my half siblings, other children of Hecate after Chiron's whatnot thing back in the amphitheater. It turns out there were people inside the cabin when we visited, but only two of them decided to skip.

My entire Hecate demigod family was not a lot. It turns out I was their eighth camper and only five children of Hecate were year rounders. It was nearly time for dinner and I was still getting accustomed to my five siblings.

"Why do you have dirty blonde hair?" Keira asks, she was only a little older than me by a year but she was the person I felt a strong vibe to. Someone I'll get to hang out with a lot.

My hand immediately went to my hair, "I dyed it," I replied. I felt like I was an alien here inside, for I was the only one who had blonde hair. All of their hair had a dark tone, if not black.

Lou Ellen giggled, "Do you want it dark like ours?"

I contemplated for a bit before nodding, my roots were already showing anyway. "Does camp offer hair dye?" I asked

Keith, Keira's twin brother laughed out loud and was followed with a series of snickers from my other siblings.

"Yes, but it's a bit expensive. You can get a hair dye and ask one of the Aphrodite girls to dye your hair for fifteen drachmas but Gwen can give you a hair makeover for free. You choose," Keith explained, a teasing smile on his face.

My mouth dropped, I remembered my brother gave me money but I suppose I can use that money to buy him some camp keychains from the camp store.

"Can you really do that?" I turned to Gwen who nodded.

"We all can, but I can do it with least mistakes," She replied, getting her comb

"No way, is Hecate also a goddess for hairstyles?" I asked stupidly.

The entire cabin burst into laughter and I slumped back feeling a little embarrassed.

"No silly," Lou laughed, clutching her stomach. "We use magic!"

My eyes widened, "I thought only He- our mom can?"

"Do you want bangs? Curled hair? Or just the color?" Gwen asked, cracking her fingers.

"O-oh, just the color please," I squeaked

Gwen smiled, before snapping both her fingers. In an instant, my dirty blonde locks that I dyed to fit in with my friends back at home were now dark brown. Just as how it really is naturally.

"Can I do this as well?" My eyes sparkled with hope

Lou shrugged, "Sure, but you need to train for it. I give it maybe a week,"

I smiled, "I can't wait!"

"A week?" Harley, my other brother echoed.

Lou's demeanor suddenly changed, her face turned stoic. "I've told everyone about Treya, have I not?"

I was confused as hell. One moment we were all happy happy like we've been siblings all my life but the air changed, and the lights started flickering.

"Harley stop it," Lou warned and the lights immediately stopped flickering.

"Sorry Lou," Harley apologized, "I forgot,"

I raised my hand, "Is there anything I'm missing?"

Lou sucked in a breath, "You are strong Treya. You're stronger than any of us combined. You'll be able to learn sorcery in no time,"

"But Kaya said this power, whatever it is, it's depleted or whatever," I shrugged

Lou nodded, "She's right. That's why we're all going to focus all of our free time to train you,"

I gulped, "May I know why?"

"I can't tell you yet. I can't tell any of you yet, because I'm unsure of it. The day I confirm it is when I tell all of you," Lou sternly noted and everyone nodded.

"Can I ask one more thing?"

Lou's expression softened, "Go ahead,"

"Um, when-" I was interrupted by the rumbling of my stomach, I blushed as my siblings laughed again.

I looked down, "I was wondering when dinner would come,"

"In five minutes, but let's just go anyway" Lou snickered and the rest of my siblings cheered.

Keira walked beside me. I asked her a question immediately, "Does Lou get mad often?"

Keira shook her head, "Not always, I haven't seen her that bad since the Second Giant War but she's really chill. She's got a fun personality, don't worry"

"Second Giant War?" I echoed

Keira laughed, "You'll learn about it in class,"

Soon enough we all started eating. The mess hall was not packed but there were definitely a lot demigods. My mind can only imagine how it would look like if camp was full. I saw Hazel and desperately waved for her to sit with us but she only smiled back and shook her head before turning her attention on the boy in front of her.

"We're not allowed to sit with other cabins, did you not hear about that in the orientation film they showed you?" Keith asked, munching on his food.

I flushed, "I- I probably missed it,"

I looked back at Hazel who was having a serious conversation with the person in front of her.

"I heard the major three-"

"Big three?" Gwen interrupted

"Yeah, I heard they don't often have demigod children,"

"That's right, there was this oath- never mind long story, but the point is children of the big three are always powerful, they're dangerous" Harley explained

"Like those children of Pluto?" I wondered, glancing at Hazel again.

Lou nodded, "Yeah. But only Hazel is a child of Pluto. Her brother, Nico, is a son of Hades"

"Ah right," My mind wandering off to when Hazel told me that Hades might have had a counterpart but he was a completely different person.

My questions about Hazel and his brother stopped when I felt satisfied enough to know there was another cool demigod aside from her.

"Hey," I tapped Keira's shoulder

"Yeah?"

