*Percy PoV*

As soon as that conch horn blew, my blood becomes pumped full of adrenaline. I can hear war cries sound from the other end of the woods and somewhere off to the left, I hear the sound of metal against metal. The game has begun. Out of the corner of my eye I see a flash of blue and my ADHD reflexes kick in. Riptide rises with accuracy as it blocks and slashes as the other camper. Our swords lock and a few seconds into the fight I can tell the other camper is new at sword fighting. Using the move that Luke taught me, I quickly flip his sword away from his hand. A look of disbelief crosses his face as I bring the blunt side of my sword over his head, knocking him out.

One down, about eighty more to go. I race across the woods for a few more minutes (all the while wishing these freaking woods were smaller) before actually stopping to think about where their flag would be. Before I could really think about it, I hear some sticks split behind me. I once used to hate having ADHD, but now I love it. Without having to think about it I spun low to the ground, kicking my attackers out from under him. With a few muttered curses and with the help of his heavy armor, he crashed to the ground. I recognized him as Jason from the Hephaestus cabin and once he stood back up, I knew I was going to have my hands full. He had about four inches on me and was extremely muscular from working in the forges all day. He had about fifty pounds of muscle more than me, and I had no plan at all.

"Hey, Percy. Sorry about this," He raised his sword, which was a few inches longer than mine.

"Who's the one that knocked you down?" I stood in my fighting stance ready for anything that he would throw at me.

"I was unprepared. You are much quicker than I thought. So are you going to tell me where you flag is or are you going to make it harder for all of us."

"Well I'm not going to tell you anything and you are not going to beat me. Go ahead. Take your best swing." Faster than anticipated, he swung the blunt side of his sword, aiming for my head. I raised my sword to meet his sending sparks into the air. He pressed all of his weight into his sword making me sink lower and lower to the ground. I spun, rolling out of the way as his sword struck the ground. We dodged around each other trying to find the others weaknesses. Blood was pounding in my ears as the rush of battle was entering my heart.

He is tall, strong, and smart. But he isn't very agile or quick on his feet. Much like a bull actually. An idea formed in my head. I stood up and let him run at me. He swung like I had anticipated, but instead of swinging back, I ducked under his sword, turned around behind him, and hit him with the blunt end of my sword hard enough to see his head vibrate in his helmet. I had a thin layer of sweat coving my body even though the cool twilight has fallen. Time to win this thing.

I crept around the woods trying to find some form of a blue flag. Frustration seeped into me as I ran out of places to look. Think like Annabeth Percy. Where would she have hid the flag? Yeah think like Annabeth. Like that's even possible. I reached a clift wall that bordered one side of the camp. Raising myself up, I climbed to one of the highest ledges. The sight was absolutely beautiful. The memories even greater. From the ledge I could see all of the camp. The cabins laid in the far distance and the setting sun was glinting off the lake. Already lost in the moment I remembered when I brought Annabeth up here.

"Percy! Where are we going!" I looked down and saw Annabeth with the biggest grin on her face. Thankfully she wasn't afraid of heights because we were at least fifty feet above the ground. The sun was rising in the distances sending rays across the lake and bathing the cliff in sunlight.

"Almost there Wise Girl! Just a bit further," I reach up, grabbing the ledge edge with my hands. I hoisted myself up, grateful for the strength that years of training had given me. Once I got myself fully on the ledge, I leaned over dropping my hand for Annabeth to grab. She grabbed it, and with the other hand pulled herself next to me. The ledge was large enough for both of us to put our backs against the cliff and stretch our legs out, but small enough to where we had to be close to each other. I wasn't complaining.

"Wow. This is gorgeous." I look over to see her taking in the breathtaking sight in front of us. To our left was the woods that seemed to stretch endlessly into the distance and to our right was the ocean that crashed onto the shore like a melody. Looking out straight, we could see the cabins that gleamed in the sun and the strawberry patches that almost seemed to glow with health. But the most breathtaking thing of all was the girl next to me. I couldn't help looking over and taking in everything perfect about her. After our long climb her hair had escaped the thin band she attempted to keep it together with, and her cheeks had taken on a red tint. I reached out to sweep a strand of hair out of her face, when she turned to look at me. As her twinkling grey eyes met mine, I couldn't breath. She looked at me with the same excited smile that seemed to reach her eyes. We intertwined our fingers together and she rested her head on my chest just below my chin.

"When did you find this place?" She asked looking up at me.

"After we got back from the Labyrinth. I just wanted to find a spot to be alone, that nobody else knew about, and saw this ledge from the ground. Well actually I slipped and landed on my back at the base of the cliff. Once the stars faded, I saw this ledge."

"And nobody knows about it?" She looked at me expectantly.

"Only you," I said kissing her forehead.

"Well do I feel special or what," I looked down at her to see a mischievous smile on her lips.

"You should. You are dating me aren't you?"

"Oh is that right?" She sat up looking at me, laughing the entire time.

"Well, I mean you do get all of this," I lift my hands and motion to myself.

"You're right. I guess I am just the luckiest girl ever," Her lips find mine and electricity sparks into me. I reach up wrapping my arm around her neck and the other on the small of her back. I feel her hands run along my arms, in my hair, over my chest. Wherever she touches, fire ignites. I pull her into my lap, not letting her lips leave mine. Her hands find their way under my shirt, and I can feel them run over my skin driving me crazy. A small groan escapes my throat and I feel her laugh against me. I respond by kissing her harder.

I am brought back out of my memory when I see something glint in the center of the woods. Right on the edge of the woods I see a shimmering blue flag that would have been almost impossible to see from the ground. I carefully climb back down to the ground and start walking through the woods quietly. Torches are lit up ahead and I can hear two of the guards who are about my age talking.

"Why do we always get the boring jobs?"

"Jack, shut up. Annabeth said this is one of the most important jobs to have."

"Yeah because she didn't want it."

"Just shut up already! What if there are any red members around?"

"Oh please. Our plan will work. Annabeth's always does. The Red team won't even come close to the flag."

"You just say that because you think she's hot,"

"Well, I won't deny it. I mean have you seen her? Especially when she's in that tanktop she always wears when she works out! She is fi—" He didn't get much further before I clubbed both of them over the head with my sword.

"You should have listened when you buddy told you to shut up," I said as they crumpled to the ground. I reach up, the flag two inches from my fingers when I see a flash of blonde hair out of the corner of my eye feel the blade of a very familiar dagger against my throat.

"Sorry Percy. But I can't let you do that."