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Avian-Olympian: Thalia...I can definitely work her into a flash back. I'll play around, seeing if I can work her into the present tense of the story. And I love giving virtual hugs! You get another one cuz you're sick. *Sends extra hug* Don't be jealous guys, she's not feeling well! And killing Dylan? I'm right there with you! If Patterson put Max with Dylan, I would have hunted him down. Legit. And here you go, some action!

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Thalia-Marie-Grace: I'm assuming we got another Thalia fan? ;) I love her too! AND WHO DOESN'T LOVE RING POPS!? (No offense to those rare people who do, but thats crazy!) I updated! YAY! I probs won't update til tomorrow cuz I have a friend coming over I think and she's not on the same 'nerd' level as I so she's not into the fanfic thing (Crazy, right?). Though she is a PJO fan an dis currently reading the HoO series.

Here's some action guys with a cliffhanger at the end! I know...I suck... ;) As I told T-M-G, I probs won't update today again cuz I have a friend coming over. But I'm free tomorrow, but busy again mon, but I might be able to write a chapter in the evening. Then school starts. *cries* So my updates may slow, but if I have great reviewers like you guys, I'll try my best!

Song: Um...I'm watching Spongebob...don't judge...

Disclaimer: So...yeah...plan J failed...

READ ON!

After the party I fled, feeling completely uneasy, which seemed to be a recurring emotion of mine as of late. The weekend, a time I usually revelled in the fact that there was no school, I instead moped around New York City, doing exactly as Zack and I had done earlier in the week. I went where the stoplight took me. When a careless passerby would walk past, I would casually slip my hand stealthily into their pocket, to retrieve their wallet. I was not so cruel to steal credit cards, but I would take the loose cash. The credit cards I would just throw in the trash.

The only time I would purposely choose my route was when the one I was on, was directing me toward the Empire State Building.

To most on this world, it was just an amusing tourist attraction. To those who knew the truth, they knew it was far more. For on the six hundredth floor rested Olympus, the home of the gods.

Now, it wasn't the REAL Mt. Olympus, that still rested in the ancient home of the gods, Greece. My father had been there before, but it was not to go as a tourist. He had gone to save the world, again.

If you thought about that statement, it was quite depressing.

It was another thing I knew few details of. I knew my father had been taken from his beloved camp just a few months after the FIRST Great Prophecy. A few days later, Jason had arrived, with minimal memory, after my mother had a dream telling her to find him, and she'll find the answer to her problem. After he and Leo and Piper went on a quest, they discovered the truth.

My father had been taken in a sick exchange program. He was then put in the Roman camp, with minimal memory, except for my mother. He, too, went on a quest, but with Hazel and Frank. They also discovered the truth. Shortly after, Camp Half-Blood arrived at Camp Jupiter. My parents, Jason, Piper, Leo, Hazel, and Frank then departed for Rome, and then Greece to stop Gaea.

After that, I didn't know much, but I know it was really bad. I at least know more stuff about the second titan war.

To my conflicted irritation and delight, Monday arrived swiftly. I wore a plain, snug, blue T-shirt, along with jean shorts and my combat boots. My hair was pulled back with headband and I wore my fathers watch.

As I walked into the school, I felt an increasing sense of dread. I told myself it was just my confusion about Zack.

That was foolish.

To begin with, my day was bad from the get-go. Pop quiz in Algebra II equaled a sudden F that I couldn't make an excuse for. Second hour, well, the teacher must have been PMSing or something, 'cuz she was as crabby as an eight-month pregnant chick. So I was snapped about how I wasn't doing anything. That ended in the blender spraying stuff everywhere and Ashley having a mental breakdown. I was assigned detention after school.

I neglected to tell the teacher I already had detention that day.

Next was my 'Let's see what this does!' class, known to everyone else as Chemistry, but, of course, it was a note taking day. And this teacher was very adamant about taking good notes. Every five minutes she would walk around to check you were doing notes. After yelling at me three times, I snapped. I was told to see her after class. I was to spend tomorrow after school cleaning supplies.

Of course.

English we read out loud. The teacher randomly called on people, and when she called on me, I refused to read. I was sent to the hall (oooo, scary) and was given a 'stern talking to' about being 'disrespectful', but since they were a school of 'second chances' I was to be given one, but if I 'disrespected' the teacher again, 'severe actions' would take place. During this entire time, the only thing I thought was: Wonder what's for lunch?

World History we talked about the second World War, which, since I knew the truth about it, you'd think it'd be easy, evidently not. My head was spinning by the end of class.

Much like most students, I practically sprinted to the cafeteria. Although, when the menu read 'meatloaf', I decided I wasn't hungry. I went and sat at the table with Lexi and Alex. Kara and Zack weren't there yet. Lexi was yammering on about all the positive reviews on the party. I turned around and spotted Zack and Kara in what appeared to be a heated debate. Kara was flailing her arms, seeming very convinced of what she was saying, and was trying to push her opinion on Zack. But Zack appeared to not be having it. He would cut her off mid sentences and retort with his own side of the discussion. At one point they just glared at each other and Kara snapped what was undeniably 'Fine' before she stormed off in another direction.

