The Adventures of Atlanta Johnson: The Golden Arrows

Chapter 4: I Meet My Father, Well.... Sorta

When I woke up, Harmony and Andy were nowhere in sight. Just a pale, dark haired boy leaning on the doorway, staring at me.
When my eyes flew open and I looked at him, his dark brown eyes widened. He finally said: "Bout time you woke Atlanta."
I tried sitting up only to wince back in pain. The boy put his hand on my shoulder and helped me sit up.
"Who are you? And where are my friends?" I asked impatiently.
"Your friends are exploring camp, and I'm Drake." He said.
I looked out the window, wondering where I was, and where my friends were. After a long pause I asked: "Why aren't they here like I am?"
"When we found you guys they woke up immediately, we took you here because you were hurt from what you did, but what you did was pretty damn heroic." Drake answered.
"What did I do?" I asked quietly.
"Well, you left you mom when she was in grave danger, and you killed that hellhound like it was nothing." He replied.
I was silent for a moment, before I said: "Did I really?"
Drake smiled "Yep, all by yourself, your a great hero so far."
I thought about that comment, and I remembered what happened with Mr.King and Maxwell, how I had protected them.
"Yeah, I guess I am." I finally said.
Drake smiled again. He had a cute smile. With his shaggy dark hair and deep brown eyes you wouldn't think so.
"Do you wanna see around camp?" He asked.
I nodded, and he offered me his hand. I took it and he help me up, giving me support by holding my back straight.
As we walked around camp, Drake explained about everything we passed. When we got to a U-shaped line of log cabins we stopped. And Drake explained each one. " These are the cabins for us demigods. This one is-"
"Wait what?" I interrupted. "What does demigod mean?"
"A demigod is half-god, half-human. That's what everyone here is."
"Including me?" I asked.
Drake nodded.
"What cabin do I stay in?"
He shrugged. "Depends who your parent is."
"My mom, is Anna Johnson, She lives on Long Island."
Drake shook his head. "I mean your father Atlanta, I knew your mom told you he left, but she just did that so you wouldn't figure out who you were to early. He left for a reason. Atlanta, your dad is one of the Greek Olympians."
I shuddered, and Drake grabbed my shoulder. He started to speak, then a horn sounded in the distance.
Drake looked off towards the sound, then looked at me again, and grabbed my hand. "c'mon, it's time for dinner."

As we walked into the pavilion,we were Greeted by Harmony and Andy.
"Oh my gosh Atlanta!" Harmony said, her gold eyes shining "This camp is amazing!"
Andy began to speak, but he was interrupted when a big THUD sounded behind us. Everyone fell silent and turned toward the head table, where a horse/guy was standing.
"Hello everyone! Here are announcements, we have three new campers today, Harmony, Andy, and Atlanta."
Everybody clapped while we walked up there. When we got up there, the horse/guy clapped me on the back, and said: "This, is brave Atlanta, who single handedly, killed the hellhound."
Everybody cheered. When I blushed, Drakes lips erupted into a huge, wild grin, and he gave me two thumbs up.
Just then, I say a ray of yellow light, and it swirled around the pavilion before settling over Harmony's head.
"Wow, that was quick." someone murmured to my right.
The horse/guy shook of his surprise, then cleared his throat and said: "The God of music, the sun god. All bow to Harmony, daughter of Apollo."
I looked over at Harmony, who was wide-eyed. "A....Apollo?" She stammered.
Andy clapped her back. "You got claimed Harmony."
I shot Drake a look saying : "meet me later." and Drake nodded. I ran to Harmony and have her a big hug. "Congrats Harms." I said happily.
She smiled. "Thanks."

When I caught up with Drake, I immediately asked: "How did she get claimed?"
Drake gave me a stern look, "Her dad- Apollo- decided it was time to claim her as his daughter."
"Have you been claimed?"
He nodded. "My dad is Hermes."
I thought about that before I asked: "When will I be claimed?"
Drake shrugged. "Could be days, could be years. But I'm pretty sure you'll be claimed very soon."
I smiled. "Hopefully."
Drake smiled back. "Come on, time for the sing-a-long."

The next morning we all gathered at the pavilion again for breakfast and I sat at the head table with Andy, and the horse/guy that I now knew as Chiron. After we had breakfast, he called me up.
"Who wants Atlanta for their team?" Since she isn't claimed yet, she'll need a team." He told the camp.
The entire Hermes cabin raised there hands. Apparently, Drake had told them about me. The Ares cabin, and the Apollo cabin also has their hands up. So I had to choose.
"Umm... I guess I'll choose the Apollo cabin." And they cheered.
"Very well." Chiron said. "Atlanta will be on the....." Chiron stopped talking, and was looking at the sky. Everyone else was looking there too.
When I looked up, I saw a glowing, green trident, looming above my head. I couldn't believe it. I was claimed.
Chiron cleared his throat. "It is known. Earthshaker, creator of horses, all bow to Atlanta, daughter of the Sea god.

I ran into Harmony, Andy, and Drake as I was heading to my new cabin. Harmony and Andy were super happy for me, but Drake seemed distant.
Are you okay Drake?" I asked.
"Yea, you don't need to worry... yet." Drake said, then ran off.
As I was watching him, I saw Harmony and Andy glanced at each other.
I turned, and asked in a stern voice: "Do you guys know something I don't?"
"Like Drake said, don't worry about it." Andy replied.
I clenched my fists. I hated being in the dark. I made a note to self to as Drake or Chiron about it.
As I headed to my new cabin, I thought about the day, I couldn't believe my father was Poseidon. After all these years wondering who he was, and why he left us. I was finally beginning to understand.