Guys Thanks for the views and reviews. A big thanks for the encouragement. Also, I live here, in India so please excuse me if I don't get American things right. I googled Concord and found out about it and set it there. As the action shifts back to New York, you might notice more mistakes but please excuse it. This is a long chapter and ooh, a prophecy. Do read and ignore mistakes, if any. This is set in perspective of characters without being POV.

Natasja940 –No no no, it's not Hera. I have given massive hints in this chapter, do guess again!

DaughterofWar03- Good thinking but no. This chapter has some more hints so do read and try to guess again.

Disclaimer: I don't own anything, as I am no Rick. Unfortunately

Annabeth

"So, who is my mother then?"

That question hung in the air. Neither she nor Percy knew the answer to that. She was about 16 and still hasn't been to Camp Half-Blood and was still unclaimed, for all they knew.

Annabeth pondered a bit for a suitable reply. She said, "We don't know yet… Probably your mother has let you live your life in your own way without getting involved in these demigod troubles. Have you faced any monsters yet?"

"Umm, no, I don't think so", she sighed as she rubbed her forehead. "This is too much, even for a mature child like me."

Annabeth saw the hint of a smirk. She was taking it nicely, better than she or Percy had at least. Maybe all non-god parents of half-bloods should teach them these things so it's easier to explain.

"So you have never faced any monster?"

"If you mean those Greek monsters like gorgons, harpies etc then no; but if you mean my Maths teacher at sophomore and Arts teacher in all my school life and the aunt who berates me with a ton of questions, then yes, I have faced monsters."

Annabeth smirked as she heard Percy laughing. Ness was a really good girl; she was so cute and funny. She wondered who might be her parents. She thought of Aphrodite and Demeter whose kids were rather harmless and if they are lucky, they don't face any monsters ever.

"Hmm Ness, you must be the kid of some weaker god like Demeter or Aphrodite who are harmless enough and don't attract that much monsters."

Percy abruptly said, "She is no weak half-blood."

Annabeth raised an eyebrow.

"What do you mean Percy?"

He looked at Ness and with an uneasy look, and started talking, "You noticed Ness talked about an earthquake? Well that was my doing. Well not actually me, because I think she subconsciously made me do it."

Annabeth was shocked. She remembered her conversation with Hazel.

"She is important Annabeth, too important."

"What do you mean Hazel? Important as in how?"

"I don't know clearly. But a god has communicated with me in my dreams and showed me images of her in a city north of New York. She is of tremendous importance!"

"Where, Hazel?"

"Uhhh what was that signboard…. Concord, North Carolina."

"Oh so she is in Concord. What should we do?"

"You have to get her quickly and bring her here. Time is of the essence as something is after her, something vicious. The god urged me to go get her.

"Hmm shouldn't we tell Chiron?"

"No no, he won't allow you going out of New York without a quest and Camp just started today."

"So, we are doing this off the books"

"Hehe yes Annabeth."

"Ok, it's settled then. Me and Percy will leave early morning tomorrow."

She was powerful. Not many half-bloods can get into the brain of Percy. She was important and she was powerful, things which generally go in proportion.

But then why hasn't been attacked by a monster yet? She forced Percy to shake the earth. She must have been like a beacon, flashing to all the monsters. Yet, she said she hasn't faced a single monster before, aside the human equivalents that is.

"Something is happening, Ness and I have a feeling you hold the key to an impact of large scale. Things are stirring... Ness, we have to go to Camp now!"

Percy stifled for a bit lightly fingering his pocket. Her words had scared him. He looked at Ness.

Ness was leaning forward. She had a calm yet tense look that was well beyond her years. She said, "Let's go, I have a lot of things to catch up on."

Ness

They hired a cab and went to the public-use regional airport of Concord.

Ness wondered how they had the money to buy a plane ticket. She asked, "Hey, are you guys like super-rich or something?"

Annabeth smirked at that.

"No Ness, we have a friend whose father owns a private jet. It's at her disposal so we used it."

"Wow, that is soo cool!"

Percy quickly raised his hand, "But I don't travel in aerial mediums. I have this uh plane-phobia and I have a risk of getting blasted in the sky and never land."

"Plane-phobia?!"

Annabeth looked at Percy with a scrunch, " We can tell her, Seaweed Brain! Ness, you know how we all are demigods, well Percy here is a son of Poseidon, the Sea God, and he has a rivalry with Zeus so if his son travels in air which is the territory of Zeus, he will simply blast the plane and blow it to kingdom come."

Percy shuddered as he imagined it. Zeus loudly says, "Eat voltage!" and blasts the plane with his master-bolt, and Percy becomes one with the ashes.

Ness, asked, "So, who is your parent?"

"Athena, the goddess of wisdom."

"No wonder you are the one in charge."

They both laughed. The driver flustered a bit but didn't say anything. After all they were teenagers and he was getting paid, aptly paid.

