Madison was awoken shortly after she gotten to sleep by someone banging on her door, "What?" she yelled in response. A fellow camper responded, "Chiron's holding a meeting in 5 minutes in the amphitheater. They've heard news from Percy." Madison inhaled sharply, suddenly very concerned for her friends, "I'll be there."
Madison took a seat in the front row of the amphitheater waiting on Chiron to start the meeting. She decided to never mention the Siren song to him and hoped he'd do the same.
"Good evening, campers," Chiron began as he took the stage with Mr. D, "I've gathered you all here to inform you that we haven't heard from Clarisse but Percy left as well and it would seem that he's gotten himself kidnapped by Luke on the Andromeda." Chiron's news was received by gasps through the audience of campers. Madison wasn't sure why he was making this announcement unless he was planning to send another group out on a rescue mission. Chiron continued, "I will be leaving camp after this meeting to help them. Mr. D will be here to keep the camp protected but all of you are expected to stay on guard for anything that might attempt entry. Just this morning, Sirens attempted to take out our guard. That is all," he finished as he made his way off the stage for Mr. D to dismiss everyone.
Madison raced into the woods, while the others began a game of capture the flag, to find Chiron. Luckily, she had beat him and she could see him coming toward her from the camp. "Chiron, I'm coming with you," Madison announced once he was close enough to sense her presence. Chiron sighed, knowing he shouldn't have had anyone summon her to the meeting, "You will not. You are the strongest fighter of the campers left and I can not leave them completely unarmed," he explained as he had reached her and begun to walk past. Madison followed, "Don't you think my scent is putting the camp in further danger? And you really shouldn't go alone. I'm an asset to the mission because you have no idea what kind of monsters Luke has on that boat," she stated making her argument. "Please return to camp, Miss Collins," Chiron responded, ignoring her pleas. Madison stopped briefly, unsure if she should push him, he had never called her by her last name, "Chiron, you should take me because its a great training opportunity. Not many campers have had the privilege of fighting at your side," she urged once more, hoping the logic and flattery would be enough. Chiron stopped walking and turned back to face her, "You have made one good point and that this is a good training opportunity. Climb on," he instructed. Madison hesitated because of the Siren song and because she knew it was a great honor for a centaur to allow anyone to ride them, "Are you sure?" she questioned. Chiron rolled his eyes, "Speed is of the essence and I can go much faster than you, Madison." And with that they were off.