Me: I told you, I never go back on my promises.
Percy: *still daydreaming about the proposal*
Reyna and I: PERCY! STOP DAYDREAMING!
Percy: Huh?
Me: Percy, you have to tell me what you did after that or your fans will be very upset.
Percy: OH! Oops….
Thank you Leila Blue for helping me with this chapter! Also, thanks you for giving me all the kind words that you give me! This inspires me to keep on writing!
Leila: Um… okay?
Also, my birthday was not to long ago! Happy birthday to me!
Sorry for the long update!
Reyna POV
Percy brought me into the castle, and showed me around. The more I got to see, the lighter my heart felt. Soon, Percy brought me to the one place I wanted to see the most.
Our bedroom overlooking the underwater garden. I took one step inside, and even after seeing everything amazingly impossible possible, it took my breath away.
"Reyna, do you like it?" Percy asked nervously, running his hand through his hair.
"Are you kidding? I absolutely love it!" I cried.
Inside the bedroom, there was a vault ceiling. Hanging from the ceiling was a small, but elegant crystal chandelier, with seemingly never ending burning candles that filled the air with a sweet… Well, to me, it smelled like every good natural aroma. Wildflowers, fields of grass, the clean scent of rain, just anything related to nature.
I looked around more, and there was a balcony, overlooking the garden. I ran to the balcony, and Percy jogged behind, a smile on his face. Stepping out, I leaned as far as I could without falling. The balcony seems to be made of polished white quartz that reflected the water above it. In the garden, there were plants everywhere, ranging from roses to bluebells to small, but regal, willows. I sighed at the beautiful sight. This was making my life feel so much better, like I was finally connected to someone after losing Hylla to the Amazons.
I went back inside and took a real look at the bedroom. There is a large four poster bed, made using white birch, a natural-looking wood. The drapes are half transparent, and light blue, and the pillow cases are matching. Just the blankets are different. A sea green tint to it. Tucked in the other corner is a weapon rack. I thought it was suspicious, but what if we get attacked?
I saw a white painted door, and I went inside. A large bathroom greeted me. There was a Jacuzzi sitting to the back, on a raised platform. The bathtub was fair sized, on the large side, with flowers and flora lining the edges and a waterfall was gently pouring water into the tub, flowers floating along with it. On the side, there was a cabinet that already had shampoo, conditioner, body wash- things like that. I was amazed at this. There was no way it couldn't get better! But it did.
"Reyna!" I heard Percy call, and I walked outside to see him.
"Yeah? What's the matter?" I asked.
"I need to show you something that you will love. You will absolutely freak out at how… " Percy's voice trailed off.
"What is it?" I asked, but he grinned, and he walked out the door.
"OH! I forgot!" Percy suddenly cried while I was following him, and he facepalmed. I laughed
"Percy? What is it?" I asked.
"Everything here is enchanted. The bottles of shampoo and stuff is can never run out. The bars of soap will never run out, never shrink. The towels and facecloths are self cleaning, and they also fold themselves too." Percy said, and my mouth dropped open.
We arrived to a door, painted a bronze, gold, and silver. There was a plaque that said something in Greek: Ασημένιο και χρυσό. I squinted at it, only understanding one word: and.
"It means Silver and Gold." Percy said, and he opened the door. Inside, I saw my two dogs, Aurum and Argentum, lying in the fancy little dog beds that were there. I cried in delight, and ran to hug my dogs. They suddenly sensed me, and came up, tackling me with a hug. I couldn't help smile at this. Seeing this amazing palace, seeing my love, seeing my faithful pet companions; my day couldn't get better. Never had I ever had a day like this.
I returned their hug with a hug of my own, and Percy made it a group hug. My heart was flying through the lovely blue skies, Percy beside me. I closed my eyes, and the dam I had built to hold all of my pain was disappeared along with all of the pain and sorrow. Finally, for the first time in my life, my heart felt whole and unburdened, and not a single crack or dent could penetrate the barrier of happiness around it.
