A/N: Everything in Italics is the thoughts of the character the story is currently following

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Chapter 2

The envelope

Kat

Kat slept through the night. When she woke up the next morning it took her a while to remember where she was and what had happened the day before. Part of that was due to her head feeling like it had been hit by one of Hephaestus's hammers, but most of it was because yesterday was to weird to believe. It all seemed like a crazy dream, well except the part about Theo…

"Oh my gods! Theo!" Kat shouted. Next thing she knew she had jumped to her feet. Her body tried to protest but there was no time for that. There were beds lined up on either side of the long room and in the one directly across from her laid her little brother. Her shoulders fell as she became more relaxed and started to walk towards the bed.

"You really shouldn't be up yet," said a voice from behind her. In her panic Kat hadn't noticed Annabeth approach from one of the adjoining rooms. She turned around and Annabeth gave her a small smile, "I just came to see how you we're doing. You scared us last night."

"Definitely wasn't one of my most graceful entrances," Kat replied almost joking. "How is he?" her eyes were now fixed on Theo.

"He just needs a few days. We're good at this kind of thing here. He'll be ok." Kat noted the attempt at comfort in Annabeth's tone.

"I know he will, somehow he always is," she gave her brother's hand a squeeze. They said this could happen. Three days of sleep for him while I get all the leg work done. She almost smiled to herself remembering joking with him about this very subject. He told her not to worry, to make sure that they were both welcome by the time he woke up. She had laughed at it then, making new friends is not always her best still. But she would do it for him and everyone back home she thought, touching the locket that was hidden under her shirt. Gods help us cuz the worlds fate rests on my ability to fit in…

"You two must have been through a lot."

"You have no idea."

Kat didn't want to say anything more on the subject, at least not yet. The people here weren't ready for the truth and Kat wasn't in the mood to lie. When Kat remained silent Annabeth stuck out her hand, "I'm Annabeth by the way. I guess I kind of forgot to mention that."

Kat took it, "Kataigida, but most people just call me Kat." Kat watched Annabeth's face as she worked through her name, her grey eyes focusing out the window next to them.

"Storm, right? Your name means storm in Greek."

Kat nodded, "Our parents picked a couple weird ones," she said as she gestured to Theo, "At least most people can pronounce his."

Annabeth laughed, "I have a feeling you are going to fit in around here. Most of us aren't exactly ordinary."

'I hope so because we really need this to work' Kat thought to herself

"What do you say we go get breakfast and them maybe I can give you a tour?" Annabeth asked, pulling Kat out of her own head.

"Sounds great. I'm starving! Let me just grab something" Annabeth walked

With that they both began the walk towards the dinning pavilion. For the most part breakfast went the way it would have on any other day, with the exception of who she was eating with and the fact that Annabeth mentioned a meeting with Chiron later that afternoon. It is not like she didn't see that coming, but she would be lying if she said part of her hadn't hoped they would put it off for a couple of days. Talking to Chiron would be the start of her plan, his plan? Honestly so many people were involved in this plan at so many different points it time she was not really sure where it started anymore. Oh right a stupid doom prophecy she thought how could I forget that one.

Annabeth

After lunch Annabeth showed Kat the paint parts of camp, the lake, the coliseum, and the cabins, finally ending at the big house. She seemed excited about everything and while they were walking around the different cabins Annabeth couldn't help wondering what cabin Kat and her brother might belong to. Her blonde hair almost matched Annabeth's own. She would have even guessed she was a child of Athena, that is if it wasn't for the eyes. Those green eyes were definitely not an Athena trait.

When they reached the big house Chiron was already waiting for them on the front porch. He smiled at them and Annabeth waived back, then she turned to Kat waiting to see her reaction to Chiron's appearance. Annabeth always liked watching the new kids reactions' to Chiron's true form. Usually it was surprise or shock, but with others it's curiosity or wonder. Those were Annabeth's favorite. Kat didn't seem to fall into either of those categories though, in fact she looked more nervous than anything else, the kind of nerves that people get when they were about to meet someone they respect.

