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Alternate Universe

Percy Jackson | Annabeth Chase


PERSEUS :

The air was cold and musty. A gust of wind lifted some dried stray leaves of the ground and I saw Nico pull his coat tighter. The breeze blew his hair back. Our feet trudged on the ground, making crunchy sounds on the pavement. I breathed out and embraced the fact that I am not getting out of here anytime soon. School starts in a few days and it's best to make the best of it. Besides, staying here might not be so bad. At least, when I go back home, I can tell my buddies how awful the teachers are. I realized that I had lagged behind a few paces. I hurried to catch up.

"So, Percy, how do you like it here so far ?" asked Nico, looking at me with his dark eyes. We were walking on the grounds to who knows where. I shrugged.

"It's... great. The place is so... awesome," I gave them a fake smile. Nico chuckled whereas Jason stifled a laugh. I raised an eyebrow at their antics. What's their problem ?

Nico patted me on the shoulder. "Percy, considering that we are somewhat friends, we expect you to be more truthful to us. Just tell us if this place gives you the creeps or if you hate it or anything else. We'll accept it and won't take it to heart," Nico told me, sincerely. " Besides, wait till you see the party we're having this Saturday," He added. Party? What Party ? I must have said that out loud because Jason nodded his head.

"We always have a party a day before school because that's the time most of the students arrive. The ones who arrive early, like us, get to pick what to do for the party. We can decorate the mess hall with a theme we think suits this term. Since it's almost fall, we could work something up. Then, we can buy the drinks and food. We'll probably be buying them tomorrow considering that tomorrow is Friday," Jason explained. Nico licked his lips, probably thinking of food.

"I hope we have Nando's this year. I haven't tasted the Peri Peri sauce in a long time," Nico daydreamed. Jason laughed.

"You'll have to bribe my sister then. She's in charge of most of the preparations this year," He stated, plainly. "Mr. Brunner approved our request to buy the things in the bustier parts of London. Also known as the city parts. This is the first time he approved because he was cautious of tourists." I nodded my head as I took in every word. Well, dad, my social life follows me wherever I go. Although I have to rebuild it, but this is a good start. Speaking of social life, I haven't sent a text to Calypso yet.

I took out my phone and pressed new message. I entered Calypso's number and my thumbs tapped the screen, typing my message.

Hey babe, I'm now in London. How R U ?

I felt someone peering over my shoulder and it was Nico. "Dude, do you mind ?" I asked. He shrugged and held his hands up in the 'I surrender' way.

"Were you sending a message to your girlfriend ?" He asked. I frowned.

"No, I'm sending a text to my mom who I call 'Babe'," I said, sarcastically. Now it was Nico's turn to frown.

"Just checking. Long distance relationships don't really work out," Nico observed. "The sexual tension becomes too much and the next thing, your girl had just cheated on you."

I glared at him. "Calypso is a loyal girl."

"Whatever," Nico shrugged. He looked around and saw a group of girls standing not too far off. They were busy chatting and hugging and squealing. My guess, it was a reunion. And a 'Girls Only' one. But that didn't seem to stop Nico from approaching them. Nico beckoned for us to follow. We followed right behind him, unaware of what he was going to do. The girls were all absorbed in their talk that they didn't notice us approach. Then, one girl's eyes flicked over at us and she brightened.

"Hey Nico !" She said, moving out of her friend circle and giving him a hug. She pulled back a few seconds later, pushing a lock of her brown choppy hair out behind her ear. The girl had beautiful eyes and she wasn't that tall. She was pretty but not my type. " I can't believe how much you've grown. Look at you." Nico chuckled.

"Pipes, it was just a term ago," He replied. This 'Pipes' girl spotted Jason and gave him a hug, with a kiss on the cheek.

"Jason, nice to see you," She said, smiling up at him. Jason smiled his smile again.

"Hello, Piper," They realized that they were still in an embrace so they pulled apart rather hurriedly. "How have you been doing ?" Piper looked at the ground, faint tints of red on her cheeks. She bit her lip before replying that she was fine. I smell love in the air. Or was that perfume ? Piper reminded her other three friends about who Jason and Nico were. The girls responded with a chorus of 'Oh's and 'I remember's. Then the two boys were captured in hugs.

I stood there rather awkwardly, with my hands stuffed into my jeans. Piper noticed me and asked Jason,"Who is that ?" Her eyes were filled with wonder and a hint of admiration(?) Jason seemed to notice this and narrowed his eyes slightly. No ! He can't possibly think that I'm going to steal his girl, right ? I just told them about Calypso.

