Hey guys, it's Fallen here with a story that I thought of after reading The Blood of Olympus.

It's a scenario that takes place a month right after the story, where a certain goddess had a child in secret and their quest to redeem them and a few other heroes who are seeking the same thing. Some old and new faces will be shown along the way, let's see how it goes.

Enjoy and tell me what you think

"I'm sorry my son, but I can't stay here. The others would find out about this and no doubt harm will come to you. But know that I love you, my sweet Justin."

I woke up with my head slipping from my hand and almost making me fall from my seat, which would've been pretty embarrassing to do. I doze off in class and was still able to remember the voice from my dream, her voice.

For those who don't know me, my name is Justin Stryker. I'm 17 years old, 6'0 and average build. My hair is black and my eyes are brown. I was currently in class at Maret School, a private school in Washington DC and it was already the beginning of my junior year.

I have a pretty good life; coming from a rich family and having a good education. I don't let that define who I am though, whenever I tell people about my life style they think I'm some stuck up snob or some idiot.

It gets pretty annoying really, that's why I study so hard and don't take life for granted. I do have friends who were privileged as well but they don't act like the typical stereotype as you would expect them to be.

Anyway, the dream you might be wondering about that I was having a moment ago, well it's hard to explain. You see, I don't know what it is; only going on the lead that it might be the voice of my biological mother. The voice was so beautiful but it was the only thing that came to me.

Her face was hidden in darkness; I didn't even have a picture of her, just her voice, that and a necklace that I had since I was a baby. It was a leather cord with a clay bead of a lotus flower with a pomegranate in the center.

From what my father told me, it was the only gift my mother gave me before leaving.

"Hey Justin."

Looking over at the door, I saw my friends Bobby Peterson, Tessa Carter, and Matt Wilkerson. They were a lively bunch who I met back in 5th grade and we've been together ever since.

"I honestly don't know how you can still get good grades if you keep falling asleep in class," Tessa cracked.

"Says the one who is currently slacking right now, and it's only a month into the first semester," I said.

"I got caught up with all my missing work; I'm in the clear now. You got nothing on me Stryker."

Tessa was a bit of a slacker at times but she was actually pretty smart if she was motivated enough. She once made a scale model of the Roman Coliseum for a history project that actually worked and moved the same way the actual one did in ancient times for sporting events. I don't know how she did it but it was awesome.

Bobby was the kind of person who others go to for a crazy party. The guy somehow managed to throw the hugest bash that resulted in a helicopter landing in the street because the piolet thought it was a landing pad since the entire block was lit up.

Matt was a talented musician, I once heard him play the entire solo for Buckethead's Jordan like if it was nothing at twelve years old with only a weeks practice. Not to mention the guy had a hell of an aim that's for sure.

"Listen dude, we're having a get together at my place. You know, one last go to get all the crazy out of our system before getting serious for the school year," Bobby said.

"You and serious don't work together. As tempting as it sounds, I can't because I promised my dad I'd go straight home today. He said he needed to talk to me about something important."

My dad, Wilson Stryker, was a lawyer and he was pretty good at his job, but when he's at home he was pretty cutback and easy going. There were times were he would get serious and it was kind of frightening to say the least.

"Does it have something to do with what's coming up in two weeks?" Matt asked with a sly grin.

He was referring to my 18th birthday, one that they were pestering me about since we always celebrate together, and we tend to go overboard with it, but then again that was us.

"No, it's not that," I said, slightly annoyed.

Tessa grabbed me into a headlock and gave me a nugy. "Come one, you haven't spent time with us since summer break. You keep bailing on us with some half-assed excuse; spend some time with us, we're begging you here," Tessa said, her hold tightening.

"T-Tess…need…air."

She managed to hear me and let go before effectively suffocating me.

"Look, we'll hang out another, I promise, just not now," I said.

They looked slightly ticked but nodded none the less.

"Oh, by the way Lilly is looking for you, she said she'll be waiting by the bleachers at the football field," Matt said.

That caught my attention quick as I stood up to leave and meet her there. When I made it to bleachers, I saw only one person there sitting by their self. They were wearing a green sweater, blue jeans and hiking boots. Their hair was white and wavy, tanned skin and dark brown eyes.

In short, she was cute.

"Hey Lilly," I said.

