Hello people of the fan fiction world! Behold chapter 10! This one is where everything goes down hill for Jason and Piper! This was the worst part of the movie for me because he breaks her heart! I also had a question about if their was going to be a second or third, and to answer your question yes, there will be a second and third! Well here's chapter 10!
Disclaimer: I do not own PJO, HOO, or High School Musical.
Drew
I knew something was up when those three went to visit the three geeks. Frank, Leo, and Percy went to talk to Hazel, Calypso, and Annabeth. Octavian and I couldn't hear what they were saying, but they had to be stopped.
"They must be trying to find a way to make sure Piper and Jason beat us at the callbacks." Octavian whispered. "I mean the jocks have everyone liking and following him. If Jason gets into the musical they conquered both camp."
"And if they get Piper in and get her hooked up with Jason Grace," I said, "the geeks go from drool to cool."
We stood there for a moment in silence letting it sink in. My eyes widened in horror of what Piper has already accomplished. She beat me at the duel for head of the cabin, went more quests then me, and all the boys like her now and not me.
"Octavian." I said. "We need to save our show from people who don't know the difference between a talent show and a game."
Then we walked off not knowing that they were on our side.
Annabeth
My heart thumped when he came through the door. What was Percy Jackson doing in the Athena Cabin? Calypso and Hazel were here, too trying to figure out a way to separate Piper and Jason.
"We need to talk." Percy said gesturing to just him and me.
I led him away from the other four. Once we were far away enough, I said, "Go."
He talked to me about a plan. He needed help of getting Jason out of that musical.
"We're trying to figure out that same thing, but nothing we say works." I said.
"What if it wasn't you who said it?" Percy suggested. "What if Jason tells her that he doesn't care about it."
I thought for a moment. "It could work, but Jason would never hurt her feelings. They like each other so much that-"
"It would break Piper's heart and she wouldn't want any part with him ever again including doing the musical." Percy finished.
I was shocked at what he was saying. I didn't want to break her heart, but if we could get her to focus, then sure. We needed her, but she didn't want us.
He explained the whole plan to me, but I had to tweak a few things in order to get it to work. His eyes shined with excitement when I told him I would do it.
"Do you really think this is going to work?" I asked.
"It's the only way to save Jason and Piper from themselves." Percy said. "So are we doing it?"
I sighed, "Yeah."
"Good." He smiled. "We start tomorrow then?"
"Okay." I answered. "First thing."
"Great." He said.
We walked back to the others.
"Let's go." Percy said.
The boys left and I explained the plan to the other girls. Hazel was resistant at first, but she eventually agreed. Tomorrow we would have our Piper back.
The next day I walked out of my cabin bright and early. I got my Daedalus (No idea if I spelled that right) laptop and went to the climbing wall.
At first I didn't see him. Then those green eyes and black hair stood out from the rock. He gestured me to hurry over. Then he grabbed my arm and pulled me behind the boulder.
"So my watch." Percy said. "Is 7:45, okay? Are they synced?"
"Whatever." I said.
"Alright." He said. "Okay we're going to do this at lunch at exactly 12:05."
"Yes Percy. We're a go." I said. Then I added, "But we're not angels, okay?"
"I can dream, can't I?" Percy said.
I rolled my eyes and walked away determined to get my Piper back in the game.
Jason
Where was the team? It was around 12:05. They told me to meet me in the gym at lunch to practice. I was okay with that because I didn't have to rehearse with Rachel 'till later.
When I finally found the team I sighed. I just walked into a trap.
"Jason and the Argonauts." Percy said. "You're namesake and the supposed to be next ruler of Olympus until he died."
"Why me?" I muttered.
"Odysseus." Leo said. "Not a demigod, but survived Poseidon, Athena, my hot titan girlfriend, and all the gods' wrath. Also known as a lady's man. He was the next successor for Zeus until he was killed."
"Perseus." Frank said. "Percy's namesake, and son of Zeus. He was supposed to be the next successor, but declined."
"Yes." Percy said. "Legends one and all. But do you think these Half-Blood legends became legends by auditioning for musicals days before a big day each year. These are your last years here before you become the next king."
"Get your head in the game!" The team shouted.
"No." Percy said. "These Half-Blood legends became legends because they never took their eye off the prize."
"Get your head in the game!" They chanted at me again.
"Now." Percy yelled. "Who was the first Roman ever to become captain?"
"Jason." They answered.
"So who voted him out team captain this year?" Percy asked.
"Us." They said.
"And who are getting their butts kicked at the next game if Jason's worried about a stupid audition." Percy said.
Then they answered glumly, "We are."
"Guys come on!" I said. "There are just twelve people on the team. It's not just me."
"Just twelve?" Percy asked. "Oh no. I think you're forgetting an important thirteenth member of this squad."
He handed me a picture and I smiled. It was my dad.
"My dad." I sighed.
"Yes Jason." Percy said. "Legend, father, god, and now coach. It's a tradition like no other."
Piper
Why did I agree to come to the Athena Cabin? They were giving me some king of lecture.
"From the titans, to the gods, all leading up to . . ."
They scrolled down a photo of Jason playing basketball.
"Bad boy basketball men." Annabeth finished.
I smiled and realized the scheme they were trying to pull off.
"Yes." Annabeth said. "Our culture has appreciated aggressiveness. Now we end up with spoiled, over paid, bone head athletes who only care about slam dunks and touch downs. That is the world of Jason Grace."
"But." Calypso said. "The path of the mind. The path we're on. Our path brought us these people."
She played a slid show of famous women half-bloods. I rolled my eyes at Annabeth.
"I got to go." I admitted. "Rachel is waiting for me to rehearse."
"Piper!" Annabeth said sharply.
I sat back down on her bed a little scared.
"Jason Grace represents one side of evolution." Annabeth argued. "And our side of education and accomplishment is the future of half-bloods. This is the side where you belong!"
I glared at my thought to be friend. How could she? How could they? Does this technique tournament matter so much to them? They don't care about how I feel. I was about to get up in leave when Hazel opened her laptop and showed me the video.
Jason
"Guys!" I said. "Come on. If you don't know how hard I'll work at that game then you don't know me."
"But we thought-" Percy said.
I was furious.
"No!" I yelled. "I'll tell you what I thought. I thought you were my friends! Win together, lose together, team mates."
I didn't pay attention to Leo doing something in the corner.
"But, what about the girl?" Percy asked. "And the singing?"
"Dude, I'm for the team!" I was so mad. If I had to lie to get them off my back I would. "I've always been for the team. She's just someone I met!"
Piper
I can't believe what he was saying.
"The singing thing is nothing!" Jason yelled into the camera. "Probably a way to keep my nerves down, I don't know. It means nothing to me! You're my guys and this is our team. Piper is not important. I'll forget about her, I'll forget about that stupid audition, and we'll go out to get that championship. You all happy now?!"
Then Hazel closed the laptop.
A tear rolled down my face. How could he say that? I thought he wanted to do it. Why would he just want to hurt me?
I tried to find a way to convince myself it was manipulated, but the laptop said live. Also, how else would they have gotten that footage? No. He said those words and he meant it.
"Behold." Annabeth said. "The real Jason Grace."
Everyone left Annabeth and me alone.
"So, Piper." Annabeth said, "We'd love to have you for our technique team."
I didn't answer. I wanted scream at her, but I couldn't find my voice.
"Did you want to grab some lunch?" Annabeth asked.
I looked up at her to show her my tears and shook my head.
"Oh." She said. "Well we'll be there if you want to come."
I nodded, and she frowned before she left. She left me alone in a room to deal with my own broken heart that no one could repair. Then I heard the cheering.
