Percy Jackson Little Sister (Sequel To "Broken" Written by Tyler Jane Smith)

Chapter 23

Zöe:

I ducked as Damien's sword swung over my head, and sprang back up to parry his attack.

It was nice to be training again, just the two of us. Like old times.

I was lunging forward when footsteps started to echo off the arena floor.

Followed by shouting of my name.

I turned to see Selena Rodriguez, stalking towards me. She was a tall, bulky girl with stringy blonde hair and angry brown eyes. Her face was covered in various scars and bruises, and she looked at you like she wanted to eat you. She was actually quite pretty, but she seemed to do everything in her power to hide that.

Selena would probably crush me like a bug if I got on her nerves, but we were actually quite good friends. “Zöe,” she said in her low, gruff voice. “My mom wants you.” I stared at her, open mouthed. Selena's mom- Clarisse- was the only person in camp that was probably more scary than her, and that said a lot.

Damien spoke before I could, stepping forwards- like he needed to protect me.

“Why does your mom want Zöe?” He said, raising his eyebrows.

Selena smirked at him, “Because, my mom drove her,” she stopped to jab a finger towards me. “boyfriend here.” My expression must've been a picture, because Selena burst out laughing. “Don't act stupid, lover girl. You know who I'm talking about.” She smirked.

I sighed, brushing hair out of my face. “Danny.” Damien's face fell and he looked like a wounded animal. Though his tone was strong and firm.

“Come on then.” He sighed. “Let's go see what he wants.” He seemed to hesitate for a moment, but then he just shook his head a little, grabbed my hand nervously, and interlocked his fingers into mine before leading me out of the arena.