We all went after various people. Drew got Katie, Will got Nico, Jason got Piper, Calypso got Leo and I got Percy.

They all split ways in the front of the yard. I followed Percy for five minutes. I had a sinking suspicion he had seen me. After 2 minutes, he turned to face me.

"If you want to know something, ask. If I am comfortable with the question I will answer. No need to stalk. It is creepy." He said smiling at me.

"Fine. Why did you wear that hoodie when you are not that bad looking?"

"It is better to have no attention than attention because of my face." He said.

"Oh. Why is it that you keep to yourself when you are clearly smart and good looking? You could easily be the coolest kid in school."

"I am happy with my friends who do not hurt people unless absolutely necessary. They are a gift on this earth as they possess virtue you cannot even dream of having."

"Why do you judge me this harshly when you do not know me?"

"I have seen how you treat my friends and other 'losers'. I don't care how good you are to yours. It just shows how prejudiced you are against normal people."

I knew he was right. I just stood there as he tilted his head amused and walked of saying, "Hope we never meet again!"

It was as good as a slap on the face. I deserved it. I had hurt so many people. I just moped home. After studying, I went to sleep.

JASON

I walked a street behind Piper. She walked into the rich district and I was confused. Piper was rich? She stopped and turned around and said in a soft voice," Come out". My feet obeyed although my mind was screaming," RUN!"

She saw me and frowned. She then rolled her eyes saying," Should have known it was you. You are a stalker. What now?"

"I…um…"

"And I am the loser."

"No."

"What?"

"You are not a loser."

"Let me guess. Today when I saw you in gym, being called a teacher's pet, I realized you were cool. Join us. We are the cool kids." Piper said mockingly

"Well, Gym confirmed it."

"No. And tell that to you friends."

"What?"

"I will never join you because you are here, stalking me, only after you saw that I was worthy to join your bullies and not because you like me. You have hurt my friends and me every day. It hurts to think that someone who used to be the guy to stick up for normal kids could be so low. I do not want to become you."

"We are not like that"

"My experience with your group says otherwise."

"We…"

"Bully, threaten and laugh at anyone if given chance. Say it in any way you want."

"I came to ask you how you got so many scars. I saw you when you were changing after that hound fight."

"Pervert. Anyway, I got them somewhere doing something. Do not ask me again or you will face consequences. It was not a fight by the way, it was a game."

"What consequences?"

"Hope to never see you again."

She walked off into the district. How was she related to this district? I was teary eyed, so I left, went home and slept.

HAZEL

I went following Frank. After 10 minutes, I realized he was taking me in circles. I still followed him. He turned and frowned.

"Why are you following me? I thought you would have stopped after noticing the circles."

"I was going to ask you something. There was a picture on your phone of 10 kids. You six were there. Clarisse, Reyna, Malcolm and Travis and someone like his twin, the people we met were also there. Who are they?"

"You will make a good spy. You must have heard of a word called privacy? Respect it some time. Anyway, they are my friends and family." He said with a dreamy look on his face.

"I would like to know more about you. It has been a long time Frank."

"No."

"What?"

"No. I will not even associate myself with you Hazel. You bully people in school. It is saddening. I have no interest in sharing a table with a girl who is inconsiderate. I still remember things Hazel, every single time I see your face."

"I am no bully."

"Think about it. Anyways, another reason is that you took the initiative to talk to me only because you want to know my secrets. They come with a virtue called trust. Bye Hazel. I hope if there is a next time, you leave me alone. I did tell you, betrayal comes with a price. That price was that you will not find a friend in me."

He walked off. I stood there. He had so much hatred in his eyes, I wanted to melt down there and cry.

PERCY

We had Greek and Gym tests today. The last day of working school and the last two tests. In Greek, we all finished the paper early, put in our best and walked out after half an hour leaving a flabbergasted classroom.

We did stretches and came. I took off my hoodie. We wore loose clothes. We did not want to attract attention. We entered the Gym to see coach hedge yelling at everyone saying," Today, you have to climb this wall. Next, we will have a hand to hand combat session."

