Disclaimer: A lot of the characters are OC, still Rick Riordan's world.

Author's Notes: I still don't know where this story is going. I am taking into consideration any comment. Yes, Nik. Aida must appear in the story. I'm thinking in the how... I will say that Calypso's other great love is not Percy, but someone gave the idea in a comment.

New Camper

I was walking back to cabin 6 when I saw my favorite cousin walking to me. I definitely have missed him his annoying sassy 'I know better because I'm 17' smile, brown hair and eyes. We hugged and high-fived each other.

"Hey, TJ" said Taylor, son of Demeter.

"What's up? You are back finally. I was getting bored. The Aphrodite's campers are really annoying lately, especially Lorraine. Michelle is coming today" I said with a wink.

"Double date?"

"You read my mind. You could pass for an Athena kid"

"Yeah, right" snorted Taylor.

"Aunt Piper and Uncle Daniel?" I asked.

Taylor looked at me and said rolling his eyes "Great. Mom is pregnant"

"Again?" I said surprised almost rolling my eyes too. This was going to be 5th Taylor's brother or sister.

"Well, another to the bunch. I think my mom really wants to complete a soccer team now" said Taylor.

"Yeah, the basketball team was too small for her" I said and we walked around the camp "When your brothers are coming to Camp?"

"Uncle Grover says that their smells are too weak. They can pass by mortals. So probably never. We have to wait when they get older" said Taylor and I could tell he was happy by the idea. Being a demigod is not exactly a good thing. It's fun most of the time but there is always a lot of danger too. Taylor has already lost his left little finger against a monster two springs ago and not to mention the large amount of scars on his body, as well as me.

"Maybe it's better. Can you imagine Emma and Lauren messing up our style?" I joked.

"Totally" said Taylor with a large grin.

"Yeah, they will be on us like little chickens"

"Hey, my sisters are not like that… most of the time"

"Come on, they are annoying as middle schoolers can be" I said and I started to mimic them walking behind us "Taylor, TJ, what's that? Why do we have to wear this? Do you like that girl?... Annoying!" Taylor looked at me nodding and we started to laugh.

"Come on. Let's go to the arena. I haven't kicked your smart ass" said Taylor pulling me.

As we were walking to the arena, we passed by the infirmary just in time to see a girl coming out. I could tell by her whole posture and wild eyes. She was scared.

"A new camper" I said pointing to the girl.

"She kind of looks like you" said Taylor looking at her then at me.

"Yeah right" I snorted but he was right on the hair. We had the same hair color. Her long hair looked it was swept to the side like after walking in the beach.

"Both seem to be equally annoying" said Taylor and I wanted to say something back but she looked at us and waved weakly. Taylor and I looked at each other and approached to the girl.

"Hi, welcome to Camp" I said and shook her hand. Taylor did the same.

"Who are you? What is this place?" said the girl.

"She is really brand new. I could give you the tour and explain every doubt you have" said Taylor like he was tourist guide.

"That could be great. Thanks" said the girl weakly trying to hide her fear.

"Who brought you here?" I asked. I don't remember Grover or any other satyr going on scout mission lately.

"I don't know. I was going home. It was raining and I just passed out. I think. I just woke up" said the girl and then I realized that I didn't know her name.

"I'm Theodore, but everybody calls me TJ and he is my cousin Taylor"

"But everybody called me on dates" he said with a flirty smile. I wanted to laugh. He was hitting on a girl as young as his sister Lauren, probably 11 years old.

"Lana. Lana Blevins" said the girl trying not to stammer or blush, but she did.

Chiron saw us and came to us galloping fast. Poor Lana looked frightened of Chiron "What is that?"

I crossed my arms as I looked at Chiron coming to us "Chiron, our camp director"

"Is that for real? A horse-man?" said Lana ready to run as far as possible away from us.

"Centaur actually. Welcome, I'm Chiron" said the centaur and shook her hand.

"Lana Blevins" she said weakly.

"I can see you are well. I will call Jeffrey. He will explain you everything" said Chiron.

"We can" said Taylor and I.

"You?" said Chiron intrigued and amused like we couldn't be trusted at all. Ok, I accept it. Taylor and I have done things we are not exactly proud of, but we can be trusted.

"Chiron, I think TJ and I are perfectly capable to explain to Lana the situation" said Taylor using his best charming smile. He looked so funny. His mom or any other girl could easily pull off something like that, but not him.

Chiron threw us a scolding look and both us just grinned. His eyes studied us then he said "Why not? There is no way both of you could… make things worse"

"Hey!" Taylor and I yelled at the same time annoyed at Chiron. I could feel the tip of my ears burning in embarrassment. That thing with Juniper's sisters was an accident. We never meant to set half the forest in fire.

"Thanks, Chiron" said Lana with such a bright smile that it erased all angriness in me. I could feel my cheek slightly hot.

"Anytime, Lana. Just be careful" said Chiron looking at us for just a second before smiling pleasantly to Lana. She nodded and Chiron left us three alone.

"Before you ask, we are not that bad. Chiron exaggerates" said Taylor. I nodded dumbly.

"I believe you" said Lana without any hesitation like she trusted us completely "Ok, so explain"

"I will let you do the honors" I said to Taylor.