"Reyna, we have to go." Percy said, and I released my dogs from my hug. They gave Percy a nudge, went back to the little beds, and fell fast asleep. I smiled; after all they've been through, they deserved their rest. I stood up, and Percy brought us to the front of the palace. We walked out the front door, hand in hand, and the bubble carriage was there. Percy opened the door, and helped me up, me being a bit tired from this late hour. Percy got in as well, and the carriage started to move.
"Reyna, do not scream or anything." Percy said, and I nodded. I was still a warrior, and I'm not scared of things that move. Well, this time, it was the exact opposite of what I expected. Percy suddenly lifted me up, and put me on his lap. I blushed, but relaxed anyways. I was tired, but Percy, being near water, didn't seem drained at all. My eyes started to get heavy, and I started to fall asleep. Percy set me down, my head resting in his arms, and for the first time in years, I had a peaceful rest, no dreams at all.
Percy POV
I had this impulse, and I obeyed it. I pulled Reyna to my lap, and she blushed, but she looked tired. Nevertheless, Reyna relaxed, and soon, started to fall asleep. I set her down in a comfortable position, her head resting in my arms. I smiled at the beautiful girl with me, sleeping, peaceful, nothing to bother her.
Suddenly, the carriage came to a stop, and I got out, scooping up Reyna. The carriage popped, and I started to walk to the cabins. I checked my watch that Tyson made me, a new one, and there was only 5 minutes until curfew. I started to jog the best I could without dropping her. I made it to the cabin, and I found a note written in Greek:
Percy and Reyna,
Since you are visiting, I think it is best for you to stay in the Big House. If you plan to stay after to help the campers, you are welcome to. The rooms will be permanent as well.
Chiron
I grinned, and set Reyna down on one of the beds. I was glad Reyna was also wearing something that seemed to be sleep-safe, and I climbed into the bed closest to her. The sound of the waves gently hitting the sand lulled me to sleep.
A sudden warmth hit me, and I felt another something come in next to me. Thank gods that the bottom bunks are large. I opened my eyes, but it was still night. I glanced at the warmth, and in the darkness, I saw the something, no, someone come in. Reyna. I glanced at her, and she was also looking at me. I looked at the moon, and it told me it was about 1 in the morning, the moon still large and bright, shining. Looks like Artemis is happy. I looked back at Reyna, and she was fiddling with her ring. She turned her hand, and it shone like a crystal in a dark cave. The silver glowed merrily, sending a faint silvery light across her face. Reyna looked back at me, and her dark eyes shone, as shiny as the sea in a sunset, just as natural.
Hopefully
"Reyna, what brings you here?" I murmured, and Reyna just nudged me with her nose, and fell asleep. The answer is me. I smiled again, and I tucked Reyna's head over my arm, and I too, again, fell asleep, with a beautiful girl in my arms.
I woke up again, to the sound of songbirds singing their morning song. A warm stream of light hit my eyelids, and I opened them to see the beach calm, smooth, glittery. Reyna was still tucked with me, and I smiled at her celestial form. I suddenly realized, with a sudden surprise, I was sleeping with her in a hug. Would she be mad?
"Reyna, wake up." I called softly into her ear. Reyna woke up, yawning, stretching. I grinned, and checked my watch. 7:30. Hmm, not that bad for a person who wants to sleep all day.
"Percy," Reyna said softly, "Last night was fantastic."
I grinned, and got up, almost hitting my head on the top of the bunk. Reyna slid out of bed first, and chose her clothes. The usual yoga pants, and praetor things. Because of the peace between the camps, no one will be upset about Reyna wearing the armor. Well, except for Holly and Laurel.
"THERE MUST BE A WINNER!" Holly would scream.
"GREEKS WILL PREVAIL!" Laurel would screech.
Reyna ran into the bathroom, and I choose my clothes too. Hmm, maybe a jeans and praetor cape?
No.
Jeans and Camp Half-Blood t-shirt?
Yep. I quickly changed in them, and Reyna emerged from the bathroom moments later, hair still undone. Her long, straight, jet black hair was messed up, and from the determined look in her eyes, I knew what was coming.
"Percy, I'm going to teach you how to braid." Reyna announced.
Gosh dang it.
