Alright! Sorry for taking so long! With school about to end I've had a lot of work to do. Of course, once it Summer, I can dedicate all my time to working on my stories... and watching anime.

So, let's get this show on the road!

Annabeth's POV

I was a bit uneasy being in a flying bus considering that the last time I was in one, Thalia almost killed everyone.

Let's just hope her father is a better driver.

"I haven't really been able to see you much while we were at camp." Percy said, interlocking our fingers. "Now we finally have a chance to be together."

I smiled. "Mm-hm."

"So, what have you been up to, Wise Girl? From what I could tell, you have been helping your new sibling this week." Percy said. Oh gods, her. As she is my sibling, I suppose I have to love her to some degree but she is certainly very... trying.

Percy seemed to notice the scowl on my face. "What's wrong?"

"Well... she's just been a handful." I said. Percy cocked his head to the side.

"Meaning...?"

"One, she is probably one of the most hyperactive demigods I met." I said with a sigh. Percy whistled.

"That's quite the accomplishment." Percy said.

"Also, you know how each child of Athena has their own field of interest? For example, mine is architecture and Malcom's is forensic science." I explained to him. He nodded slowly, eyebrows scrunched together in thought. I thought he looked rather cute doing that but I'd die before I'd admit that out loud.

"What's hers then?" Percy asked.

"The Greek gods." I said. Percy stared at me for a while before the corners of his mouth started to curl upwards and he bit down on his cheeks to keep from smiling any further.

"Wow, I bet she had a field day while at Camp Half-blood." Percy said, hardly holding back a snicker. I let out a sigh of exasperation.

"Ugh! Did she ever! All week has been nothing but chaperoning her and making sure she doesn't get herself killed! She is more impulsive than you are." I said, my voice rising, finally feeling the frustration that had been built up all week pour out.

"Another big accomplishment." Percy said.

"Then there are the questions." I said, my head hurting just thinking about them. "Like, 'Do gods go to the bathroom?' or 'If they do is the urine and feces a different color than a mortal's because their blood is different?'. And the list goes on!"

I noticed Percy glancing off to the side and followed his line of sight. His father, Poseidon, was looking at me strangely so I figured he must have heard what I said. I blushed down at my seat. I might have stared down at the seat for the rest of the ride there but Zeus' voice broke my staring contest with the gray bus seat.

"Does anyone else want to drive?" Zeus asked, slowing the bus to a halt. Everyone glanced at each other.

"I'll drive!" A voice suddenly piped up. I was shocked to see it belonged to Nico. When he realized how rude it must've sounded, he added, "If you would permit it, my lord."

Zeus' shoulders were tense for a bit before he relaxed and waved Nico on up. Hesitantly, Nico shuffled out of his seat walked to the driver's seat.

"Hades, why don't you teach him how to drive real quick?" Zeus said. Hades teeth clenched. Before he could say something, Nico spoke up.

"It's okay, I know how to drive." Nico said, sitting down.

"You sure, Nico?" Percy asked. Nico sent him a death glare that made him cringe.

"Yes. I am." Nico said defiantly. "I use to play a driving simulator at the Lotus Casino a lot."

I wasn't sure how safe that sounded but it must've been good enough for Zeus because he went and sat next to Hera. Nico grabbed the gear shift and pulled it into drive.

Then, he floored it.

Somebody screamed. I don't know who it was but I think it was Demeter. In no time at all, we were easily going 90 mph. It was like racing down a highway except there were no guard rails at all to stop us from tumbling down back to earth. Frankly, it was terrifying.

Nico seemed to be indulged in the chaos. He grinned ear from ear and swerved the wheel in one direction, causing the bus to jerk and turn sharply right. Everyone was gripping their seats to keep from sliding off. Nico then began to bob and weave throughout the clouds, leaving trails behind the bus. The bus only seemed to be increasing in speed.

"Want to see if a can do a loop-di-loop?" Nico asked, his voice high and playful. Hades was gripping his seat so hard that his knuckles were turning white while Poseidon looked like he was going to be sick. Before anyone had the chance to answer, Nico pushed a lever forward and the bus tilted back starting to lift into the air.

"Oh gods!" I squealed. I wondered how that would work with gods present. Perhaps it would be an incentive for them to protect me. Perhaps Hades likes pink. Both are equally as likely. The world turned upside as we began the loop. I felt like my insides were falling towards my head which was really surreal. Thankfully, this was a nice bus and we all had seat-belts (or else we would've been on the roof). Nico finished the loop and my stomach fell back into place.

I was about to relax (we were still speeding but it was better than loop-di-loops) when Nico suddenly got a mischievous look. Uh oh...

