Percy Jackson Annabeth Chase meet the Fallen C4
Annabeth could not wait to return to camp. She was over these mandatory social events that were so out dated it was not funny. Tonight they were having a disco...she really wanted to fake being sick to get out of it. Gabbe was all dressed up seriously looking like a super model. Annabeth ended up walking with her even though she found that she had nothing in common with her they did small talk until she saw Percy and went over to him. She sent Gabbe a smile though, disliking her a little less. Annabeth was with Percy dancing together when the lights dimmed followed by a flash then went out all together. The power was out and it had both the demigods on alert. Was this an attack? The adult supervising Mr Cole got the room under control saying that it was over which was followed by groans.
"Go acoustic!" A voice shouted out and it sounded a lot like Arianna. The others took up the cheer though.
"Easier said than done Arianna. The only instrument here is the piano. Does anyone know how to play the piano?" He asked
"Sam does!" Arianna shouted making the room that had started muttering fall into silence as every pair of eyes turned to Sam who was sitting in the corner, or more like lying in the corner. She lifted her head up to look at everyone staring at her.
"No." She said before lying back down but Arianna would not have it she skipped over to her and pulled her up.
"Come on please!" She dragged out the please in a singsong voice.
"I don't play for anyone's entertainment but my own." Sam stated trying to free herself from Arianna's grasp, by this point others in the crowd had started encouraging her to play.
"Well then pretend we are not here." Arianna stated "besides you are really good." She added guiding her towards the piano. Annabeth noted that Sam was dragging her feet. They finally made it to the piano and a roar of approval went up.
"You don't even know if I'm good." She mumbled looking down at her hands.
"I do, I have heard you play for the last week." Arianna stated
"Not stalkerish at all." Sam retorted
"You will do fine." Arianna stated
"Not what I am worried about." Sam mumbled Annabeth who had moved over her to offer her support froze when she heard that, noting that she was looking at her arm at Athena's mark. "So be it, one song."
"Ten." Arianna stated making Sam snap her head back at her
"One."
"Fine 8."
"One."
"Okay 5."
"Arianna!"
"If you insist 3"
"You don't get how this works. One." Sam stated
"If you must, 3 that is my final offer."
"You don't actually do anything, why am I bargaining with you?"
"Yeah okay three songs I won't bother you again." Arianna stated Sam was staring at her before she looked down at her arm, she gave it a small rub before nodding her head in consent.
"Not just classical right."
"Too late now, you get what your given." Sam stated turning to look at the piano.
"Does the DJ have any music sheets?" Arianna asked
"Ha music sheets, you're lucky I don't need them." Sam mumbled getting herself ready as Arianna squealed in delight and seemed to be satisfied with herself. Annabeth took this chance to speak to Sam.
"Are you allowed to play for an audience?" Annabeth asked knowing their is a reason she kept looking at the symbol on her arm.
"Eh, it is a small rule." Sam shrugged as she began to play a song. "I will even throw in a slow song for you and Percy to dance to."
"Don't do that, she will get mad." Annabeth stated worried for her friend.
"If I am going to get in trouble then I might as well do something worth while." Sam stated but she was now focused on playing the piano. Annabeth was surprise that it was enough in time that people could dance to, although most were standing there listening to it. Annabeth recognised one of the songs the last one she played Viva la vida and the other kids took up the lyrics. After indeed Sam had played a slow song for Annabeth and Percy to dance to. Sam was applauded but she did not wait around after she hit the last note she all but ran out of the room. Annabeth shared a worried looked with Percy and followed her out. They found her outside holding onto her arm.
"Should not have done that." Sam mumbled to herself.
"Sam?" Annabeth asked grabbing her attention
"What is going on out here?" Miss Sophia asked making all three of them turn to look at the librarian.
"Heading back to the dorms." Percy stated noting that Sam was not paying them any attention she was looking at them but her attention was somewhere else. He was not the only one to see this seeming Miss Sophia was looking at her with a specific look. Annabeth also noticed and placed a hand on Sam's arm trying to get her attention but she was worried when Sam let out a small groan.
"Hey why did you run off like that?" Arianna asked coming over to them with Gabbe.
"I think I'm going to be sick." Sam mumbled before running off towards the dorms. Annabeth gave Miss Sophia a small smile before running after her.
"Is she alright?" Miss Sophia asked
"Yeah, she um just played in front of everyone...she um does not usually play for audiences." Percy stumbled over an excuse before making his way after Annabeth and Sam missing the looks passed between Arianna, Gabbe and Miss Sophia.
When Annabeth returned to her room she was surprised that Gabbe was there, did she not go to Roland's party.
"Is Sam alright?" Gabbe asked as Annabeth got ready for bed.
"Yeah, she just needed some fresh air. How was the party?" Annabeth asked wanting to change the topic because Annabeth had no idea how Sam was she had followed her yes but could not find her. It was around midnight when there was a small knock on the window. Annabeth was a light sleeper she was the one to get up not wanting to wake Gabbe up. Looking out the window she saw Sam standing there.
Annabeth opened the window. Sam made the gesture for her to step back so she did. Annabeth heard a small thud then she saw hands on the window frame and not soon after Sam was pulling herself through the window. Annabeth was surprised how quiet she did it.
"Here." She whispered handing her a piece of paper. Annabeth took the paper and unscrolled it her eyes widened.
"This is Daedalus work, this was thought to be destroyed where did you get this?" Annabeth asked in a whisper but it was clear she was excited
"You know me, I find things."
"Wait why are you giving me this?" Annabeth asked
"I am being sent on a job, you will be out on Monday."
"The way you are speaking it is like you think you won't see me again." Annabeth stated
"I am not meant to interact with you. Those are the rules. That coin if you ever need anything that coin will help. You will know what to do if the time ever comes. I will admit this, you have been one of my favourites and I am rooting for you in all manners of life. Good luck... see you around Chase." Sam smirked heading back to the window giving her a smile than she jumped out of it. Annabeth knew they were on the second floor but she also knew that Sam would not be hurt. She looked back at the plans and sighed.
Chiron kept his word they were out of that horrible place on Monday heading back to New York and back to camp. She was still confused as to why they were sent there in the first place. Chiron did not make any things clearer when they finally got back to camp. He welcomed them back and apologised for taking so long. They stayed at camp for a week before Percy left to go home and Annabeth was heading back to her fathers place.
