Hello again! Sorry for the wait…I really wanted to update my other story…so I skipped you. Sorry.

We were supposed to dress up as superheroes today, and my BFF was Percy Jackson. Was awesome.

I quickly relay the plan, then scramble for the stairs. Malcom rolls me balls, which I collect in my shirt. Percy and Reyna are yelling insults and throwing balls and air (the other team ducks for both).

Carefully, cradling my stash, I creep up the stairs. Reyna and Percy are succeeding in keeping the other's attention, so when I'm on the balcony above, none of them are looking at me.
Carefully, I heave all the balls onto the railing, where I arrange them into a nice little pyramid. Percy's taking a breather, and his eyes find me. I point to directly beneath me, right in the firing range of my missiles. He nods, blows a kiss, and jumps back into action. They make a big show of throwing all their ammunition, and then wave a white flag.

"We surrender!" Malcom calls. Slowly, they stands, hands on their heads. Their position happens to be very near to the spot where the balls will drop.
The other team advances slowly, and stop right where I need them to.
"Hey…where's Annabeth?" Jason asks.

"Hey!" I call. They all look, and I let loose my ammo. They're all hit more than once, and my team is completely fine.
"HA!" Percy yells. They shout and grumble and protest that it was unfair, but I slide down the banister and throw myself into Percy's arms.
"You're safe," I breath. He smiles into my hair, rubbing my back.
"Yes. Finally, we can be together and be safe."

"Oh, shut up, cheaters!" Piper calls. I laugh at her, and she sticks her tongue out.

We banter for a while, chatting and laughing while we finish planning and eat lunch.
"Let's go out," I suggest, when we're all heading out. The others agree, quickly, and we all separate to go to our rooms to get ready.

I climb down the ivy after brushing my hair again, and Percy's waiting.

"Something's off. Can you feel it?" He asks.

"You're probably just nervous about getting married," I tease. He doesn't look reassured.

"Maybe."
"Hey," I say, stepping close and kissing him lightly. "It's okay. We're okay."
He smiles. His heart's not in it. I'm about to say something else when the others show up.
"Race you," Piper laughs, setting off. We all chase after, making it to the city quickly.

"Was it raining or something?" I question. "There should be people, like, everywhere."
"The ground is completely dry," Reyna comments.
"We should head to town square. Maybe there's something going on."
We all agree with Malcom, and follow him.

We find the people at the square, all right. But they're all dead silent.
"We shouldn't be here," Percy warns. I'm about to agree when a woman steps up to the podium.

"Citezens," She says, calmly. "I have gathered you here to witness the falling of your government. They aren't as strong as they seem, but they are as uncaring as they seem. I was going to prove this to you by killing you all, but the Royal children are here. Let them be an example." She points right to us.
"Run," I whisper. I hear the others turn around, but they don't move. "What—"

I freeze. Figures are blocking our path—but they aren't humans. I go for my sword, but never make it. Something hits the back of my head, and the world fades to black.

Short, I know, but inspiration is really lacking. :( Please review anyways.