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"How many animals in a home

does it take to make a zoo?

Hmm let's see...

Four brothers, One sister."

I never wanted to stand out. I didn't want any attention. Okay I take that back. I never wanted any unnecessary attention. I mean, who wants negative attention? When I pass a test or do well in my classes then I'll accept a pat on the back. My Mom wouldn't except anything less than perfect when it comes to grades, I've never been one to let her down.

As much as I wished that people would never notice me they did…Just not in the way I wanted though. When you're a Chase, especially in this town? You're noticed.

My life has been pretty easy going. Of course like everyone else I have those bad days. You know bad hair, late to class, failing a test but the universe straightens out and everything returns to normal. I do well in school, I hang out with my friends and I deal with my family just as good as anybody would.

I never thought there could be something more than that though. There's more to life than just going through the day, just getting by not enjoying it. But don't get me wrong! I have the best friends in the world and I love my family more than anything. I have a nice life; I just didn't realize I was missing something. Until he came.

Everything changed when he came.

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I have four older brothers. Four handsome, annoying and unfortunately overprotective brothers. To add salt to the wound; I'm the youngest, though Alex is only four minutes older. Our Dad passed down something that bonds us all together so tightly though, wrestling. My Dad started wrestling when he was a kid and fell in love with it. When he breeded with our Mother he passed down that love.

The oldest of the Chase children is my brother Jayden. But we just call him Jay. He's the splitting image of our Dad. Dirty blonde hair, brown eyes, wrestling champ. He's 22 now. Freshly out of collage but not sure what to do with himself yet. He moved back into the house but I doubt it'll be permanent. He works down at the auto part store, so he has a job. He also teaches some classes at a small family friend's gym. In collage he got into MMA, he evens teaches younger kids some moves. He has a beautiful girlfriend named Sophie. She's great but I think she's expecting a ring from him… He's confused right now but soon enough he'll figure it out and move out again. But I do enjoy having him here, I missed him a lot more than I thought I would.

Something else that seems to run in the family; twins. When Jay was around four my parents got pregnant again. This time with Nicholas and Nathan. But we only call Nick his real name when we're really pissed off or when Mom's about ready to rip his head off. See the twins aren't….the best. As bad as that sounds I'm not sure how else to describe them! They have a new girlfriend every week, they hardly help around the house and if it weren't for the fact that they had to have at least C's for wrestling (And of course their brilliant sister) they would constantly be failing their classes! They're eighteen but they act like they're eight! They are intense identical twins. Just like Jay they have my Dad's dirty blonde hair and brown eyes, but honestly I don't get how they have girls falling at their feet. Sometimes they can be bubbling idiots.

Next in line only one short year later my parents got pregnant a final time with my twin Alex and I. Annabeth and Alex, Nick and Nathan. My parents love matching our names together. But on November 21th my parents finally got it right. Alex was born four minutes before me, something he loves to hold over me even seventeen years later. Alex and I got my Mom's bright blonde hair and her grey eyes so we look a lot alike. We even share a lot of the same likes. He's even shy! He's more of a nerd then a jock but he still wrestles alongside my brothers. I did too when I was younger but they dubbed it 'too dangerous' so now I watch from the sidelines as a manager.

My Mom and Dad met in high school, though they didn't start dating until their senior year. They dated all throughout collage and in their last year they got pregnant with Jay. After he was born my Dad proposed and he and my Mom moved away from the busy city to settle down in the town of Willow Valley. Granted it's not the best town around but it's small enough to where everybody knows everybody.

Mom's an architect and I plan to follow in her footsteps. Dad was never really sure what to do with his life but he found some fun in being a dentist. How I'm not sure, but if he's happy….Due to their smart money saving and them working their butts off the past twenty years they were able to afford the house we live in now. Four bedroom, three bath. Nick and Nathan share a room, my parents share, Jay has his own...Alex and I used to share but when I turned fifteen my parents let me move up into the attic. It's more spacious then one would think! We also have a big basement down below our kitchen. My brothers turned it into a gym to work out and wrestle in.

We live a little outside of Willow Valley. Outside of our house we're surrounded by seven acres of grassy field. In the far corner we have a barn for our two horses Arabella and Lil' Sebastian. We mostly have the large field for them. Arabella is a beautiful grey Arabian. My Dad bought her about fifteen years ago because her coat reminded her of my Mom's eyes. Though she is technically my Mom's horse since I take care of her I think of her as my own. Lil' Sebastian is my brother's and I's horse, though I take care of him too my brothers and I named him. He's a brown miniature horse and an absolute sweetheart! Since he looks a lot like the one on the show Parks and Recreation, one of our favorite shows we named him what the show did. Lil' Sebastian.

