Chapter Five

Claimed at the Campfire

After dinner, the camper went to the campfire-Amy enjoyed the smores. The campfire reflected the camper's moods-right now it was red and roaring. The Apollo cabin led the sing-along. It was the anniversary of the Battle of Bull's Run, so they sang a Civil War song-Goober Peas. That was what the soldiers called peanuts and ate as they marched. That meant the date was… July 21. That also meant today was her sixteenth birthday. Happy birthday to her.

"Campers!" Chiron shouted. "Today we have a new camper-Amelia Roberts." The campers cheered, and Amy blushed. "She will stay in the Hermes Cabin until her mother claims her." The campers were silent. Then the muttering broke out. Then, the Mist swirled around Amy.

"What the-?" Amy lifted her arms out of the fog. The Mist showed crossroads.

"Hecate." Chiron looked grave. "You are a daughter of Hecate."