Wow, has it really been 3 months since the last update? I am so sorry you guys! I didn't forget about this story I just kind of...er... well, the point is, here's the first update for Charades PJO style in a long time.
Thank you guys so much for sending in those reviews and suggestions for what Amber and Nico should act out! They were all super creative and I only wished I could've used all of them, but the suggestion I went with this time was submitted by TailsDoll13 who's idea of- you know what, I'll just let you guys read.
Special shout-out to: (Huge thank you for all those incredible suggestions guys!)
Flight Of The Snowy Owl, Alexandra Jackson rocks Hades, WingDawn98, Keeta-x-Tribias, Erik The Viking, TailsDoll13, Stephenlongboard, sunscreenapollo, Guest, Lewis, and MatildaSue. Huge thanks guys, and here's the cookies!
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Characters may be a little OOC as I haven't written on this story for ages but blame it on all the marshmallows they had, 'kay? Thanks for reading and don't forget to send in your charades suggestions!
Annabeth's POV
The Hades kids didn't look very pleased with the slips of paper they held in their hands.
"You do realize," Nico said, finally looking away from the little slip of paper with his expression like he had just witnessed Kronos showering, "That this might get us killed right? I mean, she's a goddess and she's super, super powerful and well, she's a goddess for gods sake! Her daughter's scary enough and-"
"Don't tell us what it is!' Leo exclaimed, leaping up and down in agitation like he had to use the washroom, "You can't say what you got out loud! For Zeus's sake, have you never played Charades before?"
"No"
"Well now you have" The son of Hephaestus huffed, plopping back on to the ground and scowled.
Katie gingerly scooted away from Leo and catching my eye, she held up and empty marshmallow bag and mouthed 'sugar high'
Never give Leo candy ever again. I made a mental note of that. Wouldn't want Leo burning down the camp because we were playing chubby bunny.
"So...should we start?" Amber asked, looking like she just wanted to get it over with. The rest of us -besides Leo as he was still grumbling about charades and lack of marshmallows- nodded and both the children of Hades began by holding up two fingers then pointing at Percy and I. I almost groaned out loud. Me again? Seeing myself as drunk was bad enough. What could it be this time?
"Second word, Annabeth and Percy?" Piper asked. Nico, the one pointing at me nodded but made the keep going gesture, as did Amber.
Poseidon and Athena. I thought, Percy calling out exactly what I was thinking. Our eyes met and Percy raised his eyebrow like 'So... our parents huh? This is going to be good'
I couldn't say that I agreed as the charades that I've seen so far were pretty ridiculous and Nico had said "You know that might get us killed right?' but hey, it couldn't be too bad, I mean even Leo's machine would have the sense not to make fun of two gods, right?
Wrong.
Amber began by holding up one finger this time and scooped up a book and sat down in a nearby chair, pretending to read. She looked like she was deep in thought, nodding as if in agreement to what ever 'The big book of Machinery, ancient Greek version' was telling her. My first thought that came naturally was that she was acting out Athena but wasn't Nico acting out her? I turned to check was Nico was doing and saw him sauntering over to his half-sister, pointing at the book in her hand mouthing "Duh?"
Amber scowled and shook her head, mouthing "It's a book stupid"
"You aren't allowed to talk in Charades" Jason pointed out.
Amber smirked and once again began mouthing words. "Oh, but I'm not talking, I'm mouthing"*
As I looked between the two demigods, I rapidly began putting the pieces together. Poseidon, Athena, Stupid, Smart...
I shot to my feet, waves of anger and annoyance rolling through me. "My mother is not stupid and Poseidon isn't- well, he doesn't act like that at all!"
The two children of Hades flinched, the look on their face's evidently told me I was correct and behind me, I could hear my friends congratulating me on my quick thinking but I didn't care. "How dare you make my mother look like a fool!"
"That, is what I would like to know" A bright flash of light appeared and all the campers gasped in unison.
"L-lady A-Athena, L-Lord P-Poseidon" Amber stammered, eyes wide as she took in the sight of the two Olympians standing in front of her "W-what brings you here?"
"You very well know" My mother growled, stalking forward, grey eyes livid, Poseidon trailing behind her with an amused expression on his fave.
Percy met my gaze and now his expression read something like 'Oh... our parents... this isn't going to be good'
"How dare you make a fool out of me" Athena took another step forward. I've never ever seen her so mad before-angry mad I mean, she was pretty crazy mad the last time I'd met her as Minerva- and Poseidon seem to notice as well.
"Athena" He cautioned, "Killing Hades's only son might not be the best idea. I'm actually pretty happy with her impression that Hades's daughter made, it was pretty spot on accurate but killing Hades's son... not good"
"Well said, brother, he's right dear niece, it wouldn't be a very good idea"
Poof. Enter the death lord.
"Geez, they're just popping up like flies" Travis muttered, earning some hard looks from the gods. Looking at the situation at hand, I almost groaned as I counted the number of things that were and going to go wrong. There were 3 angry gods who with a twitch of a hand could blow us all up, 10 demigods who had a magic arsenal of powers, and oh right, I was acting out the next charades.
What fun.
(*Some smart alec in my class actually tried that when he got caught talking in class. Guess what? It didn't work)
Hm... so, not the best chapter I've ever written but again huge thanks for all the reviews and suggestions! So, what do you guys think Annabeth should act out? I would love to see what you guys think about this chapter and any crazy, weird, and demigodish charades that you want Annabeth to do just send in a review about it! Of course, don't forget about the shout-out and virtual cookies!
Huge thanks and don't forget to review!