"Welcome to Camp Half-Blood!" the man in front of them said, "please come in." Walking up the steps the two girls followed him through the door and into the living room.

"No ping pong table this time?" Annabeth asked jokingly.

Chiron laughed replying, "No since it will just be the three of us I thought the couch would be more comfortable, or at least it will be for you two. I, ah, prefer to stand". Turning his attention to the newer of the blonde's he said, "you must be Kataigida, lovely name."

"Thanks, but most people just call me Kat."

"Well Kat," he said, "you must have had quite a journey getting to us. Do you think you could tall us a little bit about it? Usually these things help us shed some light on your godly parent."

Earlier in the day, when they had been walking around the cabins, Annabeth had explained the whole demigod concept to Kat. She was pretty ready to accept the idea; most kids were because after everything they'd seen it is the only explanation that fit. Monsters like to talk and their favorite phrases usually involved the word demigod or half-blood.

"Actually there is something I am supposed to give you," Kat said while reaching in to the pocket of her shorts. Annabeth saw a small envelope that was folded in half. It had Chiron's name on the outside. "I think this should explain everything," Kat handed over the envelope to Chiron. Annabeth watched as he read the letter it contained.

When he had finished he looked up and turned towards her, "Annabeth, would you mind giving us a few minutes alone? There are some things Kataigida and I must discuss in confidence."

**30 minutes later in the yard in front of the Big House**

Annabeth was sitting in the grass waiting when Percy jogged up to her. He looked like he had been sparing and was still carrying his helmet in one hand.

"Hey," he said grinning, "wanna go grab lunch, fuel up before you loose in the big game tonight?"

Annabeth laughed. She had almost forgotten about capture the flag tonight. She and Percy were each leading one side and there was no way she was going to let him win. "No way! You are going down Seaweed Brain," she said lightly punching him in the shoulder. The Athena cabin had made alliances with the Apollo and Ares cabins and she had been working on their battle plan for a week.

"We'll see," he said closing the space between them. He was standing over her looking down with his sea green eyes, a smug smile tugging at his lips. No matter how many times she saw them Annabeth couldn't keep herself from staring at them, this is until her eyes fell to his lips. He had just started leaning in when she jumped back.

"Oh no you don't!" Annabeth scolded, "You are not distracting me this time." Her boyfriend tried to put on an innocent face but he laughed instead. He put out an arm to pull her close but she dogged it. This time she was the one laughing. "Come on hero," she teased, "is that the best you've got?"

Accepting the challenge he started after her. The next thing they knew the two teens were running across the lawn like they were kids again. Somehow Annabeth managed to stay just a few feet a head of him, but Percy had a plan. He chased Annabeth around a tree leaving him on one side and her on the other. Annabeth started to step backwards when Percy lunged. Before Annabeth could react Percy had her around the waist and they were tumbling to the grass.

"Got ya," Percy mused while still on top of her. Both of them had been so involved in their own game that they didn't notice the two walking towards them from the big house.

"Ehem," Chiron cleared his throat to get their attention. The two demigods jumped to their feet, a blush already starting to spread over Annabeth's face. "Well Kat I will leave you here. I trust Percy and Annabeth will help you with everything you need." Turning to Annabeth he said, "Kataigida and Theo will be staying in the Hermes cabin, once Theo has improved. Oh and see that Kat is ready for the game tonight. I am sure she will be a helpful addition," with that he turned away from them and walked back into the house.

Annabeth watched him trot away until she heard Kat ask, "So, what game?"

Percy's face lit up, "Capture the flag!"

"I love capture the flag!" Kat said her expression now matching Percy's, "I mean it sounds like fun…" her voice trailed off as if she didn't know where she was going with the sentence.

'She watched Percy explain the game to Kat, who looked almost as excited as he did. Annabeth laughed a little to herself. 'This is going to be an interesting night,' Annabeth thought, 'she has not idea what's coming.'

A/N: Stay tuned for capture the flag! Thanks for reading!