"Morning Olivia, did you sleep well?" Percy asked.
I woke up at the sound of his voice and sit on the bed.
"Yeah, I had a nightmare-free sleep. Your up early," I said
"I have to go train some younger kids today. Would you like to come with me to train them?" He asked
Is he serious? Why would Percy ask an unexperienced camper like me to help train children? Don't get me wrong, I don't really hate kids, but I don't know if I can help them.
"Uh...Olivia, Are you still there?"
Percy waved his hand in front of my face. It got me out of my thoughts.
"Percy, I'm still in my pajamas. I'll come with you once I changed into my original clothes." I said.
"Oh ok, I'll be waiting for you at the arena then. See ya later," Percy said while stepping out of the cabin.
Hmmph... He could of at least wait for me here. I took a quick shower and picked out my outfit for the day. I was wearing an orange T-shirt with my dark blue jacket and a black skirt with green shoes. Also, I put my trident necklace on my neck. I didn't want to lose the only thing that resembles dad even though he's a jerk.
I exited the cabin and went to the Arena. The Arena kinda looks like the colosseum in Ancient Rome on the outside. I entered the building and saw Percy teaching a group of younger kids how to fight with their swords. Most of the kids are 11 -12-year-olds.
"Olivia, glad you can make it," Percy exclaimed.
The group of kids turned to me.
"Yep," I said trying to act casual.
"Good, you can come and help me," he said
"Fine, I do need to practice my sword-fighting skills anyway," I said while joining the group.
This is my first and going to my last time fighting here. I'm not going to stay in the arena for long.
"Alright, we're going to learn ho to deflect a sword for class today," Percy said.
A little boy raised his hand.
"Yes, Felix," Percy said.
"Are you going to show us?" Felix asked
Percy nodded
"If I'm going to give you guys a demonstration, then Olivia will have to be my partner," Percy said with a smirk.
Oh no! Percy's planning something. ok, So, I went up next to him and get into a fighting stance with a sword in my right hand. I fight right-handed.
"Ready whenever you are, Seashell," I said while smiling.
"Very funny, Sea princess. Let's dance," Percy said getting into position with his sword Riptide (a.k.a Anaklusmos).
We began to fight while the kids were watching. I know that Percy is the greatest swordsman that was the successor of a Hermes camper that died during the Titan's war. I forget his name though. I was swinging my sword, but he blocked with his own sword. Then Percy swung his sword and I dodged it. This fight scene might take long, so I'll shorten it for you guys.
Well, it turns out that Percy successfully made me dropped my sword. I lost the battle. It's fine though because I can always have a rematch.
"Not bad, Olivia," Percy said
"Thanks, you weren't so bad either," I said
Percy turned back to the younger kids.
"And that's how you deflect an opponent sword."
The kids clapped and cheered in excitement.
"Now, I want all of you to get a partner and practice the technique," Percy said
I guess it's my cue to leave and pack my bags.
"Hey Percy, I'm going to go back into the Poseidon cabin," I said
"Ok," Percy said.
I left the arena and went to Cabin 3. What? You thought I forgot about leaving camp half-blood? Nope, I'm still leaving to warn my mother. Who knows what my grandfather is going to do with my mother? I was supposed to leave earlier, but I lost track of time. Besides, I wanted to hang out with Percy before I go.
I grabbed my backpack and wrote Percy a farewell letter. I hope he won't get mad at me. Now, how I'm supposed to get back home? I know I can ask Isabella to help me. I would ask someone else, but I don't really know the campers that well.
So, I went to the Hades cabin. I knocked on the door and waited. This is going to take a while. Finally, somebody opened the door.
"What do you want?" Isabella asked
"Sup Isabella, you're looking good this morning," I said
"I'm really not in the mood. I need you to tell me what do you want. So, I can go back to sleep." She said
"Last night, My grandfather Pontas was talking to me in the ocean-" Isabella interrupted me.
"What were you doing in the ocean?" She asked
"I was exploring the ocean because it was fun. Anyway, he was asking me to join him." Isabella interrupted me again.
"Did you refuse his offer?" Isabella asked
"Yes, I declined his offer. So, can you stop interrupting me? He told me that if I joined him then I can get revenge on my father. Although Poseidon abandoned my mother, I don't want to kill him. Also, he told me that I can kiss my mother goodbye. I need you to help me go back to Florida to warn my mother." I explained, " So, can you like shadow travel or something?"
"Alright, I'll help you, but I'm not going to shadow travel." She said
I looked at her confused.
"Why?" I asked
"A few days ago, I used to shadow traveled all around the world and turned myself into a shadow. Nico, Annabeth, Hazel, Jason, and Leo had to go look for me. Also, a son of Poseidon and Zeus, who were working for Tartarus, came to destroy me, but I killed them. Hazel and Nico took me to Hades to turn me back to a human again. He was reluctant until he made me promise on the River Styx to not shadow travel around the world again. That's why," Isabella said, " Also, it drains my energy."
Oh, that makes much more sense. Why would her grandfather want to kill her?
"Oh well, I guess we have to take a long way then," I said
"We are going to need another person with us." She said
"I don't think so, we're trained demigods. I'm pretty sure we can handle ourselves fine." I said
"We're going to meet a lot of monsters though. Since the children of the big three attract a lot of monsters." Isabella said
"Fine, who will we take with us?" I said
"I know just the person to help us." She said
She started walking and I followed her. I don't know where she is taking me, but I hope it's good. She stopped in front of Athena's cabin. Wait for a second! She is not going to ask her, right?
