ANNABETH'S P.O.V
I dragged my suitcase behind me. My hands were numb from the cold, despite wearing gloves and my breath rose like smoke in the air.
I opened the glass door and was immediately welcomed by a warm gust of air.
"Hello, how may I help you?" A young woman with warm chocolate brown eyes, and lustrous black hair stood behind a desk.
"Hi" I said nervously. "My name's Annabeth Chase, this is my first year here.
"Hello, Annabeth" replied the woman. "I'm Persephone, I'm the receptionist here. Do you know where you're supposed to go?" "Uh, yes to the hall"
Persephone stepped out from behind the desk. She was wearing a rainbow tie dye dress and gold heels.
"Ok then, let's go." Persephone led me down a brightly lit corridor.
The white walls were covered with photos of the school grounds and teachers. Chandeliers hung from the ceiling and a plush cream carpet covered the floor.
"So what subjects are you interested in Annabeth?" asked Persephone. "I really enjoy architecture, designing buildings, and visiting national monuments." I answered.
"Well then, I'm sure you'll love it here."
"Yeah" I replied half-heartedly.
Persephone frowned. "Something wrong?"
I sighed. "My mum teaches here, you know Athena?" Persephone nodded. "Yes, very smart woman, so what's the problem?"
"She made me come her so she could keep an eye on me, I really appreciate her concern but I really want to experience how life is without having your parents fretting over you all the time."
Persephone nodded knowingly. "I understand."
I looked at her confusedly. "What do you mean?"
Persephone turned to look at me and smiled. "My mothers the same, if not worse. Her names Demeter and she teaches Horticulture here, always going on about what to do. Do this, do that…"
I gasped, and cut her off, "Demeter's your mother, of course. You're Katie's step-sister."
Persephone grinned. "We're here; you have a couple of hours to spare before the assembly starts so make yourself comfortable.
Just take a seat anywhere on the right hand side of the hall." I frowned. "Why can't I sit on the left side?"
"That's the boy's side." I shook my head. "Athena told me there were no boys."
"Don't worry; the principal will explain everything to you in assembly. Nervous?" "A bit" I admitted. "Don't be, you'll do just fine."
Persephone gave me a warm smile and walked out the door.
There was nobody in the hall except for me and a girl sitting in the front row. Her back was turned to me so I couldn't see her face.
If I was going to be here for the rest of the year I might as well start making friends.
I started walking towards the front of the hall. The tip-tap of my shoes against the floor echoed through the empty hall.
The girl turned her head towards the sound.
She had big emerald green eyes, and her dark brown hair was plaited into a French braid. She was wearing a baggy green jersey, with I dig plants written on it, and blue denim jeans and sneakers.
She gasped when she saw me. "ANNABETH" screamed Katie, tackling me with a hug.
I laughed. "Missed you too." Katie frowned, "What are you doing here? I thought you said you were going to college."
I groaned. "I was going to college, my mum made me come here so she could keep an eye on me."
"Oh, that's right. You're mum's Athena. Apparently she teaches architecture."
"Yeah" I cheered sarcastically. Katie rolled her eyes.
"You're lucky your mom's not as bad as mine." "Why? What happened?"
"She made me come here. To keep an eye on me, because she thinks I like Travis Stoll.
That no-good, cheating, lying, annoying, insolent, dim-witted, idiotic, brainless, lousy, ignorant, infuriating, deceitful, reckless…" "Ahem"
Katie whipped around, and came face to face with a middle-aged man. I recognized him at once.
"Hello, Miss Gardner?" Katie narrowed her eyes. "How do you know my name?"
The man smiled. "I am the principal here, you may call me Mr Baker."
I stifled a laugh. Katie's eyes widened and her face turned red.
"Oh, good afternoon Mr Baker. Please accept my apologies, I didn't mean to be so rude. Is there any way I can make it up to you?"
The man looked at Katie thoughtfully. "Yes, there is something you can do. If you don't mind?"
"Of course not." Replied Katie confidently. The man beamed. "Just complete 20 laps of the school ground."
"W..W…Wh..What? But why?" I couldn't hold it anymore. I burst out laughing.
I heard laughter from across the room, and saw Travis, Connor, and Luke come out from behind the stage.
Katie's face turned a deep shade of red as she pieced together what had just happened. "Who are you?" she shrieked at the man.
The man looked at Katie with mock hurt. "You didn't recognize me."
"NO!" Screamed Katie. "I DO NOT"
"Katie" I said still laughing. "This is Travis' dad. Hermes"
Katie's mouth dropped open in shock. Then she turned around and stomped as far away she could get.
