It was like 3 in the morning and we are following some dude with a horse ass into the forest. This must be a dream.. tell me it is...
As we walked deeper into the forest, fire can be seen. Moments later we stopped outside a gate. I looked up at the sign as everyone walked in, Chiron whispered some words to grandma before allowing her to enter. Valka stood by the entrance with me. The big sign written in ancient Greek slowly shifted itself into English words.
'Welcome to Camp Half Blood' I read aloud. I had no idea where i'm going and what i'm going. Toothless nudge my legs and signalled me to continue walking. Mum rested her hand on my shoulder.
'It's going to be fine' she assured me. Gently tugging me pass the gate. Mum herself seems reluctant to enter too, but what choices do we have?
'You can sleep in the Big house for the night' Chiron said as he guided us to this big house. The first thing we were greet by would be the smell of strawberry and the sound of horses.
'I have to go back to my cabin' Astrid said as she make a run for to the bunch of houses at the centre. She disappeared from sight as soon as she went down hill. I looked up at the sky and watch the stars and moon for a moment, until Toothless nudge me again. As we waited at the table, while Chiron went upstairs to clear some space. Dad and Uncle Gobber joined us not long after, following behind them would be Mr creepy multi eye. Man he is scary..
Minutes later, Chiron climb back down and gestured us upstairs into an empty room. Rolls of sleeping bags were laid on the floor, and one bed. As much as I want the bed, we have to let Grandma Gothi sleep on it. Well it's for the best.
Quickly we laid out the Sleeping Bags and got ourselves ready to sleep. Only then did we realize we are short of one sleeping bag. Mum and Toothless and I shared one sleeping. Thankfully it is big enough for my small size and mum and Toothless.
'Get some sleep.. we will sort things out tomorrow' Mum whispered to me as she stroke my hair and began singing lullabies to me. I knew those lullabies by heart, she would always sing it to me when i'm crying, everytime when I return home from school with bruises and cuts. Before tucking me into bed, she would always sing it to me until I fall asleep. Her soft hands always made me feel safe no matter where I am.
This is the one thing I will never get tired of, not even as a soon to be teenager. I always love my mum, she would always find ways to attend school events with me. Like that one time in elementary school I am performing in a school play. If I remember correctly I played the scarecrow from Wizard of Oz. She had to take a leave from work to come and watch me. And there was this other time it was a school sport event, where I had to participate in the relay race in my freshman year in middle school. Even though I gotten last, she would be there to congratulate me like I had gotten the first place. I didn't matter to her if I win or not, all she ever wanted is for me to be happy and safe. I never wanted to see her sad, so I always tried my best in everything. I helped her with chores to at least try to make her life easier at home.
She taught me everything I wanted to know. A few good examples would be cupcake making, piano playing and chores. Well since I don't really have much friends I always talk my problems with her. I'm totally fine with not having the newest phone, expensive clothings and gadgets. Life would be nothing without my mum.
'Sleep you now, oh child of mine
Sleep you in your manger
Sleep while winter winds will whine
Sleep you safe from danger
Sleep you when the dark ice groans
Frost and fire nearing
Sleep you when the silence moans
Sleep you with no fearing
Sleep you well and sleep you long
For life will leave you weary
Sleep you still and sleep you strong
'Til you no longer hear me
You no longer hear me' She sang gracefully.
By then I was already giving off soft snores. Despite me sleeping, I can still feel her lips on my forehead. She hugged me close and fall asleep. Toothless slept between us leaning against my stomach.
For the first time in 2 days I didn't have any dreams or nightmare. I slept peacefully and soundly. The sound of people chattering, blade clashing and metal pounding awoke me. Everyone else were already awake, Toothless sat next to my face, resisting the serious urge to poke me. As soon as I was awake he began to lick my face.
'ow ew.. Toothless..' I chuckled as I push his face away. 'Good morning bud..' I greeted as I sat up. Valka walked in with a cup and a plate.
'Morning Mum' I greeted, as she sat down next to me.
'Morning' She replied as she lean in and kiss my forehead and gentle ruffle my hair.
'Here's breakfast, it's not much' She said as she handed me the plate and cup.
I didn't mind as long as I can see my mother everyday. I quietly ate the bread and cheese. Of course I gave some of my share to Toothless and some to my mum. Just to be sure she have something for breakfast. When I grab the cup, it is empty. I looked up to my mum with a puzzled look.
'Speak of the drink you want' She said. I looked down and thought for a moment.
'Horlick' I said, and soon the cup started to fill itself and the colour change from transparent to khakis. Immediately I grab the cup and took a sip, sure enough it taste exactly the same.
After Breakfast was done I had to pack the room. While I packed the room with Mum, someone knocked on the door. Both of us turn to look at who it could be. Astrid stood at the door and she is dressed differently. Like very different. If I recall correctly she wore normal casual clothings, and now she is wearing a strip singlet with shoulder guards, a wooden headband, a leather red skirt decorated with skulls and black leggings. And arm cloth arm guards. Did I forgot to mention combat boots?
'Morning Mrs Haddock, morning Hiccup!' she greeted.
'Morning Astrid!' Both of us replied, as we stack the sleeping bags back at the corner. Toothless leap his way over Astrid,happy to see her again.
'Morning Toothless' She greeted as she kneel down and gave him a scratch under his chin. Putting back into slumber immediately. Toothless let out a purr of relaxation.
