CHAPTER 2

JASON

Annabeth looked like she wanted to cry. Apparently Annabeth never cried, because everyone around the table was looking away awkwardly, everyone except Chiron, who was looking at her with sympathy. Then he looked at me. I understood what he was trying to tell me immediately. "C'mon," I said while nudging Leo out the door. Piper followed us out and soon so did everyone else, except Annabeth and Chiron.

"Well," Piper said, "That was different." "Yeah…and it was kinda scary too." said Leo, shaking his head. I was quiet, I was still thinking about that Percy Jackson dude. I was starting to remember what the Roman camp was like. I felt sorry for him; he was probably really scared and confused. People at that camp weren't as nice as people here. "Jason?" Piper asked, "Are you O.K?" I jumped at the sound of her voice. "Yeah." I replied. "O.K," Piper said, "I hope Annabeth is alright. She looked crushed." Piper continued. "Yeah," Leo said, "I wonder what Chiron's going to do." He said looking over his shoulder towards the Hephaestus cabin. "Isn't it obvious?" I said, "We're going to look for the Roman camp and we're going to get that Percy guy back." I said staring at The Big House's door. Annabeth was coming out, she turned back to face Chiron who was coming out behind her.

"I'm starting to remember things about the Roman camp. I think I could help to find this guy." I said, still looking at Annabeth. "Well, I'm going to help you." Leo said stepping forward and slapping me on the back. "O.K," I replied looking anywhere except at him. It was kinda uncomfortable. "I can't stop you." I said. Then I felt somebody tap me on the shoulder. I spun around, almost smacking Leo in the face. "Sorry." I said to Leo. Then I turned to face Annabeth who was standing in front of me.

"Hi." I muttered and looked away. She looked like she wanted to chop me into pieces, feed them to a dog, and then throw the dog into the lake. Then she took me by surprise and hugged me. She seemed to have realised what she had done and she let go. Awkward… "Sorry," she said composing herself, "I just wanted to thank you for telling Chiron and me where Percy is. I sort of already knew, but saying out loud confirmed it." she smiled and continued, "Chiron has allowed me to go and get him back. It will be extremely dangerous, so we may need you. You may be able to give us some information," she said, "Will you help me?" she asked looking me straight in the eyes. All I could say was, "Sure."

She smiled and turned to face Piper and Leo. "What about you two? You coming along?" she asked grinning. "I think you already know that answer." replied Piper, smiling at her. "Leo?" Annabeth asked. "Obviously!" he said jumping up and down. "I mean…I'm not just coming, because…like…tons of hot girls are there, right Jason?" he said, trying to contain his excitement. "Sure." I said, sarcastically. "Great!" shouted Leo, we all laughed, then Annabeth said, "Well, thanks again Jason. I owe you." She smiled, "We leave tomorrow." And with that she walked away towards the shimmering lake.