The trio got out of the car, with Ryan carrying all the bags. Argus told them to go to the Big House, a big, whit Greek looking building, where Chiron (yes, the Chiron) would welcome them to camp. They thanked Argus, and went off to the Big House.
"So, thanks for carrying my bag." Nicole was dying to know what he was going to say in the car, but she didn't want to bring it up.
"Yeah, well, you were having a hard time with it."
The air smelled of strawberries, a fragrance Nicole could get used to. Everyone looked happy. She was very excited, but nervous too. Thankfully she had Ryan. That was at least one person. They stopped at the stairs to the porch.
"Welcome to Camp Half Blood, young heroes. I am Chiron, and you can come to me with any problems you might face. This is Mr. D, but he isn't very social." He gestured to the man he was playing pinochle with, that smelled like grapes and had a bored look on his face. The voice that came out of the old centaur's mouth was pleasant. Nicole was amazed to see such a creature, and was really tempted to pet him, but figured that wouldn't be the best idea.
"Welcome to camp, or as I put it, prison." He waved his hand and a wine glass appeared in front of him. Then, cursing to himself, he changed it into a Coke He looked upset about it, but drank it any way.
"Please excuse him; he is a bit sour that he has to stay here for quite some time. Please, but your bags down, they will be delivered to your cabin. You must be Ryan age 17, and Nicole age 16?" The two nodded their heads. They weren't surprised he knew their names and ages. What bothered Nicole was, what else did he know? "I got your flies yesterday, just wanted to make sure I remembered. Do you know who your godly parent is?" Chiron sounded a bit worried after asking his question.
Ryan gladly put the bags down, happy to get the extra weight off, not that Nicole thought he couldn't handle it. He could defiantly handle it.
"Neither of us know, just that it's our dads." Nicole said as Ryan put the bags down. "Is that a problem?"
"Well, let's just say it was something I saw coming. Since you don't know who they are, you will have to stay in the Hermes's cabin, since he is the God of Travelers, he welcomes newcomers to his cabin. There is an introduction film, but I assume neither of you wish to see it, and judging by the fact you aren't staring at me wild eyed, I think you understand your unique bloodline." The teens nodded their heads. They knew the truth, and they both knew Greek Mythology, or whatever it was called, since it wasn't in fact myth. "Very good then, I'll have someone escort you around the camp." He went off to find a camper willing to give the duo a tour.
"So, what is D short for?" Ryan asked casually, trying to make conversation.
"If you don't know, then you don't know your own Greek history. I don't feel like explaining." He toke a gulp of his soda, completely ignoring the two.
He smells of grapes, wanted wine name begins with a D…..Nicole thought. Then it hit her.
"Dionysus." Nicole said it like a statement, like she knew it was true, but she really was guessing. It can't really be him. A god here, at camp?
"Well, it's nice to know some of these new recruits have a brain. Welcome to Camp Half Blood, Ricky." Dionysus said in a sort of sarcastic way, but somehow made it sound meaningful.
"Ah, it's Nicole, sir. Or Nikki. Whichever you prefer." She wasn't sure of it was alright to correct a god.
"I kind of like that; Ricky. Goes go with you." Ryan smiled and winked.
"Please don't call me that." She was amused, but also serious.
"Oh, I don't know, it could work, if you give it some time." Now he was just playing with her, and Nicole went for the bait.
"Ricky isn't my name!" Laughing, she was trying to push him, but he just put his hand on her head and pushed her away, with her arms trying to reach out to him.
"Ah-hem." Someone had cleared their throat. It was Chiron. Ryan dropped his hand, and Nicole straightened her posture. "I have found someone willing to give you two a tour. Meet Adam, part of the Apollo cabin. He is 17, like you Ryan. Adam, this is Ryan, and Nicole, both undetermined." He said "undetermined" sadly. Was it uncommon for people to be that? It made Nicole feel like she did something wrong.
Nicole looked at Adam, and saw his sort blonde hair, and clear blue eyes. He had a lopsided smile, and was tan from the sun, like he was outside all day. He was shorter than Ryan, like 5'7 Nicole would have guessed. Wow, Nicole thought, both Adam and Ryan are so good looking.
"Nice to meet you." Adam said, and extended his hand to Ryan.
"Same." Ryan toke Adam's hand and smiled.
"And it's very nice to meet you." Adam toke Nicole's hand and kissed it. This action immediately made Nicole turn red.
"Ah…." She was at a complete loss for words. All she could do was softly say "You too." Adam flirty smiled at Nicole, who was now staring at the floor, too embarrassed to say anything. Ryan had a irritated look on his face, not that Nicole would know. But Chiron did.
Well then, I'll leave you kids to it." He went back to his game with Mr. D.
"This is going to be a fun summer." Adam said, still looking at Nicole. Nicole was looking at him to, with her head lowered, still blushing.
"It sure is." Ryan said emotionless, staring at Adam with the same pissed expression.