The Beginning of Our End
I looked at the clock, begging for time to go by faster. I sighed and slammed my head into the desk as a minute passed.
"Summer, summer, summer." Someone whispered behind me and I turned to see my best friend, Percy Jackson, whispering to himself. My eyebrows furrowed as I tried to remember why that sounded so familiar. I smirked when I remembered why.
"Perseus Jackson, did you just quote High School Musical 2?" I asked teasingly. Percy blushed when he realized that I had heard him.
"Hey the only reason I can quote that movie is because you made me watch it billion times with you when we were younger" He said defensively, his messy black hair flopping everywhere as he moved his head. I continued to smirk at him and was about to say something when an annoying cough interrupted us.
"I'm sorry did I interrupt you Ms. Potter?" Ms. Harvey said with a cruel smile on her face. Old hag, I thought.
"No ma'am" I muttered as I turned around to face her. I sighed as Ms. Harvey returned to her lesson.Its your last day Alex, only a few minutes left before you can spend all your time at Camp.
Raise your hand if you're confused, just kidding don't. Let me rewind this a bit so that you can understand. My name is Alexandria Potter and I'm a normal 10 year old girl. Well normal if you ignore the fact that I'm a demigod. Yeah okay so, maybe not so normal. You see the Greek Gods are still out there and their um—habits- haven't changed. That's a very disgusting mental imagine but because of that I exist, woo hoo.
Today was like any other day for me, except it was the last day of school. I was actually surprised that me and Percy had made it through an entire school year without getting into major trouble. I mean sure, we did blow up the bus on our last field-trip but that was mostly Percy's fault. I'm still surprised we weren't expelled right away, it was a miracle I tell you. But I knew for a fact that Percy and I wouldn't be returning to this school next year, in fact Sally had already called Yancy Academy to see if they would allow us to attend their school. They did and by the end of summer, Percy and I would be shipped off to yet another boarding school.
How-freaking-fantastic
I sighed as I stared at the back of Ms. Harvey's head. Ms. Harvey was a beautiful woman in her early twenties with blood red hair and tan skinned. She was bitter, mean and punished anyone who didn't call her "Ma'am" or "Miss"
I hated her and she also seemed to hate me too. She was a monster, there was that too.
I knew she was a monster, I just didn't know what weird creature she was. I wondered if she was here for Percy since I for some weird reason, didn't attract many monsters.
The bell interrupted my thoughts as my classmates cheered and ran off like a bunch of chickens with their heads cut off. I smiled as I put my stuff away and saw that Percy was waiting for me. I was about to say something when a firm hand was placed on my shoulder. I turned and saw it was the bloody witch of the west.
"Mr. Jackson" She said with a glare, "I have to talk with Alexandria privately, now please excuse us"
Percy gave me a look and I shrugged. He glared at Ms. Harvey before he grabbed his backpack and tapped the door two times before closing it. It was a secret signal between us. Basically if we were ever separated from each other, we'd tap the nearest flat surface twice to let each other know that if one of us wasn't back in 30 minutes, then the other would go looking for them just in case they were in danger.
We began doing this after Percy was beaten up after school by a group of older assholes that only attacked him because his "tough little sister" wasn't around.
A slap to the face made me realize that I had just tuned out Ms. Harvey. I groaned as the pain in my cheek began to spread like a wildfire. What the h-
When I turned to look at Ms. Harvey I froze, well she looked um–different. Her once tanned skin was now pale white, her eyes were red and I just noticed that she had one bronze prosthetic leg and the other was a–donkey leg? I cursed silently. Just my luck, she had to be an Empousa.
"It seems I've finally gotten your attention sea spawn" Ms. Harvey hissed out and I flushed in anger. How dare she call me a sea spawn, I am not a child of his.
"I am not a sea spawn! What are you even doing in a school? There aren't very many men you can seduce here" I stated as I began to strategize for a possible attack. Ms. Harvey just walked around me, her disturbing red eyes locked with mine.
"You'd be surprised of how good of a selection there is here. You see I was just passing by, when my luck struck out, two little fishies in the same pond" Ms. Harvey said mockingly. I growled as I took of my skull necklace and clicked it. A 3 foot silver sword appeared in my hand where my necklace had once been.
"I'm getting really tired of your sea analogies, donkey witch" I said as got into battle stance. Ms. Empousa hissed as she showed off her ugly teeth.
"It'll be fun sending you back to your Uncle" She said before she launched herself at me. I ducked just in time and rolled out of the way causing the Empousa to screech loudly as she hit the bookshelves.
"Now now, don't be a bad girl Alexandria" She purred out as she got up and walked over to me. I took a few steps back. It's now or never Alex, I thought.
I charged for her and swung my sword, she moved out of the way and clawed me. I hissed in pain as I grabbed my shoulder. The Empousa then changed so that she looked like the Ms. Harvey that I had come to despise.
"Now now Alexandria, you wouldn't hurt an innocent woman would you?" She cooed but before she could say anything I used the air to push me forward. She looked shocked and I used that to my advantage as I swung my sword and sliced her in half. I smirked and huffed as I was covered in yellow dust.
"I liked you better as I teacher" I mumbled into the now empty room. I shook the dust of me and flinched when I shook my injured shoulder. I turned and walked to my backpack which now laid on the ground. I opened the smallest pocket and pulled out a small plastic bag. I opened it and ate one of the ambrosia squares. I almost purred in delight, ambrosia always tasted like one of Sally blue chocolate chip cookies.
