When they meet

I play ball with a stranger

Percy P.O.V

Today was the last day of school before summer. But unfortunately, I have this swimming competition after school. I just joined the swimming team starting this year, thanks to my mom, she said "boys must take up a sport, or else you'll look too scrawny and no girls will like you..." She kept pestering me about how good I'll be in swimming since I love to swim. So, I decide to join the swim team this year. And about the "...no girls will like you..." part, actually I don't really care, because the girls in my school, they're those you call slut, who put up a lot of make up everyday just to attract those jocks. But not all girls, there are also some nerds and... I guess you could say normal... Yeah, and some normal girls. 

Now I know you guys are thinking 'are you a loner?'. Well.. not to disappoint you but I do have a friend and his name is Grover. He had some kind of muscular disease in his legs, so he has to use crutches. But you should have seen him run when it was enchilada day in the cafeteria. He's coming to watch my competition later.

**************Time Lapse After the competiton**************

"Do you know how fast you were? You swim like a fish! Did you saw Ken's face? I think he couldn't even believe a new boy just took over his place!" Grover kept rambling. By the way, he's coming home with me to celebrate my first victory with my mom since he's my only best friend.

We were walking along the corridor alone, since everyone had gone home after school. He kept repeating how good I was and when we were about to reach the front door, a big guy came out of nowhere and blocked our exit. He is a big guy, definitely too big to be in middle school. "Going anywhere Perseus?" The big guy smirk. 

Perseus? I turned around and looked for any other people behind me. But unfortunately, the corridor was still empty. "Is he talking to me? 'cuz I'm not Perseus" I turned back and whispered to Grover. Grover was now shivering. "I really hope he's not talking to any of us--" I could hear some quiver in his voice. "--how about we find the other exit?" He offered.

So, we turned around and walked away, keeping our pace fast and steady. When we turned around a corner to another corridor, there was another big guy standing at the exit. "Trying to run away goat boy?" He walked closer to us. We took a few steps backwards until Grover was in front of me, attempt to protect me. 

"You little goats always failed to protect them." His smile grew wider, like his about to get a 'eat all you can' voucher.  

"Why is he calling you a goat?" my ADHD acts up again, asking a question that isn't really important at the moment.

"Take this!" He handed me one of his crutches, didn't even bother to answer my question. I took a second to refresh my mind. "What? Are you crazy? you need them to support you!" I was confused. He just force me to take one of his crutches!

"Use it to defend yourself. When there's a chance of slipping away, you better run as fast as you can, got me?" He ordered. He was so serious, but how could I left my best friend behind?

He hit a button on his crutches. A sharp thing like a knife just sprang out at the end of his crutches. WOW.. I was wordless. He brings a knife to school everyday? Oh stop it! Stupid ADHD! He pointed at the big guy with the sharp edge. "You want him? you have to go through me first!" He threatened and charged at the big guy. The big guy grab the crutches that Grover was holding and throw it to the side. 'Ouch' It must have been really pain because I could see some dents on the locker.

"Another weakling" The big guy laugh evilly.

I felt a surge of anger raise inside me. Nobody treat my friends that way! I pressed the button just like Grover did. When the big guy was about to turned around to face me, I took the opportunity to charge forward and stabbed at his gut. He was taken by shock. But one thing I found it weird was that he just disintegrate into a pile of dust. Why? I thought.

Before I could get any answer, I heard a growl behind me. I turned around to see the other big guy walking towards my direction. He was growing in size. He's now an eight-foot-tall giant with wild eyes, pointy teeth and hairy arms tattooed with 'come to daddy' words. That was the most disgusting tattoo I had ever seen.

"You could have killed my brother, but you can't kill me!" with that, he create a fire ball and throw it at me. I quickly jump out of the way. I looked back and find the door to the principal office was on fire and the fire alarm was turned on immediately. Great. Just Great.

"You're not getting away from me!" He howled. He creates another fire ball and throw at my direction. 

I did the smartest thing I could. I closed my eyes and swing the crutches, hoping I could hit it by luck. But I guess today's just my lucky day. Because I HIT IT! The fire ball flew back to the big guy and hit him hard. But before he fell to the ground, he had already disintegrate into dust.

The corridor had turned back into silent except for the fact that the alarm was still ringing.

"Argghhh..." before I could admire the work I had done, I heard a sound came from behind me. It was Grover. I totally forgot about him. I went over to him and help him up. "Are you okay?" I asked worriedly, hoping he didn't break any of his bones. 

"How did you do that?" He questioned. 

"Do what?" I didn't get what he was asking. 

"Killed those Laistrygonians like it's no big deal!" He was looking at me and expecting an answer like "nah... It's not a big deal. I ate Laistrygonians for breakfast."

Before I could even answer him, one thought hit me. "What are those things? You called them Lais... How did you even pronounced it!" I was determined to know the answer.

"I'll explain it to you on the way. But first, we have to get you out of here before any other monsters attack us and not to be caught by the police." He said and grab my arm, attempt to pull me along the way out of school.

"Wait! Hang in there. Where are we going?" 

"A place that is safe for you." 

"Where?"

"Camp Half Blood."

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So, I took Dandydog9's advice to write although I'm still having my exam. This Chapter is dedicated to @frozenowl. Thanks for spamming me with your votes :)

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