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Quote of the Day: "Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can't do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do." -Apple Inc.
Book of the Day: Illusions by Richard Bach. It is very, VERY late, and i am too tired to write much. This is a life changing book. It is one of those books that you read, and in the future, you think back about it and how wonderful it was. It is a book to live by. It makes you think, 'What if life were an illusion?' It is an adult book, but still really good... ***** 5 stars. Even though it was boring at times and took me a long time to read, i am glad i did.
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Chapter 52
Leo
He was in New York City, New York, inside an apartment complex, and in the hallway was Percy and two people Leo had learned to be Sally Jackson and Paul Blofis. Annabeth and Chiron sometimes IMed them during dinner and Camp Half-Blood. It had to be around four or five o'clock, because Paul was a teacher, so if it were an earlier time, he would still be teaching, and the sun was getting low in the sky.
"Now, Percy," Paul was saying, scratching his beard. He was wearing a leather jacket over a blue polo and some dark jeans. "I don't want all of your studies getting away from you."
Percy rolled his eyes. He was wearing a North Face jacket that was halfway zipped over an 'Everyday I'm Shufflin' shirt. He had dark jeans on also and his camp necklace with beads on it. They showed a trident, the golden fleece, a maze, and the Empire State Building with a bunch of names surrounding it. "They were never with me, Paul."
"Still, you have been doing better."
"Yeah, I know."
"I can't believe we are letting you leave so early. Tell Annabeth hello," said Sally. She had a light blue sweater on and her dark hair was in a low ponytail.
Percy smiled at the mention of his girlfriend's name. "Okay."
Percy quickly gave his stepfather a hug and his mom a kiss on the cheek. He shouldered his backpack and looked outside the window. The taxi was waiting outside impatiently. He honked the car horn. Percy gave a small wave and ran outside.
Leo was then in the taxi with him. Percy was going through the stuff in his bag. Leo caught glimpses of clothes, just a bunch of jeans and orange Camp Half-Blood shirts. He saw a few drachmas here and there, and some paper.
The traffic of New York City was insane, but not as crazy as it is in the movies. It was quite less than that, actually.
After a bit of driving, they ended up in Long Island, going down the farm road towards the camp. "Sir," said the driver with a thick Brooklyn accent. Percy got a smirk on his face like he had never been called that before. "Are you sure you want to go down this road? There isn't anything-"
"It's okay," Percy interrupted. "I know where we are."
The driver did not reply, just kept driving. Percy leaned back in his seat and rubbed his eyes. "I hope I have enough money to pay," he mumbled to himself.
Once they reached a certain spot on the street, Percy said, "Here will be good."
"There's nothing here," countered the driver.
"Oh, but there is," laughed Percy, and the driver looked at him like he was crazy, but stepped on the brakes anyway. Percy paid him about forty dollars in mortal money and stepped out of the taxi. Leo too tried to get out, but his hands slid right through the handle. Leo found out that he could just slide through the door, which he did, and it was cool!
Percy didn't walk anywhere, just looked at the driver, who stared back in return. Percy motioned with his hands, a little thing like 'You can go now'. The driver looked away and put the car in reverse, then drove away. Percy and Leo did not move until the car was completely out of sight. Then they began to trudge up the hill.
Percy glanced around. The tall trees surrounded them, and then Thalia's tree was right in front of them, and the dragon Peleus, was coiled around it, sleeping silently. He woke up when Percy and Leo passed by.
"Hey there," said Percy in a soothing voice, and Peleus turned around in the opposite direction. Percy shook his head and stepped through the barriers, into Camp Half-Blood.
Once inside, Percy took a deep breath, grinning, and Leo knew why. After had living there for months, Leo had come to think of this place as a home, and the people there is family.
It seemed like a normal day and looked just as it had when Leo, Jason, and Piper had arrived. Kids were spread out around the camp, doing different things. A group of girls and boys, ages ranging from about 12 to 14, were playing volleyball. They looked up when they saw Percy and waved. He waved back and kept walking even though the people were still waving and staring. He was really popular.