We also have a golden retriever. She's ten now and her name is Benny. The boys wanted a boy dog to name it Ben but she turned out being a girl. My Dad got her for mine and Alex's seventh birthday but she's my dog. Alex knows it, my family knows it, hell everyone knows it! Benny walks with me in town, she's always with me! If I could take her to school I would! It's funny but I didn't like Benny at first. As a seven year old I thought the small lab puppy was a little to hyper for me but once she jumped on me and gave me her love and kisses I was sold. Later that night I was singing happily in my room when little Benny came in. She started howling along and we became best friends right there. Ten years later that friendship as grown even more. We even have our own song! How cool is that?

Though Benny is my furry best friend I do have human ones. I met Rachel Dare two years ago when we were freshman together. We had Mr. Sigel together, the worst teacher ever. We helped each other pass the class. Thus becoming best friends! Rachel is a little bit of a rich girl but she doesn't show it too often. She's pretty laid back about it. She's also an amazing artist! She's going to be famous for her paintings someday.

Next is Piper McLean. She too is a rich girl. (I don't know how or why but I keep meeting them.) She shows off a little with her clothes and new phone but she isn't snobby about it, she evens offers to take us out often for girl shopping days. Something I'm not really used too. Piper seems to have a way with the boys. She doesn't whore around but it's like she can get boys to do whatever they want. But for some reason she only has her eyes set on her boyfriend Jason.

Jason and Thalia Grace hands down have to be my best (human) friends. Alex is my best friend too but he's my twin so he doesn't count as much. Mr. Grace and my Mom go way back so he was so excited when my family moved here. He was so excited in fact that he moved a fifteen minute walk away from us. So Thalia and Jason are my neighbors and friends. Jason is a bit of a typical. Blonde hair, blue eyes. He's a wrestler too though and my brothers adore him….I do too but he'll never know that. He's Nick and Nathan's age which means, along with them he'll be graduating this year. Thalia (thank goodness) is my age. We've grown up together making her and Jason our extended family. I love them to death.

I love Thalia so much that I won't knock her teeth out for waking me up.

"Annabeth! You awake?" I lazily opened one eye and groaned. I slowly sat up and rubbed the sleep out of my eyes.

"Now I am! What do you want?" Thalia smirked and sat down on my bed.

"Well then birthday girl woke up cranky." I glared at her but it soon turned into a smile when I saw the large balloons in the middle of my room.

"Yeah well you should have let me sleep in." I crawled out of bed and over to my dresser. The lights were off but the large window in the far end of the room lit the room plenty.

"I did let you sleep in! Annabeth it's two!" I checked the clock and was shocked to see it did read two in the afternoon.

"Well sorry! We were hanging out late last night." Thalia gave me a look and crossed her arms.

"Annabeth ten thirty is not late." I shrugged and grabbed one of my brother's old wrestling hoodies. It was only slightly bigger than me, must be Alex's. I pulled off my pajama bottoms and pulled on some jeans. I felt around in my top drawer for socks as Thalia talked.

"Whatever. Well the other birthday child is up and downstairs. You two don't have to help with the party but I do! It's unfair!" I rolled my eyes at her scowl but smiled in victory when I felt socks. When I pulled them out I frowned a little to find them mismatched but whatever. When you need socks you don't care what color they are!

"Sorry Thals but I didn't even want this party. I don't think Alex did either!" Thalia nodded and we began walking down the stairs to the second floor hall. I could hear Nick and Nathan arguing in their room as we passed.

"I know that but you know as well as I do that your parents were gonna throw this party anyway! It's your guy's seventeenth birthday!" I nodded and pulled her into a hug at the bottom of the stairs.

"Thanks for the balloons by the way." She smirked and followed me into the kitchen.

"I was wondering when you were gonna thank me! I had to drive all the way to the dollar store for those!" I laughed as I walked into the kitchen. Jay was typing on his laptop, Mom was digging through the cabinets, and Dad was reading his paper at the table. I walked over and kissed his head like I do every day and I could sense his smile. He set his paper down and my Mom looked over.

"Oh Happy Birthday!" I laughed and thanked her as she hugged me tightly. Only when I returned her hug did she released me. My Dad stood up to hug me as well and when he pulled away he studied me.

"Hmm…Same hair, same eyes, same evil look. You even have the same bed head! Do you feel any different birthday girl?" I glared at him and shook my head.

"Not really….Where's Alex?" Thalia pointed out the back door.

"He's out back. I think he's hanging with the mini horse." Jay and I glared at her and spoke together.

"Lil' Sebastian!" She rolled her eyes and plopped down on one of the chairs. The kitchen had a bunch of different smells floating through the air and I closed my eyes and took a breath, trying to enjoy the smell. Thalia's phone buzzed and when she read the text she groaned.

