The goddess led us to the middle of the forest where they’ve set up a campsite. 9 tents stood formed in a U shape. Just like the cabins at Camp, I thought. A bonfire was in the middle. One of the hunters blew something that looked like a whistle and wolves came from the woods. They circled the camp like guard dogs and some of the hunters gave them treats. The look of the campsight made me feel all good inside; like I was home. It was a weird feeling, I know.
“We are camping here tonight. We have prepared a tent for the boys and a tent for you and Annabeth.”
She said boys like it was some crime. I couldn’t blame her. She was a maiden after all. I thought about me being a hunter. What my life would be …if Ibecome immortal… Wouldn’t that be a lonely life?
A girl approached us, the same girl me and Annabeth saw; the one who shot the arrow. “The half-blood is well, my lady.” She said. Behind her Annabeth’s walking towards us.
“Annabeth.” Percy said. “You okay?”
“Yeah, I’m fine.” She smiled. She went to his side and held his hand.
“This is Neona.” Artemis said. “She is the one in-charge of the hunters after our Lieutenant’s lost.” Neona bowed her head.
“Hello, nice to meet you.” I said.
She looked up and looked at each of us as she said, “It is a pleasure to meet thee.”
“I will leave you, for now. To clean up, and rest.” Artemis left us and we were alone with Neona.
She led us to our tents. Annabeth and I were surprised to see our duffel bags there. “Wow. They are good.” I said. The tent was simple and warm. Soft rugs and pillows covered the floor. I changed into a white tee, and jeans. After Annabeth got dressed she sat down beside me.
“So… what’s up with you and Alex? You guys dating now?” she smiled.
I laughed, “I guess you could say that.”
“I’m happy for you.”
“Thanks.”
We talked about a bunch stuff to get our heads off the Quest for a little while. We talked about girls stuff then we switched to architecture. Annabeth’s favorite subject. I was surprised to find our conversation fun and interesting.
“Knock knock…” someone said from outside. Although we know it’s Percy.
“Who’s there?” Annabeth teased. We giggled.
“It’s us…” Percy said, annoyed.
“Fine, come in.”
Percy and Alex came in, changed and everything. Alex sat down beside me.
“Hey, you alright?” he asked.
“I’m great.”
He smiled and took my hand; just like that I felt the warmth run through my body.
Just as we were about to talk, Neona slipped her head inside.
“Good evening demigods.”She said
Neona looked like she’s about our age. She had chocolate-brown hair and pale white skin. She was beautiful too, and had the same strong aura as Artemis.
“Hey Neona. Come in.” Annabeth said.
She went inside and smiled at Annabeth, “Thank you.”
“Do you need anything?” Annabeth asked as she stood.
Her gaze switched to mine. She examined me up and down. I followed her gaze, once she saw my hand in Alex’s, her expression changed. I saw pain in her eyes. She must’ve felt that I saw how her look changed, and in a blink the sadness was gone from her eyes. She returned to her stern expression.
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The Great Huntress
Fanfic“What happens when DESTINY takes an unexpected turn?” Kaye, a demigod daughter of Apollo; along with her friends, Annabeth Chase, Percy Jackson, and Alexander Pike, son of Zeus; set of on a quest to save the lieutenant of Artemis’ hunters, Thalia G...
