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Chapter 11: The Training 2.0 and
Percy POV
When everyone finally closed their mouths, I started speaking, "Okay, everyone, army included, I want to make an announcement," All eyes turned to me in one motion. It was honestly kind of creepy, "I would like to train the campers, and the army will need a place to stay. Also, the hunters should stay at camp. We will make it larger to accommodate for all three groups. I would like my generals and I to train everyone in their powers and skills. Now, my generals, will you please introduce yourselves?"
Jackie walked forward, "My name is Jackie Farmer, also known as Gem."
Davis stepped out next, "My name is Davis Mills, also known as blue."
Mason took a step forward then flashed a smile, making many girls blush, "My name is Mason Fitzgerald, also known as Speed."
Finally, Selina sulked forward, "My name is Selina Stile, also known as Shadow."
I took one last look around and smirked. I opened my mouth to speak when a voice behind me squeaked, and I felt small arms wrap around my torso. I looked down and saw Jade. She looked older, but she still had that innocent look she had all those years ago. It surprised me when I first saw her, but now, it brings a smile to my face.
"P-Per-Percy," She whispered and started to break down. I just realized I was so busy with camp and my girlfriends, I almost forgot her.
I picked her up and put her on my shoulders, "Hey Jade, how're you doing sis?"
She smiled brightly at me, remembering I was her adopted brother, "I'm doing much better now that you are here."
"Me too sis, me too."
I looked around and noticed mostly everyone smiling at us. I grinned up at Jade and felt happier just with the little small sunshine on my shoulders. I would have thought she was a daughter of Apollo if I didn't know she was Zeus' daughter.
"Okay everyone, I'll make a portal, and when you arrive at camp, it will be larger and more… war-like."
Everyone nodded, and I created a portal as I made the camp larger and ready for war. All the people filed through, even the gods. I went in last and looked around.
"Okay, I want everyone who is not in the Chaos Army to go to the arena. I will meet you all there with my generals. Thank you!"
They all nodded and headed towards the arena. My generals and I went followed behind them all as I told Jackie, David, Mason, and Silena what I wanted them to teach.
"Jackie, can you teach knife fighting?"
"Of course, Percy."
"Good, now, David, I would like you to teach sword fighting."
"Okay."
"Now Mason, you are our best shot. I would like you to teach archery."
"Duh," He said as if I was dumb. I just rolled my eyes at him.
"Selina, I would life for you to teach spear fighting."
"What else would I do?" She asked sarcastically.
"I will oversee everything, but first, I think we should get these guys warmed up. What do you say?" I said smiling evilly to them.
"Sounds like a perfect plan," They all smirked back.
We reached the arena, and we told everybody the plan.
"Now, before we get started, I would like all of you to run around the camp twenty times."
"WHAT?!"
"You heard me. Oh, and for some encouragement," I snapped my fingers, and twenty hellhounds appeared. They growled at the demigods as the demigods started running for their lives.
"HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!" All five of us who were watching laughed.
Forty-seven minutes later (A/N Doesn't it bother anyone else that 4 is spelled four, but 40 is spelled forty? Like, actually… what the fuck? Sorry, just had to make that comment, carry on.)
I smiled as all the demigods collapsed at my feet. I smirked evilly before one got up and looked at me angrily.
"What was that for? You could have killed us?!" He shouted angrily.
"It was to prepare you. Trust me, this will get much worse. Now, everyone who wants to practice archery, go with Mason. Anyone who wants to practice spear fighting, go with Selina. Anyone who want to practice knife combat, go with Jackie. Finally, anyone who wants to practice sword fighting, go with David. I will monitor everyone and help where needed. Thank you."
All the demigods slowly got up and went to their wanted trainer. I smirked internally at some of the pained looks on their faces after such a long and tiring run. Everyone started training and paired up with a partner if it was melee combat. The others were just shooting at targets, varying in range depending on their skill level. I walked through and critiqued some stances and some blows. Honestly, it was going to take some time for these demigods to become warriors like the soldiers in the army were. I was never one to quit though. As I walked through, I noticed Zack not even doing anything.
