Okay so for some reason my edits didn't go through in the last chapter? But I appreciate even the slightest feedback from you guys! Enjoy!

Disclaimer: Sadly, I do not own the Percy Jackson Universe, Rick Riordan does.

TRAVIS

Upon hearing his brother's failed prank on Katie, Connor, one of the most experienced tricksters at Camp Half-Blood, even thought that the trick was a little bit on the harsh side.

"Dude! Everybody knows better than to mess with the Demeter kids' gardens!" Connor was leaning over the old rickety fence that lined the Hermes' cabin patio, bringing his hand up to his forehead in frustration, "You will never get her at this rate."

Travis rolled his eyes, taking a seat in the lush grass, "That's the thing," He sighed, "I didn't do it, and she just defaulted to me because I was there," He knotted his lithe fingers in his swirly hair, trying to think.

"Uh," Travis' cheeks turned pink, "She ran out in her towel and knocked me down," He said quickly, turning away from his brother and suddenly becoming very interested in his black converse.

Connor chuckled, shaking his head at his brother's embarrassment, "Man, you got it bad."
Travis rolled his eyes at his brother, but all the denial just made him notice all the little things about Katie. She was so close to him earlier that day; he could smell the scent of her: a delicate mix of lilac and oak, which was completely opposite to her demeaning attitude.

Travis thought the idea of having a girlfriend was completely stupid at this time though, and he never called Katie his crush. He pertained to it as a 'slight infatuation'. He didn't think of her as just a friend, but he didn't think of her as a simple acquaintance. He didn't even like her.

He loved her.

Travis lost his smirk when he realized the only other person he'd really talked to Katie about other than Connor, was Luke. He'd sympathize with Travis, give him advice and tell him that Demeter kids weren't the most affectionate people on the planet.

But still, Luke knew how much Travis cared for Katie, and the best way to get inside a demigod's mind was to go after who they loved. His hands clenched into a fist when that thought came to mind.

But even Travis knew, Katie was more than capable of taking care of herself. She was intimidating and tough, with a pain tolerance to boot. Sooner or later, the war will end and they'd both go back to hating each other. Well, at least Katie would.

As if on cue in his mind, one of the younger Hermes cabin members, Ash, rushed outside. Her eyes were wide with worry and her lips quivered.

Ash's voice broke when she spoke, and even then they came out in simple, short words, "You…Luke…Message." Her hand flew to her mouth, and she rushed back inside.

Travis locked eyes with Connor, both of them unsure of what was happening. They sprinted to the cabin, where, in the backyard, everyone was crowding around the bird bath.

The two cabin leaders came face to face with their old friend.

"Hello boys," Luke's voice came through the Iris message, eerie and mellow, like they were having a chat at a coffee shop, "Well you two aren't your usual bubbly selves."

Ash hid behind Connor, her small fingers around his arm for comfort, and fighting back tears.

"Really? I didn't notice," Travis droned, "that's usually what happens when your best friend betrays you then tries to kill you multiple times."

Luke chuckled, his face glowed when he spoke, "Don't be so sour Travis, I just came to give you a thank you note," Travis winced when Luke spoke his name, "I actually should be thanking your friend, Katie."

Travis narrowed his eyes at Luke, "What do you want with her," He tried not to let his emotions get the best of him and he felt Connor grasp his hand as if he was saying "Dude, remember not to give him any info."

"She is the most skilled gardener at Camp- Half Blood I must say," Luke laid back in his chair, running his hands up and down the sword in his fingers, "How are you two anyways?" He cracked a crooked smile, staring into Travis'eyes.

Before he could think, Connor splashed the water, ending their little family reunion.

"Okay everybody," He announced to the cabin, "back to work, nothing to see here anymore."

Travis was still eyeing the now Luke-less birdbath. The water was just water, not displaying any images, anything that could spark up memories of Luke. He turned around to Ash, who was on the virge of crying, while Connor was trying to calm her down.

"Go to Chiron," Travis told her, "Tell him what happened and don't leave out anything."

Ash nodded slowly and pursed her lips, before she took off running to the Camp office.

Travis turned to his brother, who was completely speechless, "He's really gone," Connor said, realization flowing over him; plopping down in the grass and burying his head in his knees, "I've been his right hand man since I was 12, and now," Connor closed his eyes, "Oh Gods…he didn't even look at me."

Travis crouched down next to his brother, they were both in complete shock, "I'm going to go talk to her," He put his hand on Connor's back, "I'll be back."

KATIE

The store was quiet. Sure people came in to grab a pack of gum and the usual necessities, but she didn't see Connor or Travis at all. She closed her eyes, the sun of that day radiating into the store, she smiled. Her attention focused to the window plant that she kept at the store, a basil plant that she received as a gift from her mother.

"At least one thing isn't ruined," She muttered under her breath, her mind going back to knocking over Travis Stoll in just her fucking towel.

She got some water from the sink in the back of the shop, and went about replenishing the plant, her hazel eyes grew warm at the sight of the glistening droplets on the greenery. She was in complete bliss, the breeze that came in through the open doors filled her hair and she took the locks out of her pins, letting them cascade of her shoulders.

Her moment was interrupted by a flustered Travis Stoll, who was the only person she didn't want to see come through the Camp Store doors.

He didn't have a smirk on, and he looked completely unsure of himself. Katie's eyebrows knit together.

"Hey," He said, giving a half smile and walking up to her, "Can we talk?"