Woo Hoo! Number seven! Here we go!
CHAPTER SEVEN: Camilla
I blocked the girls second attempt to stab me in the gut. Then I fainted left and pretended to stab her. I stopped several inches from her side. I wasnt just going to stab someone on our first meeting. Nah. Maybe later.
The girl had blonde hair and alert grey eyes. She watched my movements as only an experienced fighter would. A boy with jet black hair stood up. The way he stood made it clear he and this girl were close. He stepped into the sword play. But he also saw that I was purpusly not hurting the girl. All the other kids were just staring at me and the other two demigods.
The centaur man, Chiron was the first to recover his senses.
"Annabeth and Percy stop." His voice was a low rumble. The girl appearently named Annabeth lowered her blade. It looked to be made out of some kind of bone. The centaur looked at me.
"Who are you."
"None of your buisness." I said it slowly but with confidence.
He walked over to me. Annabeth and the boy, Percy backed away. He got uncomfortably close. I saw the muscles under Chiron's skin. His face was stern. Most people would've been intimidated by this Centaur, but I had lived in Tartarus. I saw wild centaurs every day of my life.
"When did you arrive at Camp Half Blood?"
"Why do I feel like I'm being interrogated?" I smirked. I could tell he was getting annoyed.
"Can I just have some Tylenol?"
The centaur gave me a pointed glare, but gave up on trying to get answers from me. I wasnt planning on staying here though. Probably only long enough to make sure Kian was ok. But...then where would I go? I had to stay undercover. If Tartarus found me... I swallowed hard.
One thing at a time Cami. I watched Chiron as he walked over to a white cabinet. Do horse guys walk or prance? He pulled out a blue box of Tylenol.
"Think fast."
"Wha-"
He threw the box at me. It was aimed straight for my face. It all happened in an instant. I put up a shadow to deflect it. And realized my mistake. The box bounced off the shadow. I caught it. I had just tipped my hand to my godly parent. He smiled.
"Tell Harley hello for me."
I took that as my cue to leave. I nodded. "Will do." I turned to Annabeth.
"Until next time." I stuck out my hand to shake but she looked at my upturned palm like it was something sickening.
I nodded my goodbye to all the kids sitting around the table. Then I turned to the door. I felt twenty pairs of eyes boring into my back. I opened the door and stepped outside. Chiron stepped forward.
"Will we be seeing you soon Miss Camilla?"
I shrugged "Maybe. We'll see."
He nodded. "You and I have some discussing to do."
I glanced at him then turned and continued out the door. Only half way to the Apollo cabin did I realize something. I looked down at the Tylenol box. I had never told him my name. But somehow the old centaur knew it. That thought sent a chill through my spine. I shook it off. Putting on a plastered smile. Just another thing to add to my list of anxiety. I walked through the golden door frame.
"Here you go Harley."
The young boy smiled. "Thanks!"
I tossed it to him and he caught it without even blinking. Why hadnt i done that? I didnt have to put up a shield every time someone tossed something to me. I sighed and sat down next to Kians bed. He shifted and I saw the ugly gash on his forearm. He rolled back over and his eyes opened slightly.
"Where am I?" His eyes were still foggy with sleep. He focused on me and my chest warmed. His eyes were a Beautiful gold. They werent to noticeable but they were very beautiful. I cleared my throat and looked over to Harley. I was going to say something but a hand slipped over mine and killed the sentence in my throat.
"Thank you for saving my life." His hand was strong and warm.
"No problem. It came out like a squeak. I cleared my throat and tried again. "No problem." My voice was a little stronger but still high pitched. I cleared my throat again.
I heard Harley trying to control his laughing next to the medicine cabinet. I glared into his back.
I heard soft snoring again. Kian was once again asleep. His hand still on mine.
