The Blessings of Hecate [Abandoned]

Luna and the Lumindus

Chapter Sixteen: Luna and the Lumindus
Annabeth's P.O.V.

THE MORNING AFTER Harry and the Weasley's left school we got a letter from camp. The five of us were sitting in the Great Hall while Leo and Nico were explaining what had happened in the dormitory last night.

"-It was definitely a demigod dream." Nico confirmed.

"So they left school?" Percy asked.

"Yep." Leo says, "They're so lucky."

At that moment before I could comment on what Leo said my owl, Sophia(Wisdom in Latin), came soaring down with a letter in her beak. I quickly snatched the letter and quietly read over it. Thank the Gods it was written in Greek.

Dear, Annabeth, Percy, Nico, Piper, and Leo,

I have come to a conclusion that you five shall return to camp for the holidays. When you arrive at Kings Cross station there will be an escort waiting for you. This escort will assist you from traveling to Camp.

Good luck with your quest, Chiron.

"What is it?" Percy asks.

I show him the letter.

"Who do you think this escort will be?" Piper asks.

"I dunno," I say. "But at least we get to go to camp for the holidays."

* * *

The train ride was dull. We sat in the compartment talking about what we were going to do once we got back to camp. About half way through the ride I heard a knock on the compartment door.

"Hello," Said Hermione. "I just got back from the prefects carriage. I was wondering if I could sit with you since Harry and the Weasleys aren't here."

"Sure," I said happily. We can't let Hermione be suspicious, so we'll have to act innocent, "Make yourself comfortable."

Hermione takes a seat next to Piper and Nico.

"So," she says breaking the awkward silence, "what were you guys talking about?"

"None of your bu-" Leo was interrupted.

"We were talking about what we are going to do over the holidays. I find it better to drop the subject. I also think that you should forget what Leo said."

She shot me a look that said, 'I hate this.' Most kids would find it awesome to control people, but I know Piper doesn't feel that way. The Charmspeak has been very useful, but Piper hates to bend minds. But all of us have our flaws.

We spent the rest of the train ride was spent in silence. Hermione kept trying to make small talk but we quickly ended the conversation. This train ride is making me feel claustrophobic. Probably the ADHD getting to me, I've been sitting for too long.

I look over at Percy who's twirling Riptide, in pen form of course, in his hands. Leo has a smile on his face as if he is thinking about something intently. Piper was messing with the braids in her hair. Nico was looking at the floor, his face showing a neutral expression.

After years of training to read people, I can never tell what he's thinking. After the Giant War once he confessed about that he used to have feelings for Percy, I feel like we've gotten a little closer. I guess that's one more thing that we have in common, Percy.

But during those few short days before the five of us left for Hogwarts, rumors around camp began to spread. Specifically about Nico and Will. I don't know whether the rumors are true or not. I don't really care though, I just want Nico to be happy for once.