Hi everyone, sorry it took so long for me to post. School has made everything difficult :P But here's Annabeth's version of Maroon 5's 'Moves like Jagger.' I hope you like it!
Moves with a Dagger
"Hey Annabeth, wait up!"
I ignored the voice and continued walking towards the stage.
"Annabeth!"
Go away! I thought.
My head hurt from staying up late writing lyrics and my organs seemed to be practicing gymnastics in my stomach. Thoughts were going through my head like, should I perform this song? Will people think I'm being mean? Am I mean?
"Hold on, please!" she pleaded.
I grit my teeth and picked up my pace. If that was who I thought it was, then I was in no mood to talk.
The footsteps behind me got louder and faster. "Wait up!" A pale freckled hand grabbed my shoulder and I felt a surge of anger.
"What do you want, Dare?" I demanded. "You know I'm not happy with you right now."
The redhead stared at me blankly, temporarily forgetting what she was trying to say.
"Whatever." I mumbled, pushing her hand off and turning to go.
"No, please!" she begged, grabbing my arm. "I… I want to apologize."
I stopped in my tracks, took a deep breath, and turned back around. My expression seemed to say, yes?
She bit her lip. "Look, I was mean to you last night, and I really feel bad about it." she began, watching my unfazed eyes.
When I didn't respond, she continued.
"I know you're going to get revenge on me today, and I'm not asking you to bag it, but I was just wondering if there was any way for me to help you – To make things better between us." She sighed. "Annabeth, I've known you for a long time, and I feel like we've always had something against each other. I'm not saying it's either of our faults, but I really want to try to make things better. I was in a bad mood when I wrote that song, and I regret it now. Is there anything I can do to help?"
I thought for a moment.
This whole thing was so un-Rachel-like. She was being so apologetic and friendly. She must've really felt bad about this. Well…
"Well…" I began, "There might be something you can do. You might not like it very much, though."
She smiled. "I'm the all-powerful Oracle, Annabeth." she laughed. "Bring it!"
Moves with a Dagger
By Annabeth Chase
"No!
You're seeing stars
You don't feel right
You sliced at my heart
And you tried to fight
I said go away
You won't be okay
Ruin more than your day."
The three background dancers sung the whistle part of the song.
"You wanted to show
You could beat me
But I have control
You can't cream me
You say I'm a kid
My ego is big
I don't give a skata"
The crowd laughed at the Greek curse and immediately started clapping as Annabeth walked up to the front of the stage. She had an evil sort of smile on her face, and her grey eyes flashed with something dangerous. Percy raised his eyebrows as he watched his girlfriend parade around the stage, doing tricks with her dagger in her hand.
"So please listen to this
Grab me by the hair
And I'll slice you
Punch me like a wimp
And I'll dice you
All my moves with a dagger
I've got great moves with a dagger
I've got those moves with a dagger."
She did a dance move and the crowd let out whoops and cheers.
"Lay a paw on him
And I'll blame you
If you don't leave his sight
I will maim you
With my moves with a dagger
I've got real moves with a dagger
Watch my moves with a dagger."
The background singers sung the whistle again as Annabeth sat down on the front of the stage and talked to a girl in the audience like they were all Rachel.
"You think you're so cool
When you watch him
Shirtless at the pool
I assure you
You're nothing but lame
Playing a dumb game
Opposite your last name."
She got up and laughed.
"Yeah
So please go away
You're a nuisance
Your smelly hair spray
All pollutants
Stop the tears you're shedding
Give us a happy ending
You can come to the wedding
You'd better listen to this
Compliment his hair
And I'll punch you
Stare into his eyes
And I'll crunch you
With my moves with a dagger
I've got great moves with a dagger
I've got those moves with a dagger.
Lay a paw on him
And I'll blame you
If you don't leave his sight
I will maim you
With my moves with a dagger
I've got real moves with a dagger
Watch my moves with a dagger.
With this final line, the lights on the stage suddenly dimmed, and the audience was left staring at another performer who had come onto the stage. Her red hair had been puffed up into a frizzy mess, her clothes had been splattered with paint, and bright looking makeup coated her face.
Rachel smiled at the crowd and grabbed Annabeth's microphone before belting out:
"I've got no heart
Clearly not smart
I am such a
Terrible bad smelling piggy fart.
My skills are lame
Looks are the same
That's what she claims!"
She pointed to Annabeth who shrugged.
"Camp Half-Blood
Truth be told
My blood's real cool
Alligator, lizard, cold.
I go around
Trying to steal
People's boyfriends
For my next meal!"
She growled at a few kids in the audience and they screamed. Someone backstage handed Annabeth a microphone and she sang the chorus one more time, while Rachel sang the accompaniment in the background.
"Now you listen to this!
Try to kiss my man
And you will die
Blood and tears drip
As your eyes cry
Cause of my moves with a dagger
I've got those moves with a dagger
I've got them moves with a dagger.
If you don't go away
I won't smile
You might be in the infirmary for a while
Moves with a dagger
I've got moves with a dagger.
Watch these moves with a dagger.
She held her knife up in the air and did some fancy trick with it. The crowd roared as Rachel strutted over to her and pretended to slap her across the face. Annabeth held her knife up, smiled evilly, and the lights on the stage suddenly went out.
Percy smiled as Rachel and Annabeth jumped off the front of the stage, laughing and patting Rachel's frizzy hair. He gave them both a high five and then engulfed Annabeth in a hug.
"You are mean." he emphasized.
"I know." she replied with a grin.
Apollo walked back onstage, a microphone in his hand. "I'd like to thank everyone who performed tonight, you all sang like stars… Well, most of you, anyway. Sadly, tomorrow will be the last day of performances."
The audience let out a chorus of, 'Aww's' – for they had begun to like watching their friends and enemies make complete and utter fools of themselves.
"I know, I know." said Apollo, "But we've still got one more day. Anyone who hasn't gone yet, you will be singing tomorrow, so see me after the show to pick your songs." He gave everyone a final smile and a wave. "See you all tomorrow!"
One or two more chapters left! I don't know yet who will be singing tomorrow. Who do you guys think should sing, that hasn't yet? What should they sing? (Haha, I just pictured Zeus singing Party Rock Anthem! lol!)
After the next chapter, I'll create a poll so that you guys can choose who should win Half-Blood Idol. Send me your ideas; I'll definitely use one of them!