Adelphie walked over to her friend, who had a mischievous smile on his face. "What's with the look?"

"My cabin just raided Ares's," he said. "Around here, the Ares cabin isn't very popular. We completely trashed it."

"And I thought you were so nice," Adelphie teased.

"It's a Hermes thing," he said. "So, how was your first day of activities?"

"Okay, but I'm sore as heck now," she said. "There's so much to do here."

"Yeah, there really is," he said. "Are you getting along with your cousins well?"

"Totally. I'm older than Nico, did you know? It's almost like being a middle child."

"That's what I love best about camp," he said. "Everyone here is family. All the campers are related to each other in some way. It's like a huge extended family gathering thing."

"Hang on a second," she said. "If I'm Zeus's daughter, doesn't that make me your aunt?"

"It does!" he said, just realizing it. "Do I have to call you Aunt Adelphie now?"

"I won't do that to you," she laughed. "But wow, you're my nephew!"

"See what I mean about family? It's nice here, isn't it?"

"It really is."

"I'm glad you like it. It's only your second day here and you've got such a smile on your face."

"Well, duh. I've got you, Percy, and Nico. Today was hard, but I'll get used to it in no time. It'll be AWESOME!"

Just then, a surge of yells came from the Ares cabin. Travis smirked. "No doubt, it'll be awesome."

"Do pranks happen often here?"

"From time to time. . ."

"Just do me a favor and stay out of my cabin, okay?"

"Yeah, like I'd trash a cabin of the Big Three, or my friend."

Adelphie laughed. "I know you won't."

"Same goes for you, ya know."

"Hey, I'm your aunt, show some respect!"

"You're not going to hold that against me, are you?"

"What do you think?" Adelphie smiled at her friend/nephew.

"I think I need to rally my cabin up and head over to dinner. Counselor duties call," Travis said. "I'll see you later, okay, Adelphie?"

"See you later, then," Adelphie said.

Before Adelphie knew it, her days began to follow a regular schedule: Travis would meet her at her cabin and walk with her to breakfast, she'd have sword fighting with Percy and Nico, archery with Apollo's cabin, tackle the obstacle course, canoe on the lake with her cousins or ride a horse (or Pegasus), sit with Travis before dinner, hang around with her cousins some more, and go to bed. Though each day was rather tiring, and she spent time with Travis dozing in her cabin, she was enjoying herself more than ever. She could tell she was getting in shape, and her muscles didn't hurt as much. Her sword abilities had improved greatly, as her cousin Tyson had forged her a brand-new sword, Tonnerre, on a one day trip to camp to visit Percy. Archery was also going well. Adelphie had become very good friends with Apollo's daughter, Helia. The two girls spent much time gossiping while shooting arrows at target. As Zeus's daughter, she enjoyed flying on the pegasi, especially Percy's favorite, Blackjack. Blackjack, ever-respectful to Percy, was just as kind to his master's cousin as he was to his master. Basically, Adelphie was finding camp amazing.

Three weeks after Adelphie's arrival at camp, Travis was knocking on her cabin door for breakfast. "Adelphie! Time to get up!"

"I am up, you twit!" Adelphie called from inside. Travis opened the door and went inside. "Good morning, by the way."

"Good morning, Aunty Adelphie," he said, in return for being called a twit.

"I'm too young to be an aunt," she laughed. "I'm younger than you!"

"So then I guess you should respect your elders, huh?"

Adelphie punched him lightly on the arm. "We don't want to be late for breakfast, do we?"

"After you, Adelphie," he said, holding her cabin door open for her. The two walked to the Dining Pavilion. "So, capture the flag's tonight," Travis said.

"Oh, my first capture the flag," Adelphie said. "I'm excited!"

"Hermes and Athena are captains this time around," he said. "Can we count on Zeus?"

"Duh."

"Connor and I are co-captains. You want to be on offense with us?"

"Yeah, sure. You want me to ask Percy and Nico to join us?"

