Can you see in the Dark?

Morning Arc: Introductions and Encounters

~Nothing in the world belongs to me, but my love mine all mine~ My love mine all mine- Mitski
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As the mist slowly disintergated from their eye sight, the captivating scenery had took the superheroes hostage.

The large, white pillars that stood at the entrance of the camp towered over the group casting rather huge shadows on on them. There was a summer breeze that circulated the area, which left the visitors dumbfounded as it was the middle of winter. And even more surprising was the fact that kids could be seen running in every direction, though it was quite early in the morning.

"You gotta tell me how that lava wall works. Would I be allowed to use it?" Wally questioned, eyeing the hazardous rock climbing wall that could be seen in the distance.

"Well, that's if you can compete with our juniors." Percy replied. The decent sized group was making its way toward the big house. Along the way Wally and M'gnn were getting pretty excited by all the activities they saw taking place, which wasn't even a quarter of them since everyone were preparing for an attack since last night.

Richard on the other hand just wanted to know how everything operated. They glanced at the new campers that were now learning to wield their weapons countlessly. Something seemed to draw them towards the training area. Maybe it was the constant yelling from Jamie, an Aries kid, that was incharge of teaching the kids until Percy got done with the guests.

"I'll give you a tour later. Right now we have a meeting to attend." Dick sighed and dragged his feet behind me.

"Why are the kids here fighting with real weapons? Where are the adults?" Bruce the brood asked in his usual manner. This question caused Percy to stop and face the group, startling them somewhat.

"I don't know if Rachel told you, but most of us don't live past eight, much less become adults, Greeks that is. The Roman's have a city in their camp, with universities and what not. I'm currently one of the oldest Greek demigods, but we're working on that. It is crucial that we teach the campers how to fight because there's a high chance that they'll die alone, with little to no remains to remember them by. The purpose of Camp Half blood is to ensure that we have a safe place where we can learn to protect ourselves and learn of our origins."

After that, there was an uneasiness floating around which lasted until they finally approached the door of the Big House. Opening the door, Percy ushered the vigilantes inside, guiding them towards the ping pong table which all of the counsillers had already gathered around.

"Finally! I have breakfast to eat Prissy." A not-so-happy Clarisse angrily greeted the son of Poseidon. "Calm down. I can see the rest of your brain cells leaving." Percy retorted, displaying his classic trouble maker grin that, infact, did not calm her down producing the exact reaction he wanted.

"Now's too early to be fighting. I want to drink some tea, so let's get this over with." An exhausted Miranda Gardiner, the winter head counceller for Cabin four, voiced. With that, the meeting commenced.

"You all are well aware of the prophecy by now." Chiron started off, The now stone faced campers nodded, pondering over the meaning of the words, while the Batman possé remained confused. "Would someone care to explain to us what's really going on? Why is this prophecy such a big deal?" Artemis asked.

"Well for starters, the world could be ending. In the next two weeks." Annabeth replied, saying what every demigod was thinking.

"What do you mean could? Couldn't this prophecy be applied years into the future? How do even know if it'll actually come true?" Batman questioned. Why would they be so panicked about this?

"Because we just got done with two wars as a result of two major prophecies. Most likely, it will happen in the next three years because the seven champions of Olympus are right here in this room." Leo answered. The confirmation soured the atmosphere of the room drastically.

"We've been expirencing no monster attacks for three months. That tells us they are already planning for something." Grover mentioned. This news caused mumbles to be sprinkled around the room, alongside troubled glances. "Not to mention some dryaids have gone missing."

"Okay so first coarse of action would be to double up training time with the younger campers and increase weapon production. Leo can you see to that? Chiron instructed. "Sure thing Chiron. I've already fixed the problems from the last Greek fire bombs too." The fire weider added, an evil looking grin plastered across his face.

"The Demeter, Ares and Hecate Cabins will work on the defense. But don't set anything up until the battle is nearing the horizon. Everyone else, please help prepare your siblings."

"Will, you should probably let Leo upgrade the infirmary." Annabeth suggested. The demigod nodded. He was going to be very busy.

"As for our guests, they'll stay in the Hermes cabin, so please make room to accommodate them Travis." Chiron added. "No problem Chiron."

"And with that, meeting adjourned. "

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Well that was interesting. Bruce thought. Who could imagine such a place could exist. This training camp of sorts occupied by children under eighteen fighting to save the world. It was quite bizarre. Well as bizarre as most things he's seen for sure.

"This is the mess hall. It's where we gather to eat our meals; but some prefer to eat in their cabins. In a few minutes it'll be breakfast. Just listen for the conch shell to sound." Their guide around the place was some teenager called Percy Jackson. He seemed well known around here since everyone was acquainted with him. Or maybe that's just because everyone acts like a sort of family.

So far, Bruce learned that there are two camp directors, Chiron, a centaur, and Dionysus, a god on the Olympian council who overlooked the affairs of demigods, not willingly he noticed. He also found out that the trees in the forest were sentient so he was sure to be wary of that. And he should definitely stay away from the Ares cabin.

"Over there is the infirmary. You can find Chidren of Apollo there. You can also find them by the archery field but someone else has to take you there since I'm not allowed to go in that area." The group glanced at the building as thy passed by. "Why aren't you allowed there?" Artemis questioned.

"Let's just say you wouldn't want me holding a bow and arrow if you valued your life."

The sound of a horn could be heard in the distance.

"Well Let's end the tour here. It's time for breakfast."

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