So this is a PJO au set in an universe where all the characters are the same but instead of being demigods they are gifted. At the end of this chapter I remind you who has what gift and why. Please enjoy the story.

A hostage situation at the bank wasn't how I planned to spend my morning. My name is Annabeth and I work for the FBI. I am also gifted with the power of great wisdom and can plan the best battle/defense strategies. I had planned to spend the morning reading when I got a phone call telling me a criminal was holding someone hostage at the local bank. "Both the criminal and the hostage might be gifted like you. We don't know what they're capable of but if anyone can find out, it's you." My boss had said.

I was surprised, most people like me don't make it past 30. That meant both the criminal and the hostage are relatively young.

Note: They are not demigods but will still have similar powers. Thalia's powers are based on her skills as a Hunter of Artemis.

My friend Thalia is like me, she has exceptional skills with aiming at anything and can handle any weapon. Her brother, Jason, can control the weather and my other friends Piper and Leo are like me too. Piper can tell people's feelings about other people and can make people do what she wants. Leo can randomly burst into flames. He's also immune to fire. We all work in the same section of the FBI, investigating strange occurrences and "driving out strange evil" as Thalia puts it. Occasionally we are called in to help with other things, due to our powers.

I arrived at the bank and noticed first that a window had been smashed and that's how the thief had gotten in unnoticed. On the ground next to the window was a strange contraption probably used to disable the alarms from the outside. We had the building surrounded with the most officers near the window and the door.

"Thank goodness you're here. We haven't entered the building because the thief will kill the hostage of we enter. He says he has hostages and they will die one by one if we try to take any drastic measures." My boss said as he hurried up to me.

"I thought for a moment then said "See if he will allow one person to enter unarmed to talk to him face to face." My question was asked and the answer was yes, he will allow one person, unarmed to enter and talk face-to-face without anyone getting hurt. Then there was who will go.

"I'll go." I said and no one argued. I took a deep breath as I entered the building. My footsteps echoed off of the marble walls as I looked around wondering where they could be.

"Keep moving!" A voice said and I turned towards the sound. I looked up and saw two men around my age (about 20 or 21). One was blindfolded and had messy black hair, was wearing an orange T-shirt with jeans and looked to be around 6 feet tall. The other person had neat blond hair, a scar running from the corner of his left eye to his right cheek, and his eyes a startling bright shade of blue.

"So this is who they send in, a little girl. All right what do you want to talk about. Dollies?" He sneered. I rolled my eyes.

"How many people are you holding hostage currently?"

"Less than 100 but more than 1." He said. I thought for a moment. He had to have close to 50 hostages if he is willing to kill them off one by one if needed. He must have enough that he wouldn't run out but not too many that there isn't room in the bank to make a run for it. This left around 50 hostages.

"Is that all you need?" He added.

"Not quite. Do you know who you have hostage right now, sir. I know you must be a big fan but you can't go around kidnapping celebrities." I said with a hint of annoyance.

"What?" he said, clearly annoyed.

"That man you have hostage is a worldwide celebrity. If you wanted to see him you could have just come to one of his concerts. Now why don't you just let Mr. Jackson go and I'm sure we can write you a check." I said, smiling on the inside. I was glad the hostage wasn't contradicting me.

"Who are you?" The thief snarled.

"I should be asking you the same thing. I am Mr. Jackson's lawyer. And you are?" I said. I had to keep this up for just a few more minutes.

"Luke." He said. "You're like me. You're gifted!" He said after a bit.

"I don't know what you mean." I bluffed. What was Luke's gift and how could he tell I am like him.

Before he could reply Someone shouted from behind me "Freeze! You're under arrest." Before Luke could react I grabbed the hostages arm and bolted towards the exit.

"I'm blindfolded! Remember?" He screamed as I dragged him past the police and some people in the FBI.

"Just keep moving!" I yelled back as we ran through the front doors and out onto the street and as soon as we were safe we stopped to catch our breath.

"Are you OK?" I asked him as I undid his blindfold. "Luke didn't hurt you or anything, right?"

"Yea I'm fine. I just need to catch my breath. Thanks for asking though. May I ask who you really are?" He said, panting a little bit.

"Oh, yea. My name is Annabeth. I am… gifted." I said blushing a little as I said it.

"My name is Percy Jackson. I guess I am gifted too. What's your gift? Mine is controlling water."

"Mine is wisdom and strategy."

"Is that why you were sent I instead of one of the FBI people?"

"Actually I am part of the FBI. I don't usually get sent out to something like this." I said gesturing to the surrounding scene. Percy was about to reply when Thalia, Piper, Leo, and Jason came running over to us.

"Oh, thank goodness you're alright. Who is this?" Piper said. I smiled and rolled my eyes.

"This is Percy Jackson. He was being held hostage at the bank."

"Until I was bravely rescued by lovely miss Annabeth." He said his eyes not looking away from me.

"I-" I was cut off by my phone which chose that moment to start ringing.

"Hello?" I asked the person on the other end.

"I know who you are, Annabeth. I will keep doing whatever necessary to meet you again." Luke's voice responded. I dropped the phone in surprise and a car ran it over.

"I-I should go. See you around Thals." I said shakily.

Leo- is immune to flames and can summon fire out of thin air. His gift is because of his powers in the books

Piper- is able to talk someone into doing anything and can tell people's feelings for another. Part is her charmspeak the other is being a daughter of Aphrodite.

Jason-can summon and control the weather. Has to do with being the son of Zeus.

Annabeth-has wisdom. This includes battle strategy and is because of being daughter of Athena.

Thalia- great aim and can handle any weapon. I chose these to be her gift because she is a hunter of Artemis and I feel like in au's she is mostly based on being a daughter of Zeus.

Percy-can control water and if you don't know why you probably didn't read the books.

Frank- can turn into any animal real or mythical.

Hazel- can summon jewels and precious metals. Unlike in the book the stuff she summons is not cursed.

These are all the characters who you have met and know their gifts. Today is fanfiction day and I don't care if it's a made up day. From this day forth I will publish a new chapter or start a new story on the day after Valentine's day. I have another story coming soon so keep watching out for it and until then just keep being awesome.

Demigod out!

P.S. If anyone can correctly guesse Luke's gift they get a sneak peak to the next chapter. This will stay true until you find out his gift or until someone get it right.