Selene burst into the Poseidon cabin, seemingly overjoyed.
"Mommy, daddy, I got a letter," she chirped, showing off an envelope.
"So did your father," Artemis stated, holding up another envelope.
Confused, Selene looked around for Percy. She found him banging his head on the wall.
"What's wrong with daddy?" Selene asked.
"Hand me your letter and you'll see," Artemis explained.
Selene handed Artemis the envelope, which she opened. She proceeded to read the letter aloud.
"To Selene Yuki Jackson," Artemis paused when Selene giggled at her full name, "By receiving this letter, you are recognized as the representative for your cabin at Camp Half-blood. With this title, you have been granted the honor of sitting with your godly parent at the high table of the upcoming Olympian Gala. The Gala will be held on the anniversary of the second defeat of the Titan Kronos. All demigods are welcome to arrive, however, your attendance is mandatory as the representative for your cabin. If you wish, you may use this parchment to contact your godly parent for assistance in making yourself presentable for the Gala. We look forward to your arrival. Sincerely, Hermes." Artemis looked at Selene, recognizing her daughter's 'i understand but I don't understand' look, "Mandatory means that you have to go. You don't have to worry about contacting me since I'm already here."
A crash sounded as Percy's head broke through the wall. He turned around, looking remarkably calm. He had a bruise on his forehead that looked like it was one more bang away from being a large gash.
"OK," he panted, "I'm calm. I'm calm."
Girls could be heard squealing from possibly the Aphrodite cabin, causing Percy to bang his head on the wall again. As everyone but Selene anticipated, the bruise became a gash and blood spurted out.
"You want me to handle that?" Anita asked.
Percy nodded, smearing blood on the wall and his face in the process. He got off the wall and walked over to Anita. He played his head on his sister's lap and let her drink.
"What's auntie Nita doing?" Selene asked.
"Drinking your father's blood. She is a vampire after all."
"What's a vampire?"
"The less you know, the better."
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Zoe sat in her tent, reading a romance novel in order to figure out the best way to approach her target. An arrow whizzed through the flaps of her tent and planted itself by her feet. There was a note attached to it. She untied the note and read it.
You have been presented with an opportunity to redeem yourself. Go to Olympus and wait in my temple. You should be able to figure it out once you get there.
PS, romance novels? I thought I trained you better.
Zoe chuckled at the last bit and began to pack up.
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Percy had to watch the egg while Khel and Allianna left to gather the materials that they would need to create the formal attire of their respective species. Percy sat cross-legged in the arena stands with the egg resting in a blanket in his lap. Artemis sat to his left while Kai was on the right. He kept his hands on the egg while he and the others kept their eyes on the arena. Selene stood on the middle of the arena with Thalia, Nira and, to Percy's dismay, Clarrise. Selene was wearing silver armor and holding a bronze short sword. Thalia helped tie her hair back. Percy could hear Artemis choking up.
"I can't believe she's having her first sparring session," Artemis said with tears in her eyes, "she's growing up so fast."
"I just hope Clarrise knows what'll happen if she hurts her," Percy mumbled.
"Oh, don't you start with the overprotective father act," Artemis punched Percy's arm.
"Who said I would deliver any kind of punishment? Selene is a sore loser. She's likely to freeze Clarrise in place if she loses."
"Oh. Well it's a good thing Selene has Thalia then."
I will not be writing the fight down, but the outcome is for you to decide. Which team should win? Selene and Thalia or Nira and Clarrise? Why do you think they should win? Also, what should the name of Percy and Khel's child be? It won't be hatching anytime soon, I'm just looking for ideas for when it happens.
If anyone is interested in making art for this storyline(that includes Holiday Plan and the shorts) or comic strips, please message me because I would love to see how others picture the characters.