My name is Annabeth Chase. I am 12 years old. And I am a demigod. Child of Athena to be precise. I'm sure you've heard of my friend Percy Jackson, the demigod with the worst luck. Well I think it's time I told my story of what's been happening since we met.
It started before he arrived at camp. Chiron had been gone all winter, watching this special demigod. I was one of the few that knew why he was gone and I was left to watch things on his behalf. Now I know, I'm only 12, but I've been at camp long enough to know how to keep control of everyone.
Anyway, it was right after supper one night that Chiron arrived back at the camp. I could tell something was wrong immediately; he snuck in without saying a word to anyone. I ditched the campfire as soon as I could and headed to the big house.
As I walked up the stairs to the porch, I heard two voices talking quietly around back. I stuck my invisibility cap on and snuck to where Chiron and Mr. D were talking.
"He's powerful, but I couldn't do anything about it or I would've alerted him to this life," Chiron was whispering.
"Whatever, I don't care about the brat, unless it's a brat that'll help with the situation at hand," Dionysus said just as quietly.
I frowned. I didn't know what situation they were talking about but it sounded a lot bigger than a demigod in New York.
"Chiron, we have bigger problems than half-bloods running around New York. There will be a war if this theft isn't resolved by the solstice!"
I slipped off the rail I was leaning on. Chiron heard the noise.
"Annabeth," he said sternly. "I thought I made it clear that you were not to spy on us."
I blushed and took off my invisibility cap. "I'm sorry. I came to talk to you and thought it would be better if I didn't interrupt."
Mr. D rolled his eyes. "Well you can deal with this Chiron I'll be going to bed." He got up and went into the house.
Before Chiron could chew me out for eavesdropping I blurted out: "What got stolen? Could the half-blood you were watching have something to do with it? Do you need me to go on a quest?"
Chiron held up a hand to stop me. "I have told you before, you will not being going on a quest until a certain someone arrives. Now please Annabeth, go back to the campfire. You shouldn't be involved in any of this anyway."
"Wait, Chiron, one more question. Where's Grover?" I inquired. Grover was one of my oldest friends and I missed him while he was protecting the secret half-blood all winter.
Chiron opened his mouth but before he could respond a bolt of lightning lit up the valley. We turned and looked up at Thalia's tree. We could see the rain outside the borders but not anything else. We waited and watched the hill looking for any signs of what was happening. Suddenly, two figures appeared by the tree, staggering down the hill towards the big house. I recognized one of them.
"Grover!" Before I could take off running Chiron grabbed me and held me back.
"Wait. See how they are."
We watched them stumble towards us and finally we could see them clearly. Grover was unconscious, being dragged by a boy I've never seen before. The boy had dark hair and green eyes, he was kind of cute in a trouble-maker sort of way. He collapsed on the porch and Chiron and I looked down on him.
"He's the one. He has to be." I said.
"Silence, Annabeth. He's still conscious. Bring him inside." Chiron told me.
Together we dragged him and Grover into the big house infirmary. I brought both boys some nectar and gave them a bit.
"Alright, lets leave them to rest for the night," Chiron quietly told me. He rolled out of the room and I followed him out. "Annabeth, I want you to go to your cabin right now. Don't mention anything to anyone."
I nodded. "Goodnight Chiron." s
