Jason

I saw a quick tear run down Annabeth's cheek as she quickly wipes it away. It's almost obvious its not cause she got yelled at. I may have just met her a few hours ago but anybody-or at least any smart person-could tell she's a tough cookie.

Percy takes a deep breath and walks to the front.

"Ok, so as some of you know. I will tell you a...sort-of orientation...but at the same time like a...I don't know. Anyway, like, the life before now and after. And all that jist. Now let's head over to the living room, shall we."

We all get up and walk down the hallway.

Leo and I race to the couch.

Leo pushes me to the ground.

I get off the ground angrily.

Then as I look up Hazel has my spot. Annabeth and Piper pull up chairs from the table and sits behind up along with frank.

I then have to sit in the middle next to Leo and Hazel.

And trust me, they don't give me any room.

Percy walks up to the tv and puts a DVD in the player. The turns the tv on a stands next to it.

A picture of Norms and Mutants arguing show up.

"Ok, so as you know, 150 years ago mutants were pushed to the sides because we had power. Strong, independent powers. Something the Norms didn't have. And that made them afraid of us. And if you don't know a 'Norm' is. It's normal people. Citizens of the world. People who had no supernatural abilities. And we all hopefully know what mutants are, right?"

We all nod our heads.

"So for 25 years, mutants and Norms hated each other. Despised one another. War raged on for independence. Equality. And at the 30 year mark, 3 brothers, Zeus. Poseidon and Hades, ended the feud."

"And then 100 years ago, a corporation who called themselves-Hydra Mind-started gathering mutants and making the destroy community's, towns, and citizens. So after 1 year of horror, PowersPeak was made. We helped protect citizens, and make peace throughout the world. They would hurt, we would fix. Simple right? Until the world discovered 'Stackers'."

The picture changed to a guy with air bubbles around him. There were 5. Each showing a different abilities.

"Stackers are another type of mutants. A more..enhanced version. They have more then 1 power. The kind that is not supposed to exist. Stackers are dangerous. They don't care about anybody but themselves. And now stackers are everywhere. Killing and murdering."

Percy takes a breath.

"And that's our job. To stop Hydra Mind and Stackers. Because both are killing machines. And some stackers...well, we are reported to bring them back for...testing."

The next picture goes to the same guy in a white room instead. He seems to be yelling.

Then I notice that it's a recording.

"Watch closely. Look at what happens. A stacker."

The muted recording goes on. Then the guy suddenly stops yelling and backs toward the back wall. That's when I see two army men come into the frame with guns. The guy seems to have asked something. I couldn't make out his lips. The army men must've gotten an order because next thing I know I see them two hold their guns more forcefully aimed at him.

The guy noticed and starts to look scared. It looks like he's begging because he clasp his hands together.

POP POP POP POP

A bullet tears to the mans shoulder. Hits him in the shoulder and the right leg. The guy looks at them in pain the quickly throws his hands up and swipes it across the room. The army man one the left going with. As he hits the wall he collapse.

The last army man was in shock. The stacker fell to the ground. Then got back up. He puts his hand up and looks at the army man forcefully.

He somehow make the army man...shoot himself!? The army guy soon collapsed after.

The stacker looked tired and in pain.

Then a guy rushed in and levels his weapon.

POP POP POP POP POP

The screen goes black.

Its dead silent. The Annabeth speaks up.

"You killed him. Why?"

"He killed one of our men. We had no choice." Percy says without emotion.

"You did have a choice! There always is!"

"No we didn't. He attacked our men."

"Only out out defense. Your 'men' attacked him first!" She stands up.

"He was a stacker. He would have been killed anyway." Percy starts to raise his voice.

"Is the what you bring them in for? To bring them in for 'testing' then kill them!?"

"He was a murderer. We wanted to test him."

"Oh really. Because it looks like you just brought him in to kill him. Besides did you even see him kill anyone?" Annabeth tests.

Percy hesitates. "Well..um, no but-"

"-but you killed him anyway. Just because he was different."

"He was a stacker! He was bound to do it at some point!" He yells.

"Ever heard the expression,'Don't judge a book by its cover'?"

"Outside. Now." He says through gritted teeth.

Percy walks out.

Annabeth gets up and mutters,"killing your own kind. Just like you daddy."

She walks out.

It's quiet.

Silent.

"Why do you think she acted that way?"

"What was that?"

"Why do you think she stuck up for a dead stacker?"

It keeps going on. Then I notice Piper.

Ok. Your probably thinking, hey yo, Jason. You checking her out?

Um. That's confidential information.

My point is. She's not talking. Just sitting there. Looking at the door constantly.

We all shut up as the door opens.

Percy walks in.

No Annabeth.

"Where's Annabeth?" Piper looks around.

"Her room. Thank her. You are all dismissed for the rest of the day."

No one cheers.

We wall rush out to the training room to Annabeth viciously tear at a dummy with her dagger.

"Annabeth go to your room." Percy orders.

"Why?"

"Because I said so."

"That's not a valid reason."

Then Percy lost it. "Your face is not a valid reason!"

My eyes widen and I expect Annabeth to go all ninja tofu on Percy.

Instead she chuckles.

CHUCKLES.

Annabeth looks this way, smiling.

"Really Jackson, that's all you got? I've been told that many times. Your words don't effect me as they do everyone else."

Percy is mad, but decides to play along.

"And when did my words stop phasing you?" he looks like a already won.

"When we first met."

"OOOH. BURN! YOU NEED SOME-" Leo gets cut off by a glare from Percy.

Leo coughs in fright.

"Uh..Annie, I would go to your room if I was you. Also, me too." And he runs off with flames.

Literally.

But Annabeth stays in the exact same spot.

Percy points to the elevator.

"Ramirez' office now. You," he points to Annabeth, "and me."

"Gladly." She smirks and walks towards the elevator.

"The rest of you."

He takes a breath.

"Room."