Chapter 6: Camp Half Blood

[Percy's POV:]

Today we leave for camp half blood and emotions were at a all time high, I could barely keep the girls from clinging to my fur. Luckily for me, being a giant wolf has its perks, I could fit easily 5 hunters on my back comfortably. Though I was still a dwarf when compared to Mrs. O'Leary who was probably even taller after all these years, which when you consider she was bigger than a tank, would be massive. I missed her an blackjack a lot and being a wolf I could probably talk to her now which was a weird yet but awesome thought.

I was currently dead centre of the Hunt's trecking formation, more like sandwiched there between hunters and the other wolves who had on their own elected me as the new alpha, basiaclly staking a claim to me as theres which I had NOT accepted.. being faithful is so hard.. Artemis was next to me chatting idly about random things, very intent not to bring up the very sudden confession that had ended in a sleepless night of tears. I hoped she was alright and wanted to comfort her, but the truth is I would never betray my wise girl and that fact is painful and reassuring to Artemis at the same time. A confusing emotion to say the least.

"Percy, I never did tell you the full prophecy did I?" It was random, but compared to the previous conversation about how best to castrate a cheating male, this level of randomness was more than welcome. "No arty, you didn't. I'm guessing it's about me knowing my luck" she chuckled at the obvious accuracy of my words. Of courses it's about me.. I'm never gonna be lucky enough for it not to be about me.

"It's been a while since I heard, but it goes something like this:"

The Twice hero turned canine by time

The Earth shall rise when he and the moon shines

Misunderstood, the hero must choose

To save the Earth or slice it through

Great, juuust great. Geae? Again? Why is it always me that has to fight these over powerful being of destruction to save the world. Especially with my new... build.

"Well seems I'm fighting dirt face again and this time as a wolf, well at least I still have riptide inside me" I spoke as we walked through the forrest that lead to camp half blood.

"Dirt face? Where do you get these names from? Do you pick ones that are most likely to anger them?" While I didn't answer out loud, the answer was most definitely yes.

"So, what do I do when we get there Arty?" She blushed at my casual use of her new nickname.

"I plan to introduce you first as Damian since we don't know if there are traitors in the camp like last time. The prophecy is common knowledge in the camp now and everyone is looking for you. I had to fake my fair share of hunts for you" I was happy that she cared enough to lie to the entire counsel about my location, though I wasn't sure why she had. It wasn't like I was hiding from the gods and as usual, Artemis replied to my unguarded thoughts.

"It's because my father believes you became a werewolf, he wants you killed and won't listen to any reason. I'm sure a few of them know you are here but that's about it" of course drama queen would do that him and his trigger happy taser always has it out for my sweet tail.

"Thanks Artemis, but I at least want to tell my close friends, after what happened with Hera's plan, they've all became a little over protective" Artemis thought about this for a minute before nodding her head.

"That seems ok, we will introduce you as a blessed wolf called Damian to the masses then and after the introduction before the crowd disperses, I'll have chiron summon Leo, piper, Jason, hazel, Frank and the athenian girl to explain the truth" I took note of her not so subtle avoidance of Annabeths named, though I took note that it was probably jealousy talking. It'd be the same for me if Artemis found someone else... I'd probably wanna.. dispose of them. At least that what my wolf instincts say in a much less sugar coated manner.

"Sounds like a plan moonbeam, how long till we arrive?" She turned a deep golden shade before steeling herself to answer.

"Percy, don't call me that I am still a goddess.. we are basically there. It's just over the that hill don't you remember?" Its true looking at the scenery again I remembered the day I left here, hunting my first meal and finding Aria. Now here I am 5 years later returning with the hunt at my side and on my back. With yet another adopted daughter and many hunters that see me as one. Or as a lover, Some of them see me as both and I'm not sure how I feel about that one.

"Ok moonbeam, I'll stop calling you moonbeam, Oh and moonbeam?" She turned to me annoyed at my mockery.

"Even after I'm revealed as percy, I want to fight alongside the hunters in capture the flag. I'm a guardian of the hunt, so I still have duties to my moonbeam" artemis blushed hard probably from my overuse of her second nickname.

"Fine... now let's just get to the camp" the silence lasted basically a second before we kept started talking about things such as the changes to Camp in the last 5 years. It seems that all the cabin leaders formed a demigod counsel that worked similar to the Olympians only without a Zues to fix every vote. So far the counsel was doing well at managing the camp.

One of the biggest changes had to be the added cabins for minorgods and even some friendly titans. Aparantly, before Zeus got enough reason to want to zap me, he decided to actually honor his oath on the Styx and even take it further by giving them cabins. While it was probably to make them swear allegiance to Olympus or keep them in check, it was a point for Zeus nonetheless, now he only had a gazillion left to he gets back to zero, we all start somewhere drama Queen.

Artemis then randomly told me to run next to her, I didn't know why, but no point in refusing so I let the girls off an bolted to her side, loving the wind through my fur... and a beauty to my side... before smashing snout first into to the barrier like a pancakes with drool and all. Artemis burst out laughing with tears and I realised she planned this... I dropped on the floor laughing with her.

"You really gave that barrier a piece of your mind dad hahaha" Corals eye was tearing up as she laughed.

"Ha ha very funny, just be happy I let you off first" they didn't stop laughing for a while.

