IDEA #10
Last Update: 08-28-11
A/N: This is a story idea about: SUMMARY ON THIS WEBSITE :
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Word Count: 3,183
It's not complete at all but it would be a good idea in my opinion if I ever get the chance to write it.
Percy Jackson Xover Story: Jackson Family Reunion
"C'mon Channy" I called to my daughter after unbuckling the belt on the car seat. She reached out her arms for me and I picked her up, hearing Annabeth close the door on the opposite side. She was always faster with that belt so she was able to take out Ryann quicker than I could with Channer.
"Do you know why your mom called us?" Annabeth asked as she came around the minivan and put Ryann on the floor so she could walk into the building with her sister.
"She never said anything over the phone. I guess she wanted to leave it as a surprise or something..." I really didn't know why my mom wanted us here, especially in such a hurry. She just randomly called late last night, telling me to come over today with Annabeth and the twins, saying that she had to discuss something important.
We followed closely behind the twins, who were hopping over to the elevator holding hands. Minutes later, we were in front of my mom and my stepdad's apartment. The same one where Annabeth and I had most of our firsts. After knocking, my mother answered rather quickly.
"Percy! Annabeth! My beautiful granddaughters! I am so happy you're here" she hugged the girls first, bending down to do so, before giving Annabeth and I small hugs from having to reach over the twins "Come in, come in! There are cookies in the kitchen"
"Cookies!" Channer and Ryann shouted in glee, running as fast as they could. Annabeth followed behind them, just to make sure they made it there without hurting themselves.
"Great mom. You just had to say cookies" I was trying to be stern but I couldn't keep the smile off my face.
After the twins had one cookie each, we settled them down to watch some little kids' show in the living room with Claire. Claire's my five year old half-sister, completely mortal, and I love her.
So once the kids were occupied, the grown-ups all gathered in the kitchen, sitting at the table. In front of my mom were a phone, a list with numbers, and what looked like invitations with the address of my and Annabeth's new house.
"So what did you have to tell us?" I asked, looking at the things before her.
"I've been keeping something from you, Percy..." she said, looking down. She looked guilty but relieved like she's been waiting to tell me this for years "I have three sisters I never told you about"
"Wait...you mean I have family that isn't related to Greek gods?" I'm surprised she would keep something like this from me. I always thought she was an only child, kinda like I was at first. Plus she wasn't one to keep secrets from me for so long.
"Yes, I have three sisters, your aunts. Their names are Lisa, Judith, and Renée. They are all married and have some kids of their own. Lisa has two kids, Emma and Elliot. Judy has one son, Samuel. And Renée has one daughter, Isabella. They're your cousins" she said, ringing her hands, nervous.
"And I've never met them before?" it seemed strange that the sisters would keep their kids away from each other, never letting them meet.
"Just once. You're the oldest, so you were five, Samuel was next at three, then Isabella at two and Lisa was pregnant with Emma. So you've never met Emma or Elliot, really but you'll meet them soon" she assured me. But then I caught what she said at the end.
"Soon? How soon? Does this have to do with those invitations?"
"Momma, I did a poop!" I heard Ryann call from somewhere in the house. Possibly the bathroom. They're only three and were already potty-trained at two. Annabeth excused herself and went to take care of her.
"Um...about that...I was wondering if you and Annabeth could be little dears and...house some guests?"
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I looked through the mail, searching for the letter I was supposed to receive from the States.
"And here it is!" I took out the pale blue letter from the pile and began to open it. Emma walked in with her friends at that very moment.
"What mum?" she asked, sitting down in the living room with Cleo and Rikki.
"I got a letter from my sister! She lives in the States" I explained as I ripped open the envelope and got out the invitation. It had some ocean like theme to it with the words...
"Jackson Family Reunion"
...on the cover. Under the words was the Jackson family crest. I smiled and opened the card. The first thing to catch my attention was the picture of my three sisters and I the last time we were together which was about seventeen years ago.
I read the letter under the picture that was handwritten.
Dear Lisa,
A visit from you, Judy, and Renée has been long overdue. So as we decided, we are going to have a family reunion.
The reunion will start on July 1st so book your flights for the 30th of June. If you can't make it then, at least book your flights some day before July 4th. We're having a big reunion BBQ and fireworks show to start off our month together.
Before you ask, of course your kids have to come whether they're far away, married, or with kids. They along with any friends or extended family will be staying with my son, Percy, and his wife in their new house. Don't worry about how many are allowed to go, Percy's home has plenty of space.
For you Lisa, Percy himself has decided to pay for your tickets over from Australia to America. But keep in mind that the paid tickets are only for the family: you, Neil, Emma, and Elliot. Any friends will have to pay for themselves. Sorry but it would be too much for us.
Come prepared for a month stay with pool access and horseback riding. Percy and his wife just bought their new house, which has let's just say...a lot of acres of land. They have an in-ground pool and a horse track and stables.
