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- Oh Gods no! She wasn't claimed was she?

- No. But it shouldn't take long. Will told me.

- WOW WOW! Just hold on a second! Sofia what's going on here! Who were those guys? What's the sudden talk about Gods and mortals? Is this some kind of joke? Zoe asked panicking. I couldn't blame her. She was always the calm and quiet type, never good under pressure, a bit of a dreamer, if not a lot. This was too much for her.

- I'll tell you later. We have other things to worry about. I told her feeling a bit guilty for ignoring her. I shifted my attention back to the meeting.

- How the Hades did they found us? It's been two years since the quest. Angelica asked.

- I don't know, but we need to stay alert. No one will be leaving the house alone or unarmed. Will ordered and we didn't object.

- That won't help us much. Our swords don't work against wizards. Only our shields can't deflect their spells. And I'm not too good at sitting around, waiting for another attack. Leo commented.

- It's not the shields. It's the Celestial bronze in general. I used my sword at one point to defend myself from the spells, during the battle. I corrected him.

- Well, even so that would be a problem. Right now we only have two shields and not all of us have swords. Justin noted.

- It doesn't matter. We have our bows. If they appear inside the house I think Leo and Sofia can handle them. If we don't have news from Chiron by nightfall we will have to take watch. And we have to keep an eye on Mickey. Make sure he doesn't break apart. Lou Ellen might be able to bring him back. Will interjected.

- What about Zoe? Nora asked.

- If Chiron says so she's coming to Camp with us. He answered flatly.

- What Camp? What's going on? Zoe demanded. Will motioned for me to tell her.

- Ok, Zoe don't freak out. I began telling her and she gave me the look.

- Seriously? Nora snorted.

- Oh shut up! I meant don't freak out more than she is already! I snapped at her. I was on the edge with all that had happened and I didn't need her "smart" jokes. I refocused on Zoe.

- You know how I've been going to this Camp for three years now. Well the thing is that this Camp trains demigods. You know… the kind Hercules and a bunch of other guys from our history lessons were. She looked at me like I was insane. But I continued. Nicos is not my real father. I'm a child of Apollo and so is everyone else except Leo. He nodded.

- I'm a son of Ares. He said in fluent Greek, shocking her.

- Y-You're taking it too far! Enough already! Stop this joke! It isn't funny anymore! She snapped.

- I'm not joking Zoe. Look, I can also turn into a white wolf, thanks to Lady Artemis. I sifted my form and she gaped at me. Then she started crying. This was too much for her. Angelica, who was sitting next to her, hugged her and let her cry in her arms until she could calm down.

- We should tell Chiron about her. Nora pointed out, looking at Zoe with sympathy.

- Yeah… I agreed grimly.

- I'm going to get some water. Justin offered and got out of the room. Right then and there a cloud of mist formed out of nowhere and shimmered. Chiron's image appeared through it. He looked at us for a moment to make sure we were all there and then he noticed Zoe.

- What is going on? He inquired.

- The Mist didn't work on her. Will told him. He cocked an eyebrow.

- How many times did you try?

- Three.

- Another demigod? He said in thought. Have you told her?

- Just now. It was hard for her.

- You will have to bring her with you. Has she been claimed?

- No, not yet.

- Alright then. We will have to wait and see. He turned to me. Sofia your parents can stay at Percy's mother until we figure out what is going on. And I know this is going to be hard but… you will have to flash everyone back at Camp.

- I was planning to anyway. It's the fastest way. Just make sure someone has some nectar ready. I told him trying to sound confident. This was going to be really hard, considering I could only transport two people at a time and the distance was huge.

- We will have to speak to Zoe's mother first though. Maybe use the Mist to persuade her to let her go. I added.

- Do what you must but be quick about it. It's not safe to stay there for too long. Chiron agreed and waved his hand, breaking the connection.

- Alright you heard the centaur! Let's go cupcakes! Leo shouted and clapped his hands, imitating coach Hedge and I had to admit it came natural to him. We were good to go in about half an hour top. My parents had packed light and Will had come back from Zoe's house with a backpack after "reminding" her mother that Zoe was coming to Camp with us this summer. Now we were standing in the living room waiting for someone to make the first move.

- Ok, who wants to go first? Angelica asked, not all too thrilled to have a travel through Light.

- Michael's going to be the first one… I said and looked around. Nobody seemed to volunteer.

- Maybe Zoe should be the other one. Nora suggested. They looked at her incredulously.

- What?! She protested.

