𝐁𝐔𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐘 𝐈 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 𝐇𝐈𝐌, luke castellan

𝐈𝐈𝐈.

𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐈𝐈𝐈.
where's the trophy? he just comes running over to me

ᯓᡣ𐭩

𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐆 was Maisie's idea of fun. Fighting when she wasn't running for her life was exciting to her. Maybe that had something to do with the fact that her mother was the goddess of war. Or maybe she was a masochist.

She had been training with Annabeth, the younger girl shouting out orders and helping her teammates, when she spotted Luke.

He was with the new kid, Percy, showing him around. Maisie knew Percy would be on their team for Capture The Flag and she was stoked. Annabeth was confident about Percy, so, so was Maisie.

"Annabeth's the head counselor of the Athena cabin. She's led our team to three straight wins. Been a long time since anyone's won a fourth," Maisie heard Luke say, feeling a sense of pride for her younger sister.

"And that's Maisie. Also daughter of Athena. Don't get on her bad side," Luke introduced her. He noticed her watching them so he motioned for her to join them, which she did.

"I'm starting to think I shouldn't mess with any Athena kid," Percy said.

"Yeah, it wouldn't end well for you," Luke said, smirking at Maisie when she arrived.

"Don't listen to him," she told Percy. "We're on the same side." Maisie offered her hand for Percy to shake, which he accepted.

"Annabeth was there in the bathroom," Percy said once their hands dropped. "She said she'd been waiting for it to happen."

All three of them turned to look at Annabeth, who was still training her teammates. She noticed their looks and sent a small smile their way.

"Annabeth sees the world differently. Always six steps ahead of everyone else," Luke offered. "You should cut her a break."

"Whose side are you on, anyway?" Percy asked.

"Oh, hers, always. She's my little sister," Luke responded. Maisie could see the confusion in Percy's face at Luke's statement.

"Maybe I should back up," he continued.

"You think?" Maisie teased. Luke elbowed her and started guiding Percy away to offer him an explanation.

Maisie went back to Annabeth with a smile on her face.

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The first conch shell sounded and the Athena sisters knew it was time.

"Heroes... it's time," Chiron confirmed. "The game begins."

"Let's go," Annabeth instructed her cabin, leading them all towards the forest, where the game would be held.

Maisie quickly found Luke, guiding Percy to the "battle field". He hadn't put on his armor yet, which Maisie saw as a great opportunity. She sneaked up behind him and tickled his sides, causing Luke to turn around abruptly and catch her wrists.

"Stop that, smartie," he said, smiling despite himself.

"How about no," Maisie replied, attempting to tickle him again, but his grip on her wrists was too strong.