(Adelade's POV)

     I turned to leave, but Annabeth put a hand on my shoulder. "That wasn't nothing. You know exactly what that was about, don't you?" She asked. I didn't want to lie to her, but I didn't know what to say either. There was no way I could tell her that- well I  guess you don't know either. The thing is,  I knew I was half-blood from day one. It was never a secret, there was never some huge discovery, and there was never any doubt. I was a demigod- simple fact. So naturally,  school was filled with monsters. They always managed to influence my classmates before I defeated them and soon I was target number one for bullying. "Dumb blonde", "weak kid", "nobody", and some more elaborate insults I shouldn't repeat. I heard it everyday and even got beat up a couple of times. At first I was terrified. Then I met my mother. I realized what I had that they didn't. I was powerful, insanely powerful. You may be asking what physical powers a child of Athena might have, and that's where the truth comes. I am not a child of Athena. If I was, I'm certain I wouldn't have done what I did next. I used my powers to hurt them back. Every sharp word became sharp pain- to them. I don't know if I regret anything and  I may never know. But that girl, she was the first one I used my gift on. She thought she was tough but I caught her with the element of surprise and... I won't bother with details. She stayed away after that. But I recognized her immediately, and she recognized me. I can't believe she's a half-blood too. But as long as she doesn't tell anyone about me, I'll stay away from her. Besides, I've stopped using my powers on mortals- I have bigger battles to fight. That's why I'm at Camp Half Blood. I need to stay here and I know I have to say something to Annabeth, but how do you tell someone 'By the way, I lied and I'm not a child of Athena- oh, and she knows me because I used to beat her up.' Yeah, you can't.  So I just sigh and tell her what I can. "I think she went to my school, but I'm not sure what the dramatic reaction was all about." Before she could question I went through the portal to Camp Half Blood. Being eight I get the benefit of a doubt. Besides, that's not exactly a lie, is it? 

A/N

Hey guys, sorry it's been so long!! Lots has been happening and I got some writer's block about as soon as I tried to write this chapter (how ironic). Anyways, hope y'all like it and I'll try to update more often. Thumbs up to everyone who's stuck around this long