"Do they not serve drinks?" I ask, looking at my empty cup.

Keira smiled, "Speak to it. Whatever you want,"

"Seriously?"

"Yes!" Keira laughed

"Lemon Fruit Soda from Soda and Tea back at home," I whispered to the cup.

"Oh wait, with additional ice and a squeeze of cherry syrup" I added quickly

Soon enough, the cup was filled with the familiar liquid I drink almost everyday.

My eyes widened, "This is cool,"

"Your request was oddly specific, is it your favorite drink?" Keira asked as she bit on her barbecue.

I nodded, offering the cup to her, "Do you want a sip?"

Keira shook her head, "No thank you, I don't drink soda,"

Then the demigods started throwing their food to the fire. I was extremely alarmed. One of the things I could get accustomed here in Camp Half Blood was their food.

"W-why are we throwing food to the fire?" I ask nervously as Lou beckoned all of us to line up.

Gwen looked back at me, "To offer for our parent or the gods,"

"That's weird," I noted

Gwen chuckled, "You're a demigod daughter of Hecate, what can be weirder than that?"

I shrugged, "Touche,"

When I threw my food, I just copied what the other demigods did. Snapped their eyes shut, and prayed.

Hi mom, I have many questions but for now, I'll adjust here and train just like you wanted me to. I thought, not knowing if she could hear me or not.

But before I could turn back I paused, and snapped my eyes wide open when I heard someone whispering to me.

I looked behind me but Keira was speaking with my other siblings. I looked around again, but the whisperings got louder, I almost dropped my plate.

I tried to concentrate to listen to whatever was whispering. It might have been a ghost or some weird spirit but why should I be weirded out? Like Gwen said, I was a demigod, I belonged here because I could never be mortal enough no matter how much I wished to be.

Before I knew it I zoned out, and I was able to block out the noise of the fire and the rest of the campers. My eyes stayed glued on the fire, and I tried to decipher what the whispers were saying.

But it was inaudible.

"Treya?" I was snapped out of my thoughts when Lou touched my shoulder and looked at me with a face full of concern. My siblings' attention were also on me, their eyes boring into mine, as if I've done something wrong.

I shook my head, "Yes?"

"What's wrong?" She asked

I pursed my lips, but decided not to tell them. "I zoned out, sorry"

After a few moments of thinking what happened back there, I found myself sitting beside Keira and we were in the amphitheater. Chiron was speaking again but before him, Apollo's children were singing and the rest of the campers were making a riot before that. Completely normal.

"I'd like to introduce to you our new half-blood, Treya Shaw" Chiron announced

I panicked, but Keira beckoned me to stand and mouthed to me it'll be fine.

"Helloimtreyanicetomeetyouthankyou" I said in a quick manner before sitting back down.

Chiron laughed, "She's a bit shy. Have you been cla-"

Lou immediately stood up, "She's our sister. She's Hecate's daughter,"

Another camper stood up, "But has she been claimed?"

Lou glared, and for a moment I could feel the tension rise as her eyes almost glowed but she clenched her fists, "No, but I talked to Hecate myself. We expected her arrival,"

"So we aren't really sure if she's Hecate's daughter because she hasn't been claimed," another piped up and rumbles of agreement came through.

I wanted to curl up into a ball, I didn't like being talked about when people passed words like a ball.

Lou hissed, and brought her hand up but Keith and Harley immediately had to bring her down but a cough was heard and someone raised their hand.

Chiron nodded, as if beckoning for the person to speak. I couldn't see very well because I had slumped further down my seat but I immediately sat up straight when I heard Hazel's voice.

"I can vouch for the Hecate Cabin. Frank and I arrived the same time Treya did, and she was accompanied by an empousa" She said, standing up.

But the crowd erupted into fits of whispers.

"Accompanied?"

"By a monster?"

Kim and Kaya may be a little weird but they were not monsters.

Chiron started speaking up again, but his voice was drowned by whispers.

Loud clapping peaked through, and the voices died down. Someone else had stood up, and glared at the entire crowd. "Be quiet! Chiron's speaking,"

Her gray eyes were intimidating, and she managed to shut everyone up, which was amazing.

I saw her in the orientation film.

"Who is she?" I asked Keira

"Annabeth, daughter of Athena" Keira answered in a hushed tone, not wanting to be caught by Annabeth whose eyes still swarmed through the crowd to make sure everyone was quiet.

"It's now a bit rare for the gods and goddesses to claim their children a little bit late, but I would have to go with Lou Ellen. Treya may stay at the Hecate cabin, and I will talk to Lou later. We will not argue any more matters on this topic since Treya isn't a threat to anyone, she just arrived so please let us not overwhelm her" Chiron said

Keira rolled her eyes, "Chiron's right, people nowadays make everything such a big deal,"

"I'm worried," I bit my fingernails

Keira smiled and gave me a pat on the shoulder, "Don't be. Lou will handle it fine,"