It's short, boring, and pretty pointless.
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Percy
Naturally, while everyone else stayed with Nico and started planning for the battles ahead, I was volunteered to show Captain America around camp. Thank you, Annabeth.
What do you say to an old guy who had assumed you were part alien?
As I mumbled a tour, campers stopped what they were doing to stare at Captain America. The Captain simply stared back. He was probably used to the attention, though he didn't seem to want it.
I was taking him up towards Rachel's cave when he finally spoke. "Kid, can I ask you something?"
I stopped and turned to look at him, trying to ignore the kid part. "I'm not a kid. And sure."
Captain looked out to the valley. "You say monsters come to hunt you. Then why don't your parents protect you."
Oh. I sighed and turned back towards Rachel's cave. He followed and I explained the god's excuses in as few words as possible.
When I turned to look at his face, he radiated anger. That guy could be pretty scary if he wanted to be.
When we reached the top of the hill I pulled aside the curtain without bothering to ask Rachel if she was there. At the sudden movement, I saw Rach and Ella jerk up their heads towards me.
"Hey guys." I greeted, letting myself in. Captain America followed me in slowly and suspiciously. His eyes widened when he saw Ella.
"Percy!" Rachel rose up and smiled. She walked over and started inspecting the Captain. "He's a mortal." She noted.
"Umm… thanks?" Captain responded, sounding nervous.
Rachel laughed. "I'm Rachel Dare. The Oracle of Delphi."
"Like, the future telling oracle?"
"That's the one. Though not recently I'm afraid."
I sighed. Part of me was hoping that the Oracle had popped back up for just a second and given us something on Atlas. Though, another part of me was praising the gods for the stopped prophecies.
"No luck?" I asked, though I knew the answer. She shook her head.
"Sorry. I'll get back to you if something comes up.
I nodded and turned to leave, glancing at Ella on the way. She was being oddly quiet. Ever since Tyson went back to Dad, she had been. She wasn't even reading as much. I'd have to IM Tyson later.
I waved bye and felt the Captain follow me. I knew he was full of questions that I really didn't want to answer. I'd get Annabeth to do it, she was way better at answers. She was way better at everything really.
I hurried the Captain back to the Big House. I didn't want to be rude or anything, but my camp was in danger, and that was my first priority. That morning, Jake from the Hephaestus cabin was in the forges. The next moment, he wasn't. That was what his cabin mates said. An hour after he disappeared, Peleus found him at the border, at the top of Thalia's tree.
I think the Captain knew I wanted to get rid of him. He followed without complaint, asking if he could see Leo. I gave him directions to the infirmary where Leo was watching Jake and rushed to find Annabeth.
I barged into the Athena cabin and found her sitting at her desk. She looked up at me and smiled.
"How was the tour?"
"Boring. What cha doing?"
"Research. On the Avengers. I can't believe Leo didn't tell us he was living with them."
I shrugged and sat down at the desk across from her to watch her work. After a few minutes of comfortable silence and me grinning at her like an idiot, Leo, Calypso, and the Captain walked in. Seeing we were alone together, Leo grinned. Here it comes.
"Oops! Sorry guys. Should we come back another time?"
I rolled my eyes. "Sure thing, man. I'll try and remember to do the same when I catch you and Calypso at Bunker 9."
Leo turned bright red. Calypso went a little pink and tried to hold in her laughter at the sight of her tomato faced boyfriend. The Captain stared at us blankly. Annabeth cleared her throat.
"What is it?" She asked.
Leo's grin faded. "Thor just got back. He said he ran into Atlas."
Annabeth and I shared a look. We weren't very excited to see Atlas again. I could tell Calypso wasn't too excited either.
Annabeth and I followed Leo, Calypso, and the Captain back outside.
On our way to the border, I caught the Captain's eyes. He seemed wary. "Somethings not right." They seemed to say. Either that or, "I could really eat right now." I really hoped it was the second one, but knowing my luck, I doubted it.
Thor
What was this feeling? Spinning. Falling. Crashing.
Where was I? What had happened? Had something happened?
I tried to remember, but the harder I tried, the more I forgot.
Forgot. What does that mean?
I heard people yelling strange words. "Thor! Get up! We need you!"
Thor… was that me? What is my purpose? Why was I there? Where is there?
I stared at the stars. So bright in the dark sky. When had it gotten dark? Where had the sun gone? Where was Leo? Where was the Avengers?
Avengers? I blinked trying to place where the word had surfaced from. Avengers. What were the Avengers?
Blame writers block. I need a serious burst of inspiration.