"Alright, but be warned, I might fail horribly." I said, and Reyna sat down on my bed.
"Percy, the most important thing about having your hair neat is to always have it brushed." Reyna instructed, and handed me a brush, "Just brush from the top to bottom. If you hit any tangles, just pick up that chunk, hold it firmly from the top, making sure no pain hit me while you brush it over, or, you could use your fingers then brush."
My brain was fried, but I tried it anyways. I slowly tried to brush the waist length hair, and suddenly, it seemed like a second nature.
"Great! Now, split my hair into three equal sections, or as equal as possible." Reyna said, and I parted her hair to what looked to be about equal.
"Here is how you do it. First, take the rightmost part, and cross it over the middle part. Now, take the other…." Reyna told me all the steps, and I slowly tried to follow it. I did the first part, then the second part, and soon, Reyna's hair was braided as well as she could do it.
"Oh my gods Percy." Reyna gasped as she ran her hand along her hair.
"It is good?" I asked nervously. I did NOT want to do that again.
"It is amazing." Reyna answered, and I was really, really glad.
"Reyna, we better get going to breakfast." I said, and Reyna got up, and together, we walked to the dining pavilion. The tables were already rearranged, and everyone was eating together, like one happy family.
Well, except for Holly and Laurel.
Ugh, why do they have to be so difficult?
I walked over to Chiron, and he greeted me.
"Good morning Percy." he said, eyes twinkling.
"Chiron, we have decided to stay and help the campers, and my mom is alright with it. Frank and Hazel are now official praetors of New Rome." I said, and Chiron nodded. Reyna and I sat down, and the usual meal routine started.
"To the gods!" Chiron called, and a thunderous reply answered this blessing. Nymphs poured out of the trees, the usual clattering of forks, laughter, and talk descended upon us. Soon, all the food was eaten, and everyone went out of the dining pavilion to do the the normal activities.
"Percy, Reyna, we have some campers who need a swords instructor, and we also have a canoe race between the Athena cabin and the Hermes cabin." Chiron said.
"I will go to the canoe race." I said.
"I will be the swords instructor." Reyna said, and she gave me a confident smile as she left. I went to the canoe lake, where I found the Athena cabin and the Hermes cabin waiting.
"Hi Percy." Malcolm greeted.
"Hi everyone. How are you planning to do this race?" I asked, and was bombed with ideas. These were the two that were shouted the most.
"ALRIGHT EVERYONE!" I yelled over the din, and they silenced, "The ones who want races between age group stand to the direction of the cabins! The ones who want two against two, stand to the other side!"
They all parted into two groups, and age group won.
"Age group won! Those who are 10 and younger, please stand over there. The others, sort out yourselves." I said, and I went to help the younger ones.
"Who is age 5?" I asked. Two girls raised their hands.
"Which cabin?"
"We do not know." one of them replied.
"That's fine. Can you please stand over there?" I asked, pointing to an area where the different age groups will stand.
"6?"
No one.
"7?"
A few people raised their hands. There were 4 people.
"Can you four please get into groups of two?" I asked, and they obeyed.
"8?"
None.
"9?"
8 people raised their hand. They divided into groups of two, and then, every person had a partner for a race.
"Malcolm, is everyone ready?" I asked, and we regrouped.
"Yes, but there is one 11 year old, and we are not sure what to do with her." he replied.
"There are two 5 year olds, but I think we shouldn't let them participate at the young age." I said, "We could let her take care of the younger ones and watch, so when they later get a chance, they will have a strategy." I said, and the three girls nodded, and sat by the bank to watch.
"Everyone listen up! I yelled, "The younger ones are going first. I would like the older campers to help them with the canoes!"
They did as I asked, and soon the 7 year olds went. I trailed them standing on water, and a pair of girls won.
"So, what's your name?" I asked.
"I am Sandra." one of them said.
"I am Melissa." the other said.
"Well Sandra and Melissa, great job! I will send you back to the bank, and when I call the winners, please stand up, alright?" I asked, and then nodded, and I sent a gentle wave to take all the younger ones back.