- You want the new one to have the trip first? She will hate her life even more. Justin pointed out.

- Actually she's got a point. I stepped in. Ok, Zoe and Michael will go first. Zoe I need you to close your eyes and stay calm. This will make you a little sick but don't worry, it will pass soon.

- Assuming you won't throw up the moment you land! Nora commented.

- What?! Zoe sounded panicked but she didn't have time to open her eyes or to do anything because I turned them into light and they vanished. After a few seconds it was as if they never were here. I glared at Nora.

- You know the first Flash is always the best. When I get too tired it's way worse. That's why I wanted her to go first. She widened her eyes in disbelief.

- Why didn't you tell me that before? I would have gone first! I smirked.

- I know. That's why I gave you the choice to volunteer for the first one to travel. You generously decided that Zoe should go first.

- GAAH! She yelled in frustration. I let her steam and turned to my parents.

- Mom, Dad you're up next. The principals are the same. Don't open your eyes until you hit solid ground and try to remain calm. It will make the nausea go away more quickly. I'm going to transport you outside the House of Sally Jackson. She agreed to accommodate you until all this is over. She is Percy's mom, you know the son of Poseidon I've told you off. You'll be safe there and Camp is near by so if anything happens we will be able to help. Ok?

- Ok, but be safe and make sure you contact us if you need anything or you have any news on Maria. Nicos said sternly and took my mothers hand to comfort her. I could tell that she was worried out of her mind. I smiled and flashed them away too. Then it was Nora's and Justin's turn, then Angelica and Will left as well. At that point I was exhausted and I could barely stand. Thank the Gods that it was still morning here and I had the sunlight to help me regain strength somewhat easier than if it was nighttime.

- Are you ok? Leo asked concerned. I smiled faintly.

- Yeah. Just need to catch my breath before we go back.

- Take your time. I don't want to end up with my head in Alaska! He laughed. It was true that if anything was to happen during flashing it would have some nasty side effects, such as part of your body ending up in some place else. Thankfully she didn't have to learn this the hard way. Artemis had warned her about this. Turning one's body to energy and then back to matter was really hard for a demigod, but a piece of cake for the gods.

- Close your eyes Warhead, we're leaving.

Zoe's POV

As soon as I fell to the ground I turned to the side and emptied my stomach from my breakfast. I can believe anyone would travel that way for any reason. It was as if my stomach was replaced by my brain, which was then squeezed between my lungs. And it was not pleasant.

- Woah! Note to self: Never let Sofia to flash me anywhere! I heard someone exclaim. I could feel people staring at me.

- Here, chew on this. A girl's voice said and gave me a small square to eat. I had to admit this was the best thing I had ever eaten. It tasted like honey doughnuts, homemade style! The girl that had given me the treat was now looking at the statue of Michael with sadness. She motioned for a couple of blonde hair, tan-skinned kids to carry him inside a two story-high blue building. She was a light brunette, long wavy hair past her shoulders. She wore an orange T-shirt just like the boys that took Michael inside. She turned to look at me again.

- Well I… She was cut off as a flash of light marked the arrival of Will and Nora.

- Grr … I swear that she made the journey bumpy on purpose! Nora grumpled as she covered her mouth with her hand, trying not to vomit.

- How can you tell that when you were pure energy for most of the part? Will asked teasingly, but in the dim light of the torches I could see he was green.

- Will! Nora! Are you ok? The girl asked concerned.

- Yes Kayla we're fine. Will told her reassuringly.

- Where is Michael? Nora asked, now that her stomach had calmed down.

- Fred and Sean carried him inside. Chiron and Lou Ellen are in too. He told me to wait for you and take you to him. A new flash of light and Angelica with Justin landed in the clearing, equally sick as the rest of us.

- Sofia and Leo will be coming after us… Kayla do you have any ambrosia with you? She's going to need it. Angelica said as soon as she regained her bearings.

- A whole package of it. I gave the new girl a square though. She looked like she needed it.

- Did you throw up? Nora asked curiously. I blushed and looked away.

- I don't want to talk about it. I told her and she nodded in understanding. Her travel wasn't easy either.

- I can't believe Sofia does this whenever she wants to travel long distances! Justin commented.

- Shouldn't they have come already? Kayla asked.

- You think something happened? I asked for the first time since I got here. They looked at me like seeing me for the first time.

- No. She probably feels too tired to make the journey right away. Angelica said comfortingly.

- Or the two lovebirds found a great opportunity to make out! Nora suggested and she and Justin snickered.

