Camp Half-Blood

Chapter four: Artemis and Apollo

I am lost in the mass jumble of people when a boy that looks a little like Jaydon bumps in to me.  His blonde hair and blue eyes matching mine, but his are more blue because mine have a hint of green.  My own hair hangs down to only just touch my shoulders, and is perfectly straight, whereas his is wavy and short.
        "Sorry."  He says, "Oh, and I believe you about the Artemis thing.  She never seemed quite right to me.  Hey, since your new, want me to show you around?"  He's being bay to friendly, but I needed that.
        "Sure, why not."  I say willingly and follow him as he points to different land marks.  When he finishes, he holds out his hand to me to shake and says,
        "Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon."  I take his hand and respond,
        "Paige Woodlyn, daughter of Artemis."  He smiles and shakes my hand.  I give him my lopsided smile back.  We start walking to where he says we can find the camp leader.
        "So, is Jaydon your brother?"  He asks to make conversation, I assume.
        "Yeah.  And only a few hours ago were we told that we were twins and that Artemis was our mother.  I thought my Dad was going crazy."  I force a laugh which comes out more as a huff.
        "Cool."  He responds, "Like Artemis an Apollo."  He smirks and I notice his smile is slightly lopsided as well.
        "Yeah, I guess so."  I settle down, then realize what I forgot; it's always something.
        "My Dad said he contacted her and she said to meet us here."  I say quickly so I won't forget it.  He stops dead in his tracks.
        "You should go look for her then."  He says, "By yourself.  She might not show up if I'm here.  She and Poseidon aren't exactly best buddies."  I giggle and say,
        "Ok.  Later then."  And wave as he walks away.  When I turn around, there she is, and someone I can't quite see is behind her.  Her skin has a silver-gold  glow to it, her hair light brown and her eyes blue like mine.  I smile at her, suddenly feeling a little nervous.  She smiles back.
        Her form is that of a fifteen year old, but it doesn't seem to bother me.  I know she's not really that age.  The boy behind her steps up next to her with a smile and face identical to hers.  Apollo.
        "I can't believe I'm seeing you in person."  She breathes.  Apollo seems less excited.
        "No offence or anything, but you weren't supposed to exist."  Well, what a ray of sunshine he is.  Artemis hits him with her elbow in the rib cage.
        "It's not your fault, don't let anyone tell you otherwise."  She says, glaring at Apollo.  He puts his hands up as if to say 'what'd I do?!'.  
        "Nobody believed you, did they?"  Apollo asks after putting his hands down.  I shake my head.
        "Hey, that's okay.  I wouldn't believe you either."  She laughs, and so do I.  I hear footsteps behind me and turn around to see Jaydon walking up to us.  Artemis beckons him forwards when he looks nervous.  He settles into a spot next to me, lined up with Apollo.
        "Twins?"  Apollo asks.  Artemis nods.
        "Figures."  He huffs, "Archery too." He nods to my quiver and I'm suddenly aware that I have nowhere to put my stuff.  I feel more than a little embarrassed for reasons unknown.  Artemis seems more like my best friend than my mother.  I shiver at the word in my head.
        "Listen, usually at this camp, you're put into cabins depending on who your immortal parent is, and I'm pretty sure there's no Artemis cabin.  So you,"  She looks at Jaydon, "Will be sharing with the son os Poseidon.  And you,"  she looks at me, "Will be sharing with the daughter of Aphrodite.  Good luck with that.  I hope to see you again soon.  Goodbye."  And with that she and Apollo disappear an a burst of silver and gold light.
        I turn to Jay, who has a confused look on his face.
        "I think I'm her favorite."  I say.
        "Well of course you are.  We're twins and you're the girl.  She has a twin and she's the girl."  I elbow him in the rib cage.  Like mother like daughter.
        "The son of Poseidon gave me a tour.  His name is Percy and his cabin is over there."  I say, pointing to where he told me he stayed.
        "Well, what a coincidence because the daughter of Aphrodite gave me a tour and she said I was hot.  And that her cabin is over there.  Oh, and her name is Silena."  I giggle and follow his finger to a large pink cabin.  This is going to be a long stay.  We make our way to our respective roommates'.