I stumbled through the greenery. Hera had dumped her on top of a random hill in the middle of the forest. She had no clue where the Hades she was and no way to contact anyone. The only thing I had was my knife and that was kept firmly in the tight grip in my hand. My vision was blurry thanks to tears that wouldn't stop welling up in my eyes. Stop it! I scolded myself, Annabeth Chase doesn't cry! Suddenly the sound of a snapping twig not far from my position halted me in my tracks. I held my breath and listened to the sound of the forest. At first, there was nothing but the sound of birds and trees rustling in the wind. I was about to keep moving when there was another twig. That time, closer than the last. I lifted my dagger. "Who's there?" I yelled out into the green.

There was a growl, almost like the one a kitten makes. More like a mew. It came from directly in front of me. My feet spread themselves into a battle stance. "Percy have my back-" I began to say. I looked around and almost burst into tears again. Percy was miles away, dying. Without me. The growls came again, this time it was like they were coming from directly under my feet. I looked down and almost stabbed the creature in fright. It was a Chimera. But small. Smaller than Small Bob and it looked harmless. But, it was a monster and it could have helped something bigger poison Percy. I lifted my blade, still staring the small creature down. I mewed again and blinked at me with it's big eyes. It's tiny snake-tail swished back and forth, letting out small hisses and flicking it's forked tongue. The goat just looked at me and bleated. "Gods," I muttered, "curse you tiny beast."

Footsteps pounded through the forest and three people burst out in front of me. Two boys and a girl. They stared at me. At the blade raised, ready to bring down upon the Chimera. The girl screeched and ran forward. She scooped the monster up and glared at me like I killed a kitten or something. The tallest boy stepped forward. "Name yourself!" He ordered and drew a sword from a leather belt on his waist.

I tightened my grip on my knife, "I am Annabeth Chase."

The girl grinned and screamed, dropping the Chimera from her arms, "oh my Gods! It's Annabeth Chase!"

I warily lowered my arm. They didn't seem like a threat. "Yeah. And who are you?"

The boy spoke again, "I'm Tom Jones, son of Apollo. That next to me is Jarad Morning, son of Ares and the girl is Sarah Anne Spoke, daughter of Hermes. We know all about you, Annabeth Chase... And your partner Percy Jackson! I'm sorry about him by the way."

Suddenly, a huge hellhound came running right towards me. I screamed and held up my knife but was was knocked over. I tried to stab the monster but was interrupted by it licking me?

"Martha! Come here you giant brute!" I heard the girl yell. The hound whined but got off me and headed to where Sarah Anne held out her hand. The hellhound sat and she ruffled under its chin affectionately. "What's going on?" I demanded, looking between the weird demigods and the usually very murderous monsters they seemed to be fond of.

Sarah Anne grinned and motioned for me to follow her. "Follow us," Tom said and I reluctantly let my feet drag me after them and through the forest.

Update! And this book is officially of HIATUS. How does everyone like the new characters? What do you think is going to happen?