Clue Number One

Enjoy! I am so sorry that it took me so long to update; I was literally in the middle of no where all week! I had no Internet or Microsoft Word, but I did have an empty five-subject Five Star notebook. I got all the way to the end of Chapter 16, so that is some good news. I still have to type it all up.

For those of you who are reading my other stories, Tommy's Parents and Percy Jackson and the Hogwarts Students, there are more reasons why I haven't been updating.

Tommy's Parents: I'm at Jen's birthday and I don't know what Apollo should give her. Any ideas?

Percy Jackson and the Hogwarts Students: I haven't even started on the next chapter because I don't know what to write about! But, one of my reviewers gave me an idea, so I'll be back on track in no time.

Disclaimer: I don't own PJO

Sophia's POV

I had just finished my homework when my mom called us to the dinner table for, you guessed it, dinner. I put my books in my bag and walked to the table. Hallie was sitting at her seat, fingering her utensils. My dad just sat down and smiled at my mom who was approaching the table carrying two plates. I hustled to the kitchen to carry the other two plates for her. Mom returned, but all she had to get now was the drinks.

Once we were all at the table, Mom took the liberty of starting up a conversation, "So girls, how was your day?"

We glanced at each other, and I sighed in defeat, "Nothing special. Learned stuff, visited the library, talked to friends. It was just a regular day." I didn't want to tell her what I really learned at school today.

Mom was apparently satisfied with my answer and turned her attention to Hallie, "A kid put a tack on Mr. Baum's chair. Other than that, nothing happened."

"Annabeth how was your day?" Dad asked.

Mom looked like she was thinking about what she was going to say before she said it, "I had two visitors. The first was Allison. You do remember Allison, don't you Percy?"

Dad looked confused and thoughtful, "I can't say I do."

"You know her. She is very wise and gave me a Yankees cap when I was little," Mom pressed. Dad's eyes lit up with recognition.

"Oh! Well, who was the other visitor?" Dad asked.

"I got an intern from NYIT. She and I have a lot in common," she said.

"What's her name?" Dad asked.

Mom smiled at him, then at us, "Hannah Blofis."

"Really?!" my dad exclaimed, surprised, "I didn't know Hannah wanted to be an architect." I didn't either.

Mom changed the subject, "Sophia, what did you do in the library?"

I thought of something quick. It was true, though, "Mrs. Merry took our class to pick out books to read in class."

"But you're dyslexic. What did you pick out to read?" Mom countered. Dang she's smart!

"I didn't say that I picked out something," I said. In truth, I didn't check anything out, "Mom, Dad? I have a question for you. Why won't you tell me what high school you attended?"

My Dad sighed, "Because our parents are pictured in the school yearbook."

"What?!" gasping, I said. I thought I checked every page! Then again, I didn't know who I was looking for. I ate my spaghetti in silence.

Mom spoke up once more, "What did you do today Percy?"

"I did the normal stuff. Heal an injured dolphin, feed the animals, did my show. Oh! I almost forgot! I had two visitors as well!" he answered.

"Who were your visitors?" Mom asked curiously.

Dad looked nervously at Hallie and me, "Grover and Juniper. Juniper is pregnant, by the way."

Mom smiled, "The next time I see them I must congratulate them. What did they want?"

"They said that they couldn't say much, but they would soon," Dad clarified. Mom nodded. We talked about other stuff while we ate.

Like always, I offered to do the dishes. Also like always, Dad refused to let anyone but him wash the dishes. Another weird aspect of him I guess.

Percy's POV

I don't know why I didn't tell Annabeth about the sharks today. Maybe I should tell her. But then she would be scolding me, telling me that I almost gave away who I am (no one would even guess, so that doesn't make sense) or that I could've died. I think I'll just keep my knowledge to myself.

When I walked in our bedroom after finishing the dishes, I saw Annabeth reading a novel written in Ancient Greek on our bed. She looked up from her book and smiled at me before turning back to her book. Then she grabbed her bookmark, placed it inside, closed the book, and put it on her bedside table.