Also be sure to bring cameras and a lot of money, because Percy works at the local Aquarium, the local Zoo, and at the NYPD stables. What does that mean...free tours!
So I can't wait to see you and your family again!
Love,
Sally Jackson-Blofis
P.S. Please call at least two weeks prior to the reunion to tell us how many people are actually coming so Percy and his wife could be prepared beforehand. Thank you!
"Well this will surely be fun. Emma?" apparently, she was already waiting for me to call for her. She's probably curious about this unknown sister of mine.
"Yes? But mum...you never said you had a sister? And now, all of a sudden, you have mail from her?" her friends were kind enough to try to look away. This is a family matter but it would be rude if they left or if I asked them to leave.
"Well I do. Three, actually. The last time there was a family reunion, I reckon it was about seventeen or so years ago. You weren't even born yet then. But my sisters and I have decided that it's time you and your cousins finally met" I walked over to her and handed her the card "We are all going to New York for a month and you can bring your friends. But they will have to pay for themselves..."
The three friends looked at each other and slowly their faces twisted into smiles.
"Oh my god! We're going to New York!" Cleo shouted.
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"Judy! You got mail!" I heard Ron call from downstairs. I finished scrubbing the bathtub and took off my gloves.
We had just arrived home from Egypt where a battle between Sam's robot friends and some bad aliens took place. So naturally, as I tend to do, I started cleaning the house as a way to forget about all the fire, smoke, blood, and death.
Ron had left my mail on the table before leaving to work on his lawn. I picked up the small pile and glanced through.
"Bill...bill...magazine...bill...what's this?" I looked at the return address but it was a blur. Age can really be a downer when you get to my point. I got out my glasses and tried to read it again.
Sally Jackson-Blofis
333 Made Up Rd.
Manhattan, NY
"Sally? Oohhh...now I remember!" together, my sisters and I had decided that we should have a family reunion over the phone. Sally was generous enough to be the host. I opened up the envelope and smiled at the cover and the picture inside. Under the picture was the actual letter...
Dear Judy,
A visit from you, Lisa, and Renée has been long overdue. So as we decided, we are going to have a family reunion.
The reunion will start on July 1st so book your flights for 30th. If you can't make it then, at least book your flights some day before July 4th. We're having a big reunion BBQ and fireworks show to start off the our month together.
Before you ask, of course your son has to come whether he's far away, married, or with kids. He along with any friends or extended family will be staying with my son, Percy, and his wife in their new house.
Don't worry about how many are allowed to go, Percy's home has plenty of space.
Come prepared for a month stay with pool access and horseback riding. Percy and his wife just bought their new house, which has let's just say...a lot of acres of land. They have an in-ground pool and a horse track and stables.
Also be sure to bring cameras and a lot of money, because Percy works at the local Aquarium, the local Zoo, and at the NYPD stables. What does that mean...free tours!
So I can't wait to see you and your family again!
Love,
Sally Jackson-Blofis
P.S. Please call at least two weeks prior to the reunion to tell us how many people are actually coming so Percy and his wife could be prepared beforehand. Thank you!
I have to call Sam!
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I laid back on my chair and slipped on my glasses. Today was such a wonderful day. The Florida skies are so beautiful and bright. I feel like I could never leave.
"Renée? This just came in the mail for you" Phil said as he handed me a letter. I thanked him and kissed him quickly before he left me to my own musing.
I looked at the letter and almost screamed out in excitement. This is the invitation for the reunion my sisters and I decided we should have. I opened up the letter and read what Sally wrote.
Dear Renée,
A visit from you, Lisa, and Judy has been long overdue. So as we decided, we are going to have a family reunion.
The reunion will start on July 1st so book your flights for 30th. If you can't make it then, at least book your flights some day before July 4th. We're having a big reunion BBQ and fireworks show to start off the our month together.
Before you ask, of course your daughter has to come whether she's far away, married, or with kids. She along with any friends or extended family will be staying with my son, Percy, and his wife in their new house. Don't worry about how many are allowed to go, Percy's home has plenty of space.
Come prepared for a month stay with pool access and horseback riding. Percy and his wife just bought their new house, which has let's just say...a lot of acres of land. They have an in-ground pool and a horse track and stables.
Also be sure to bring cameras and a lot of money, because Percy works at the local Aquarium, the local Zoo, and at the NYPD stables. What does that mean...free tours!
So I can't wait to see you and your family again!
Love,
Sally Jackson-Blofis
P.S. Please call at least two weeks prior to the reunion to tell us how many people are actually coming so Percy and his wife could be prepared beforehand. Thank you!
"Phil!" I called out with a big smile as I got up from my chair.
"What? What's wrong?" he asked, walking over to me.
"Nothing's wrong! I got an invitation from my sister Sally to go to New York!" I almost squealed at the thought of a reunion.
"Sister? What sister?"
Oh yeah...I never told him about my sisters yet...
