Hi guys! I decided to do another story and see how it goes. I had trouble thinking of another AU story, so bear with me here. I'm going to start a new thing, too, while I'm at it.

Song Suggestions:

John Lennon - Happy Christmas (War Is Over)

The Eagles - Please Come Home For Christmas

~These songs are my two favorite Christmas songs. Listen to them; they are amazing!

On with the story! Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I don't own Percy Jackson and the Olympians.

Nothing Is What It Seems

Prologue (Percy's POV)

I kept up my brisk walk, feeling the snow squish underneath my shoes. It was freezing outside, but winter was still my favorite time of year. Snow fell everywhere, like a big blanket all over Manhattan. I loved it here. I've lived here all my life, and I don't plan on leaving anytime soon.

I guess I should introduce myself. I'm Percy Jackson, a normal, 17 year old teenager. I live with my mom, Sally Blofis,my step dad, Paul Blofis, and my 7 year old sister, Rhianne. My dad left my mom when I was a baby, and my mom got married to Paul when I was 8. I have raven black hair and sea green eyes and average around 5'9".

Back to the present. I'm on my way to school, attempting not to be late like I usually am. I hate school, being ADHD and dyslexic. I inherited it from my dad, I guess. I just have that look that automatically makes teachers peg me as a troublemaker, just like my dad, as my mom says. I don't remember anything about my dad, but I can't help but feel bitter towards him for leaving my mom like that. My mom is one of the nicest people in the world; she deserves so much better. I guess that's why I don't have much of problem with Paul; he's a really nice guy.

I finally reached the steps of the school and entered, a blast of warmth hitting my face, making me shiver. I walked to my locker and collected the books I need for my first class, History. I closed my locker, jumping when I see someone leaning on the locker next to mine.

I smiled. "Hey, Nico." Nico's my cousin and one of my best friends at school, along with my other cousin, Thalia. Nico isn't what you would call punk, but he is pretty close to it. He wears all black, but he is always in a good and cheerful mood. Why he dresses like that, it beats me.

"Hey, Perce. What's up?"

I started off to History, Nico trailing along beside me. "Not much. Have you seen Grover?" Grover is my other best friend that is basically a tree hugger, though he gets mad every time I call him that.

"Nah, not this morning. He texted me earlier, though, and said he was probably going to be late to school."

I was shocked; Grover's never late to school. "Oh, ok." We entered the classroom and took our seats, waiting for class to begin. The bell finally rang and the teacher walked in the classroom, calling the class to order.

The rest of the school day passed in a blur, me not paying much attention. I never paid attention in school; I couldn't help but be distracted all the time. Grover came later, during second period, and avoided me for the rest of the day. I tried talking to him after school, but I couldn't find him anywhere.

I brushed it off and made my way back home, walking with Nico. Thalia hadn't come to school because she claimed she was sick. I figured she was playing hookie, because she's a tough girl and never complains about being sick.

I finally made it home and parted ways with Nico, me heading to my apartment and Nico heading to his across the street.

If only I knew what I was about to get myself into when I opened our apartment door.

Short, I know. But this is only the Prologue. The chapters will definitely be longer. I don't know if I like the way it's starting out, but let me know what y'all think. I have some ideas for this story, but I'm not exactly sure which one I will end up using later. I will try and update this along with my other story, The Test, tonight or tomorrow.

Go check out my other story. If you like Percabeth, you'll like it.

Review, please! they are very much appreciated(:

~~HarryPotterPercyJacksonNerd~~12/20/12~~