I sighed as the pain began to fade before putting the bag of ambrosia squares away. I grabbed my worn out blue backpack and pulled it over my right shoulder before leaving the room. I then bumped into Percy who looked worried but brightened up when he saw me.
"Oh you're okay!" He said as he pulled me into a hug. I chuckled but hugged him back. "Yes I'm okay Percy"
"Good. Principal Lopez wants to speak to us so I came to come get you" He said as we began to walk down the stairs.
"He's probably going to give us the "You did your best but you won't be allowed to return next year" speech" I said to him as we descended down the stairs and into the hall. Zeus would now how many times we got that speech.
"Yes well it doesn't help that we blew up that bus last week when we accidentally fired the war cannon"
"We?" I said incredulously. "No no, do not going say we, Perseus Jackson! You were responsible, I unfortunately was in the wrong place at the wrong place."
"Oh c'mon Ally," Percy said with a pout as we entered the main office. I gave him a glare as Ms. Chang, the office administer looked at us. She rolled her eyes and motioned us forward.
"You two again" She said as she looked at a paper, "Mr. Lopez is waiting for you, go right ahead"
I looked at Percy, my anxiety rising. He smiled and grabbed my hand before he pulled us into the Principal's office.
There sat Mr. Lopez in his chair looking as if he was the freaking queen of the universe. I glared at him as he motioned us to sit. I sat down in the rough chairs before crossing my arms and raising an eyebrow at him.
"Ms. Potter, Mr. Jackson. I assume you both know why you are here?" He asked and I rolled my eyes.
"Yes sir, we both know we won't be attending this school next year. We were both offered a very impressive scholarship from Yancy Academy, which we will be attending this fall" I said in a fake snobbish voice. I heard Percy snort quietly beside me.
Mr. Lopez looked shocked before he composed himself again, "Ah-well yes that is exactly what I was going to say. You two are free to go"
I nodded my head as Percy and I got up. I raised my head up and walked out like royalty until I almost tripped on a pencil on the floor. Percy burst out laughing as he closed the door behind us. I blushed in embarrassment but continued to walk out of the office. Percy joined me as we walked out to the front of the school.
Percy was waiting for Sally and I was waiting for the camp van to pick me up. When I had first arrived at camp I was very persistent in the fact that I wanted to continue attending the same school as Percy, who I had attended school with since I was 5. I had no home and going to school so far away was a constant argument that me and Chiron had. It wasn't until the older campers(the ones with licenses) agreed to take me and pick me up from school that Chiron finally allowed it.
"So you're gonna come over during the summer right? I don't think I can survive another summer with Smelly Gabe" Percy stated. I frowned, Percy's step-father was the rudest, most disgusting man I had ever encountered and I hated him a lot. I nodded my head at him.
"Don't worry, I'll be over as much as I can" I said with a smile as I spotted the camp van. "There's my ride. Tell your mom I'll be over as soon as I can"
Percy nodded and gave me a hug before I ran off and got into the van. I smiled widely when I saw it was Luke, my best friend besides Percy and brother in all but blood.
"Luke!" I shouted happily as I reached over to give him a hug which he returned right away. He ruffled my bangs and smiled.
"Hey Ally, how was your last day, hon?" Luke asked. After years of taking care of me, things like Luke calling me hon, no longer embarrassed me.
"Well um" I stammered, Luke was really protective so I was a little hesitant to tell him about the teacher I kind of just accidentally killed. Holy Hell, I just killed my teacher.
I felt a soothing presences and saw Luke had put his hand of my shoulder, "Breath Ally, whatever happened is in the past now. You're okay now sweetie. I'm still here"
And that Ladies and Gentleman was why Luke Castellan was the best big brother ever. I nodded at him, "My teacher ended up being an Empousa but I took care of it."
Luke looked at me, "I see. I still don't understand why you choose to go to public school when you can stay at camp" The last part was muttered to himself and I sighed. Luke couldn't fathom why I would go to school in the 'outside' world when I could stay at camp where I was safe and it was a constant argument between us.
But I had to. Percy had no one but his mom who was barely around. He needed me.
The rest of the ride was silent as we finally arrived at Camp. I smiled as I jumped out of the van and ran toward the barrier. It didn't matter that I saw the camp everyday, to me it would always be the most beautiful place on earth.
I walked over to Thalia's Pine and place my hand on it. I closed my eyes as I spoke, "It was my last day Thals, got attacked by Empousa, but don't worry I took care of it. I-I miss you"
Luke came over and grabbed my hand as he pulled me away from Thalia but not before he gave Thalia an affectionate pat and a sad smile. When I entered Camp I saw Annabeth waving excitedly at me. I smiled and ran over to her and tackling her into a hug.
"Annabeth!" I said as I let go of her. She smiled even wider and motioned me over so I could talk to everyone else. I gave them all hugs and smiled. I was home.
I had been here the longest, along with Annabeth and Luke, so I knew everyone and vice versa. I made small talk with the Stolls and Silena before I walked a small distance away from everyone.
I looked around and took a minute to take everything in. I had a feeling this summer was going to be a very interesting one.
(A/N) Holy Hell this is way overdue. I'm so sorry that this is like 3 months late but there has been family problems and school. But I've finally gotten around to rewriting this. You may notice that I took down all my chapter but don't worry, new better chapters will be up soon. In the rewrite I'm going to incorporate everyone so that you get a better feel and Alex will be going on a quest!
Thank you guys for the support and hope you stick around!
-A
