Note: Hey Guys! I'm back here with another chapter. This chapter's a little bit more on the fun side rather than serious feelings. Many fluff, oh the fluff! Anyway, not much to say.. I've just finished the previous chapter and I am feeling great.

I really hope you guys appreciate the chapters I write. I try to put this story into the middle of a fun and serious line. I mean, it's just starting. There's more to this story. It hasn't even begun yet c:

Anyway, I hope you guys enjoy this chapter! Alright, I'll stop stalling. Just lay back, read straight, and enjoy!

~2 weeks later~

Denise's Pov

It was supper time. For some reason, I didn't really quite enjoy supper time that much. Pretty odd since, well, it's a time to eat and let's be real. Food is amazing. I guess its mainly because everyone has someone to talk to, while I'm here on my own. I really shouldn't be complaining, Thalia's alone too. I set the tray down and started eating.

I had a bowl of grapes, apples and strawberries, fresh bread and cheese. It was a fairly odd combination, yet it was quite enjoyable if I do say so myself. I can't stop thinking about what Thalia asked me last night, about Percy and such. I mean, it wasn't impossible for me to like Percy. Definitely not. I shouldn't even be thinking about this. He would never settle to the likes of me.

Chiron walked towards me, a warm smile planted on his face. "Good morning, Denise." He greeted. I smiled back and set my fork down.

"Good morning, Chiron." I greeted back. Chiron crossed his arms across his chest. "How's Camp Half-blood for you, so far?" He asked. My smile lightened down as I looked around. All the smiling people, the socialization. I'm used to have limited friends, I shouldn't let it get to me.

"Good." I beamed. Chiron smiled and nodded. "Great, actually. A little bit exhausted once in a while, but I'm fine."

I noticed some of the campers constantly looking at me. I heard gossips around me. Especially the Aphrodite girls, they look at me as if I were fresh bait. Their prey. As if they were sharks, circling around me just waiting to go for the attack.

"Glad, you're doing well, Ms. Diametrie. Now, I suggest you ready yourself for today. It's going to be a big game." He said. I raised a brow at him and slightly tilted my head to the side. What did he mean? "I beg your pardon?" I replied, a slight chuckle escaping my lips.

"Capture the Flag. Good luck." He chuckled as he walked away.

I felt like mentally punching myself. Capture the Flag? Well, I guess it wouldn't be that bad. I mean, I know how to play and it's not like there would be hitting and stuff. Right? Just a good ol' game of Capture the Flag. Right?

Hopefully, I don't lose an arm today.

~CAPTURE THE FLAG~

I stood by Thalia, Grover, Annabeth and Percy as the games were about to begin. There were two flags, A red one and a blue one. Everyone looked so competitive, like their lives depended on this game. Especially Clarisse, although, it isn't really that surprising when it comes to her. She's downright competitive to the bone,

Chiron and Dionysus started stating the rules of the game. Everyone looked as if they already memorized the rules like some type of speech of some sort. While as I, am completely clueless with these types of things. Which is quite odd, not to perform an act of self-patriotism. But I consider myself quite generally aware have wide knowledge about most things.

I suppose this kind of Capture the Flag is more realistic than I would assume it would be. Typically, the Capture the Flag I would catch myself playing is the one with less..well, swords and clubs. So I guess, I'd have to put my skills into test. I don't consider myself completely clueless about swords and fighting.

My father had always wanted me to learn self-defense. I'd learn Karate and Archery, maybe a little bit of gymnastics. Just the flips and such. I never really knew why, until now at least. I suppose he always wanted me to be ready for the huge pile of trouble that would come rolling down my life.

Everyone started picking teams. Until there was only I and this other new kid left. Thalia and Grover were on the red team whilst Annabeth and Percy were on the Blue team. Chiron looked at me and smiled. I could feel Clarisse's deathly glare creeping in.

"We'll take Denise." Thalia, Grover, Annabeth and Percy said simultaneously. Dionysus let out a laugh and took a sip of his can of soda. "Make a choice." He rather demanded than said nicely. That's going to be a fun encounter, isn't it. Wrong.

