HEY! This is a big chapter. 2,760 words! I listened to your requests and read to decide what I decided. If Jasper should kiss or not. This is a total Jasper chapter! It took three POV's to get it right. Jason's, Drew's, and Piper's. It took since this afternoon, so you better like it! I think I have only one more chapter after this. Maybe I'll be able to post the last chapter later, but I don't know. READ ON!
Disclaimer (Not gonna miss these): I do not won PJO, HOO, or High School Musical.
Chapter 13:
No one's POV
The day of the big game, technique contest, and call-backs was here. Everyone was pumped up and nervous. Campers were looking at the clock wishing it go faster. Some wanted to cheer for their team, others wanted to see the new girl in action at the technique contest, and few wanted to see the call-backs.
Before the bell, Jason and the others planned a surprise for Piper and her team. They had a surprise for Jason's team as well. Jason and Percy snuck into the class room. They covered the girl's eyes, and Frank and Leo put down the cake.
"That's awesome." Annabeth said.
"It looks great!" Piper exclaimed. "We have something for you, too."
They walked them over to a white board. There were some scribbles and problems that the boys didn't get. The mumbled a few thank you's. Piper laughed and revealed the other side which was an eagle playing basketball.
Piper and Annabeth were laughing. Calypso and Hazel handed them the basketballs to throw.
"Oh!" The boys exclaimed seeing they were tricked.
Then Piper threw her ball. Then Annabeth, Hazel, and Calypso joined in. The boys were pelted with balls, but they grabbed them and threw it back. Jason ran over and held onto Piper. They were laughing so hard.
Jason whispered into her ear, "Watch this."
The boys ran off and the girls watched them. They brought Drew, Lupa, and Octavian to see also. Then all the Half-Bloods opened the jackets and they spelled out the letters, Go Drama Club!
"The Half-Bloods look like they're excited for today." Lupa said.
Then she ran off leaving Octavian and Drew. Octavian wasn't getting what it said. Drew rolled her eyes and she walked back inside the class. The Half-Bloods ran back in, and they all took their seats.
Soon though, the activities were over, and it was time for the plan to begin.
Jason
Nervous isn't word to describe how I was feeling. Ready to crawl in a corner and hide described it. I was sitting on the bench tying my sneakers when my dad came in. He was wearing a tie, a nice coat, dress shirt, black jeans, and dress shoes.
"Nervous?" Jupiter asked.
"Yeah." I admitted.
"Me, too." Jupiter said. "I wish I could suit up and play with you."
"Hey," I joked, "you had you're fun. Give me a chance to be the star."
He laughed at my joke and sat down across from me. I was expecting him to say that had to win. Be the basketball boy and make the school proud. Instead he surprised me.
"You know what I want?" Jupiter asked.
"100% effort." I answered. "Championship."
"It'll come or it won't." He said. "What I want is for you to have fun."
I looked up surprised.
"I know a lot about pressure." He said, "I know that you're feeling it because I always had the same look you have before a big game. Most of your pressure has probably come from me. I want to see my only son having to time of his life, smiling, playing the game that we both love. Give me that, and I will sleep with a smile on my face whatever that scoreboard says."
"Thanks coach." I said. Then I corrected myself. "Thanks dad."
He looked a little flustered I actually called him dad. I barely did call him that. He never really did care for me, so I call him Jupiter or now coach. Maybe calling him dad isn't such a bad thing.
Jupiter smiled and ruffled my hair. Then he got up and walked away. I got ready, and soon joined the team, but I was smiling.
Soon the buzzer sounded and we all ran onto the court. Cheers were heard when we started warming up. They were chanting our names. I looked out onto the stands to see my father who quit being the coach since he had other things to do, Percy's dad Poseidon, Leo's dad Hephaestus, and Frank's dad Ares.
They were all shocked. Then we noticed more Olympians were here as well! Half of them mostly. The others are either at the call-backs or the Technique Contest.
We gathered in a huddle. Leo led us in the cheer.
"One, two, three Half-Bloods!"
Then we ran down the line high fiving the other team before we start. We all got into position ready to steel the ball at any time.
The referee through the ball in the air and whistled. Frank jumped for the ball, but the other guy got it. Luckily Percy was there to take the ball. He passed it to me, and I dribbled it towards the hoop.
We played for about five minutes. I looked at the clock. Any time now. Then it started. The board started glitching out, and the referee called a time out. Percy ran up to me and told me to go. So I took off and hurried to the call-backs.
Piper
At the same time . . .
Soon everyone was in place. Two white boards have been set up to wright our answer. The goal was to write it fast and be right. Annabeth prepped us with her knowledge and mine.
