Eidolon
Nerissa has spent her whole life waiting, and now, the wait is over. But will she recognize the dangers behind it? The tale of one young lady's downward spiral.
Disclaimer: I don't own Percy Jackson and the Olympians, it belongs to Rick Riordan. I also don't own any of the chapter heading quotes. Those belong to their noted authors.
Author's Notes: Oh boy oh boy. I'm hoping that this is enough of a departure from the "new half-blood meets Percy and Annabeth" story for you all. By the way, did you all enjoy or are you all enjoying Battle of the Labyrinth? I bought my copy late the day it came out and I finished reading it the next day. I loved it! Also, thanks for all your reviews on Gravity, it really makes my day! 3
Please review with constructive criticism! :3
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Prelude
A single ray of pale morning sunlight arced through the window, to shaft across the face of a sleeping figure. She stirred slightly at a tapping noise, then, upon seeing her cat meowing plaintively while pawing the window, smiled and sat up.
"Thetis, come here," the girl called softly, motioning to the sleek white cat. She curled up in her owner's lap to lick her paw.
Gazing out the window, Nerissa brushed aside a strand of her long black hair. Today...oh, right. Today I go to camp.
Gently pushing Thetis off her lap, Nerissa headed down the hallway to the bathroom. The house was silent and sleeping. Gazing at her reflection in the mirror, she tried to evaluate herself, but it was impossible.
I'm almost done at camp, aren't I? A shame. I love the camp.
Sighing, Nerissa turned away.
Why won't anybody claim me?
It was the same sort of thing she thought about at the beginning of every summer. Here she was, 18 years old, sharing a house with two of the students that attended the local community college. Nerissa had no idea who her parents were. It made her die a little inside every day to walk past children with their parents, knowing full well that there had been no doubt with them. Just with her. Just her.