'Oops..' She said, quickly backing her hands away from Toothless. Valka chuckled at the sight of that. Astrid decided to help with cleaning of the place. As soon as we were done we went downstairs. Dad and Gobber were discussing something with Horseman. I mean Chiron.
'Morning' freaky eye dude greeted from behind.
'Morning Argus' My mum replied.
'Good Morning' I followed. He smiled and ruffled my hair before walking off. He felt like an Older brother for some reason.
'Everyone loves him' Astrid whispered to me. I'm sure he smiled when he heard the comment.
The atmosphere around dad seems really tense. Just then a tall male walked in.
'Ah Percy.. would you care to show Hiccup around camp? He's new here' Chiron requested as soon as he spotted the male.
Wait what? When did I enrol here? I turned around to look at my mother, with a big question mark on my face-look. She didn't say anything. Instead she smiled and push me to the older male.
'Go on, explore the place and have fun. Your father and I have something to discuss' She said.
'Come on' Percy said as he tug me along, I tried to resist but I knew I couldn't make her sad. So I reluctantly followed. Well at least Toothless tag along and Astrid. Did I mention I hate crowded places? I hate it when people judge, I hate all the bad thing they think about me. As we stepped out of the house, a half goat guy and a teenage girl were waiting for Percy.
'Who is that? And what is that?' The girl asked.
'This is Hiccup, Chiron wanted me to give him a tour around camp. You know let him try out activities and such. And that thing would be his pet...' Percy said as he stare at Toothless trying to figure out what he is.
'A dragon' I mumbled softly as he carried Toothless.
'Pet dragon... Right his pet dragon...' he finished.
'WowWOOWOW! Back away people!' the goat guy said as he push the girl one side and astrid to the other, immediately he leap in front of Percy defending him as he draw his dagger, and pointed it towards me. 'I got this! I got this!'
I stumbled a few steps back holding Toothless in my arms defensively, turning my body to the side as I tried to back my way into the house again. Passer bys stood by and watch. Astrid immediately went over and took my side.
'His harmless!' I cried out as I took a few steps away, my feet touched the first step of the stair into the house. But goat man didn't seems convince.
'He won't hurt you or anyone!' I cried out again, still he didn't seems convince. 'He's my friend..' I said.
'Convince yet Grover?' the girl grunted as she push goat man aside.
'He could be lying Annabeth' Grover panted as he held the dagger firmly.
'Grover stop.. you're scaring them' Percy said pushing Grover aside.
'Scaring them?! He's scaring me!And them!' He exclaimed waving his hands at the crowd.
'Alright What is all these commotion about!' Chiron bellowed as he stood at the front door.
'A Dragon! Inside camp!' Grover exclaimed pointing his dagger at Toothless. I turn around completely my back facing the crowd as the dagger is really making me uneasy. Toothless didn't seems to care about the dagger, he gently licked my chin and nudge me by the jaw.
'He's Harmless! Can't you see the boy holding onto him like his family?!' Chiron bellowed again.
'See? He is harmless' Percy said walking towards me, gently he place his hands on my shoulder.
'Hey it's alright... no one is going to harm you. And er.. sorry about Grover.. he is kind of …...Paranoid' Percy said, trying to comfort me. After a few deep breath I decided to turn around.
'Now go along now!' Chiron instructed the passer-bys, shooing them off.
Valka quickly came out of the house to see me, making sure I was okay before sending me of again.
'Alright.. be careful.. dad and I will be here waiting for you to return' She said cupping my face, lifting my gaze to meet her green eyes. Gently she kissed my forehead and push me towards Percy.
'Take care of him' she requested.
'We will' Percy replied.
'Hiccup this is Annabeth and this is Grover' Percy introduced. 'now come on we have a camp to explore!'
With that he drag me to various places. I'll be honest with you, I am the main attraction for the day at that camp. Astrid had to go with her cabin mates to train.
First they bought me to the Volleyball court. Those goat man were playing with girls in bikinis. Apparently the correct term to call those goat people are Satyr. Taught to me by Annabeth. It was nice of them to stop for awhile and gave me a wave before coming over to introduce themselves.
As we go along, Annabeth and Percy taught me about the camp. Normally demigods would come here during the summer to spend time training and defend themselves from monsters. And they return home by the end of the summer. It is optional. Some of them ran away from home, or were thrown out. While some of them had no family to return to as they died from monsters attack. I guess i'm lucky to have my family alive.
Next we arrive at the Arts & Craft Area. Some teenagers were painting, clay modelling, sketching, many many artistic things. And I notice a girl with Golden hair unlike the blondes. As soon as we walked near the area, eyes shifted their gaze and landed on me.
The sudden rise of attention is kinda creeping me out. I hug Toothless closer to my chest as we continue to walk. Percy could tell I didn't like all the attention I was getting.
'Come on.. there's something I want to show you' Percy said dragging me away from the crowd. Leaving Annabeth and Grover to deal with the crowded. We stopped at a big pine tree. Sitting in front of the pine is a Goth punk girl.
'Hey Thalia' Percy called out dragging me towards her. As we got closer I notice a white piece of cloth draped over the tree and a dragon next to it. Now I understand why Percy wanted to bring me here, seeing I had Toothless a dragon he though I would be interested in another dragon. He is so right. I walked over towards the dragon with Toothless in my arms.
Expecting that maybe the dragon will attack Toothless seeing him as a threat. Surprisingly it didn't. Probably it knew that Toothless Is harmless.
'Oh hi Percy..' Thalia the punk girl replied, as she shifted her eyes to me. 'New camper ?'
