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Chapter 5: I get claimed.

Huh, I thought to myself, I am now officially alone.

Augusts POV

I woke up inside the Dionysus cabin. Just saying that sentence was weird. Dionysus. But, I didn't mind, after all, I loved grapes.

I got up and pulled on my purple skinny jeans and white tee-shirt. I looked out the window, and noting the frost on the strawberry fields, I decided to throw on my berry purple Quiksilver hoody.

Pollux, my half-brother rolled over.

"Is it time for breakfast already?" he mumbled sleepily/

I checked the clock.

"Ten minutes," I replied quietly.

He jumped out of bed and hastily got dressed.

"Uhm," I started awkwardly, "doesn't it ever get lonely in here? You know, by yourself?" I asked.

Pollux looked down sadly. "Well," he choked "I-I use-use-used to have a-a t-twin b-br-brother b-but he d-died in the B-Battle of t-the L-Labyrinth."

I looked horrified. "Oh my Gods! I didn't know, I'm so sorry!" I hastily rushed out.

He gave me a watery smile. "It's fine August, you're right, you didn't know, nor did I expect you to, now, if I am correct, breakfast should start about… now."

A conch shell blew and we exited our cabin.

"Eat lots, but not too much, you'll need your energy for training later," Pollux told me.

I nodded.

We walked into the dining pavilion and everyone went silent.

Aideens POV

I watched as August walked into the dining pavilion with his half-brother (Pollex, I think). I forced a smile and waved. Truth is, I was jealous. He had a family and I didn't.

Breakfast ended, and I got to go to train to find out the weapon I am good with. At least August will be there with me.

I walked into the training are and my breath was taken away. The large area filled with sand where we fought, the weapons hanging on the walls reflected the sun in just the right way that they shimmered, inviting us to run up and duel one another, was just all so beautiful.

Our instructor walked in. For the second time, my breath was taken away. I mean Whoa. She was beautiful.

Her slightly curly blonde hair with lime green streaks bounced around her shoulders as she walked. Her stormy grey eyes made her look like she knew what she was doing.

"Hey guys," she smiled (breathtakingly of course) "my name is Alicia Millard, Daughter of Athena, and I'll be teaching you how to use weapons, and how to pick and wear the right armour and shield," she told August and I.

"August, you'll go first."

She took him over to the armoury first. She measured him, looked around and grabbed some silver armour, tinted with gold and purple trim. Then she brought him over to the breath taking weapons. He instantly picked one that, when turned to the light properly, blazed a brilliant purple. On the hilt, two grape vines ran up each side. He had Alicia disarmed in less than ten seconds. Finally! My turn.

Alicia told me that, since I was unclaimed, I would get my armour when I knew my godly parent, but for now, unclaimed armour. She measured me and threw me and ugly gray suit of armour. We walked over and I picked a shiny sword.

"Ready?" Alicia asked.

"Ready." I replied.

The sword felt uncomfortable in my hands, and when I tried to strike Alicia, she easily knocked the sword clean out of my hands.

"Whoa," I mumbled

"So sword fighting ain't your thing, no biggy." Alicia smiled, dazzling me.

She noticed me eyeing the bows and smiled.

"Let's try archery," she suggested

I nodded vigorously, smiling.

I sprinted to the bows. They were amazing. I chose a bow with a stiff string, an orange back, silver belly, and gold string. I was about to leave but grabbed the matching quiver and slung it over my shoulder.

I walked over to the targets, spun on my heel and took fifteen steps backward. I notched an arrow, spun around and shot. Direct hit!

I decided to try something I didn't think would be possible. As I was closing my eyes, I saw August staring, mouth agape, and Alicia smiling. With my eyes fully shut, I notched an arrow. When I released, I heard a thunk and a scream that made my blood turn cold.

I forced my eyes open. What I saw horrified me.

There was a silhouette of something that looked strangely like a lion heading into the word with what seemed to be something in its mouth. Oh and Alicia was gone.

Ha probably made you think Aideen shot Alicia didn't I? Anyway, back to the story.

"Let's go!" I shouted, noticing my perfect bulls-eye.