"Percy's on Athena's side, cuz of Annabeth, them dating and all."

"Oh yeah, I forgot."

"But totally ask Nico if you want. I think we'll be okay with Zeus, Apollo, Demeter, Hades, and my own cabin."

"I can't wait! Just tell me what to do."

"I'll cover you the whole time, okay? Don't worry. We can do this."

"Any pranks involved with this?"

"Connor and I are going to set a few things up during free period today. You want to come with?"

"And join in the conspiracy? No thanks." She laughed, though. "I'll leave that to the best."

"Oh, c'mon, Adelphie, everyone thought you were my sister."

"I'll go with you on the next Ares raid," she promised. "You can show me how that works, too."

"Deal," Travis said. "I'll see you tonight, okay? Meet me at my cabin after dinner; we'll discuss strategy there and then head over for the game."

"See you later, Trav," Adelphie said. She sat down at her table, where her cousins were waiting for her.

"I guess you're on Hermes's side for capture the flag tonight," Percy said.

"And you're on Athena's," Adelphie replied. "Nico, which side are you on?"

"Undecided as of now," he answered. "But I'll probably stick with you."

"Oh, c'mon, Nico, she's been here three weeks! She's got Travis watching out for her, Helia to keep her company; she doesn't need us anymore!" Percy insisted.

"Yes I do," Adelphie said. "Who's going to keep training me? You guys are my family. I will always need you guys."

"Speaking of family," Nico said, "Have you called your mom at all since you got here?"

"I haven't," Adelphie suddenly realized. "I guess I've been having so much fun here, and so used to the idea of my new family, I completely forgot to tell her I'm okay. . . I'm such a horrible daughter, she must be worried out of her mind. . ."

"Calm down, cuz," Percy said. "After breakfast, we'll go back to my cabin and you can Iris-Message her."

"Okay," Adelphie said. "After breakfast, I'll talk to Mom, and then we'll do some sword fighting, and then I'll be off with Helia."

"We canoeing today?" Nico asked. "Or are you spending your free with Helia?"

"No, I'm with you guys," Adelphie said. "Helia has some activity. Besides, it's family time."

"If only Thalia was here," Percy said. "Real family time that would be."

"My half-sister, right?"

"That's her," Nico said. "She doesn't come around here often; she's a Huntress of Artemis. They hate Camp Half-Blood."

"I can't imagine why," Adelphie said with a smile. "I love it here!"

Percy and Nico laughed at their cousin's enthusiasm. She was just like them when they started camp. It must be a family thing.

After breakfast, Percy led Adelphie to the fountain in his cabin, which they would use to Iris-Message her mother.

"Tell me how this works, exactly," Adelphie said, fingering the golden drachma.

"Well, first, we need to make a rainbow," Percy said. "But there's already one. Next, you toss the coin in and say, 'Oh Goddess, accept my offering.' Then you say your mom's name and city, and behold: Message!"

Adelphie tossed the coin into the rainbow and said, "Oh Goddess, accept my offering." She waited a second and said, "Addison Cameron, Lower West Side."

Within seconds, the image of her mother appeared in the mist. "Mom?" Adelphie called.

Mrs. Cameron was startled. She looked around, then saw the image of her daughter. "Adelphie, dear, are you okay? Where are you? I heard about what happened at school, and then you never came home. . . I've been worried sick about you!"

"Mom, calm down," Adelphie said. "I'm okay. I'm at Camp Half-Blood. I made it here okay."

"So, you know who your father is now? And that you're a. . . demigod?"

"Yeah, I know. I'm just fine, though. I met a lot of people. Percy and Nico, they're here with me, they're my cousins. Say hi, you guys."

"Hello, Mrs. Cameron," Percy and Nico said.

"Have you made any friends?" Mrs. Cameron asked.

"Yeah, I have two," Adelphie answered. "Travis and Helia, they're pretty much my best friends. I see Travis before breakfast and dinner, and I have archery with Helia. . . It's really nice here, Mom."

