''I do not know what's wrong with saving a ladybug.'' I mumbled.

''She's thirteen!''

''Age doesn't matter! She is not going!''

"Oh, yes she is! When a demigod child turns thirteen, He or she could put the people around him or her in danger, the humans. The humans are defenseless against the monsters that rise in my world. They would perceive the monsters as something only they could understand but the damage would be so much worse."

"She is still not going."

''Yes, she is, you may have carried her around for nine months but she is still partially me child.''

''Over my dead body!'' my mother screamed.

I jumped. My mom never ever screams. She barely raises her voice. They have been arguing for what seemed like hours, in my room. All of the sudden I was glad my 'father' had left us; he clearly was not the person I had thought, no, hoped he was. Lucky for me I'm more like my mother. I wouldn't want to be such a - a - a mean person!

But, I also felt happy, sort of. My father came back for me, isn't that a good thing? Maybe he wants to make up with my mom and be a part of my life. Then again, they are arguing about me going somewhere, maybe he's trying to get rid of me! That's not something a father should want to do when he comes back.

It was when my mom was about to slap him I jumped of the bed. ''Hey! Hey! Don't argue, can't we just talk abou- t th-is'' I shuddered under their glares.

''There will be no talking about it, the decision has already been made.'' she turned to Ares ''She is not going anywhere.''

Ares shook his head. ''You are still the same, how is that our daughter is, is - is like this?''

I looked at him. ''Like what?''

''Perfect, You are perfect honey, please don't worry.'' my mom said sternly.

Ares snorted. ''Perfect! Tell me kid, when is the last time you got into a fight?''

I thought for a moment. ''I never really fought actually.''

His smug smile disappeared quickly. ''You're kidding right?''

I shook my head.

''What! Never been in a fight! Are you even my daughter! What- You- you!'' he shouted ''You are going to camp right now!''

My mother had become deadly pale.

I looked her. "Camp? What sort of camp? What do you mean by 'camp'?"

Before she could answer Ares grabbed my upper arm and dragged me down the stairs. His grip didn't loosen one bit as he ripped the front door open and pulled me outside. I had been in shock the whole time, was he kidnapping me? He threw me in what I suppose was his car and locked the door.

I stared after him as he stormed back inside the house.

He came back with a huge suitcase and threw it in the trunk with extreme force. He sat next to me and started the car.

I looked at him in disbelief.

''Don't look at me like that. When you're done with camp, you're going to thank me.'' He growled.

''But-but-but… What?''

Ares sighed in annoyance. ''You are staying here,''

''You can't just leave me here, that is completely irresponsible.'' I said.

Chiron, who I had just met, spoke up for me. ''Lord Ares, the child is right, you can't force her into this, it will only cause accidents.''

''I am her father and I say that she stays here!'' Ares boomed.

I cringed at his loudness. ''And don't you dare die in this camp.'' he hissed before stomping out the door.

The man, Chiron, Laid a hand on my shoulder. ''Do not worry Jesse, people rarely die in this camp,''

''Rarely?'' I swallowed loudly.

''Come, I will show you your cabin,'' he walked out in front of me.

I followed slowly.

Chiron stopped all of the sudden and I almost bumped into his 'behind'.

I jumped back, my face must have been a bright red. ''Sorry!''

He led out a laugh. ''It's alright Jesse. This is the cabin you'll be staying in; The Ares cabin.''

The Ares cabin, It had mean and barbaric written all over it. ''There's a... Why is there a...?''

''Ah... The swine head, it's there because-'' Chiron couldn't explain any further.

''Is this the new girl?'' A big mean looking boy stomped towards me. ''She looks a little... Different,''

''Yes, this is Jesse. Can you show her the cabin? I still have to discuss some things with Mr. D,''

On the outside I thanked Chiron calmly for leading me around. On the inside I was screaming at him not to leave me! Please stay; if I go in there I won't be coming out..., alive.

The boy, who was my half-brother looked me up and down. ''Come on. I'll show you our palace.''

No don't go inside! There will probably be more dead animals, don't say- ''Okay then.''

''Maybe she's a daughter of Demeter? Hey! Jesse, Do you like plants and nature and everything?''

I nodded a little. ''Yeah,''

''But father brought her in himself.''

They all straitened and looked at me. I smiled tentatively. It seems I am not like any of my half-brothers and sisters. I expected that... Now that it's a lie; I thought there would be at least one person I could relate to. I was wrong.