The girl in question jumped slightly at the mention of her name. There was a piece of lettuce hanging from her mouth from her veggie sandwich. A heavy blush started to show on her freckled cheeks, something that I found to be cute.

Lilly Fern was my oldest friend since I was about 4 years old. She was a shy and timid girl and usually got hit on by boys on a regular basis because of how 'gifted' she was it you catch my drift. Whenever someone other than my friends and family tried to talk to her she would freak and cling to me like her life depended on it.

"If you want to finish eating I'll wait. Matt told me that you wanted to talk to me about something," I said.

Lilly had a slight spaz attack and almost choked on her sandwich if I hadn't given her a can of coffee and watch her down it quick.

"Thanks for that, I thought I was going to die," she gasped.

"Not likely, something you need to talk to me about?"

Lilly calmed down a little and looked down at her feet. Something seemed to be bothering her; there were times when Lilly was bullied by other girls or harassed by some of the boys. That usually ended with me sending them to ICU or having Tessa knock some sense into them.

"You don't need to worry Justin; no one is picking on me I swear. I just really need to ask you something."

I looked at her, baffled at the fact that she was able to know exactly what I was feeling or thinking without me having to say it. To say that it always surprised me was a fact but it always left me amazed as to how she did it.

"So, what is it then?" I asked.

"You're going straight home today, right?" she asked.

I nodded, though a little confused as to how she would know that.

"I need you to meet at the entrance so that we can walk home together, there's something I need to talk with you about. It's really important."

"Why not just tell me now, it's just us here."

Lilly looked around as if to make sure that there was no one was around, or something. There was something that reflected in her eyes, almost like she was scared, well no more than usual really.

"We can't, never know who might be listening in on right now."

"Lilly, there's no one else here, just tell-"

"Please Justin just promise me to that you'll do as I say, please?"

The girl was at the verge of tears; this must've been important if she was like this. What that was is beyond me but agreed to do as she asked. Lilly smiled and hugged me before the bell rang and we had to get to last period, which was History.

Getting there, I took my seat and soon the class filled. It didn't start until an elderly man with a long brown beard and was in the electric wheelchair.

"Good afternoon students, hope you are all ready for the test today, your grades count on it."

The man who taught this class was a man named Mr. Brunner. He wasn't exactly like other teachers; he was cool and made the class more interesting to be in. One time the guy managed to bring in a full scale replica of Greek armor with a real sword.

How he managed to get that past the principle was questionable and I didn't really care, it was cool to see.

When getting the test, started right away, already knowing the answers is since I crammed like hell every chance I got. The test was mainly multiple choice and a written response at the end; I was done in fifteen minutes flat.

When I went to hand it to Mr. Brunner, he was surprised to see that I was already finished.

"I must say Mr. Stryker, you always manage to surpass my expectations," he said, putting down his book and taking my test.

'Is that supposed to be a compliment?'

You never know with teachers but I let slide, no sense getting into an argument with the old man.

"That reminds me Mr. Stryker, I might have something you'd be interested in." Mr. Brunner opened the drawer and handed me a brochure with the title: Camp Half-Blood.

Not sure what the name of this camp was supposed to insinuate but I did sound interesting. Going through it I saw some of the activities that were pretty standard of a camp, but it also offered some stuff like fencing, rock climbing, trireme lessons and survival lessons.

It did sound kind of cool but it was already fall to be thinking about going to summer camp.

"How much would it cost to go?" I asked.

"Nothing at all, no expenses needed."

"But it's already September, I'd have to wait six months to go," I said.

"Not really, the camp is open year round. Won't you consider it, many of the kids that go really benefit from things they learn there." There was a playful twinkle in Mr. Brunner's eye, almost like he was telling a clever joke.

"I'll think about."

"And I'll await your answer Justin. Now, you may enjoy the rest of your day," he said, getting back to his book.

Grabbing my stuff, I left the class and left to the entrance where I was going to meet Lilly. I was still curious as to what she wanted to talk about but I guess I'll find out soon enough. Before I could even reach for the door, the sound of a…well I don't what the hell it was until I went out to see.

Most people would expect to see a car crash or something more practical like that; no I see my best friends fighting some 8'0 guy wearing tattered pants, a yellow t-shirt that read Sheep Expo 2014 on the front.

