Hi … Okay I haven´t update for a really, really long time and I am sorry, but I had a few problems... I couldn´t update and I still really don´t want to post this, cause it´s crappy... Anyway for those who think: "I have given up on this." No definitely not. If and only if I would ever give up on this I would inform you, cause there would be someone who could continue this for those who actually enjoy reading this story. So forget about those ideas...
To the story. I also noticed that I lost track of the main story and I will try to get back on track as fast as possible. Those of you who have ideas to do so... I would be glad to hear them... (Private message, to not ruin the ´surprise´ ) I kinda don´t seem to find the right... story line to write on.
Okay enough of this...
Here we go...
Thalia´s PoV
"... we, the Gods of Olympus, shall watch over you as you prove your worth in this fight. Fight with honor, courage and-"
My father just held one of his super boring speeches for the campers and Hunters. The ones who took part in the Game, which were all of them I guess, were already at their respective islands and looked up at the sky where the Gods sat in their thrones on a floating platform. No kidding.
They were dressed in war robes and were in their giant form, so they could be seen even though they floated so far away. I found that whole floating in the sky above and all the lightning and crashing waves kinda flashy. Well, whatever...
Zeus stood and spoke, his voice booming everywhere... After ten seconds I couldn´t listen anymore. It was boring as hell, yet all the others looked on in respect.
A different time, alright.
I ,however, looked around for Artemis or Diana. I hadn´t seen her since this morning and the incident with Percy...
Thinking about that I had a pretty good idea what she was doing... But a feeling told me it wasn´t what I´d imagined it to be...
I was brought out of my musings as I finally heard the words I had waited for ,what felt like a eternity...
"Without further ado..." Far too late for that... " ...let the Games begin!"
A cheer went through the islands as, with the stamp of Zeus staff, lightning flashed through the sky signaling the Start of the Game.
Just then Artemis times two appeared in a flash. One of them seemed angry and the other confused... Artemis confused? That could only mean one thing...
"Okay Hunters! Since you are all here now..." At that she glared at Artemis who didn´t seem to even notice. "... make me proud!" With this she disappeared again.
"Hey Diana! Did you have fun with Percy?"
I smirked, finally getting a reaction as she shot out of her thoughts and... blushed...? Now that was interesting!
"Let´s go you two! We have to get these flags!"
Zoe stood ready at the fragile wooden bridge as she shouted for us and Artemis used that distraction of mine to get away. So I let it slip... for now.
Before I rushed after them I heard some Hunters whisper.
"I bet they are dead in a day." One now known as the ´Dumbass´ said to another.
"I give them half a da-" Before she could finish an arrow, which magically moved on it´s on from my quiver, shot past her head.
"You do your job, we do ours..."
With that I turned around and quickly crossed the bridge.
Now the fun begins...
Nico´s PoV
The game had already started and still no sign of Percy. All the campers had suddenly disappeared in a bolt of lightning leaving me alone with the wolves and Percy was still nowhere to be seen.
I would miss all the fun...
"Come on Percy! Don´t do that to me!"
If Artemis killed him I would personally drag his ass back from Tartarus just so that I can kick it! Then again he seemed to be all powerful, so... that could be kinda hard...
Speaking of the all-powerful Demigod...
"There you are Percy! What in the Hades were you doing! We... Percy?"
Percy didn´t even notice me he just walked in deep thought eyes fixed on the ground... He was totally out of it... And there aren´t many things that could make Percy Jackson, Hero of Olympus, become like this...
"You had fun with Artemis Percy?" I smirked and his expression was priceless. Shocked, dazed, embarrassed, a tad bit angry and even more embarrassed. Priceless.
"N-No I-I... N-Nothing happened." Oh yeah, something happened.
"Yeah sure, bro... " I wanted to say more but faltered under Percy´s glare... He then turned around and began to walk away.
"Let´s go!" His voice was the last thing I heard before we flashed.
Suddenly I felt like losing reality and rather twisted and a second later I registered myself splashing into the ocean. When I finally fought my way back to the surface under the waves I saw Percy standing on land in front of me.
"Did you need a bath this much, Nico?" There he goes paying me back... I really had it coming.
"Yeah... anyway... How did you find the island?" I asked as I got out of the water. At least he was as nice as to dry me up...
"I am all powerful remember? … And there were huge storm clouds with huge lightning flashes in the distance... so yeah..."
"Zeus and his huge ego. Yo-" I was cut short as Percy raised his arm crouching on the ground looking into the dark woods. Only a bit of moonlight shone through the tree tops and then I heard rustling noises and a few whispers as a group of six shadows moved through the night.
"...should be halfway across the island."
"Those little girls won´t even see what hit them..."
They rushed past us pretty fast as we still sat crouched against a tree. As I looked up I saw a glint in Percy´s eyes as he grinned.
"Should we follow them?"
"No let´s go the other way. We take their flag before they get back. They won´t even see what´s coming."
Well, I knew the Hunters could handle themselves pretty good and even if they lost their flag, the others will too.
"So we steal the flag. I like that." I said as I put on my gladiator like helmet, hiding my face and lowering my voice a bit. Percy did the same, his voice now sounding pretty hollow and his eyes seemed to glow in the shadow of his face mask.
"No. We steal all flags..."
Yep, that definitely should be fun...
Artemis´ (past) PoV
I couldn´t believe it. I , Artemis, was mocked by a boy. Even I had to admit that he was powerful... for a Demigod, but he got away from me. My prey could get away.
And yet he intrigued me.
How can it be that someone like him existed for so long without even the Gods noticing? He could be with the Titans and they hid him from us, but he didn´t seem like an enemy...