They stopped at the airport and they got out. They made their way to a medium size jet in which, "McLean" was plastered in red and striked through with white lines. It looked expensive to Ness, like really expensive.

"McLean? Is it the plane of Tristan McLean?"

"Yeah. His daughter is a half-blood, Piper", Annabeth replied.

Nessa shrugged. She was getting used to getting shocked so she just shrugged. She mentally said, Take that, shock!

Just then she saw as a same-aged brownish girl, resting herself on the lap of a white blonde guy as he ran his hands through her hair on the steps of the jet.

The Cherokee-blooded Aphrodite's daughter spotted the three and quickly sat upright while fixing her hair. The son of Zeus also saw them and smiled.

Annabeth just rolled her eyes as Percy said directing to the duo while looking at Ness, "Meet Jason, the son of Zeus and Piper, the daughter of Aphrodite. Guys, this is Henessey or as she likes to be called - Ness."

Jason waved with a hearty smile as Piper came down the steps and hugged Ness with a wide smile.

Piper said, "Hello."

"Hi"

"So Annabeth has told you all about the Greek stuff, right?"

"Yeah, she did!"

"I am Piper as Percy introduced and I am cheering for you to be from Aphrodite! I can't wait for us to start sharing the cabin. I need another loyal member especially with Drew.."

"What?"

"Long story. Come on you look flustered. Lets relax in the jet, it will feel just like home in there."

"But what about Percy, he can't ride right?"

Annabeth spoke up, "He has got a ride, don't worry!"

Percy grinned as he took out a whistle and he blew it.

Suddenly a black winged horse flew down from the sky and landed next to the plane.

Ness looked around as people didn't even notice the magical horse.

"Why aren't the people reacting at all to this?"

Annabeth spoke, "It's because of a thing called Mist. It's a mystical substance that-"

"Oh yes, right! Dad told me this. It disguises the reality from humans and the mortals believe what they want to believe like they could be seeing a normal horse or something. The half-bloods can see through the mist but the mortals see an entirely different thing."

"Uhh, yeah" Annabeth wasn't used to being interrupted by a half-blood on a lecture. She was supposed to be the wiser one. Still, she mentally praised Ness. She continued, "Seems like you got everything covered."

Ness blushed a bit. She heartily smiled.

Annabeth's attention was drawn to Percy as he patted the snout of Blackjack, his trusted Pegasus. They were talking mentally, she knew that.

He turned and bid his goodbye. He then sat upon the Pegasus and Pegasus let out his wings majestically. Blackjack expected a drum roll for his antics but soon realised he will only be stared at. He complained to his boss.

"Yo Boss, why aren't they impressed with this? I thought at least the new girl will bow or clap or something."

"They don't get us bro, we are too cool for them"

"Yo Boss, you know you are so right. So we will have to just go on then?"

"Yeah Blackjack, seems like it!"

"I hate unappreciative half-bloods."

"Haha now fly buddy!"

And with that they flew away. Ness looked at the majestic creature fading in the horizon. She contemplated on her situation. These guys really knew what they were doing. Surely, they will ensure that she is safe. And what Percy said... She had a power. The glaring trick which she had practised was a result of her godly powers. She began to think all that Annabeth had said, she was important, very powerful etc etc. His father had told her all about Greeks but didn't mention that she was herself a demigod. It made sense now. She told herself to cheer up and hope for the best.

She smiled and turned to the others,"So we are gonna go right?"

The flight was pleasant. The jet had every kind of lavishness which could be present in it. There was TV, high speed internet, fine gourmet meals, gadgets and toys. They mostly drank juice and chatted.

Annabeth and Piper told Ness all about the gods, Camp Half-Blood, Camp Jupiter. They talked a bit of every demigod they knew. Annabeth narrated the Titan War with amazing detail and Piper and Annabeth told her of the Roman-Greek split, Argo 2, the giants and all. Ness noticed the sadness when Leo was mentioned. Even Jason who was playing a war simulating game paused and looked down. Ness mentally remarked Leo. She could never be that brave, she couldn't even have the ounce of bravery of each of them. She beamed at the tales and was astonished to hear about Percy. She mentioned the rivalry of Zeus and Poseidon and asked if Jason and Percy are like that too. She found out they were friends while having a little manly version of passive-aggressiveness. It was a matter of pride after all. She noticed that Annabeth refused to talk about their time in Tartarus and just framed it as 'too horrible to mention'. She didn't push it and mentally appreciated how good she and Percy were together.

The plane landed and the half-bloods made their way to the airport. Ness was visibly excited. She loved the cool breeze of New York. The sky was sunny still there was a comforting grace in the wind.

The heroes made their way through counter and hired a cab to Long Island Sound. During the cab ride, Annabeth and Piper discussed how they will explain things to Chiron. Ness didn't pay attention as she was fascinated by the passing reel of fantastic scenes.

