Annabeth entered the Rec room and saw all of the Cabin Leaders sitting around the ping pong table as well as her comrades standing near the head of the table opposite of Chiron. She recognized the Stoll twins from the Hermes Cabin, Katie Gardner from the Demeter Cabin, Clarisse from the Ares Cabin, Malcom from Athena, Drew from Aphrodite, Jason for Zeus, Pollox for Dionysus, Leo for Hephaestus, Will Solace for Apollo and Nico for Hades. There were others there but none that she recognized anymore.
"Firstly, I would like to welcome back Annabeth Chase to Camp who after 5 years has returned." Chiron said while clapping. "I would also like to welcome the warriors of Chaos who have come to aid us in our fight against the oncoming evil that threatens Olympus yet again."
They younger Cabin Leaders clapped along with some of the older ones Annabeth knew, the others were silent not even looking towards her.
"Thanks everyone so as you've already heard but it appears that the Olympians and Olympus itself is under attack again and we need to mount a defense to ensure nothing goes bad. We're here to try and help, I just need a run down on what we have for able bodied fighters and how well trained everyone is." Annabeth said while pulling out a pen and paper.
The leaders looked around the room at each other before finally looking at Nico. Nico was on his phone not paying attention until Will poked him in the side.
"The hell Will?" Nico asked looking up annoyed.
"We need to know how many able-bodied fighters we have in Camp." Will responded.
Nico looked up and sighed, "What do you count as able bodied? With just us alone I would say a little over 120. If we add the Hunters that's 30 and Camp Jupiter gives us around 500." Nico said not looking at Annabeth.
"Boy you will look at Miss Chase when you are speaking to her and show her the respect she deserves." One of Chaos's soldiers spoke out.
Annabeth looked up sharply as if to tell the soldier to shut up, but it was already too late.
"Respect, you're going to tell me I have to respect her. After what she did? Buddy trust me, I couldn't respect her no matter how hard I tried." Nico said dismissively.
"Watch your tongue half god, or I will remove it for you." Another warrior spoke up.
"Oh, look at this, Connor what a bunch of tools don't you think?" Travis said standing up.
"I would have to agree, tell me what she has done to earn our respect?" Connor said while joining his brother.
"Sit down boy, or you will join him." The warrior threatened.
"Atreus stop and shut up." Annabeth commanded.
Atreus looked at Annabeth in shock, "My lady I will not have them insult you and disparage you like that these half breeds have kn-"
"Say that again you brown noser? What did you just call us?" Clarisse said while standing up looking angry.
It was clear that the half breed comment had upset the demi-gods as they were all now on their feet, weapons in hand.
"Guys I'm sure they meant no harm in what they said, don't misunderstand them." Jason pleaded trying to make sure nothing went too far.
"Atreus apologize this instant, you have gone to far with your comments , lest I remind you I am also a demi-god." Annabeth reprimanded her comrade.
Before Atreus could speak another voice came up from the Demi-God side.
"Man, you really are a stuck-up bitch aren't you?"
Annabeth whirled around and looked at the girl who had called her a bitch and froze. In front of her was a girl with jet black hair and sea green eyes, just like Percy. Before she could do anything Atreus moved forward weapon in hand before he was stopped by a silver arrow and spear hitting him in his shoulders.
Annabeth looked up in shock at the sight in front of her. Standing there with the hunters behind her was Thalia Grace another arrow notched on her bow and beside her was Luke Castellan.
"Try to touch Rose and I assure you; it will be the last thing you will do." Luke growled out.
Annabeth stared in shock as the spear was ripped out of Atreus's shoulder and into Luke's hand again.
"Thanks Luke but I could have handled it." Rose said pouting.
"Of course, you would have shrimp, I don't want Percy coming here and killing all of them because you got hurt." Luke responded before minimizing his spear.
Annabeth was shocked and couldn't help but walk forward but was stopped by an arrow whizzing past her head.
"That's close enough Chase I suggest you go back and help out your friend there." Thalia said another arrow notched.
To Annabeth it was clear, the leaders and hunters were on side of the room and Annabeth and Chaos's warriors on the other. She walked back and helped Atreus.
"I told you to stand down you idiot." Annabeth scolded Atreus.
"They insulted you my lady, I cannot stand by when they do that." Atreus responded before getting up and looking at the campers. "I would like to apologize for my words earlier, I meant no offense when calling you half breeds. I have heard the tales of your battles against the Titans and Giants as well as Gaia herself. I also would ask for any apology for your words to Lady Chase, I find that they were out of line especially in the context in which they were used."
The campers were shocked and confused, Rose looked at Nico who nodded at her.
"I apologize as well, for calling her a bitch especially when I never actually met her before, it was just out of a preconceived idea of who you would be." Rose apologized begrudgingly.
Chiron looked on nervously before speaking. "I believe that will be all for now, Annabeth we have 2 cabins set aside that are empty for you and your friends to use, they can go there and relax, Jason can show you the way to your cabins. There are 2 tables in the dining hall so that they may come and dine with us when the time comes. I wish you all a warm welcome and if Atreus needs, he can go to the infirmary and get fully healed. Annabeth my dear could you please stay behind for a word."
Annabeth nodded before looking at the others and nodding for them to go to the cabin and follow Jason.
