7:45 am, Monday, February 1st, 2011

Piper knew something was up the moment she, Jason, Percy and Annabeth stepped into school.

This being Pipers first time back at school since her fathers attack, that was bound to draw attention. But most people were staring at Annabeth, to the surprise of Piper.

Piper leaned close to her friend and asked her what was going on. Annabeth shook her head and gave enough details for Piper to get the gist of what had happened a week prior.

Piper winced, already aware that this would only add more to the mystery around her friends. Pipers dad being attacked had been one thing, Percys abuse another, and Jason being the missing son of a Hollywood starlet an even bigger thing.

Annabeth's collapse was just one thing in the ever-growing lists of the group's oddities. Piper gave a small huff, and whispered to her friend, "We're shit at blending in aren't we?"

Annabeth scowled, "You can say that again." Percy glanced at the two, giving them a curious look, which Annabeth waved off. "Mind your own business, Jackson."

"Yeah, Percy," Jason teased, elbowing his cousin. He glowered, before rolling his eyes and elbowing Jason back.

By this point, Piper had walked over to her locker, separating from the group. She took her bag off her back, placing it on the floor in front of her locker. She was unzipping her bag when she heard the familiar voice of Cameron Dales.

"Well, well, well if it isn't Piper McLean!" He was standing next to her, opening the locker to her left.

She laughed, "Hello, Cameron." She raised your eyebrow at him, "That's not your locker."

He gave a laugh, "I got a new locker. My old one became a spider-infested hellhole." Piper laughed, imagining Cameron's reaction to seeing it.

"Oh, you poor soul." She crooned, putting her History textbook in her locker.

"I know, it's such a tragedy," he said, dramatically putting his hand over his forehead. She mimed sympathy, as she put her English textbook and binder in her bag.

His smile fell after a moment, and he rubbed his hands together awkwardly. "How are you? With everything going on."

Piper sighed, "It's okay I guess. My dad's going to make a full recovery but it doesn't make it any easier, you know?"

"Yeah, I get it. I saw that video of you going at the paparazzi and I must say, I am impressed."

Piper laughed as the five-minute bell rang overhead. "Thanks, Cameron." She picked her bag up and slung it over her shoulder, "See you in chemistry!"

"Yup!"

And they went their separate ways to their homeroom classes.

11:30 am, Monday, February 1st, 2011

Annabeth Chase threw her bag unto a seat at the lunch table, sitting right next to it, before putting her head in her hands and groaning.

'Uh oh," Sydney said, "What's wrong?"

"I am going to rip Mrs Thomas's throat out." She growled.

"What's this about ripping Mrs Thomas's throat out, and can I join?" Percy asked, walking up. He placed a kiss on the crown of Annabeth's head before sitting next to her.

"That woman is, so, just so, argh!" Annabeth groaned, ignoring the stares of her friends.

"What did she do this time?" Damien asked, sounding on the verge of laughing.

"It's not funny!" Annabeth snapped.

Damien through his hands up, and just as Piper came to the table. She glanced between Damien and Annabeth a few times, before sighing and asking what happened.

Annabeth dove into her story. "So we were having a debate in class, right no issue. Except Mrs Thomas was like, Annabeth and Jason I want you to sit this one out, you aren't prepared enough! Even though we've been preparing for this debate since we got back from Winter Break and we had already finalised our talking points before last week."

She ran her hand through her hair, just as Jason stalked up. He sat at the table and spoke to Annabeth, "I went to the office to complain, but they said it wasn't an issue!"

Damiens jaw dropped, "You're kidding!"

"Nope," Jason growled biting into his food.

Cameron rolled his eyes, "This place is a hellhole. Can't wait to graduate next year." A murmur of agreement passed through the group.

"Do you think it was related to your guy's dyslexia or something?" Kate asked, furrowing her brow. "Mrs Thomas sound like the type of person to do some shit like that."

"Who knows," Annabeth huffed.

"If it was, I think that's illegal, in one way or another." Damien mused.

"Oh so you're suddenly an expert on law, huh?" Sydney teased.

He gave her a look, "My moms a lawyer. Deals with disability cases, doxing, and some other stuff."

Piper was growing over her food, thinking over what Damien had said. Suddenly, she looked up, before grabbing her bag and grabbing her phone from it. She furiously typed something in, before scrolling for a moment, looking for something.

She read something for a moment before her jaw dropped, and then she smiled. She looked like Christmas had come early.

"Uhhh, Pipes-" Percy started, confused. Piper held up a hand to hush her friend, as she continued reading.

After a moment she slammed down her phone and was opening her mouth to speak when someone cleared their throat.

They turned to see, to no ones surprise, Lilith Van Wes. "Well, would you look at that, the paparazzi attacker is here!" The bitch called, drawing attention to the group.

The entire group rolled her eyes, and Piper spoke, "What do you want Lilith?"

Lilith laughed, "I wasn't expecting to see you back here after that little episode on the 19th! But we all know your crazy McLean, so soon enough you'll be kicked out of this school for good."

Piper laughed, mocking her. She seemed suddenly more confident as she spoke, her multi-coloured eyes swirling with reds. Lilith who had been smiling faltered and curled her lip.

"What's so funny!" She cried, starting to sound like a whiny toddler.

"I did some research just now, and-"

"Oh wow, didn't know you could type!" Lilith mocked a weak jab.

Piper rolled her eyes, "Oh wow I'm so hurt!" Lilith looked angrier. "And would you look at that, revealing personal information is a federal crime. And do you know what counts as personal information, Lilith?"

The girl was turning crimson. Piper picked up her phone, "Let's see, someone school location, which you did to me by giving it to the media. Someone's information that was previously not publicly known, which could count as Jason's parentage, and Percys…" she paused, "Abuse."

Lilith's lip curled, "You have no proof!"

"Oh?" Piper titled her head. "I think we both know I do. Not even counting the slander against Annabeth by saying she's pregnant or how your brother assaulted Percy! All of which count as crimes, so," she stood up and leaned close to Lilith,

"You better start calling some lawyers, Miss Van Wes."

Piper gave a poisonous grin. Annabeth smiled. Percy gave a lopsided grin. Jason gave an approving nod.

This was the beginning of the end.

Oooooooohh Lilith is in trouble!

*fake cries*

Anyway, I want to inform you guys about something. On my profile, you can find another one of my story titled World of Monsters. The first three chapters don't relate to Strange, but after that they do. Chapter four has some huge spoilers for this fic, so I would recommend finishing this first then going there.