I walked over to him, "Hey Zack, why aren't you training?"
"I don't need to train asshole. I am the best with a sword ever."
"Oh really? If that's the case, I challenge you to a duel. No powers, you may only use your 'skills'."
"Okay, this should be easy enough," He said arrogantly.
I stepped forward and pulled out my swords. He pulled out his own sword and charged at me. I moved to the side as he jabbed at my midsection. I whacked him in the back of the head with my forearm, and he tumbled away from me. We attracted a crowd now, and I was ready to embarrass this brat in front of everyone. He charged at me again. This time, I didn't move. I just stood there. When he almost reached me, I grabbed the blade of his sword, twirled it out of his hand, and flipped him over me, all in one move. After I did that, everyone looked at me in shock and slight fear. I just smiled at them. I was just about to ask Zack if he was going to surrender when I felt a strong gust of wind come out of nowhere and knock me down. I looked at Zack and saw him looking smug as ever. I felt anger flow through me as I rushed at him. Not even going at .5 Mach, I reached him in less than a second. I threw a punch to his jaw and then his ribs. I heard a sickening crunch both times. I wound up my fist and punched him so hard and fast, he created a sonic boom. He flew into the arena wall and cracked it, going three feet into it. I was about to go again when I felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned to see Nyx. I looked at her questioningly. Then, I looked around the arena. Everyone was looking at me scared. My anger died almost instantly.
"I'm sorry," I muttered before disappearing before everyone.
Artemis POV
I couldn't believe that just happened. I mean, first, Zack cheats like the lying son of a bitch he is, and second, Percy ran away. He left me, again! I was mad but worried too. I knew he didn't like people being afraid of him, but still, HE JUST LEFT!
"What happened?!" I heard someone scream to the left of me.
I looked over and could see Reyna looking frantic, "Percy left because he saw people were afraid of him, and he couldn't take the looks he was receiving."
"We have to find him!" She exclaimed frantically.
"I may agree with you, but let's give him a couple hours. He may just need to calm down," Nyx said reasonably.
"But... but I..." Reyna stuttered, trying to find a reason to look for Percy.
"But nothing, if he doesn't return in three hours, we will look for him. Until then, everyone back to training. Oh, can someone please take that Zeus spawn to the infirmary?" Nyx asked taking control since Percy left. Everyone nodded their heads and went back to training while a few Apollo campers took Zack to the infirmary.
"Now, Hestia, Reyna, Artemis, Zoe, and Bianca, may you please follow me?" Nyx asked us five.
"Sure," We all responded.
The six of us headed to the Chaos cabin and locked the door behind us. As soon as it closed, Reyna exploded, "HOW CAN YOU NOT WANT TO GO LOOK FOR PERCY?! DON'T YOU LOVE HIM?!"
By the look on Nyx's face, I could tell that hit a nerve, "I love with all my being, but I'm afraid that he might ignore us since he is in a state of sorrow. We couldn't help him, even if we wanted to. Which I do! Now, NEVER question my love for Percy again! Understand?" Nyx asked and slowly raised her voice throughout her little speech.
Reyna just nervously nodded her head.
"Now, we must think of where Percy may be while we wait for the time to run out."
"Maybe he is in the ocean, in Atlantis. He loves the sea," Bianca reasoned.
"No, he would like to keep a low profile and be away from people," Zoe countered.
We all wondered where he could be, until I had an idea, "I think I know!"
"Where?" The others questioned me.
"Well, while the hunt was at camp, before he died, we went on our first date...
Flashback
"So, Moonbeam, I was wondering whether or not you wanted to go on a date with me..." Percy trailed off nervously as he was looking at the ground.
I laughed at his nervousness, "Of course I would Percy. Where are you taking me?"