"We'll take Denise." Thalia repeated, smirking deviously at Annabeth. I could hear Annabeth's grumble from here. They sure are competitive, and to think the games haven't even started yet. This was going to be a long day.

I held my helmet in one hand and a sword in the other. By now, both the teams were all gathered in both their bases, ready for the games to start. Everyone was training their sword fighting before we started. I was pretty confident on my progress with, well.. Combat.

Especially after that fight with Clarisse La Rue. Although, I am glad she isn't my teammate, I have the raging feeling that I'm number one on her hit list.

The countdown started and the horn went off. Everyone started charging at each other, as I see a pool of blue helmet wearing campers charging towards us. I was quite surprised when one suddenly came up at me. He swung his sword at me as I block it with mine. As seconds passed, the swings got stronger.

I managed to twist his sword out of his hand and kicked him, back first unto a tree trunk. I sprinted towards the Blue team's base as everyone else fought it off. I stopped to be cut off by a stream of water, only to see Percy sprint toward it as well.

He stopped and looked at me. He looked hesitant but cautiously came closer. "Oh, don't tell me you plan on going easy on me, Jackson." I smirked. He looked surprised of my sudden confidence but soon shot a grin at me.

"Not planning to, Diametrie." He replied. He easily jumped over the stream.

We were face to face, despite the height difference. I swung my sword at him, only to have him easily blocking it off with his. The way he fought was as if he did this in his daily routine, which to think of it. He probably does.

We continued to fight. I managed to cut him once on his arm and by his right elbow. He twisted my sword off my hand as it jumped a meter far. He smirked at me as he got closer, skillfully spinning the sword his hand.

"I told you I wasn't going easy." He replied.

I didn't need a sword to fight him. I might just as well prove that.

I clenched my fists together and got into a pre-fighting position. He gave me questioning looks before I performed a sideward twist-flip kick and kicked his sword off his hand. "Guess you have to fight me without a weapon." I sarcastically pouted.

He smiled and shrugged. I suddenly felt water surround my ankles. My eyes widened when I saw myself up in the air. I saw him place his hand down. And in a sudden moment, I went down, tasting the sea water that soaked me. I felt flat on my back, completely soaked in salty sea water.

I coughed some of the water out before I wiped the water off my eyes. I stood up to see him with a rather amused look plastered on his face.

I arched a brow at him and shot him a dead stare. "Playing dirty, are we Jackson?" I scowled.

"Guess so."

And with that he reached out for the sword on the ground and signaled me to fight back. I grabbed the other sword and swung at him, in no surprise at all he easily blocked it. He suddenly came closer and held my wrists down.

His sea green eyes stared down at my hazel green ones. I was paralyzed, I didn't know what to do. I didn't know what exactly to feel either. He smiled down at me and let go of my wrists. I didn't know what in the world came over me that caused me to drop the sword, right then and there.

He stepped back, a prideful look on his face. "What can I say, it works every time." He laughed.

I glared at him before kicking the sword upward off his hand. Soon followed with a back flip to smoothly grab the sword in the air. What? I told you I took gymnastics.

I swung a kick at him, cornering him toward a tree before placing the sword sideward against his throat. He sighed and rolled his eyes. "You win, go." He said, defeated.

I smirked before I sprinted toward their base. I was surprised to see it was completely empty. It was just me and the flag just right there, for someone to capture. I knew something was off, it wouldn't be this easy. If I didn't know any better, I think someone's about to sneak up on me.

I heard two loud thumps behind me. Gotcha.

I turned around to see Clarisse and Annabeth, both skillfully spinning their swords with a free hand. Their eyes were obviously aching for a victory. Like two lions just about to kill their prey. Although, unfortunately, I'm not going to be the prey. Not today.

"You're nice, Denise. But, there are no friends in Capture the Flag." Annabeth muttered, her stormy grey eyes shot me a deathly glare. I held a firm grip on the handle of my sword.