The races were going well. Of the nine year olds, a co-ed team won, their names are Evan and Daria. The 10 year olds winner was a pair of boys, by the names of Antoni and Josh. The eleven year olds, a co-ed team tied with a pair of girls. Co-ed was Elisi and Brenon. The girls were Viola and Vanessa.
11: co-ed, Brian and Nancy (AN: Hahahahahahaha. Well, you will understand of you helped me….)
12: girls, Sharda and Aleena
13: boys, Nick and Sam
14: tied, girls. Team 1: Alina and Jaida, Team 2: Shreena and Jessica
15: co-ed: Ava and Justin
16: girls, Alicia and Julia
17: boys, Connor and Travis, big surprise
That was all.
"Winners, come up!" I called, and they all came up: Sandra, Melissa, Evan, Daria, Antoni, Josh, Elisi, Brenon, Viola, Vanessa, Brian, Nancy, Sharda, Aleena, Nick, Sam, Alina, Jaida, Shreena, Jessica, Ava, Justin, Alicia, Julia, Connor, and Travis.
"Everyone give them a round of applause!" I called, and they all clapped, all being good sports. Then, everyone trickled out of the canoe area, and went of off to the the next activity.
Reyna POV
I walked into the arena, and the amount of campers was very few. I did a quick headcount, and there were only 10 people. Not a very promising group. Looking at them, there seemed to be one 6 year old, 3 twelve year olds, 4 fourteen year olds, one 16 year old, and one 18 year old. Looking at the 18 year old, it made me uncomfortable, being around someone older that me that I didn't know.
"Everyone, gather around." I ordered, and they all formed a semicircle around me, with the older person too close for personal space.
"What are we going to do Miss Reyna?" the youngest one asked.
"Well first, what is the skill you are learning as of now?" I asked, and 10 answers came at me. The one most called was the disarming technique.
"The one most called is the disarming technique. We should teach the younger ones how to do it." I said, and the 6 year old spoke again.
"Miss Reyna, I do not know how to hold a sword. This is my first day." she said.
"I will teach Alysi." the 16 year old volunteered, and I nodded. The 16 year old went off to find a sword for, what is her name? Alysi. I turned to the others.
"Everyone, get a partner about your age and size." I ordered, and they all found partners, except for the 18 year old, who thought he was too good for anyone.
"Reyna!" I heard a voice behind me yell, and I recognized the voice. Percy had finished the canoe races. I turned to him, and I ran to meet him.
"Percy, we need teach them how to disarm." I said, and Percy's eyes widened.
"That technique took me years to get!" Percy cried, but went to help the anyways.
"Percy!" I called, "I'm going to help the younger kids with more basic skills."
Percy nodded, then took out the Riptide, and started teaching the others how to disarm.
"Alysi, have you got a sword yet?" I asked as I walked over to her. I saw her and the other girl rummaging in the sword shed.
"No." she said sadly.
"Alysi, try this." the other girl said, and pulled out a dagger. Alysi tried to swing it, but it wouldn't work.
"Alysi, who is your immortal parent?" I asked.
"Miss Reyna, my mom is Hecate." she said.
"Maybe fighting talent you have is magic." I said, and she nodded.
Percy POV
"Dude, you better pay attention and stop staring at Reyna." I yelled for the 10th time at the 18 year old.
"Why should I?" he asked, absent minded "I like Reyna."
"Stop staring at my fiancé!" I cried, and he looked back with a jolt.
"Reyna's your fiancé?" he asked, angry. I nodded, and the rest of the class was staring at us, like an interesting tennis match. He yelled, and tried to strike me on the head. I blocked without even trying, no blessings, and he got knocked back.
"Seriously, Solaris, you should stop trying to get every girl that walked by you." one of the others said, shaking his head.
"Back to work!" I shouted, and they got back into where they were, well, except for Solaris. He kept on staring at Reyna.
"SOLARIS!" I yelled, and he jolted again. He scowled at me, but still got back to where he was.
"Again, the best combinations to use this with…." I said, and soon, they were sparring.
"Stop!" I said, and they stopped sparring, "We are going to have a championship match. The winner of all of them will spar me. If you do not want to do this extra sparring, you do not have to."
