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So Leo knew that this would be a long trip and did not know what to expect. Especially the camp being in Greece, having to deal with all this snow on the way, and essentially trekking all the way there. That was something no one thought to tell him, though maybe that was a thing with being a child or Ares. Making him into a proper warrior or something like that by doing all of this. Leo would feel that familiar sense of annoyance and bitterness. The last thing he needs is a warrior talk or prep by his father after all this time. But then Leo remembers why he is coming here, not for him but for her, his mother. Leo deeply breathed in and out at the thought. All he wants is not to have to deal with his father while at camp.                    

As he was looking ahead and thinking more about this. He was lost in his head and did not hear the sounds of footsteps behind, and an unexpected [color=9966CC]"hello,"[/color] took him by surprise. 

Leo quickly turned to his right, the source of the sound, and found a young white haired woman next to him. Though surprised, Leo still kept his cool somewhat and sounded annoyed. [color=CD5C5C]"Do you have to sneak up on me like that?"[/color] 

The whited haired woman simply replied. [color=9966CC]"Well, I was trying to get your attention earlier, but you were not saying anything, so I thought about doing it close up."[/color] Sofia had a forgiving smile on her face. [color=9966CC]"I was not trying to scare you or anything."[/color] 

Leo then turned his head back behind him and slowly then back to Sofia and sighed. [color=CD5C5C]" Then that is my fault for being in my head that deep that I could not hear you. Sorry."[/color] Leo's attempt at an apology.

[color=9966CC]"It is fine, no harm done, and I bet people here do have some thoughts to think about."[/color] Sofia, look at Leo in his eyes. [color=9966CC]"People like us, I mean."[/color]   

Leo quickly realized what she meant since who else would be coming down this way. [color=CD5C5C]"Demigods, you mean."[/color] 

[color=9966CC]"Yep,"[/color] she quickly replied and took a moment to speak. [color=9966CC]"First time coming here and first time meeting a fellow demigod."[/color] She put her hand out to him. [color=9966CC]"I am Sofia."[/color]

Leo shook with a firm grip, [color=CD5C5C]"I am Leo, and yeah, this is my first time here and meeting someone like me."[/color] Leo gave a short nod, [color=CD5C5C]"it is nice and being able to talk to people like us. Besides having to walk all this way." [/color]

Sofia gave a smile, [color=9966CC]"Yeah, that does sound nice, and yeah, I would have liked it better if it was not snowing."[/color] Her smile turned into an uneasy frown. 

Leo looked a bit concerned, [color=CD5C5C]"What is the matter? Something about camp or something?"[/color]

Sofia took a moment to say something and sounded worried. [color=9966CC]"Well, while I would normally be the opposite of this, it is mainly about my father. Hades, as I was told... has not done good things to demigods like the ones at camp."[/color] Sofia looked ahead and then back at Leo. [color=9966CC]"So I am a bit worried about how the camp will treat me, with me being a daughter of Hades."[/color] 

 Leo sounded concerned and looked at Sofia with worried eyes. [color=CD5C5C] What did your father do?"[/color]

[color=9966CC]"From what my mother told me... and I am not sure if it is all that he has done, but one thing he apparently tortured a camper."[/color] Sofia sounds more concerned, [color=9966CC]"So I imagine that that camper may not like or hate me."[/color] 

Leo took a moment to think and spoke in a semi serious tone. [color=CD5C5C]"I know that is bad, and I wonder if my father did anything but, you are not Hades. Hades did that, not you, you did not harm anyone. You said it was your first time here, and well, they may not hate you for something you did not do, or yeah they can be petty and treat you badly because of what your father did. But you are still heading to camp anyway and not with him."[/color] 

Sofia stopped in her tracks and stared at Leo with relieved eyes. [color=9966CC]"I... that is nice of you to say. Especially, since we just met and.... "[/color] Sofia walked up to Leo and gave him a warm hug. [color=9966CC]"I hope you are right about that, or else I have another reason to hate my father."[/color] Sofia let out after a minute and had a big smile on her face. [color=9966CC]"But thanks and who is your father anyway?"[/color] She started to walk again to camp. 

[color=CD5C5C]"Do not mention Sofia, and I hope so too, the campers will not hold anything against you for something your father did."[/color] Leo being genuine and had a half smile on his face as well until she asked him who his father was. Leo, being hesitant at first, did not sound happy about who his father was.[color=CD5C5C] Ares, he is my father, and I am kinda surprised he wanted me here."[/color] Leo started to walk with her again.

[color=9966CC]"Why do you sound not happy about that?"[/color] Sofia wondered and stared at Leo. [color=9966CC]"Something your father did what?"[/color] 

[color=CD5C5C] To put it bluntly.... we had a bad first meeting."[/color] Saying it as a matter of factly. 

[color=9966CC]"How did you go and did you two not click or was it something you or he said?"[/color] Sofia is now curious about what the backstory here was.

[color=CD5C5C] Things got heated, and I tried to punch him in the face."[/color] Saying it straight and to the point. 

