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Chapter 4: Welcome to the Family

I thought that training would be lax. I thought that I would have an easy time thrashing my two opponents, the son of Athena, and that big mouth. Well, I was wrong. I guess overconfidence does mess with your mojo. By the end of hour three-way, one hour spar, I was dripping with sweat with multiple bruises and cuts. The girl gave me 99.99% of the bruises. And I went easy on her because she was a girl. Really. The other 2 had minor bruises, but other than that, they were fine.

"Nice going there buddy," the boy said to the girl.

"Aw thanks Bob," the girl replied. (A/N: Here you go!)

Bob. Really?

"Dude, what the heck?!" Bob shouted in anger.

"Oops, sorry!" the girl replied, blushing.

Bob looked at me with wide eyes.

"Bob?" I asked, "A son of Athena. Never heard of you before. I'm sorry."

"It's cool," he replied, "After all, a lot of people at camp aren't known. We just live our own life, you know?"

I nodded.

"And who may you be?" I asked the girl who raised her eyebrows.

"None of your business," she replied.

"Fine, I just wanted to know," I huffed.

"I'm just kidding with you," she rolled her eyes, "Your a gullible arse."

"Idiot."

"Jerk."

"Scum."

"Scumbag."

"You basically copied me."

"Fatty."

"Idiot."

"You already said that."

"Did not."

"Did too."

"Did not."

"Did too."

"Did not."

"Did too."

"Did not."

"Did too."

"SHUT UP!" Bob yelled as he whacked both of us in the head.

"Ow!" I exclaimed, rubbing my head.

Summoning water, I splashed him with a clear ball. He jumped and yelped, running around as water splashed him. Suddenly, vines grew out of nowhere and grabbed him, holding him in place.

I turned to stare at the girl. She smirked, but when she saw me, her smirk faded and she looked like she was caught doing something wrong.

"Demeter's spawn?" I asked skeptically.

She nodded and smirked back at me, "Willow. And I'm not a spawn you sea spawn."

I smiled at her antics.

"Typical," I muttered. "Is your last name Farmer or Weeds or something?"

She looked offended. "Willow Farmer. Problem?"

I held back a laugh and shook my head. "Willow Farmer. Who would know?"

"I really hate how my last name is closely correlated with the type of goddess my mother is," she spat.

I agreed, although Jackson had not connection whatsoever to Poseidon, though I got my last name from my mother.

"Anyways Percy," Bob said, "If you want to become Kronos' host, you have to practice on both your sword and powers. Which method do you prefer using more?"

"My sword," I replied, as the nodded, agreeing to what I said.

"Then, let's get training!" Willow exclaimed, as she whistled.

Immediately 20 telekhines entered the room.

"You will fight them Perseus," she said as the telekhines snarled at me.

"Is this allowed?" I asked.

"Yeah, monsters are reborn and we have plenty of them," Bob explained as I nodded.

"POSITIONS!" Willow ordered as the telkehines formed into a phalanx, "CHARGE!"

The telekhines all rushed me with their teeths bared. I got out Riptide and met them in battle. I sliced a telkehine as he turned to dust. One lunged at me as I rolled out of the way. I plunged my dagger in his back as he turned to dust. 2 down, 18 more to go. One swiped his claw at me as my left side exploded. I grasped it in pain as I saw blood flowing out of it. I snarled and kicked that telekhine back as it yelped. I called on the water in me and thank the gods the swimming pool was right next to me. Five gallons of water began hurtling towards us. My thought was CRAP as the force of the water broke the door and water flooded the room. Immediately, my cuts healed as I felt renewed strength. I had nothing to do as the water wiped away the telkehines and left the 2 other halfbloods drenched and spluttering. They looked at me as the water receded. Bob looked amazed, as usual, as Willow quietly seethed in anger.

"What the heck was that for Jackson?" she asked, "You cheated! Your supposed to use only your sword!"

"My bad," I replied sarcastically as she narrowed her eyes.

"I accept your challenge," she growled as she got out her own sword. The handle was poison green as the blade glowed silver.

I looked at Riptide in shock as I realized that wasn't Riptide.

