Foreboding

POV: Lucifer

As I followed Clarisse more and more campers tried to stop us and I revelled in defeating them. None of them could defend against me. It made me wonder though what the point of camp was. It clearly didn't make them better at surviving. They wouldn't have lasted a week out there.

We were rushing through the woods and vaulted over the brook. Trees blurred as I followed Clarisse. I had no idea where we were going but I didn't let it slow me down. I saw a clearing and a pile of boulders where a blur flag rested.

I dropped to the floor as a sword slashed where my head was. I turned to the grinning face of Luke. I grinned myself and punched towards his chest His grin shifted quickly as he twisted his body to the side and thrust his sword towards my shoulder.

Luke and I traded blows as Clarisse fought a couple of other campers that rushed over. She shrugged them off as I barged Luke to the ground. The surrounding campers looked at me and Clarisse.

"Quickly Clarisse go and win." I said whilst shifting my bracelet to my shield/katar form. I took a position between her and the campers. She nodded to me before taking off with a spray of dirt. Two campers rushed me as the rest tried to pass me.

I jabbed the first camper with a light blow to the side of the head that sent him stumbling. The other thrust a spear towards my neck. I deflected with my shield and elbowed her stomach. Both campers lay sprawled in the dirt groaning as I rushed the rest of the group.

I spend the next few minutes parrying blows and dodging strikes. I was getting overwhelmed as a horm blew. After it a blew a angry punch hit my spine. I turned and scowled at the 15 year old who sneered at me.

"After time." I said and punched straight in the face. He collapsed in a heap. I walked away from the incredulous gazes and picked up Luke from where he lay in a heap.

"You alright bro?" I asked casually. He shook his head and returned with a pained smirk.

"Yeh I thought I got the drop on you this time." He said. "Little did I know that you were ready."

We walked together towards the brook at the centre where Chiron was. I wandered in as I heard the cheers for Clarisse. She saw me and strode over.

"Thanks little brother. We won this time thanks to you." I shook my head at that.

"Just wanted to de-stress from recently. Bashing some heads seemed the best way. Apart from that one sore loser. Bashed in the back afterwards." I said scowling. Clarisse sneered at my words.

"Malcolm." She growled. "That fucking whiny prick. Athena's child." She said to me. "He is always so angry when a plan doesn't work properly and he gets petty."

We talked some more before the cabin walked in celebration to the pavilion. Injured campers were carted of to the infirmary. Non injured campers sat down after pushing a piece of food in a brazier fire for their parents. I didn't not quite understanding the respect.

Chirons hoof slammed down quieting the talking.

"To the Gods." He said raising a cup. I noticed Luke didnt raise his cup like me. Clarisse furrowed her brows at that before paying more attention to Chiron.

"Well done Red Team though I hear that special thanks should be given to the new camper for holding off the defenders. Cheers for Lucifer Diabolos Son of Ares." The red team campers cheered heartily at that though blue team was more subdued.

"And to the losers unfortunately get the worse shower times and chores. Good night campers."

Chiron walked off as the meal started. I quickly dug into to a succulent steak and crispy salad. Fries and ketchup.

After the meal the cabins were told lights out as we returned and slept. My sleep was not restful.