Zack took a deep breath and ran his hands through his hair, seeming distressed. He turned to walk over and I flung my head back in the direction of Lexi and Alex. Zack sat down next to me with a smile that seemed a tad too forced ,and I knew forced smiles. When he looked over at me I knew that I had been the topic of the debate. To others it was probably well hidden, but I knew all about lies and hidden secrets. I knew Kara didn't trust me. Fair enough. I wouldn't trust me either.

So why did Zack?

"No food?" He asked, probably sensing I had picked up on his and Kara's argument.

I shrugged. "Not hungry. You?"

"When it's meatloaf day?" He shivered. "Never." I laughed. "The only one who enjoys that stuff if Alex, but he eats anything."

I looked over to Alex, he just shrugged. "I'd act offended, but it's true."

Lexi turned her nose up at him. She was sitting in one chair, while resting her feet on another, filing her nails. "That's disgusting."

"Hey," Alex snapped. "Food is food. We don't all have the attitude of the princess."

"You claiming Zack and Lena have princess attitudes?"

Alex opened his mouth as if to reply 'yes, yes I do', but then he looked over at us. We both kind of crossed our arms and tilted our head, as if we were daring him to finish that statement.

He shut his mouth and scowled at his food. Lexi, Zack, and I just chuckled.

Sixth hour I had complete artists block. I ended up just recreating the tattoo on the back of my neck.

Seventh hour...

The only way to tell it is to tell the whole story.

I had changed for gym and was standing with my arms crossed, my feeling of foreboding felt stronger than ever.

Zack walked up, and he also looked more twitchy than normal. That could NOT be a coincidence.

In retrospect, I should have turned around right then, and walked out the door. I should never have spoken to Zack, or attended Goode, or even stepped foot in New York. I had a thousand chances to avoid this moment that was about to arrive, but I didn't. My father had taught me that sometimes, no matter how fast or far you run, fate catches up to you. And it often feels like a brick to the face.

I saw Zack looking at me weird. But not ME me, something different. My neck.

"Is that a tattoo?" He questioned.

"Um..."

Luckily the teacher walked in. But it wasn't the usual teacher. It was a substitute teacher. An old lady in a leather jacket.

Now, due to previous experiences, I hated subs. Half the time, it meant they found me. And right under Zeus's nose, I was actually slightly surprised it took so long.

My hand dove into my pocket and I gripped my pen, not taking my eyes off of the substitute. I did see Zack tense too, his eyes had moved from my neck to the substitute.

If I had any doubts about Zack being a demigod, they just flew out the window.

I allowed my mind to wander to the other students, completely mortal. The substitute began taking roll. When my name was up, she smiled.

"Silena Chase Jackson.," she sneered.

Definitely a monster. They loved saying my middle name, acknowledging both parents.

I saw Zack look back from me to the teacher. I locked my eyes on the sub. I pulled my pen out of my pocket. At the sight of it, she backed away and hissed. Obviously she had fought my father, and had felt the wrath of this pen.

"Insolent girl!" She snarled. The only other kid who seemed to notice was Zack, who seemed completely confused. "You thought you could hide from Hades!"

"I've been hiding from him for a while."

"Zeus wants you for himself, but Hades also seeks the prize of your destruction."

"What? Did they freaking place bets on who would kill me first?" I snapped, somewhat sarcastic.

She began to change into a monster I immediately recognized as a Fury. My guess? Alecto. My fathers old pre-algebra teacher.

How fitting.

I had just uncapped my pen when I was shoved to the side. I fell to the ground with a thud, my sword falling four feet to the right.

Zack stood in front of me, a sword in his hand. "Watch out Lena!" He called, sounding worried for my welfare.

So of course, my reply was: "Where do you get off?" I jumped up and sprinted to my sword.

"What?" Was all he could manage before Alecto got in a hit, knocking his sword away. She advanced on him and Zack backed up quickly. "Lena..."

I had finally got my sword and raced over. Alecto seemed to sense me coming and turned around. "Heroes greater than you have failed to defeat me!"

"I'm not aiming to be a freaking HERO!" I shouted. I slashed at Alecto, but with ease and skill she evaded me. I was aware of Zack diving and rolling for his sword. My ADHD had kicked into full gear. I took notice of everything, including the gym students milling around, seeming either annoyed or happy that the teacher wasn't there. It was like they had completely forgotten Alecto, or Zack and I for that matter, had showed up. Which they probably had. That was the Mist at work.

After a few attacks and dodges on both Alecto's and my part, Zack joined the fight. Granted, he was talented, but he made some blunders that could have cost him his life. Thankfully, right when Alecto was about to strike Zack, I got a good shot in, reducing the monster to golden dust.

Zack turned on me with a wide smile. "You're a demigod!" He seemed to find this highly amusing, but his smile faded quickly.

Because my sword was pointed at his throat.