AN: Hey guys, sorry for the hiatus, but my life got really hectic for a second there. It's gotten a lot better so I will attempt to post every day. Also, there will be a poll coming up soon.

As soon as she heard the horn sound, Eris knew she'd failed. As she made her way out of the tunnel, she stood and gave the Hermes kid a look that could kill. When he saw the look, Onesimus' first and only thought was: When was the last time I updated my will.

Eris was pissed beyond the wrath of any god at that moment. For some reason, she didn't say a word. Not even a thinly veiled threat. She looked out towards the forest line and noticed that one of the stragglers coming from the forest was Clif. He shrugged at her, but she just couldn't look at him. It was too embarrassing.

Eris stalked angrily away from the forest. As she passed Onesimus, she made sure to jam her shoulder into his as hard as she could. She got a little satisfaction out of seeing him rubbing his shoulder as she left.

Amidst the reveling team, Onesimus noticed Alex approaching him. When Alex reached Onesimus, Onesimus was grinning. Onesimus had never seen Alex as happy as he was at that moment, but Alex's face didn't show it. To congratulate him, Alex slammed his hand down into Onesimus' shoulder. Tears welled up in Onesimus' eyes, and he fought to keep his knees from buckling.

After the sudden bout of pain, Onesimus looked up into Alex's eyes and said "You owe me one."

Alex cracked a small smile and turned to his cheering team and yelled "Ares!" Every team member, including those from the Hermes and Artemis cabins, joined in the cries of "AH-OO, AH-OO." The Ares cabin had started using the Spartan cheer at the beginning of the tournament.

Eris could hear the winning team's cheer as she walked to her cabin. Frustrated, she twisted her hair into a haphazard bun. She tried not to contemplate her loss or what Clif must think of her now. She tried to shake those thoughts out of her head as she took a quick, cool shower.

After her shower, Eris changed into black leggings and a red t-shirt. She grabbed her duffel bag from her bag and left her cabin, heading straight for the art studio that had been added to accommodate for the numerous personalities that passed through Camp Half-Blood. She walked angrily into the empty building and navigated the halls with ease.

Opening the door to her destination, Eris tossed her duffel bag to the side and looked at herself in one of the numerous mirrors of the dance studio.

Onesimus had just begun to enjoy his team's reveling when he noticed Chiron standing on Zeus' thumb and looking directly at him. Onesimus guessed that Chiron had noticed his numerous shallow scars and bruises and also noticed Eris' bruises (and the large knot on her forehead) and had some questions as to the events of the capture the flag game. Onesimus gave Chiron a nod and Chiron trotted away.

After Alex finished his short victory speech, he approached Onesimus. "You have to tell us the story, Onesimus. You look like Cerberus used you as a chew toy."

Onesimus, grinning, said "I will. I just need to go get my injuries checked out." It wasn't a total lie. "I'll tell you all about it at the victory party." Alex hadn't mentioned a victory party but it was a given that the Ares cabin had a party after every victory.

Alex nodded at Onesimus and rejoined his team. He started the main fire. Later, they would burn the captured flag of the losing team. It was a sort of ritual they had started.

Onesimus was at the Big House within a few minutes. He took a deep breath and raised his hand to knock. Chiron opened the door before Onesimus could even touch the door. "Ah, I thought I heard you."

AN: Hope you enjoyed it. Short, I know, but they will usually be longer. Still no reviews and I'm starting to get a bit discouraged here. So please review, yeah?