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Nina:

She didn't know whether or not to be glad or disappointed.

Nina recently found out from Lacy that her best friend made a trip to New Hampshire without informing her earlier. She honestly didn't mind at first because she wanted to be over him already but she couldn't ignore the fact that Amber, Patricia, and Fabian were somewhere out there, having a great time without her.

Being the selfish person that she is, she always wanted to be there. She didn't care if she wasn't wanted. She didn't care if they were uncomfortable with her staring. She didn't even care if they would start forcing her to leave the room at once. She wouldn't listen anyways. She just needed something to do. Anything to do.

After lunch, her siblings and she headed directly to Archery where she would be sharing with the Apollo cabin. They still haven't forgiven her for what she did to their brother but they calmed down enough to help her hold a bow and shoot an arrow. Will Solace was the kindest of them all the moment and as he took charge helping the youngest of her cabin, he noticed that he really did care about Fabian enough to understand that there was always room for a change and that, even when he was in that immobilized state of life- which she still didn't understand- he still has something to live for.

It made her mad but guilty at the same time.

Her boyfriend walked over to them a few minutes before it ended, taking her hand in his and pulling her towards the lake where they would usually go to talk. She remembered that she once had a very interesting conversation with Jasper and Emmett here and she wished that she would at least know the reason behind those talks in the first place. She honestly finds everything too blurry. He was involved way too much.

"You've been acting strange lately, Nina. Is everything alright?"

Of course, nothing was even close to being alright. She was in a middle of an invisible emotional breakdown that was from Amber's very alarming decision. Not only that but she has to worry about the sake of her cabin that her many troubles are not going to affect them in the activities. She also has the other powerful campers at her tail because each cabin has a representative in hating her.

But she chose to lie anyways. "Yeah, I'm just tired."

"Look, I know it's been hard for you these past few weeks and seeing Fabian again before didn't help with your mood but you have to know that I will always be here for you. I don't care if Patricia will be here. I will always be here for you."

She sighed and nodded, looking at the distance where Percy and Annabeth were busy talking about Zeus-knows-what. And she wished that her life would be like theirs. Sure they have hundreds of enemies at their tails but at least they have each other and that would never change. And they were put to more events that brought them more together than apart. And she wished that life wouldn't be so hard for her. They could take it all out on her friends because she has had enough.

She was being selfish again.

If only you understand how horrible I really am. She thought to herself, wishing that she would be brave enough to tell Eddie this. I wish you would just start running away from me because I keep on bringing out the worst in people.

Nina started sobbing at the fact. Fabian was right to leave her. But she couldn't stop thinking about herself that she honestly wanted him to stay even when he was hurting. If he was here long enough to see her change for the better…

No, she never did that.

Eddie was there for her like he always was and she was thankful for the company. She didn't know whether or not it was a good thing but she was still glad. She needed someone to stay with her. She lacked attention. She needed someone. She was too vulnerable.

And she didn't know that until now.

Fabian:

Amber just sat there for a very long time, staring into space with her breathing even. Every once in a while, she would glance at me and sigh. He entered her mind now and then but he would usually find her thinking about memories that pained him more. So he opted not to do so anymore.

Em, Jake, and Seth tried very hard to dispose of the awkward silence but failed miserable in the end. They just didn't know the source of it all. And they wanted to. Renesmee would eventually mentally question him and he would answer that he has absolutely no idea, not mentioning once about any memory that would flash through her head. He wasn't comfortable recalling all of those near-death experiences, especially the ones that happened because he was trying to save Nina from her ultimate doom.

He would like to say that he regrets it but if he did, he would be lying.

"It's been a really long time ever since I've seen her truly happy. She's too worried, scared. I don't know. I know I should be mad at her but after everything that's happened to us, with the Mask and the Cup, I can't bear it. We've been through things much worse and this was just too much. I think she's overreacting when this was entirely her fault."

