(So I am trying a suggestion from Qwityboy who suggested to slant Percy's thoughts. Not sure how well I will do with the slants. I apologize if you do not want your name on here I will remove it if you wish.)
(After writing this chapter I think the way I wrote his thought with slants turned out horrible but I will leave that up to you reader's to decide. That and I could not tell which thoughts needed or did not need slants or not and I wrote it!)
(I have added a few changes like these lines to make reading easier to understand.)
(Edit the lines do not show up on if any know how to add them please message me thanks.)
I woke to a small growl from my companion. Glancing over I saw Reika staring into the darkness, slowly I pushed off the forest floor into a crouch trying to find the cause of Reika's growl. Still crouched I snuck into the bushes behind me making as little noise as possible. Reika followed head still pointed towards the darkness she backed into the bushes with little to no sound.
My head snapped up from watching Reika as I heard the crunching sound of leaves being stepped on. Now would have been a good time to be able to see in the dark I thought to myself as I Waited for whoever was making the noise to come closer. A humanoid shadow appeared in the moonlight. Looking closer I saw it looked to be a teenage boy. I was about to relax when I remembered how the fury I met had a human form who knows if this was a human or monster.
I was about to use the observe skill when two more people appeared. It looked to be again teenagers this time a boy and a girl. They looked to be sticking close together and searching around for something. I used the observe skill on the one who seemed to be leading this little group of theirs.
[Name: Jack] Lv.26
[Age: 29] [Race: Satyr] [Titles: none]
[HP: 1,300/1,300]
[Mana: 210/210]
Admittedly I stared at the window. Here was a satyr just like Grover with two teenagers behind him. The first conclusion I had, they were either demigods or more satyrs. Using the observe skill I really hoped that their level will not be too much higher than mine.
[Name: Nickolas] Lv.8
[Age: 14] [Race: demigod] [Titles: none]
[HP: 300/300]
[Mana: Locked]
[Name: Sarah] Lv.10
[Age: 15] [Race: demigod] [Titles: none]
[HP: 350/350]
[Mana: Locked]
Ok, I really hope all the demigods are not as low a level as this. I paused, on the other hand, I was level 1 month's ago. I thought about heading towards them and seeing what they were doing but I was not sure if they would be as paranoid as I am. That and I am almost positive that I am the only demigod with the bracelet. Unless of course these were mass produced or had a matching ring and necklace. Now that is a scary thought. Shuddering I thought how powerful everyone would be if they had a bracelet.
As I thought about it I realized it may be possible to take this bracelet from me. There had to be a way to hide it. Looking at it I knew it was not possible to move it at least for me. Sighing I closed the window and let time resume.
"When are we going to reach this camp half-blood", said the boy.
"It's a couple miles in this direction", replied the satyr pointing west.
Freezing in place I listened to what they were talking about. What camp, how did I not come across anything that pointed to people living here. Thinking about it I, again was glad to have raised my intelligence as I thought over this problem. By the name of the camp and seeing that these two were demigods, it would be safe to assume that this is some sort of camp for demigods.
No matter how crazy that may seem in my head I slowly started to follow them hiding in the tree line as they walked. Even if this was not true it may lead me to more answers about my heritage. Not only that but who knows maybe considering that this is a satyr leading two demigods, Grover was going to lead me to camp half-blood as well. Thinking back to the conversation I overheard from Grover and Chiron, Was Grover not speaking about camp half-blood as well.
It seems to me that these satyrs lead demigods to a camp. I would feel guilty for leaving Grover, maybe, but I had leveled up this past month in the woods more than I did in that school. I hid and watched as the demigods and their satyr leader stopped and searched the area for a moment. Did they see me I though in a slight panic? I may be following them with them being fellow demigods and all. But there is no way I want to reveal myself at this moment.
I almost sighed in relief as they started walking again but stopped myself. I really did not want to give away my position after such a close call. Sneaking forward I kept a larger distance than before as a small precaution. After all, I just needed to keep them in sight not walk a few feet away from them. Stopping I listened for any sound other than there footsteps. I thought for a moment that I heard something. Then I heard screaming from what sounded like one of the demigods. I was about to run over when something astonishing happened. Reika grabbed me by my shirt and pulled.
I turned and stared at her what was she doing. She seemed to be scratching at the ground and turning her head in the opposite direction of the screams. Pausing I looked at her and asked, "Do you want me to run".
She, of course, did not answer while biting my shirt with her teeth and pulled me again. I tried to stand my ground but it was no use, she was just too strong. That's what I get for getting a companion more than ten levels above me. Hearing the scream grow smaller I assumed they had beat whatever either attacked them or whatever else happened. That thought was thrown out the window when I heard heavy footsteps in the forest around me. Those were not the footsteps of a demigod or satyr.
