Chapter 16 - Camp Half Blood

(I had only watched the movie, but I just read the entire Lightning Thief book and plan to read the whole series by the end of the week if I can.)

At the camp when Percy arrived he was totally worried for his mom, but he felt she was going to be safe. Grover led him through the camp and on the way he looked around at the people dressed in armor and training with weapons. People gazed over at him and were interested in who his god parent might be.

Grover looked back and cleared his voice. "Welcome to Camp Half Blood. A place where the demigod children of the gods train to master their powers. We need to speak to Chiron." Percy followed, but he looked at the purple bracelet that was clamped to his hand.

"So what about this?" He raised his hand and Grover shook his head. "You can get it removed if you want, but it is a tracker, and that Fallen Angel kid said if you are in danger he will protect you. Sadly he is a much better protector than me.." Percy didn't get what the protector was. "What do you mean protector?"

Grover explained. "Every demigod is watched by a Satyr and if they achieve their powers they are taken here for their safety and to train their powers." Percy nodded and was led to Mr. D and Chiron however his hand was grabbed and he looked behind him and saw the same kid and the girls from earlier with one more. When Grover saw him he looked at him slack-jawed. "How the hell are you in here?" Kurayami pointed at the badge on his neck.

"A messenger of your father gave us this. Until further notice, you are stuck with me and me with you. Percy." Percy sighed and motioned to the bracelet. "When is this coming off?" Kurayami shook his head. "It stays on until I no longer have to deal with you, plus it is more than a tracker." Percy was interested. "What can it do?" Kurayami smirked. "It can serve as a sacrifice for you power if you go over your limit, and it serves as a small shield that can block a deadly attack."

Percy looked back to the purple bracelet and nodded. "How is my mom?" Kurayami explained. "She is fine. Nothing can get her in Grigori as it is teaming with Fallen and my father is there. Plus messing with Azazel is not a smart move from any power." Percy sighed in relief and nodded. He looked at the new girl and he thought she was kind of cute.

However he instantly saw Kurayami glare at him and he didn't want to be hit by lightning and he stopped. "Who is she?" Kurayami patted Akeno on the head and smiled while his eyes were like always. "My twin sister, Akeno." Akeno was smiling happily and her mind was extremely happy. "KYAA. Brother ls touching me.'

The only boys her age she knew were Kurayami and Vali and it kind of caused her to admire her older brother, but it was kind of strange. When she looked at her brother she felt butterflies in her stomach and could barely think straight. She shook her head to clear her mind while Esdeath smiled at her cute display. 'She is totally smitten. He is strong and good looking, not too weird.'

Esdeath really didn't care, but she felt he and Vali were the only possible future husband as they were both strong, but Kurayami was far more to her than Vali. Kurayami looked at Percy and snapped his finger blocking out the sound. "No one can hear us now. Whatever you do, don't tell anyone who your father is. It will bring you trouble." Percy was going to ask why, but Kurayamin stopped the spell.

A blond girl looked at them with interest and ran up to them. He looked them over and yet her eyes went to Kurayami for his outfit. Not only did he have a cross he wore a trench coat. "Hey. Why are you dressed like that? Anyway, who are your parents?" Kurayami looked at her and sighed. "We are not demigods. Special pass to enter." They pointed at the pass on their necks.

She saw that four of them had the passes, but Percy didn't. "So you're the kindly one. Who is your parent?" Percy tilted his head and was going to ask what she meant, but Kurayami explained. "Some names have power. Say it out loud and things happen. Like this. Indra." The moment he said that the sky ripped with thunder, but some clouds retreated.

He smirked and Annabeth was in shock as the clouds had never retreated. "How did you do that?" Kurayami spoke. "I just said the name of a god stronger than Zeus in his own domain, but while fun it is not advised. From now on, refer to them by respectful names." Percy nodded and was impressed a kid his age had to fear.

"Hey. Why are you guys not afraid of stuff like this?" Kurayami explained. "I explained how I am a fallen angel right?" Percy nodded. "Well from the time I was 3 I have been trained in all manner of the supernatural by some of the best trainers in the Three factions. My father, Azazel, Shemhazai, and many others."

Annabeth heard what he was and knew a bit of the bible, but she thought it was a myth. "Wait. Fallen Angel? You are from heaven? It's real? Is God real?" Kurayami explained better. "No. I am not from Heaven. My father was from heaven, but he fell when he gave into lust, plus God is real." Annabeth suddenly found more info and as a daughter of Athena wisdom is power.

When they got to the so-called Mr. D and Chiron they were playing pinochle while drinking a diet soda. He gazed over to their group and locked onto Percy. "Well guess I should say good luck for getting here. Welcome and all, but don't think I am happy to see you." He looked at Grover and spoke up. "You playing?" Grover sat down and took some cards.

