Free Me

A/N An idea I have I guess just trying stuff out lol.

I DO NOT OWN PJO OR HOO

Chapter 1

"Honey do you have everything? I don't want to stop midway through the trip to come back for something you forgot." I checked my duffle bag and luggage to make sure I had enough clothing and necessary toiletries in my bags.

"Yes mother, you're sending me to prison. After all, I bet they have my uniform with my name it on already." I said half-heartedly

"Percy! Don't say that. This school is not a prison. It's a new opportunity for you get on the right path. Now get in the car." I just sighed and decided arguing with my mom was not the best idea, after all I wouldn't see her for a year. I didn't want to leave her on a sour note.

The trip to this remote "School" was ten hours away. It was apparently in the middle of the nowhere. The brochure said it was convenient so no one could complain or trespass onto the school property.

Want to know my opinion? It's a trap, its remote so no one could hear our screams as they kill us and eat us like the cannibalistic people they are. Another reason why I'm being sent to this school, because I have an odd yet, extraordinary imagination. I was not normal, at least not according to normal people standards. But what really got me sent to this prison (I mean school) was because I kind of got into some trouble.

Flashback

I was walking home from my high school when I found some treasure. There was a classic black Ford mustang, wide open and unattended. Those cars weren't really common in my crime ridden area. So seizing the one in a life time opportunity, I got into the mustang. The day couldn't get any better. The keys were already in the ignition. So I turned the key and the engine roared to life, which was music to my ears. Thinking back to it I should've known it was too good to be true. Especially because trouble always found me, and that day was no different. I closed the car door and began joyriding in my ride.

Of course the ride was fun and people turned their heads as they saw a seventeen year old boy driving a classic around the neighborhood. I couldn't have felt any better. When I got farther and farther from where I originally found the car, I started to lose control. In fact I doubt I was in control at all. The car itself began driving itself. It was heading to a parking lot full of law enforcement. Great I was busted. Before I could even get out the car they pulled me out and tied me up.

When the cops dropped me off at my mom's she looked very disappointed. Like she expected better of her son. Since I already had prior records of shoplifting, battery, and disturbing the peace it was either come to this "school" or spend some time in juvenile detention. Now that I think about it I chose the worst option.

I was listening to my tunes the whole car ride to the school. My mom decided to drive me on a weekend so I could settle in and be prepared for classes the Monday of. I wasn't much about school so this was going to be another failed experiment. The odd thing about this school was that it was free, well at least I got a full ride and my mother didn't have to pay a dime. So my mom wouldn't really lose anything.

While I was lost in my thoughts I drifted into my sleep. Something extremely odd happened in my sleep. Which was that I didn't have any dreams at all. Normally I had nightmares every other day about monsters under my bed and the thoughts of losing my mother to death.

"Percy wake up. We're here. Wipe your mouth, it's like a waterfall is spewing in my car." I quickly, yet, annoyingly used my sleeve of my shirt wipe of the drool from my mouth. The one thing I hated about myself was that I drooled, and it was something I couldn't control. I hated not having control.

I looked around and realized it was already night time. It was dark but there were lights that illuminated the surrounding area. When I looked out to the facility I was actually mind blown. Let's start off with the outside itself. There were plains upon plains of free land to linger and explore. Off in the distance I could see plants which I was guessing was where they grew their fruits, vegetables and such. They had a camping site more far off in the distance. They had sports field everywhere. Ranging from baseball, basketball courts, tennis courts, and a bonfire. It wasn't looking too bad after all.

The facility had multiple buildings. The central one was a big grey manor that looked old but maintained. It had huge windows on each side. I was guessing that was the headquarters because it was the only building close enough that had lights on. The other buildings was where I guess we would have classes, they were three story brick buildings. All in all the school looked like a rich boarding school.

We made our way into the manor and found an old wrinkly lady at the front desk. Her hair was all white and was made into a bun. Her face was wrinkly, yet she tried to cover it with loads of makeup. Which only made it worse. She wore big rounded classes that made her look even more evil.

"How may I help you?" Her voice sounded hoarse as if she was a chronic smoker.

My mom always being the polite one answered. "Hi my name is Sally Jackson and this is my son Percy." She pointed to me and the lady looked at me with no emotion as if she was used to seeing my kind. "Anyways he's new, and he's starting his semester this week. So if you could kindly help him find his dorm or find someone useful to show him around that would be great." Sheesh my mom did like to talk a lot.

"Ah yes, you must be the new transfer and arrival. First off, you must turn in all form of technology to me. It will be given after the academic year is done. The school has phones and the necessary technology, should you need it." She grabbed a plastic bin and handed it to me. I looked at her then the bin. I looked at my mom and she nodded. I sighed as I put my headphones and my phone into the bin. The lady put a lid on the bin then proceeded to write my name on it to make sure no one "accidentally" stole it.

"Perfect, now Mr. Jackson we provide uniform at this school and the clothes you have brought can only be worn freely after classes. We permit the use of ordinary clothes on Fridays and the weekends without penalty" The way she said the message was like she had rehearsed it many times before. The word penalty in itself made cringe. If they expel me I'm back onto the street. Either way it's the same outcome.

"Alright ma'am say goodbye to your child. For this will be the last time you will see him during the academic year. Also there no visiting hours." The old lady was starting to annoy me. A good bye sounded final, like I would never see her again. So I just settled by hugging my mother. The one who bore me, the one that raised me, the one that I love more than my own life.

"I'll try to get better mom. I promise, for you." I could feel the tears in my eyes. But I blinked them back I couldn't afford to look weak.

"I'm going to miss you honey. But it's for the best." Unlike me my mom put on the waterworks. Tears were streaming down her face. We stood their talking for some time before the old lady decided to halt it.

"Alright Ms. Jackson thank you for entrusting your child to us. We will fix him don't you worry." My mom nodded. She began walking to the front door and waved to me one last time before she turned her back on me.

"Okay lady show me where I'm staying." The old wrinkly hag angrily raised her hand.

"First off young man, we have to fix that mouth of yours. Secondly my name is Ms. Dodds so please stop calling me 'lady'. Lastly a student will show you where you're staying." Ms. Dodds quickly got back to her desk and made a call.

"The student shall be here shortly now Mr. Jackson go sit in those chairs over there and wait. Don't cause any trouble." She pointed to leather love seats at the far corner of the room. Far enough where I couldn't annoy her but close enough she could keep an eye on me.

I resigned myself by not saying anything and decided to carry my stuff over there and wait for the student to show up. A few minutes later and the student showed up.

No wonder it took him so long, he was using crutches. He had curly brown hair and a goatee. He was wearing a baseball cap and shirt that said "Nature is precious".

The kid went to go talk to Ms. Dodds and she of course pointed in my direction. She slowly made his way to where I was sitting at. I decided to get up and meet him half way.

"Hey, my name is Percy Jackson new student." I said rather awkwardly.

"Grover Underwood. Old student." We both laughed at that.

"Anyways Percy nice to meet you. I'll be showing you to your dorm. Welcome to the Argo Reformatory School."