Special thanks to DragoNik for so many things that I don't feel like mentioning! Thanks.
I have read back on my previous chapter and I'm not sure I liked it. But, I need to say something and because you don't have a choice, read on.
REASONS WHY NICO WAS OOC IN THE LAST CHAPTER:
1) He might die and he doesn't want to.
2) He will see friends die and he doesn't want them to.
3)He doesn't know if he will make the right choice (there's an evil, dark side to him that you might see later...)
Two weeks. Two small weeks until the Princess Andromeda is here. Two short weeks until the second titan war. Two puny weeks until half the faces walking around camp now won't be here any more. Two small, short, puny, anxiety-filled, stressful, heartbreaking, tear jerking weeks left. Then, our world will come crashing down or be raised up, depending on what choice I make in, I'm pretty sure you guessed it, two weeks. Why me? Earlier today, Chiron announced that all cabin leaders must report to the big house this afternoon for a meeting about the Great Prophecy. Why is it called the 'Great Prophecy' when nothings that great about it? How about, the 'Imortant Prophecy' instead?
Anyway, all the cabin leaders piled into the conference room at the big house. Clarisse sat next to the Stoll brothers, probably planning their murder because of what they did to her cabin a few days ago, not pretty. Selena sat next to Beckendorf, leaning her head on his shoulder. Annabeth sat as far away from everyone as she could get. She didn't like this. Hades, she hated this. Betrayed by both the people she loved, it really must hurt. Michael sat next to Katie who he kept glancing at which in turn earned him glares from Travis. Thalia sat next to me, holding my hand under the table in anxiety from the week's past events. Half bloods have been disappearing, killed. Not many, but enough. We never saw the attackers, but we all have a pretty good idea of who it is. Two killed with arrows, one in close combat, two from monsters, and three have just disappeared. Nobody knew who would be next. The attackers had no plan, just to attack and kill.
Chiron wheeled himself in so he sat next to me. Thalia quickly dropped my hand so Chiron wouldn't notice as he moved past us.
"Campers!" He announced. "As you know, some of our dear friends have been disappearing and some have been killed. None of us know why, but we must have our guard up!" All of a sudden, Chiron's voice was tuned out as visions filled his place.
"What shall we do, my Lord?" Luke. This seems familiar... Deja vu.
"Kill them. If they refuse, kill them on the spot. But, do anything you can to get them on our side first." Kronos. Oh no. Oh no,no,no,no,no. Fudge. Kronos' men were killing all of the campers because they wouldn't join the titan's side. Except for the three that "disappeared".
When I could see everyone again, everyone was staring at me. I was on the ground and I had no idea how I had gotten there. Suddenly, a small back haired person hugged me so hard I thought my pop out of my head.
"Oh my gods! Nico, are you okay?" Thalia asked once I was out of her death grip. But, why would she ask me that? I'm perfectly fine.
"Um, yea. I'm fine. Well, except for the bruised ribs. Why?" I had no idea why everyone was staring at me, and to be truthful, I was really uncomfortable. Thalia looked at me as if I was crazy.
"Nico, you looked like you were having a seizure! And, on top of that, you talked in Luke's and Kronos' voice! What happened?" Thalia exclaimed. Oh, I guess everyone heard what just went on in my mind. Slowly, I explained my theory. I thought Kronos' men were killing the half bloods. Chiron nodded, clearly agreeing with that idea.
"I nearly forgot about your dream until you brought it up today. I do believe that is what 's happening. If that is the case, then I know we need to be alert always. You will always be with another camper to be safe. We might have to rearrange the cabins, but I believe it is necessary. Because the huntresses are here to help train for the war, they will also be placed in partners. only girls though. Okay, please pair up with someone!" Chiron announced over the talking of the demigods in the room. Most of the demigods ran outside to pair up with one of their friends. Chiron announced his speech again so their was no confusion to the other campers who were not included in the meeting. I approached Thalia to ask her if she would be my partner.
"Hey, um, Thalia, d-do you want to b-be p-partners?" I said, my face hot. I looked down at my shuffling feet. Oh my gods! Why am I so nervous! I've been so, so out of it lately, it's not even funny! I'm acting like Percy did around Annabeth, which is not good. I didn't want to end up like Percy, he was too, preppy. Gross. I am a Gothic rock/death rock/horror punk person for Zeus' sake! I couldn't stand his style. I shuddered.
"Yeah, of course, Nico." Thalia said. I sighed in relief. "What, did you think I would say no?" She said playfully. I laughed nervously.
"Uh, no..." I said and Thalia gasped. This time, I really laughed. You really need to see her face. Ah, good times... "What? I didn't know what you would say." I finished sheepishly. She just rolled her eyes at so I returned it with a nice death glare. She burst into laughter at me. She was laughing so loud and hard, she was catching the attention of the other campers. Slowly, I backed out of every one's sight, uncomfortable with being the center of attention even though now people stare at me and whisper because I'm the son of Hades and the child of the prophecy. Great, huh? People whispering behind your back your whole life. Well, at least Annabeth and Thalia don't treat me that way.
Thalia... My thoughts drifted off into my wonderful secret life with my girlfriend. Could I really call her my girlfriend, though? I mean, only Annabeth knows about 'us' so are we really going out? Cut it out! Doesn't matter, you're with her. You really need a rubber band to wear on your wrist. When ever your thoughts drift to her, snap the band. Then, you won't always be so distracted, like now.
Then, I realized Thalia was shaking me and waving her free hand in front of my face.
Oops.
"Finally! Geez, I've been standing here for a good," She looked at her watch. "A good five minutes! I thought you died with your eyes open. I could have sworn I saw your eyes glazing over!" Thalia said, only half joking. I rolled my eyes and something on her wrist caught my attention.
"Thalia? Can I have that rubber band?" I asked, my eyes never leaving the rubber object. She nodded slowly, clearly confused. She pulled it off and held it out for me. I took it and slipped it onto my wrist.
Hope this works. I silently prayed. Thalia shook her head in confusion and then giving her 'I'm-really-confused-but-I'm-not-sure-I-want-to-know-so-I'm-just-gonna-drop-it' look. Yeah, I know you're sitting at home, wondering, 'How can Nico get all that from a look?' Well, we kind of have this, connection with each other. It's really cool. Anyway, I stared at the rubberband with great respect as I slowly headed to the dinning pavilion for dinner.
After offering some of my food for the gods, I sat down at the Hades table, all by myself, I must add, and began picking at my food. Closer to the end of dinner, I glanced at Thalia, who was also alone, and started thinking.
I could keep her company tonight. We would have fun... I snapped my rubber band on my wrist... seven times.
"OW!" I yelled. There were red marks across my wrist from all the snapping. People looked my way, putting me in the spot light. I slumped down in my seat.
I think it works...
And, done! This will be my last update for two weeks. As I have said before, I'm going to a camp with no cell phones or any electronics so I'll update right when I get home. I swear on the River Styx! *Thunder rumbles in the distance*
Anyway, please review and stuff. And, I think reviews are more important then adding to favorites... although I like both! Don't get me wrong. And can you guess what Nico was thinking? Huh, huh? And don't bring him into this DragoNik!
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