NEW CHARACTERS:
Brittany Parson
Megan Leighton
Chelsea Tait
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Brittany entered the door code slowly. 6-4-1-9. Beep. Incorrect. What could be wrong? She remembered the code off by heart ages ago. It could've have change. She haven't receive any texts lately. She jammed the numbers harder. 6-4-1-9. Beep. Why the hell isn't it working? 6-4-1-9-6-4-1-9-6-4-1-9, Brittany stabbed the keyboard impatiently. No, this could not be happening. They're waiting for her inside. Exasperated at another unsatisfying beep, Brittany kicked the door with all her might. God damn this. She kicked it again and an unfamiliar whining sound came from the security system of the building. Shit, what had she done?
Holding her breath, she waited until the whining noise was over. She heard footsteps traveling down the stairs. Brittany's eyes widen as the door opened silently.
"God, Brittany! What have you fucking done to the door?" Thank god. It's Chelsea.
"What's the password?" Brittany asked urgently. "Six-Four-One-Nine isn't working!"
"Password?" Chelsea scrunched her forehead. "I don't know. He changed it a week ago, remember? But he didn't tell any of us. He said we might be in danger."
"Right." Brittany glanced outside quickly. "Is he inside?"
"Of course. Come in." The girls closed the door quietly as they crept up the staircases. "He's waiting for you."
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You can say Percy Jackson is hard to kill. Paul Blofis, Percy's stepdad is a teacher at Goode High. Percy's real dad, Poseidon is an admiral of the US Navy. What happened to Poseidon, did he die? No, actually. Sally Jackson and Poseidon split as Sally felt Poseidon wasn't a great dad as he is always away on important missions. Their last day together isn't what you're probably imaging. They weren't arguing, throwing books at each other or ignoring each other. In fact, they were trying to get one last perfect family moment, but Percy doesn't like to talk about it.
When Percy is young, his dad always spends his free time, however rare they are teaching Percy how to defend himself, shoot a gun and these survival stuff. With the expert training from his dad, he could dodge very well, run fast, swim like a fish etc. If you have Percy on your kickball team, you're almost bound to win. There was a rumor that the killer of the Shooting tried to kill Percy but failed as Percy escaped in various ways, depending on which version you listened to.
Maths is one of the only things, Percy reckons could kill him. Listening to Mr. Randell explaining the problems is just torture. How can you find the 'x' and 'y' side of this triangle? And how on earth do you find angle 'g'? Everything seems impossible. Percy glanced over to Annabeth - probably the only student actually paying attention and jotting notes.
"So who got the answer?" Mr. Randell asked. Annabeth's hand was the only one which shot up. Mr. Randell frowned at the rest of the sleepy students and said. "I need some new hands."
A crackle came from the PA system. "Can you hear me?" one of the reception ladies cleared her throat. "Can Percy Jackson. I repeat, Percy Jackson report to the Principals office? Thank you."
Every pair of eyes in the room went on Percy as he made his way towards the door. They were all whispering 'what have he done' or 'ooh, he's in trouble!'. Annabeth gave mouthed silently 'What did you do this time?" Percy gave a shrug as he went out of the room.
"Come in." the Principals' drone came from the room as Percy entered the office and sat at the comfy blue chair across the Principal. The room was nicely furnished. Percy can tell you from experience, it's a lot better than his stepdad's office. Everything was so serene and boho in the office, it's like the Principal had hire some feng shui expert to refurnish everything. Percy could imagine the soothing sound of the waterfall going along with the picture of Santorini at one corner of the office. There were green plants which gave off a bit of an earthly sense to it and the blinds were open exposing the baby blue sky and fluffy white clouds. The only part that didn't quite fit in was the Principal's desk. It was scattered with important-looking documents and folders. Paperwork were messily thrown across the table and there is just a teensy space for the principal's desktop and space for him to write on. Percy guessed the Principal deliberately made the surroundings so calm to not stress him out.
"What did I do?" Percy asked curiously. He remembered not being a part of any Leo's wacky schemes this term. He remembered refusing Nico's little 'rebel scheme'.
"You know Jason had woke up from coma, yes?" Principal Stones's eyes bore on Percy as he nodded. Duh! He was one of Jason's best friends. "Look at this." Principal Stones took a scrappy piece of paper under the piles of school documents and handed it to Percy. Percy unfolded the paper and magazine cutting appeared on it. The magazine cuttings made out a few sentences.
Jason. You know too much. It's a shame I didn't get to kill you two years ago.