Soon the other team joined us. When they said monsters, they really were monsters! The other team was made up of Cyclops's. One of them glared at me. Then he punched his fist. I gulped, but looked away not to show a sign of weakness.
The seats were piling in. I looked into the crowd and saw someone I never thought would be here. My mom, Aphrodite, was sitting in the stands. Right now her hair was blonde and she was wearing a stunning black dress that went to her ankles. She looked my way and waved.
Then I saw Annabeth's mom dad sitting near them Hazel's dad. Pluto smiled at Hazel which shocked her, and Athena gave a thumbs up to Annabeth who also was in shock.
"The Olympians are here?!" Annabeth whispered/screamed.
"My dad preferred to watch me instead of Nico." Hazel commented. "He never did that. Always the boy and their sports. I think half of the gods are here!"
She was correct. On the other side were Cyclops's giving looks of encouragement to their team.
Soon I was called to the board and so was the Cyclops who threatened me. I glared at him. When Malcom called the problem out the buzzer sounded. I quickly started writing the answer. I hurried, but made sure my answers were right.
It's been about five minutes, but I think I was done. I rushed to the timer and hit the stop button before the other guy did. Athena walked up to the board looking at my answer. Then she walked to the other board, but she pointed to my team.
We cheered and being a good sport, I shook the other guy's hand.
Then we all took our seats for a little brake. Calypso glanced at the clock and nodded to me. We sat down and she opened her laptop.
"Alright Half-Bloods." She said. "Time for an orderly exit from the gym."
She sent the code to the bulletin and we waited for it to go through. When it said, message received she closed the laptop. We looked up at the chemical that was supposed to be stink bomb. It started boiling and soon we had to evacuate.
When we got out and there was confusion, I slipped away. My friends would soon follow, but for now I was alone. I rushed to the auditorium determined not to be late.
Drew
Today was going to be my day. I was going to win this competition and be the queen of the drama club. Jason and Piper don't stand a chance! Only a few campers came through the door. Most of the campers are at the game.
Octavian and I were getting ready in our changing room. We were doing vocal exercises. I was already in costume wearing my favorite baby pink robe that Aphrodite got me. I wish she was here watching me beat my other sister. I would totally earn the respect of my cabin mates back, again!
Lupa was outside giving a speech about the arts. Octavian was at the other side of the stage ready to start. I was ready, too. The outfit was glamourous, the dress was fabulous, and the fact that Jason and Piper aren't here was perfection.
"Octavian and Drew!" She called out.
The music started and the curtains opened. Show time.
(Octavian-bold, Drew- italics, both- bold and italics)
Mucho Gusto
Ay, que fabulosa
Ay, ay, ay
Arriba
Quieres bailar
Mirame
I believe in dreaming
Shooting for the stars
Baby, to be number one
You've got to raise the bar
Kicking and the scratching
Grinding out my best
Anything it takes
To climb the ladder of success
Work our tails off everyday
Gotta bump the competition
Blow them all away
Caliente
Suave
Yeah we're gonna
Bop, bop, bop, bop to the top
Slip and slide
And ride that rhythm
Jump and hop
Hop 'till we drop
And start again
Zip, zap, zop
Pop like a mop
Scoot around the corner
Move it to the groove 'till the music stops
Do the bop, bop, bop to the top
Don't ever stop
Bop to the top
Gimme, gimme
Shimmy, shimmy
Shake some booty
And turn around
Flash a smile in their direction
Show some muscle
Do the hustle
Yeah, we're gonna
Bop, bop, bop, bop to the top
Wipe away your inhibitions
Stump, stump, stump
Do the rump
And strut your stuff
Bop, bop, bop
Straight to the top
Going for the glory
We'll keep stepping up
And we just won't stop
'Till we reach the top
Bop to the top!
I breathed in and out. The others were clapping for Octavian and me. I stepped down from the ladder and walked over to Lupa who walked onto the stage.
"Do you see why we love the theater?" Lupa asked the crowd. "Well done!"
We walked back on stage smiling. It was perfect. Then it got better.
"Jason Grace and Piper McLean." She called.
No answer. I smiled a little more.
"Jason, Piper?" She called out again.
Rachel stepped up. "They'll be here!"
"The theater waits for no one!" Lupa thundered.
Rachel's eyes watered and she ran off the stage. I smirked.
"We're done here." Lupa said. "Congratulations Octavian and Drew!"
I smiled. I love my taste of victory, but something didn't feel right. I don't know what it was, but I just enjoyed what I had. Then it all turned around.
"Lupa wait!" Jason shouted as he ran into the theater ruining my plans.
Jason
"Lupa wait!" I shouted. "We can sing.
"I called your names twice." Lupa growled at me.
