Hello people! Everyone who reviewed I changed this first chapter- so I hope you like it better! This is my first Percy Jackson fanfic, so be…. Kind? Thanks :) This is different twist on The Battle of the Labyrinth. (Oh and in this Fanfic, Nico is NOT eleven! He is the same age as Percy and Annabeth and Leah; Fourteen.) Oh, and I know that Leah's dad is just like Sally Jackson… let's pretend I meant for that to happen!
Disclaimer: I do not own Percy Jackson and The Olympians… but if I did…
Leah's Story
Chapter One: Leah A. Shine
Leah's Pov
"LEAH! WAKE UP!" My dad's voice called. I yawned, and sat up in bed. It was a rainy Saturday morning, the kind of morning that makes me feel lazy. I blinked my bleary light brown eyes, staring at the white ceiling. Then I reached for a book beside my bed, and sqinted hard to read it. I only lasted a few seconds, then I got tired of trying.
I yawned again, and stretched. I dragged myself out of bed to have breakfast. I could smell my favorite food cooking, waffles with whipped cream and strawberries. I hurried down the hall.
"Morning, Leah." My dad said beaming.
"Hey dad." I said back to him. I scooted my chair up to the table, and grinned at the best breakfast ever. I stuck my fork into a strawberry, and stuck it in my mouth.
"You got up early today, usually you don't come right when I call." My father exclaimed. I love to stay up all night, usually, and stare at the moon. I don't know why, it's just something I do. My best guy friend, Billy Longdirt (Don't laugh at his name!) says he can't figure out who I am. Whatever that means.
"Yeah- it was a new moon last night." When the moon is gone, I go to bed early. I've been doing this since I was about five. My dad nodded in understanding, and dug into his own plate. I guess I should tell you about my father, too.
His name is Samuel Marcus Shine, and is and average height. Just like me, he is skinny, with dark brown hair, though mine has auburn streaks. His eyes are light brown, like mine, and can see right through you. He is probably the nicest man in the whole world, and he has never said anything mean to anyone.
"Do you have any plans today?" My dad asked me. I nodded.
"Yeah, I'm going archery with Clare and Tiffany." I loved archery, and if I do say, I'm pretty good at it. I almost always get a bull's eye, and have won almost every challenge. Except for against Tom. Tom was tall and blonde, and beats me at every archery challenge. Every time I ask him how' he is so good, he just replies,
"My dad." Tom's okay, but he's a little cocky and flirts with girls way too much. I shook out of my reverie, and went back to talking with my dad.
"…Then I'm going to dinner with-"
"A boy?" My dad cut me off. I looked at him warily. I know all dads don't want their daughters dating, and stuff… but my dad was WAY protective of me, especially in the "boy zone." Besides, I wasn't going on a date! I didn't really date- I don't flirt with boys too much. They flirt with me, but when I don't take interest, they stalk off, embarrassed.
"Billy." I told him. He relaxed. He seemed to always like Billy, except when he first met him. That time, he had been almost scared. Billy had come to my school in 6th grade, and for some reason that freaked my dad out to no end. I was now almost ending 8th grade, and on Monday my class would be going to high school orientation.
"Okay, hun… I guess I'll see you later." My dad said, looking sad. I hugged him tight, and kissed him on the cheek. Then the home phone rang. I went to pick it up.
"Hey, you ready? It's almost time for archery!" Tiffany's voice on the phone said.
"Almost." I answered back. My dad never let me get a cell phone. He said they were too dangerous. I said bye to Tiffany and hung up the phone. I hurried to my room to get dressed.
I pulled on a pair of black shorts and a purple t- shirt. I slipped my feet into sneakers, and hurriedly brushed my hair. Then I reached for my bow-and-arrow in the corner of my room.
DING, DONG! The doorbell sounded. I heard the door open, and my dad start to talk.
"… Clare, nice to see you! And hello, Tiffany."
"Hey Mr. Shine, is Leah ready?"
"Almost…" I grabbed my bag and hurried down the hall for the second time.
"Hey Leah!" Clare exclaimed. Her thick golden hair was pulled up in a messy bun. She was wearing a grey t- shirt and orange shorts. Her green eyes were sparkling. Tiffany had her black curly hair in a ponytail. She was wearing black running shoes, a blue T- shirt, and jeans. Both of them had bow and arrows over their shoulders.
"Hi guys." I said to my best friends, "Are we ready to go?" Tiffany smiled.
"Yeah, we are!" She exclaimed. We all laughed, and then left my house. As the door closed, though, I could've sworn my dad looked scared.
I know that this first chapter was really short, don't worry- other chapters will be MUCH longer. I hoped you liked it, and I would love it if you would review! PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE REVIEW!!!! (PLEASE, please, PLEASE?!)
Thanks for reading!
-KC
