The last day of school before summer sucked. Echo knew that Ross would try and get his last revenge today. They had been going back and forth for a couple weeks now, and she had been holding her own, but she knew it would be harder today.

Finally, the bell rang.

Echo grabbed her stuff and managed to dart out before Ross could catch her. She dodged between people, quickly making her way to her locker. She got to it, unlocked it and grabbed the stuff she had already packed up, and then she darted toward the front doors. Nolan and Gareth were meeting her out front, along with Mel and her friend Linus, then they were going to get the twins and go get ice cream to celebrate.

Ross practically appeared in front of her, knocking her onto the ground. "Don't think I won't get you next year, Solace. I'm going to crush you like the puny little bitch you are."

Echo glared up at him, then kicked up.

That was all it took to get him doubled over, and she was back on her feet and out the doors. She rushed down the steps, "Nolan, Gareth, time to go!"

Then looked back at her, then saw Ross behind her and both looked a little surprised, but they jogged over to the high school with her.

When they stopped, Gareth was laughing, "I can't believe you hit him there!"

"I've been tempted all month." She folded her arms, glancing to make sure he hadn't followed.

"Tempted to do what?" Melina walked up with a tall guy, maybe a little older than Mel. Blond hair, blue eyes, sun-kissed skin.

"Kick Ross in the nether regions." Nolan told her, waving slightly to the guy, who must have been Linus.

Linus looked at Echo, "Cabin seven?"

She shrugged, "My father was in cabin seven. And you are definitely from there. Echo Solace."

"Linus Weston." He had a sort of laid-back vibe to him that Echo normally got off of her father. "I heard about what your family went through. I'm sorry."

Echo nodded, dropping her gaze for a moment, "We're working through it. I think summer will help. We're actually going on a trip for once."

Mel grinned, "Where to?"

Echo smiled, "Hawaii, which you knew, because we're going with your family."

Melina laughed, "It's going to be awesome, the sun, the surf, the relaxation…"

"Because fighting monsters on a tropical island must be more relaxing." Nolan said dryly, "I'm more excited to put off going to camp."

Mel all but gasped, looking at him like he had just tried to stab her, then checking him for a fever.

Echo gaped, "Are you kidding? I've been trying to go to camp for the past two years."

Nolan shrugged, "I just…it's kind of weird being a child of two demigods among all the regular demigods. You have to decide what cabin you're going to sleep in. Everyone has heard about our parents. There's no…peace. I can't think." He frowned at the grass.

Mel groaned, "You're telling mom and dad."

He sighed, "I know." He rolled his eyes.

"Come on, the twins are waiting for us." Gareth redirected the conversation. "Let's think about something better than y'all ditching me this summer."

Nolan flashed a smile, "Like hoping Echo and I are in the same class next year since you're going to be in high-school."

Gareth hesitated, "Why would you remind me?"

Nolan grinned, "You said something better than us ditching you this summer."

"That's not better."

"Hey, isn't that your parents, Echo?"

Echo followed Mel's gaze to the school where the twins were standing with their fathers, pointing over at their group.

Dad was grinning. Papa was smiling. Ana was had a smirk.

Echo smiled, "Yeah, that's my family."

Gareth started laughing softly, "I love how you light up when you see your family happy."

Echo felt herself blush, "It's been a while."

He just kissed her cheek and jogged the last bit to goof off with the twins for a moment before the rest of their group got there.

Nolan smirked at her.

"Shut up, Nolan." She muttered, then went and hugged her Dad.

He grinned down at her, "Hey, little Lark."

"Why aren't you at work?" She asked, grinning back, and taking one of her Papa's hands.

"Well, I took a shorter shift today. I'm looking into something." He said, somewhat vaguely, sharing an excited look with Papa.

"What?" Aurora asked, gaze curious. Then she jabbed her finger into Nolan's arm a couple times with a frustrated look.

"Can't say yet, but…it could be an interesting change. Nothing major would happen with you guys, we would never keep that from you, but it is exciting." Dad played with Ana's braid.

Ana gave him a big smile. She was humming, and she looked like she was having an excellent day.

"As long as you guys don't move. That neighborhood would suck without you." Gareth gave them a goofy grin. He had Rory in a headlock.

"And…your family keeps life…entertaining." Papa tilted his head, watching Rory as she wriggled, trying to get away.

Melina's eyes were bright, "Does this have anything to do with that plan mom is drawing up?"

"Your mom draws up plans as a hobby and for work. You'll have to be more specific." Papa shook his head. "Besides, I think we're keeping you guys from getting ice cream."

Ana bounced on her toes, "Yes!"

Dad slid his arms around Papa, "We are going to go get dinner. We'll see you guys at home."

"They're eating dinner at my house." Gareth told them.

Papa nodded, "Let go of me, sunshine. You look like a dork." He swatted at Dad's face.

"I know you love it." Dad said, shrugging and letting go, "Besides, it makes you look adorkable." He walked away confidently.

Papa glared at the ground, "How does he still manage to do this to me?" He asked no one, then looked up, "Will, wait!" He ran after Dad.

Rory shook her head, "We're sure they're married?"

"They have pictures, videos, and papers to prove it." Echo said rolling her eyes, "And Melina was the flower girl."

Melina nodded, "I was. My dad still has the picture to remind herself of when I would only wear dresses. Apparently, he was very upset when his little girl stopped wanting to dress like a princess and instead started raging around like a warrior."

Ana shook her head, "Have you ever been shopping with two fathers?"

"And forget the gay part for a while, because they're the straightest gay people I've ever met." Gareth put in, shaking his head.

Echo rolled her eyes.

Melina made a face, "That's…really rough. How are you guys clothes so well?"

"She won't let me leave the house in an oversize t-shirt and jeans." Aurora grumbled, jabbing her thumb in Ana's direction.

Ana shrugged, "We live in yours and Talia's hand-me-downs."

"Right…" Melina shook her head,then gestured to Rory, "I should know that considering that used to be my t-shirt."

Rory smirked, "You're the only person I get cool clothes from."

"Hey, I'm standing right here." Echo objected.

Rory glanced at her, "I get pretty clothes from you. You're all sweetness and light and comfort. You're like a small adult."

"I'm not sure if that was a compliment or an insult." Echo frowned.

Ana took her hand, "You know we love you."

"Now it really feels like an insult." Echo let go of Ana's hand.

Rory gave Ana a glare, "It wasn't an insult."

Echo shook her head, "Let's get ice cream before I'm tempted to asphyxiate my sisters."

Melina laughed, "Alright."