Everyone nodded in agreement, staring directly at her for more answers. Was that why she went here? She could always have just called to him in her mind. She knew that he was listening. And then she wouldn't have wasted all of her energy and money just to come. There has to be another reason. There just has to be.

"What else are you not telling us, Amber?" Alice gave Edward and Fabian a look similar to curiosity and anxiety. But they both just shrugged because this was the first time they had absolutely no answers for her. "There has to be something else."

All eyes were on the daughter of Aphrodite, making her shift uncomfortably on her seat. "I know it's very hard to believe and it's against every single camp rule…" she took a deep breath. "I just had to tell you that Percy and Annabeth are expecting a baby."

The entire family froze and absolute silence filled the room. Never once had they even considered that the eighteen year olds would have gone to that road. What would they do with the child? They couldn't possibly kill it or anything. They would keep him or her and they would raise her to be the person they want them to be.

Apparently, only Rosalie and Esme weren't disturbed by this fact. They were both very excited to go back to camp to meet the happy couple and if they ever get lucky, they could force them to get married so Alice would have another wedding to organize. The news wasn't actually sad because everyone was so happy for them. Many couples want what they are going to have and they shouldn't pass this opportunity to bring new life to this world.

"See, the demigods get more than you two." Emmett feigned disappointment as he shook his head pointedly at Bella and Edward. And the mind reader stood up from his seat and hit his brother before walking back to where his wife was seated. "Okay, so no more jokes about that." He rubbed the back of his head.

As they all resumed their conversation, all of those thoughts that he once had of the innocent couple was now gone. It was terrifying how everything seemed to change with just one piece of information. "How did you know this, Amber?"

"Ever since I started avoiding Nina, I've grown closer with Piper and Annabeth. And she just kinda told us when the guys were busy. I would have just told it to you mentally but I found it much better if you found out in person. She wanted me to tell you because Annabeth knew that Rosalie, Bella, and Esme could help her with the pregnancy."

Many glanced nervously at the sixteen year old sitting next to her boyfriend, her bronze ringlets covering her face in embarrassment. Surprisingly, they were technically in the same predicament as Renesmee's parents for Alice couldn't see what will happen to the said child when she grows up so they were very blind to the future. But the child birth and the pregnancy would be the same as the normal ones and so no one has to worry about anyone dying.

I don't think I could come back there. He thought quietly to his bronze haired brother, exposing him to his many worries. I'm not ready to see her again.

And Edward smiled, placing a hand on his shoulder. Don't worry about it, Fabian. We got your back.

Annabeth:

It has been exactly two weeks since she found out.

She hasn't told her parents yet and she was afraid that if she does, they would judge her so quickly and rant to her about teenage pregnancies. Most especially from her real mother who still hasn't approved of their relationship after two years of it. But she was also glad. Because the human being inside her was Percy's and she couldn't be any happier than that. And he or she would be so perfect.

When Annabeth told her boyfriend what had happened, she couldn't believe that a man with ADHD would stand still for so long. She was actually worried that he might faint because she hasn't seen him in a state of shock before. Of course who wouldn't feel the same way? They were very careful when they did the act and they didn't know how this was even possible. But her only fear at that moment, even though it was useless, was that Seaweed Brain might leave her. She later realized that he was very excited and would be the best father that he could be.

The Cullens came on Sunday morning. Esme pulled her to a hug strong enough to make her lack breathing for a few moments but made her feel loved. The mother has grown very fond of her ever since they took care of the children together and she already treated her as part of her family even when she wasn't even close to being one. And the boys congratulated Percy with smiles and celebratory pats that made him feel for once that he has done a good thing.

It was Fabian who finally approached her.

I'm very happy for you, Annabeth. He told her. She wasn't used to having someone in her head but she didn't mind now. She was happy in the arms of the man that she loves truly with everything that she has. And I don't know if this will help but we want you to stay at our home. It is alright if you choose to deny but Esme and Rosalie want to be there for you so bad. It has been such a long time since they have seen an actual baby and hold it in their arms. He took a longing glance at Renesmee and flashed a dazzling grin which made her smile and snuggle closer to Jacob.