"Isabella, why did you bring me here?" I asked
"Because we are going to bring Annabeth with us," Isabella said.
"Your kidding, right?" I asked
"Does it look like I'm kidding?" She asked
I shooked my head no.
We enter the cabin and found Annabeth using her laptop. I thought she would be with Percy or do other activities.
"Hey Annabeth, we were wondering if you can help us on a quest," Isabella said
"What quest?" Annabeth asked
"A quest to go to Florida. So, I can see my mother." I said
"Why don't you asked Isabella to shadow travel you there?" Annabeth asked
"I can't because I'm not supposed to shadow travel all around the world. I can shadow travel only when it's necessary plus it takes all lot of energy." Isabella said, "So, we need your help."
"Fine, I'll help but we need to get supplies that I already have just in case of emergencies. Before we leave, did anyone of you write to Percy or Nico that you're leaving. You know how worried they'll get." Annabeth said
I don't know if Isabella wrote her half-siblings a letter.
We nodded our heads
"Excellent, so let's go on the quest girls. I hope you're ready for your first quest and the fright of your lives in the monsters/mortals world." Annabeth said
We headed out of Athena's cabin and went to the sign that says "Welcome to Camp Half-Blood"
We went past the camp border and headed to the woods.
Annabeth POV
I hope these girls know what trouble they're getting into because they are monsters lurking everywhere and they didn't train themselves yet.
So, we were walking in the woods looking for an Argus who drives a taxi. So, he can drop us off to Manhattan.
"What are we looking for in the woods?" Olivia said
"We're going to find a road where Argus is waiting for us. I'll call him through IM just in case someone needs to go back home." I said
"Wow, you always have a plan for everything," Isabella said
"Girls, let's focus on the quest. We are not here to talk about everything there are monsters lurking everywhere in the woods. So, keep your eyes and ears open." I said
We keep walking and looking for a car. Until we spotted Argus and we run to him.
"Argus, can you please drive me and my friends to Manhattan?" I said as we went inside the car.
Argus hit the gas and we drove to Manhattan. It was a 30-minute drive. So, I decided to talk to Olivia and Isabella to get to know them better.
"I know had a rough start with you Olivia and I'm sorry that I asked so many questions. I mean I saw the look on your face. It looks like you wanted to run away from me." I said
"Umm, well it will take me a long time to get to know you. You did scare me with all those questions. Plus, I wonder why did Percy ditch Isabella and me to see you." Olivia said
"But it's not really important. So what he ditched us. At least, you had the tour of Camp half-blood even though we had some trouble along the way." Isabella said
"What kind of trouble?" I asked
"Just some people looking at Isabella and calling her names. While we had our heads dumped inside the toilet by Clarisse and her gang." Olivia said
"I was the one who had their head inside the toilet water while you soaked Clarisse in the girl's bathroom," Isabella said
"Haha, just like Percy when he first came to camp. Percy should have given you the tour instead of Isabella since Percy's a camp counselor and a leader. I'll talk to him later. So, how did you two meet each other." I asked
"Well, I saw Olivia at the front of Eastern High school when I got beaten by a bunch of mean girls. She left me alone on the floor and went inside the school," Bella said
"For the last time, I'm sorry. We meet each other again in a graveyard, Isabella had to run away from me." Olive said
"It's because I didn't want to talk to you and I was mad at you," Isabella said, " I recall when you said that you were scared of me."
"Ok, I was, but I'm not anymore. Do you remember when you lied to me that you were normal?" Olivia said
"You lied to me too," Isabella said
"Alright, that's enough. So, Olivia, why were you begging to a mean girl to leave Isabella alone and hurt you instead?" I asked
"Who told you that? Only Isabella and Percy know what happened since they were there." Olive said
"Percy told me about what happened after he went to see me," I said while shrugging
I wonder why Olivia is so worked up about it
"I just didn't want Isabella to be hurt all the time by those bullies. I always have seen her being beaten down by them. Sure, they bully me like that. But the way they make her feel like she doesn't exist is wrong. I was always a punching bag to my stepfamily and Alexis. I can take the pain." Olive said
"Why do guys always get bullied? I mean you're the daughters of the big three for crying out loud. Your fathers are Poseidon and Hades. I don't know who will be the daughter of Zeus other than Thalia. You guys are supposed to be powerful not letting other people push you around." I said
"We can answer the first question but the others no. We're freaks at that school. I have the ability to see ghosts and talk to them. I went to Tartarus a couple of times. While Olivia gets bullied because of her love of water. We're the loners and we're fine with it. I sit in the dark place of the school and used to talk with my ghost friend Jenna." Bella said
"I mostly sit by myself in the tables. I sit in the girl's bathroom to just write down things about my life. Aren't we supposed to be focused on our quest?" Olive asked
"Your right, we're almost there to Manhattan. Once we're there we have to go to a bus stop. That'll drive us to Jamestown, Virginia." I said
They nodded their heads in agreement
Argus dropped us off in Manhattan. Where Percy Jackson lived with his mother. An idea popped inside my head.
"You guys want to see Percy's mother," I asked
They both shocked their heads no
I was surprised, but then I realized we didn't have time for that. Since Olivia needed to see her mother again. Why couldn't they just shadow travel? It would have been so much easier. Why couldn't they live closer to Long Island?
We went to the closest bus stop and waited for the bus. The buses in Manhattan take a long time because of the traffic. I wonder how's Percy doing in camp half-blood. I bet he's worried sick that I left him with any warning.
A/n: This is my first time writing the scene for training in the Battle Arena. It was my favorite part of the story. Enjoy the Chapter!