I didn't say anything, I wasn't sure what I am doing here anyway.
'Chirone didn't say anything about a new camper.. he just gave me an order to show him around campus' Percy shrugged. Thalia turned to face me, she watch me trying to touch the dragon.
'Careful.. Peleus doesn't open up to people that easily.. not even to me' She warned. It caught my attention but still I reach my hands out to touch his copper head. Thalia expected Peleus to pounce on me.
Slowly I reach my hands towards the dragon watching my hands closely. As my hand got closer Peleus jerk his head away a few cm. Both Percy and Thalia watch me with open jaws.
'I won't hurt you... I just want to be your friend' I said towards Peleus, as his amber eyes met mine. It wasn't like the one I had in my dreams, those were filled with fear and darkness. This pair are filled with questions. Slowly I reach for his head again, this time he didn't jerk, instead he allowed me to touch his copper skin. Toothless leap out of my hands wanting to play with Peleus. Gently stroking the head of the dragon, I smiled at how warm and accepting he is to me.
'My name is Henrik.. Call me Hiccup' I spoke to the dragon, all he did was gently nudging me, and he began to lick my freckled cheeks.
'Don't you have a job to do?' Thalia reminded Percy.
'Well he didn't like all the attention he Is attracting, especially from Aphrodite's kids' Percy said.
'Come on.. you're hopeless Percy' Thalia teased gesturing me along. Peleus followed behind while Toothless climbed on his back. Thalia and Percy met up with Annabeth and Grover before bringing me to the Forge. In the forge were many guys and some girls. Big muscles, hammering molten steels and creating weapons and armours.
'Wow...' I breathed as I watch them do their work. And somehow I was able to understand what they are doing. As I look into the forge a statue of Hephaestus stood proudly holding onto a Hammer and sitting on an Anvil.
'Grandpa..' I mutter. It seems to have caught Percy and Thalia's attention when I mutter that word.
Next up on the list would be the Armoury. The store of the camp, buy your weapons, battle equipment and daily necessities. Where do they get their stocks? Roaming around the store I took notice of all it's prices. It isn't in American Dollars, infact its in some currency I had no idea about.
'Whose that?' A girl voice came from behind, causing me to jump. Oh god.. please don't let it be one of those Aphrodite's child.
'Rachel! How nice to see you again!' Percy said awkwardly. I notice Annabeth glare at Percy with murderous eyes. Must be some sort of love issue. 'This is Hiccup, he's
aa... new here.. I think'
'hmm I didn't have any prophecy about him or anyone new...' that Rachel girl mumbled.
'Okay we are done here lets go' Annabeth said dragging me outside leading me to the Arena. Tons of people were practising with swords while others with bows and arrow.
'This is the arena, where you would do most of your combat training with arms' Thalia announce proudly.
'Hey Hiccup!' Astrid called out running over.
'Hi Astrid' I replied patting Peleus head.
'How do you find the camp so far? I see you made friends with Peleus' she pointed out but not stretching her hands out to touch Peleus.
'Is there something wrong with Peleus?' I asked.
'The last time someone ever touch him , they ended up in the infirmary with a full body fracture' Astrid said pointing to the hut with a big red cross.
'Okay?' I replied not sure if it is just a story or an actual thing. Peleus is harmless towards me. As I peek over Astrid's shoulder to get a better view of the arena, I notice a girl with fiery hair shooting bullseye, after bullseye.
'Wow... She's good' I mumbled, as soon as she shot her 3rd arrow, she turn to face me. Our eyes met for only a moment, but she ignored and continue to fire her arrows at the dummies.
For a moment I thought she would shoot an arrow at me. She seems rather offended or mad about something.
'Interesting ain't it? Children of Apollo and Ares occupy this part of camp most of the time. Well not all Apollo children come and shoot arrow, some of them spend their time at the Arts & Craft area' Astrid explained. 'And that is Merida, one of the greatest archers here on campus'
'Train under Chiron' Annabeth added.
'I see...' I nodded. Next we head to Strawberry Field. Rows after rows of strawberry bushes. The smell of strawberry literally clog your nose when you are within the 10 meter radius of the very first bush.
It is really tempting to pluck one and eat it. It smells so fresh and clean. From afar I notice a few kids walking up and down the bushes.
'What are they doing?' I asked.
'Children of Dionysus and Demeter have the power to make plants grow. Well Children of Dionysus work with only wine grape plant, but they work with the bearing of the fruits. As for Children of Demeter they have control over the earth and plants.' Percy explained.
'Go one pluck one' Thalia said as she guide me towards one of the bushes. Plucking the reddest and largest from the bush, offering it to me. Immediately I took a bite out of it, the sweetness exploded in my mouth, it was so fresh I couldn't describe how amazing it taste like. I just did didn't I?
Next up is the Pegasus Stable. The sound of horses neighing got louder and louder with every step.
'This is the Pegasus Stable, where we kept Pegasus for us to ride should anything happen. You will be taught on how to ride them' Thalia explained. I took a look in the stable watching each of the Pegasus roaming around freely, that's when I took notice of a boy with a shepherd crook staff. He seems to be alone, he's patting one of the Pegasus. At the same time I took notice of the ground around him, the grasses are frozen. Cold air emitting from the ice.
He looked up and out eyes met. My forest green eyes met those ice cold blue eyes. A small Pegasus stood at his side. Probably a new born. Toothless being the playful little dragon he is, leap off Peleus and ran over to that boy and the small Pegasus.