Leo quickly followed after Percy. He went into the Big House and Leo stepped through the door.
He was immediately startled by a voice. "Percy!" someone exclaimed. Chiron strode forward, a half horse instead of an old man in a wheelchair. "Why are you here so early?"
"Nice to see you too, Chiron," chuckled Percy, striding up to his teacher and giving him a hug.
"What I meant was: I was expecting you in at least another week. I guess that also explains why Annabeth is here early. She only said hello and would not tell me another word."
"Well," Percy started. "We decided that we were going to cut school and start Winter Break early."
Chiron smiled at his student. "Well, I won't keep you here. Annabeth is around here somewhere, I'm sure you'll find her."
Percy suddenly got a very solemn look on his face. "Mr. D isn't here, is he?"
"I'm afraid that Dionysus is still silent. All of the gods still are. As much as we have tried to contact them, they have not yet replied. We are without them for now." Chiron had a nervous look on his face, as if he expected something bad to happen.
Percy didn't seem to notice it. He nodded and walked outside the Big House, shooting Seymour an uneasy look as he left. Leo followed behind.
They passed by Arts and Crafts, where Conner and Travis, two very untrustworthy sons of Hermes, tagged along behind Percy. "Hey, dude," one of them said, and Leo was unsure which one was which. Percy seemed to be feeling the same way. "Hey…" Percy trailed off, not knowing what to call the one twin.
"Travis."
"Hey, Travis," Percy said. "Conner." He nodded towards him.
"So, what are you doing here so early? Decided to become a year round camper?" asked Conner.
"No, I'm still staying in New York with Mom and Paul," answered Percy.
"A going to school," said Travis with disgust.
"Yeah, there are downsides. But I'm only here because Annabeth and-"
"Oh, so this has to do with Annabeth," they said simultaneously. "Well, don't let us get in your way. Go and find her, you little lovebird. Then walk off in the sunset holding hands with palm trees surrounding you and Cupid shooting little love arrows."
Leo shivered when Conner said Cupid. If only they knew…
Percy snorted. "See you later." Conner and Travis went back to Arts and Crafts, and Percy and Leo went ahead to the Canoe Lake. As they walked, Butch passed by on a tan Pegasus and said hey to him.
Annabeth was not at the lake either, so Percy went towards the cabins, were demigods were milling around, doing different activities. Before he went to the Athena cabin, Percy went to his own, the Poseidon cabin, a place Leo had always wanted to go to but had never been. The sea stone walls were cold when Leo set his hand against it, but everything he touched now was cold. Leo passed through the wall without another hesitation.
The room was really cool, but kind of empty. Leo guessed that he was jut used to having a bunch of cabin mates there. There was a little fountain/pool in the back, and there were two bunk beds in there, along with a futon couch. Next to one of the beds was a wall of pictures. Leo saw a bunch of Percy and Annabeth, sitting together, standing beside each other, on dates, murdering monsters, all of that romantic stuff. Some of the others showed Percy, Annabeth, and Grover, watching the fireworks. There was one of Percy and Rachel at the beach.
Percy opened the door, stepping inside, and then closed it behind him. He closed his eyes and smiled, dropping his bag to the ground. "It's nice to be back," he said quietly. Then, as quickly as he came, he left, and Leo scrambled after him.
Percy crossed over to the other side of the cabins and made his way to the Athena cabin. Annabeth's brother, Malcolm, was standing outside, talking to an Apollo girl. He saw Percy and told him, "She's inside."
Percy said thanks and knocked on the door, then opened it.
Annabeth was inside, reading a book. Leo looked at the title and saw that it was Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Ancient Greek Edition. She was biting her bottom lip and her eyebrows were furrowed, like she was at a really good part.
Scrolls lined the walls like always, but Leo was used to seeing them thrown everywhere. The cabin was usually a mess, but it looked fine, as if nothing had happened. Leo remembered that nothing had.
Even though he was a ghost or whatever, Leo could still smell. And he smelled a lot of lemon.
