Disclaimer: I do not own Percy Jackson and the Olympians. (Though I am the biggest fan!!) I do own Camilla, Kian and Harley.

Chapter Nine: Camilla

"No. I refuse."

Harley looked heartbroken.

"Please! It's just a game of capture the flag! I know you could help the Apollo win back our victory! The Nike cabin has won twelve times in a row! Twelve! I am ready for something new! You are our chance!"

I looked at the young boys face. His blonde hair was light and wispy. And his blue eyes were pleading. He looked like a young cupid. I shook my head and his smile drooped.

I gave him a glare and straightened. "I cant believe you're talking me into this."

Harley grinned, his eyes dancing with a mischevious light.

"Really? You'll play?" I rolled my eyes.

"Fine. I'll play your game. But only this once. And I'm heading out tomorrow."

Harley nodded. I doubted he eve heard anything except for "Fine. I'll play." He rushed around the cabin cleaning things up. One time he went into a small closet and pulled out six sets of armor. He straightened all the medicine bottles and then wiped his hands on his apron.

"The other guys should be here soon. Which armor do you want?" I didnt even have time to reply. Twelve boys walked through the door. They were laughing and smiling. Five girls holding bows and arrows walked behind them. They talked of capture the flag. Harley ran to them and made a group huddle sign. All the Apollo kids gathered. Harley spoke so softly I could'nt hear a thing. He pointed at me and all the girls looked over. They had sharp matching golden brown eyes that made me feel uncomfortable. So I looked away.

I instead looked at Kian. His reddish brown hair glinting as sunlight hit the tips. I had never had many strong feelings toward anyone before. This felt weird. I looked down at his hand fingertips still on my leg. A shiver of warmth went through me. I smiled but immediately stopped. I had to stay strong. No emotion. That had kept me alive.

Alive? Wait...But I was a goddess. Why did I have this feeling that something was missing? A splitting headache washed over me. I cringed and rubbed my temples. What was wrong with me? I looked up. Two of the girls from Apollo were staring me down.

One girl walked up behind them. She had brown hair and the golden brown eyes iconic to Apollo.

"So you're going to help us in capture the flag huh?" I nodded. My serene composure taking over.

"Are you skilled with any weapons?" She talked to me like I was three. I pulled my blade out and examined the razor edge.

"I'm pretty good with a dagger. But I have other ways of protecting myself." I raised my eyebrows threatening silently for her to question me more. She stepped closer.

"Like what?" Her sneer was unconcealable. She thought I wouldn't show.

I lifted all three of the medicine cabinets. The girls stepped back. The leader once so confident stumbled back over her own feet. I sighed and lowered the cabinets back to the ground. An ibuprofen bottle fell but I caught it with shadows and put it back on the shelf.

"Anymore questions?"

Everyone stood silent. Then the boys erupted into laughter. They crowded around me.

"That was so cool!"

Harley smiled and said in a sing-song voice

"I told you! Secret weapon!" All the Apollo boys laughed and patted Harley on the back. Harley was glowing with pride. In the distance conch horns blew. I guessed it was time to start the game. All the Apollo campers rushed around the cabin. They assigned the youngest girl to stay behind and watch Kian. The rest shouldered bows and arrows.

I stood and stretched. I decided to be optimistic. Who knows maybe this would be fun. I shook my head. This would be fun. I repeated the phrase over and over in my head. There were instructions but I didnt pay attention. My job was to just guard the flag and prevent the other teams from getting it. This was going to be easy.

I walked into the woods along with the other campers. Harley led me to the flag and left me alone. Adrenaline filled me. I hadn't felt this good in ages!

I heard another conch horn blow.

The game had begun.

Sorry this one is short. Have any of you heard about the Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief musical? Well it's a thing and its amazing! It is so true to the story! I love it! There is a version on Youtube but it is HORRIBLE quality. But if you get the chance to see it, do! Or if you have an Alexa ask her to play songs from The Lightning Thief Musical. They are SO GOOD! Anyway thanks for reading this chapter. I really do take your advice from the reviews. Thank you for inspiring me to write! Have an amazing week!