Gripped in his hand was a wooden club, one that he tried to smash against Tessa who was brandishing a bronze tipped spear and a bronze shield. Bobby gripped a bronze sword that glowed faintly and Matt had a bow with a bundle of arrows.

What surprised me the most was Lilly; she was holding a set of panpipes and playing notes that seemed to influence the grass as well as the oak tree that was near the entrance. That's not was confused me the most though, it was the fact that her hiking boots were off and revealed cloven hooves, like that of a goat.

"Puny heroes get out my way or I'll make a meal of you instead," he said.

"Bring it on you ugly son of a bitch, you want him then you'll have to get through us!" Tessa shouted.

"Guys, what the hell is going on?"

My friends, including the big guy, who freaked me out by having only one eye, all turned to see me standing there and they all looked surprised.

"Justin, what are you doing here?" Matt asked.

"Screw that mess man, what the hell are you guys doing?" I said.

The Cyclopes started to sniff in my direction, like as if he thought I smelled like cooked meat.

"There's that smell I was following, it's strong and tasty. Bet you taste as good as you smell little hero. Better than the satyr that's for sure."

Lilly looked offended by that comment. Bobby took that as his opening and slashed at the back of the Cyclopes leg which made howl in pain and was able to make it fall to his knee. Tessa tried to skewer him in the chest but the beast managed to stop it by moving his club to intercept it.

Matt added support by firing arrow after arrow into its back until it started to get annoyed and went ballistic and was swing his club around like a maniac. Lilly tried to help by playing her pipes, which made the roots of the oak tree burst to life and try to strangle the Cyclopes.

"Cowards, using Nature magic instead of fighting head on," said the Cyclopes.

He broke free from the roots and charged, but wound from Bobby's sword and staggered but that didn't stop him from hitting Lilly. When she flew back a few and was motionless on the ground was when everything went kind fuzzy.

The next thing I know, I'm standing over a pile of dust with Bobby's sword gripped tight in my hand and breathing light mad beast. Looking over at the others, they looked at with a type of fear in their eyes but couldn't let that get to me right now, I need to check on Lilly to see it she was still alive.

I moved slightly, the sudden sound of her whimper made me somewhat relieved to know that she still breathing. There was some damage done by that Cyclopes that was currently missing but I needed to get some help.

"Hang on Lilly, I'm gonna get you out of here and fix you right up," I said.

Before I could pick her up, Matt came over and stopped me.

"What the fuck Matt?"

"She's got a few broken ribs and a bit of internal bleeding. Lilly, I need you to eat this now so that the damage can be fixed quickly," he said.

Matt held in his hand a gold square that looked something like a lemon square, one was downed quickly by Lilly and looked relaxed and void of pain.

"Guys, we need to get out of here now before the mortals start to get suspicious of what's going on here. Bobby, carry Lilly, Matt grab Justin and let's get out of here," Tessa ordered.

"Wait just a goddamned minute, I want some answers now. What just happened?" I shouted.

They looked at me then at each other before Tessa grabbed my hand the five of us ran as fast as we could away from the school. Odd were that we wouldn't get away in time since I could already hear sirens coming.

Grabbing my cell, I called my step-mom and she answered before the second dial tone. My mom, Stephanie, wasn't like others. For one, she was nice and very caring. I've known her ever since I was a few months old and we were close; I could always count on her when I needed her. She was a psychologist and she was pretty good at reading people, that's why I try to stay out of trouble because one way or another she'll get it out of me.

"Hey sweetie, what's up?" she said.

"Hey mom, um, listen do you think you can pick me and the guys up. Something came up and the school let us out early. We're just a little down the road," I said.

"Sure thing, I'll be there in a bit."

When hanging up, the others looked like they were on guard now since the moment I dialed the phone. None of them could meet my eyes, not even when I took Lilly and set her down.

"Good to see that you're alright Justin, it makes me happy," she said.

"Shut you dummy, you scared me half to death back there. I thought I almost lost you for a second. What did you want to tell me anyway?" I said while trying not to let her see me wipe away some tears that slipped.

Before she could tell me, the sound of a horn made us all jump and I saw my mom's car pulling up the side of the road.

"Hey, you hitchhikers need a lift?"

"Hi Mrs. Stryker," they all said at once.

Mom looked at them confused since they were still holding their weapons but Tessa said that they were props for a reenactment we were doing at school.

