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Chapter 10-Sing like a Canary

|Goode High School
|August 5, 15:57 EDT
|Annabeth's POV

I was waiting for the school bell to ring by reading a book riddled with Amazon legend. I was investigating Amelie's past. I mean I'm pretty sure she didn't tell us everything. She didn't explain her relationship with Calypso.

A voice whispered, "What's going on babe?"

I looked up to see a muscular boy with brown hair and pig eyes. "It's none of your business, um…"

"Matt Sloan. I know you are Annabeth Chase. All the boys talk about you. You should be flattered I'm talking to you." He gestured to girls giggling and swoon over him and glaring daggers at me. "I was wondering if you would like to hang out sometime."

"Yeah. Not interested."

Matt's face twisted in confusion then reformed back. "Annabeth, you are going to wish you got to spent time with me." He winked and every girl nearly fainted.

"From the seconds I have spent with you, I can tell you are a player,-"

"You know it babe."

"-you are arrogant,-"

"I wouldn't say that. More like confidant."

"-And a complete jerk."

He leaned his left ear toward my mouth. He asked, "Did you say jock? Cause I'm one of those." He pulled back a sleeve from his letterman jacket and flexed a muscle.

"That too." I walked away, leaving him dumbfounded.

Percy yelled, "He did what?"

"Percy calm down, " I mumbled. We were waiting after school nearby a tree for Percy and Jason to try out for the swimming and basketball team respectively. "But he made a move on you, Annabeth. This is my childhood bully I am talking about!"

"You do know you still act like a child. So in result you are a child to me."

He put on his seal eyes and whined, "But Annabeth."

"And this is why."

Percy glanced at someone's watch and announced, "Tryouts start soon. See you later, Annabeth." He pecked my cheek and ran back into the building. I saw Piper and Amelie walking towards me. Piper exclaimed, "Leo decided to stay with us at Percy's apartment. Though he won't go to school."
Amelie said menacing, "If I have to go to school, that elf boy is going to." She slammed her fist into her palm for emphasis.

Piper drawled, "Fiiine. Do you guys want to hang out while waiting for the boys?"

I replied, "Sure. Let's go to Starbucks."

"What is Starbucks?" whispered Amelie.

Poor child. So innocent.

We all ordered and quickly sat down. Piper sighed, "I wish Hazel and Frank could join us."

"Yes," I reasoned, "But they both have responsibilities back at Camp Jupiter."

"There is another camp?"

Piper started tearing a paper napkin, "Yeah. For Romans. Headed by Reyna and Frank."

Amelie carefully watched Piper's actions and asked, "Is something going on with you and this Reyna character?"

Piper and I glanced at each other and before we can answer a shadow came up to the table. There was a brown-haired girl with a short preppy red dress on. Two other girls were flanking her, holding drinks and wallets. The clear leader leaned in and asked innocently, "Hi. My name is Chloe. What are you names?"

"Annabeth. This is Piper and Amelie." I glanced at the others and Amelie seemed to be having a glaring contest with Chloe. Amelie smiled sweetly, "So Chloe where do you go to school?"
"Goode High School."

"Oh, what a coincidence. So do we." The girls had another stare-off and I could literally cut the tension in half with a knife. Chloe gestured to her bodyguards, "Let's go. We get to go see who made the sports teams."

The sound of high heels click-clacking was the only evidence of the girls. Piper asked, "Should we go pick up Jason and Percy?"

"Sure."

|Central Park
|August 5, 20:03 EDT
|Amelie's POV

Great, I am so late. I looked at my watch and saw it was 8:03. I am pretty sure that being a few minutes late is alright. Right? I made my way to the meeting place. The Bethesda Fountain.

A huge lake of water trickled down into a brick basin. Babies held up a platform where an angel stood. It was beautiful. There was a few couples around, enjoying the romantic setting. What I needed to find was the lady with blonde hair on a blue bicycle. It was weird but whatever.

I looked around and finally saw the woman in like 24 hours. I made my way and took in my surroundings, ensuring there is no attack on me. It has always been a habit of mine. Don't judge.

The woman had blonde hair and bright blue eyes. She had a blue choker lining her neck and matching with her blue punk jacket. I walked up to her cautiously and asked the specific phrase, "Do you have any rotten apples?"

The woman flicked her eyes over me and asked, "Amelie Gray?"

"How do you-"

"Batman informed me. I am Black Canary." Her eye were sincere with no sign of danger at all. "Sooooo. What do we do now?"

"We are going to practice some defense tactics before you join the team."