"Ok ok, now that we gots Percy entertainment out of the way, let's give him and Coral access to the camp shall we?" A corus of "do we have to?" And "Can't we just keep him to ourselves?" Sounded off around the hunt, Artemis probably felt the same only she had to be the voice of reason here. I hopped she would be.

"As much as I LOVE that idea, we shouldn't keep him from the athenian girl" she spoke as though I was going to another planet. Which when I compare the camp to the hunt, isn't that far a stretch.

"I will believe you are ok with that when you can actually say an... her name!" shouted Atlanta, also avoiding annabeth's name.. I had a bad feeling about this suddenly.

Artemis scowled at her, but didnt reply back and reluctantly gave me and Coral permission to enter camp half blood and through its barrier and gates I went. Back to the place I hadn't seen in just over 5 years. Where hopefully my wise girl was waiting for me.

Walking into the camp I smelt unfamiliar scents mixed with the familiar scent of burnt toast why demigods smelt that why I didn't know. Artemis walked beside me and indicated to Aria and Coral to climb upon my back. A statement that I protect them from all boys, I mean harm, yeah I mean boys... ok and lesbians and whatever else there is dam stupid wolf instinct ADHD, wait  would that be ADHWID? Attention deficit hyperactive wolf instinct disorder? Yeah that sounds good, I'll percy patent it... And there goes my concentration again.. Shaking my head of the thoughts we proceeded through camp to the big house to meet chiron passing Thalias tree, of which I obviously made a joke about to Thalia, the arrival horn sounded off and we were greeted by some new campers that smelled of soil and cereal, demeter kids for sure. We then passed the volleyball court with all eyes on us, a few lustful in nature. A few growls set that right.

On the way to the big hall, what peaked my interest was the small of burnt seawater? That could only mean a child of a water deity or stronger and based on the how strong the smell was I was thinking stronger. Like dad stronger. Now I'm not upset at him or anything since my mother long since moved on..  and away. I am more disappointed that he cheated on Amphitrite again. She doesn't deserve that no matter how much she dislikes me which is somewhat justified. I'll have to have words with him later on.

Once inside the big house Artemis began filling in chiron about Zeus's order and of course stressing that all males stay as far as humanely or inhumanely possible, which ever was further for them. She Neglected to mention who I truly am. I knew Artemis had inherited some drama from Zuesy boy. Speaking of which I wonder if her mother is among the titans released. Deciding to check later, we proceeded to the mess hall to gather the campers and announce our presence and me. Slowly campers filled into the hall. Taking seat at their respective tables waiting for Artemis's announcement, probably expecting to be told to stay away if they don't want to be tortured. A few murmuring about me, the oversized wolf carrying two hot hunters was made by a few aphrodite spawns. I put on my best wolf stare, now even more effective as an actuall wolf alongside a vicious growl that I made sure only they heard. They commented on the wrong hunters. THEY'RE NOT EVEN 10 YOU FILTH! I wish I could shout that at them, but all they would hear is my aggressive barking. Artemis, however did and proceeded to turn them into porcupines. With the arrows as needles place in the wrong way. They were escorted reluctantly back to the medical ward though I doubted they'd be treated well after perving over kids like that.

"Campers, the hunt and I will be staying in camp half blood until further notice as instructed by my father. do not try flirting with my hunters else it will end in our new guardian, Damian using you as a chew toy. A fate worse than the one i just carried out. He is a wolf blessed to be more intelligent than most, so I expect he be treated as if he was a hunter himself" this caused a lot of hushed statements about a male in the hunt even if a wolf. Artemis ignored them before signalling to chiron to ask the seven, minus me of course, to report the big house with Artemis, my daughters and I. We decided to walk ahead and wait for him to bring them.

Chiron walked in, followed by a confused and curious Leo, then piper and Jason who seemed weirdly awkward next to each other and Jasons scent was off, not a good sign. Frank and hazel where still together and judging by the nee golden sheen on their fingers, it was for good. Annabeth was not there and by the looks of it. Wasn't coming.

"Where's the athenian girl?" Artemis asked on my behalf, though I'm sure I could talk to chiron due to his horse side.

"You mean Annabeth? She's probably is busy in her cabin at the moment, I will fill her in later" I was not about to start this without her and so I looked at Artemis seeing her nod in permission. I took off in search of my wise girl, excitement overflowing.

The obvious place to check first was her cabin. The grey walls and carved owl statues stare was nostalgic at the least, bringing back numerous memories of knocking here to take her on dates or super dangerous quests with high chances of death.. good times.. I started walking towards the cabin passing the nose destroying scent of the aphrodites cabin and the hephaestus cabins smokey forge. I  perked up at presence Annabeth's familiar and calming scent and before I even reached the door, she came out with the heart warming smile... Holding a baby. Her baby. I knew it was by scent alone, no mistaking it. This child was hers. And while some could try and say I'm the father since we did have risky sex a few times. I haven't seen her in 5 years and this child seems not even 5 months. My heart broke betrayed, but even then I couldn't feel angry at her. Only to shatter further at the appearance of another camper, a son of Hermes cooing the baby. Probably the father judging by the familiarity, but I was too distraught to actually check.

I turned around and ran away. Not to Artemis. Not the the hunt. Just away. I had to be alone for a while.