I kept watching, and Richmond started scowling. I assmume it's since I am not reacting. The thing is, I was relieved. If they didn't work on me, they might not work on Percy!
I tried reacting, but I had no idea how someone injected with trackerjacket venom would react. Then I remembered how Katniss told me Peeta reacted. But Richmond didn't want me to think of Percy as a mutt, he wanted me to think of him as a-
It hit me. I knew how.
"He's a jerk," I whispered. Then I raised my voice. "He's a jerk!"
"Yes, he is," Richmond whispered sadly. "And you need to dispose of him. He used you to keep him alive."
Ok. I was laughing so hard on the inside. If Percy ever acted like that, I would find a way to get the eidolon out ASAP.
I nodded, however, and he gave me directions to where Percy was. I dashed out-and quickly made my way upon the steel building. When the guard saw me, he smiled.
"All yours, Annabeth," he grinned, pushing open the door.
Once I walked in, I saw Percy in the far corner. I waited for the guard to close the door, then ran towards him.
"Annabeth?" Percy asked.
"Yes," I whispered.
"The venon didn't work on me!"
"Me neither," I was fumbling with the ropes, having no success. "Think you can use your water powers?" I asked, hopefully.
"No," he mumbled.
"We just need Katniss or Abi here," I pouted. "They're great at untying knots."
After a few more minutes, I finally managed to get him free.
"Okay, now for the hard part," I began, helping him up. "You need to pretend-"
"I understand," he told me.
He put his arm around my shoulders, then closed his eyes and went limp. I guess Seaweed Brain is finally begining to understand my mindset. I was walking out the door, when the guard spotted me.
"Hey!" He called. "Where are you going with him!?"
"I'm uh," I had to think of something quick. "Going to lock him in my closet!
"Oohhh! Good idea!" the guard awknowladged. "I'll let you get to it!"
I quickly thanked him, then sped thrpugh the forest.
"KATNISS!" I hollered once I was out of earshot. "KATNISS!"
No one answered.
I was starting to panic, but I quickly reminded myself that she was probably collecting donations from sponsors. Nonetheless, I punched the 12 button in the elevator, and walked inside, Percy still holding onto me for support. I waited impatiently, half of it thanks to my ADHD, the other content on getting Percy to safety.
Once the doors opened, I sped down the hallway. When I opened the door, however, I gasped.
It looked as if a tornado hit it. The couches were up-turned, clothes and items strewn over the floor, even the tv to watch the reapings was lying on the ground in millions of pieces.
I quickly proped Percy against a wall, and he finally opened his eyes. He looked about as shocked as I did. I quickly sorted through the mess, trying to figure out the cause.
Then it hit me like a sword hilt.
I saw a torn piece of fabric hidden in the shards of television.
The piece of fabric from a Peacekeeper investigation costume.
To be specific, Richmond's find and capture uniform.