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The Gamer, Chapter 13

Breakfast was pretty uneventful. Before we ate, Chiron went to the front of the mess hall and got everyone's attention.

"Good morning everyone! As you know there was an emergency earlier this morning, though not many of you know what the emergency was. First, there have been rumors going around about a certain camper being revived." He gestured to the side of the platform, and Thalia stepped up next to him. "For those new campers, This is Thalia Grace, Daughter of Zeus." At that, there was an uproar of questions directed to the pair. Chiron hit his hoof against the floor, making a loud echoing noise. Everyone got quiet. "Listen! I know you all have questions, But please, don't all shout. She's already nervous. Secondly, there was a monster attack this morning, a basilisk tried to attack the big house." There was a murmur in the crowd, but they shut up fast. "Luckily, Logan Dare and Annabeth Chase were already in the big house attending to other business. They were able to chase the basilisk back to where it came from and slayed the monster. They are heroes to our camp. With that out of they way, time for breakfast.

After I got my breakfast, I stood up, walked to the alter, and said a silent prayer to Poseidon, and dumped some of my food in to the fire. We sat down and started eating. After about 30 minutes, Chiron went to the front of the room and got everyone's attention once more.

"Despite the situation this morning, we will still be having capture the flag tonight, so make sure you have you're weapons, magical items and armor ready at 6:30 tonight." After breakfast, I was looking around for Thalia, when I bumped in to Annabeth.

"Hey, I was just looking for you!" She started. "You and Percy are on my team, so we have to formulate a plan.

"Uh-huh, yeah, sure." I said, not paying the least bit of attention.

"So I say we have you back at the creek, guarding our flag…" She went on and on! Did this girl ever stop strategizing? "Are you even listening?"

"Not really no. Sorry, I was just on my way somewhere." She looked a bit bummed, so I said "Hey, we can meet in your cabin later to discus details"

She perked up and smiled and said "Okay!" and walked off. I went to the arena, and saw Thalia practicing with her spear. After a few minutes, I heard a 'Ping!'

New skill acquired through Photographic Reflexes!

Spear fighting

Lv.2

Can use a spear to harm an enemy.

This snapped me out of my daydreaming session, and I walked up to her. I cleared my throat to announce my presence, and I don't think I have ever had a spear to my neck faster. "Holy shit!" I yelled.

"Oh. It's just you."

"That's hurtful" I joked.

"Sorry, I've just been really jumpy since…" Her voice trailed off. "I don't think we have officially met, My name is Thalia Grace, Daughter of Zeus." she stuck her arm out for a handshake.

"Logan Dare, Son of Poseidon, at your service." I sarcastically bowed and returned the handshake.

"So, why were you stalking me for the last 10 minutes?"

"I have no idea what you mean."

"I know you were over there watching me"

"Oh" I could feel my face getting red. "Well, I was just watching so i-i could learn how to fight with a spear!" 'ping!'

Lie Failed!

Shit! She looked at me, a little upset. "Fine, I came here to talk."

"Talk about what?"

"I don't know, just whatever. I just need someone to talk to!"

"Okay..."

"You think I'm weird don't you?"

"No, not at all. Go ahead." We walked over, and sat on the benches outside of the arena. "So, How long have you been at camp?"

"Not long, maybe a week, how about you?"

"Maybe about seven years before… you know."

"Sorry, I forgot-"

"Don't worry about it." She looked down and had a facial expression that said I should probably worry about it.

"So, you looking forward to capture the flag?"

"A little, yeah. That's why I was training."

"Oh, you want to spar for a bit?"

"Sure!" She cheered up a little bit. We got up and went to the center of the arena. I pulled my sword, Whirlpool, out of my pocket. She pulled her spear out of the ground, and held it with both hand pointed at me. I swung and the first thought in my mind was 'she's gonna kick my ass!' She blocked my swing, and caught me with the blunt side of her spear in the ribs, knocking the air out of me. She then held the point of her spear at my throat.

"Alright! I yield! Damn that's impressive!"

"Thanks! Again?"

"Sure!"We reset to the center of the arena, and got ready. I waited for her to make the first move. She struck and I dodged, and called some of the water out of the river and splashed her in the face. I then leaned forward with Whirlpool and held the point to her throat.

"What the hell!"

"We can use our powers, you know that right?"

"Yeah, but that was cheap and you know it."

"I still win though!" I said as I flashed my trademark shit eating grin. "That brings up the question, Why don't you use your powers?"

She hesitated for a second, and said "I didn't want to hurt you."

"Aww, that's cute. I think ill survive a little electricity. Now come on for real! Sparky."

"Don't call me sparky" she looked up, and her eyes were crackling with electricity. I only had time to think 'oh shit' before a massive bolt of lightning hit me in the chest, knocking me back about 2 feet. I checked my health.

HP:25/250

Holy shit! "I yield! Damn that hurt!" She ran over to me and knelt down to my side.

"Oh my gods, are you okay? I'm so sorry, I'll get you some ambrosia." she started to run off, but I grabbed her arm.

"I'm fine! That's not necessary. I'm perfectly fine. Can't really say the same about my shirt though." She looked down at the burning hole in my shirt that exposed most of my torso. She looked away and blushed a little.

"Sorry. Are you sure your okay?"

"Yeah, I'll be fine. I should go get rested for Capture the Flag."

"Oh. Uh, yeah, sure. See you there."

"See you around, sparky." She didn't get mad this time. I got up with some difficulty, and walked back to the creek, and stepped in.

'ping!'

You have entered a water body!

+1000 HP

+1000 MP

+10 to all stats.

All negative status effects have been cured.

Huh, that's new! I sat in the creek for a few minutes, then I went back to my cabin to get changed. I started towards the Athena cabin. I knocked, and before I could knock a second time the door was thrown open, and I saw a very cheery looking Annabeth. I walked inside, and shut the door behind me. The first thing that she said when she sat down was "Let's get strategizing!"

Hello everyone! I am so so sorry for not uploading for so long, I just couldn't find the time to write, but now that I have nothing but free time since school is all but canceled, I started to write again. I hope you enjoyed the chapter! Have fun, and don't forget to leave reviews!