Hello! Thanks for taking the time to keep up with the story! I tried to make this one a bit longer than the others, as requested. I hope that after a long time of waiting this chapter will help fill in some of the void that you guys have been feeling.
DISCLAIMER: I do not own the PJO Series
Luna's POV:
It was now morning, the rays of sunlight shinning through the window. I had been here in the Hermes cabin for some time now. I had gotten used to living in such a small space. I didn't even really have a square of space to herself, the floor was practically covered with campers. You really couldn't even walk around without waking someone up. I groaned softly, turning her back away from the sun lit window. My thoughts still drifted back towards the game last night. I had granted my team victory, but what bothered me the most was the fact that some invisible force had managed to land a blow on me just before I had shot the flag towards her team.
It had left two clear messages. One, that someone clearly didn't like me and was out to get me. Two that whoever had attacked me, was able to do so undetected. A sigh escaped my lips. Even though I was a bit worried, curious even, as to how my attack had managed to hit me before I could get a good look at who had struck me.
Another sigh escaped my lips, as I pulled her covers over my head. I was still thinking about the incident yesterday, but I was more concerned about that dream I kept having. A women, no, a goddess had been chasing a man. More specifically a hunter from the look of things.
I had felt a strange connection to the dream, it was like I had been there when everything went down. I shook her head. It was just a dream, I was probably just over thinking things. Eventually, the rest of the cabin began to stir from their slumber. Even though I wanted to rest a bit longer, I knew better. If I wanted a hot shower, I better get up fast. After all, it was first come first serve. I had learned that the hard way, especially the first morning I had stayed here.
*Start Flashback*
Travis and Connor hadn't messed with me since the whole skeleton incident happened. Though, I couldn't help but notice them smiling like idiots. I watched them cautiously, I still didn't trust them, they spelled trouble for me. However, I was expecting to be tricked sooner or later considering who I was now living with. What I hadn't expected was who would spring the prank on me.
Kaden, a somewhat quiet and mysterious individual, usually kept to himself. Most of the campers had at least tried to talk to me, but Kaden often avoided conversations altogether. I tired a few times to speak with him, but to no avail. The only time he had talked to me was when he told me about the shower rule. According to him, since I was the new kid, I had to shower last. I didn't argue with him, I was actually quite pleased that he had finally started a conversation with me. I never really thought to question him, so I did as I was told.
I walked into the shower, humming a bit as I turned on the water. At first, nothing came out, causing me to frown. Just as I was about to switch stalls, water began to pour our. So I went back and set me tings down, and at first my eyes felt irritated. I ignored it, thinking that maybe it was just shampoo in my eyes. However, it only seemed to hurt even more. Just when I thought it couldn't get any worse, I found out that the water was actually salt water. It was then that I yelp as the salty water was now replaced with mud that trickled down onto my skin and hair. I found myself covered in mud, and I stormed out, a towel covering my figure.
That was when I saw Kaden chuckling at me. I glared at him
"you little punk! Are you serious? What the hell Kaden" I yelled.
He simply snickered "It's your own fault, I mean I never thought you'd be so gullible as to trust me so easily. I mean come on, you know nothing about me" he commented.
I stalked over to him, and attempted to hit him, only to miss as he slipped out from underneath my arm.
He smiled mischievously at her again "In this world it's first come first serve... and you should really learn the basic rules for survival, the strong prey on the weak... or in your case the clever prey on the oblivious" he said.
With that, he walked away, as if nothing had ever happened at all.
*End Flashback*
I never trusted Kaden after that, but apart of me wondered why he even pulled all of these pranks. I shook my head, I needed to get up before I ended up with a cold shower, or worse.
After managing to get a hot shower, I changed, and quickly headed out to my assigned activities. Some of the other campers avoided me after the game last night. Others admired my talent, and tried to ask for advice. I could feel the eyes of the other councilors watching me, trying to figure out who my parent was. Most people thought I was a child of Apollo, since my archery skills were unmatched.
However, I had my doubts about Apollo being my father. Every time I thought about Apollo, a shiver would run down my spine. Something felt wrong when I thought about who my parent was. I shook my head, as I stood aimlessly in the middle of the hill. I didn't want to think about this right now, but I was in deep thought. I frowned, my arms crossed as I thought about other things.