'Toothless!' I call out running after him. Annabeth mumbled something to Percy behind me. Thalia walk to one of the adult Pegasus. After a good run across the field I finally caught up with Toothless.
'Bad dragon! Don't you ever do that again!' I nagged at Toothless. Snow boy was already giving Toothless a scratch on his neck while Toothless smiled at the baby Pegasus.
'He's cute' snow boy praised.
'And he can be troublesome at times... but he is still lovable' I said. 'And he is my best friend'
'That's cute' snow boy said cocking an eyebrow at me as he look up to see my face. I was sure I blush for a moment looking at his face.
'Hi, i'm Jack' he stood up and introduce himself, dusting his hands on his brown skin tight pants.
'I'm Henrik.. call me Hiccup' I replied.
'It's great to meet you' Jack said stretching out his hands. I hesitated for a moment before reaching out to shake his hands.
'Wow... you're cold' I pointed out as soon as out skin made contact.
'Grandson of Chione and Aeolus.. the only grandchild of any gods on campus' jack explained.
'I'm not enrolled here yet.. but i'm a grandchild of Hepaestus, Artemis and Apollo.. I know it's confusing... I have yet to ask them myself' I introduced. He stare at me in shock, like he had found his long lost sibling or something.
'Are you okay?' I ask.
'yea yea.. i'm fine.. totally fine...' Jack replied snapping out of his thoughts. 'It's just that I am the only demigod mix here... until now'
'Does anyone know about it?' I ask again.
'Not at all' Jack said.
'I see.. Why would you tell me? When you haven't told anyone?' I ask.
'Because you felt different from the rest.. I guess we are the only Demi-demigods here then' he said.
'It's our little secret then' I chuckled, not realizing that Thalia and the rest were watching, and on top of that we were still holding hands. Took us 5 second to realize everything. 'I'm having a tour around camp... would you like to tag along?'
'Fair enough.. lunch is about to start anyway' Jack shrugged walking me towards the rest of the group.
We follow up with the tour around campus, from the amphitheatre to the Climbing Rock and lastly to the Canoe Lake.
'And this is the Cabins, where we sleep. Each of us are sorted into the cabins base on our parents. If you are a child of Hermes you will stay in the Hermes with all your other Half- Siblings' Annabeth explained.
Everyone had their eyes on me, Toothless followed Closely behind while Peleus took off for his lunch. Girls were staring at Jack, all he did was simply give them one of his smirk and they are already on the floor gasping for air. Children of Aphrodite I guess.
There were 20 cabins in total, there are some that are in the process of making. Some of them are empty like the Cabin for Artemis and Hera. And in the centre of these cabins is a camp fire. A girl sat by the fire watching it, for some reason she seems really familiar like I had seen her before. It seems that Percy and jack took notice of the girl while the others didn't seems to notice the girl's existence.
Since no one took notice I should probably keep it to myself and ask her later myself.
I wonder what type of children do the gods have. And here are the list of them.
Children of Ares, violent, love to bully and love to get themselves into lots and lots of unnecessary fights. Even over the smallest of things. Well not all of them are like that, a good example would be Astrid. And the neutral example of Ares is Clarisse, according to Percy, she use to be one hell of a hateful b- word, after many life and death situation and Percy giving her the fleece to complete her quest for saving Thalia's pine tree, both of them came to a neutral agreement. Note to self you need lots of muscles to do this apparently they are pretty narrow minded. Also they are very competitive with the children of Nike.
And there are children of Aphrodite. These people are one of those least spotty kind, they only care for their looks, and they would try to get themselves into a love relationship as fast as they can. I think.. They are literally one of the first few people who would try to say their hellos to you, if you pass for a cute or hot guy or girl.
Next would be the Children of Demeter. Mess with these kids and you won't have a good night sleep. Plants will literally hunt you down. Green finger kind of people, walk to their cabin and you will know. Flowers everywhere.
Children of Hermes. Be very worry of them, sure they love to have fun but at the same time they are really sly. Very out going people and a notorious pranksters. Any prank being pulled you know who to find.
Children Of Dionysus, hardcore drinkers. Great party throwers and unbelievably high people. Like really drug high. Well these are the children of the god of wine and drugs himself. Apparently Dionysus is still here, serving his sentence for no whine for the next 47 years. Pity..
Children of Hepaestus spends most of their time in the forge. So there isn't really much to say about them. They do make really great weapons, and they would always be covered in soot. Yes including girls.
Children of Apollo, these children spends most of their time in the archery range. Firing arrows into the sunset. Mess with one of them and they will hunt you down like a deer. Grover's experience. It took Percy and Annabeth to really calm them down, from hunting Grover for accidentally spoiling their instruments. Heck Grover even tried to be nice and offered them his pipe for the night. And they are really excellent healers.
And lastly children of Athena. Smartest bunch of people in the entire campus ground. Work with Children of Ares they would be the best combination, provided stubbornest isn't their main issue.
Well these are all the major group of people. There are also those minor god cabins, but no one seems to know much. Everyone around the cabin area had their eyes on me constantly.
Just then the sound of a horn filled the air.
'It's lunch time, come on' Percy said gesturing me to a hall filled with long table and benches. Mum and dad were waiting for me at the bench in front.
'Each table is for each cabins. When you have not been determine you will be seated with Chiron in the front' Annabeth explained. I simply nodded and made my way over to the front. Jack followed behind me.
'Have you yet to be claimed?' I ask, he simple shook his head.