"What is it?" She showed me the text but said it out loud anyway.

"I forgot my cousin Percy was coming in today. His parents divorced last year and his Mom wanted to move back here…Things got a little complicated but she still wanted to send Percy here to 'get a feel' for the town. He's going to be living with us until his Mom comes sometime at the end of the school year."

I shared a look with Jay and looked up the name Percy in Thalia's phone. It didn't come up with any results. Thalia smirked and grabbed her phone she typed in a few letters and handed it back to me. The name read Kelp Head but I didn't see a picture.

"Kelp Head?" She smiled and stood up.

"When you meet him you'll know what I mean."

I shrugged off her weird answer and nodded. She told me she would be back for the party and headed out the door. I walked out the back door and the sun's heat hit me instantly. I was already hot. I glanced down at my hoodie and jeans and decided to change. I ran back upstairs and took off the hoodie to replace it with a wrestling T-shirt. Chase was on the back of it. I changed the jeans for basketball shorts and brushed through my curls. I put my hair in a bun but two loose curls were framing my face. It looked nice so I didn't move them. When I went back outside I saw Alex petting Arabella as she chewed on hay happily.

"Hey Twin! Happy birthday." He smiled and turned around. He pulled me in for a short hug.

"Hey Twin! Happy birthday to you too." I smiled and petted Arabella's neck. She neighed in delight and I laughed. I went around her to face her front and kissed her nose. As I pet her I looked at Alex.

"Where's the other one?" He pointed to the barn.

"Lil' Sebastian is in the barn. Chilling like the boss he is." I nodded in approval and looked around. I could see a table full of food and a few balloons and streamers. I grimaced at the big sign that read

It's a boy AND girl! Double trouble!

I rolled my eyes at the cheesy banner and gave Arabella one last kiss. Alex grabbed a brush and ran it over her coat gently. I looked around and frowned. I stuck my two pointer fingers in my mouth and whistled. Alex winced but Arabella stayed still.

"Geez Annabeth! Give a guy a warning first?" I ignored him and listened. Soon enough I heard the pounding of her feet against the ground. Soon a large yellow blur pasted and crashed into me, sending us both to the ground. I laughed happily as Benny licked my face repeatedly.

"Okay! Okay girl! It's good to see you too!" Benny gave me one last kiss and climbed off me. I sat up and dusted some of the dirt off of me and smiled at the dog. She was sitting and her tail was wagging left to right. Alex smiled down at us.

"You know I may be your twin but I swear that dog is your other half." I nodded. He's probably right. Benny is my girl! I rubbed her soft hair as I got up. She barked up at me when I was standing and I patted her head. I looked at the cake, food and banner….Something was missing.

Presents!

"Alex where are the gifts?" He gave me a weird look and turned around. He shrugged.

"I don't know actually. Hey when did you turn into a gift loving girl?"

"I didn't I just asked for a couple of Sarah Dessen books that I really wanted. I'm eager to read them." Alex smiled.

"Of course. Should've known." I pointed a finger at him and had a mock serious look on my face.

"Yes you should have Twin! Anyway…Wanna steal Dad's walkie talkie's and go on a spy trip to find them?" Alex thought for a moment and then smirked. He walked over to the deck and under the table the two walkie talkies where waiting. He held them up and waved them around a little.

"One step ahead of ya!" I laughed and grabbed the one he handed me.

"Perfect! I'll check upstairs and you look around out here. Check the barn too! Remember we have forty five minutes until the party." I was about to make a dash for the exit but Alex stopped me.

"Wait! Shouldn't we just wait for them to bring out the gifts?" I flicked his head and he let go of my arm.

"You mean to tell me you don't want to be badass spies?"

"…Okay your right I'm sorry."

"I'll let it slide this time but C'mon! We gonna hurry!" He nodded and we shared a look before dashing off in different directions. When I was halfway up the first set of stairs the walkie talkie buzzed before I heard Alex's voice.

"Remember don't get caught! Last time we did this Dad hid the walkie talkie's in his underwear drawer for a month!"

I grimaced at the memory and thanked the Gods that we got new ones.

"Right that was disgusting…I'll be quiet and stay hidden, same goes for you Falcon!"

"I know. Keep me posted Snowbird."

I lowered the volume on the machine when I was up the stairs. I could see Nick rummaging around in his drawers. I slowly crept by him, he didn't look up so I don't think he noticed me. I smiled in victory and slowly opened the hallway closet.

Nope, just coats and hats.

I blew some loose curls out of my face. I crept by Jay's room, though I could hear him talking downstairs. I heard the doorbell ring but ignored it. I walked into my parent's room. For sure the presents had to be in here.

"Pssh! Snowbird do you copy?"

"Yes! What is it Falcon?"