Sofia looked at Leo with a face that screamed, you did what now and quickly uttered a reply with a raised pitch. [color=9966CC]"Wait, you tried to legitimately try to punch your father. Ares, the god of war, in the face?"[/color]

[color=CD5C5C]"Well, when you say it like that..." [/color] Leo put his hands in his pockets and looked a bit ashamed, but was not. [color=CD5C5C]"I just got angry at him, and when he insulted my mom... I lost it, and while he did not hit me. He did almost choke me out, and for two years, I was free of him until he sent me a message about coming here to be safe."[/color] Leo does not sound like he fully realized how it all sounded until now, since this is the first time he has talked about it with someone. 

Sofia, with a shocked look on her face, would only say. [color=9966CC]"That is bad Leo, I mean a parent should never harm their child or try to and..."[/color] Sofia had a disapproving look on her face as she shook it twice. [color=9966CC]"Well, I guess he still cares about you, to want to keep you safe about coming here, but why are you here?"[/color] Sofia looked with annoyed eyes, [color=9966CC]"I would just say fuck that and not listen to the old man"[/color]

[color=CD5C5C]"My mother is the reason I am here." [/color] Leo signed, [color=CD5C5C]" She was worried about my safety after getting the message, convinced me to come here. So I am here for her and not him."[/color] Leo tried to give a smile, but it would not work, and his face stayed as it was. 

[color=9966CC]"That makes sense, Leo, since my reason for being here is because of my mother. Hades has so far not tried to contact me, and she wanted me to be safe from him, so here I am."[/color] Sofia took a moment to think, [color=9966CC]"I guess that means we both have reasons to not like our fathers. Funny how that works."[/color] 

Leo let out a short chuckle, [color=CD5C5C]"Yeah, funny how that works out, and we have something else in common. Bad fathers." [/color] Leo saying it how it is and felt some relief. Since he is not the only one with a father they hate, he wondered if the story is the same for the other demigods. It would be something to him if it were, and he is not quite sure how that works if anyone hated their godly parent at camp. Like what is the point of being there in that case. 

Still, as Leo started to bring a word, Sofia stopped him and pointed straight ahead. [color=9966CC]"Look, a wooden wall,"[/color] Sofia exclaimed, and as Leo would soon see as well as they got closer. [color=9966CC]"I bet that is camp!"[/color]

[color=CD5C5C]"Finally, I was getting worried I would have to walk more today."[/color] 

Sofia had a mischievous look on her face as a funny thought came to mind, and she looked at Leo.[color=9966CC]"I bet I can beat you there first."[/color] She said and quickly started running to the front entrance. 

[color=CD5C5C]"Oh, Oh no you don't,"[/color] and Leo ran after her and to the front entrance. 

To Sofia's folly, Leo would clearly get there first and wait for her to reach the entrance. She would stop at the front entrance despite her clear loss. [color=9966CC]"I see you are better suited to running in the snow than I am."[/color] Sofia, chin up and still looking confident with a smile on her face. [color=9966CC]"Remind me to bet on you when someone else tries to beat you in a race."[/color]

[color=CD5C5C]"Will do,"[/color] Leo turned to inspect the front entrance. A wooden gate, and after looking around some, he found a small metal angled box that read biometric scanner. Leo's eyebrows were raised, and he looked at it confused. [color=CD5C5C]"Is it really that easy?"[/color] Leo said as he pressed his thumb on the scanner, and the gate opened. [color=CD5C5C]"Uh, I guess even a camp for demigods, they still have some magical tech and have our fingerprints.."[/color] Sounding, amazed by this discovery. 

[color=9966CC]"I guess so, but it's time to go inside and see how this camp is all about."[/color] Sofia sounding a bit nervous and took a long deep breath. 

[color=CD5C5C]"Yeah, I hope things will go well for you, Sofia, and yeah, time to see what that place is all about."[/color] Leo walked into camp. Sofia joined him, and the two walked into camp. 

Soon being greeted by the sound of a loud whistle, and both turned to the source, which was a woman who was trying to get everyone's attention. After listening to what she said, Leo was amazed by Andy using magic to conjure the stuff. Leo spoke after looking around and seeing all of the new demigods. [color=CD5C5C]"New leadership and a party? Sounds like a good welcome to camp day. If the new leader is any good."[/color] Leo said as by he said this. He watched as Sofia started walking over to the maps, and Leo followed her.    

By the time he got there, Sofia had already picked two maps out and handed one to Leo. [color=CD5C5C]"Thanks, and what are you going to do now?"[/color] Leo asked while looking at the map. [color=CD5C5C]"Find a cabin to claim?"[/color]

[color=9966CC]"Yeah, and I see that one cabin by the lake is still open, so I will make sure that it's mine before someone else takes it."[/color] Taking a look at Leo, [color=9966CC]"You do the same?"[/color] 

Leo looked over at her, [color=CD5C5C]"Yeah, I see a spot I like, but I think after that, I will run to the main hall and get some food."[/color]   

[color=9966CC]"Ah, and I think I will explore camp after claiming my spot, so I guess I'll see you later. Either before or at the party. Which ever comes first, and it is nice to have met you, Leo."[/color] Sofia looked at Leo with warm, piercing eyes. [color=9966CC]"I mean that."[/color] Saying that while trying not to sound too attached to the son of Ares.

[color=CD5C5C]"It was good to meet you too, Sofia, and I hope you have a good time meeting people."[/color] Leo replied. 

Sofia smiled, [color=9966CC]"Same, Leo, and see you later."[/color] The two are now departing from each other. Each heading to their cabin spot and going their separate ways.