Percy spoke up and looked at Mr. D who had a red nose, black shaggy hair, black beard, and a Hawaiin shirt. However he also looked at the passes on Kurayami, Esdeath, Raynare and Akeno's neck and frowned. "So we got three fallen and a human. Great just what I need. More pantheons, more Sacred gear holders."

Percy and Annabeth heard the term and asked about it. "Uh Mr. D what is a sacred gear?" He looked at Kurayami and his look told Kurayami to explain. Kurayami frowned, but shrugged. "A sacred gear are abilities created by the God of the bible for the human race to protect them from the supernatural. The thing is demigods are the only mixed race that can never get them."

Percy felt even more info as he just learned God is real and does that mean Hell. Kurayami continued. "Well that is good and all, but more so are the top 14 Longinus or the Gears that kill gods." At his words Mr. D eyes looked salty, but he could not deny it. "The 14 Longinus were made from many abilities, even some were taken from the Greeks' right Dionysus, God of wine."

As the name of the god was said, and grape vines sprouted in the room. As he was forbidden to grow grapes the sky rumbled and he snapped his fingers turning them into strawberries. "I wouldn't throw names like that around, but as much as it irks me he is right. Two items were taken and turned into Longinus for the humans."

Grover heard more and more and looked nervous. "Uh Mr. D. You going to eat that can?" The god shook his head and Grover ate it mournfully. Percy wanted to know more. "Which ones?" This time Esdeath spoke up. "The Nemean Lion and Cannis Lycon. Two very powerful Longinus. Who owns them no one knows?"

Mr D looked at the girl and saw she was a match for even the strongest demigod or even stronger while being just a human. "Ice girl is correct." Percy tilted his head. "Ice girl?" Kurayami smiled. "Me and Esdeath own two of the Longinus ourselves. Incinerate Anthem and Demon Extract." Mr. D sighed as Chiron just stole the victory.

"Why do you think Siberia is so cold? An old wielder froze it solid." Percy and Annabeth went slack jawed. "Siberia was not always cold?" Mr. D shook his head. "Nope. Once was quite nice until my dear father went after that guy's woman. Dad was chased off and he still has a small purple spot on his chest." Dionysus smiled as it made him happy.

The sky rumbled in anger, but Dionysus didn't care. "Any way I am going to take a nap. You four can stay with Peter Johnson here. Not like I care." He left after that and Chiron moved his wheelchair out leading them to the cabin of Hermes. "Normally only demigods can stay in these cabins, but your pass shall allow it."

Kurayami shook his head. "That is fine. We can jump camp outside, but what are the rules on our familiars? We keep them out in the open, so they don't stay cooped up in their pact. Chiron began to leave his wheelchair. Once he was out in the open he began to stand up from his wheelchair and soon his white horse's lower half was out and he stretched and thought about it.

"What kinds are they?" Kurayami summoned Tyrant, Raynare summoned Kane, Esdeath summoned a huge white tiger as big as a bull and Akeno summoned Elektra who was still small, but about doubled in size. Chiron looked at the creatures in awe. "A Mutant Saber Tooth Fiend, A Dullahand, A Tudra Tiger and a Sprite Dragon. With this it will be fine and as long as they don't cause trouble."

He snapped his finger and a mark appeared on the creatures where it was most visible. Percy was once again drawn to the creatures and Grover, while afraid, tried to talk to Tyrant. The creature looked at the Satyr and looked away in disinterest. The rest looked away, but Kane was no animal. His horse was, but it also ignored Grover. Grover looked down, but Chiron patted his shoulder.

"Don't despair. Monsters, especially familiars are extremely proud and only like their owners and close friends. Come along Percy." Chiron left with Percy and Grover and left Kurayami, Esdeath, Raynare and Akeno behind. Raynare walked forward and looked around. "You know maybe we train here for a time and see how it compares to Nephilim."

Tyrant nodded as the training he was put on was also extremely intense. You don't get this strong by just eating. Kuraymi looked around and nodded. "Demigods can't be weak, so there must be a few we can recru- I mean befriend." Raynare broke out laughing as why wouldn't they try to recruit some for Grigori.

They all walked to a part close to a big pond where a few demigods froze when they saw them riding their mounts. Akeno still couldn't fly on Elektra, but it was bound to happen. They stopped and set up camp while their familiars all lounged around. After they were done they just leaned on their familiars.

Tyrant was nice and warm, and Kurayami couldn't get burned by weaker flames. However, Tyrant's flames were beginning to change to purple. Esdeath's familiar was named Astor and was a Tudra Tiger, but the thing was he was still only a juvenile.

They just relaxed for a time while Percy was settling in into Cabin 11#. He had already talked to Luke who seemed like a nice guy, but he didn't hide his dislike of Hermes. Percy felt this wouldn't be so bad, but he hadn't met the children of Areas. Kurayami wouldn't save him from bullying though.