They both got into position, Annabeth in front of me and Clarisse behind. I was completely out of it, it was two against one. Not to mention they were both very skilled fighters. Annabeth threw the first swing as I ducked down only for Clarisse to block Annabeth's sword.

I got out of the way and went for Clarisse. We started fighting, the sounds of steel meeting filled my ears. She grabbed my shirt and threw me against the trees, my back harshly coming in contact with the hard wood. It caused me to hiss in pain.

I surprisingly got up only to have them corner me against the tree. "It's over." Clarisse smirked.

I felt my body heat up. Heat that felt I was on the sun, but it never put me into pain. I felt challenged and I felt the sudden desire to prove my worth. They suddenly stood back in shock. I looked down to see flames on the palms of my hands. I dropped my sword.

Clarisse scoffed and wrapped her fingers around my neck, pressing me against the tree. I placed my hands on her wrists, I looked to see her skin burning red. "Ah crap!" She hissed, letting go of me as she cradled her arm.

I was utterly confused. Annabeth and I caught glances before she kicked my sword out of my sights. She charged at me with harsh swings which I avoided by performing back-handsprings. I looked down at my necklace to see it glow a bright orange-red.

Pull it off. Trust me. A voice said.

I pulled my necklace off, as it turned into the exact same sword I used to fight Clarisse weeks ago. It glowed shades of red and orange and blue to signify the flames. A rush of adrenaline came over me as I walked towards her, spinning the sword in my hand.

Annabeth looked quite intimidated but shook it off and charged at me with hard swings of her sword. I blocked them. I spun a kick, perfectly hitting her sword off her hand as I held hold of it only to have the sword's steel liquefy.

A circle of flames surrounded us. There was no where to go. I smirked at her and crossed my arms against my chest. "You win." She muttered, defeated. I made the flames disappear as the sword turned back into its original form.

It was only time that the rest of the campers arrived at the site. I grabbed the flag as my teammates cheered and clapped. They all ran as Grover took the flag and held it high. "That was great, Denise!" Thalia exclaimed.

"Forget that! Talk about Fire Princess." Grover said. I shot him questioning looks as I slowly shook my head.

I never knew I was capable of those things. But then again, I didn't really know that I was an offspring of a goddess. I'm still not completely okay with all this just coming to me. You can't really blame me, this just kind of sprung on me. I haven't completely forgiven my mother.

Whoever she is. I hope I'd have the chance to meet her. But who am I kidding, really. She's a goddess, she has better things to do than deal with some teenager's feelings.

After Capture the Flag we had another Bonfire. These things get regular. We all sat and started talking about the recent game. Annabeth and Thalia were arguing on who deserved to win, which is actually quite amusing.

"It was a fair fight, Annabeth." Thalia defended.

Annabeth shook her head and shrugged. "I just let Denise win." She denied. I laughed and shook my head, arching a brow at her.

"I won fair and square." I replied. Annabeth hugged her legs close to her chest and fake pouted.

"Fine." She scoffed.

Percy laughed and looked at me. Our eyes met. I never really noticed how beautiful his eyes looked. What am I saying? We're just friends.

"You did a great job today. But, I was definitely going easy on you." He smirked. I arched a brow at him and elbowed him on his arm. He groaned and cradled his arm.

"Keep Dreaming, Jackson." I laughed.

"Gladly, Ms. Diametrie." He replied.

And that my friends is the end of another chapter! I tried my best to lengthen the chapter a bit more so yeah. First I'd just like to thank the people who followed, and faved my story. Also the reviews! I'd just like to clarify that this story takes place after the Blood of Olympus.

If I haven't cleared it out enough, no. Percy and Annabeth are NOT together, they are just friends. As of now at least ;), hmm or not? Hahaha! I can't really reveal anything yet. The serious stuff comes later on in the next couple of chapters.

This whole thing is basically some type of elongated prologue. The real story starts later on, yet we still have a lot to write- oops I mean I still have a lot to write.

Anyways, I hope you guys enjoyed the chapter!

See you next time~

~Lianne ;)