Looking back at my companion dragging me I started to realize that whatever was out there was stronger than Reika to have spooked her this much. Which was really saying something when she was a full 13 levels above me and we had taken a level 40 Minotaur. Picking up my feet I started moving quicker picking up the pace with Reika letting go of my shirt and running with me.
Hearing a crash to my left I glanced over and saw trees falling to the side but visibility was small with the trees covering the moon. Another crash sounded this time to the right. Looking over I again saw nothing but darkness. This is worrying I thought to myself. What is going on and how am I going to get out of here. As I was thinking this over I heard Reika growl. Taking a look I saw her look towards me tense, then all I saw was darkness. Trying to reach out I felt nothing nor could I see anything. What was going on here?
I groggily opened my eyes. Where am I? What happened? Getting to my feet I looked around and saw Reika laying down at my side with half-lidded eyes guarding me. Rubbing her head I tried to place where we were. There were trees everywhere and a small path leading up to a wooden sign. Checking myself I noticed I had a teared up shirt with a hole in my jeans but other than that I seemed to be in good shape. What had happened did Reika do this? Glancing over I saw her now sleeping. She must have stayed up guarding me for the rest of the night.
Keeping an eye out I walked over to read the sign. I hope it has information for where we ended up. As I reached it I saw the words carved into the wood and laughed. Camp half-blood, Turning around I looked at the sleeping Reika. Did she know where this was or was this a coincidence? Thinking about it I doubted it was a coincidence. She had more intelligence than some monsters or humans for that matter. She just could not talk.
Looking back at the sign I was about to grab Reika then had up the path when I paused. Would they except Reika? After all, I hunted hellhounds and tamed this one because of her necklace. Who's to say that they will not kill her on sight. Opening the shop I looked for anything I could buy to solve this problem. I stood there scrolling through all assortments of weapons, armor, and other items but I could not find anything that could solve this problem.
Walking towards Reika I thought about risking it and taking her into the camp but decided not too. The risk was just too great. Rubbing Reika's head I told her what to do.
"Well Reika we won't be able to stick together this time", I said with a sad smile on my face.
I may have known her for only two weeks but she was probably the only living being I cared about at the moment. She growled at me, I don't believe she liked the idea.
"You can run around the forest, I'm going to head to this camp and check it out, " I said as I started walking on the path.
"I am going to come back or at least I hope so", I mumbled the last part of my words.
As I was about to pass the sign I turned to say goodbye to Reika for the next couple of hours. WHAT IS SHE DOING!? Was the first thing that popped into my head as I watched her leap up at me. I tried to dodge out of her way but her speed was too much for me. I closed my eyes as I prepared for the crash that I knew would happen. Or what I thought would happen. Opening my eyes I heard a [Ding!] but I ignored it for the moment, Reika was more important.
Panicking slightly I turned in a full circle looking for my missing companion. Where had she gone? I was about to start searching the woods for her when I heard a growl. Spinning in a circle I looked for where the growl was coming from. Nothing was there. There I heard another growl again. This was odd it felt like I was hearing the growl from inside my head.
Pausing at the thought I thought back to the ding I heard. Shaking my head I laughed to myself. That's impossible, right? Thinking it over I decided to check just to make sure. Opening my notifications I stared at the forgotten quest that had appeared. I remembered hearing a ding as I was sleeping but I forgot to check it.
[Quest Complete!]
[Reach the woods and stay there for one week. For every week you survive you shall gain a greater reward]
[Rewards]
+ 5 to all stats
+ 1 skill book
+ Special item
+ 10% water proficiency
[You can now use water manipulation]
Water manipulation Lv-1 (0%) (Cost - 20 mana per sec)
[The more water used the greater the cost of mana]
[All weeks completed]
[For reaching 50 points in your intelligence stat, you have earned points for all stats]
+ 10 to all stats
[Your companion Reika has Melded into your shadow]
[Can only be sensed by beings who control shadows at a proficiency higher than companions]
While I was happy for the rewards I was ecstatic that Reika could now get into the camp with no one attacking her although it would take some time to get used to her being in my shadow. Of course, this was all a precaution for all I know no one would mind her. I wonder if I could use this as an attack, with her leaping out of my shadow and surprise attacking enemies.
Making a fist I threw a punch into the air to see if anything was different. I did not feel any different although I could feel my thoughts moving faster and something else I could not put my finger on.
Moving on I opened my items and grabbed the skill book and special item. Time to see what these were.
