Arcadia's POV

I wasn't alone in the shuttle. Unfortunately. Some boy sat in the back. He had electric blue eyes that stood out from his tan face. His dark hair stood up in small spikes all over his head. He came off like one of those careless, hulking brutes. he wore a white shirt, rolled up to his elbows, blue jeans, and black combat boots. I shouldn't judge him. Still... I decided to ignore him. As we came closer to the school, he walked up the aisle and slid into the seat across from me.

"Can I help you?" I asked.

"I'm Ryan," he said smirking, "and yes, you can. Tell me your name."

"Arcadia," I said quietly, suddenly self conscious.

He smiled as the bus came to a halt. I ran my fingers through my auburn hair, it was long, curly, and extremely frizzy. He shouldered a bag and hopped off of the bus. I followed him cautiously, walking up the stairs and into the amazing main building. It was a huge, greek structure, almost resembling the Parthenon. Taking note of all of this, I became less aware of my surroundings, bumping into the large check-in table. Behind it stood two people I recognized from camp, Percy and Annabeth.

"Hey, sis," Annabeth said, smiling at me.

"Hey, Annabeth," I replied, "are you going to show me to my dorm?"

"Sure. Percy, can you check off Arcadia Swanson?"

Percy nodded and made a mark on the clipboard he was holding. I saw Ryan walk up to him and introduce himself, but I was dragged away by Annabeth. We walked towards a coliseum in the back of the campus. Judging by the size, it could hold maybe 30 to 40 dorms of two or three. I soon saw that I was correct as we entered the building. In the center there was a park. It was full of trees and other plants indigenous to the area. I adjusted my glasses as Annabeth led me up the stairs. She stopped at a plain marble door and grabbed my hand.

"Uh, Annabeth?" I questioned.

"Put your hand on the door,"she said, guiding it.

As soon as my hand made contact with the cold marble, the word synestalmenos apeared engraved on the surface. Annabeth then pushed open the door, revealing a commodious dorm. The three beds were a royal blue, a very soothing color. Annabeth then left the room. I chose a bed and took off my boatshoes. I sat on the bed in my white skirt, glancing around, taking in every detail I could get. On my black nightstand there was a letter on crisp paper. Picking it up, I read it carefully.

Dear Miss Swanson,

Welcome to The Half Blood School. You have two other roommates this year. You will be sharing a room in the boys half of the coliseum. Meals are served at the cafeteria by the beach at 7 AM, 1 PM, and 6:30 PM. Most of your classes will be in the main building besides sports and training. Your schedule is attached. Each student has a word that is branded on their belongings, please try and remember it. You have been selected to be a member of our Student Council. Meetings are fourth period. DO NOT BE LATE.

Sincerely,

Chiron

Period 1

8:05 AM to 9 AM- Gym

Period 2

9:05 AM to 10 AM- Healing

Period 3

10:05 AM to 11 AM- Lake sports

Period 4

11:05 AM to 12 AM- Student Council

Period 5

12:05 AM to 1 PM- Training

1 PM to 2 PM- Lunch

2:05 PM to 3 PM- Study Hall

3:05 PM to 4 PM- Clubs

4 :05 PM to 5:30 PM- Sports

I sighed. Talk about a busy schedule.

Ryan's POV

After Arcadia departed, Percy showed me to my dorm. I placed my hand on the door which had the words olethron and tis thalassas. Beneath the two of them, the word apo ti thyella appeared. Percy left me after telling me to go to dinner at 6:30. I placed my bag on the only black bed that appeared unoccupied. Kicking off my combat boots, I began unpacking; shoving my clothing into the trunk at the bottom of my bed. I spotted a letter on the bedstand.

Dear Mr. Blaze,

Welcome to The Half Blood School. You have two other roommates this year. You will be sharing a room in the boys half of the coliseum. Meals are served at the cafeteria by the beach at 7 AM, 1 PM, and 6:30 PM. Most of your classes will be in the main building besides sports and training. Your schedule is attached. Each student has a word that is branded on their belongings, please try and remember it. You have been selected to be a member of our Student Council. Meetings are fourth period. DO NOT BE LATE.

Sincerely,

Chiron

Period 1

8:05 AM to 9 AM- Gym

Period 2

9:05 AM to 10 AM- Archery

Period 3

10:05 AM to 11 AM- Mythology

Period 4

11:05 AM to 12 AM- Student Council

Period 5

12:05 AM to 1 PM- Training

1 PM to 2 PM- Lunch

2:05 PM to 3 PM- Study Hall

3:05 PM to 4 PM- Clubs

4 :05 PM to 5:30 PM- Sports

Skylar's POV

Kirstie and I jogged down the beach, running at a steady pace towards what appeared to be the end of the property.

"Should we loop back?" I asked, panting.

"When we reach the end," she replied.

We continued running until suddenly Kirstie collapsed.

"Kirstie!" I yelled shaking her.

She didn't respond. My lids began to droop, and I too passed out.