Chapter 10

Piper POV

For once Piper didn't mind getting dressed up, because this time she was going to show Jason what he was missing and more importantly show Reyna that this isn't her time to shine. These extremely gorgeous greek girls were show-stopers and nobody was going to steal their glory. Piper glanced at the clock, 7 minutes to go. Piper glanced at her nails that were painting shimmering silver, she had to admit that this cheer so was huge, complicated and so amazing that it made her nervous.'' Ladies! Since we don't want anyone to see our outfits I'm gonna cast a quick spell to hide our costumes and make us look normal ok?'' Leah closed her eyes and muttered a few words, suddenly everyone was wearing some Leah Martinez clothing. Piper glanced at herself and groaned, High heels, skinny jeans, gorgeous top, hoop earrings and a bright blue purse.''Seriously Leah?''she said. Leah grinned,''Finally darling! I'm not changing those clothes you look fabulous!'' Leah smiled at everyone and said''Girls we are going to head out there now and of course we have to make an entrance!'' The girls cheered and headed out the door with Leah, Piper and Katie in the lead. The girls chatted untill they reached the sword arena , the entrance was sealed with huge double doors that were ….. closed. The girls didn't seem to notice since they continued chatting, Piper turned to Leah and said''Now what?'' Leah grinned''Watch and learn Beauty Queen!''The daughter of Apollo pressed her hand against the door, she muttered a few words and the door swung open to reveal , the gods , all the demigods from both camps, the hunters, the satyrs, the nymphs and a very angry Chiron.

Jason POV

After that little chat with Annabeth and Thalia , Jason went to hang out with Leo for a couple of hours he missed the guy a lot and hanging out with him felt just like the old days except…no Piper. Leo didn't seem to make a big deal of it, he didn't mention it and when Jason opened his mouth to try and talk about Leo just shook his head and said 'Later'. Jason just wanted to make sure that the whole 'Jason- Reyna-Piper' thing wouldn't come between them. After that he went down to hang with Percy and Frank. They talked for a while and then Will and Nick joined them and somehow the topic of Piper and Leah dragged into the conversation.

'' Hey guys Leah said that she and like all the girls are having this massive sleepover tommorow. Have any of you got any plans that night? Maybe we could do something.''asked Frank

''She better not be using my cabin for her sleepover with all those silly girls!''said Will.

''One of those silly girls happens to be my girlfriend and I'm pretty sure Drew will be so happy that you think of her as a silly girl.''said Percy grinning at Will.

''Come on Leah is like my litlle sis and I know that she won't hang out with silly people except for that jerk Adrian. I have no idea what she sees in that guy.''

''Are they dating?''asked Nick, his eyes were narrowed and he looked quite angry. Will shook his head but Percy said.''I reckon he's gonna ask her soon, good timing too it's been like what 4 months? She's had her chill time.''

Frank glared at Percy.''She's been through a lot and I don't think that she's ready for Adrian. She's fragile and if Adrian breaks her heart well lets just say what she put herself through last time …''he trailed off looking at Nick who had his eyes fixed on the ground.

Will glared at Frank,''Thanks Frank for reminding me what happened I swear if Piper hadn't found her…'' Nick's head shot up.''What happened to her?'' Percy exchanged a look with Will and Frank shook his head. ''Not now Nick.'' Nick looked like he was about to start a long argument but Will shut him up with a look. They stayed silent for a while untill Percy spoke.

''Who's that guy with Piper?''