[Acting]
[With this skill you will be able to not only create drama but will be a very convincing liar]
[Subskill - Lying]
[Learn]
[Earring/Transformable daggers]
[By thinking of daggers when touching earring twin daggers will appear in hands]
[Daggers will return as earrings when removed from hands]
I felt my eye twitch as I read the new skill and subskill. There may come a time when they are useful but really the only item worth it was the earring. The earring was black in the shape of a small one-inch dagger with a purple gem embedded in the hilt. Closing the window I learned the skills.
[You have learned a new skill]
Acting Lv-1 (0%)
[You have learned a new subskill]
Lying Lv-1 (0%)
Again they may not have a use at the moment but there may be a use for them in the future. as I started walking again I felt like I was trying to convince myself that these skills were worth being in the forest for the past month. As I reached the top of the path I clipped on the earring, at least I thought it would clip on. I felt a small pinch as the earring pierced my ear, well I thought to myself, at least it will stay on.
Looking around I saw a large area which looked to be miles long with large cabins the size of houses and a large pavilion. Taking another glance I noticed everything was massive. Just how many people lived here that need the size of this camp. Walking down I noticed some teenagers run around and then there were some that stared at me. Continuing forward I headed towards the largest building, hopefully, there will be someone to talk to there.
As I reached the building I realized that I had been extremely careless. What if these people were enemies. They could have easily killed me. Walking up the steps I saw someone I had not seen since I had left school, Chiron.
"Well what a surprise, Percy Jackson", he said with a smile as he looked up. "I had thought you would have never arrived here when we could not find you after the museum".
"What is this place I asked", almost cutting him off. I know it was rude but I did not want to sit and exchange pleasantries instead of answers.
Chiron raised an eyebrow "I believe its safe to assume Grover did not find you and bring you here". he replied with a frown
I was about to tell him about overhearing demigods talk about this place when I stopped myself. I am not sure if that's is a good idea, he might ask why I did not approach them or where they are. That and I still do not trust him. Time to test out my lying skill much sooner than anticipated.
I was preparing to tell him a story of meeting a demigod in the street when I remembered that this was Chiron he has been alive for how many years now, at least a thousand. So I told part of the truth.
"I was being chased by something then I blacked out and woke up next to the camp half-blood sign", I said while rubbing the back of my head sheepishly for extra measure. Might as well level up my acting skill as well. And I still did not trust the guy.
"Hmm... that's odd but it has happened before. I am curious to know who your parent could be they would be the most likely option to have brought you here", he said in thought.
My expression did not change on the outside, on the other hand inside my mind my thoughts were chaos. This has happened before or is he just humoring me? Did my expression change? Would I be able to fight my way out of here? No I am being ridiculous he is a much higher level than me so high it is unknown, there is no way I can fight him.
Stopping my thoughts and trying to organize myself I asked him another question. "What is this place".
"This is camp half-blood a place where demigods like you are trained to survive in this world", he said with a serious expression on his face.
Hearing that I almost sat down in relief. I am definitely getting paranoid I thought to myself. This was a training place for demigods and here I was thinking that they were going to kill me or something along those lines. Not that I am going to start trusting everyone here.
Chiron spoke suddenly breaking me from my train of thought. "Percy I had planned on telling you earlier but you disappeared, if you do not know already you are a demigod".
I thought for a second about telling him that I have known for quite a while now but I let him continue. There is most likely some information that the books or bracelet can not tell me.
"Demigod", I asked in confusion. Or tried to sound confused not sure how well I did.
"Half-god, half-mortal. You Percy are a child of one of the gods". he said.
As he spoke I thought of a question I did not know which I hoped he would. "Do you know who my parent is", I questioned?
"To know that you have to be claimed," he said and before I could ask he said. "When demigods enter camp their parent will show there symbol above there head to show that this is their child".
"When do you get claimed", I ask excitedly. Not because I want to know who it is. I have my suspicions but because there may be some hidden reward from the bracelet for finding out. I have started thinking about what happened at the apartment when mom died. I am almost positive someone interfered healing me when I should have died in that fire. There is no way I could have survived with the health I had at the time. If someone could save me who I believe is my father why could he not save mom.
"Unfortunately some demigods are never claimed or it took a very long time", he said with a sad smile on his face.
That information was admittedly shocking, the gods have the kids, they get to camp and do not get claimed. Great just great I thought to myself sarcastically.
"I believe you", I told Chiron. "It would explain the monster in the library".
"Yes that was something that not many demigods face for their first fight", he said.
"I am just glad I survived", I told him hoping to get this conversation over with. He was about to speak when a horn sounded.
"Ah that is the sound of dinner Percy", he said while motioning for me to follow. As we walked he pointed out each cabin and who was their parent.