August just stood there, dumbstruck.

"AUGUST!" I shouted again.

He woke up from what seemed to be his trance. "Huh?" he asked.

"Alicia just got stolen by some lion-like thing, we have to go and save her." I exclaimed nervously.

"Let's go!" he yelled.

We ran into the forest, following the lion's tracks. "By the way his feet change weight, I'd say it was limping," I told August. It was definitely close ahead.

Sshh I signalled to August. We took a couple of steps and then we saw them. Alicia was on the ground with her leg covered in blood. The lion was looming over her, as if contemplating on how it was going to make her suffer. It was about to strike, but I couldn't just let her get hurt.

I notched an arrow and aimed at the easiest target. It roared with rage and pain as an arrow lodged perfectly in its butt.

It span around, incredibly quick for an animal that size, and glared at me. It charged me and I had to sprint to get away. It was too close for me to shoot any arrows. Knowing this, the Lion deliberately slowly advanced on me. Great, I'm going to die and I didn't even get to find out who my dad was.

Right as it was about to probably rip me to shreds, August ran up and sliced the Lions head right off. It exploded into dust and I had to put my arms over my face to avoid swallowing Lion dust.

We ran over and helped Alicia up.

"That was the Nemean Lion, but I don't get how it got in. Thalias tree should keep all monsters out from her," she told us

"Whatever, we'll talk to Chiron about it," I reassured her.

"Wait!" she yelled.

August and I both jumped.

"What?" we both shouted in unison.

"We have to go to the arena first."

We both just looked at her, dumbfounded.

"Alicia, your leg's bleeding, badly. We have to get you to the infirmary, and quickly," I explained to her

"Yea, yea, whatever but take me to the arena first!" she insisted.

We succumbed to her pleading and carried her to the arena.

"There we're at the arena, now what did you want?" August asked impatiently.

"Aideen, you would've died if August hadn't been there with his sword. As you know, bows are very powerfully weapons, but terrible up close. We know you don't do well with swords, but I was wondering. Grab that dagger," she told me, pointing to a brown hilted, steel bladed dagger.

I went and grabbed it. It felt way better than the sword.

"Practice on this dummy," she pointed to a training dummy. "And you dummy," she said smiling, pointing to August, "take me to the infirmary."

August blushed, and I couldn't help but snicker. Alicia was acting like she was drunk, and August liked her. He hoisted her onto his back and took her to infirmary.

At dinner, Chiron talked to Alicia about the Nemean Lion and rushed off, concerned.

After dinner, I slowly descended to my cabin, but all that caught my eye was the bright, dazzling light in the dimly lit forest.

Okay, I know I'm not allowed to go into the forest at night, but this wasn't a threat, I could feel it. Just to be safe though, I grabbed my bow.

I followed the light trail into a beautiful glade. I looked up and was stunned. A raven sat on every branch of every tree.

Suddenly the light was extinguished and I whipped out my bow. But slowly, a small light reappeared, and with the light there was heat, but it felt nice, on top of my head. I looked up to find a sun slowly fading.

Just then, I heard the galloping of hooves and span around to see Chiron entering the glade. I knew I was going to get talked to, even if Chiron saw the sun claiming me. Claiming me! I got claimed! I can't believe it! And my favourite god is now my father!

But Chiron looked behind me and said "Hello Lord Apollo," while bowing his head.

I whirled around. There he was, my father was standing right in front of me. He appeared to be nineteen, but I knew hew was older than that.

"Hi, err, Dad," I said.

"Hello son," my dad said smiling. He reached out his hand to shake. I shook his hand, but he pulled me in for a hug. After a prolonged hug, my dad handed me something. He told me to put it in my pocket. I decided to examine it later.

He looked straight at me, sighed, and then smiled. "Go talk to Rachel." He winked, and with a poof, was gone.

So how did you like it? Was it better? I hope. Longest one I have written too! Amazing seeing as it's 4:30! Man I must love you guys to do something like this. Well I'm going to go to bed. And I hope you all review, seeing as I stayed up writing. Haha (: Thanks for just reading my story.

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