Everyone's head turned towards where Percy was looking to see Piper hand in hand with this brown haired guy. Anger and jealousy boiled up inside Jason. Who was this guy thinking that he could sweep Piper off her feet? Piper was Jason's, that boy had no right to be with her but then again this wouldn't have happened if you hadnt left her for Reyna, thought Jason sadly. He watched as Piper pulled the boy towards the climbing wall and as this mysterious young man turned around Jason growled in fury because that guy was none other than Matt Riven , his arch enemy. ''That's Matt Riven, son of Mars, I hate him so much.''said Jason in disgust. Nick and Frank gave him sympathetic looks while Will shook his head and Percy observed Jason as if he was deciding something, eventually he said. ''No offence bro but I think Piper needs a guy in her life right now and if she and this guy do go out YOU are not allowed to sabotage their relationship okay?'' ''Fine and then you can have a massive fight with Annabeth and Thalia! I'd like to see you deal with that!'' Percy rolled his eyes and he opened his mouth to speak but Will cut him off ''So tommorow night we have our own little party, movies, games,snacks have a little guy time okay? Tell Grover, Travis, Conor and Leo to meet us at Percy's cabin 8 o' clock tommorow night.'' With that said he got up and left with Nick. Percy spotted Annabeth and ran off to see her so Frank and Jason talked untill Percy came back.''Guys it's time for the opening ceremony! Annabeth said it will be starting soon so we should get going bring your weapons cause their's gonna be some tournaments.'' Jason now had his magical coin that Zeus had returned to him after the defeat of the giants, it was the same as ever only better smehow. Frank and Jason stood up and allowed Percy to lead them to the sword arena. ''Woah !''said Frank, the now usual sword arena had a glass dome covering it and two ginormous double doors that were wide open, demigods were filing in, amazed with this sudden change. From inside you could hear music people laughing and gasping. The boys ran in and grabbed a seat with a perfect view of the stage, they saw Leo take his place as the DJ, waving and grinning like a maniac. ''Leo's the DJ?''asked Frank,''That's so cool!''said Nick who grabbed a seat besides Will and Jason. Nick turned his head around looking for someone, Jason did the same but he couldn't see Piper. He was slightly dissapointed and he could tell by the look on Nick's face that he was too. '' Jason!''squealed a high pitch voice. Jason turned hoping to find Piper but no it was Reyna and Stefanie. ''Hey Rey, hi Stefanie.'' Reyna took the seat next to him and kissed him on the cheek.''We are first up or is it those ugly greek sluts?'' Jason tensed if they werent in a public place he would yell at Reyna for calling Piper a slut. Will frowned at her, ''They are not sluts Reyna so lay off them you don't even know them.'' ''Whose the captain?''asked Steanie, she had both arms around Nick who looked like he was trying to get her off him.''Leah is and she's a very good one too!''said Hazel, joining them and taking the seat next to Frank. Stefanie laughed, ''Leah Martinez? That ugly cow? She's the captain? OMG that is so funny… she cant even dance let alone cheer!'' Jason watched as Nick was trying to restrain himself from having a go at Stefanie for calling Leah ugly but Stefanie kept going.''I mean look she's such a daddy's litle princess, thinking that she's better than everyone, no wonder Nick cheated on her with me I mean if you try to compare us she totally gets a zero!''Nick looked like he wanted to get up and throw Stefanie down the came to the rescue, ''And how would you know that Stefanie it's been two years since you last saw her!'' Reyna snorted''Sluts don't change Percy.'' ''Quit your nonsense Reyna no one cares.''said Rita, Tammy and Alina were behind her, the girls sat in the empty row behind them. Larry, Bobby and Tim joined them, Grover and Juniper, Travis and Connor Stoll, Rachel, Nico and Thalia. According to Rachel the front row was reserved for the greek and roman cheerleaders, Annabeth was doing a last minute check on everything and the gods were seated in their own private box. Zeus was talking to Poseidon and Hades, Artemis was arguing with Apollo, Athena was having a conversation with Hestia and Hera, Aphrodite and Demeter were squealing, Ares kept sharpening his sword, Hephaestus was lighting his beard on fire and Hermes was on the phone. Lupa was with Chiron in the middle of the arena, Chiron held a microphone and he looked like he was ready to start the doors automatically closed. Will frowned and looked around, ''Wait we cant start yet Drew and the girls arent here!'' ''Maybe they are backstage.'' Suggested Grover. Will didn't look convinced but he nodded. Someone bumped into Jason from behind and he almost fell over, he looked over his shoulder to see Matt grinning.''Watch it Grace wouldn't want to damage your pretty face huh? Afraid the ladies might not like it? I must say Piper is a fine young lady she told me all about your little breakup, deary me I never knew you were that heartless!'' Jason clenched his fist and glared at Matt. ''Shut up Riven! Piper wouldnt have told you anything!'' Matt smirked, ''Well she seems to like me and I like her so you never know a couple of kisses and who knows what will happen?'' Jason glared at him ready to attack him but Reyna placed a finger on his lips, ''Why are you sooo interested in that slut? You dumped her for me sweetie!'' Jason gave Matt one final glare and turned towards Chiron who was starting a speech.