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"I wuve bubba guppies!" Ryann squealed as hers and Channer's favorite show started on the TV in our second floor living room. I find it funny that they're granddaughters of Poseidon and their favorite show is about these little merpeople characters. Annabeth and I were sitting in the dining area looking through pictures of my unknown family and lists of who was coming.
"So this is your aunt Lisa, her husband Neil, and her two kids, Emma and Elliot" Annabeth pointed at each person on the family picture my mom sent us. My aunt looked like she was in her late forties or early fifties. She had blondish brown hair and laugh lines. Even though she looked like she was in the range of 47-53, she looked good and fit for her age. A cool fact about her was she used to be a junior lifeguard or something when she was younger.
Her husband looked about her age with also blondish brown hair, just more brown than blonde. He also looked good for his age. The two kids are both blonde, like if none of the brown passed down to them. The oldest, Emma, is sixteen going on seventeen and had icy blue eyes and was wearing a light blue dress that matched her eyes with a white cardigan over top. Elliot looked like a mini male version of Emma, to tell the truth.
"Apparently we'll be housing five of Emma's friends who want to come to New York. Two girls and three boys, all around her age. The girls and Emma can sleep in the office, three can fit on the sectional once we pull out the bed from it. The boys can sleep in the twins' room, we'll get some cots from camp if Chiron is willing or we can buy some" she explained as she looked at some pictures of Emma's friends.
"So the twins will be sleeping with us, I'm guessing?" I asked as I pulled out an envelope that contained pictures of my Aunt Judy's family and any additional guests.
"Yay! We sleep wit you?" Channer asked as she hopped over to us with Ryann slowly bringing up the rear. I chuckled as I picked her up and sat her on my lap.
"Maybe...if you're good girls?" I asked as Annabeth picked up Ryann and sat her on her lap.
"Me alway good gurl. Dat why I get cookies" Channer explained very seriously. I wanted to laugh at the serious expression on her face but then she would get angry. No one wants an angry Channer Hali Jackson on their hands.
"Yea, we alway good gurls! But not it da monsta com out TV. Then we kick his ask!" Ryann finished with a smile and clapped her hands in joy.
"Ryann Dorian Jackson! Where did you learn that word!" Annabeth asked in shock. I was shocked too. I know she pronounced it wrong but she was trying to say 'ass' so I am wondering where she could have heard it. Annabeth and I were careful when speaking around the girls for this very reason. They love to repeat stuff they hear.
"Unca Nikki say dat. He say dat it a monsta com to kee us, we hat to kick his ask" Nico! I should have known. We let him and Grover babysit a few weeks ago when Annabeth's boss had scheduled for an office party and as Annabeth's husband, I was to go. I guess he taught them more than how to ride their tricycles.
"Well then we will have to have a talk with your uncle Nico. That's a bad word, Ry. You shouldn't say that. If you have to, say 'kick his butt' okay?" I asked. She nodded her head vigorously in understanding before leaning into Annabeth.
"Okay so next is your aunt Judy's family. There's Judy, her husband Ron, and their son, your cousin, Sam. They're bringing only one guest, Sam's girlfriend" she said as she pulled the photos out of the envelope. One was a family picture and the other was of Sam and this really hot girl - not as hot as my Wise Girl but hey, I speak the truth - who I assumed was his girlfriend. They were leaning on the hood of this beautiful yellow with black racing stripes Chevrolet Camaro.
"Nice car..." I whispered to myself as I stared at the picture.
"She will sleep in the two twin bed guest room and he can sleep upstairs on one of the beds with Elliot sleeping on the other. Emma's three friends can sleep on some cots. We're gonna have to get some really comfortable ones since they'll be sleeping on them for the whole month" she said as she scrolled down the screen of the laptop she had on the table next to her. My guess was she was looking at cots on the Internet.
"Who Emma an Elliot?" Channer asked as she reached for one of the photos. I gave her the photo with my Aunt Lisa's family. As she looked at it, I combed my finger through her thin blonde hair.
"They are your cousins. They're going to come here to our house...to swim with you!" I finished. They always liked when we had visitors. But visitors who wanted to swim with them got them all excited.
"Dey wan sim wit me? I go get baby suit!" she tried to hop off my lap to get her bathing suit but I caught her around her tiny waist.
"Not today, Channy. They'll be here soon but not today, okay?" she nodded and Annabeth quickly leaned over the table to reach another envelope, trying not to make Ryann too uncomfortable having to be squeezed in between her mother and the table.
"Last but not least, your Aunt Renée's family. There's her, her ex-husband Charlie, their daughter and your cousin Bella, and Renée's new husband Phil. Plus Bella's bringing her fiancé Edward and his sister Alice. Renée, Phil, and Charlie will be staying with your parents so they can deal with the sleeping arrangements for them. Bella and Edward can sleep in the queen size bed guest room and Alice can have the other bed in the other guest room" she said as she typed everything she had planned out so far on her laptop.