"I thought Luke took away Riptide," I thought aloud.

I was met with questioning looks.

"Ahh hey there guys!" Luke's voice rang out, "How's the spar going?"

"Luke, where is Riptide and when did I get this blade?" I asked pointing to my blade.

"You just realized this now?" Luke asked, "Come on! Look at how the blade looks like! It's completely different from Riptide."

I looked at closely and realized that indeed it was different from Riptide. The sword itself was pitch black. It's design was carefully crafted, it's edge being smooth without any rough edges. There was a picture of a scythe in the middle of the handle and it radiated pure evil.

"What is this sword?" I asked, "It's beautiful."

"Yeah, a personal gift from Kronos," Luke exclaimed, "As you grow more familiar with the blade, the more you will understand it's darkest past. It is the root of all evil or something like that. It's more dangerous than Backbiter."

I looked at it in fascination.

"Sir!? Sir!" the intercom rang out.

Luke went to the nearest intercom and pressed the red button as he spoke into it, "What?"

"We're approaching Westover Hall!" the intercom boomed again.

"I thought we would get there tomorrow!" Luke yelled back.

"Sorry!" he apologized, "We misjudged the distance. Please forgive us!"

"I don't pay you for your incompetence captain," Luke replied.

"What?" he asked, "you don't pay me at all!"

"Shut up and drive!" Luke answered.

"Ay ay captain," the voice concluded as the intercom shut off.

Luke looked at me apologetically.

"Sorry about that," he apologized, "That captain is sometimes a pain."

"I can see that," I replied.

"I can't send you to recruit Bianca and Nico," Luke said, "It would be too dangerous. I'll be sending Dr. Thorn instead."

"Who?" I asked.

"Thorn," Bob sighed, "He's a manticore."

"Did someones call me?" a voice rang out.

I looked behind me and saw this thing. He had a face of the man, the body of a lion, and the tail of a scorpion. His hair was gray as one eye was blue, and the other brown.

"Ahh Dr. Thorn," Luke replied, "We're going to send you on a mission to intercept Annabeth, Thalia and Grover at Westover Hall."

He nodded.

"Anything for Kronos!" he replied, "I will gladly do it."

He turned to me, "Who is this kid?"

"Oh, he's Percy Jackson, Kronos' host," Luke introduced.

He looked me up and down.

"Doesn't seem like much," he huffed, "I guess he'll do."

I stood silent.

"Luke," I said, "I want to get Bianca and Nico. I know what to do. Can Dr. Thorn be a distraction while I recruit Bianca and Nico? I know exactly what to do."

"What?!" Dr. Thorn asked, "Me as a distraction?! I'm much more Jackson! Much more than you will ever be. How dare you underestimate me?"

"Your all talk, you know that Thorn?" I asked, "Don't talk, show me."

He snarled as he approached me. I took out my sword as he took a step back. His face went slack for a second, then he cowered as he looked at my sword in fear. He whimpered and retreated out of the room. I looked at the blade questioningly.

"I had to show that manticore his place," I heard Kronos' raspy voice, "Don't worry about him Jackson. Carry out your plan, but don't fail me."

Apparently, everyone heard that voice because they cowered from the sheer power it emitted.

"OOk then," Luke replied breaking the silence, "I will send Thorn to intercept Annabeth and Thalia. You ready Percy?"

"Ready as I'll ever be," I replied, "See you guys later."

Bob gave me a wave as Willow just stared at me. I exited the ship as I saw a huge sign saying Westover Hall. I grinned as I entered. It looked like a castle where I would live. A big set of wooden doors welcomed me. The inside was decorated with antique war paraphernalia.

"Who are you?" someone asked.

I whirled around to find a middle aged woman.

"I'm a, um, a student that goes here," I replied, "I'm looking for Nico Di Angelo and Bianca Di Angelo."

"Ah yes them," she replied, "They are in room 4c, but what are you doing out of your class? Do you actually go here?"

I stared at her, unable to form any words, but a gruff voice replied, "Yes, he goes here. He is looking for me."

I saw Dr. Thorn approach us.

"Ahh Mr. Thorn," the teacher replied, "You know this man?"