She didn't expect that they would offer such a thing when their family was already so large. They already have too much to worry about and Edward once said that they would have to worry about the Volturi knowing that some campers know of their existence. But most of them chose to ignore the threat for now because they knew that it would be very easy to forget when they ask for their godly parent's help.

Percy honestly wasn't opposed to the idea at all. Sally and Paul would be very understanding of the circumstances and they would openly let their son stay with two responsible parent figures until everything was settled. This was Carlisle's idea and he already offered free check-ups when needed. So she really needed those benefits. She was just worried about who would lead camp without them. She knew that Jason and Piper are capable but they weren't used to such power over so many. Well, Piper wasn't at least.

"It would be fine. They would do great with them. And you need to take a break from training." Her boyfriend placed his two hands on her hips, his thumb brushing lightly over her stomach to remind them of the little creature growing each day. "But whatever you choose to do, I would be with you."

Annabeth has never been gladder to have such a man with her.

She thought about it for a long time but eventually chose for the sake of the baby and of them. The Cullens may have wanted to live a life in solitude but they changed and openly accept those who they wanted to know better. Esme was happy with the idea that they weren't so alone. And maybe the pack was the one to thank for that. If it wasn't for Jacob and Quil and Seth and Embry and Leah, they would still be the family who everyone was scared and amazed of at the same time. But that's only a theory of hers.

That night, they quickly packed and made arrangements for a temporary Senior Counselor in the Athena Cabin (they chose Malcolm, of course). Chiron bid them farewell, with Grover at their heels just to see them off with Juniper in his arms. And all of their friends waved them goodbye from the top of the hill as they walked down, only looking back once to wave back.

"It will only be temporary, Wise Girl." He reassured her, "And after that, when we come back, there would be a new addition to the family." And she smiled at the fact and kissed him softly as a thank you.

Nina:

She didn't bother leave her cabin to say goodbye to the couple. She didn't even care when Amber went inside to tell her that she came back. She just stayed and moped and cried and did everything to forget the man who just left, then came back, then left again. And she wished that the reason he came back was because he still cared about Nina and that he wanted to tell her that he still loved her. But he didn't do that.

And he would never do that.

When her former best friend slammed the front door of her cabin shut, she knew that she just got her angry again when she was already opting to forgive her. She wishes that she wasn't being the desperate girl that she is. And he should be supportive of her friends and boyfriend. She should be the one to go there and beg for Amber to help her change her ways and make her a better person. Because she wasn't. And she wanted to be.

During dinner that day, Chiron announced that the temporary Camp Leaders would be Jasper, Piper, and Leo. They would be taking Annabeth's and Percy's place in their short leave and our camp director would be happy if everyone cooperated. And no one even made a single comment. They all just sincerely applauded when the trio stood from their chairs and waved and smiled and waved and smiled.

She didn't care anymore.

Nina was sitting by the Canoe Lake, her feet submerged underwater and her hands placed limply on her sides, when she heard the familiar voice with the thick British accent that made her smile when they were still back in London. She actually wished that they would be there again, solving mysteries and being normal teenagers. "You should've been there, you know, when Percy and Annabeth were leaving. Everyone would have lightened up about you."

"If that was the case, then I should show my face more often." This got a giggle from the daughter of Aphrodite and she smiled at how much she missed hearing her friend laugh at her idiotic comments.

"I miss being sixteen. You know, when we used to go to adventures and run around trying to get away from trouble." Amber sighed, "I never thought I would ever say this but I miss Victor. He always made things… interesting." And they laughed together for a really long time.

But silence eventually overcame them. "If I never came to the Academy, everything would have been easier."

"No," Amber shook her head in protest. "If you never came to Anubis House, Fabian would have been the book nerd that everyone would tease. You challenged him to be better because he wanted to help you with everything. You were perfect for each other until you weren't. But I don't think it stopped. You still are. You just deny it."

