BABY CAMELS ARE SO CUTE!! Ok, I don't know where that came from…well, I haven't updated in a week! –points finger at school and glares- it's the first week and I already have too much freaking homework! Ugh!! Well, I guess this is the third-last chapter of Ariel's Summer. I've written chapter 27 already, so now I just need to do chapter 26. Heh. I went shopping with my bestie today from 5-10pm, which was cool. We spent most of the time eating though…whatever, I think it'd be a good idea if you read the story now… PS, I've already started the sequel. I just need to finish chapter 26…

Edward's Personal Stalker – You changed your name. Now I'm gon start calling you EPS. That sounds like some kind of disorder…and why should I update when you haven't updated your own story? :P

Gryphonfeather – What are you thanking me for the story?! Whatever…

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Olympiangirl - Are you hyper? Or do go around all the time telling people you'll perform homicide on their cookies? Cus that makes tracking down the criminal a lot easier now that they're all gone… And yes, the poll was, even though didn't get the most votes :D

Loopygirl33 – glad to make you feel stupid! And I know I am. And I already said thanks to him.

Sistergrimm2 – I like torchering you people. But it's kind of obvious what's gonna happen. And I did that Zeus and Hades thing on purpose…I think. And why does everyone wanna eat all the cookies?!

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Belle95 – And your only 10 sure your not an alien? –calls police- anyways, I wonder if the library has Twilight, but probably not, considering they have no good books. And if you aren't weird, I must say there is something wrong with you. Cus no one's not weird. Glad you like the cookies. And was it really?

Eternity of Night – Do you really think the plot is twisted? And what a weird flood. A typing flood with a brain. That's scary…

Griffy – No, my cliffies aren't! And I don't know what you're confused about…

HAYDENpfan – Are you sure you don't need the slapping? And Luke is! -Luke pops up, with backbiter in hand, as always- HAYDENpfan! Tell your boyfriend to leave me alone!! Anyways, I think you'd get un-god-ized if you broke the laws of Olympus. Heh, I don't think Apollo'll listen to you though. And Poseidon can't leave the sea because he and Oceanus are too busy bitch-slapping each other and having sissy fights. I watch them on Hephaestus TV, it's the best show on…-laughs at thinking about yesterday's episode- and Hades is nice because he is nice. –Hades appears and pats me on the head- "You're a good niece." –Hades disappears- See? You're just jealous the Gods don't like you that much! :P

My mom was wearing a chocolaty colored dress that matched her eyes. It ended at her knee, and had a belt around the waist, that was a slightly darker shade of brown. The skirt wasn't pleated. She had her hair down; it looked like it had been straightened. She had light make up on too; some blush, a soft pink lipstick, some mascara. Nothing overdone. She was hand in hand with a tall man, with tanned weathered skin, a dark beard, and sea green eyes that were a lot like mine. He had smile wrinkles on his face, and was dressed in a formal, yet casual suit.

"Hello, daughter." The man said in a deep voice. That cleared a couple things up. This was Poseidon, god of the sea, and my father.

"Um…hi?" I said uneasily. My mom looked at me thoughtfully.

"You look great. Aphrodite's kids did you up?" She asked. I nodded.

"So, mom, why are you here?" I asked uncertainly.

"Well, we were looking for you so we could tell you..." My mom started.

"Yes, go on…" I said waving my hand in a fashion that urged her to continue.

"You're a goddess." My dad finished for her. I looked at them, confused. My mom saw my look and sighed.

"I'm the Nereid, Amphitrite, dear. A spirit of the ocean. And the Goddess of the Mediterranean." I just stood there with my mouth ajar. I have no idea how long I stood there, staring at my parents, gaping.

In that time, though, Damon came up, kissed me on the cheek, and handed me a drink, which I took absent-mindedly.

"So, what's up Little Mermaid?" He asked as I took a sip of my drink. I blinked and shook my head, trying to clear my thoughts. I looked at my parents to find my mom squealing.

"Aw! That's so cute how he has a pet name for her!"

"Our girl's already growing up!" My dad added. I blushed of embarrassment while Damon looked at me for an explanation.

"Ok, that's mom, Amphitrite," I said, motioning to mother. "And that's dad, Poseidon." I motioned to my dad.

"But doesn't that make you a…" Damon said. He was piecing this together faster than I was. I nodded. "Gods, Ari! That is so cool!" He said cheerfully. I rolled my eyes.

"So what are you gonna be the goddess of? We need to know sooner than later." Poseidon said.

"Oh my gods. Oh my gods. We are all going to die!" I recognized that voice as Percy's thoughts.

"What's wrong?" I asked back.

"Wha-oh, right. Ari! Luke's coming to Olympus. And he's bringing his whole army!!"

"Where are you? Have you got Annabeth? How close are they?" I shot a few questions at him.

"We're outside the empire state building, yes, and about 10 minutes away." He answered.

"Crap. I'll see you here then. Bye!" I looked to see a crowd gathered, staring at me and giving me weird looks. The people staring included my parents, friends, and the one and only Zeus. The music wasn't on anymore either. It was deathly quiet.

"Um…Hi?" I smiled coyly and did a small wave.

"What were you doing just now?" questioned Poseidon.

"I was communicating with Percy…"

"Does he have my daughter with him?" asked a blonde-haired, gray-eyed lady. Athena, I instantly thought.

"Yes, Lady Athena." I replied courteously.

"Good. We can go back to the party now." Athena turned to go continue whatever she was doing, and a few people followed her example.

I sighed. "But he also has bad news." I said quickly. Everyone, and I mean absolutely everyone, stopped dead in their tracks. They all turned to look at me expectantly. I took a deep breath.

"Luke's paying us a little visit, and has decided to bring his army along." I said. There were a lot of groans, a couple gasps, and a few sighs.

"When will they arrive?" inquired Athena.

I let out another sigh. "In 10 minutes or so."

"But why would they attack Olympus now?" queried someone in the crowd.

"Think about it. We're dressed up; some of you are drunk; and of course, we aren't prepared." I explained.

"You know, you're pretty smart. Are you sure you're related to Kelp Head?" Athena asked overly nicely.

"Who are you calling Kelp Head, Owl Muck?" My dad barked.

"You. Who else here has a head full of Kelp?" Athena snapped back.

"Aw! A lover's quarrel. They look so cute when they're fighting." A pretty woman with overdone make up covering her flawless face, said. I think she's Aphrodite. "Eros!" She called. Yup, definitely Aphrodite.

Athena immediately shot Aphrodite a look. "Don't even think about it!" she warned.

"Ooh! I think I feel a haiku coming on…" A man started. Everyone cringed. He looked strangely familiar though…

"Apollo! Not now!" A 12 year old girl with auburn hair, in a silver dress, scolded him.

"Oh come on sis!" Apollo whined to the girl, who I assume is Artemis.

"Do not call me sis!" She demanded.

I sighed (for the millionth time). We were going to be dead meat in less than 5 minutes if I didn't do something now. People all around me were squabelling ceaselessly.

"People!" I hollered. That got their attention. I took a deep breath. "Just stop." I said, more quietly.

"Or you could keep fighting amongst yourselves." A familiar voice sneered from the doorway, which was behind me. "That'd make our job a lot easier, really."

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