"We're reenacting the Odyssey. The directors said that we could take the props with us to help with practice."

She nodded and opened the trunk then we piled into the car.

"So, how was school? I heard sirens but didn't see anything, must've been serious," she said.

"You have no idea," I muttered under my breath.

No one in the car spoke. The only thing that could be heard was the sound of the radio and our own thoughts. So much happened in such a short amount of time that it felt impossible to process it all at once.

I felt someone take my hand and I realized that it was Tessa. The smile on her face was forced, like she was trying to cheer me up but it didn't work, all I did was pull away from her and keep close to the car door and looked out the window.

When we finally made it to my house, dad was already outside with a curious look on his face when he saw all of us.

"What's going on here?" he asked.

When approaching me, he looked me in the eyes and saw something wrong. When seeing the other pull out the weapon from the trunk he went pale and looked like he might have a heart attack.

"He saw through the Mist Wilson, we thought it would be enough but it doesn't look like it's working anymore. His aura is starting to dispel it," Bobby said.

Dad ran his hand through his dark hair, and cursed under his breath. He told us to go inside and to wait in the lounge until he gets there. Upon going inside, I was attacked by a little girl who actually managed to push me back a few steps.

"Brother, I missed you!" exclaimed my little sister Bonnie.

She was 5 years old and had the same light brown hair and blue eyes. Despite most siblings, we actually get along pretty good and we were close.

"What's going on; why are your friends bringing weapons into the house?" she asked.

"It's a long and complicated story that is confusing even me, but hopefully they can sum things up when dad gets back inside the house. Come on my little trooper, let's go wait in the lounge," I said while picking her up.

Bonnie and I sat on the couch while sitting across from us were my friends. The tension was thick that you could cut with Bobby's sword. Lilly had it the worst and looked really panicked; her cloven hooves kept tapping the floor. I still couldn't even process that properly.

What did that freak call her, a satyr was it? Usually there supposed be male, the fact there is a female satyr sitting across from me left me a bit baffled. The sound of footsteps indicated my parents coming into the room.

Both looked uneasy and stressed about something. I didn't like where this was going.

"Okay, I've had it up to here with the looks; one of you better start talking, now," I said.

There were rare moments when I was demanding, but when I do people did what I said without question. I understood why and I didn't particularly like doing it but I had a really weird day and really wanted someone to be straight with me.

"Guess this was going to come out sooner or later. You four want to tell him first or should I?" dad said.

"We'll go first, it'll be easier on him," Tessa said.

'Yeah, not likely.'

"Justin, as you may have already known, we aren't exactly normal people and neither are you. In fact we aren't completely human, we are actually Demigods; children born of both god and mortal beings."

Now, I needed to be sure to I've heard her correctly, because it sounded like she just said that they were Demigods. Those are just stuff of mythology; stories that were told to explain scientific facts. None of that stuff was real…was it?

"I know it's hard to comprehend but it's the truth. My mother is actually Athena, goddess of Wisdom and battle strategies."

"My dad is the party man himself, Dionysus, god of wine, debauchery and madness. Is currently on probation as is not allowed any wine, so he's a little intolerant right now," Bobby said.

"And my dad is Apollo, god of the sun, archery, music, healing and poetry. Don't mention haikus to him or you'll never hear the end of it, trust me," Matt said.

"I'm a satyr, the only know female one actually. I was actually tasked with being your protector ever since the day we met. That's what I wanted to tell you before, I'm sorry you had to know like this Justin," Lilly said with tearful eyes.

It felt like my brain was about to explode right now, too many things are spiraling out of control and I really wish that I hadn't seen what I did earlier and that that monster thing killed.

"So what then, was our whole friendship nothing more than a ploy to hide your identities?" I asked.

"No!" they all said at once while jumping from the couch.

"We didn't find out that you were a Demigod until we met you and Lilly in 5th grade, we kept a secret because we were trying to keep you safe. Guess we thought you'd never find out but that proved to be wrong huh?" Bobby said, trying to make light of the situation.

"So you lied to me then? That's the only way I can see this."

They didn't say anything, mostly at the fact that I was right. All the years we've been together and they kept this from me. It hurt, it really did. If they had just told from the start than would have believed them, I would have.

The thought of being a hero is almost every kids dream, and the fact I was won sounded awesome if just told me then, now I didn't know what to think. But at that moment, it hit me; this might mean I would know who my real mom is.