Percy cleared his throat, and Annabeth looked up, surprised. "Hey Wise Girl."
"Seaweed Brain!" cried Annabeth, shooting to her feet. "You're here!" She ran up to him and gave him a long kiss, rapping her arms around him in a hug.
Time skipped forward, and Leo was at the dining area, the various tables around him. Percy was sitting by himself, eating barbeque and drinking… blue coke? When Leo woke up, he was really going to have to ask Percy about his eating habits.
Time skipped again, and it was nighttime. Leo was sitting next to Percy and Annabeth at the campfire. Annabeth had her head on Percy's shoulder. Leo guessed that since Percy was the only son of Poseidon there, he could sit with whatever cabin he wanted. Right now, everyone was singing some song about how a Nemean Lion was dancing with Lernean Hydra.
Once the song was over, Chiron strode forward. "Heroes!" he called, and everyone got quiet. "We'll be having a game of Capture the Flag tomorrow." Leo groaned. He hated Capture the Flag. He was terrible at it. "This time, the Poseidon cabin will be going against the Athena cabin, with Ares on the Poseidon side. Check the bulletin in the mess hall tomorrow for more team news."
"Oh yeah," said Percy. Annabeth pushed him away. "Oh, it's on," she threatened, indicating her dagger.
"I've been waiting for a rematch," retorted Percy, showing her his pen.
"WHAT?" yelled Clarisse from far away. "I WILL NOT be paired with-"
"Silence!" shouted Chiron, and everyone got quiet. "I would just like to remind everyone to be cautious of the rogue dragon that is roaming the woods. Anything you should add, Nyssa?"
She stood, scratching at her bandana. "Not really Chiron. Everyone knows that this dragon is dangerous. It will kill when given the chance." Leo hated how they were talking about Festus.
"Better you than me," mumbled Drew snidely, and her little cheerleaders giggled. Gods, Leo wanted to punch them, but by the looks of it, Percy was closer to it than he was.
"Well, you're all dismissed. Please get to bed before one of the Harpies decides to eat you, thank you." Chiron stomped his hooves once, and then galloped away.
Percy and Annabeth held hands and walked off, leaving Leo to chase after them. They went up to the Athena cabin, and Percy said, "At least we have two weeks together." Leo felt horrible. Only he knew the real truth.
"And we are going to crush you," Annabeth replied.
"Oh, in your dreams," whispered Percy. "Well, goodnight, Owl Head." Percy placed a sweet, delicate kiss on Annabeth's lips, and both of their eyes closed.
When they broke apart, Annabeth said goodnight back to him and went inside her cabin. Percy went back to his.
Time fast forwarded again, and Leo was watching Percy sleep and snore, which made him feel like a bit of a stalker.
A bright flash of light, made Leo close his eyes, but when he opened them again, Tia Callida, also known as Hera, or Juno, or whatever, was standing there, watching him carefully. She had white robes on that changed colors as she moved. Her hair was done in a tight bun that pulled at her face. Over her shoulders, she had a goatskin cloak, a sign of power and authority.
She went up to him, and placed her hand on his forehead. "I am sorry, my boy," she breathed sadly, but her eyes were cold and unfathomable. "This must be done."
Percy sighed in his sleep deeply, as if he were going into hibernation, and then Leo realized that he was. He was not going to wake up for months. And when he did, he would not remember anything.
"Forget your past Percy. You have a new future ahead of you, and you will remember this all again someday. It is for the better of the world. You will help unite them and help lead the Seven of Prophecy." Hera closed her eyes, like she was trying to reach Percy's deepest thoughts, his deepest secrets. Her hand was still on his forehead.
"But do not forget Annabeth," she said finally, and bitterly. "She will be your connection to your past, to your Greek heritage. Where you are going, Greeks are not welcome. Do not forget your girlfriend, Jackson."
Slowly, Percy began to fade into nothing, leaving the camp. Hera was murmuring in Greek, and Leo understood the words.
"Go to the Wolf House, son of Poseidon, and be ready to take on a new identity as the son of Neptune."
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