''Good evening ladies and gentlemen, this ceremony is to commence the bond between both camps who have been separated. Every day they become more and more distant. So this summer is our chance to mend that bond. We have all summer and tonight we will start to repair that friendship with the opening ceremony. The preformances are the work of our young demigods from both camps. It is entertaining but at the same time it is to show both kinds of demigods what they have in common, that they are not so different.'' Everyone applauded and Chiron raised his hand for silence once more. ''Traditionally we must begin the ceremony with an opening cheer to encourage others, we will have two opening cheers, one from each camp. So may the preformers for the opening cheer make your way backstage? Thank you ladies!'' Reyna gave Jason a huge kiss and strutted down the stairs with Stefanie and the other Roman girls. Everyone looked around for the Greek preformers but none of them were present. Ciron frowned and looked around and started to say,'''It seems that …'' he was cut off by the doors opening to reaveal at least 30 extremely gorgeous girls. Will sat up sraighter ans caught a kiss that Drew blew in his direction. Adrian and Matt clapped loudly and wolf whistled. Nick just shook his head and clapped along with the others. Jason scanned the girls but he was too far away to see which one was Piper. ''Ladies please explain yourselves?''said Chiron raising an eyebrow at them. Lupa observed the girls as if they had put a rat in her food. One of them stepped forward and spoke in a melodic voice,''So sorry Chiron! Last minute touches oh and everyone knows that I cant resist making an entrance!''That girl was Leah Martinez, Wow she'd changed I mean she was pretty before but now she was gorgeous. Her last comment caused the audience to laugh. Jason turned to face Nick who had a sad expression on his face as he observed her. Chiron continued''Piper dear could you show the girls were to go? I assume that Annabeth showed you the way.''Jason turned his head quickly to face the girl who stood beside Leah, Piper Mclean. She started to chat to Leah and Katie as she led the girls backstage, on the way to the entrance they passed where the boys were sitting. Jason gasped as she came nearer, even though she looked uncomfortable with what she was wearing she was still a knockout. He kept his eyes fixed on her and then Katie nudged her and she turned to face him, her mouth formed an 'O' and then she averted her gaze and waved at Matt. She glanced at Jason one more time before going backstage. Jason sighed and turned to Nick who was glaring at Adrian. Trying to keep his mind off Piper he blocked out Chiron's lecture and talked to Larry and Frank. Suddenly the lights dimmed slightly and Chiron said''May I please present the Romans cheer!'' Everyone clapped and everything turned pitch black. Two seats away he could hear Rita mutter,''Here we go'' under her breath, Tammy was singing 'Here comes the sluts' in a low voice and Hazel was giggling at something that Frank had said. Percy had an amused expression, Will was rolling his eyes saying''How Dramatic!''in a girls voice. Nick was silent, his arms crossed and a thoughtfull expression plastered on his face. Jason sighed and faced the front. Here we go . The lights turned on sligtly to reveal the background: Sand dunes. The stage was a sandy yellow, and there were mini fountains on the corners. Arabian music started to play and the girls came out dressed as belly dancers, bikini like top pieces and a long piece of shiny fabric tied across their waist, beads decorated their hair. Jason recognized all of them, they were the 10 most popular girls at Camp Jupiter, blonde or dark hair, latest fashion clothes, gossipy girls that were friends with Reyna and Stefanie. They called themselves the Plastics ( like the Plastics from Mean Girls) and their leader was obviously Stefanie. So the girls stood in their positions and a quick arabian music started to play. Let the show begin.

Annabeth POV

Disgusting. That was the word to describe the Romans cheer. Arabian music starts to play and the girls are doing sexy dancing trying to show off their figures. 5 at the front showing off, thinking that they are so amazing, 5 at the back doing cartwheels and handstands. As they danced the fountains of water lifted and somehow twirled around creating a water display. Annabeth watched as Reyna shook her hips, looking so disgusting as she wiggled her stomach to move to the music. Stefanie was probably the worst she was making sure that every part of her body was shaking. They obviously wanted to make guys stare at them so they dressed up all sexy looking with loads of glitter. Seriously, thought Annabeth, What kinda guy is gonna fall for that? She glanced at the crowd, the gods looked shocked, Lupa looked amused, Chiron looked like he wanted to throw up, some guys were practically drooling over them but most of them were shooting the dancers disgusted looks. Suddenly the Arabian music stopped and the girls took off their fabric skirt leaving them in like a bikini. The scenery changed to a beach and I'm Sexy and I KNOW IT started to play. The girls at the back stopped doing cartwheels and joined the girls at the front doing the sexy dancing. Stefanie, Reyna and another blondie did a cartwheel and started well…. wiggling. Ok that was just plain disgusting. The music changed to California girls and the Romans were shaking their hips and flipping their hair in time to the music. Microphones appeared in Stefanie, Reyna and the blonde girls hands. They winked at the crowd and starting to sing, loud squealing noises that echoed around the arena.