"Yes Ms. Gotschalk," Thorn replied distastefully.

I had to bite back a laugh. Gots chalk? Classic.

"Go back to class Mr. Jackson," Thorn replied as I raced out of there, "NO RUNNING!"

I began walking to room 4c and opened the door. I saw Bianca and Nico talking with each other. As I opened the door, they stepped back, looking at me in fear.

"Bianca, Nico," I greeted as they took another step back.

"How do you know our names?" Bianca asked.

"I know a lot about you," I replied. Any sane person would have been creeped out by now.

She was shaking in fear.

"What do you want with us?" she asked, "We don't have a family, we just only have each other."

A single tear slid down her cheek.

"I promise I won't hurt you," I replied, "I just have come here to tell you about yourself. The greek gods, greek mythology is real."

"I knew it!" Nico exclaimed, "You see, I have this game called Mythomagic and it's really cool and-"

"Shut up Nico!" Bianca hissed, "Sorry about that. My brother's obsessed with this ludicrous game..."

"It's not ludicrous, it's fun!" Nico retorted.

Bianca's glare silenced him as she turned to me, "And why should we trust you?"

"I'm a son of Poseidon," I replied.

They stared at me like I went coo coo. I saw a paper cup with water filled to it's brim.

"Look at this paper cup," I said, pointing to the cup. They looked at it as I manipulated the water. The water floated to me as I splashed myself, not getting myself wet. They looked at me dumbstruck and in awe.

"That was cool!" Nico squealed as Bianca gave a faint nod.

"Oh," she whispered, "I believe you now. What about us? Who are our parents?"

"One of the gods," I replied, "Listen guys. You are in terrible danger. You have to trust me. I can get you to this safe haven. I promise I will explain all of this to you. Please, we don't have much time."

Nico looked at Bianca as Bianca stared at me, making me uncomfortable.

"I trust you," she replied as I sighed, "Now let's go."

I led them out of the hall. I saw Ms. Gotschalk...sorry about that. I was too busy laughing. Anyways, I saw Thorn and that teacher talking with each other. As I quietly led the siblings outside, Thorn looked at me and nodded. I exited Westover Hall when I heard people talking.

"But Thalia, they should be here somewhere," an oh so familiar voice said.

"I know Annabeth, I just have to find Grover so he can tell us where the half bloods are," Thalia said.

I tensed.

"Who are they?" Bianca asked while grasping my shoulder.

"They're the enemy," I growled, "Wait here."

I approached them, to give them a piece of my mind, but Thorn put his paw on me.

"Get the Angelo's to Luke's ship then join me," he said, "We can't risk losing them."

I nodded.

"You!" Dr. Thorn exclaimed as he ran outside.

"Who are you?" Annabeth asked.

"I'm here to destroy you pathetic half bloods," Thorn growled.

"Over my dead body," Thalia growled.

As Thorn had them distracted, I led Bianca and Nico outside to the Andromedia.

"Guys, go in there and you will meet this blonde named Luke," I explained, "He will tell you where to go next. Stay safe."

"What about you?" Bianca asked.

"I'll be there soon, don't worry," I replied as she nodded, while looking worriedly at me.

I went to join Dr. Thorn. I hid behind a bush and saw Thorn doing a good job. He had Annabeth down as he was fighting Thalia with his tail. I ran to join him, but I heard a horn. A long horn.

"No," Thorn growled.

Immediately, arrows pierced Thorn as he roared.

"Not you!" he growled, "Direct interference isn't allowed!"

"Ah, but you are in my domain you beast," a cold voice replied, "And you too Jackson, get out of the bush or you'll have an arrow stuck to you."

I tensed, then exited out of the bush. I saw a 12 year old girl with auburn hair.

"Artemis," I growled as the leader of the hunters approached me. She gave me a slap as I fell to the floor.

"You will treat my Lady with respect, boy," she spat.

"Easy Zoe," Artemis said, "Now Percy. We can do this the easy way or the hard way. You've caused a lot of commotion up in Olympus and you will be lucky if I don't castrate you and shoot you dead."

Great, what have I gotten myself into?