When I was little, I loved to go to the library and attempt to read a book. Then, when someone took pity on me, they would read it to me. The book I've always loved was one about Atalanta or Atlanta, an Ancient Greek hunter that later got married. She was abandoned when she was young and raised by a bear until Artemis found her and she became part of the hunters of Artemis.

The hunters of Artemis always seemed really awesome in my opinion. Only hunting all day and basically running away from every guy that wanted to court them (or basically rape them). But, contrary to my book, the Hunters were not so innocent.

If looks could kill, there wouldn't be a male standing right now. They were all around 10-14-year-olds, but they glared like they were a thousand at the least. I could see malice in their eyes like they were just dying to castrate each one of us slowly.

"Greeting Hunters. May I ask why you are with us today?" Chiron asked in a respectful tone

"Well centaur, my lady went to Olympus because of an urgent matter that shall be resolved in a few days. According to her, we would be safer with thou. We will be using the Artemis cabin as usual." A girl with black hair and a circlet said in a pompous tone that really didn't sit well with me. She had copper skin and looked like a Persian princess.

"Follow me, Hunters," said the same girl.

Everyone parted ways like the Red River did with Moses. Was it the Red River? I don't remember well but you know what I mean. Every guy avoided their eyes and every girl looked at them with distaste.

"Why do they have to be such bitches?" I asked Silena really loudly.

Why did I do that? Mainly two reasons.

First, I needed to express my question to someone I knew kind of well, and Silena was currently at least 50 feet from me.

Second, I wanted them to hear me in order to make a point. You see, I have never been one to talk about people behind their back. If I hate someone, I will tell them. If I like someone, I would be upfront. The only exception is when I'm flirting because it's common sense not to reveal your real intentions, you know?

Apparently, the Hunters of Artemis didn't take kindly my comment and, as if on a telepathic order, they all stopped and looked at me right in the eyes. I could feel everyone around me backing away from the perimeter.

"What did thy say boy?" The same Persian girl asked me daringly.

"Nothing much. I just asked why thy are oh so bitchy" I replied imitating my best Shakespearean accent.

Needless to say, that was not the right thing to say.

In such a short time there were at least 24 arrows aimed at me. The girl with the circlet, apparently their leader, took out a hunting knife. She started twisting it like the bad guys in any 80's-90's action movie.

I felt the color drain from my body. I could also sense that the only person attempting to get closer to me was my dear friend Beauregard. The started speed-walking towards me and took my arm. She tried to pull me away from the scene but I didn't budge.

"Come on Bucky, don't be such an asshole. There's no reason to pick two fights on your first day. Plus, if you do start a fight with them, you'll probably end up without your manly part"

"Yeah, listen to the Aphrodite whore," the circlet girl said

"Don't call her a whore you overgrown ferret" great insult, I know. But at times like this, I tend to not think about what I say and just follow my instinct.

Of course, most of the time my instinct ends up wanting to kill me.

The girl with the circlet glared at me like she wanted to vaporize me. I tried to take off running but before I could get far I was attacked. The rest of the girls shot their arrows at me and the circlet girl ran to me with her hunting knife in hand. Only around four arrows found space on my body to embed themselves in. One of them on my left forearm, one of them on my shoulder. Not so bad to be honest.

But the other two found a place on my butt. And they hurt like hell.

I tried to outrun the hunters but to no avail. I was running at half my normal speed while the hunters were running at twice the speed of a normal person.

Imagine if you will, a race between a person weighing 500 lbs. vs Usain Bolt. That was basically what was happening. And, to no surprise, the circlet girl won the race and pushed me down. Then, she started kicking me on my sides.

In any normal situation, I could've gotten out of this, but I had two arrows on my butts and one on my shoulder. So, I did the only thing I could think of that would've bought me time.

I pulled her pants down.

Thankfully her panties didn't come down also, but still. I think a normal person wouldn't like to be in their underwear in front of many people. Much less a hunter.

This action bought me the time necessary to run and "hide" behind Chiron.

The circlet girl quickly pulled up her pants and ran towards me with a really scary glare. I unconsciously started trembling behind Chiron, which wasn't unnoticed by the girl.

"Well look who's scared of a girl now," said the girl

"I think you meant 'overgrown ferret'" I replied

"Jagger that's enough! Miss Nightshade go to the Artemis cabin with all the hunters" Chiron ordered

"You can't talk to me like that centaur" Nightshade said

"Watch your tone girl. You may be Artemis lieutenant but I'm still in charge of this camp. Now go to the Artemis cabin, settle down and go out to train. And keep out of fights!" Chiron said in a harsh tone that I couldn't believe he had. Granted I had just known him today, but still.