"Please Lupa, please!" Piper begged when she reached us.
"Rules are rules, Mrs. McLean." Lupa rejected.
Then I heard talking. Suddenly everyone from the game and the technique contest walked in. They filled the auditorium and looked at us expectantly.
"We'd be happy to do it again for the campers, Lupa." Drew walked in staring at the crowd with hunger.
"I don't know what's happening, but it's far too late." Lupa stammered. "We don't even have a pianist."
"That's show bus." Octavian smirked at Piper.
I so badly wanted to punch his lights out, but I remained calm.
"We can sing without a pianist!" I suggested.
"Oh no you won't!" Rachel bonded over to us. "Pianist here Lupa."
Drew stepped up to Rachel and glared. "You really don't want to do this."
"Oh yes." Rachel glared. "I do." Then she walked away saying. "Ready on stage."
Drew gasped at Rachel having the courage to stand up to her and walked away. Octavian at her heels.
Lupa muttered. "Now that's show bus."
I walked and took the mike out of the stand. I handed it to Piper. Fear was in her eyes. I gave her a reassuring smile. I walked back over to the piano waiting for her to start.
When the music played it was beautiful, but the beautiful voice was missing. I looked over at Piper. She was shaking! I told Rachel to stop and walked over to Piper.
"What's wrong?" I asked.
"I can't do it." She cried. "Not in front of all these people."
She started walking off, but I grabbed her hand.
"Look at me." I repeated, "Look at me. It's okay. It's just like the first time we sang together. Like kindergarten."
I didn't stop staring at Piper. She needed to do this. Not for me, but for herself. I believe in her, and so can she.
I took a deep breath and the music started.
(Jason- bold, Piper- Italics, both- bold and italics)
We're soaring
Flying
There's not a star in heaven
That we can't reach
If we're trying,
So we're breaking free
I took her hand in mine creating reassurance.
You know the world can see us
In a way that's different than who we are
Creating space between us
'Till we're separate hearts
But your faith, it gives me strength
Strength to believe . . .
We're breaking free!
We're soaring, flying
There's not a star in heaven
That we can't reach
If we're trying
Yeah we're breaking free
Whoa
We're breaking free (ohhhh)
Can you feel it building
Like a wave the ocean just can't control
Connected by a feeling
Oooh, in our very souls (very souls)
Rising 'till it lifts us up
So everyone can see . . .
We're breaking free
Soring, flying
There's not a star in heaven
That we can't reach
If we're trying
Yeah, we're breaking free
Whoa
We're breaking free
Running
Climbing
To get to that place
To be all that we can be
Now's the time
So we're breaking free
We're breaking free
Oooh, yeah
More than hope
More than faith
Leo stood up and started a clap. People started following his example. I smiled.
This is truth
This is fate
And together
We see it coming
My dad walked in on the other side of the stage. He stared in amazement at Piper and me. Then he opened his hands, and Piper and I were floating. She grabbed my hand, but I reassured her.
More than you
More than me
Aphrodite entered the other side of the stage and stared at Piper and me. She smiled at us. Then she looked at our clothes and frowned. I was still wearing my basketball uniform and she was wearing her lab coat. Aphrodite waved her hand. I was now wearing a blue t-shirt, jeans, and sneakers. Piper wore a blue dress matching my shirt, black leggings, her hair braided, and flats.
She didn't seem to mind since she kept singing.
Not a want, but a need
Both of us breaking free
Soaring
Flying
There's not a star in heaven
That we can't reach
If we're trying
Yeah, we're breaking free
Breaking free
We're running
Climbing
To get to that place
To be all that we can be
Now's the time
Now's the time
So we're breaking free
Breaking free
We were face to face now. I looked at her color changing eyes that never seemed to stay the same. She looked at my electric blue eyes. So close.
You know the world can see us
In a way that's different then who we are
We stood like that for a while. Just face to face. The cheering was barely heard. I leaned in a little more, and our lips met causing the crowd to cheer louder. It was sweet. I pulled back to see her reaction. She was smiling.
We turned back to the audience. Leo was giving me a thumbs up. Then he sent up two tiny mechanical doves. Calypso was fan girling over us. Travis was writing something down on a piece of Piper. He showed us that it was a story called, The Two Opposites. A love story.
We took a bow, and Piper kissed my cheek.
Then we turned to Rachel and clapped for her. She smiled at us, and ran over. We did a big group hug. Soon, Frank, Leo, Percy, Annabeth, Calypso, and Hazel joined. Lupa walked up to the stage congratulating us. Then she told us she needed a photo. We wouldn't take one without our friends who helped so we took a group photo. It was a reminder of the best day my life.