Together

Chapter 9: Percy

Once the doctors decided that Hazel was fully recovered, we were all glad to be leaving that hospital. Thalia thought it would be a good idea to go to Camp Half-Blood to tell Chiron what had happened. Plus, Will Solace might be able to help Annabeth with her nausea, and it would be nice to visit our old friends. After all, we hadn't seen them in five years! As demigods, it's important to check in once in a while, let people know that you're still alive and have not been eaten by monsters.

I drove to camp in Leo's car with him, Annabeth, and Thalia, as Jason followed us in his mini van, with Piper, Hazel, Nico, and Frank. We parked on the side of the road, next to miles of farm land, and began to climb Half-Blood Hill, until we reached Thalia's pine tree. I pet Peleus, the guard dragon, on the side of his head, and he blew smoke out of his nose appreciatively.

I took in a breath of fresh air. It was around dinner time now, and the wind carried over the smells from the dining pavilion; barbecue, freshly baked bread, grapes, and so many more delicious foods I'd missed. "It's good to be home," I sighed.

My friends followed me toward the Big House, and we were half way there when a familiar voice called out, "brother?" I didn't even reply, I just ran and gave Tyson a hug. He returned the gesture with the biggest bear hug you could imagine, and I swear I could hear my ribs cracking.

"Brother!" He laughed happily. "Where have you been? I missed you. But now that you're back, we can eat peanut butter sandwiches together, and make things go boom!"

"Yeah," I chuckled. Tyson had grown so much, if I didn't know he was a cyclops, I wouldn't have believed he was so young. "We need to head to the big house to talk with Chiron now, but I'll see you later big guy." He nodded and smiled, then ran off to catch up with some Hephaestus kids that were going to the forges.

We approached the porch of the Big House, and saw Chiron sitting at the table in wheelchair form, playing cards with Mr.D and a couple satyrs. Wait, why was Dionysus there? His punishment time had finished... maybe he just liked to come and visit sometimes?

"Peter Johnson," he said. "I see you're back, with your friends Annibelle Grace, John Green, and, err... the rest of them. I take it you and Chiron have matters to discuss?"

We all nodded, and followed Chiron into his office. "See you later Mr.D," I called back. "And we've known each other for about 10 years now, learn my name!"