'We have two gods as our grandparents, so it's hard for us to be claim.. besides i'm from two quite minor gods' jack shrugged. As we walk pass the Aphrodite's table I can feel eyes glaring at me.
'Hey mum, hey dad' I greeted as we arrive at the table.
'How did you find the camp Hiccup?' Chiron ask ' Hello Jack'
'Hey Chiron' Jack replied.
'It's really interesting' I replied as we sat down.
'Good, Good' Chiron nodded. Food were already on the plate when we arrive, I spend the entire lunch time telling everyone how my experience had been so far. That's when I took notice of the Red hair girl and the Golden hair girl again. They were sitting next to each other on the Apollo Table.
'Hey Hiccup' Astrid called as she walked up. 'Are you going to watch Capture the flag?'
'Yea.. i'm watching' I replied looking at jack then looking at my mum who is half as excited as me.
'Good luck dear' Valka wished.
'Thank you mrs haddock!' with that Astrid went off.
'Are you participating?' I ask Jack. He simply shook his head. And that's when I notice some of the campers had beads around their neck or wrist.
'What are those beads for? Are they like a protective charm or something?' I ask.
'Those beads shows how many years you have survived at this camp. A bead for a year. Normally only children will have it, once they reach Adult hood which is the age of 20. You are allowed to leave camp, since monsters won't hunt you in your Adulthood unless you have very strong blood. Such as the big three gods.' Chiron explained. That's when I remembered mum and dad had those beads too, in the drawer next to their bed. Astrid had 1 bead too, if I remember correctly a horribly painted tree was on it.
Then I look at jack who had none.
'When did you arrive here?'
'two days ago' he replied with a dark sad look on his face.
'oh.. hey you're here now.. so it should be fine now' I replied resting a hand on his shoulder. Toothless too tried to cheer him up.
'Thanks' he replied with his emotions slightly lighted up.
Lunch went by quick, when the plates are cleared away all the campers stood up. Annabeth walked in with Percy and Thalia holding on to a green silk banner. Following behind them would be Astrid and two other kids who had mean looks. So I'll just assume they are all from the Ares Cabin. One of the big mean looking dude with a blue mark on his face held hos banner. It was red silk with an Axe painted on it.
Both team announce their allies. Annabeth, I mean Athena's cabin had Poseidon, Zeus, Hades, Hecate,Apollo and Hepaestus cabin on their side. While the rest were on Ares side.
As soon as the team were announce Chiron instructed them to go back to their cbain and get ready, while we made our way to the Big house and stayed for awhile. Chiron than gestured us to the North woods where the event will take place. Chiron stood on a hill and did some announcement. From where he stood you can see clearly where each team are located, opposite sides of the forest.
It's like watching a whole war go down, both sides were filled with colours that match their banners including their funny horse helmet. Both sides were geared and pretty hyped up. Why I would say pretty would be the fact that there are the children of Iris and Aphrodite along with some other non active or blood lustful gods.
Now that I think of it, I have yet to see any child of Hades.
'Who are the Children of Hades?' I ask.
'Nico and Bianca di Angelo. Nico is irritating while Bianca is someone who you wouldn't want to piss off. Especially when it comes to her little brother' Jack said. 'I saw how one of the Ares kid picked on Nico and man you don't want to know how Bianca made him shit his pants'
'Wow...' I replied as I try to think what did she do to make a child of Ares shit his pants. Chiron blew the horn signalling the start of the match. I watch from above and for some reason I can understand the battle strategy really well. I noticed Percy, Thalia and another girl stood by the River where the Ares kids are coming in from.
'That's insane.. 3 against that whole group of them?!' Jack exclaimed. But for some reason it didn't feel like a complete handicap, in fact it felt like the total opposite. Clashes can be heard from the forest as birds flew away from the trees. Once both team had charge into the forest I finally had a clear view of where their flag is. A group of 10 kids were guarding the Ares flag while only one kid guard the Athena's flag. Next I shifted my gaze to the river as I notice the 3 of them were about to confront the Children of Ares and Nikes and some others I cannot determine.
In an instance Percy and the other two girls charge in taking as many as they can while allowing some of them to slip pass. From within the forest fire shot out and landed at the river, it seems the children of Hecate are avoiding to start a fire in their forest. How thoughtful.
The sound of thunder echoed through the sky as dark clouds began to form above us. Followed by the sound of the sea crashing violently against the shore, which caught my eyes that huge waves were coming in. Next the ground started to shake violently, cracks were beginning to form around on the floor.
Everyone seems to be panicking and holding their balance while Chiron stood still and watch the event without being distracted.
Lightning struck down stopping the advance of troops towards the Athena's banner. Accidentally starting a fire in the forest. Rain started to pour putting the fire out and getting everyone soak. Waves from the shore rushed into the forest a huge towering wave engulf almost everyone in both forest. The ground split open into a hole, creating a huge gap between both forest. Children of Hermes tried to make a heroic jump over but failed to do so, only to fall into the pit injuring themselves. Water gushed in making it into a wider River. Water figurings emerge from the river and held off advances from the Ares side.
I turn my head to watch as that one kid left to defend the banner took on 6 of the opposing team members. He seems rather calm, from far I could see him putting both his hands on the floor and the ground around him started to split. At the same time he held one of his hand against them and blasted a huge fireball from his hand.
'Wow...' I spoke, admiring how he handled the 6 of them.
'Children of hades, they specialized in magic and the land' Chiron explained.