"Who's my mother, if any of you know then you have to tell me," I said.

They all looked at each other with uncertainty. I felt a hand grasp my shoulder and saw my dad. His eyes looked sad and regretful.

"Neither us can answer that Justin, she told me what she was just never who. From what I found out she was under an assumed name that doesn't exist, that and the name of a man who were supposed to contact if you ever found, a man that runs a camp for people like you," he said.

That reminded me, I pulled out the brochure that Mr. Brunner gave me after the test. I don't why but something about him giving this to me didn't seem like a coincident, it was almost like the old man was trying to tell me something. Was it this?

"Where did you get that?" dad asked.

"My history teacher gave it to me, he wanted me to join in this camp that's open all year round," I said.

Tessa go up from the couch and snatched the brochure and looked pissed while crumpling it.

"That old bastard, we told him to stay away and leave it be. He couldn't leave well enough alone," she said, anger reflecting in her stone eyes.

"What do you mean by that?" I asked.

"This camp, Camp Half-Blood, it's where we go to train and hone our skills to survive in the real world. Some stay for only the summer while others stay year-round since they don't have families to home to and it's a safe haven for them."

That sounded kind sad, and also filled me with a bit of anxiety. There were more of those things out there? I put my head in my hands and let out a stress filled breath; this was starting to get ridiculous, yet I found myself believing every word of it.

Things couldn't go back to normal, how could they after today. I couldn't go have a normal school day knowing that my so called friends are Demigods and a satyr, my history teacher being somehow involved and the fact that parents know as well.

The only who didn't make heads or tails of this was Bonnie, and she was already leaning against me half asleep.

"So what happens now then?" I asked stoically.

"We need to make a call to someone; it'll be a while until they get here," dad said.

With that being the case, I picked up Bonnie and was about to leave, but the others stopped me but the look I gave them made them flinch and keep quiet. Going to my room, let my sister sleep on my bed while sat at my desk.

I needed a moment to myself. A goddess…my mother is a goddess of Olympus and I'm a Demigod. I think I'll need to start seeing a psychologist soon just work through this madness. Passing the time with whatever was at my disposal in my room; I waited until there was a sudden knock at my door.

Mom came in and she looked a bit worried but still managed to put on a small smile, but I could see that it was more for my sake than it was hers.

"They're downstairs waiting for you sweetie and they're ready to go," she choked.

I went over and wrapped my arms around her and let her cry. Who could blame her, I sure as hell didn't. I was about to be sent off to some camp with other Demigods, if that doesn't sound the least be sketchy then there was a problem.

"It'll be okay mom; I'll be back before you know it. I probably won't even like it there and thy said it's supposed to be save there so no real harm will come to me," I said, trying to make her feel better but it just made her hold on me tighter.

"I don't want you to go. I want my baby to be here, away from the heroes, the gods and the monsters that lurk out there."

'Damn it Justin, do not cry. You need to be strong, for them.'

A few comforting words was all I was able to give her before she let go and we both headed downstairs to see four other kids wearing breastplates and helmets, swords hung from their sides and spears gripped in their hands.

They didn't even see me; their attention was focused on looking around my house.

"Damn, never thought I meet a half-blood that's loaded. This place is huge," one exclaimed.

"Keep your hands where I can see them," Tessa warned. "You aren't here to ogle, you're here to do your job and escort us back to camp."

The mood changed quickly, almost like there was a fight about to break out between them.

"Now's not the time to be fighting. Just get in the van and we'll be out in a second," Matt said.

Reluctantly they left and the others hanged back for a moment, like they were waiting on me. Dad came up to me and looked just as uneasy as I was.

"This won't be forever Justin, just until thing calm down. Then we'll celebrate your birthday, all of us and it'll be great," he said.

He was caught off guard by me hugging him, but it'll probably the last time I get to do so and he probably felt the same way as he tightened his hold.

"Make up a story for Bonnie, I don't want to worry about anything," I said and they nodded.

Grabbing my hoodie, the others and I walked out to see two white vans with writing on the side that read: Delphi Strawberry Service.

Never heard of that before but it more than likely wasn't real. We piled in and drove away into the night; from the rear windows I could see my house getting farther and farther by the second until it was completely out of sight.