"I needed to finish the paragraph," she explained. I rolled my eyes at her and sat on the bed.

"Do you remember what Chiron said about Sophia and Hallie learning sooner than we expected?" Annabeth started. I nodded, and she continued, "My mother said something similar. I wasn't going to say this in front of the girls, but I want to tell you something from Athena's visit. She gave me a Yankees cap for each of them. She said that they would learn everything eventually."

"Maybe you were right," I sighed.

"About what?" she asked.

"About not knowing no longer being a protection," I clarified.

"Well, I don't think we should just come out and say it. Maybe we should drop subtle hints. Like speaking Ancient Greek around the house, watching more documentaries about Greek 'myths', and reading books written in Ancient Greek in front of them," Annabeth suggested.

"It is a great idea," I said enthusiastically.

"So it's settled," Annabeth decided, "We will let them learn on their own."

Annabeth changed into her pajamas, and I changed into my white undershirt and boxers. I crawled into bed beside her and wrapped my arms around her. Just before falling asleep, I kissed her on the head.

Today is Saturday and the subtle hints begin. Long ago I hooked up our TV system up to Hephaestus TV, but never actually used it. Today was the day that we would use it. I was happy that there wasn't anything on the TV about me, at least for now.

What was on TV was a special on Zeus. It was informative and funny. But they were careful not to make fun of the king of the gods. Annabeth and I sat down to watch the show, and, as expected, Sophia and Hallie entered the room, immediately curious at what their parents were watching.

Sophia and Hallie sat down, and Hallie asked, "What are you watching?"

"A special on Zeus," Annabeth replied simply.

"Why?" Sophia asked.

"We are obsessed with Greek mythology," answered. That was true.

I spoke to Annabeth in Greek, "Do you think they know any Greek? I knew what people were saying sometimes before you tutored me in the language."

She responded in Greek, "I don't know," then she turned to out daughters and spoke slowly in Greek, "Can you understand me?"

"Huh?" they asked at the same time.

I spoke in English, "I'll take that as a no."

Sophia asked, "What language is that? I didn't know you spoke another language!"

"It's Greek," I answered.

"My mother and your father's father are from Greece," Annabeth added. Sophia and Hallie's mouths dropped open in shock. We never openly speak about our godly parents.

The special on Zeus ended, and now was the "Top Ten Countdown of the Funniest Things on Hephaestus TV this Century". Right now they were showing number ten, which was Aphrodite doing a lot of things. Jumping up and down for ten minutes, giving Ares a makeover, slapping herself, and looking at herself in the mirror giving compliments to her reflection were just a few.

"That was Number Ten! Aphrodite's Activities!" the TV announcer guy was saying.

The Number Nine funniest thing was Hephaestus himself hitting his hand with a hammer, yelling 'OW!', and doing it again. Don't ask me why.

Sophia and Hallie laughed at each one, and we laughed along with them. They had no idea that they were laughing at people their parents knew, because some of them were demigods. I wonder if my life would have been a whole lot easier if my daughters knew everything.

"And now, the moment you've all been waiting for…Number One! The subjects of this hilarious film were merely twelve in the clip, but are now adults. They're married, too! For those lovers out there, are you ready for a thrill?" the TV announcer asked. The Thrill Ride of Love! They were about to show Annabeth and I on the ride. My face paled, and Annabeth reached for the remote.

Sophia's POV

When the TV announcer asked, 'For those lovers out there, are you ready for a thrill?' Mom and Dad's faces went pale. Mom quickly reached for the remote and turned off the TV. I was disappointed because I wanted to see the funniest thing on this weird TV channel. The people in them were weird, but that's part of what makes it funny.

"What was that for?" Hallie moaned, "I wanted to see the funniest thing!" Hallie was obviously just as disappointed as I was.

"This is not the time for you to see that," Mom said flatly.

"Daddy?" begged Hallie.

"No," he responded with a tone of finality. I wonder; what is the big deal? One thing was for sure: all of this had to do with their secret parents.