"In the barn next to Lil' Sebastian's stall there's a note to Mom telling her to stop at Walmart for me and you. It was dated two days ago!"

"So whatever we got is from Walmart?"

"Most likely but you never know! Remember when Mom and Dad bought us that toy car? We used to drive that thing everywhere. It was better than walking!"

I laughed then slapped a hand over my mouth.

"Dude shh! I'm in the house where people can find me! You're out in the barn! Look I'm gonna check in Mom's and Dad's room. Go check the cars once you're done feeding the horses. You're in there already."

"Aye aye captain!"

I rolled my eyes at his terrible pirate accent but continued searching. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary in their closet, in their drawers or under their bed. Damn.

"Hey Annabeth I found two presents in Jay's car but they're wrapped."

"Damn…I found nothing in Mom's and Dad's room. Anywhere else I should check?"

"Hmm…Downstairs closet?"

I could hear people shuffling downstairs. I checked the time. Our party started five minutes ago!

"Bu-but there's people downstairs! The party started! People are going to be looking for us Alex!"

"Crap! Okay just uh check real fast and-"

I heard and Oof! And the ruffling of leaves.

"Did you jump in a bush?"

"…I saw people."

"Okay well…I'll check the closet! Stay hidden at all costs!"

I peeked over the stair's railing and saw my grandparents talking in the living room. If my grandma turned just a little to the right….Perfect! I rushed down the stairs and dove behind the couch. I peeked up. No one noticed! I crept to my Dad's home office (or his 'den' as he likes to call it) and gently shut the door behind me. I looked down and saw a bunch of binders on the floor.

Dad should really move those! Someone could trip!

I ran over to the closet and pulled it open….Success!

"Alex! I found the presents! Report to the den!"

I heard the tapping of a foot to my right. I turned and saw Jay giving me a look that I thought only Dad had mastered.

"Uh…"

"Annabeth Chase what do you think you're doing?"

"Uh…"

I glanced around. My only weapon is a basket of laundry! The door was 15.6 steps away…I can make it! I grabbed handful of socks and chucked them at Jay's face. While he was ripping them away and yelling at the smell I sprinted to the door. My socks made me slide a little on the hardwood floor but I made it to the door. When I pulled it open I could hear Jay's heavy footsteps behind me.

"Annabeth!"

I yelped and ran a little faster, pushing past some of our party guests. Though they didn't seem to mind, I could hear them laughing as I sprinted by. I think Jay was too but who knows? I ran upstairs and hid in a closet. I pushed myself to the back and covered myself with coats and blankets. Jay opened the door and I held my breath. He grunted and shut it.

Oh thank goodness.

"Alex! Alex! Do you copy?"

"Yes what happened? When I snuck inside I saw you booking it upstairs!"

"Jay found me and I'm sure he'll look for you too."

"Oh no….Where are you now?"

"Upstairs closet!"

"Ah. Explains the whispering. I'll be there soon."

"Where are you?"

"Downstairs I just have to sneak by-"

"Annabeth!" I winced as I heard Thalia's loud voice echo throughout the house.

"…Thalia."

I rolled my eyes and gently stood up. I could hear Thalia's boots stomping up the stairs. I dusted myself off and moved towards the door.

"Annabeth!" I tried opening the door but it wouldn't budge. Great it's stuck. Damn door.

"Thalia shut up!" I heard her stop, she lowered her voice.

"Annabeth where are you?"

"Closet. Door's jammed."

I could hear another voice, a male voice ask,

"Why is she in the closet?"

I glared at the door and knocked on it.

"Well for your information random stranger, it was for a top secret spy mission."

I could hear Thalia laughing and her grip the door knob.

"Looking for presents again? Where's Alex?"

"I don't know. I need to find him before Jay! Just open the door please!"

I pushed on it a little. A bunch of coat sleeves were hanging off my head and shoulders but I didn't mind them. Thalia jiggled the doorknob and I could hear more people climbing up the stairs. Jay's voice was first.

"Where is she Thalia?"

"Closet."

I pounded on the door and leaned against it. My palms were flat against the wood and I rested my forehead on it.

"Traitor!"

I could hear my Dad ask her to move aside. After a short pause the door flew open. I screamed as I tumbled out of the closet and to the floor. I grunted as my body made contact to the not so soft carpet. Several coats were draped over me and I could see the bottom of a sock.

I had a sock on my head.

Rephrase. I had a sock on my head in a hall filled with at least fifteen people. Jason and the twins (Nick and Nathan) were laughing, Thalia was smirking, next to her was some black haired guy. My Dad was smiling and my Mom took a picture, causing me to quickly look at her and glare. Jay was standing closest to the stairs and was holding the back of Alex's shirt. I stared up at him and he gave me a sheepish grin.

"Snowbird we've been compromised."