They all nodded, and waited for me to explain the rules.
"First, no hitting with the butt of the the sword. Second, no maiming. Third, no knocking unconscious. If any of you do this, you will automatically get disqualified. Fourth, there is a 2 minute time limit. If you get a tie, rock-paper-scissors it." I said, and they all nodded. Getting into partners, waiting for my cue.
"3… 2… 1… go!" I yelled, and I walked around, examining the fights.
"Solaris, you are out! You drew your sword along her arm." I called, and everyone stopped. The girl he was fighting was clutching her arm, and blood was seeping out at an alarming rate. I took out the ambrosia I always kept on me, and I gave it to her. She ate some of it, and the bleeding receded.
"But I didn't cheat!" Solaris whined, and I rolled my eyes.
"She saw you do it, and so did I. You are out, unless you want to get reported to Chiron for not following rules." I said, and he gave me a look of such hatred, and trudged to the benches.
"You get an extra 2 minutes!" I called, and immediately, the sparring continued. After two minutes, three rose to be the winners of the specific match.
"Take a quick break, then a match. Last one standing will be the winner." I said, and the one girl and two boys went to get some water. I heard a scream coming from Half-Blood Hill, and most campers ran there, weapons in hand, to intercept…
HOLY ZEUS.
The Chimera, full size, around 20 feet tall. A pack of hellhounds ran in, an entire legion of drancea came in, another Clazmonian sow, and a group of around 20 demigods poured into camp.
"Class dismissed!" I yelled, and the demigods, smart ones, ran to the incoming army. I ran over to Reyna, and she turned to me. I grabbed Reyna's hand, and together, we ran to see the incoming horde of monsters.
"Reyna! Get Guido and we will kill it from the air!" I yelled, and she nodded. I whistled, and so did Reyna. Clazmonian sow was starting to head for Hestia's fire, the heart of Camp. In a flash, the two pegasi came to us, and we jumped on, and started to head to the danger.
"Percy! Bows!" Reyna said, and we both summoned bows, and started to shoot. I shot arrows coated with fire, and Reyna shot arrows covered in poison. The arrow force started to knock the pig backwards, to the sound, away from the hearth. Then, the pig finally noticed us, and we kept on hitting it. I pulled out a celestial arrow, a special one, and I shot it. The arrow hit the Clazmonian sow on the side, and it disintegrated. I turned Blackjack, and there the Chimera was hurting demigods by the dozen. I looked at Reyna, and she nodded.
"Blackjack, drop us near the Chimera." I said.
Sure boss, but will you be alright? He asked, and I nodded, Guido did the same thing, and we dove to the Chimera, and we jumped off, and still shooting arrows, we hit the monster, and it suddenly disappeared. I put the bow away, and drew the Riptide, and ran to the demigod army, where they were hitting the youngest campers, almost killing them. I ran to them, and started a fight.
"My mind went on autopilot." I remember telling Rick Riordan, the senior scribe about my experience after the Styx. That is what happened again. I summoned waves of water to pull the demigods away, and the army thinned. They were all lying on the ground, either heavily wounded or dead, but they were not all from me. Some of the campers I was training came to help. I suddenly saw Solaris make his way to Reyna, but Reyna dashed away to help the demigods fighting the drancea. Solaris tried to follow, but was challenged by one of the other demigods. The team and I slashed through the army, and soon, there were only 4 people left.
"Stand back!" I yelled, and the team stood back. I summoned two bolts of lighting, and it hit Luke and Octavian, and their bodies arched when it hit their left hand. I summoned spears to hit them, but they disappeared. The last of the drancea were destroyed by Reyna, and no one was left. The camp suddenly cheered, and lifted me and Reyna on their shoulders.
We only hit….. Oh my Gods. I thought. Reyna and I, alone, have killed more that half the army.
This chapter is too long. I better stop. Anyways, thank you Leila Blue for helping me, even with your busy schedule. Also, thank you all for taking time out of your day to read what I wrote! I really am happy with all the amazing support I have gotten on this Fanficiton. This inspires to keep on writing for you guys!
~WarriorAngelReads
