Disclaimer: sadly i do not own percy jackson, or any of its characters that role is for rick riodan *chuckle*

now on with the story :D

I opened my eyes only just to close them again from the brightness of the light in the room. Just 5 seconds later, a pillow connected with my face and chuckling followed it soon after.

I opened my eyes blinking fast to find everyone already awake. Mo, Danny, and Lexie (Felix) weren't there, so they most probably were down stairs setting up for rehearsals, or knowing us little kids, rescuing Sammi from the washing machine.

Yeah I know, that sounds odd, but that's another story. I sat up and stretched. Connor, Brooke, and Bobbie were tiding up the beds. I slipped of the couch and got changed into some clothes that I had found lying about. It was Lexie's old AC/DC T-Shirt and a pair of ripped jeans. We silently cleaned up the room then headed downstairs. I looked at the clock to see that it was 4:00; we were right on time.

Connor and I walked over to where Danny and Felix were looking over some lyrics and Mo was strumming his guitar.

"Hey Travis, Connor, come see the lyrics. They're really good, so I think me might hit the jackpot today" Danny said calling us over. The lyrics must be really good because hitting the jackpot means getting over $20.

Yeah I know it doesn't sound like much, but to us orphans living in the Theatre, it was like a million dollars. You see we don't earn much each day, only about $5-$7.

Connor and I sprinted over to where Danny and Felix were and started looking over the lyrics. They were really good. It was a song called Lean on Me by Bill Withers. We went over the lyrics a couple of times learning the words, while Mo learnt the song on his guitar.

Sammi, a little 4 year old, ran right into my legs. I didn't really care, because I knew where to find him in 10 minutes time; in the washing machine. Can't you tell were real angles, and please do note the sarcasm. (What's this?)Uncle L, the guy who basically looks after us all walked onto the stage. "Ok folks, it's getting to around that festive season, and Christmas time, so lots of generous people. I want you doing nice songs, and Christmassy songs for the next few months" he said and lots of us clapped.

"Ok so now first of for rehearsals are Mo, Danny, Lexie, Travis, and Connor" Uncle L finished.

Yes! I mentally screamed. We were first, which meant a hot breakfast and more time to just relax and not watch more of my friends do one of their songs. We got up on stage and Mo started playing

Danny:

Sometimes in our lives
we all have pain
we all have sorrow
but if we are wise
we know that there's always tomorrow

All:

Lean on me!
When you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Till I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on

Felix

Please! (Please)
Swallow your pride (pride)
If I have things
You need to borrow
(For) for no one can fill
Those of your needs
That you won't let show

All:

So just call (call) on me brother (hey)
When you need a hand (When you need a hand)
we all need (need) somebody to lean on!
(I just might have a problem)
I just might have a problem that you'll understand
we all need somebody to lean on!

All:

Lean on me (hey)
When you're not strong (When you're not strong)
I'll be your friend (I'll be your friend)
I'll help you carry on (help you carry on)
For it won't be long (for it won't be long)
'Till I'm gonna need somebody to lean on

All: [Lyrics from: .]
(Just lean on me) you just call on me brother (hey)
When you need a hand (when you need a hand)
we all need (need) somebody to lean on! (Somebody to lean on)
(I just might) I just might have a problem that you'll understand
we all need somebody to lean on!
Lean on me

Mo:
If (If)
There is a load! (There is a load)
You have to bare (you have to bare)
That you can't carry
I'm (I'm higher) right up the road
I'll share your load
If you just call me

Travis and Connor:

Call me (I'm calling)
Call me (when you need a friend)
Call me (call me)
Call me (call me) (when you need a friend)
Call me (when you need a friend)
Call me (if you need a friend)
Call me (any time of day)
Call me

Mo:
It won't be long till I'm gonna need somebody to lean on, lean on, lean on
Lean on lean on lean on me when you need a friend

All:

Lean on lean on lean on me lean on me
Lean on lean on lean on me
I'm gonna need (somebody) somebody to lean on
I'm gonna need somebody to lean on (somebody to lean on)
Yeah

We finished the song, and everybody clapped. I smiled and then Connor and I rushed off to the kitchen, with Danny, Felix, and Mo behind us. I slid into the kitchen and grabbed a bowl from the table and got myself some cereal, and a hot chocolate.

One of the older girls who looked after the young ones scolded at us and muttered something under her breathe that sounded suspiciously like pigs.

After we scoffed down our breakfast, Mo, and Felix grabbed their guitars then we waited for the girls to join us. While we were waiting we all heard a little squeal coming from the laundry room, which, just to let you know, is right next to us.

Mo sighed "I'll get him".

Mo walked into the room and 3 minutes later little Sammi came squealing out of the room, running like a mad man.

See, I told you I would know where Sammi was in 10 minutes. Danny and Felix snickered at Sammi's retreating form.

Just then Anna, Shauny, Bobbi, and Brooke came out of the kitchen.

Shauny sighed.

"Poor Sammi, imagine getting thrown and locked in the washing machine" She said softly as we headed out of the theatre to the streets to earn our money for that day.

A/N: hehe, i kind of got the washing machine/dish washer idea from the movie 50 first dates... so yeah credit to them for that *chuckle*

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- Foxie