The Champion {Book One} (Percy Jackson Fanfiction)

Stop Being the Hero

Cammy's P.o.V.

"Archers, ready your bows!" Will Solace shouted over the noise of dracaenae hissing. Nico Di Angelo stood by Will's side, clutching his ribs. I was about to smack him for not telling us. Some things Nico can't handle. Will tried not to look noticeable but couldn't help it.

"Nico, what did you do this time?" He yelled as he notched an arrow at a pack of hellhounds. I sliced one, mid half with my sword as Nico stumbled. My eyes widened. Nico had been stabbed, as far as I could tell by the injury in his side.

"NICO!!" I cried.

"What?" He grumbled.

"Let Will help you! You can't do everything by yourself!" I started. "I know you, Nico! You aren't immortal! Stop being the hero!"

Nico trembled with anger, nearly scaring me to the Fields of Punishment. He opened his mouth to say something, but I had plenty more to say.

"That being said, Will grab Nico." I ordered, slicing a gryphon to dust. Sulfur was now clinging in the air. "I will lead our siblings the rest of battle. J-Just....keep Nico safe." Nico blushed.

Tears were streaming down my face as I turned around. I didn't want Nico and Will to see me act childish like this. More importantly, I needed to lead the archers to finish this stupid war, once and for all.

"Siblings! Get in formation! We will attack the north border!" I shouted to the rest of the Apollo cabin. Just then, Lee Fletcher strode to the front of the lines, glaring at me.

"What makes you think that we will listen to you?" He crossed his arms. "You have only been here for a few months! I've been here for years."

Mumbles of agreement spread like a wildfire. I looked down and clenched my fist. They were right...Who am I to suddenly take charge of the cabin? The responsibility of their lives!

I turned to Lee and sighed. He looked down on me. "Since right now." I said grinning. "I will lead you to a great victory after this minor battle!"

"M-Minor?" Nico fumbled for words.

"Yup, now shut up! Will, hurry and take Nico into your care. Somewhere safe, 'k?" I said, a bit too harsh.

Nico and Will were about to protest, but I shoved them towards the Big House 'til they finally gave in and soon disappeared from my sight.

In the distance I saw Percy and Annabeth slicing through dracaenae. To their right, I saw Jason and Piper fighting off the rest of the few gryphons. Leo was next to the volleyball court, throwing fireballs over the net, causing them to come hurtling towards the cannibal, Laistrygonian Giants. They looked as if it was a deadly game of volleyball. Now I know not to play volleyball with Valdez. Hazel and Frank were nowhere to be seen. Yellow powdered dust was scattered in every imaginable place.

Every cabin was in battle, accept Apollo's. These monsters were destroying my home. They have no right, this is where they cross the line. Like Percy said, I'm not a happy camper.

Hatred and anger boiled inside me, slowly rising. I raised my sword high above my head. My siblings notched their bows and arrows toward the enemy of mixed monsters: the dracaenae, gryphons, the cannibal giants, and very few hyperborean giants.

"Archers, ready your bows!" I yelled. "Ready....Aim....Fi-"

"TEAM LEO!!!!" Screamed Leo.

Everyone joined in, counting me. "TEAM LEO!!!!"

Together, demigods ran down Half-Blood Hill, and charged as a volley of arrows flew over our heads.