"Just wait. Do you trust me Artemis?"
"With my life, Percy."
"Okay, good, now, I'm going to cover your eyes and lead you to the place where we are going."
"Okay," I cautiously agreed.
He covered my eyes and led me to the forest. We walked through the bushes and trees for a while until eventually we stopped. He slowly pulled away his hands, and what I saw made me gasp in surprise. It was beautiful. It was a cliff that overlooked the sea, and the moon was perfectly reflected off of it.
"This is the place I go when I need to cool down or when I just want to relax or something."
I smiled at him. He was taking me to his special spot, and I could feel my stomach erupting with butterflies. I pecked him on the cheek, and we walked hand in hand to the cliff. We sat down as I rested my head on his shoulder, and he rested his on my head. That couldn't have gotten any better.
"The moon sure is beautiful tonight, isn't it?" He asked me, looking me dead in the eye as he lifted his head and smirked.
I blushed and then kissed him passionately, "I love you, Percy. I love you so much."
"I love you too, my little moonbeam," He said. He then leaned in and kissed me once again. We stayed that way for what felt like forever.
Flashback end
... so, that's where I think he is," I finished kind of lamely.
All the other girls smiled at me, and they too thought back to a time when they spent with Percy, whether it was before he became Void or after.
"We will go there in two-hours, an hour already has passed. Let's go and see how the trainees are doing," Nyx said and led us out of the cabin.
Two hours later: camp arena
"It's time; come on you five, let's go find Percy!" Nyx announced.
We all headed off into the forest, and I came to the cliff. When I thought Percy was never coming back to me, I went there many times to grieve. It took me a while to find it the first time, but after that time, I remembered where it was every single time.
Just when we were about to arrive, we heard shouting.
"-you seriously can't think you can beat me! This is hilarious!" We heard an unfamiliar voice say.
"Yes, I can, and I will! You will never take those I love away from me. I won't allow it!" Percy's voice could be heard. We tried to get closer, but there was an invisible barrier. We went around the barrier, so we could see Percy and a strange man in a cloak.
"You are foolish. I will show you just how much you don't want to mess with me."
"I'll show you how much you don't want to piss me off... wait… it's a little late for that," Percy said. Then, he charged the hooded the figure.
The hooded figure chuckled and seemed to be toying with Percy. Every strike Percy threw, the man blocked and countered easily. Eventually, seeming to get bored, the strange and apparently dangerous man stabbed Percy in the gut with one simple motion. All six of us watching screamed in agony. Percy must have heard and turned to see us. His eyes told us to leave. Then, the hooded man looked at us. He laughed maniacally again. He took off his hood, and we saw he had blood red hair and eyes, tan skin, and a chiseled face. He gripped Percy's shoulder, and they disappeared in a blood red mist.
The barrier went down, and all six of us went to the spot where Percy and the man and disappeared. There was a note left behind. It said...
'Dear Artemis, Hestia, Zoe, Bianca, Reyna, and Nyx,
Don't come looking for me. Your precious hero will die, slowly and painfully. If you try and find me, you will find mayhem on your hands.
Sincerely,
Anonymous.'
(A/N Hey guys, I hope you all enjoyed. I know it seemed a little OOC for Percy to get so mad earlier in the chapter, but Zack had pushed his limits way too far for a while, and him cheating was what pushed Percy over the edge. I hope you guys can understand that. Also, this is where this story starts to get a little bit away from the cliché storyline shit. Also, this story is about to get seriously dark. Like, torturing and fighting will be happening quite often. It gets pretty emotional and gory at some points, so if you all think that I should make this story rated M, I will. If not, then, I will keep it rated T. There won't be any adult type things in this story, so don't worry if that bothers you. I just want some insight on this story. Also, one final note, these next couple chapters are gonna be pretty short. I hope that won't bother you too much. Anyways, thank you for reading, and I hope you enjoyed. Until next time, BYEEEEEE!)