"Hey coach." I said.

"Good. You guys can help me."

"That is because they can only help. They would get a zero in fitness." Jack said grinning and showing a weak four pack. I saw everyone fawning over it. Coach just laughed and said, "They need more muscle? It's like saying you are all purple unicorns."

"Show us" Will asked.

"No. We do not show off. Now, start with rock climbing." Leo said.

"We do not take orders from you elf!" Jason growled.

"Jason! You will never insult Leo Valdez." Coach yelled

"But – "

"No buts. He can scorch you in a fight." Hedge said glaring. He turned to Leo and winked. We all tumbled laughing.

"Scorch!" Katie gasped.

Coach made all of them finish the wall. Later, he taught them the basics. We had to improve the skills of 5 people at a time. So we decided to go first for the bullies so that we can finish them off. They came smirking. I was sure they were thinking – These wimps are going down.

"Guys. I have had enough with the bullying. Can we have a civilized class?" I asked.

"I challenge you." Will said glaring.

"Excuse me?" I asked.

"You. Me. Fight. Now." He 'growled'.

I just shrugged and showed him a place on the mat. He swung at me but I ducked, tripped him and caught his arm. "Next?" I asked.

They all stepped back. "That is what I thought. Okay, Leo and Katie, then Piper and I then Frank and Nico will each give you demonstrations of the usual speed at which a fight takes place. I advise my comrades to reduce their speed and show restraint. We have impressionable minds."

They all looked skeptical. I had only ducked and swiped. They must be thinking - Anyone can do that.

"Why do we have to fight with the bullies watching? We don't put it up for show. We use it to survive!" Katie whined. "Coach" I said.

Leo and Katie came on the floor. They nodded and started. I kept my eyes on the match. They were at it like kids. They seemed to take and give the same amount of blows. I came in the center and caught their fists.

"Draw. Others also want a stretch. And they are here. By the way Leo, you lost me a bet." I said.

ANNABETH

My eyes kept flitting to Percy. I had no clue why he ruined my peace of mind. Percy rolled up his sleeves. He had serious muscle. He smirked seeing the glares and my drool and came on the mat with Piper. I saw a tattoo on his arm – the letters SPQR with a trident and 2 bars. It seemed more of a branding.

They all seemed to have scars on their arms.

They fought so fast. They seemed to predict each other's moves. Frank and Nico just groaned and came in rolling their sleeves. They fought against Piper and Percy. It was Piper and Frank against Nico and Percy.

"Guys, I made a mistake of forgetting where I am, help!" Frank yelled.

Leo and Katie broke them apart. Literally. Frank was still on the mat on three limbs looking at everyone with red eyes. I noticed he also had a branding. He had an SPQR with a boar head and a snake and six lines.

HAZEL

Percy stopped squirming and entered the mat like a hunter approaching his prey. Frank made room for him. He grinned at Percy so viciously, it was as if to say 'Go on, I'll give you a chance before ripping you to shreds'. It was scarier than when he was in the parking lot.

Frank growled literally then closed his eyes. The coach came bounding in. He saw Frank and inched away. He seemed to know what will happen next. Frank then got up and smiled at his friends. He hugged all of them.

"Thanks Percy. I needed that." He said smiling at Percy. He was back to himself.

"No problem dude. Now let us get back to them." Percy said pointing to us.

"Frank?" I asked.

"Yes?"

"What was that? You were not yourself, you acted like a beast."

"They can see." Leo said.

"What?" Drew asked.

"Nothing"

"Tell us now." Drew continued.

"There is nothing to tell" Katie said.

"Now back to the lesson." Percy said.

The whole time, they taught us strategy. Frank was really good at it. At the end of class, we got a smile from Coach which was rare and Percy's group got their hair ruffled and hugs. We were jealous. They walked out.

We were caught back by Coach Hedge.

"Cupcakes, meet me at the Omega Café after school. No buts."

"Okay" I said.