DISCLAIMER: I DON'T OWN PERCY JACKSON!

I know the story is getting shorter and shorter with each chapter, but I promise you, it will be longer in the next chapter! Also, cookies and muffins to those who reviewed in the 2nd chapter, thank you for your support, really appreciate it ^^

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Sigh – normal
sigh – thoughts / flashback

"We have a newcomer," he patted my shoulder. "Percy Jackson." A few campers from Annabeth's group sniggered. "Now, who wants him in your team?"

Luke raised his hand, grinning at Chiron. He returned the grin. I shuffled towards Luke's group, which was called Nova, and was received with open arms by his teammates, and Grover, who shoved me playfully.

Chiron cleared his throat to get back our attention.

"Okay, everything's settled now, so let the games begin!"

Chapter 3: I get stabbed

Campers held onto their weapons tightly, preparing for battle.

"3, 2, 1, go!" Luke shouted. The campers from both the teams rushed into battle, aiming swords and spears at each other.

"Come on, Percy!" Luke motioned me to follow me.

"But Grover - " I protested, seeing the satyr aiming strikes at a guy three times bigger than he is.

"He'll be fine," Luke urged. "Come on!"

I ran.

Luke led me inside the woods. "Are there any campers here?" I asked, panting from all the running.

"Maybe. And we don't refer to them as 'campers', but 'rivals'." Luke said.

"Fine, rivals, whatever."

"They'll catch up soon, let's keep going." Luke walked on. I followed behind, wondering when this would end.

We came to a huge steep slope. An unexperienced climber like me would have fallen to his death.

"Come here! Quick!" the tall blonde hid behind a big boulder, not far from the slope. I had to crawl to a huge boulder near me, so as not to fall from the slope.

Luke put a finger to his lips, motioning me to be quiet.

I sneaked a peek from behind the boulder. No one was there in the clearing.

"I could have sworn I heard…" Luke trailed off. "I could have been mistaken." He got up and edged closer to the clearing. "Come on, we have to – "

He didn't finish the sentence because there were agonizing yells not far from where we were.

"There they are! Annabeth! Over here!" a camper from Annabeth's team pointed in our direction. "They're over here!"

"Ughh, my bad..." Luke drew his sword.

"We're going to fight?"

"We have no choice." He replied, looking grim.

I drew my dagger as well, not wanting to look like a loser in front of Luke. Her teammates got there quickly, and soon we were surrounded by 'rivals'.

Luke edged around one of the 'rivals', waiting for a chance to strike. "Now!" he swung his blade up, sending his opponent's sword flying away, and kicking him in the groin. His opponent collapsed.

I swung my dagger at the nearest opponent, who was a bulky guy with humungous muscles. He easily ducked the blow, and grinned.

"Oh yeahhh." He said.

I aimed a blow at his arm. He ducked again, but tripped over a few unconscious 'rivals' on the ground., beaten up by Luke He fell flat on his face, groaning.

"Percy!" Luke yelled.

I turned and almost got my head slashed off by a blonde. "What?!" I fought off the girl as best as I could.

"Go! Just go!"

"Where?"

"To the opposite direction! The flag is in the heart of the woods! Go now!"

"What about you?" I still kept my attention on the blonde.

"I'll be fine." He grinned, aiming a quick slash at his opponent.

I nodded, did a quick uppercut that send the blonde off guard, then pushed her towards Luke. Without hesitating, I ran off in the opposite direction, stepping on unconscious bodies and ducking blows from the 'rivals'. I almost didn't make it.

I came to a stream. I was thirsty because I'd walked for hours in the woods, apparently lost. It felt like days. I cupped a mouthful of water to my mouth. It was cold and refreshing. It rose my spirits immediately. I took a few more mouthfuls, and then continued my quest of finding the flag.

I came to another slope, steeper and wider than the one I saw just now. It was a drop to the death. I peered down. Boulders jutted from the cracks, and I could see a small stream far away. From that height I think it was 7000 metres. Then, I noticed something not far away from where I was standing. A flag.

I grinned. This could be my lucky day.

I could hear the rustling of the trees, and a faint breeze. I knew immediately that something was wrong. A faint breeze couldn't make leaves rustle.

"I know you're there," I said aloud, looking at my surroundings. It was a mass of green leaves and greyish-marble boulders. I knew someone was up at one of those trees, watching my every move. I expected no response, but the person did. He- or she- jumped down from the tree with agility. Judging by his- or her- body outline and waist, I would guess, a female.

The stranger took out her sword. We peered at each other cautiously, eyes searching for any quick slashes and moves. She striked first, aiming a slash at my arm. I swung my dagger, clashing it with her sword. Then I aimed a double strike at her chest, but she easily ducked the blow. I tried aiming at her legs, but it was no use. This was a more high-skilled opponent.

She striked instantly. She slashed at my elbow. Blood appeared from the cut. She took no chances. Seeing me distracted, she quickly grounded her elbow into my stomach, hitting the right nerve. I collapsed onto the ground. The dagger bounced off in another direction. I gasped for air.

I coughed and groaned, and with success, got up on my feet again. I quickly swung another dagger that was clipped onto my belt, for use in case of an emergency. I send it in an uppercut, making her take a step back. I was doing fine when I lost hold of my grip, and the dagger dropped to the ground. I clutched my elbow, eyes trying to focus on the battle.

This was her chance. She slashed at my chest. I couldn't avoid that blow, so instead I shielded myself with my arms. Soon, my arm was bloody. With quick agility, she stabbed at my ribs. More blood gushed out.

I tried to focus on the battle but could feel my arms getting heavier with each motion. I groaned. Probably too much of blood loss. I toppled onto the ground, clutching my ribs, staring at her with fuzzy eyes.

The stranger knelt down beside me.

"You won't die." She saidHer voice sounded familiar.

She took off her helmet and glanced at me.

It was Annabeth.

I opened my mouth to say something, but I blacked out.

3rd chapter, done! I konw it's a bit short, but there wasn't anything I could do about the battle between Percy and Annabeth, I was never good at writing battle scenes, believe me. Also, hope ya enjoyed it, more coming soon! :))