Ok I'm gonna make another no mist even though I know they won't exist but I just like it when they can rub it in people's faces that they're way better than them and have been through a lot more than them.

I had run away from home. I will admit it to myself. I had run away from an abusive father and a drunk mother. I was walking deeper and deeper into the woods and suddenly the trees separated. There was an old-looking entry way in the middle of New York's hills. That's not weird at all. Considering the circumstances at home, I was brave enough to go through and check it out. It wasn't dark yet but the sun was starting to set. There had to be some kind of shelter if there's a rock arch.

I was soon confronted by a field of grass and I looked up. There were a bunch of kids, kids my age, in orange shirts chasing each other, walking around, or playing with swords. Wait... swords, orange shirts, middle of hills.... Something clicked in my mind. Was this the rumored Camp Half-Blood? The Greek gods had revealed themselves after the "mist" had weakened. It was rumored that their children had a camp where they trained to fight and lived life without fear of monsters. After the mist started disappearing, demigods and gods had built "monster-safe" buildings because they knew monsters didn't ignore mortals anymore. There was one on every block and had some people guarding to help them in. After a few incidents when people couldn't out run them, the leaders around the world had made a worldwide law where you had to go to the gym at least 4 times a week. It was that serious. World leaders actually agreed with each other like what? Anyways...

I looked around and the people didn't seem to notice me until a guy on a horse started towards me. Wait... I squinted and then my eyes widened. It was a centaur! I freaked and considered running, but he had already confronted me.

"I've never seen you around before." He said, "are you a new camper?"

I was debating whether or not to lie, but I decided to be truthful since they might kill me if I lied. "No, I'm a mortal as far as I know. But before you kill me-" I was cut off by a laugh.

"Ahaha son we won't kill you. Our job is to protect mortals. And you answered honestly, which is hard with humanity."

"Thanks? I just ran away from home and saw the rock arch and was hoping for some shelter."

"Well, this is mainly for demigods, but I guess we could accept a mortal as long as you agree to certain oaths you have to take."

"REALLY?!?! THANKS!!"

"Well, the conditions are that you never tell anyone where you are or are going to, don't talk about if outside of camp, and you have to train along as a demigod. We should also say you are a demigod so you're treated the same. My looks, I would say you look like a son of Hermes, but you don't act like it. You could be a son of Athena or even Aphrodite. Aphrodite would work the best because her children's personality doesn't have any standards. You're also handsome. Ok we'll say that I saw you be claimed as the son of Aphrodite right as you came into camp with a satyr. I'll have a saytr in on this."

"Ok thanks!" I said gratefully. I did not want to go back home. Most likely, my dad would start beating me and my mom would just sit at the dining room table watching and drinking. I was broken inside but I didn't show it. I noticed that I had almost started crying and quickly wiped my tears and put a smile on my face.

Chiron had someone show me around and I stared in awe at all the mythological features. Then, my guide brought me to the Aphrodite cabin and I gaged at the stench of perfume and make-up. I entered the cabin cautiously, wondering what could be inside. Well, all there was was a bunch of guys and girls with a great fashion sense. I looked down at my own clothes, which had dirt smudges and rips in the fabric, and felt completely out of place.

"Aw honey, let's clean you up; you look all torn up." Someone from the cabin said. She brought me a black t-shirt and jeans with Nike shoes. She shooed me into the bathroom to shower and change. Then, she got some hair gel and did my hair. When I looked in the mirror, I could barely recognize myself. I looked like one of those jocks from school that bullied me. Despite the bad experience with this look, I loved it. The girl taught me how to gel my hair like how she did and I thanked her.

"What's your name?" I asked.

"Lacy." She replied.

"I'm Isaac, nice to meet you." I said.

"Nice to meet you too! You'll love the head counselor, Piper. She's awesome." Lacy told me, excitedly.

*time skip to next week*

Ok, don't hate on me since Lacy was supposed to be my half sister, but she's so pretty. When we were in the dining pavilion, while I was eating, I stared at Lacy, her being completely oblivious. I wanted to tell her I wasn't her sibling so we could be together but what if she didn't feel the same way? Thinking of this, my mood went down and Lacy noticed.

"What's wrong?" She asked.

"Just thinking." I replied, trying to hide my blush.

"AHHH YOU'RE BLUSHING!!! SPILL!! YOU LIKE SOMEONE!" Lacy squealed.

"N-no I-i don't like anyone." I stuttered.

"Stuttering is a sure sign. Spill! Please? I won't tell anyone." She asked with the baby eyes. As much as I wanted to give in, I knew I couldn't.

"Someone from my school. Her name's... Cali... ya." I lied.

"OOOOO CALI AND ISSAC!!!" Lacy whisper screamed. But that didn't really help much considering we were eating at one table with 8+ other people.

"AHHH SPILL! WHO'S THIS CALI?" They all asked. (Anyone can relate when friends find out you like someone? *raises hand*)

The entire way back, they were asking me questions. I went straight to the bathroom and locked the door, but I could still hear them through the door. I wanted to tell at least one person that I wasn't a true son of Aphrodite. She had forgiven me with a grey dove symbol above my head while I was talking to Chiron the other day. I was asking him about me telling other people about me not being real and he told me it was my choice. So, after much thought, I decided to tell Piper. I had gotten to know her more and she offered a lot of advice.

I walked out of the bathroom and dragged Piper with me outside and started running to lose the others. Piper was running next to me asking what was going on. When I was sure we lost them, I slowed to a walk and sat on a log. Piper sat next to me and looked at me expectantly.

"What is it?" She asked.

"Ok what I'm about to tell you is a secret only between us. Ok?" I said with  a straight face.

"Ok." She replied, sensing my seriousness. And I told her my story. She looked at me sadly when I told her about my parents and I felt a tear go down my cheek. She wrapped me in a hug and I cried.

"I'm proud to be your not really sister. No matter what your dad told you, always know our cabin will be with you no matter what." Piper whispered into my ear.

"I know." I sniffled. "But there's something I haven't told you yet... I like Lacy."

Silence. I thought she was going to think I was weird or something and I looked away. I heard a laugh and I thought she was laughing at me, but when I turned to look at her, she was smiling wide.

"AWWW ISSAC!!!" She squealed.

I rolled my eyes. Aphrodite kids, am I right?

"YOU GOTTA TELL LACY!!" She said.

"But what if she doesn't like me in the same way?" I asked.

"Actually, you don't have to tell her, she's heard all of this." Piper grinned, mischievously.

"Wait what?" I asked, flabbergasted. (Don't you just love that word?)

That's when I noticed a person hiding in the bush, watching us. She stepped out and I nearly fainted. It was Lacy, along with a few other people. She walked to me and I thought she was going to slap me for liking her. And she did. Slapped me across the cheek and then hugged me. That's when I cried all over again.

She whispered encouraging words into my ear, making me relax. When I had finally stopped crying, she stood on her tippy toes and kissed me. I froze.

"Haha you're too cute." Lacy giggled. I blushed and looked at the ground.

"Aw where's the Issac I know and love?" She wined.

Then I grinned. And for the first time in a long time, it was a real smile, full of joy. Lacy hugged me again and I put my arm around her.

"So, will you go out with me?" I asked her.

"Of course dummy." She giggled.

So, from then on, I still stayed in the Aphrodite cabin, but I had gotten a girl that I know loved me. I could finally forget my past and live for the future with full joy.

And... done. Ok sorry it took so long. But this is 1647 words and growing. I was also super busy last week. Ok, thanks for reading!

Published: December 11, 2016