"It'll be a few hours until we get to camp, you guys should get some rest while you can," the driver said.

That was fine with me; I wasn't exactly in the talking mood right now so sleep sounded good right now. The moment I closed my eyes was when things go a little weird; my usual dream wasn't there and in its place was a different scene altogether.

It was dim area; tubes with various liquids seemed to be streaming to one place. The faint but distinct sound of a heart beating could be heard and I questioned whether or not it was mine. The floor squished every time I walked and there was an odd smell in the air, one that made me feel nauseous.

Following the tubes, I made my way to some opening that stretched out as far a stadium and all the tubes converged into one spot that palpitated. Standing the center of the open space was a tall figure wearing a cloak; from the hood I could make out horns and gripped in their hand was a bow that seemed to have been made from the bone of a large animal.

On their back was a bundle of arrows, the quiver that held them had carved images of some sort of monster that was cutting open various animals, monsters and people, almost like it was for sport. The unknown figure flinched, all most as if it just realized it was being watched.

When it turned, everything went black and I awoke to the sound of Lilly's voice.

"Justin, come one wake up, we're here."

Where 'here' was is still a mystery, but it was on the side of the road next to a path that led up a grassy field.

"We're going to leg it from here, camp is just up the hill," said Matt.

Follow the Demigods and the satyr, we walked up the hill; at the top of it was a pine tree that seemed to have something draped on its lower branches. What was stranger was the giant ivory and gold statue that seemed to radiate energy through the ground.

"That's my mom, Athena. We got this a last month as a gift from the Romans," Tessa said.

That made absolutely no sense what so ever but I didn't say anything and just kept walking. At the top of the hill, my voice was lost when I saw was below. Greek style building lined up like an Omega sign, strawberry fields that were being tended to by kids wearing orange t-shirts.

A body of water that had a Greek trireme with rows of oars moving simultaneously, a sky blue two story house was the only thing that seemed normal in a place straight out of a story book.

"This is Camp Half-Blood, a safe haven for Demigods to train to become heroes. You'll be amongst family here kid, so don't worry about feeling homesick because this place will feel like home soon enough," said one of the kids who drove us here.

"Where exactly are we?" I asked.

"We're in Long Island Sound near New York, mortals don't about this place since the barriers keep us shielded," Lilly said, like it was completely simple.

Going down the hill, we entered the camp and the staring started. Any camper was in the area looked in our direction and some even whispered to each other. We went to the blue house but the escorts stopped me while the others walk inside.

"Wait here a sec, okay?" Tessa said. "We have to have a little talk with the camp director about a few things."

That angry looked was mirrored in Matt's and Bobby's eyes. Whatever was happening right now was none of my business so I just sat on the deck until they were done. Most of the other campers were still looking at me, but only two had the nerve to actually approach me.

A blond girl with stone eyes like Tessa, wearing and orange shirt with blue jeans, a leather necklace with multiple clay beads and a ring hanged around her neck and sword that looked to be made of bone but was sharpened.

The other was a boy with black hair and green eyes, dressed the same as the girl, had the same necklace with fewer beads and had some sort of tattoo on his inner forearm of SPQR, a trident and a single line.

"What's up?" asked the boy so casually.

The girl only rolled her eyes and leaned forward for a handshake. "Don't mind him, he's always like that. My name is Annabeth Chase, daughter of Athena."

"And I'm Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon."

I shook her hand and they proceeded to sit on either side of me. I guess they wanted to talk.

"Justin Stryker, unknown," I said.

Percy chuckled at the last part; somehow I ended up doing so too. I don't know why given my current situation. Hell, I shouldn't be laughing at all.

"Wait, Stryker? Isn't he that really good lawyer that is on those commercials sometimes?" Annabeth asked.

"Yeah that's him, he's my dad."

"Ah, rich kid," Percy commented.

"What the hell is that supposed to mean?" I asked.

Percy flinched at the look I gave him and tried to inch away but couldn't. The only thing that saved him was Annabeth, who managed to calm me down and explain what he meant. I still wanted to punch him but I didn't.

"Hey Justin, can I know how old you are?" she asked.

When telling her she looked surprised, as did Percy.

"You lasted this long without knowing what you really are, gotta say I'm jealous," he said.

"Why?"

"Most half-bloods don't last that long without any training or survival skills. To have someone as old as you just finding out that they're a Demigod is rare," Annabeth explained.

