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Chapter 4

Andromeda POV

Voices. I could hear voices. But nothing was clear. It was like I was underwater and someone was talking. I could make out snippets of conversation though.

'' It has been three days, Chiron –''

''The grass on the hillside was completely destroyed –''

''Her feet were nearly burnt away by the acid –''

Whose feet were they talking about? Mine? I experimentally tried to wriggle my toes. I could move them. Thank the Gods. Why could I not open my eyes then? It felt like had been glued shut with super glue. It was like there was a ton of cement on them.

''Her feet are moving!'' exclaimed someone. The voices got fainter and fainter. That was the last thing I heard before I lost consciousness.

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I cracked an eye open only to be blinded by the sunlight. I was in a narrow bed facing the window. Sunlight was streaming in and I could see the strawberry fields from here. It felt like a thousand trucks had run over me.

''You are awake, I see.'' Said a voice behind me.

I craned my neck to see a man with blonde hair and blue eyes.

He had a scar on his upper lip.

Jason Grace, son of Jupiter.

I could see the twelve SPQR lines on his forearm. But wasn't he a Roman? How was he here? Questions whirled around in my head. I saw Jason staring at me probably waiting for me to say something. I immediately morphed my expression into one of innocent curiosity.

''Yeah,'' I managed to croak out. ''Who are you?''

He smiled. ''My name is Jason Grace, son of Jup – I mean, you will probably understand that later. You can call me Jason. You have been unconscious for nearly four days. Gave us quite a fright. Will had nearly given up hope that you would come around.''

Will, as in Will Solace, son of Apollo I guessed.

''Are you feeling well enough to stand? I am sure you must be having some questions and well, we are really interested in talking to you too if you are up to it.''

''Sure,'' I replied.

I ignored his outstretched hand and stood up. ''Lead the way.''

Jason led to me the council room. As far as I could see, it was exactly the same as it had been in my parent's time. The ping pong table was in the centre with Chiron and Mr. D sitting, the latter holding a diet coke in his hand.

''Ah, Jimmy, take a seat I suppose.'' Said Mr. D. ''And the brat as well, not that I really care anyway.'' He continued, waving in my direction.

''Um, alright?'' I said. He was certainly not winning any points for politeness with me.

''So you are finally awake, child.'' Said Chiron turning towards me. ''You must be exhausted. However, I am afraid there is much to be discussed. For starters, how you ended up here without a protector to guide you and how you had a sword made of celestial bronze with you even before you set foot in camp.'

' He stared at me and something told me that he was suspicious of me already.

Great job Andy! I told myself. Just the thing to make yourself inconspicuous. Make the activities director suspicious of you.

My throat went dry. Chiron would see right through me. I had to think of a plan and fast.

''Well, Chiron,'' I started and mentally face palmed. Me and my big mouth.

''How do you know who he is?'' demanded Jason.

By now even Mr. D had put down his magazine and was staring at me with undisguised interest.

I took a deep breath. ''To answer your question, I already know about the fact I am a half blood.'' I said, lying through my teeth. I could feel Jason's incredulous look burning a hole in my head.

''Continue.'' Said Chiron.

''My mother was a mortal but she could see through the mist. Before I was born, my father left a sword in her possession and he told her that I would need it in the future. That was the same sword that you found in my possession. My mother knew that my father was a God but never told me his identity. She said that it would do me no good to know it. She had been told by him about camp, the exact location, how to get there, all the details. That is how I know that you are Chiron, the trainer of heroes.

As far as the fact of not arriving at camp with a protector is concerned, well, as I said before, I already knew I was a demigod. And moreover, I never lived in one place for more than a couple of years at a time. My mom is a journalist and has to keep travelling. I suppose that should answer your second question.''

Everyone was silent for a few minutes. Then Chiron said, ''Well, that is a plausible explanation for sure, my dear. But there is one small detail left. I did not catch your name.''

''Andy,'' I said. ''Andy Johnson.''

''Well, Andy, welcome to Camp Half Blood.'' Said Chiron warmly, shaking my hand. ''Jason, why don't you show her around camp? I am sure she will appreciate a tour.''

''Sure thing.'' Grinned Jason.

''Wait a minute,'' I interrupted, glancing at Chiron with my best dumb blonde expression. ''Who is the other guy?''

He looked at me. Somehow, I got the feeling that he had been testing me. Something told me that I had passed.

''That is Lord Dionysus, God of wine.'' He replied.

Mr. D glanced lazily at me. ''Surprised?'' he drawled. ''Now get going from here brat before I turn you into a dolphin.''

As Jason ushered me out I could feel Chiron's gaze on me. I would have to be careful not to blow my cover. I had a feeling that another slip up like the one I made in the morning might cost me dearly.

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