"...Heracles will win this fight. Not even your Hunters can defeat him, my daughter."
I was a bit taken aback by that statement and didn´t know how to answer to the King of Gods... and yet I did.
"My Hunters aren´t weak. I think these games might surprise you, father."
Zeus looked at me for a moment and I hoped I didn´t upset him but then … he bellowed with laughter.
"Very well, daughter, we shall see."
With that my attention was drawn back to the Game. Of course I would watch over my new Huntresses as they made their way through the dark cautious but slowly.
They seemed all determined and that was something they needed to be. The chances for the three of them to get even one flag were slim to non-existent, but it was a Test of a Goddess and as such a honor to even receive.
As I looked at my three Hunters-to-be I could only think of one thing.
Please don´t do anything stupid...
Artemis´ /Diana´s PoV
"Are we there yet?"
"No."
"Are we there now?"
"No."
"We already walked for hours! We have to be there."
"..."
"Ar-"
Finally I managed to shut Thalia up through a glare that promised pain. Zoe found it seemingly amusing as she happily walked after us. She was more cheerful than I could remember, yet still nervous.
Despite Thalia´s annoying questions she was kind of right. We should be at least near the next island as we followed the coast and that meant we could be attacked any second now. The sea was restless to our right side and still no-
"Ahh! Help!"
I was taken out of my thoughts by Zoe´s cry. When I looked ahead she dangled upside down from a tree. I face palmed when I saw this. A Hunter walking into a trap. Great.
A few seconds later we heard footsteps rushing towards us.
"Calm down."
Just then there were footsteps. We wouldn´t make it in time and from the sound of it we were heavily outnumbered.
"We will follow you and free you later just go with them until we act."
With that Thalia and myself rushed into hiding before we saw the campers. They were quite pleased with their catch...
"What do we have here. Are you lost little girl?" Zoe remained indifferent and said nothing.
"Get her back to camp!"
They were quite foolish for warriors. Why would there be only one Hunter or Camper trying to attack their flag? Well the nature of men...
We followed them until we finally saw the bridge.
"What do we do now?"
"I get the flag and you free Zoe. You just have to distract them for a moment before they reach the bridge."
At that Thalia began to grin as she seemed to like that idea. I didn´t even want to know what she would do with those poor campers and got into position to rush on the island. And then I waited for the...
"We are under attack!"
"Where are they?"
Then I heard a few sounds I didn´t even know how to describe... Painful, maybe? As Thalia zapped one after another enemy I rushed over the bridge and took my knifes out.
On the bridge the first few campers were already running to help the groupon the other side and they stood in my way. Bad idea.
They were quickly taken care of as I evaded their slashing attempts and pushed them over the side of the bridge... Of course none of them died just got wet... I guess.
On the island itself weren´t many campers and I got to the flag without trouble.
When I grabbed the flag it began to shrink and got quite handy so that I could attach it to my belt. Those campers were quite weak … It seemed we got lucky not choosing the other one since there would then be the children of the Big Three.
I didn´t have much time to think and rushed back over the bridge pushing the ones off that managed to grab the rope... unintentionally of course.
When I got back I saw Thalia sitting on a pile of campers and grinning wildly. Zoe seemed exhausted but also managed to take a few out.
"I guess they really wanted to win against the Hunters. The teams are quite unbalanced..."
"Yes so it seems..."
I felt a little compassion as I looked at the sunrise.
The ones who attacked the other camp would be beaten up pretty bad...
Poor fools...
Percy´s PoV
"Percy. I think it won´t be that easy to get the flag..."
"Come on it will be fun!" My voice still sounded hollow through the mask, so it didn´t sound as cheerful.
The sun was just rising as we sat hidden, looking at our target, the flag. I had to admit it was rather well guarded and the guards didn´t seem like pushovers.
"Okay, we should make an impression. Stealthy won´t work. Don´t worry I will distract them good and you take the flag."
With that said I jumped into the sea. I thought I heard Nico sigh... Anyway...
I shot into the water and swam for the backside of the island. They would get a surprise alright. A moment later I shot back out from the water and landed on the edge of the island, the sea at my back. The campers noticed me immediately.
"Who are you?" Asked the camper a guy with a mask covering his face appearing out of nowhere.
"Let´s call me Chaos."
Right after that I send him flying with a stream of water with a punching motion of myself. Finally I got their undivided attention as six camper surrounded me. Suddenly a stream of water shot towards my head which I could evade, but barely.
There had to be children of the big three here... Just Great. The next thing was a thunder bolt from above... I had to jump to the side and send another water stream towards them.
After that I went into close combat as I used my chain to pull one of them from his feet. The next one already slashed at me but I blocked it with the chain holding the sword from my face.
Another one came from the side and I kicked him in the stomach.
I evaded slash over slash over slash before I finally saw Nico waving with the flag before disappearing.
I jumped back from the camper I had just blocked and skidded to a halt at the edge, where I started.
"Well, Ladies. It has been fun, but it´s time to leave."
I just held my hand forward and a huge wave immediately covered me as it crashed into the island before me. I was in the tube so to speak.
Immediately after that I flashed to Nico.
"See? Easy as pie."
"Yeah, sadly you forgot them."
"We got the flag."
We fist bumped in victory while I grinning, before...
´BOOM´
A huge crash shook the island as a huge light came from the other side. Smoke slowly rose from there and I could only imagine who was responsible...
"Heracles..."
Okay that´s it... As I said I didn´t want to post this just yet but I did anyway. Hope you like it anyway. This time the update won´t take as long, don´t worry! Promise.
Until next time ...
Dowy Sixst Haevens