Percy handed it back to the Principal as he placed it inside a locked drawer. "This was found on Jason's hands when he is sleeping earlier. We're not sure if Jason read this note yet as he is still asleep. Anyhow, I have many reasons to assume someone is after Jason and might threaten his life." he paused and looked at Percy.
"Does your classmates call you 'invincible'? I heard you're extremely good at saving yourself in dangerous situations." He opened a document and read. "Nico Di Angelo once called you 'Achilles', probably because you're like Achilles, unfazed at war. Leo Valdez calls you 'the man' after being on the same team as you in paintball matches and Annabeth calls you 'Seaweed Brain' because..nevermind."
Percy blushed. "How do you know all these?"
Principal Stones smiled wryly. "I have my sources. Anyway, you are called these names for a reasons. Why would they call you that?"
"Oh." Percy gave an awkward smile. "I don't normally talk about this but it's because my biological dad, Poseidon use to teach me all kinds of ways to save myself in situations. So yeah, I know how to use a gun so naturally, I'm pretty good at paint balling. I could dodge and hide really well too." Percy thought it seemed like a pretty appropriate place to gloat and maybe exaggerate his skills a bit. Hopefully, he impressed the Principal quite a bit so he can..you know, maybe get him an 'A' for Maths? Now, Percy's getting an average of 'D's and according to Annabeth, it's not going to get him into a good university.
"Can I ask you a favor?" Principal Stones looked at Percy. "This is completely your choice as the job I'm going to assign is dangerous and might cost your life. I would totally understand if you don't want to take it but it's about Jason."
"What is it?"
"The hospital has to send Jason away very soon as he is taking up the hospital facilities that could be given to people in need. Jason is no longer needed in the intensive care as he is out of coma but since he lost his memories, he would still have to visit the hospital for treatment on weekly basis. When he go out of the hospital, the world can be very dangerous to him. Especially when he lost his memories and have this threat under him." The Principal gestured at the locked drawer.
"I would need a bodyguard like person around Jason. His dad suggested getting him one of those buff Hollywood stars guards but the doctor didn't think it's a good idea for somebody like that to go around with Jason. Jason might feel uncomfortable around this stranger. And personally, I think it'll put spotlight on him. Not many people around New York walk around with a muscly guard next to him so everybody would know he is protected and that is not good under the circumstances of the threat. I thought having a friend of Jason who is strong enough to take care of himself and probably Jason too would be a perfect replacement of the 'bodyguard idea'. You fit perfectly in the criteria."
"I take the offer." Percy said suddenly.
"Are you sure, Mr. Jackson." Principal Stones's gazed out of the window. "Don't you need time to think over this huge decision?"
"I'm sure, Principal. It's my friend." Percy insisted firmly.
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I woke up and saw Percy Jackson. How did I know him? I didn't, but he introduced himself a few days ago and said 'he was one of my best friends before I got amnesia'. I don't know if I should believe him or not but I don't exactly got a choice since I'm brainwashed.
"Hey." I said.
"Hi!" He cheered unnaturally. "How are you feeling? Safe? I mean, okay?"
"Yeah. Um. Okay. And safe too." I added. Safe? I'm not in a dark alley. I'm in a fucking hospital with two guys around 40yr old on both sides of the room. They always seem to be sleeping.
"So anything..unusual these days?" Percy asked.
I laughed. Unusual? My whole life is currently upside-down. "If you call waking up one day in a hospital and everybody tells you you are two years older than yesterday normal. Oh yeah! Have I mention a whole group of strangers like you come inside and act like we're best buddies but really, I haven't seen you in my life? No offense, to you of course."
Percy looked quite awkward. "Right. I understand. I mean, I don't understand like I've experienced this before since I haven't but…" he stuttered.
"What's up with you?" I asked. "I don't know you for that long but this is definitely not you. You're usually more confident and stuff."
"Nothing's wrong." Percy gave a huge smile. "I'm totally fine! Trust me! I'm like feeling 100% super duper! Yay!"
Okay…something is definitely going on…
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Thanks for all the reviews and new followers and stuff! OMG, you guys are like awesome! But it'll be absolutely amazing if you can review more? Right now it's just doubling the amount of reviews…LOL. Anyway, I'll try to update sooner and stuff but right now I'm really busy with schoolwork. Ughs. And my friend just told me she had to do this huge spinal operation thing so wish her luck 3 I'm worrying sick for her...
Kisses, Emily