"Great… well, we are in a camp" said Taylor.

"I can tell by your t-shirts and the cabins" said Lana looking around. Her eyes startled me. They remained me so much of Mer when she annoyed.

"It's not a normal camp. It's for special kids and you are special" said Taylor carefully.

"Ok. I know my dyslexia is an issue, but I'm not that special. There are plenty of kids like me" said Lana crossing her arms.

"There are not many like us. Let me take it from here, Taylor. You are kind of making things worse" I said. Taylor raised his hand and took a step back. "Look, Lana. Have you noticed that strange things happening around you?"

"Yes. I sometimes see strange things in the subway and then they disappeared before I can look carefully" said Lana "Is that something to do with camp?"

"Everything" I said "Let's take the tour"

The three of us walked in direction to cabin 1. If someone would convince Lana, that's Ewan. I hoped for him be there already.

"This is cabin 1. As you can see all cabins are different" I said looking around.

"Like thematic hotels. Do I have to stay in the Barbie cabin?" said Lana pointing to Aphrodite's cabin.

"Hopefully not. With whom do you live? Your mom or dad?" said Taylor.

"My mom. Why?" said Lana.

"Well, that narrows things down a little" I said "You must definitely meet Ewan. He also lives with his mom"

Right at queue, Ewan came out. He is 13 years old with California sun-tanned skin, black hair and startling electrifying blue eyes.

"Hey, TJ, Taylor. What's up?" said Ewan high-fiving us then he looked at Lana "New Camper?"

"Yes. Could you help us to explain things? She lives with her mom" said Taylor.

"Sure. Is she open-minded? I don't want what happened to Faust to repeat" said Ewan.

"I am" said Lana annoyed.

"Okay" said Ewan "As the boys said I also live with my mom most of the year. I have never met my dad. I guess you too" Lana nodded "Our dads are like that. They only show up when it's really important and you will learn to appreciate their lack of attention"

"Why?" said Lana confused. Ewan was complicating things.

"Well, I'll show you what you mean. Back off a little" said Ewan and I grabbed Lana by the shoulders pulling her back. Then Ewan summoned a lighting to fall to the closest and tallest tree. The poor tree exploded. Juniper wouldn't be happy with us for that.

"How the hell did you do that?" said Lana with eyes wide open.

"I'm a demigod. Just like you. My mom is a normal human being or mortal and my dad, well, he is the king of Gods, Zeus. I live in cabin 1 which as you can see it's really royal" said Ewan.

"Wow" said Lana after such simple explanation. Then she looked at us still unbelieving us "So, you are saying my dad is a God, like Jesus, Buda, Ala, and so on"

"Not exactly, Jesus was a son of Poseidon, Buda, son of Apollo and Ala… son of Zeus, right?" said Ewan. Taylor and I nodded. "We are sons and daughters of Greek gods"

"Right, this is a little crazy. Who is your dad, Taylor, TJ?" said LAna

"My mom actually is Demeter, goddess of agriculture, sister of Zeus. So Ewan and I are cousins" said Taylor.

"I'm not exactly a demigod, but a son of one. My kind is called legacies. My mom is a daughter of Athena, Zeus' daughter" I said "Sooo, that's make Ewan and Taylor my uncles. But we don't pay attention to the Godly relationships"

"Why not?" said Lana

"Too complicated. Let's say we are all family and that's it" said Ewan.

"I still don't believe completely. Who is my dad then?" said Lana. Ewan, Taylor and I looked at each other.

"We don't know. You could be my sister, a daughter of Zeus. If you are, I promise to go easy on you" said Ewan.

"Or Hades, Poseidon, Apollo, Hermes, Ares, Hephaestus, Dionysius and Hypnos" I said counting with my fingers. I sometimes lost tracks of all the male Gods.

"Oh" said Lana and she stayed quiet for a moment. Taylor and I looked at each other. This was the moment of truth when a demigod embraced us or called us crazy and ran away.

"It's not that bad. We can visits our Roman cousins in California too whenever we want" said Ewan and Lana nodded.

"How will I know who is my father?" asked Lana.

"Well, most of the demigods once they get here are claimed by their Godly parents. A symbol appears over their head and everybody knows" said Taylor.

"When is my dad going to claim me?" asked Lana "Is he coming personally or just the symbol?"

"Maybe today or tomorrow and it's just the symbol. It's really rare when they come personally" said Ewan and I saw the deception in Lana's eyes. She hoped to see her dad.

"Oh" she said "Can I see the rest of the cabins? Maybe one will ring a bell".

"Sure" I said and took her hand. Ewan followed us and we explained each cabin to Lana. Some of the head counselors were there and they introduced themselves to Lana.

By the end of the 20th cabin, Lana seemed to really understand or at least believe us. Between the three of us, we explained to Lana the schedules, the activities, the obligations and so on.

Then it was time to eat. I was definitely hungry and I leaded Lana to the Hermes' table where they received unclaimed demigods until they settled into their rightful cabin.

"Your hair is like mine" said Lana just to say something.

"Coincidence… maybe you are my long forgotten cousin twice removed" I said joking, but she stared at me with her sea green sparkling eyes and I felt a possibility. My eyes were stormier, grayer like dark storm clouds reflected in the sea, but I could see the similarity.