A/N: Capture the Flag game (VERY similar to Capture the Flag game on my other story)

Ellie's POV

"Hey Chiron, could you look after Mia during the capture the flag game?" I asked, refferring to my newest sibling who was the cutest thing ever. She was about 5 years old and stuck to me like, well, a little sister.

"Certainly, but please go to the hospital, they need you there," he answered. He took Mia's hand and lifted her up to place her on his back. She looked happy, and she gave me an adorable little wave when I walked away. I was growing fond of her. But she nearly broke my heart when she asked last night, "So when do I get to go home?"

Chiron told me that her father had died from a long battle with cancer, and Mia's extended family was currently trying to accommodate her. But with all the paperwork issues they still hadn't decided whom she would live with.

So she ended up in Camp Half-Blood. Thankfully she was safe.

At 10 AM everyone was ready with their armor in place and weapons in hand. We were starting early to beat the blazing afternoon heat that would surely come. I had my bow and arrow in hand, and an extra knife attached to my jean shorts. Just in case.

I know some people say that archers are cowardly since they fight from a distance, but archery takes real skill; in order to hit someone wearing armor, you had to find a gap and aim. Meanwhile your target is moving, and you have to make sure that you don't get hurt yourself. It's a tough thing to do, and I loved every minute of it.

My own bow was an interesting weapon. It could shrink into a hair clip when I didn't need it, and it grew bigger when I pressed the green jewel on the top. I had a Hephaestus son fashion it for me after I talked to an Artemis huntress about a cursed hair clip.

Chiron was explaining the rules while Mia clutched a first aid kit protectively. Finally, Chiron blew the conch shell and got out of the way. I ran towards my post. Our flag was hidden below a tree in the middle of our side of the Zephyros creek. My job was to climb into the tree and shoot anyone who tries to grab the flag from below.

I quickly climbed the tree and camouflaged myself the best that I could, and notched an arrow in place. Luckily from my height I could see a lot, plus there were not many trees around so I had a clear view.

I got myself as comfortable as I could even with the bark digging into my back and surveyed the ground like a hawk. After 5 minutes of sitting down I got bored. I mean my ADHD mind was not equipped to sit and do nothing.

So I started to climb down cautiously when I heard a twig snap. I froze and aimed my arrow at the source of the sound. But I didn't see anything. Suddenly, I saw the flag being lifted off the ground and carried away.

I sat their stunned for a few moments when I realized that the flag had walked away by itself. Smacking my head in stupidity, I jumped from the tree. It was obviously an invisible person. I ran agilely, and caught up with the flag easily. I launched myself into the air and tackled the flag.

It was a tangle of limbs, flags and armor. I soon found myself underneath the person who was invisible. I saw a pair of vibrant blue eyes staring back at me. The mysterious person pulled of their helmet and smirked at me.

"Nick!" I growled.

Nick's POV

I pinned her down knocking the wind out of her. Her brown curly tresses were splayed everywhere and she had a dirt smudge on her cheek. She was adorable when mad.

"Nick!" she croaked. I slapped a hand over her mouth and immediately felt a sharp bite. I kept my hand down and shot her a dirty look.

"Ellie, right now you're in a very compromising position. I wouldn't move if I were you," I advised, leaning closer to her while on top of her.

I noticed her green eyes widen in disgust, but I diverted my attention to two guys keeping watch for other enemies. Meanwhile, Ellie squirmed and kicked trying to get away. She was seriously breaking my concentration as I tried to make us both invisible.

Since I'm the son of Hecate, goddess of magic, I can turn invisible at my own will. I can also turn others invisible, if I am close enough.

All of a sudden I felt something grab onto my ankle.

"Wha-What?" I stuttered surprised. I jerked my head around—nearly giving myself whiplash—and got off of Ellie's body. I saw her rolling away in the corner of my eyes and I started to run.

I wasn't quick enough.

Tree roots and earthy vines coiled around me. I tripped and fell, almost breaking my nose. Eventually the vines ensnared me while I was on the ground. I could not move or reach my dagger. I glared at Ellie who was dusting herself off calmly. Her arms were raised slightly while she controlled the vines. She forced me to stand up, smirking at me all the while.

"Your my prisoner now!" she said cheerfully, circling my wrapped up self. Without warning, she stepped up real close to me and dug her knife under my chin. Her perfume was intoxicating and teasing. Just like her smile. She seemed to consider me as she admitted, "Nicely played Anderson. But not good enough."

She turned around put two fingers in her mouth and shrilly whistled. The two back up boys came running with swords drawn. They lowered them when they saw me tied up.

"Take him to the jail," Ellie commanded. The boys obliged. I turned to look at one of them and noticed it was none other than Trent Rodgers! One of my best friends was taking my to jail.

Great. Just great.

I saw his gray eyes brighten when he saw me tied up. I could see him trying not to laugh, but he was failing miserably. I scowled at him, which just make him laugh harder.

I shuffled my way with them, but when I turned to look at Ellie she was already gone.

Oh, I was so going to get her back. And that's a promise.

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