"Hey, I've been wondering. How do you know who your parents, I really need to know."

They started to explain with this lengthy story about how they made the gods promise that when one of their kids comes to camp they have to be claimed as to not overcrowd one of the cabins.

I was beyond excited to hear that; after nearing eighteen years of wondering, I'll finally know who my mother is and I can find some closure about a few things.

"Hey Justin, we got everything settled with Chiron about-" Tessa stopped midsentence when she saw who I was talking to and her eyes narrowed.

"Chase."

"Carter, didn't know you were back, how long are you going to be staying?" Annabeth's tone was less than friendly and by how she knew Tessa's last name was a clear sign that they know one another.

The way the two locked eyes with each was an obvious sign that they didn't like each other, whatever that reason may be is none of my business, though it was probably a bad idea to be near them if they start fighting.

"I can come and go as I see fit baby sister, I don't need an excuse like some little quest or sneaking out when you're not supposed to," Tessa said. "Plus, Justin is a childhood friend of mine; I'm here for his sake so that he won't feel alone while being at camp."

She made sound more she was my keeper of something, and that was embarrassing. Tessa grabbed onto my arm and led me away from the two; from there we took the standard Camp Half-Blood tour.

We looked at the cabins, which were unique to each major or minor Olympian god. The forest that housed the Nature Spirits like dryads and in the Sound the naiads. The stables that housed the Pegasi, yes more than one.

The sword fighting arena, the forge, the dining pavilion and was even given a full lecture about everything that was shown.

"So, feel like you've got everything down?"

"More like when Bobby spiked the Cool Aid without telling me and ended up having a hangover at that Block Party he threw last year," I said, rubbing temples.

She remembered that and grimaced at that time, she also drank it and was told that she had said some colorful things that would make the Devil cover his ears. Matt recorded the whole thing and she issued Marshal Law if he didn't delete it. He sent me a copy before doing it.

I leaned against one of the columns at the dining pavilion at took another look around the camp; to think that this was going to be my life from now on.

"You get used it after a little while. This becomes second nature and you start to see this as normal, some better than others."

Speak for yourself. Though I will admit that it was pretty amazing; having a parent that was a god must've had its perks. Tess said that some Demigods inherit special gifts from their parent that gives them the one up on others and a better chance at survival.

All in due time I guess. Aside from all that's happened since yesterday, I was still looking on the bright side, even if there was only one good thing coming out of it. The sudden sound my stomach growling made me realize that I hadn't even eaten in a while

Tess laughed and we headed back to the building they call The Big House and she led me through until we reached what looked like a staff room kitchen, all that was in was a sink, fridge and a microwave that looked as if something exploded from inside.

"These twins, Travis and Connor Stoll, they're sons of Hermes and they like to pull prank. One of them happens to be blowing up marshmallow Peeps in that microwave. Oh, that remains me, keep your wallet with you at all times," she warned while going through the place.

She started making PB and J sandwiches while sat on the counter and watched her. Even though this was the only thing she could actually make in terms of food, I was eager.

"Who in Hades is in the kitchen?"

The door opened to reveal a man in Leopard print Hawaiian shirt, a pair of red shorts, a messy brown hair purple eyes and a pudgy nose that was red. He reminded me a lot of a drunken mall Santa who forgot to wear his costume and showed to work hammered.

Wow, that was oddly specific even for me to say.

"Lord Dionysus, good to see you again. I see you're recovering nicely since the war ended last month," Tess said, whatever that meant.

"Tessa, you are one of the only few half-bloods I like having around, stop going on these long assignments all the damn time. We still have to settle our pinochle game, it's been on hold for too long and we need to settle it," slurred the wine god.

It wasn't really that hard to believe that this was Bobby's dad, he sort of reminded me of him in a way.

Tessa laugh lightly at his antics. "We'll get to it soon, just not today. After the campfire ceremony," she said.

Dionysus looked at me, like he just realized I was there.

"Who's this guy?"

"Names Justin, I'm new here. Good to meet you," I said.

Silence filled the room as the drunk stared me down like a deer in the headlights. For a moment I thought I had said something wrong but he didn't say anything to be, only ask Tessa for one of her sandwiches and left us alone.

"That was a weird, even for him. Never seen him act so nervous before," she commented.