The storm got heavier, it felt like a hurricane. Arrows were flying around aimlessly due to the strong wind, and I notice none of the arrows have a stabbing end, it's all replaced with a flat end stone. Trees started to move from the Ares side towards the Athena side. Vines shot out of the forest grabbing any Athena allies or themselves and tie them to a tree.
People are constantly getting knocked out and down to a few. That Hades boy is doing pretty well holding off them off. And suddenly burst forth from the Athena's forest came a large wave. And Percy is riding it towards the Ares banner. And still Astrid is no where to be seen.
As Percy got closer to the banner an Axe flew in his direction forcing him to lose focus and fall to the ground. Astrid came up running with her shield ready to smack Percy. As she raise her arms a lasso caught her arm in the air and pulled her back. Annabeth walked up holding the lasso, restraining Astrid. Percy took the chance and make a run for the Banner. As he got closer, the guy with the blue mark on his face leap out from on of the nearby bushes and knock Percy aside.
That dude held his sword close to Percy's face like a lustful monster. I knew he will be bad news. Thalia ran out of the forest and threw a piece of white light at him. Instantly reacting, that dude use his shield to block it. As soon as that white light made contact with his shield, a loud thunder strike pierce the air. Sending the guy flying backwards. Impacting himself against the banner.
Only then did I realise that is actually a lightning bolt.
Both Percy and Thalia were cautious, swords drawn out and battle ready. He held up his crossbow and aim at them. Astrid manage to free herself from the Lasso and attack Annabeth head on. Aside from the cat fight, the hades child is doing pretty fine. And back at the river the other girl held off many of invaders. At the same time both the boy and the girl raised their hands in the air and touch the ground. The earth began to shake violently. Soon everything became a major red alert like Mother earth just ate some bad tacos with ketchup beans.
Thats when I notice the Red head and Goldie ran across the river. Following behind him is a black hair girl. Red head ran with her bow and arrows, while Goldie held a frying pan. Goth girl held a spear. Red head shot arrows in a way that the wind will guide the arrow to her target. She never seems to miss, while Goldie just whack anyone with her frying pan. Must really hurt.
Quickly they race pass to the forest and arrive at the Banner where Percy and Thalia are busy with dogging arrows. Red head quickly got into action returning fire with her bow. The wind die down instantly, leaving with only the sound of Thunder. Amidst all the battle and confusion the Goth girl emerge from the shadow behind the banner and grab it.
Chiron immediately sound the horn, signalling the event is over. Raising a Green flag signalling Athena's team had won. Everyone erupted into loud cheering and clapping.
Everyone gathered in the Mess Hall for dinner. Despite losing both team congratulated each other and everyone celebrated happily. Well all except some of the Ares kids. And all of the Nike kids. I believe you call them the number 1 sore loser .
Chiron pounded his horse leg against the marble floor. Silencing everyone in the room. 'To the gods!' he cheered holding his glass up high.
Everyone and everything else in the room followed his actions and cheered 'TO THE GODS!'
Slowly everyone got up with their plate full of food. I wonder what they are doing. I shot a questioned look at mum.
'They are offering food to the gods, you have to give them a portion of your food. That would be our parents, your grand parents' She explained.
After all the cabin table had did their offering, it was our turn. I stood behind Valka and in front of Jack.
It was Valka's turn. She walked towards the fire and scrap of a piece of cheese and half her Grapes. 'Apollo, Artemis' She whispered before heading back to the table.
It was my turn. I scrape off 2 pieces of Brisket and a cheese. 'Apollo, Artemis, Hepastus, Zeus, Hades, Poseidon ,Athena , Demeter , Ares, Hestia' I prayed. 'I hope you enjoy this offering' with that I head back to the table and waited for Jack.
Jack scrape off a piece of brisket and a few raspberry. He mumbled a few words and closed his eyes for a few second. With that he quickly join the table. Immediately we started to dig in.
once the meal is over, a man in a Hawaii flower shirt stood up and made a few announcement.
'That's Mr D. our camp director' Jack whispered. 'Also the dad of the Dionysus cabin'
I widen my eyes as I stare at the man. Explained why he looked so familiar, I saw him in my dream in the golden room.
As soon as he was done with announcement, he send us off. Everyone gathered at the Amphitheatre.
'The Apollo Cabin always lead the nightly sing along' Jack said as Goldie walked up with a Red head who was holding a harp.
'Enjoying yourself?' Percy ask as he sat next to me. Astrid sat behind me with Toothless.
And soon they started to sing some songs for the gods. After one traditional song, everyone started to sing pop songs here and there. The more we sing the brighter the fire burn and the bigger it went. Apparently the fire colour change continuously.
Seated behind Jack would be the red head , goldie and gothy. The red head let out a cough catching Jack's attention.
'Oh hi... Merida, Rapunzel, Mavis' Jack greeted turning his head.
'Where did yew go?' the read head ask in a slightly serious tone.
'I was here the whole time' Jack said.
'Really? And why didn't you join us during Capture the flag?' Goldie ask folding her arms, obviously unimpressed.
' I had to stay with Chiron and the new kid' jack lied.
'oh the new kid!' the gothy girl said, poking her head to the side as she spotted me. Immediately she went over and kneel down in front of me starting at my face.
'Hi i'm Mavis! Daughter of Nyx' She introduced. Toothless poked his head from under my arm to get a look at the girl.
'Hey mavis' Astrid greeted from behind ' great job getting the flag today'
'Thanks Astrid! You were pretty good yourself, standing against Annabeth' Mavis replied. 'So you know you should introduce yourself too'
'I..err... I'm Hiccup' I stutter, swallowing my saliva hard.
