"Did you guys hear there's a new kid at Camp?" Zara said excitedly.
Tommy, a Korean boy with black hair with streaks of white, looked up at her. "And why should I care about this?"
Zara's other friend Marcus nodded in agreement. "I have to agree with Twig, I could care less about some new kid." Marcus said as he downed a goblet of grape kool aid.
Marcus was from Florida and possessed a distinct southern accent that made him sound like in an extra in an old western movie. The boy was African american with shoulder length dreadlocks, that complimented his dark purple eyes nicely.
"Call me twig again I'll freeze your testicles." Tommy threatened.
"What was that, I don't speak Chinatown." Marcus snapped.
"I'm Korean you drunk prick!" Tommy yelled.
Zara stepped in between the two boys. "Calm down ladies you're both beautiful." She said.
"Who is he the son of?" Misha asked.
Misha was a quiet Japanese girl with pale skin, raven colored eyes, and jet black hair. Like all the other teens she wore the signature purple shirt.
Zara shrugged. "No clue."
"Well if he's a freak show, he'll fit right in here." Tommy sighed.
Zara frowned. "What the hell is that supposed mean?"
"Zara don't be naive, the Fourth Cohort is the new Fifth, we're considered losers. Ever since Jason, Percy, Hazel, and Frank saved the world the Fifth is practically royalty. So by default we're the new scum." Tommy said.
Misha frowned. "That's not true is it?"
Marcus shrugged. "Same ole' cliquey bullshit."
Their conversation was interrupted by someone calling for them. The four turned to see Blaire, Four, and Ronnie walking over.
"Fresh meat." Marcus joked.
"Poor kiddo, the legion is going to eat him alive." Zara sighed.
"I'm sure he'll be fine." Misha said quietly.
"Hello everyone, meet Ronnie. He's going to hang out with us until he's until he's assigned a cohort." Blaire said.
"Yay, just what we needed another stray." Tommy said.
Ronnie raised an eyebrow. "Dude do you have a problem with me?"
Blaire rolled her eyes before chuckling. "Tommy has a problem with everyone."
"Where are you from?" Zara asked.
"Arizona." Ronnie said simply.
"Do you know who your parent is?" Misha asked.
Ronnie shook his head. "No clue."
Four frowned. She thought about how Ronnie created that portal earlier. Whoever his father was he must have been powerful.
"Don't worry he'll do it soon, hell it took Bachus weeks to claim me." Marcus said.
Ronnie frowned. "Who is Bacchus again?"
"Roman god of wine and ecstasy." Tommy said. "It other words Marcus is the son of the world's first alcoholic."
Marcus held up a middle finger. "Fuck you wannabe Elsa."
Blaire rolled her eyes. "Tommy and Marcus don't necessarily get along."
"Hello newbie, my name is Tommy. I'm the son of Aquilon, Roman god of the North Wind and WInter." Tommy explained.
Ronnie smiled. "That sounds like a cool deal."
"Don't compliment him, the snarky bastard already has a big ego." Four snapped.
Before Tommy could say something Misha stepped forward.
"I'm Misha Kwan, daughter of Nemesis. Well at least I think that's her. There's debate whatever revenge is strictly Greek." She explained.
Ronnie chuckled. "I love the fact how you guys act like this is all normal."
"This is as close as kids like us get to normal." Tommy shrugged.
Ronnie turned to look at Zara. The girl seemed familiar. He frowned. "Do I know you from somewhere."
A big grin appeared on her face while the others groaned.
"Well you may know me as Zara Daniels, famous Movie star." Zara smiled. "I played Amelia in Secret Agent Z!" She cheered.
"She loves to remind us all of the fact that she used to be in movies." Four said, slightly annoyed.
Zara sighed. "Well now I'm here. My great grandfather was a demigod, so I'm just your average legacy. Descendant of Aesculapius." She said.
A loud horn went off startling the boy, causing him to jump. The others seemed amused by this.
"What the hell was that?" He asked.
"Dinner time." Four smirked.
Amari nervously played with her golden necklace. She didn't trust the new boy, she sensed something strange about him. She looked over and watched him with the others, he seemed normal enough.
Amari sighed. Regardless of how she felt she needed to initiate him.
"Romans!" She said loudly.
Everyone stopped speaking and stood up to face her. Ronnie however didn't get the memo and stayed seated eyeing the others confused. Eventually Four elbowed him and gestured for him to stand up.
"I'm sure you all heard of our newcomer Ronnie Hernandez." She said loudly.
"He seeks to join the legion," Amari continued. "What do the auguries say?"
"I have read the entrails!" Jamie awkwardly said. "Um...yeah he can stay."
Amari rolled her eyes. "So formal." She said sarcastically.
The campers gave a shout: "Ave!" Hail!"
Amari turned to face Ronnie.
"Recruit," she asked, "do you have credentials? Letters of reference?"
Ronnie shook his head. "Was I supposed to have one?"
The others looked at him sympathetically while Four facepalmed
"Will any legionnaires stand for him?" Amari shouted
There was silence. Blaire looked at Ronnie and smiled. He was cute, and he seemed like a nice guy.
"I Blaire Aria White daughter of Venus and Legacy of Poseidon will stand for him." She announced.
Four rolled her eyes. "Drama queen."
"Very well then, everyone greet Ronnie Hernandez new member of the Fourth Cohort!" Amari announced.
Everyone gave off a cheer, causing Ronnie to blush from all the attention. Tommy smirked before leaning in and whispering in his ear.
"Don't worry newbie it only gets worse from here." He said.
Next: Jobs, Secrets and Blackmail Oh My!
Sorry it took so long to respond. I was trying to find a unique way for the characters to meet without trying to seem to similar to Growing Pains. The next chapters should be better because there won't be a need for introductions and all the other stuff. The next chapter will also feature more characters so don't fear if your character hasn't made an appearance yet.