Disclaimer: I do not own Percy Jackson…sadly. But I do own all of my characters, and this story!

I always knew I was a little different.

I suppose I really started to notice when I was six. I was in swimming lessons, and while all the other kids were scared to even get in the water, I was splashing around and even swimming a bit. The instructor was even more impressed when I went under and stayed under for three minutes.

Then there was the time when I was eleven. I was on my way home from school and I swear I was followed. No one believed me, especially when I said the guy following me had horns. The only person who came even close to believing me was my mother, Elizabeth Malse. The only sign she gave of belief was a very frightened look on her face.

Now I'm sixteen. My name is Samantha Malse, but people call me Sam. I just finished my sophomore year at Goode High School. I live with my mom, Elizabeth in an apartment in Manhattan. I never knew my dad, and my mom never talks about him. My best friend is this boy named Benji, who is a little weird, but he's pretty cool.

So it is the last day of school of sophomore year, and Benji was acting weirder than usual. More and more lately, he was hanging out with this guy named Percy. I don't know much about him, but I don't like him for stealing my friend.


"Benji, what the heck are you doing?" I ask. We're on way to our last class of the day, Benji walking along in that odd little trot of his, me walking slowly to keep pace.

"What, what do you mean?" he stammers. He's looking around nervously, like he's waiting for someone.

"Who are you looking for?"

"Umm…no one," he says, trying to look convincing.

It's not working.

"Really Benji, who is it? Is it Percy?" at the mention of Percy, Benji's face pales. "It is, isn't it? What is going on that you two are suddenly best friends?" I ask, angry now.

"Oh Sam, me and Percy aren't best friends! You're my only best friend, I promise!"

"It sure doesn't seem like it, especially lately," I mutter. Benji, ever the comforter, pats my shoulder.

"I'm sorry Sam, but it's complicated. Don't be mad at me…or Percy."

"Why would I be mad at Percy? I barely know the guy!"

Just as Benji opens his mouth to reply, Percy himself walks up.

"Hey Benji, hey…ummm, who are you?" Percy asks.

"It's Sam, nice to meet you," I say, sarcastically. Percy's eyebrows shoot up. I can see Benji shaking his head, looking nervous.

"Well Sam, it's nice to meet you too. I'm Percy." He holds out his hand. I look at him cautiously and take his hand. Benji lets out a sigh of relief, obviously happy we're getting along.

"Umm, Percy, don't you think we should get going?" Benji asks, now that all is well.

"Wait, you're leaving? What about our last class of the year together Benj?" I never would have pinned Benji of all people as being a skipper.

"Don't worry Sam, I'll be back, I promise!"

"Yeah, don't worry Sam. I'll bring Benji back safe and sound," Percy smiles.

"Ok…have fun guys," I say warily. The two boys walk off, leaving me alone in the hallway on the last day of school.

So there you go! The first chapter of my oh so amazing story! Haha…right. Don't you just love cliffhangers? Even if this one wasn't very good.

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