A girl sighed. ''Guess' you really are our sister huh?''

''I guess." I said.

She nodded ''I'm Clarisse and those idiots over there are Alex, Kathy, Kyle, Darren, Gina, Jeffrey, Collin and Ryan.''

I think Kathy stood up first. ''So how old are you, Ten? Eight? You're very short,''

''I'm thirteen,'' I blushed a little.

Kathy nodded. ''So you're just short. I'm eleven and I already am a head bigger than you.''

Oh that's nice. But she didn't mean it rudely, I think, I hope. Something sounded from the outside. I jumped, almost falling of the bed. This was going to be a long time. And when can I go back home? I want to go back to my mom, in my own safe house, in my own safe room.

''Capture the flag is about to start!'' Everyone ran out, except Clarisse.

''Because you're our sister, we won't give you the traditional welcome. And you'd better not play today, it could end badly,'' She ran out, only to come back again. ''Oh, and stay away from the Athena cabin, we don't really get along and they wouldn't ask questions first when they see you hanging around there,'' Then she took off, for good this time.

So there I sat. Alone is a cabin, in a summer-camp while it wasn't ever summer yet. I read some pages of my book, I made the bed, I even cleaned a little. But when my eyes wouldn't stop watching the door I decided I could go around the camp. Explore... This, magical camp. Yeah, I'm just very curious.

I looked everywhere but where I was going. Ever been in a magical camp? No? I recommend it. It's very cool.

And over there what is that? ''Wow!'' something knocked my legs out from under me and threw me over it's shoulder.

I cleared my throat. ''Excuse me? I think you have the wrong person or something; I would appreciate it if you would let me down? Please?''

''Shhhhhh,'' The person hissed.

I closed my mouth and then opened it again. ''Bu-''

''Shhhhhh.''

A girl came running up to us. I saw her upside down, it looked very funny. ''What is this? You captured her Kevin?''

''He did. And I am not the person he should be capturing,'' I said.

She ignored me. ''Why isn't she wearing any armor?''

''Becau-'' I started.

''I thought I told you to stay quiet, can't you take a hint?'' The person said.

The girl smiled at me. ''You must be the new girl. Kev you really did capture the wrong person and look, you cut her cheek,''

''I did not,'' 'Kevin' protested.

''Well it's bleeding, take her away until it's over, you've done enough for today,'' She walked away.

Kevin sighed and started walking the other way. We stopped at another cabin and walked in. Kevin threw me on a bed and walked to the corner of the room. I sat up and looked anxiously at the door, what if I ran? Would he be able to get me? Yes, probably.

Kevin took of the armor and walked towards me with a white tissue. He wiped it across my cheek. ''It's not enough to give you ambrosia, so I'll just clean it a little,''

I nodded. I looked at the big bookcase in front of me, a lot of books, why didn't we have that in our cabin?

Kevin followed my gaze. ''You like to read?''

I nodded. ''It takes some extra time though, I'm dyslectic.''

He chuckled. ''I am too''.

He stood up and walked over to the bookcase. He picked out a thick book and walked back to me. He sat down. ''This is an awesome book; you can borrow it if you want. I already read it four times.''

I took the book a little hesitantly. ''Sure, where are we?'' I asked bluntly.

"We're In the Athena cabin."

''Oh, Is Athena your mother?'' I cursed myself at the stupid question; of course she is, why else would we be here?

''Yeah. So you're new, what's your name again?''

I flushed. ''Jesse.''

''Oh, like in Jessica?''

I shook my head.

"Is it Just Jesse?'' He asked. ''Cool.''

Kevin sat up all of the sudden. ''How old are you? I am guessing ten or something but your face seems older somehow, no offence.''.

I smiled a little. ''I'm thirteen, I'm just short. How old are you?''

He smiled mysteriously. ''Guess.''

I thought about it for a moment. '' Are you… Fifteen?''

''Almost, I'm fourteen.'' He smiled.

That same sound sounded in the distance. Kevin jumped up. ''The game is over, come on,''.

I walked outside.

''Do I have to bring you back to your cabin?'' He asked.

I shook my head. ''No, it's fine.''

He walked away. ''Okay! See you around!''

''Yeah,'' I waved a little.

Walking back to my cabin, I thought about the Athena cabin. Hadn't my half-siblings said something about it? But what was it?