The Returning Hero #1: Hatred or Love

Chapt. 9

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Steve PoV

"WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?!" I screamed at Chase. I slapped her; she flinched. A cold, cruel smile crept its way up my face. I started punching her. She had to be punished for disloyalty to me, after all. Annabeth ran out of the Big House.

Percy PoV

I sat alone in the forest at a lake, skipping stones, until I felt a figure approach me. I quickly whipped out my trident (Poseidon gave it) 

"Percy... Is it r-"

"Yes. Now leave."

"You a-"

"You exiled me. Now you want me back?" I whispered.

"Please, P-"

I muttered, "Maybe if you earn my trust back, I would aid you to destroy whatever's rising."

I watched Annabeth's retreating figure into the dining pavilion. I sighed at ran to the pavilion myself.

Annabeth PoV

I miserably made my way to the pavilion. My hopes of Percy returning were smashed. I walked to the Athena table, and sacrificed some of my spareribs, salad, and soda. My hopes were raised when Percy trudged into the pavilion.

"Hey you. I challenge you to a-"

"Let me guess? A duel?"

Goth's mouth dropped.

"You, me tomorrow, at the arena. 9:32:12 A.M. Tomorrow morning," said Percy.

I went back to the Athena cabin, ready to watch the duel commence.

9:32:12 A.M.

I watched Steve run into the arena.