapters and I realized that I had first referred Scarlett as a brunette and then suddenly changed her to a blonde without knowing. So I've decided just to keep her as a blonde. And I accidently called Percy, Ariel. When that's Ariadne's nickname. Also when I was reading back, I noticed I had a bunch of errors, so I'm going to go back and fix them, when I have time.
Ariadne's Pov
"You look nervous"
"I'm not nervous." I mumbled looking at Hurricane, my sword. [Thanks for the name, SPQRandCHB forever :) ]
Blake raised his eyebrow. "Yeah right, I've known you since we were little. I know when you're lying, so what's going on?" He said strapping on his armor that he built two weeks ago. It was made out Celestial Bronze with a mix of Imperial Gold. It was quite beautiful, and to be honest Blake is one of the most talented blacksmiths in our generation.
I bit my lip. How was I supposed to tell him that I had a bad feeling about this game. I felt like something might happen unexpected. I'm probably just nervous, because this time I wouldn't let Elijah cheat. Every Capture the Flag game, he would think of a way to make us lose, but this time we're going to win. Clara said she made a plan that was so flawless and that Elijah wouldn't even expect what was coming to him.
"Just pre-game nervousness. Nothing to worry about." I lied looking at Hurricane while I was polishing it.
"I still don't believe you. What's bothering you, Ariel?" The brown eyed boy asked staring at me, trying to figure out why I was acting like this.
I shrugged my shoulders. "I just feel like somethings going to go wrong." I murmured so that he could barely hear me."
"Like what?"
I shrugged. "Dunno, It's hard to explain. I just have a feeling in my gut that something is going to happen." I tried to explain.
Blake got close to me and pulled a strand of my golden blonde hair behind my ear. "Everything is going to be fine, Ari. Clara says she has a brilliant plan, and they won't see what's coming. So don't worry about anything just think about what Elijah's face is going to look like when we beat him." Blake said trying to sooth down my worries. I sighed and rested my head on his shoulder. I could always have Blake there to make me feel better and not have anything to worry about anything. He has always been there for all of us. Whenever Scarlett got nightmares about her Aunt, Blake was the only one that could make her feel better about herself.
Now that I think about it. He is very much like Uncle Leo. Dad said that Leo was always making jokes just to lighten the mood, when they were out saving the world. So Uncle Leo and Blake are alike in many ways, when you thought about it.
"You're right, Blake. I have nothing to worry about. Everything is going to be fine." I said even though I only felt like I was lying to myself.
The son of the ex-titaness narrowed his eyes at me like he was decided, whether or not to believe me. I guess he gave up, because he just kept on strapping his armor, and the conversation was left in silence.
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After Blake and I finished we went up to the Athena cabin to think up a strategy. The only people that were there were Beck, Clara, and Mia. Who were currently fighting over what to do until I couldn't handle it anymore.
"CAN YOU GUYS SHUT UP!" I yelled. "I have had enough of your guys' bickering. I know you guys are smart and all. But can you guys agree on something for once in your lives. Like this is in possible. How do you think we'll ever beat Elijah if we're all fighting each other. So either get your shit together or just don't play." Blake nodded next to me agreeing with me.
"I totally agree with Ariel. You guys are acting immature. I know you all have amazing ideas, but can't you guys compromise at least."
They all looked at each other guiltily. Beck was the first one to actually speak. "I'm sorry you, but it kind of irritates us that Clara won't tell us her plan."
"Like Beck said she won't tell us anything, and that's quality information for this game." Mia put in, glaring at Clara.
Clara glared back, not backing down from the descendant of Aphrodite. "I'm sorry for you guys, but I won't say anything."
"Why, I don't get why you won't tell us anything." Blake complained.
"Because it's top confidential stuff I'm doing. And I know you guys won't agree on the plan even though it's brilliant."
Mia rolled her eyes at her. "Whatever, If you don't want to tell us your genius plan. Then at least tell us when things don't fit into your plan. That's the least you can do."
The daughter of Clarisse shrugged like she could care less. "Sure, I don't really care about that." Then she looked at us and her expression softened. "Guys I can't tell you guys the plan, because it'll ruin it. But I don't want you thinking, I don't trust you. I trust you guys with my life. It's just that I don't want to tell anyone my plan, because it'll ruin it okay. So even if you try you won't get it out of me."
I looked at her and smiled. A lot of people she said that she could be cold like Aunt Clarisse, and other people said she could be like Uncle Chris, playful and funny. But she was a perfect mixture of both. She could be a ruthless fighter, but at the next second pulling pranks on Tiffany.
"So what exact cabins do we have on our side." Beck asked looking down at the map he had laid out of the woods.
"Athena, Hephaestus, Apollo, Ares, Iris, Hebe, Eris and some other minor god cabins. Against us is Hermes, Demeter, Aphrodite, Nike, Nemesis, Dionysus, Hecate, and other minor god cabins. I think the biggest trouble for us is going to be the Hecate cabin" The counselor of the Athena cabin pointed out rubbing his hand over his temple.
I nodded. The Hecate kids always had some nasty spell over their shoulder. One time when they were on my team, they turned 3 boys into bats. Let's just say Chiron was not happy when we found out.
"Don't forget about the Aphrodite kids, they may be all looks and love, but some of them use their charm. And don't even get me started on the Hermes cabin. Demeter going to be trouble too. We are basically in their homeland with all the plants, and trees around." I implied sighing remembering how annoying the Hermes cabin can be.
"This is going to be a hell of game, if I have to say so myself." The descendent of Hermes says pulling her hair into a ponytail.
"I guess you're right. This game is going to be quite interesting….."
Recommended Story of the Chapter:
Titan of the Hunt By: vPxForerunner x (-I don't recommend this story if you don't like Pertemis- This is my favorite story in the whole fanfiction world. Pertemis was the first pairing, I read on Fanfiction. I was looking at PJO things on the internet and randomly stumbled on Fanfiction. It wasn't the first story I read, but It's the story I'm most loyal to. He doesn't update to quickly, but it's so worth it when he does.)
Sorry for updating until the next week like last time and for updating on a Saturday. But anyways, I think I might change it so that I update every other week instead, because I can barely finish a chapter in a week. I'm not a fast writer, so it's hard for me to update every week. Hope some people don't mind it. Also if any of you notice that my OTPs and dislike pairings changes it's, because my view on pairings changes rapidly with just reading one fanfic.
Fun Fact: I had originally planned on Ariadne's best friend to be Noah Taylor, a son of Demeter. They were going to end up being a couple, but for some reason I totally forgot about him. I was looking at my notebook and found him in the list of new demigods that I made a long time ago. He was going to be a shy and sweet boy that struggled with social anxiety. I might still add him to the story, but not as Ariadne's love interest, since I already found someone for her.
さようなら, Readers