"Campers please go back to your duties. Thalia, Nico and Luke if you 3 could stay behind as well that would be greatly appreciated." Chiron added before waving off the other campers.
Rose looked sadly at Chiron before looking up at Luke and Thalia. "Did you guys get me the thing?"
Luke laughed before ruffling Rose's hair, "We did shrimp, now hurry up and go or you're not getting it."
"Hey, leave my hair alone you dummy." Rose said before running away.
Annabeth took a seat on one side of the table whilst the other 3 on the other side.
"Know I assume you have a lot of question especially regarding the presence of Luke here." Chiron asked.
"Of course, she would, she's the daughter of Athena she wants to know what's going on." Nico added while leaning back in his chair.
"I would like to know what happened if possible." Annabeth said her voice quiet.
Chiron looked at Luke who looked at Thalia who shrugged. "Not up to me, its all you."
Luke sighed and looked at Annabeth, "Well about 5 years ago I was pulled out of Elysium, I was going for a third try to try and get to the Isles of Blessed when I was in Utah. I was confused at first before I saw something in front of me."
Flashback
"What theā¦. Am I back again where the hell am I?" I couldn't help but look around before I heard the sound of a scream and a roar of a monster. Instincts took over and I ran towards the noise and I saw a Hydra and the Minotaur in front of me. What surprised me the most was Percy on his back clutching his right arm and then I saw Riptide and I knew what I had to do. I thought, 'Well you already died once why not again.' I killed the Minotaur because the dumb thing was too busy gloating over top of Percy but the Hydra on the other hand much harder to kill when your alone, luckily I had Thalia to save me as well as the hunt.
"What the hell? Luke?" Percy asked looking at Luke confused before noticing that Luke had Riptide in his hands.
Before Luke could say anything an arrow hit him in the arm causing him to drop Riptide before he was pushed to the ground by Percy who now had Riptide pointed at his throat.
"How are you back and why did you save me!" Percy demanded.
"I don't know I just woke up here and heard a scream, I saw what was happening and figured you needed help." Luke said while looking around wildly.
"Percy don't trust him, not yet we need to take him to Olympus, figure out what the hell is going on." Thalia said before she was pushed aside by Lady Artemis.
"Hm, let him go Percy, we shall do as Thalia says, take him to Olympus let us judge him there." Artemis said coolly before turning to her hunters.
"Girls set up camp for tonight I will be back later. Before we go Perseus you should grab that demi-god you were helping." Artemis also added before chuckling at Percy's expression.
"Shit, Rose! Where are you its safe to come out now."
A figure stepped out from behind a tree, black hair and green eyes she walked forwards and stopped in front of Percy.
"You're hurt because of me." Rose said while tearing up.
"No no no no, I got hurt because I wasn't trying my best, I would have been fine if I was trying more." Percy said while wiping her tears.
"Thank you for protecting me!" Rose cried hugging Percy.
"Ow ow watch the arm, it still hurts." Percy laughed aloud when she hugged him.
"Lady Artemis can you please take her to camp for me quickly, I won't be able to make the journey at the moment." Percy asked.
"Of course, I will be back shortly so that we can go to Olympus." Artemis responded before grabbing a hold of Rose's hand.
"I'll see you at camp okay, I wanna help my new sister get used to everything at camp." Percy smiled before she was teleported away by Artemis.
"Mother trucker that hurts holy!" Percy yelled out falling on his back.
"Kelp head what were you thinking fighting a hydra and a minotaur alone." Thalia scolded him while still keeping an eye on Luke.
"Look it seemed like a good idea at the time. Looking back not so much." Percy responded before looking at Luke. "Didn't think I would ever say this but thank god you were here though, would have died if it weren't for you."
"No worries, what are you doing here anyways, alone escorting demi-gods, isn't that the satyr's job?" Luke asked confused.
"Yea they still do I just help out now, not much at Camp for me anymore." Percy responded looking at his arm as he poured water over it.
"What about Annabeth?" Luke asked.
Instantly Luke knew it was a sore subject for both Percy and Thalia as Thalia started to crackle with electricity and Percy crushed the water bottle in his hand.
"Let's leave that topic for another day." Percy responded.
Flashback End
"After that I was brought to Olympus and pretty much put on trial, I thought that they may execute me but Percy and Thalia both had my back and vouched for me. I was put on probation for 2 years before finally being granted freedom again. Since then I've been roaming around the world exploring and learning what I can to teach the campers about life on the outside." Luke said.
"But how are you alive, how are you back it doesn't make any sense." Annabeth asked confused out of her mind.
"Beats me, even the Gods weren't sure about it. Regardless I'm back now and here to fight for good. I even swore an oath to never betray Olympus, life has gotten better since Percy made them keep that oath." Luke admitted while leaning back.
"My question to you Chase is why are you here. What's happening that we need you? If its just monsters its fine, we've done it once we can do it again, hell if its Titans or the Giants we can do it again so what is the threat that we need you?" Thalia asked aggressively.
Annabeth shifted uncomfortably in her chair before responding. "Lady Chaos believes that the Primordials Erebus, Nyx and Tartarus are rising, bringing back Gaia the Giants and the Titans. They plan on ruling not only Earth but the Universe and this is the first step in them attempting to awaken Order, so that it may join them in their fight."
Silence enveloped the room before Nico laughed, "Holy shit we're screwed."