'It's nice to meet you Hiccup!' she said ' and that is?'
'Pascal!' the blondie call out looking around frantically. I notice a little green thing looking at Toothless next to me.
'He's over here Rapunzel!' Mavis call out. Motioning for Goldie to come over.
'sorry' she apologise as she pick up the green thing. 'This is Pascal my pet Chameleon and I am Rapunzel, it's nice to meet you'
'It's nice to meet you too, I'm Hiccup' I replied ' And this is Toothless my pet dragon' Toothless walk over and sniff Pascal.
'Aw.. he's so cute' Rapunzel praised. ' Merida come see this!'
The red head reluctantly agreed, groaning before making his way over.
'She's really hot tempered for a child of Apollo' jack whispered to me.
'A'i can hear you' she said as she kneel down next to Toothless.
'Wow.. that's cool' a boy said from behind, I turn to look at the Gothic hades children.
'Hey Nico! Good work out there' Percy said, Nico blushed a little upon hearing the comment.
'Thanks.. you're not bad too yourself out there today' he replied.
'Thanks.. come join us' percy offered patting the seat next to him. Nico didn't hesitate and sat down next to Percy.
'Nico there you are! Oh hey mavis! Good job out there for capturing the flag.. and that is cool' A taller girl said.
'Thanks Bianca!' Mavis replied. Toothless being the curious little thing he is made his way to the siblings.
'Cool... I like his scale' Nico said as he stroke Toothless on the head.
'So here is where everyone is' Thalia exclaimed, following behind her is Rachel, Annabeth and Grover.
'No time for that, look!' Rachel said pointing to the sky. Dark thunder clouds brew over. Everyone turn to look at Thalia.
'Not me' she said, rain started to drizzle, thunder boomed the air. More and more clouds began to brew over covering the entire campus. The camp fire began to die down to a shade of bright golden.
'The gods are here' Chiron spoke as he walked up. Light spill through the tiny gaps of the cloud coating me and jack in the light.
A bus rode down from the light and stopped in front of the crowd. Stepping out of the buses are a group of females and some muscular man. All of them are dressed in really casual clothings.
'And the huntresses' Percy added with a disappointed scowl.
'And what brings you here father?' Mr D ask a beard man. They look so familiar... Oh right my dream..
'Just a little visit, also a problem that has been addressed by Percy Jackson.' Zeus said. Everyone turned to look at Percy.
'We wish to have an audience with Henrik and Jack' Athena spoke. Jack and I shared a look of concern, as the entire crowd sat their eyes on us.
'Dad's not here...' I heard Nico said to Bianca. From behind us the camp fore erupted high and mighty,a man walked out of it. Following closely behind is another woman.
'Short cut' he sat towards Zeus. Walking his way to the front to join the rest of the gods.
'Funny how you took off first' Hermes said folding his arms cocking an eye brow.
'If you would please' Athena said to Chiron and Mr D.
'Alright back to your cabins all of you!' Mr D announce immediately. Students began to file out.
'You lot stay here' Chiron told us, pointing to Percy, Thalia, Nico, Bianca, Annabeth and Grover.
'I'll see you tomorrow' Astrid whispered, as she jog away. Merida and the other girls followed. Valka, Stoick, Gobber and Grandma arrived just then.
'Hi Mum, uncle' Valka greeted towards Artemis and Apollo.
'Hello Valka' Artemis replied hugging her.
'Hello niece' Apollo replied.
'It's been a long time Gothi' Hepaestus said as he walked towards Gothi and held her hands.
'Hello Dad...' Gobber greeted with Stoick next to him.
'Hello Son' Hepaestus replied.
'GrandPa!' I call out walking over.
'It's good to see you too' He replied. Next I went over to Artemis, ignoring the glares from all those girls. No idea who they are anyway.
'Grandma!' I call and hug her. She smiled and return the hug. I turn to face Apollo and said ' Grand Uncle'
'We have matter at hand' Apollo said facing me. Why do I not like the sound of it?
'Let's proceed to the Big House first' Chiron said guiding everyone into the big house. Everyone gathered around the table in the centre of the room.
'Typhoon has escape Tartarus' Zeus announce. Everyone turn to look at Hades and the other woman.
'Hey I didn't let him out' Hades countered with his hands held up in defence.
'He storm his way out of and is now heading this way' Athena said. Looking at us.
'Why would he want to attack camp half blood?' Annabeth ask.
'He wants your blood, all of you' Apollo said.
'Why would want our blood? We are only half bloods' Thalia pointed it out.
'Which is why he wants it. He know he can't come after us because we are too strong for him. Half blood means half of our powers' Athena explained.' which makes you the easier targets'
'And we are here to defend against him, and drive him back to Tartarus ' Artemis said holding a fist up.
'How long do we have till he arrive?' Annabeth ask.
'We have only until tomorrow afternoon. We have to get the campers out or we will have to fight on sea' Ares said. 'The border alone won't be able to do much against him, his power is formidable'
'remind me again why would he want our blood?' Percy ask.
'Within our blood holds magic. And if he gets hold of these bloods he can break the gates of Tartarus open and set the Titans free. And it will be a battle over Olympus again' Poseidon explained.
'And among all of you, he wants both of your blood the most' Hera explained looking at both me and Jack.
'why?' I ask.
