The Lust for Power: Chapter 2

Mikmak’s POV

It’s already six in the morning. The sun shines and passes through the windows. I smelled the sweet scent of the strawberries from the fields. I felt the cold breeze of the air touched my skin. It’s been a while since I got to camp, I thought.

I stretched my arms and yelled, “Good morning!”

“Good morning Mikmak, probably you slept well last night,” Adam my half-brother replied.

I nodded then changed my pajamas into my usual attire; my camp half-blood orange t-shirt together with jeans. I checked the list of my daily activities first before I jogged towards the battle arena.

There, I saw Kari together with Josh having a little sword play. In the corner of my eyes I saw the new guy, James, watching them seriously.

I walked towards them and greet, “Good Morning.”

“Good Morning,” Kari and Josh said.

“I’d like you to meet our newest friend – James.” Josh introduced the guy.

"I'm James, Nice to meet you." James stretched out his hand for a handshake.

I accepted it with delight, “Want a little sword play?” I asked him.

“Yeah, sure.”

“Be careful James, she’s a bit … um, wild in sword fighting,” Josh stammered.

“Don’t worry about it; I know what to do, ok?” I assured them.

Both Kari and Josh sighed after hearing what I said.

“But first let’s get you a temporary weapon at the armory,” I said.

James picked a four feet long-sword as his weapon. Then I pulled my golden comb inside my pocket and suddenly it sprang to a three feet celestial bronze sword.

Since James was a beginner I decided to teach him some easy to learn moves, luckily he’s a fast learner and a very serious person. Then I tried to throw some solid blows at him. Later he got used to my blows and tries to attack me.

After our little “class” ended I told him to go back to his cabin and take a nap because his shirt was covered with sweat and I think he’s ready to collapse in anytime.

When our lunch finished I saw Kari and Josh sitting at the beach together. But the scene was unpleasant to see, Kari’s face was full of dismay and Josh was trying his best to comfort her. I decided to check what their problem is.

When I got closer, something happened. A dark figure appeared in front of me and before I could even react, I passed out.