"Do you think we still have a chance, you know, to be together?" This question has been bothering her ever since they started the topic about their many adventures. He was always one of them. She knows that because each of the quests, there would be a faded blurry part that she could never recall. So she knew that he was there with her.

The blonde stared off to the distance, "It's very hard to say. You two try so hard to be away from the other when you know there are times when Fate works its magic that you can't anymore avoid seeing them. Like Annabeth's pregnancy for example. Something told me that I should be closer to the daughter of Athena and soon afterwards, she told me the news that brought me to their house that brought them to you. If you just try to be together, then everything would have been fine."

"So?" she still hasn't answered the question.

"I honestly think that you do. There are people out there who are made for one another and if they just learn to search for them patiently, without having to screw up because they were too anxious and excited to meet them or see them, then everything would have been alright. If you just take one step at a time, Nina, and not rush into things so quickly, then you wouldn't have been in this situation in the first place." Amber finalized, smiling at her.

And maybe, she was right. Nina has to take things slow.

Fabian:

He honestly hasn't seen Esme so happy in his entire existence. And Rosalie changed entirely as she hovered protectively over Annabeth who would usually shake her head at her. He found it very comical when they first started because the couple wasn't used to such fine living before but they quickly adapted like they always do. And Percy formed a visible bond with the wolves and Fabian's brothers with ease, already joking around with them on the second day. Sure they met before but this was different. They actually get to talk more because they see each other more.

I'm glad that you didn't leave her, Perce. Fabian has always wanted to enter his mind because he found the son of Poseidon very intriguing. He just never found the time because he was always busy with someone else. And now, now that he did, he regretted not doing it earlier. He was interesting and very intelligent. The only problem was that the thoughts were never voiced out and before they could, Percy would change his mind quickly and answer with such a stupid statement that he would regret doing what he did.

The said man turned to him and smiled, shaking his head. I love her and I would never leave her. She's my world, Fabian, and this baby would prove to them that what we have isn't what they think it is.

Patricia and Lou Ellen found the company useful when they needed to escape reality. Annabeth was very good a visualizing things for them and she showed them what she wanted the child to be, whichever gender.

This got him curious. So far, there were no boundaries for him other than Bella. He could do everything he wanted with his mind and he would want to know what he could do and where it would stop. And so, he took a deep breath and concentrated hard on Annabeth's womb, searching for something he didn't know and wanting answers that he couldn't get. He didn't even know if this was possible because he has never done something like this before, not even something close.

And soon, he found out that the baby was a boy.

He didn't know how he knew but it gave a… sign. He wasn't sure how to describe it. It wasn't a concrete thought but it was very close to one. There were just hints of how he looked, like a very clear ultrasound or like he was watching the baby move from the inside of the mother's stomach. But it showed him everything he needed and he would say the fact when they were ready to be mind blown by the child's developing mind.

I honestly don't know how you do it, Fabian, but I have to say that your abilities are even more powerful than Alice's. Edward was amazed when he read his mind, him keeping nothing from his brother because he wanted to know soon if he would be accurate or not. And you're sure he's a boy?

Fabian shook his head no. There might be a possibility to change because the fetus is still too young for the gender to be determined but it was the clearest thing I could see for now. I'll try when Annabeth's in her second month. It would be easier to enter the baby's mind by then.

Ed nodded in understanding, placing a hand on his shoulder to tell him how great he's been doing ever since he was changed. And how proud he was to be his brother, even when they were just adopted.

As the family moved to give the couple some time alone, he ran with Patricia back to the small river to talk to her about what happened. And they would laugh and kiss and just smile at each other until the sun comes down. And he never thought that he would ever be so glad to be the person that he is right now because he was so happy. Although something still felt incomplete, he chose to ignore that to finally let the content rein him over and overtake him. He wished that he would always be able to feel like that.

