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Ch.3 Mercy Me

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Athena, I know that I've never spoken to you before, but, uh, I really need you. This cyclops is going to eat me. Save me, mother, please.

I never in my life felt so helpless. I was still in the monster's hand while I tried to out-wit it once more. "You see, Mongore, I am best when I have a chance to sit out for a day or two."

"Uh," he pondered. "For taste Mongore eat you tomorrow. Mongore and family no eat you tonight."

"Good…for you, I mean."I looked around frantically. Why didn't anyone pay any attention? I caught sight of the hair stylist. What was he doing here? He looked horrified. I knew then and there that he saw me, and the monstrous thing that was holding me. The stylist ran to me, he was lightning fast, too. I thought I saw a knife in his hands. Great, I thought. There's another creep that wants to kill me. Before I knew it, the monster holding me was nothing more than gold dust that soon evaporated into the air. The stylist hauled me to the counter, bought two tickets, and we caught the leaving flight to New York City.

"I thought there was something about you," he said once we were in a seat.

I was too shocked for words. "How…what…who?" I started.

"My name is Philippe. I am a Searcher and a Trainer. Still somewhat amateur, though. Although, I am the only searcher that is not a satyr, which is pretty cool. But you, my friend can call me 'Pe.'"

"How do you know me? And how did you see me? And how did you save me?" I stuttered out.

"Like I said, I am a Guardian. It is my job to find Half-bloods and take them safely to Camp. You'll be with your sister soon."

"Who were those other guys? And how did you know to follow me? And how did you see me? How did you save me? How do you know my sister? And what happened to your accent?" I had so many questions for him, I was only beginning to understand. The one thing that was clear to me, though, was that Athena, my mom, saved me. She actually cared.

Pe smiled. "Okay, let's start with the first question. Those other guys were part of the army of the Titans, Kronos' army--"

"Kronos? Like the guy that ate his kids? That Kronos?"

"Yeah, he's a creeper. Anyway, I can trace and track Half-bloods, and you are one, so I followed you. I can see through the Mist." He saw the puzzled look on my face when he used the term Mist. "The Mist is an illusion that keeps mortals from seeing who and what is really there. I saved you with a Celestial Bronze dagger, lethal to monsters. Your sister is one of the most famous Half-bloods of this time, and she goes to the Camp that I work for. The accent was just a fun thing to add to my cover. I can see that you have many questions, and this is a long ride, so let me explain.

"You and your sister both have the same mother, Athena. Your dad first was in love with her, and that's how Annabeth came along. He later married the woman you know as your mother and had your older brother. After that, he had an affair with Athena because Athena and your dad really had the hots for each other, resulting in you. Let's call the woman you know as your mother 'Ma' so I don't have to keep calling her the woman that you know as your mother, okay?"

I nodded.

"Well, Ma knew about it and agreed to say that she was your real mother. Both Annabeth and your brother were too young to realize that she didn't have you. Your younger brother was born to the--Ma. She loved you as if you were her own. Neither Annabeth nor any of your other siblings ever knew."

"Wow," I said. It all kind of made sense now.

"Yes, wow. Your family is quite unique. I know of no other case in which a god or goddess has ever had more than one child with one person. In any case you are half human, and half god."

"Half god?"

"Yes.

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