Chapter 3: I unleash my inner Esterossa
After it was revealed that I was a Demi Primordial everyone was quiet, deathly quiet. I honestly couldn't stop myself from squirming as I saw all their eyes on me.
Then a blonde girl from the Athena group, who was wearing a yankie cap on, spoke up (figures she probably found out I'm a Metts fan). "How is that possible Chiron? Primordial gods look down on humans. Thinking them unworthy of existence, let alone bearing a child of theirs."
Chiron nodded. "That is true in most cases, miss Chase, but if you let me explain. Things may seem clearer."
The girl sat down as Chiron continued. "The Primordial That siered Nigel is Tartarus, and I believe the reason being is that it lines up with a prophecy made by our oricle two weeks after the defeat of the giants."
Everyone again was silent, though some seemed annoyed, others seemed to be feeling dread. My guess is prophecies ain't too popular around here.
That's when a girl from the Aries cabin stood up. "Oh yeah? Well if you ask me, I say we should put this guy down before that prophecy has a chance to get it's paragraphs straight!"
She picked up a spear that suddenly started to spark with electricity. I, not wanting to be skewered, reflexively activated my staff.
The I, also out of habit then slipped in my ear buds as one of my favorite songs played, the girl then charged at me as the music filled my ears, it was Full Counter, an Esterossa Rap.
As she thrusted the spear at me I expertly blocked it before I swung around my staff like a fire pole and kicked her in the face.
As she staggered back I then dashed forward and ducked under her face and delivered an uppercut, then as her jaw was recoiling up, I jumped in the air and twisted my body so I could deliver a solid punch to her surprised face.
This sent her down on the ground as I landed. I dusted myself off as I picked up an twirled my staff. "Had enough?" I asked.
She got up and she looked mad. For one, her face was bleeding, and her hair was all messed up. "No. Because now I'm pissed."
A red aura started to appear around her as she charged at me. I readied myself as I felt power surge through me as well. As she tried to punch me, I dodged the first and managed to catch the second. Which caused the red aura to slowly go from her to me.
I felt the power, like I was draining her godly abilities. I liked it. The girl dropped to her knees as her body started to catch up with her injuries, and I readied myself to strike the final blow.
"That's enough!" Chiron yelled.
I let go of the girls hand and turned to face him. Chiron looked at me sternly, so I took out my earbuds.
"Aries cabin please take Miss Le Rue to her bed." The Aries kids did just that. "And as for you Nigel, I'm going to have you stay with a senior camper until we can find you a better place to stay at camp." He then looked around. "Any volunteers?"
No one raised their hand at first. But then someone did. "I'll do it." Percy said.
I looked at the guy, who was also getting a 'are you crazy look' from the Athena girl from earlier. From the way those two look at each other, I'd say they're a couple.
Chiron nodded. "Very well Percy. It will be your job to help Nigel get settled. Now everyone, to bed!"
I walked to the Poseidon cabin with Percy and I honestly had no idea what to say to him. As we walked in the cabin Percy turned to face me.
"Well, welcome to casa de Poseidon, the bottom bunk is mine so you can have the top bunk. Bathroom's right over there. Just make yourself at home." He told with a smile. God was with this guy?
I just shrugged and threw my stuff near the bed. Then I just sat down in a chair. "Ya know you might as well drop the nice guy act." I said bluntly.
The guy looked at me in genuine confusion. "What do you mean?" He asked.
"No one's as nice as you are, at least not without strings attached." I told him as I folded my arms.
Percy just looked at me and then scratched his head nervously. "You really think that? Harsh."
"That's the way it is in my experience." I said.
"Well you won't have to worry. I'm on your side." He said, sitting next to me.
"You sure you're girlfriend in the Athena cabin will approve?" I asked.
The son of Poseidon looked surprised. "Oh who? Annabeth? Ah don't worry, she'll warm up to ya."
I mulled this over. "Ah What the hell, I'll give this a whirl."
Percy smiled. "Great. Tomorrow I'll introduce you to everyone and give you a tour so you can get the hang of things."
"I won't have to get near the Aries cabin will I?" I asked.
"I'll try to help you stay away from them. But don't worry, if I were in your shoes today, I'd fight Clarisse too." Percy told me.
I nodded as I thought back to the girl. Clarisse huh? I'll have to keep that in mind. I got up in my bunk as I laid down. Tomorrow is gonna be one crazy day.