PIPER'S P.O.V
I sat down in my seat next to Katie and Annabeth. A man with dark grey hair and a grey and black beard walked onto stage.
He had matching grey eyes, with a grim but handsome and proud face, and wore a blue pinstriped suit.
"Good morning to all." His voice boomed across the hall.
"First of all I would like to introduce myself. I am Zeus, the principal of the school.
It gives me great pleasure to welcome everyone to the Olympus academy for talented youths.
I am sure that not a single one of you will doubt your choice in coming here.
Our school offers many opportunities and provides the most reliable and latest resources for your use.
Our staff are here to help you achieve your goals and challenges, and will support you all the way.
Now I am going to introduce the staff. Firstly, our vice Principal Hera."
Hera had long brown hair, which had been woven into a braid with gold ribbons; she wore a simple white dress that rippled like oil on water whenever she moved.
Her brown eyes were intimidating, but she had a motherly smile.
"The Marine Biology and teacher, Poseidon."
Poseidon had black hair, a neatly trimmed beard, sea-green eyes, and a nice tan, as well as smile crinkles around his eyes and cheeks.
He was wearing a Hawaiian shirt, khaki shorts and leather sandals. I frowned. Where had I seen him before?
"The academic teacher, Hades." A man with pale white skin and shoulder length-black hair walked over to stand by Poseidon.
Hades was wearing a black suit, with a black and platinum tie, and a tombstone grey shirt. His black eyes were cold and it felt like they were looking into your soul. I shuddered.
"The aerodynamics teacher, Hermes." I heard Katie growl next to me, and mutter something under her breath. Hermes had curly black hair, blue eyes, elfish features, and a sly smile.
He was slim and fit, and was wearing a joggers outfit. Funny, he looked just like Travis Stoll.
"Apollo, the music teacher."
A young man, that couldn't have been older than 20 walked onto the stage. He had sandy blonde hair and a cocky smile, and was wearing a white sleeveless t-shirt, jeans, and loafers.
"The P.E teacher, Ares." One look at Ares and you could tell he was fierce and violent. He wore black jeans, a muscle shirt, and combat boots.
His cheeks were scarred and he had an oiled crew cut.
"Hephaestus, the technology teacher." Hephaestus was a huge man, with intelligent brown eyes and a wild brown beard.
He wore a jumpsuit smeared with grime and oil, and was very muscular.
"And lastly Dionysus, the languages teacher."
When I saw Dionysus I instantly dis-liked him.
He had a chubby face, a red nose, and dark black untamed hair. His eyes were watery and bloodshot and he wore a bored expression on his face.
He was wearing a leopard spot Hawaiian shirt and had purple running shoes on. Anyone could tell just by looking at him that he was no stranger to wine.
The Horticulture teacher, Demeter."
Demeter had long, wavy black hair, and large brown eyes. She wore a wheat golden dress, and had dried grass braided into her hair.
Demeter walked over and stood in front of Poseidon, all the while glaring at Hermes, and Hades.
"The problem solving and architecture teacher Athena. Annabeth cringed. Athena had long blonde hair, and intense grey eyes, and looked almost exactly like Annabeth.
She wore an elegant white dress and was very thin and beautiful.
"Also a P.E teacher, Artemis. Artemis had auburn hair that was in a loose braid, and a silver aura seemed to shine around her. She wore a flowing silver dress and had kind eyes, silvery yellow like the moon.
"Aphrodite, the Design teacher. I groaned and slumped down into my seat. I heard gasps from around me.
Aphrodite was wearing a snowy white top and jeans. Her blonde hair was in a cascade of ringlets and she looked breath-taking.
"Oh my god she's so pretty" I heard someone from behind me say.
"Hestia, the history teacher." Hestia had mousy brown hair, bright glowing eyes, and a sincere smile. She wore a simple brown dress, with a brown scarf wrapped around her head.
I smiled. She seemed so nice.
"Hecate, the science teacher." Hecate was dressed in white robes that were covered with ornate silver designs.
Her dark hair barely came down to her shoulders and there was a purple shimmer that surrounded her like an aura.
"And lastly, Iris. The art teacher."
Iris had olive coloured skin, long black hair and warm brown eyes.
She wore an over-large white shirt, that was covered in doodles, ripped blue jeans, and a large paint-splattered headband.
"So, now we have introduced the staff. All of you will go to the receptionist,
and will collect your timetables, room keys, and rules sheet.
After that you shall un-pack and we will meet again in the hall for dinner.
You are dismissed."