- There's no way Sofia would do that! I exclaimed. At least not the Sofia I know. But then again Sofia wasn't exactly the girl I knew after she returned form Camp Half-Blood. I guess what happened today explained a lot. Then with a sudden burst of light, Sofia and Leonidas came to view. But something was wrong with Sofia because she was shivering and she couldn't stand. Kayla quickly gave her a white square, like the one she gave me. Sofia ate it with difficulty but soon she regained some of her color and strength.

- Hey! How come you don't feel sick?! Nora complained all of a sudden and pointed accusingly at Leonidas. I couldn't believe she would worry about such a thing when her sister was in such a bad shape.

- I was with her when she tried it for the first time. He shuddered. Now nothing can make me sick.

- Can you walk? Or do you need your boyfriend to carry you? Kayla asked her with a mischievous grin.

- I can walk. Just give me another square of ambrosia and I'm fine. She said with a smile.

- Ok then follow me. Chiron wants to see you. They went inside the building and I followed them hesitantly. They went from a big living room with a ping pong table in the middle to the second floor and entered what seemed to be like the infirmary, judging from the line of beds with curtains closed and Michael being placed in one of those beds. Next to him stood a raven haired girl and an old man on a wheel chair.

- Chiron they're here. Kayla told the man.

- Oh good. Thank the Gods you're safe. Come. It's best we should talk downstairs. Lou Ellen, you too. The man said. He seemed to be in his mid-fifties, with a wild brown beard and long hair. He willed his chair out of the infirmary. As soon as we got in the hall he got up but it was definitely what I was expecting. From the chair came out a white horse's body. He was the Chiron! The one from mythology! This was getting even more like a dream. But it was definitely real.

- Will could you…? He motioned towards the wheel chair.

- Sure Chiron. Will said and folded the chair, carrying it down the stairs. We sat in the living room in an uncomfortable silence. Finally Chiron decided to speak.

- Sofia are you alright? Light Traveling wasn't too much for you?

- I reached my limits but nothing a good sleep can't fix. Is Michael going to be alright? She sounded strained.

- I can't say right away but I think with a little research me and my sibling will be able to bring him back. The girl replied instead of Chiron. Now that I was able to take a better look at her, her eyes was a mystical emerald green. In fact, her very presence emitted a mystical aura. It was weird. But then again I was sitting in the living room of a centaur so…

- Can you tell me what happened exactly in your battle with the wizards? Chiron inquired. Will told him what happened and the others only put in some details that they had seen. Chiron was listening intently. At the end of the story he seemed troubled.

- This is troubling. How where they able to find you? Why now? Why not two years ago? Why would they take a hostage? These are some of the questions that need answering. But it's late and you must be tired. Tomorrow morning we will talk again and your friend will have her tour of the Camp. For now I suggest you have a good night's sleep.

- Chiron, hold on a second! Lou Ellen called out suddenly. She narrowed her eyes and mumbled something in …Ancient Greek?...

- That's it! I can see it now! There's a tracking spell on you Sofia! That's how they were able to locate you. Everyone stared at her in shock.

- Can you remove it? Chiron asked.

- I just did. I'm not sure if they know the exact location of the Camp though. If someone isn't monitoring her at the moment then were safe.

- Very well. You may go now. I will make sure we won't be caught by surprise. Chiron dismissed us. Oh, and show young Zoe to Cabin 11. I hope that she will be claimed tommorrow.

As we got out of the building, I wasn't feeling any better than I had a couple of hours ago.

- Where will I stay? I asked as we arrived in a semicircle-like structure of cabins. And I might have to say that they were the weirdest cabins I have ever seen. One was silver; another had a skull and torches of green fire over the entrance. Only one was a normal but weary looking. They pointed at that one.

- You will ne staying at Hermes' cabin until you're claimed by your godly parent. Sofia told me. I'm sorry it turned out like this. Your first day at Camp ought to have been better. I'll see you in the morning and will talk then. You're going to like it here. Trust me. Just be careful of the Stolls. They're Twins and the worst pranksters this camp has. Look my cabin is the second next to you. If anything happens come and find me. She told me sounding confident but very very tired. She made her way to her cabin, but in the last moment she decided to turn again.

- Oh and stay away from the red cabin until we talk. That's the Ares' cabin and the kids have barbed wire and several mines around it so …

- Yeah got it. Good night! I told her, suppressing a shudder and went inside the cabin. They were definitely insane. But I'm thinking that after a while I will get used to all this.