Warning: I haven't read BoO yet because my friends say it's traumatizing and I don't want to drown in my own tears, so I have been putting it off. I apologize for any plot errors in this story because of that.

With that being said, here is your chapter.

It been a couple days since the 'incident'. Things were even tenser between me and…well, everyone. I couldn't get what I'd seen out of my head. I kept seeing flashes; a hurricane swirling around him as he fought a giant that radiated golden light or facing an army of ghosts dressed in armor in the freezing cold.

Now I get to meet the Hunters of Artemis. Chiron announced yesterday at dinner that they would be staying here while Artemis prepared for the summer solstice meeting. I have a feeling that seeing them will make it nearly impossible to get the memories off my mind. On the bright side, I'll get to see all 3 Greek children of the Big Three.

The Pine Tree from the time with the golden fleece, the Dandelion from a visit to the underworld, and the guinea pig from a trip to Circe's island. I can't help but smile when I think this, and Travis comes over.

"What's so funny?"

"The Hunters Lieutenant, Thalia, she's the daughter of Zeus that was turned into a Pine Tree, right?"

"Yeah. That's how she got the nickname Pinecone Face."

"Funny…"

"What?"

"Nothing…"

"Tell me."

"No, go away."

Travis frowns, but walks away. I remember a time on the beach, when Connor was on lookout duty. I really need to distract myself…

We have riding lessons next, and I really don't want to see Percy. Things have been awkward. I've been avoiding any place he gives lessons at, but if I skip again and someone notices…Travis could tell Chiron…

"Hey Travis."

"What?"

"Do you have any pink paint left over from when you painted all the shields in the Ares cabin last week?"

"There's no proof that was us!"

"Don't play dumb, I know it was you."

"Okay, so what if it was?"

"Do you have any paint left over? I need a break from lessons."

"What did you have in mind?"

"The Hades cabin is empty till this afternoon, right? Why not paint it pink?"

"I'll get Connor."

I smile to myself as Travis runs off to grab his brother. They never turn down a prank, and you can always count on them to have whatever you might need.

I pull on an oversized T-shirt that's already covered in paint, markers, and other art supplies, including glitter, before walking towards the Hades cabin. Sometimes I wonder how the camp deals with the Stoll's. The only person they won't prank is Percy. I wonder how he dealt with them.

I wonder how he dealt with war too. He isn't even 18 and he's already been through 2 wars, not to mention plenty of battles. He's fought Titans and giants. I wonder if he ever watches football.

I laugh to myself at the thought, earning me a few strange looks. I reach the Hades cabin and wait for the Stoll's to arrive. We only had about 15 minutes before archery. My aunt would kill me if she saw me using the arrows here at camp. The hunting kind, with spear like points. It took me forever to let me get a bow, and she made me get the safer kind of arrows they use in schools, with blunt points. She'd probably die if she saw me with all these 'sharp pointy objects'. If I'd arrived a year earlier, I could have thought in the war.

It takes me a while to realize it, but the thought of fighting battles like I've seen Percy fight in, it scares me. I wouldn't be able to react in time, to keep track of what's going on everywhere around me.

I see Travis and Connor coming towards me with a bucket. I look inside to find water balloons. It was impossible not to grin.

After splattering the Hades cabin in pink pint, Connor pulls out one last balloon.

"I think it's missing something Connor, don't you?"

"Why, yes, indeed. Shall we add a little glitter?"

"No. We should add a lot of glitter." I add, studying the pink cabin in front of us.

"Of course, your Majesty." Connor says with a sloppy bow, handing me the balloon.

I pull my arm back, aiming for the center of the cabin. Right as I release the balloon, someone behind me clears their throat. I whirl around just as I hear the balloon strike to find the former guinea pig himself standing there. I smile to myself again, but when I realize Percy's right in front of me, I turn my attention to the ground.

I can feel heat rushing to my cheeks. I look around for the Stoll's, who have disappeared, leaving me to deal with the son of Poseidon by myself. I would go hunt them down and take revenge, but I figure it's coming in due time, and I'm a bit preoccupied.

"Why is the Hades cabin covered in pink paint?"

I try to respond, but the words catch in my throat. I stare at the ground again.

"You realize Nico won't let you live."

"The Dandelion can't be that bad." I wait for an answer. I don' get one, so I look up and see Percy smiling in amusement. I turn back to the ground in embarrassment.

"What happened to my cabin?"

I look up to see a fuming son of Hades. He has glossy black hair and green eyes. He looks startlingly like the boy whose sister died. I almost slap myself because he most likely is the boy. The only differences are he looks older, his skin is paler, and he's wearing all black.

"It was painted-'

"Percy, I can see that. Who did this?" He seems to realize I'm standing next to Percy and he narrows his eyes. "Did you do this?"

"Nico, you can go kill someone later. How did things go?"

"Fine. Now, .this?

"The Stoll's." I say. I knew I'd have a chance for revenge.

"I should have known." He growls before stomping off towards Cabin 11.

"Dandelion." I mumble, earning a wave of laughter from Percy. "Thanks for not ratting me out," I say quietly, avoiding his eyes.

He finds mine anyways and his expression softens. "Listen, I know the things you saw…it can't be easy…it wasn't…" he starts stumbling over his words and sighs. "If you want to talk about it, or need something explained-"

"To be honest Fish Face, I could really go for a sparring match right now." I say, cutting him off. He nods in understanding and we set off towards the arena.

We each get into a fighting stance before starting. I make the first move, Percy blocking it immediately. He feigns to the left before doing a disarming maneuver too quickly for me to catch. My sword clatters to the ground as Percy points Riptide at my chest, grinning.

"I win."

"No duh, Sherlock."

"Want to go again?"

"Yeah." I kneel down and pick up my sword. The second it's in my hand, I hear the hiss of something cutting through the air and roll to the side just in time to avoid Percy's sword.

I turn and put my sword up just in time to block his next swipe. There is a fierce light in his eyes, and I know he won't be going easy on me this time. I stand up and have to deflect another strike that almost knocks my sword out of my hand. I readjust my grip to try and keep it from slipping out of my now sweaty hands. As I do Percy knocks my legs out from under me and my sword skids off to my right.

Percy puts his hand out to help me up and I grab it to try to pull him off balance. Before I can do anything Riptide is at my throat.

"Nice try, though you lasted a lot longer this time."

"Whatever. You have to show me how to do that disarming technique."

"Maybe tomorrow. It's getting late."

"Race you to dinner?"

"You're on."

Okay. That's all for now. It can be really hard to come to a stopping point sometimes. Mostly though, this was the stuff I had time to go-over and edit, and I didn't want to give you a sloppy, half effort piece. So sorry if it's short, I'm trying to make them longer. If you have any advice, I'm trying to work on Leo and Jason's characters. I know I should make Leo act really goofy and joke around a lot, but I'm not sure for Jason. He isn't really the sort of character that has a lot of emotion, so how do you show lack of emotion? Should I try to give him a personality? Please review and tell me what you think.

Thanks for reading!

Don't try to ride the Minotaur, make shrimp gumbo for Hazel, and don't try to take a bath in the River Styx.