"...na"
I blinked. Did someone just call out to me? No, I was just imagining things.
"...una... Luna!"
I napped out of my sudden trance and turned as I noticed Percy walk up to me. He looked at me concerned "Hey are you ok? I've been calling out to you for a while now" he said.
I blinked again "ah, I'm fine... I was just thinking about a few things" I replied.
Percy studied me before he opened his mouth to speak "Hey if it's about who your parent is, don't worry about it so much. I'm sure you'll figure it out soon, you'll probably be claimed in a week or two" he said.
I knew he was trying to make me feel better, but I knew he was only saying this to keep my mind at bay. I smiled softly, punching his arm playfully "Yeah, you're right... thanks" I added, coughing lightly.
He laughed softly "at least you're smiling again" he commented.
I rolled her eyes "shouldn't you be at the fighting arena?" I asked.
Percy smiled "shouldn't you be at the archery range?" he replied back, as I punched his arm again, as we laughed going our separate ways.
Kaden's POV:
I sat on the Hermes cabin porch. My eyes rested on the newbie, Luna. She was entertaining to say the least, especially when pulling pranks on her. I continued to stare at her, as I noticed that son of the sea god, Percy if I remembered correctly, talking to her again. From what I had observed, those two seemed to be getting really close to each other. I sighed, placing a hand on his cheek lightly.
"Spying on her again I see" a voice said behind me.
I jumped a bit surprised by the sudden voice. When I noticed who it was, I just relaxed to a certain degree "oh... it's just you" I said.
The blond demigod raised an eyebrow, her hand on her hip "Just me?" she asked.
I sighed again, "what do you want this time Annabeth?" I questioned, my eyes moving back to the two I was watching before.
Annabeth was practically the only person I trusted, respected even. She had helped me out a few times, of course she was also the one who kept me in check as well. Sometimes my tricks went a little bit too far. That's beside the point though "so, why grace my with your presence today? I have a pretty good guess as to why you're here though... I do have to say, you were quite nasty during that game last night" I said, smiling mischievously.
she sighed softly "so you did know then, more like you were keeping tabs on me" she said.
I lifted his hands up in defense "hey now, it was obvious you were up to something... what with her getting close to Percy and everything" I teased, referring to Luna.
It was clear I had hit a nerve, and Annabeth looked down at him "when I tripped her, I thought she'd be surrounded easily. I didn't think she'd come up with the idea to shoot the flag toward her team. What's even worse is that even though I used my cap to sneak up on her and make her lost her balance, she still managed to win the game"she said, a bit upset at the thought.
I chuckled at her words "you have to admit, even her plan was worthy of Athena" I said.
Annabeth shrugged, I was right to a certain degree. Luna had earned a small portion of respect from Annabeth. However, that didn't mean that she had to like her anymore than before. She seemed to be watching as Percy and Luna went there separate ways. They seemed to be getting back to their assigned camp activities. A sigh escaped her lips, before she heard me stand up "better get going huh? Don't want to get another lecture from 'you know who' again" I said, as he waved lazily at her.
Annabeth watched as I walked away towards the climbing wall. She decided to make her way to her own activities. I took one more glace, before stopping "this could prove to be very entertaining" I whispered, smiling.
Percy's POV:
I made my way over to my next camp activity, and practice my swordplay. As I trained, I demolished one dummy after the other, when I heard the bushes rustling. I stopped, and turned my attention back towards the source of the noise. Curious, I stopped what I was doing and took a look as I investigated. As I walked deeper into the forest, I saw none other than Nico. I relaxed at the sight of my friend "Nico" I said, walking over to him.
I studied the younger boy, waiting for him to speak "Percy... it's time, you know you'll have to do it... I need your answer," he said, getting straight to the point.
I looked towards the ground, "alright... we leave tonight" I said, still not sure if I was really ok with the idea.
Nico simply nodded, and then vanished into the shadows. I let out another sigh "is this really the only way?" I questioned myself, as I walked slowly back to the fighting arena.
So how was it? Like the longer chapter? Please review, and let me know what can be improved! Also, Please note that Luna, and Kaden are my OC, they are not in the original PJO series.
~SpazzticPanda~