"I'm just glad you're safe," her mother said. "Safe and happy. I was hoping nothing had attacked you and hurt you. . ."

"I was pretty beaten up when I got here," Adelphie said. "But Chiron, he's a centaur and runs all the activities, he let me sleep and all, and that night Zeus claimed me as his daughter. . . My first day was pretty rough, but I already had Travis getting me through it, and I met Percy and Nico the next day. . ."

"It sounds like you're having the time of your life, dear."

"I really am. And you know, I have a half-brother and half-sister, too. Everyone here is technically family."

"It's such a difference from being an only child, isn't it?"

"Yeah, it is. Chiron first thought I was a daughter of Hermes, and do you have any idea how many people there are in Hermes's cabin? That would have meant so many brothers and sisters. . . but I'm okay. The whole family thing is nice. I spend a lot of time with Percy and Nico."

"Just be careful, okay, dear? I'm relieved to know you're safe, but I'm still worried about you."

"I'll be fine," Adelphie promised. "I love you, Mom."

"I love you, too, Adelphie," her mother replied. And with that, the chat ended.

"Do you miss your mom?" Helia asked a few hours later in archery. Adelphie had just told her about the conversation she had that morning.

"Yeah, I miss her," Adelphie said, firing an arrow. It hit the bull's-eye. "But it's not like I'm all alone here. I have you and Percy and Nico."

"And Travis," Helia teased.

"And Travis," Adelphie repeated. "He's such a good friend."

"Oh, c'mon, Adelphie, anyone can tell you he's hot for you. And I think you're hot for him."

"You're hot for Max from Athena's cabin, everyone knows that."

"But everyone's more concerned with you, oh daughter of Zeus." Helia, too, made a perfect shot. "But while we're talking about Max. . . He waved at me this morning!"

"I'm telling you, he likes you," Adelphie smiled.

"I can't be sure just yet," Helia said. "I mean, he does say hello to me when he passes me, and he compliments me on my archery skills if he happens to pass while we're here, and he and I once spent a free period talking to each other, but I still can't definitely say he likes me."

"Someone's in denial!" Adelphie teased.

"Two someones. You're in complete denial about Travis."

"I don't like Travis. He doesn't like me. He's my friend."

"Adelphie, the guy's head over heels for you. Ever since your first day he's been looking out for you."

"That was because he thought I was his sister. He's been my friend since day one. And that's all we are."

"The whole sister thing I can understand. But really, Adelphie, to still be so close to you after we learn you're not siblings? He looked a little happy when Zeus claimed you; it meant he could date you!"

"Yeah, like he'd really want to date me."

"Gods, Adelphie! You're a child of the Big Three, you're pretty as can be, and you two are already close friends. Total dating opportunity!"

"You and Max have a way greater shot. He's so good for you. And he totally likes you!"

The rest of archery went on with Helia and Adelphie discussing the dominant boy in the other's life. They laughed and teased like sisters, close as sisters already. Before she knew it, Adelphie was on her way to the Hermes cabin to hang out with Travis.

Of course, Travis was waiting on the cabin porch for her. It was habit now; he was always watching for her arrival.

"Someone looks excited," he said as Adelphie walked up to him.

"Capture the flag is in three hours!" she cheered. "I really can't wait! I'm just having such a good day. I talked to my mom, Percy taught me this disarming move and I mastered it, archery with Helia was fun as heck, I got over the obstacle course without a single burn and drenched Nico while we were canoeing, and now I'm here with you. Each hour that goes by brings us one hour closer to the game!"

"That's how time works, Adelphie," he teased. "I'm glad you're having such a good day."

"Me, too," she said. "Are you?"

"Can't complain much," he said. "Connor and I set up quite a few traps for tonight. This is going to be quite a good game."

"Just make sure I don't hit any of those traps."

"Nothing's going to hit you, I promise. I've got your back."

