The Great Huntress

Chapter 1- The Quest

I was walking along the beach of Long Island sound when someone called.

“Kaye!” It was Helen, one of my half sisters in the Apollo cabin. I turned and waved at her. She went running toward me.

“Good morning.” I said with a smile. “What’s up Helen?”

She smiled as she took some time to catch her breath. “Chiron wants to see you.”

“Now? why?” I asked. Chiron only calls a camper if there is trouble…Or you’re the one who’s actually in trouble. 

“It’s a meeting with all the Head counselors. Something important he says.” Helen said.

“Okay, let’s go.” I said.

We came running towards the Big House where the meetings are usually held. We passed the Strawberry fields where the Satyrs are playing their reed pipes and dancing in delight! We passed the Arena where I see a couple of campers practicing their defenses. Helen had to stop by the Archery ranch. She told me she has something to do, and that she’ll catch me later. I jogged to the Big house.

As I arrived, I saw Alexander Pike waiting by the doorway. He is the Son of Zeus. He came to Camp Half Blood about 3 months ago, after Percy’s big victory. Grover found him in Washington. Yup…Grover definitely smelled something there. A month ago he was claimed by his father during the Camp sing-along. Everybody thinks he’s the coolest. Since Percy is now dating Annabeth, all eyes turned to Alexander, the new, cute,single…demigod. But everyone thinks he won’t be single for long. Since there was a rumor that he was interested in me. Not that I find that flattering… I mean I do… but…never mind.

Once he saw me coming. He caught my eyes. I stopped at the steps and looked down and tried to avert from his gaze. I felt myself blushing.

“Hey, I’ve been waiting for you.” he grinned.

“Uh, sorry. I didn’t know there was a meeting. So what’s up?” I said, trying hard not to look into his eyes. He had the most hypnotizing eyes I had ever seen. They were a warm hazel but during battles, when he’s really focusing; it almost looks gold.

“C’mon, Chiron’s waiting and the others, he’ll explain everything.” he said

I smiled and walked up the steps. Once I was on his side, He placed his arm around my shoulder. He leans and whispers in my ear. “You look good today by the way.”

I couldn’t help but smile. I tried to keep my head down so he won’t see how red my face is turning.

We walked in together, his arm still around me. Everyone was half settled. Percy and Annabeth sat together on the right side of the table; with Clarisse(Ares), Lea Claire(Aphrodite), & Jake Lawson(Hephaestus). On the left side sat the Stoll brothers (Hermes), Demi Henderson (Demeter), and 2 empty seats for me and Alexander. At the far end sat Nico di Angelo (Hades) and Carlos Jones(Dionysus). Everyone stared as Alexander and I entered the room. Annabeth gave me a grin, and Lea gave me thumbs up. I tried to ignore them as I sat down and Alexander sat next to me.

Chiron entered the room. “Hey Chiron. what’s up?” Percy said. Chiron looked at each of us and sighed.

“What’s wrong Chiron?” I asked.

“I’m afraid we have a problem.” he said. The room went quiet.

“One of our friends from the hunt is in trouble.” he said.

“Who? Is it Thalia?” Annabeth asked. Her eyes widened.

“I’m afraid so. She’s been kidnapped!” Chiron said as he paced.

The room filled with silent murmurs. “Who did this?” Percy asked.

“I’m afraid we still don’t have any idea. But whoever it is, I have a guess it is one of Kronos’ Pets.”Chiron said.

“What!” the Stoll brothers exclaimed in unison. “That can’t be possible… Percy and the others already handled that.” Demi added.

“Yes, but there is nothing impossible my dear.” Chiron said. “I believe that there is still someone who survived.”

I looked at Alexander who was thinking. Then I glanced at Annabeth who was almost in tears, after knowing that her friends Thalia has been kidnapped. Percy held her hand to comfort her.

“So there is a quest? To save Thalia.. I mean.” Alexander finally asked.

“Yes, and it is also a quest to defeat whoever it is that did this.” Chiron said.

“Then I’ll go. She is my half sister after all.” Alexander said and stood up.

Annabeth stood up too. “Yes, me too Chiron. Thalia needs my help.” Annabeth said.

“Okay, since Annabeth is coming, I’m in too.” Percy said as he stood and took Annabeth’s hand.

“Well then, alright. You 3 will go. Annabeth will lead the quest.” Chiron said. The 2 boys nodded in agreement.

It took me a minute to realize that the three spots were already filled. That I wasn’t part of it. “I wanna come too.” I said in protest. Everyone looked at me.

“I’m sorry Kaye, but only three can come.” Chiron said. Alexander looked at me; as if he was disappointed I couldn’t come.

“Chiron, I’m gonna need Kaye too. I could use the Best Archer in Camp.” Annabeth said and winked at me. I smiled back.

“You know the rules Annabeth.” Chiron said.

“Yeah I know, but trust me. I know what I’m doing. Remember the quest in the Labyrinth?” she said. Percy and Annabeth smiled as they thought of the memory.

“Alright Annabeth, I trust you. you, Kaye, Alex, and Percy; get yourselves ready. You’ll leave tomorrow morning. This meeting, I believe is done.

Everyone stood from their seats and walked out of the big house. I came towards Annabeth.”Hey, thanks back there.” I told her.

“That was nothing Kaye. I really meant that I could use your help, plus, I don’t want to be alone with those two guys.” she pointed at Percy and Alex who’s talking to each other. “Yeah, It could be a pretty heavy job to keep them from fighting, if ever.” I said smiling.

“Exactly, and I need someone to control the other one, while I handle seaweed brain.” We both laughed.

The two guys came toward us. “C’mon Annabeth, I got something to show you.” Percy said taking her hand. “Okay, see you later Kaye… Alex.” She said waving her hand. Then we were alone… Just me and Alex. This made me a little nervous. Although this wasn’t the first time we were alone. There was one time during Capture the Flag, when we had to share a hiding spot behind a huge rock. And surprise anyone who comes near. There was a few second of silence. Then he spoke.

“I’m really glad you’re part of the quest.”

“Yeah, I don’t want to miss all the fun.” I smiled at him. He grinned playfully. “It’s a good thing though… “

“What do you mean?” I asked

“It’s a good thing I won’t have to miss you.” he said and gazed at me.

I blushed. His watch beeped. “Oops, sword fight practice. Gotta go.” he took my hand and kissed it.

“I’ll see you later.” he said and he jogged to the Arena. I went back to my cabin smiling.