( Stefanie , Reyna,Blonde girl=Natasha)

I know a place

Where the grass is really greener

Warm, wet, and wild

There must be somethin' in the water

Sippin' gin and juice

Layin' underneath the palm trees(Undone)

The boys break their necks

Tryin' to creep a little sneak peek(At us)

You could travel the world

But nothing comes close to the golden coast

Once you party with us

You'll be fallin' in love

California girls, we're unforgettable

Daisy dukes, bikinis on top

Sun-kissed skin, so hot

We'll melt your popsicle

California girls, we're undeniable

Fine, fresh, fierce, we got it one lock

West-coast represent

Now put your hands up

Stefanie flicked her hair out of her face and shook her hips, she started singing again.

I've had a little bit too much, much

All of the people start to rush, start to rush by

How does he twist the dance?

Can't find a drink, oh man

Where are my keys? I lost my phone, phone

What's going on on the floor?

I love this record baby but I can't see straight anymore

Keep it cool, what's the name of this club?

I can't remember but it's alright, a-alright

Just dance, gonna be okay, da da doo-doo-mmm

Just dance, spin that record babe, da da doo-doo-mmm

Just dance, gonna be okay, d-d-d-dance

Dance, dance, just, j-j-just dance A/N: I mixed up California girls and Just Dance.

The girls froze while doing a pose and the lights dimmed. Thank goodness that's over,thought Annabeth. She hated every moment of it but to be polite she clapped along with the rest of the audience. Some people seemed to have enjoyed it while others looked like they wanted to throw up. Stefanie was smiling like a maniac as she and the girls left the stage, she winked at the crowd and swung her hips as she followed Reyna. ''Bitches''said a voice from behind her, Annabeth turned around to see Piper glaring at the Roman preformers, a look of disgust and loathing was plastered on her face. ''They are so sick.'' Annabeth nodded and then checked her watch. Piper your up, you all ready?'' Piper nodded and gave Annabeth a quick hug as she dashed around the corner to the tunnel that led to the stage.

Piper POV

Piper couldn't believe that Lupa had actually let the girls dance like that. During the preformance, the Aphrodite girls kept laughing at the Romans attempt to dance. Drew was laughing so hard that she had tears rolling down her cheeks, she managed to choke out''They haven't got a clue!'' before rolling on the floor laughing her head off. The Demeter cabin being the goody goody two shoes that they were, had paled at the sight of the Roman girls some of them looking like they were going to faint. The Apollo girls looked revolted as they watched the dance. Half way through all the girls were with Drew laughing so hard and rolling on the floor. Leah eventually made them get up so they didn't ruin their outfits. They all sort of spread out and Pier found Annabeth in a corner watching the Romans after a brief chat, Piper took off to catch up with the girls that were heading fot the stage. ''Well well well look who we have here!''said a voice. The Greek girls turned to face the Roman sluts. Reyna was smirking at Piper, Stefanie looked amused and every other girl was glaring at them. Reyna stepped forward,''Enjoyed the show? I bet you cant even do half of that considering that you cant dance and are ugly cows!''Piper glared at her and opened her mouth to scream at Reyna but Leah beat her to it. ''Ha you call what you were doing dancing? It looked more like a fish out of the water!'' The Greeks girls laughed, Drew stepped forward and said,''Excuse us ladies but we have a show to preform!'' The Greeks pushed past the Romans and made there way to the stage. Before they went on Leah clapped her hands and they all had cloaks on that covered their outfits, they pulled their hoods up and got into position. Lets rock and roll! thought Piper.

Nick POV

Nick felt embarrassed at the preformance that Stefanie put on. It was sooo weird, of course Adrian and Matt kept laughing, Hazel, Rita, Tammy, Alina, Rachel, Thalia and Juniper looked disgusted, Jason looked shocked and so did the other boys. Half way through the preformance Nick put his head in his hands and refused to look up. When the music stopped and the crowd grew silent Nick lifted his head and felt butterflies in his stomach, Leah was on next.