"How are you taking everything?" he asked, even when he knows perfectly well that she was glad for the new company. Fabian thinks that it was healthy for a human to have other friends than vampires and a daughter of Hecate. Even when Lou Ellen would gladly talk to her when needed, she was too busy with Seth.

She laughed, her back vibrating as she leaned on his chest. He let her scent fill his nose and never once did he mind. He found it comforting. "I think you already know that."

"Well, I'm glad. But we have a lot to do and so little time for you."

Nina:

Has it been a week already since the camp changed leadership?

It almost felt as if it were only a few hours for there weren't any distinct changes to notice. Of course, no one was used to seeing Jason, Piper, and Leo on the podium where the former camp leaders stood but they followed tradition. Nina knew from how they were acting that the campers would barely even notice the couple's absence because they were so taken care of. She almost laughed at the idea.

Eddie has grown distant. Never once this past three days has he talked to her, always locked up in his cabin. Through the window, it is clear that he was worried and pacing. He heard from Amber that Patricia has moved on from him, that she found someone else who cared for her more even when they didn't quite fit well together. At least she found someone who truly loved her. She didn't care if it was wrong. Fabian loved her.

Ever since Nina's boyfriend found out, he has imprisoned himself inside. And he would only leave to take one meal a day before continuing the constant anxiety attack. He didn't feel comfortable about their relationship because he was so used to seeing the daughter of Ares in his arms. Not Fabian's. And he envied him for being the person who comforted her. She could sense as much for she feels the same way to the now unfamiliar red-head.

"How was I supposed to know that he was going to act this way? I don't see the future, Nina. Could you please just stop blaming me for everything!" She didn't know why but she came knocking on the Aphrodite cabin's door and screamed at her best friend out of all the worry, finding an output from what she feels of Eddie. And Amber took it as if she was being insulted, which she technically is. Nina felt bad but she didn't care. She needed to get it out of her mouth.

"Well you could have at least let him down softly. How do you think he would react to hearing that his ex-girlfriend was now with his roommate?" The daughter of Hecate knew that she just ruined all of the chances of rebuilding their friendship until it was whole again and all of the hard work that they have made in the past week just went to waste. No, she didn't feel bad. She felt absolutely horrible for this. Horrible!

The blonde just slammed the door to her face, making her take so many steps backwards in shock and fear. Never once has she made Amber so mad and she didn't like to see what will happen if she is. And Nina groaned as she stomped towards the charm covered cabin, ignoring the intricate enchantments carved to the stone bricks that her house was made of. "You shouldn't have done that. You know it wasn't her fault." Trevor shook his head disapprovingly at her choice in action.

"Well I am sorry for disappointing you but I seriously need to take it out on someone." She spat coldly on her brother's face. "So why not the person who brought him to this state of panic in the first place?"

The large sphere of power started to reform in front of her as all the anger and energy moved to it, letting the invisible sphere grow and grow. Everyone in the cabin knew what she can do so they weren't surprised to see what she was doing. She didn't like it. They were snooping around her private business.

No one talked to her from that moment on, giving her very evil looks as if she was the traitor and they were the ones betrayed. And she hated how her temper became worse when it was supposed to be better. And she blamed herself for being friendless, for being ignored. For being the outsider who never belonged. She has always been that, from the moment she stepped inside Anubis house. They were right on their first impressions. She wasn't meant to be with them after all.

"I'm sorry." She apologized sincerely to her entire cabin that night before curfew, her head bowed low with fresh tears in her eyes. "I really am. I didn't know what came into me and I know it was my fault but I put the blame in everyone else. I really am sorry."

Her siblings forgave Nina easily, wrapping their arms effortlessly around her and bringing her back home to the one place she was supposed to belong. "We know you can't help it. And it isn't entirely your fault, Nins. They just put you into more than you can handle and I know if I was in your place, I would have snapped. But you try to be collected and calm even when it was so hard. We should have understood." Mitch smiled as she said those words, placing all of the effort and love to her.

"Thank you" she finally answered.

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