Piper's mouth was dry. She couldn't believe it. The prince had saved her life. She was grateful for it. But a job in the castle? That was unbelievable. But then again, how did he know that she needed a job? Was he spying on her? Or did he just see the accident and overheard everything? Either way, she was grateful for the job.
As the walked through the doors to the castle, she was in awe. Everything was so amazing. There was huge windows and precious art work hanging everywhere. She turned around and saw a marble staircase.
"Wow…" She breathed as she looked around.
Jason smiled as he watched her. "Like it?"
"It's just so….wow."
He grinned as someone called his name.
"Jason! There you are! I've been looking for you everywhere!" A girl with blonde hair and gray eyes walked towards him. She couldn't be older that Jason. "You missed your lesson!"
Jason looked at the girl. "Come on Annabeth. I know everything already. And I was suffocating in here. I need a break."
"Your dad won't be happy that you missed a lesson, again." She crossed her arms and glared at him.
"But I needed the air. And look, I brought you some help." He told her, mentioning to Piper. "This is Piper."
Annabeth's gray eyes looked over the beggar. "I'll find a place for her."
Jason grinned. "Thanks Annabeth. You're the best!"
Annabeth rolled her eyes. "Yeah, yeah. Your dad is looking for you by the way. He's in the council room. Something about a treaty."
Jason sighed and looked at Piper. "Annabeth will take good care of you." He went to the council room.
Jason walked into the council room and saw his dad sitting there with another man. A girl, about his age, was sitting next to him.
"Jason, we're glad you can join us." Jupiter announced as Jason walked in.
Jason sat down next to his father and looked at the girl across from him. She had dark brown skin and golden eyes. She has to be a year younger than him and also did not want to be there.
"Jason, you remember Pluto and his daughter, Hazel." Jupiter reminded him.
Jason did remember Hazel. She was his only royal friend he had. They grew up practically together when they were little. But when Hazel turned twelve, he barely saw her.
Jason nodded. "Nice to see you again Lord Pluto, Princess Hazel."
"Likewise Prince Jason." Pluto smiled.
Hazel nodded politely.
"We were talking about the treaty. It needs to be renewed every couple of years. And since both you and Hazel are now old enough to understand what goes on between our two kingdoms, we decided to let you two watch how business would be run."
Jason wasn't stupid. He got the hint instantly. His father wanted Hazel there just like Pluto wanted him there. They wanted them to get married.
But the way Hazel's eyes were, she wasn't interested. And luckily, Jason wasn't either.
She looked at him as in saying, Please get me out of this.
Jason wished he could get out of this himself. But the two of them listened as their fathers renewed the same treaty as last time.
Piper walked around with Annabeth as she gave a tour of the castle. She couldn't believe how big it was. It was remarkable of what the castle looked like on the inside.
"It will take a while for to learn all the rooms, but I'll be around to help you out." Annabeth told her.
Piper nodded. Her mouth was still dry with shock.
"So, do you have any questions?" Annabeth asked.
"Is there a library here?" She asked quietly.
Annabeth looked at her, surprised. "Yes, of course! It's my favorite place in the castle!"
Annabeth led her to the library. It was the biggest one that Piper has ever seen.
"I'll let you look around a bit. But then we get to work."
Piper nodded.
Once the door was closed, Piper went on her hunt to find the book.