"Where do the kids who are not claimed go", I asked.
"They go to Hermes, one of his titles is the god of travelers", said Chiron pointing to a cabin.
"Well, Percy let me introduce you to the camp director Dionysus or as most in the camp call him Mr. D", said Chiron.
Walking forwards to a table that seemed to be raised a little from the rest was a man with black hair and purple eyes staring at a bottle of what looked to be wine.
"Hello Dionysus, this is our new demigod Percy Jackson", said Chiron looking at Dionysus. Thinking about the name I recognized him as the god of wine and madness. Of course, he has other titles but these were the most known.
Looking at me he said, "Tell me can you make wine".
"No", I replied.
Turning back he ignored me and started pouring wine into a cup. Surprised I turned to Chiron as the wine turned into water.
Seeing my look Chiron explained, "Zeus has Dionysus at the camp here as punishment. While here he cannot drink any sort of alcohol".
Nodding my head I was unnerved to know that Zeus could do such a thing. If he could do that then could he not just take the bracelet off of my arm? At the very least no one has commented on the said item on my arm.
"Well while Percy why don't you go sit down at the Hermes table", he pointed to a table at the end that seemed to have the most packed table out of all the ones here.
Pointing again he said, "The one at the far end with blonde hair is Luke, he is the leader of the Hermes cabin tell him I sent you".
Looking at the table I started to walk towards the cabin leader. As I was walking I used the observe on the boy called Luke.
[Name: Luke Castellan] Lv.51
[Age: 18] [Race: demigod] [Title: Unknown]
[HP: 4,300/4,300]
[Mana: Locked]
[Stats]
Strength - 54
Vitality - 102
Dexterity - 71
Intelligence - 20
Wisdom - 14
Charisma - 57
Luck - 41
WHAT!? WHAT IS WITH THOSE STATS!?
[The demigod System]
[Character Status]
[Name: Percy Jackson] Lv.20 Exp 4,100/7,000
[Age: 15] [Race: demigod] [Title: Monster Hunter] [Companion: Reika]
[HP: 1,500/1,500] (Health Regen: 6.5 per min)
[Stamina: 850/850] (Stamina Regen 11.6 per min)
[Mana: 1,200/1,200] (Mana Regen 3.7 per min)
[Affinity - Water]
[Stats]
Strength - 37
Vitality - 59
Dexterity - 29
Intelligence - 60
Wisdom - 37
Charisma - 27
Luck - 75
Stat Points - 45
[Skills]
Acting Lv-1 (14%)
Lying Lv-1 (11%)
Presence Lv-1 (73%)
Tracking Lv-4 (89%)
Knife throwing Lv-Max
Archery Lv-1 (0%)
Sword Novice Lv-1 (0%)
Eavesdrop Lv-1 (0%)
Observe Lv-9 (19%)
Running Lv-8 (52%)
Cooking Lv-5 (61%)
Languages: English Lv-Max, Latin Lv-2
Skill Points - 1
[Special Abilities]
Water manipulation Lv-1 (0%)
Proficiency level (16%)
Special Ability Points - 0
[Perks]
Knowledge Absorber Lv-1 [You can learn skills from books, the more advanced the book the higher the skill you get is.] Can raise skill level by absorbing books for that skill.
Physical Endurance Lv-11 [You take 22% less damage from physical attacks]
[Resistance]
Fire resistance Lv-4 [You are 40% resistant to fire]
[Items]
Credit Card, 24 Celestial bronze knives,
[Item shop]
[Relationships]
Grover - 40/100
Chiron - 21/100
Reika - 70/100
[Reputation]
God reputation 1%
demigod reputation 2%
Monster reputation 10% [Monsters are now slightly cautious in your presence. Does not include companions.]
Titan reputation 0%
Primordial reputation 0%
Money: $343,000
Drachma: 225
[Name: Reika] Lv.33 Exp 11,100/20,000
[Age: 21] [Race: Hellhound] [Titles: Queen of the Hellhound] [Companion of Percy Jackson] [Currently in hidden in shadow]
[HP: 2,025/2,025]
[Mana: 500/500]
[Stats]
Strength - 38
Vitality - 81
Dexterity - 26
Intelligence - 25
Wisdom - 10
Charisma - 0
Luck - 8
Stat Points - 10
[Skills]
Slash Lv-4 (76%)
Pounce Lv-1 (0%)
Skill Points - 0
[Special Abilities]
Can travel through shadows
Proficiency level (25%) + (35%) = (60%)
Special Ability Points - 0
[Perks]
Stealth Lv-2 [Reika's movement is muffled. The higher the level the less noise made.]
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