Nightshade glared at Chiron, then at me. She turned to the hunters, ordered them to follow her, and began to walk away. All of the hunters looked at me with so much hate I genuinely thought they were going to kill me in my sleep that night.

Some Apollo kid came and helped me walk towards the infirmary. Once there, he paid me on my chest and began to pull the arrows out.

To say that it hurt would be the understatement of the millennia.

I don't know what those arrows had in them or what they were made of, but Jesus Christ did it hurt.

The Apollo kid rubbed something on my injuries and soon enough the pain ceased to exist. Then, he gave me like a pudding that tasted like mint chocolate chip ice cream. Soon enough I was good to move and everything, just a few bandages for my wounds.

"Well, you've certainly have made a name for yourself Jagger. Only one day in and already have had two fights." The kid said

"Yeah well, she had it coming. I just wish I could've beaten her up"

"Well she's a tough one and you're lucky to still have your part with you," he said pointing at my groin

"Yeah well, what can I tell you. People like her should be put in their place. Anyways what's your name?"

"I'm Will Solace," said the kid. He was around eight years old and had blonde hair. He looked like he could be my brother based on his facial structure and eyes.

"I'm Jagger Buckley," I said sitting up. I was much better, to be honest, but the injuries still hurt a little. He gave me some crutches because my butt still wasn't able to move much. We went out and noticed that the sun was setting.

"Come on, let's go to the Dining Pavilion," Will said to me and beckoned me to follow him.

When we entered, everyone looked at me. It reminded me of my time at school when everyone looked at me the second I walked in. About three seconds passed when suddenly the whole pavilion broke in applauses, everyone except the hunters who just glared at me. I grinned a little and slowly made my way to the Hermes table, where apparently all undetermined campers should go. Before I could sit down, a hand touched my shoulder.

I turned around and saw Silena with an apologetic look on her face.

"Hey Bucky, sorry for beating you up before. You got on my nerves but I should've handled that better. And thanks for sticking up for me before," she said with honestly flowing with her every word

"No problem bae. You know I'll always have you back" I winked at her. To my surprise, she didn't hit me or anything. She actually blushed a little and replied with a smile.

"Don't call me that" and she turned away towards what I could only assume is the Aphrodite table. All the girls on that table were hot and were looking at me with begging eyes.

'It seems it won't be a bad life here on out' i thought to myself smirking at the Aphrodite girls

"Well, it looks like we have our new celebrity. Determined or undetermined?" a blonde guy with a scar on his face asked

"Undetermined. And I don't think I'll be determined any time soon"

"Why do you say that?"

"Just a gut feeling," I shrugged "anyways my name is Jagger Buckley. What's yours?"

"Luke Castellan, counselor of the Hermes cabin. I heard that today is your new day, so I'll help you get settled down" he said with a small smile.

He told me that I could just think of what I wanted to eat and the nymphs would just create it, or something like that. I got my steak with mac & cheese, which looked absolutely delicious. As soon as I was going to put a piece of that medium rare steak in my mouth, Luke told me that I should go to a bonfire and sacrifice the BEST PART OF MY MEAL to my godly parent, or in this case the gods. Unfortunately, I had no choice but to do it, so I went to sacrifice my meal.

On my way back to the Hermes table, a foot was set to trip me. Instead, I just 'stabbed' it with my crutches and, surprise surprise, it turns out Nightshade put the foot there.

"And the Cumwad strikes again. Are you like in love with me or something that you can't let me pass by your side without wanting my attention. Relax, I'll stay here as long as you need, just let me eat my food and I'll be waiting for you after" I told her winking and grinning. By the time I said Cumwad, the entire pavilion stopped eating and stared at me in disbelief.

"Boy! If thou ever come one foot close to me I will castrate you faster than you can say 'ouch'. Understand?" Nightshade said

"Don't worry, I wouldn't be close to someone like you. I mean, it's great that you beg for my attention but unfortunately I'm not a furry, and I don't dig ferrets" I said to her and took my leave. I could sense it took a couple of hunters to keep her on her seat while she tried to kill me. I sat down on my tables and everyone looked at me like I had grown a third eye.

"What? Is there something on my shirt?" I asked

"Nobody has been able to stand up to Zoë Nightshade before. How did you do that?" asked a kid with a trouble-maker look

"I don't know, people with such a big attitude just don't do it to me anymore. Plus, I've faced far worse when I told a girl I wasn't looking for anything serious" I said shrugging

We all proceeded to eat calmly. The steak was incredible and so was the mac & cheese. Suddenly, Chiron hit the floor with his horse leg and we all paid attention to his announcement.

"Campers! As is tradition we will have our Capture the flag game tomorrow against the Hunters of Artemis. I hope you will all behave" he said looking at me" and not cause any trouble."

Honestly, I just hope I don't die before I know who my parent is.