"The team is just some teenagers under someone else's command and discretion and are made to do missions no matter of homework or personal stuff."

Black Canary shrugged, "Sounds about right. I will be making sure you are good enough for the team."

"You are just here to judge me in place of a man dressed in a stupid halloween costume for a team full of teenagers in costumes who haven't grown up yet?"

"Yep. You know, you are pretty sarcastic. Though memorable, that could get you killed sometime in the future."

"Suure."

Black Canary pushed the bicycle in a bush and started walking towards a lonely oak tree. She yelled, "You coming?"

I ran up a hill and looked around for Canary. She seemed to disappear but something hit my back. I fell to the ground and quickly rolled to the side as a leg fell down on the spot I was at. I screamed, "What are you doing?"
"This is your test."

I quickly got up and tried to punch the woman, but she swerved her head to the side and struck my gut. I doubled back in pain and landed on my butt. I quickly tucked my head to my knees and rolled down the hill. Grass and dirt covered my clothes and hair. Black Canary raced down the hill and I quickly got up and hid behind a bush.

Black Canary taunted, "You really think I can't find you? You can run but you can't hide."

She passed by my bush and I knew this is my only time to strike. I tiptoed behind her and attempted to side-kick her. Black Canary caught my leg and jerked it away, making me lose my balance. She smirked, "Is that all you can do? What a disappointment."

I screamed in anger and raised my fists up to block another kick to the face. Earth responded to my call and made a hard dirt-packed wall. Black Canary fell down in shock and smiled, "Finally. A challenge. Come at me."

I punched in the air and a stone fist appeared and stomped where Canary was. She cartwheeled out of the way and put her hands up, "Good! You are in." I breathed heavily and started massaging my wounds.

Canary threw me a water bottle and said, "Meet me here tomorrow night. I will introduce you to the team."

She started going back towards her bicycle. I quickly asked, "What is your purpose other

than being here tonight?"

"I'm going on patrol. Search me up." She hopped on and it started revving up like a motorcycle. I gasped as it glitched like a motorcycle then back to a simple blue bike. Someone knows the mist. Could it be that Zatarra guy Zatanna was talking about the other day?

I looked up to the night sky and prayed, "Artemis, please hear my prayer. May my little journey here to not be found."

|Jackson Apartment
|August 5, 20:47 EDT
|Annabeth's POV

I peeked through the door and glanced to check on Amelie. I know that she is like thousands of years older than me, but I feel like I have a duty to protect her. She is sort of like a sister to me. I saw Piper sleeping soundly, that's good.

My eyes drew towards Amelie's bed. I was a hump underneath some covers. I was about to leave when I heard a shuffling noise. A figure was climbing through the window. He/she looked around the room before moving towards Amelie's bed. Before I could charge in on the intruder, the figure teared the blankets to reveal a pillow. Wait, did Amelie sneak out?!

Hmm, let's see if she does it again, then I will confront her. I tiptoed back to my room and saw Percy thrashing around. I shook him awake and wiped away his tears. He smile softly, "You aren't gone, Annabeth?"

"No, I'm right here Percy. I will never leave you, Percy." He leaned in and our lips touched. His hands brought me down towards him so I was on top. I moved my hands towards his neck where they rested. My chest was rubbing against his and made me feel in heaven. I wrapped my legs around Percy and he cradled me. I hesitantly removed my swollen lips and smiled at him. He looked at me in confusion and put on his baby seal eyes. I sighed, "Percy. Amelie sneaked out tonight."

He quickly got up, making me fall down on the bed. He asked, "Why? This neighborhood isn't the best. There are some pickpockets and murderers around here."

"Yeah, that's why I am worried. She could be in a gang and hanging out with the wrong crowd."

Percy shook his head, "No, the kids at school she was with never misbehaved in their life. They won't change now."

"No, Amelie wouldn't do that with them. She could be meeting other people outside of school. And we might not even know them. They could be a bad influence on her."

"Have you seen her at camp? There is no bad influence that can make her worse. The only influence on her would be us and her friends. And we are good people, so…"

"She definitely is hanging out with bad people. That is the only way she could have her fun. I am now regretting leaving the Stolls. They at least could control her a little."

Percy put a hand on my shoulder, "Don't worry Annabeth. I am sure Amelie is fine. Let's go back to sleep." I laid my head and slowly closed my eyes. Might as well, sleep on it.

So, that was an interesting chapter! I hope you enjoyed it. Have a nice weekend.-hope4all

Trivia: Why does Robin keep his identity a secret?