"This sounds like a good game. I'll guard you as best I can."

"We've got each other," he smirked. "I'm liking this Zeus-Hermes alliance."

"So am I. You can count on me for anything your cabin needs!"

"Same goes for you. This alliance is working well already."

"It really is," Adelphie said.

"Why hello, Adelphie," Connor said, coming out of the cabin. "What a surprise to find you here with my brother!"

"I know, it's something totally different, isn't it?" Adelphie laughed. "Off to set another trap or two?"

"Oh, you know me so well," he said. "Me and two of my brothers are off to set a few more trip wires. And maybe go jack up some Hephaestus swords. Would you care to join us, Adelphie?"

"I'd love to, Connor, I really would, but I'm quite comfortable where I am, and a little too tired and lazy to get up. Next time, seriously, I'll go."

"I'll let you know when next time is. For now, you just enjoy this wonderful sunset with Travis. I'll see you after dinner, Adelphie."

"Have fun!" Adelphie called. "Trav, your brother is quite a piece of work."

"I am, too, you know. We are twins."

"But you're tolerable. He's just a comedy show."

"I'm good for you. He's just a flirtatious twit."

"He's a twit, just like you!"

"Didn't we discuss respecting elders this morning?"

"Every demigod needs a rebellious streak, am I right?"

"Oh, Adelphie, what am I to do with you?" Travis teased, putting an arm around her in a half-hug.

"Keep me safe tonight," she laughed. "I'm going to hold you responsible if I get hurt. But no pressure!"

"And the pressure just keeps building."

"I've got all confidence in you, Trav."

"Make sure you watch my back, too, Adelphie."

"We established we've got each other, didn't we?"

"Yeah, we did. I know we do."

"Oh, I forgot to mention, Nico's playing with us tonight."

"That's great! Nico is pretty strong. He can be on defense. I'm surprised he's not with Percy."

"He wants to watch out for me, as this is my first capture the flag."

"I've already got your back. You don't trust me?" He nudged her shoulder, his arm still around her.

"I totally trust you. Percy and Nico both are just looking out for me. We're pretty close already."

"Just like you and me. We've been best friends since your first day, haven't we?"

"Yeah, we really have," she said. "I couldn't have asked for a better best friend." She put her arm around him to return the half-hug.

From the porch of the Hades cabin, Percy and Nico watched their cousin, who seemed quite comfortable with Travis's arm around her.

"She's doing pretty well, isn't she?" Nico said. "She's got two friends that she's really close to, and us. . . She's gotten really good with that sword of hers, too. I'm afraid for the enemy at capture the flag tonight."

"It's like she was made for Camp Half-Blood," Percy laughed. "Again, it's like a family thing. I'm so proud, she's following in my footsteps."

"I'm part of this family, too, you know," Nico laughed. "She's like me, too. She gets through the obstacle course one-two-three. And her fighting style is more like mine than yours."

"We should take her to Olympus one day," Percy mused. "I'd like to see my dad, and Zeus should really want to see her. . . Poseidon would love to meet his niece."

"Zeus and Hades weren't so fond of meeting their nephew," Nico teased.

"Poseidon was pretty good about you, wasn't he?"

"I guess Poseidon would like to meet that pretty little cousin of ours," Nico said. "But I think we're going to have a hard time getting her away from Travis. Look at them! I think he's going to be so mad to let her go."

"They grow up so fast, don't they?" Percy said.

"You and Annabeth are going to be figuring that out pretty soon, aren't you?"

"NICO!" Percy yelled, though he knew Nico was teasing. "Annabeth and I aren't that serious."

"But you will be," Nico predicted. "Oh, look, they're getting up; time to go to dinner."

Percy and Nico smirked; they usually got up for dinner when Travis and Adelphie did. Watching their cousin adjust to camp and be with her friends was amusing enough. They followed Travis and Adelphie, who were now arm in arm, down to the Dining Pavilion.