She had adored New York since she was a kid. She always looked forward to coming here and meeting her grandparents. Her grandparents. She got a lonely feeling and without knowing started tearing up.

She suddenly felt a warm embrace around her as Piper hugged her and Jason who was riding shotgun saw back and smiled at Ness.

Piper said,"It will be okay Ness, don't worry, a new family is waiting for you."

She brushed her tears. A new family. She knew it was false hope but her father always said to believe. Hope is very powerful. She hoped Piper was right.

Suddenly the cab stopped and they got out near the Half-Blood Hill. Annabeth paid the driver and he went away. Then suddenly Blackjack landed near them as Percy got out.

"Yo Boss, you sure you can handle it alone?"

"Blackjack, I have my friends, I am not alone."

"Still..."

"You go Blackjack, otherwise Chiron will get angry at you."

"He sure will. K, Bye Boss!"

He flew away as Percy sighed and loudly said, "let's go to Camp Half-Blood! YAY!"

They walked on with fear set in their hearts. They were in danger and they knew it. Piper clutched Jason's hands as he walked on. Percy and Annabeth walked each aside the new half-blood. They passed the infamous pine-tree and Ness could see a wingless dragon at a distance. She shrugged again. Take that shock, second time. She thought.

As they neared, she could hear the hustling of people. As they came in view of the Camp, she was thrilled. It was as described by her companions. She could see young girls and boys moving about, playing, sword fighting in the open. Somebody saw them and came over with a sly grin. He had a mischievous glint in his eyes.

"You are in so much trouble!"

Annabeth took a deep breath, "I know Connor, I know!"

"You should go see Chiron, he is in the Big House. And did I mention, he is mad... As in really angry!"

Annabeth shuddered. Annabeth looked at Percy who came over and held her hand. He said, "Come on, it's Chiron, how angry can he be?"

And Percy had no idea Chiron would be this angry. Chiron was never angry so just a bit of loud voice was enough to surprise Percy.

"This is preposterous. Annabeth, what were you thinking? You have been here the longest and you blatantly broke the rule and made a dash without telling me!"

Ness understood something. Chiron cared for Annabeth. Her father would act the same whenever she came home late.

"I am sorry Chiron but we had to get Ness here. I knew you wouldn't allow me." Annabeth looked down as she pushed her hair behind her ears.

"Annabeth. I understand what you were feeling. What I am trying to say is don't act rashly. You should have told me. Anyways what has happened cannot be changed. But next time," he smiled ,"Tell me before running off during camp days, okay?"

Annabeth beamed, "Yes, Chiron."

He smiled then looked at Ness. He came over in his wheel-chair and motioned her to sit across the desk. She did so.

"You know about the greek gods, child?"

He had the same care and kindness in his voice like her father had.

Annabeth spoke up, "Chiron we have told her everything."

"Oh",he looked at Annabeth then looked at Ness, 'you know who I am, Ness?"

"Chiron, the training centaur."

He smiled.

"Right."

"I have a question. Shouldn't you be dead?"

Chiron smirked as he looked at Percy and he smirked too.

Percy spoke, "I will tell you later Ness." He grinned toothily.

Chiron then noticed Ness was looking uncomfortably at the old surroundings in The Big House. He told, "Come on, let's talk outside."

Ness, Chiron, Percy and Annabeth trotted out into the meadow. Ness looked at the cabins, the fire, the guys playing volleyball and basketball, some kids applying makeup and looking at the mirror, some mean looking kids, kids with an identical sly grin and a mischievous glint in their eyes.

From the direction of her cave, Rachel came along with Hazel. Both of them exchanged pleasantries with Percy, Annabeth. Ness was focussed on an intense swordfight between a girl and a boy before a cabin which had a boar head implanted on it. Hazel shook her gently as she turned and looked at the two new girls. She mentally recalled them as Rachel and Hazel. She hugged Hazel and then turned to greet Rachel when she suddenly saw a horrible sight.

She was shocked.

Rachel doubled over and then stood up straight. Her eyes glowed a shade of deep green.

"What is happening?"

Annabeth somehow shook herself out of it and mumbled, "She is speaking a prophecy!"

Her voice came as if three of them were talking at once.

"A half-blood shall be born of the manipulating god,

The powers of the child will resemble her patron's like peas in a pod.

The half-blood's actions will make the final say,

For the eternal tormentor to make her way.

The child shall either be snatched by the Doors,

Or the child will join forces and burn their foes."

Oooh, this is my shot at a good prophecy. I know its not half-as good as Rick's are but I tried. Give your thought, ideas and suggestion. Criticism is also expected. And yeah, do guess her mother. I have dropped super huge hints in this chapter. Think a bit, black hair and eyes, Hazel, never faced monsters before, prophecy-manipulating goddess.. I think you know... So drop it in the review!