Imperfect Perfection

Chapter five: The Two Blinding Lights

When we got to the pavilion, Nico and I split off. He heads over to a empty table, while I head over to Dan. I notice he's talking to the pajama boy(except now he's wearing actual clothes) and the blonde haired girl. "Hey." He looks down at me, smile on his face.

"Mal! We were just talking about you. This are my friends, Percy and Annabeth." I wave my hand, and mutter a small hi.

Percy looks at me, and I see his sea green eyes. His brown hair in a regular guy cut, and he looks like a tough guy. Not one to mess with.

"So Mal, what's your favorite thing to do?" Annabeth asks.

"Um, I don't really have a favorite. There's a lot that I love doing, but none I favor most of all."

She nods her head, then waits for me to keep going.

"Um, well I love swimming. The water just helps me unwind and relax. So does looking up at the stars at night, I love star gazing. Um, I love to sing, read, sometimes I paint. I also love cloud watching, and writing song lyrics."

She and Percy have curious looks on their faces, like I'm a puzzle and their trying to figure it out. I kinda shift my weight around, uncomfortable under their gazes.

"Okay, sorry." She exclaims, "I'm just trying to figure out who your parent is. It's weird, all your favorite things are from different gods."

I tilt my head, then I realize she's absolutely right.

Swimming- Poseidon
Stars- Artemis
Singing- Apollo
Reading- Athena
Painting- um, Iris maybe?
Sky- Zeus
Lyrics- Apollo

"Yeah, I guess so. And it doesn't help that I'm not sure if it's my dad or my mom."

She nods her head, hand on her chin. "I'm really interested to find out who claims you."

"Yeah, you and me both."

"Well," Percy begins, clapping his hands together, "I'd love to have a sister, so maybe we'll get lucky! I'll get a sister, and you'll get and awesome dad and brother!"

We all laugh, until a centaur comes over. "Andromeda, may I speak with you please?"

I gulp, then look over at Dan. He nods his head, then ushers Percy and Annabeth away. I turn towards the horse/man, having to tilt my head to look up at him.

"Hello. Do you know who I am?" I shake my head no, and he chuckles. "I am Chiron, the instructor of this camp. If you ever need something, or anything happens, always come straight to me." I nod my head, understanding.

"We can talk more later if you wish. As of now, go eat and give the offering." I tilt my head, slightly confused. "Um, the offering?"

"Follow your brother and the rest of the campers for that." With that, he walks/gallops off towards a really big house. I sigh, and head over to grab a plate. I pick it up, then look at Dan. "Where's the food?"

He laughs at me, then beckons me to sit down. "Think of what ever kind of food you want. Same with a drink." I give him a sideways glance, then do as he says. I think of the first meal me and Dan had, just the two of us.

Before my eyes, the food pops up on the plate. The pepperoni pizza, garlic bread, an amazing brownie, and chips. I look at the goblet and I can tell that it's sweet tea.

"Good gosh, that looks good!" I start to grab the pizza, when Dan grabs my hand. "Not yet. Offering first." I nod, then stand up along with him.

We head over to a fire, and I see people tossing in the best part of their meals.

When it's my turn, I toss in the brownie, and a few chips. "Um, godly parent? If you could let me know, like, who you are, i'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks. Um, have a nice day?"

I head back to the table, and sit down next to Dan and Leo. We have casual conversation, eating until it's time for the camp fire.

We all sit on logs, and sing to regular camp songs, like normal people. With the intensity of the songs, the flame glows brighter and taller. It's really cool.

Time passes by, and before I know it, we're all headed back to our cabins. Dan and Leo head over to their cabin, when I remember how I couldn't get in earlier.

"Hey Leo!" He spins around, and looks towards me. "Hey Mal!" I roll my eyes, then jog over to him. "So, how am I supposed to get into the bunker? I tried earlier, but I couldn't." A look of realization come over his face, and he hands me a glove from his tool belt.

"Wear the glove, then put your hand on the scanner. I'll add your prints to the scanner tomorrow." I nod, then start headed to the bunker. As I'm walking, I see a bright white light coming from somewhere. "Oh, geez what the heck is that?" I spin around, squinting, but I can't find the source.

People come out of their cabins, hands covering their eyes, then they all see me, and look above my head. Even Dan and Leo come out, but they just stand still, mouths ajar, gapping at me.

Chiron comes into view, and also looks above my head. He gets to one knee in a bow, then announces,

"All hail Andromeda Mallory, daughter of Apollo, the god of poetry, the sun, and healing." Everyone follows Chiron's example, getting on one knee. I look around stunned, until I even see Nico doing it in the distance.

I finally look above my head, to see a music note fading. I continue to stare where it was, not believing it. My dad is Apollo. Wow.

As I look back down to the campers, another blinding light shines through the area. This time, instead of white, it's a blue color. Everyone again shields their eyes, trying not to go blind.

We all stay like that, until it dims down so we can see. Suddenly gasps come from everyone, as again they look above my head.

Now confused, I look up to see a different symbol. But not a normal one. It's different, and it doesn't make sense to me.

Chiron looks baffled, and kneels once again. In an astonished voice, he announces the meaning of the blue lightning bolt over my head.

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"A descendant of Zeus, the king of Olympus and the sky, and Poseidon, ruler of the oceans!"
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Hai!
I bet you didn't see that coming, now did ya? Hehe :) I'm trying to make my story unique, so I had that. Also, I know The romance is slow, i just want her to settle in, have a best friend (Leo) and then have things progress with the guy(Nico) Just bare with me!

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