The Son of Neptune
Chapter 1: The New Camper
Summary: When one camper is found a week after Jason's appearance, a chain of events is set off for one unclaimed daughter of Neptune. But when you have everything to lose, would you sacrifice yourself for others to live?
"Do you think we will ever find Jason?"
"We have to. Jason's the only one that keeps the camp together."
"But we haven't found him yet."
"And it has to be soon," Hazel sighed, "or the camp will lose Alex too."
Bobby squeezed Hazel's arm lightly. But it didn't help settle her nerves anymore then his. It was growing lighter by the passing minute. Bobby and Hazel passed the rows of trees toward the lake. They just wanted to forget their missing friend for awhile to figure out what they were going to do. But Hazel, or Bobby, couldn't forget what happened the night he disappeared. Hazel ducked under a branch after Bobby.
Being a son of Apollo, Bobby had every bit of talent for producing music like any of his half-brothers or half-sisters. He was tall and muscular from the years he spent at Camp Demi-God. Bobby had shoulder length blonde hair with eyes so blue you would think you were looking into the depths of the ocean. But you could still see the pain in his eyes after the battle six months ago.
Hazel had the skills of creating earthquakes and rising the dead because her father was Pluto, the god of the underworld. Even without the oath of no kids, Pluto only had her because most ladies would prefer the other gods then him. Hazel had razor sharp brown hair with eyes so dark, the color looked black instead of brown.
A breeze passed them as they stopped on their tracks. Hazel pulled out her gold sword. Bobby hooked an arrow into his bow as they went back-to-back. They went to a full circle before Bobby broke the silence.
"It was just a sea breeze."
Hazel's eyes drifted toward the ocean. Then she took off on a sprint toward the shore. Bobby raced after her. Hazel dropped her sword before she dived into the cold ocean. Bobby slammed onto his tracks when he saw the reason why Hazel ran. A sheet of ice was melting into the ocean. But it what was on the sheet of ice that made his blood run cold. Bobby dived into the water and started to swim toward the ice like Hazel.
Hazel pulled the unconscious boy off of the ice. Bobby came over and helped her support the boy's weight. The boy was about fifteen or sixteen years old. He was wearing shorts and an orange t-shirt. He was barefoot when Hazel and Bobby dragged the boy on shore.
"Impossible," Hazel whispered.
"We have to get him to Lupa," Bobby said as soon as the boy started breathing.
Hazel pulled out a necklace hidden under the boy's shirt. Her face palled as she remembered four years ago. Bobby started pulling the boy up before Hazel stood up.
"Tell Lupa that I'm bringing a new camper," Bobby said, "And make sure to get Alex."
Hazel nodded and started to sprint toward the cabins.