'Because both your bloods holds more than one gods power.' Aphrodite said ' for all we know both are you are the first to be born from two demi-gods. Those Demi-Gods that made it to adulthood never married another Demi God'
Everyone had their eyes on us. Then my birthmark on my back began to burn again. Pain spread throughout my body as I lay on the floor in excruciating pain. Everything went dark the next moment.
When I came about four figures were standing around me, I found myself laid on the bed with Apollo's hands scanning me.
'What happened?' I ask weakly.
'Something or someone took over your body for a while, the magic was too much for your body to take' Hera explained as she place her flower staff on my chest.
'it seems we are not the only one who had place something in you' Hera said. 'you have been blessed with a curse'
' Is that a bad thing or a good thing?' a voice came from behind, I could make out it was jack's voice.
'It's neither Bad or Good. The blood of a titan runs in you. One of the very first few I might add' Hera said. 'And someone wants the power from you'
'But i'm just a kid' I reasoned, hoping it would make things better.
'Which is when you are at your most vulnerable. Our powers will help to contain the curse in you. We have no idea what it is about yet, once unleash you may die from it' Hera warned.
'And how does he avoid that?' Jack ask.
'Even I do not know' Hera shook her head. Apollo shook his head too agreeing that he himself do not know the cause or the trigger.
'Do not over use your powers, once you're exhausted it might overpower the containment, It's just a possibility' Apollo said. 'Now get some rest'
With that Hera and Apollo walked out of the room.
Valka walked up and stroke my hair, tears streaming down her face.
'Why does it have to be you...' She sobbed between tears.
'Mum i'm fine...' I assured raising my hands weakly to touch her cheeks. Toothless sat by Jack's side purring. Both of them made their way over to the bed. Only then did I realise I am in an unknown room.
'Where am I?' I ask.
'Cabin 2. Hera's cabin. She gave us the permission to use it' jack explained.
'I see..' I said weakly before falling asleep. And I started to dream.
In this dream I was standing on the same shore. But this time I was all to familiar, it was the beach at Camp Half Blood. Storm clouds clouded the sky, wind were flying towards the see. I didn't move when I notice dark rope like smoke slither it's way towards the camp. I turn around, but it was too late. The whole camp was on fire. I turn again this time Jack stood at the shore where the wave touch the sea wash against the shore.
'You couldn't save us' he said.
'No! I didn't-' I tried to speak. But the figure changed. My family stood there.
'Hiccup help us!' Valka cried out
'You're not my son!' Stoick bellowed
'Stop, I tried!' I scream the words. And their image fade into sand. ' Don't go...' my hands were held up to grab them. The figure changed to the gods standing around me.
'You failed us!' Zeus bellowed .
'We should have never put our faith in you!' Poseidon bellowed. All the gods began to mock, jeer and throw comments of disappointment. I tried to stop them. But then a sword ran through my guts.
I turn to look at Percy with the sword. Everyone else had a sword.. including Astrid..
'You betrayed us!' Percy shouted the words, tightening his grip on the sword.
'I should have known...' Astrid spoke as she held her sword up.
'DEATH TO ALL WHO BOWS TO KRONUS!' Everyone said and stab me.
I woke up screaming, I can feel myself covered in cold sweat, tears running down my cheeks. I scan the room, it was still night time. Immediately I leap off the bed and ran out of the cabin.
'Hiccup?' Valka woke up and ask. But I was already outside running to god knows where. In the end I ended up at where my nightmare was.
I stood at the shore unsure of what to do. I wouldn't want to go back to sleep. No more nightmares.. please... my legs had minds on their own took off. Walking me towards the sea. Soon the water level reach my knees, then my waist, and then my neck, finally my head.
I was fully submerge in the sea. Just letting the current to take me away. I don't know, maybe some place far. When a pair of hands grab me by my shoulders and pulled me back to shore, bringing me back to my senses.
'Hiccup!' Jack's voice ring in my ear, shaking me.
'Jack?' I ask looking up at the starry sky.
'Are you mad!? You could have drown!' he scolded.
'I'm sorry.. I didn't know what came over me..' I replied feeling a familiar emotion filling up my heart. I knew this feeling all to well, it's what I experience in school all the time.
'It's a good thing your mum called me up first, since your dad and uncle were sleeping in the big house with your grandma' Jack said, pulling me into a hug. No one has ever done that to me, other then mum and grandma Gothi. Feeling my wet clothes against his bare chest and my chin on his shoulder.
For once in a very long long time, someone had worried for me. Someone had cared for me. And someone whom I can really trust. Tears started to roll down my face as I swing my arms over Jack's neck. And I began to cry my heart out. Letting all the fear go away, all the sadness that dwell in me for a 7 years. Letting everything out, emotions just kept pouring.
'There, there.. it's fine.. it's just a nightmare..' Jack assured, allowing himself to get soak from my wet clothings, stroking my wet auburn hair. I wish it was just an nightmare too. It could be a vision for all we know.
'There you two are!' Valka exclaimed running down towards us. Pulling us into a hug.
'Hiccup, you had me really worried!'
'I'm sorry mum...' I replied through sobs.
'A family reunion without me?' A voice came from behind. Causing the three of us to jump.
'Mum..' Valka said, watching as Artemis made her way over.
'I though I sense something wrong..' Artemis chuckled, as she sat next to us at the beach, enjoying the night.
We spent the next one hour until I fell asleep, against Jack. In the end he had to carry me back to the Cabin. The next morning I woke up in Jack's arms.
Wow.. what a way to start a day that could be our destruction.