I paid it no mind and just ate while looking forward to tonight's campfire.

Time Skip: A few hours later, camp sing along

The songs were…interesting. Something about connecting armor pieces and finding grandma's battle ax. Now that was funny, even though I got the feeling it was based on true events. The others campers we having fun; sitting with friends while eating s'mores.

The fire that was enchanted grew brighter and brighter as their emotions seemed to be its only source of fuel. I on the other hand just kept my distance; I still felt so distant from them and from those who I called friends.

Plus that dream I had earlier today was starting to get to me. That place with sound of a beating heart, that being who was probably a hunter of some sort. What did it mean?

"J-Justin." Turing around I was met with a bashful Lilly.

She changed her clothes from what they were previous; wearing a green t-shirt with a recycling symbol on the front, a pair of jeans that were rolled up and showed her hooves and a set of pan pipes hanging from her side.

Clutched in her hands was a gold goblet with some gold liquid inside, one that she held out for me and eyes full of tears.

"Please don't hate me anymore Justin, I know lying to you for all these years was wrong but I want us to be together again. So please accept this as my apology," she blurted out, making others look on.

My face heated up, mostly since they were probably getting the wrong idea here. She was making it sounds like were a couple that broke wanted get back together. I just took the cup and downed the gold liquid that tasted suspiciously like Mountain Dew.

There were a few guys looking at me envy as I grabbed her hand and led her away from any who might overhear us.

"Are still mad at us for everything?" she asked.

"*sign* no I'm not, I'm gradually settling in with all this but not by much," I explained.

She didn't seem to understand it and still thought I was mad, so I got closer against my chest. Flinching from the sudden contact, she gradually relaxed and leaned against me.

"Are we interrupting something?"

Both of us jumped from the voice and looked to see Percy and Annabeth, both of whom had a smirk on their faces.

"T-This isn't what it looks like, I swear. We were just talking," I said.

"I know, I always give Annabeth a big ol' hug while talking with her. I find that it help focus on the topic," Percy joked.

"Whatever smartass, do you need something?" I asked.

"It's time," Annabeth said.

We headed back to the fire pit where I was told to stand next to Dionysus or Mr. D as he is usually called. The god still looked uneasy around me I caught him inching away a bit.

"Tonight aside from the usual, we have something a little different we're going to do. This kid here is a new half-blood. As the rule goes us gods are supposed to claim our kids by age 13, but instead of a normal claiming, we have a guest who's going to do in person," he said.

The camper mutter amongst themselves, like this was something out of the ordinary for them but what was even stranger was Mr. D looking at me with uncertainly, but also almost like he pitied me.

"Good luck kid, you're going to need it."

The hell was that about? My thoughts were interrupted by the camp fire suddenly burst ten feet high and were solid white; the heat was pretty intense that my skin started to tighten and sweat rolled down my face.

From the flames sept out a woman who was more beautiful that words could describe. Donning a white dress with a gold silk shawl on her right shoulder, black hair done in a Greek style, brown eyes that held such pride it didn't look like any would question her.

The way she walked was with authority, like she knew that she was powerful and could show if off just because.

"Hello Hera, right on time," Mr. D said somewhat monotone.

Wait, Hera, as in queen of the gods Hera? When she looked at me I froze, her eyes looked so sad but at the same time so exhilarated, it was confusing but even more so when she approached and embraced me, making everyone gasp in shock.

"My sweet Justin, I've missed you so much. You've grown into such a handsome young man for that cute baby I held in my arms so many years ago," she said, tears threatening to break free at any moment.

When she let go, a golden light started to shine from somewhere; my friends and the others were looking up and following their gaze I what it was that fixated them, a peacock with a lotus flower in its beak.

"No way, that can't be real. Please Athena, don't let that be real," Tessa said.

"Dad is she telling the truth; is she really his mother?" Bobby asked Mr. D.

"Guess the Sibylline Books weren't lying when they spoke of this, shit it isn't right," Matt said.

Why was I starting to get a bad feeling in the pit of my stomach? Before I could even ask what was going on, everyone kneeled down with their heads low. Some seemed to be trembling while doing so and my friends looked to be crying.

"The bloodline is determined. Hera—Goddess of marriage and family, patron of women. Hail Justin Stryker, son of the Queen of Olympus." Mr. D said.

'What did I just get myself into?'

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