"I'm Percy Jackson, the new kid," I said with a nervous smile. Jason's expression showed me that I shouldn't mess with him. Suddenly, I'm deciding whether he's a friend or a foe. Of course he's a friend. He's Annabeth's twin brother. Since Annabeth is super nice, he should be too, A voice in my head told me. Another voice piped up, But you just met the guy and not all twins are alike. That's a pretty good reason. But, since I don't have any other friends, I should keep the ones I already have. So I added,"American and taken" for good measure.

Piper flashed me a smile that showed me all of her pearly whites. "Hi, I'm Piper McLean," She pulled her friends forward. "This is my sister, Silena-"She motioned to a girl with strawberry blonde hair. She had the same features as Piper, the eyes, body and skin. "This is Katherine-" Piper patted the shoulder of a girl with glossy straight brown hair and fair skin. She had gentle brown eyes that made you cave in to her will. Katherine protested at Piper, saying that people should call her Katie "And this is her sister, Miranda Gardiner." The last girl had black hair and light hazel eyes.

"Nice to meet you all," I said, showing a smile. The girls responded with some smiles each. This is where we stood. As acquaintances. They know me as the weird American with black hair and sea green eyes hanging around the popular Nico Di Angelo and Jason Chase with hopes of building a social reputation here. Where are those other American's Annabeth talked about ? She said that there were quote plenty of other Americans unquote. Was she possibly lying ?

Guess I'll have to wait and find out.

"So, what are you guys doing ?" asked Silena. She shouldered a pink backpack and tossed her hair back.

"We were just showing Percy around," Jason said as if it was no big deal. "A little wonderbunny named Annabeth skipped out on her job and appointed us." Piper smacked Jason's arm, rather in a flirtatious way.

"Jay, you know that she's busy planning the party. You should be a good brother and help her out," Piper retorted. Jason rolled his eyes, a small smile on his lips. I bet he was happy that Piper's paying attention to him again.

"I know but I wish I could be the one who tells people what to do. I feel inferior to her," Jason told Piper. Since when is it too easy for boys to open up to girls. Nico tugged on my shoulder and motioned to the other three girls for us to go. We complied, leaving Jason and Piper alone.

SCENE CHANGE

We continued walking around with Nico making small talk. He asked us about what we did for most of the holidays. Silena said that she spent most of the time shopping and playing matchmaker for a few people. Katie said that she practiced new recipes for her to try out as dessert for dinner. Miranda said that she helped Katie and her mother with the flower shop. When I said that I spent half my time between going to parties and surfing, Nico let out a low whistle.

"No wonder your father sent you here. You're the partying kind," He looked around before continuing in a low voice, "Do you drink or smoke ?" I shook my head. That would bring my rep down. At my old school, smokers were labeled as freaks. Besides, was that what everyone thought if the word party ever came up ? Or if the word 'American' ever came up? Back up, I referred to my school as my old school which means that I might actually accept this place.

"No. I don't try to get myself drunk at parties. I just have fun at them and avoid the desperate girls," I answered. It was the truth. I had Calypso and I was satisfied with her even if we never went past making out. I'm not the needy type.

"Desperate girls ?" asked Katie. "Are American girls like that ?" I shook my head and managed a smile. Katie might just be a bit naive and a push over. And don't forget innocent.

"Nope. Just the drunk ones. It shows that girls cannot stand the alcohol better than boys," I said, triumphantly. Wasn't that a fact ?

"That is so right," Nico agreed. The three girls exchanged glances and glared at us.

"We so can stand alcohol more than boys," Katie protested. Nico and I glanced at each other and laughed out loud.

"Have you ever tasted alcohol ?" He asked, teasing her. Katie blushed but managed a comeback. Which burnt. Badly.

"Have you ?" She asked back. Nico laughed nervously. That was a no. Silena piped up, "I have."

We looked at her quizzically. She shrugged, nonchalant. "Relax, it was a dare and I only had a sip. I didn't get drunk." She assured us as if it was an everyday thing.

"What did it taste like ?" Miranda asked her curiously. Silena shrugged.

"Let's not talk about it. I don't want to relive that moment. It's one I want to forget," The strawberry blonde said as she frowned. Sure... We were about to open up another topic but a rather familiar voice interrupted. Hint, choppy hair.

"You guys are in so much trouble." Oh man. We turned to see Jason and Piper jogging up to us, their faces red. I wonder what happened when we left. I bet it was something embarrassing or a 'life changing' thing. The works. But I should probably focus on the fact that they might kill us first. Yikes.


A/N :

Exams are over and I am freeeeeeeeee!

Review and tell me what you think might happen. BTW, I want to see how many of you are boys. and how many of you are girls.

So, review with the name of your gender.

May the best gender win !