I was running, running as fast as I could. Whatever that was behind me wasn't something I'd like to meet. With cold, beady black eyes, and fangs as sharp as knives, the...thing... followed me. It was catching up. It had sturdy legs- 6 of them. Too many eyes for me to count on a head too small for it's body.
Was it just me, or was this thing like a giant spider? It was. That meant it could climb and run. Basically no escape.. unless. The idea hit me when i heard the sound of rushing water. A river? Most spiders couldn't 'swim'. If i could get across it I might loose the spider-thing. I kept running, hoping to run into a river or something, but instead i come to find a puny little creek. 'Shit.' I thought, jumping over it and continuing.
If I was lucky- which hadn't been so, lately- I could maybe find somewhere to loose it. I could see the trees slowly starting to clear. Was I coming to a city? No. A small road barely big enough for two cars. I disregarded the fact and started running down it. Hey, every road leads somewhere. I ran, daring to look back, it was gaining on me. as soon as i found the road it ended; I was at the base of a hill, surrounded by woods. A beautiful pine stood strong at the top. up the hill I went. It was still following. I didn't know what would greet me on the other side of the hill, but I did not expect a camp. And that's what I got. Without a second thought and stumbled down the hill. Someone would be there, i knew it. I was stopped halfway down the hill by someone grabbing my arm. "Who're you?" The boy growled. I looked at him with eyes round in fear. "I-I'm Ava." I was stuttering. I never stuttered. As i looked over the shoulder, the arachnid had vanished. "Uh.. Uh, Mr.? Did you see a big giant spider thing?" He would probably think I'm crazy, but then again, who didn't? He glanced back then sighed. "Yes, I did. You're lucky you got away." He looked be right in the eyes. "Come with me." I had no choice but to follow as the boy dragged me the rest of the way down the hill towards what I guessed would be something like the counselor's cabin. "This," The boy stated calmly, "Is the big house." He opened the door and pulled me inside. "Hey, Chiron!" He shouted. "We have a new girl." I stared in complete shock as a man with a horses body came into the room. "Ah, Thank you Joshua. You may go back to you post now." The man-horse chiron said as the boy-Joshua- walked out. "Sorry about him," He paused for my name. "Ava..." I responded carefully. "Yes, Ava. He's rather paranoid about new arrivals here at camp Half-Blood. How did you find us?" He asked, intrigued. "I, uh.. Was running... From this spider thing, and I just.. found you.. Also, what's Camp Half-Blood?" I wondered aloud. Chiron smiled. "Camp Half-Blood is a place where half man, half good-demigod- children can live in peace without threat.. except for the Ares kids. Always looking for trouble." I stood. Everything that'd happened today added up now. My dad randomly appearing at my 13th birthday party... them going to talk, the giant spider chasing me, and now here. "My dad.. said something about me learning who I was sooner or later to my mom." I mumbled, deep in thought. Chiron's smile turned upside down. "Your father? You knew him?" I shook my head. "He just randomly showed up today- it's my birthday. And him and my mom were arguing..." Chiron watched me eyes wide. "Ava, Stop talking I know your parent." I frowned and followed his gaze above my head. There it was. the shimmering symbol of Zeus, Chief of the gods.