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So anyway I figured I should specify the time setting for this story. It takes place after the Titan War but before The Lost Hero. So Percy and Annabeth are 16-17 and Ariadne is 13.

Also make sure you read the Author's Note at the bottom because I have important news :) Hope you enjoy :)

Chapter Four

At the top of the hill I rested under the pine tree and when I looked up into the valley below I saw a sight that I never expected to see. It was not what I thought a camp would look like at all.

On the far side of the stretch of land was what I assumed to be Long Island Sound. To my left was a big field of some sort of plant. Looking closer I saw that it was probably strawberries. Above that was a huge forest that I could hardly see the end of. It stopped at the Sound but kept going and going to the west. At the base of the hill, right below me, was a big, blue farm house with a wrap-around porch and at least three floors. To the right there was a big lake with canoes tethered to a dock, as well as a boat house nearby. And all over the place there were various recreational spots such as a volley ball court, an arena of some sort, horse stables, a rock wall (with… lava?), an amphitheatre, and several other buildings that I couldn't quite tell what they were from so far away.

But right in the middle of all of this was about twenty cabins arranged in a horseshoe. There was a big bon fire pit with benches around it in the center. The most bizarre thing about it, though, was that all the cabins seemed to have their own theme. One looked like a doll house with pink lace curtains and shutters. Another had flowers growing in the window boxes and ivy growing on the sides almost making it look like a green house. One that really caught my attention though couldn't be described as much else other than a death sentence.

Making my way down the hill I wondered which cabin I would be staying in. Some other campers stopped their activities to watch me. As if I was really that entertaining to look at. When I got to the bottom I made my way towards the farm house, I figured I'd start there.

A tall, pretty girl with curly blonde hair and an orange "Camp Half-Blood" t-shirt greeted me as I was passing the volley ball court.

"Hey," she said, "I'm Annabeth. My mom's Athena." She smiled and held out her hand. I shifted my bag on my shoulder and shook it.

"Ariadne." I said back. A group of kids had gathered around and were kind of making me nervous.

"Welcome to Camp Half-Blood. Did you come alone?"

"No, my dad drove me." I said.

"So, your mom is a goddess?" She asked me. What was with all the questions?

"Yeah, my mom is Artemis." I answered.

Several of the campers laughed. I began to feel uncomfortable. I looked to Annabeth for explanation but she seemed to think I was weird too.

She looked at me strangely "But, your mom can't be—"

"Annabeth, dear." A voice said behind her, "Why don't we bring our new friend inside to talk."

I looked past Annabeth and saw a middle-aged looking man with a long beard sitting in a wheelchair in the doorway of the house. This man was obviously in authority because the crowd dispersed and Annabeth assumed a respectful air.

"Of course, Chiron." She said, "Come on in Ariadne. This is the Big House."

The inside of the Big House looked like a cozy cabin you would find out in the middle of nowhere. Chiron and Annabeth led me to the living room and Chiron gestured for me to sit down. They both just stared at me for a little while. I wasn't exactly sure what to say but I had an idea as to why my mother being Artemis brought so much confusion. I was starting to put it all together in my head.

"You're not sure what to do with me, are you?" I said. "I know why. I'm technically not supposed to exist, am I? My mother is Artemis. She swore to be a maiden, right?" They both just sort of continued staring, a bit shocked. So I kept talking. "I remember now, from my history class. She was the virgin goddess of the moon, the wilderness, wild animals, and the Hunt. She never had any kids, besides me of course—" I stopped. I realized I was rambling. "Sorry."

"No, no," Chiron finally spoke up "I am very surprised at how much you know. And you never noticed anything strange happening to you? When you were young, or recently? No, er…" he shifted uncomfortably in his chair, "monster sightings?"

"Monsters?" I'm not sure why this surprised me. I mean I know about all the evil stuff in Greek mythology and the stuff I'd seen today, the stuff I'd learned. I don't know it's a lot to take in in less than twenty-four hours. "Um… no not that I've noticed."

"Mmm…" he mumbled. This Chiron guy seemed to be the type who thinks a lot during a conversation and doesn't let you in on anything. Not my type.

"Look," I said, "I'm sorry if my arrival was an inconvenience for you, but my mom told me—"

"Wait," Annabeth cut in, "Artemis spoke to you?"

"Yes," I replied, and then continued, "She told me that now that I knew I was a half-blood things were going to get dangerous for me." I could hear my voice rising but I couldn't stop it. "And she told me that this was the only place that I could be safe. She said I could trust you. And if you don't want to help me, then I don't know what I'm going to do!"

My voice broke and I started sobbing. I clapped my hand over my mouth and just let out all the tears that I had held in since my mom had disappeared in my dad's study. All of the sudden, the only thing I wanted was for my mom to hold me. The deprivation of a maternal figure in my life was too much, especially after her brief visit. It had all just become too much.

I could tell that Chiron and Annabeth were at a loss for what to do. I mean, I knew they wouldn't actually kick me out of camp but after my mom left me for the second time and my dad dropped me off on my own in the middle of nowhere I felt very unwanted. I just needed reassurance. And It seemed as if Chiron was about to speak until I heard a sarcastic voice behind me.

"Of course, we have to help you," The voice said. The speaker came into view from down the hallway and sat in the large easy chair across from me. He wore a dark purple jogging suit and was really quite round around the midsection. He held a can of Diet Coke and had the looks of an I-couldn't-possibly-care-any-less-about-your-probl ems kind of guy. "If we didn't help you, Artemis would not be very pleased with us."

"Ariadne," Chiron said, "This Mr. D, our camp director. Mr. D, this is our newest camper, please be nice and don't turn her into a grape vine."

I hoped he was just kidding. And anyway he couldn't really just change my form could he? Unless he wasn't human…

Mr. D looked at me for a second. I couldn't figure out his expression. Appreciation maybe? He was probably just judging me with his mind. "Ariadne hmm?" he said "Lovely name."

Chiron and Annabeth stared at him in shock. I was guessing he didn't compliment people often.

"Well," Chiron said, "we were given orders directly from Artemis to place you in her cabin." He turned to Annabeth, "Would you take Ariadne to Percy so he can show her around camp? I would have you do it but I got an Iris Message from your father this afternoon and I think you should return the call."

Annabeth seemed a little worried after that. Chiron looked back at me and said "Ariadne, Annabeth is going to take you to Percy Jackson so that he can show you around Camp Half-Blood. Pretty soon everyone will be heading to the mess hall for dinner so after you get settled you can make your way over there." He gave me a smile that put a twinkle in his eye. I had a feeling I would like Chiron very much.

"C'mon, I'll take you to Percy." Annabeth said to me, "He's probably showing off at the lake again."

And with that she led me out of the Big House and down the path towards the canoe lake. The way she talked about him gave me the impression that they were either worst enemies or best of friends. There was also I high chance of it being both.

So here I was, following Athena's daughter to meet this Percy person hoping beyond hope that I would fit in here. After all this was supposed to be the only place on earth that I could.

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So the important news is that I am going away on a missions trip to the Dominican Republic on Sunday and I won't be back until the following Sunday so I won't be able to write or post any new chapters. I just thought I'd let you know so you're not waiting a whole week with no new chapters. So anyway I hope you enjoyed this chapter and please REVIEW!