We were suddenly in a corkscrew. My head was spinning and my insides were getting all twisted up. By now, all the girls but my mom were screaming. Then again, Percy and his father were screaming in high pitches too. Finally, mercifully, Nico stopped the corkscrew and we were driving straight forward again. At least I think. It was hard to tell when the world kept tilting. My mom got up out of her seat and walked to the front. She placed a firm grasp on the wheel. She flashed Nico a tight smile.

"How about I drive from here?"

In case you're wondering, we did make it to the lake house safely. There was no more corkscrews. My mom wouldn't have any of that. I was rather thankful I got to relax during the last leg of the journey. I noticed Nico looked a bit crestfallen and I felt bad. Very few things made him happy so it was a shame that he had to have it taken away. Unfortunately, I couldn't bring myself to argue with my mom because I didn't want Nico to drive since I valued my safety. Also, I never argue with my mom. Mother always knows best.

Hades was the first one off the bus, practically darting off like a startled deer. He had been miserable throughout the whole ride, even after Athena had taken over. He kept acting like he expected her to do stunts with the bus like Nico did. She never did but there were moments where I would see her smirk and act like she was about to do a loop-di-loop.

We all filed out of the bus and Athena turned off the engine. She stepped off the bus and walked to where we were waiting to get our luggage from the compartment on the side of the bus. She turned the key in the lock and opened the compartment. When we saw what was inside, we froze. Wait... it can't be...

"Megan!" I shouted.

"Who?" Percy asked.

"The sister I was talking about." I said. She slipped out of the compartment and stood in front of the gawking gods. My mom pursed her lips, clearly displeased.

"Megan, why are you here?" Athena asked. Megan broke into a wide grin.

"I came to watch the gods of course. This is such a rare opportunity." Megan said. I felt an uncomfortable drop of my stomach like I was doing another loop-di-loop. She may be annoying but I didn't want her to die. She was going to at this rate.

Zeus gritted his teeth and clenched his hands tightly.

"Impudent mortal." Zeus growled. "I should incinerate you on the spot."

"Incinerate?" Megan said, her eyes widening. Perhaps now she'll realize the danger she's in... "It'd be an honor!"

...What?

"What?" Zeus asked, clearly as confused. Megan looked practically ready to bounce in place.

"To be killed by a god, especially one of your caliber, would be amazing." Megan said. "I wouldn't want to die any other way."

"Right... if that's how you feel." Zeus said, summoning a lightning bolt in his hand. I got to do something, fast!

"Lord Zeus, if I may make one last request." Megan said. Zeus stared for a while before sighing.

"Yes?"

"I'd really like to talk to Lady Hestia, if you would permit it." Megan said. "Though, I wouldn't be surprised if you did let me considering you are very gracious immortal."

Hades snorted and Zeus looked thoughtful.

"Very well. Make it quick." Zeus said. Quick, she was. Before he had even finished, Megan had zipped across the grass and stood in front of Hestia, their faces inches apart. Hestia's eyes were wide and she looked to be trying hard not to take a step back.

"Yes...?" Hestia said. Megan grabbed Hestia's hand in hers.

"You are my favorite goddess! You are the most mysterious and fascinating Olympian goddess ever." Megan said. Hera crooked an eyebrow while Demeter crossed her arms. Zeus observed them, seeming to be in deep thought. His eye were intense, the way mine and my mom's get when we're thinking real hard. His bolt disappeared.

"Um, Zeus?" Hades said.

"Megan, how about, instead of incinerating, you join us for the trip?" Zeus asked. Megan gasped.

Poseidon's nose crinkled in distaste. "Perhaps he had a stroke," Poseidon mumbled to Hades.

"I'd be honored." Megan said, bowing deeply. "More honored than dying by incineration."

I felt relief. Though this wasn't a preferred outcome, it was certainly better than her dying. Then, for a moment, I was worried about bunking with her when she spoke up.

"Can I, if you would permit it, bunk with Hestia?" Megan asked. Zeus shrugged.

"Sure." Zeus said. Megan squealed in joy and hugged Hestia tightly. The poor goddess seemed so uncomfortable, I almost stepped in to help. Hera hissed and glared at her husband. He just shrugged.

"There are twelve rooms so everyone can get their own room." Athena said. "It's not necessary to bunk."

Hestia smiled and placed a hand on Megan's shoulder.

"Why don't you go across the hall instead so that you may have your own space. We'll still be able to spend time together." Hestia said. Megan nodded.

"This is going to be the best vacation ever!"

So, there is the chapter. I hesitated to put Megan in the story but she is actually important to the plot so I decided to include her. Hopefully, you all don't mind the OC. I will try not to focus on her too much. Only when necessary.

Hope you guys loved the chapter! Stay tuned for more.