Look up at the URL for a second, just try it. Look up at the URL. It says fanfiction, right? That means it is not my story.

The gods from the last chapter will most likely be used and in this chapter Annabeth gets to be a rebel and see some other demi-gods.

Chapter 2: Average Demi-god

"Okay, you remember the plan?" Annabeth nodded at Brizo's question. "Then list in order what you are to do."

They were on one of the benches in front of the temple of Poseidon. Brizo was tying Annabeth's typically braided hair into a ponytail, while making sure her dress was simple enough for her to change out of quickly.

Annabeth sighed. "First, I excuse myself from my mother's side as the demi-gods arrive. Second, I come to Artemis's temple, where you will give me some mortal clothing and a camp T-shirt. Third, I change into the clothes and go find a camp leader. Fourth, I say I wasn't feeling good and say I am going to the camp. Easy."

Brizo nodded, seemingly being satisfied with the information restated for the hundredth time. "Remember; don't talk to anyone unless you are around only demi-gods or Chiron. He hasn't actually met you, but make sure Dionysus doesn't find you." She patted the girl's shoulders before standing up and motioning her to follow. "Seems like you're ready, kid. Sure you don't want to ditch the plan and run off to Hera?"

Annabeth stood, feeling her eyes narrowing at the idea. "I'm not her lap dog." She stated firmly before pulling at the open sandal on her right foot. "Let's go before Hera shows up."

Brizo grinned, punching her shoulder lightly. "Atta girl, maybe you could pass for a bad-ass demi-god. Just hope no monster goes chasing your cab."

Annabeth looked the back of the goddess's head, wondering exactly why a cab would be chased by a monster.


"Welcome, demi-gods!" The voice of Zeus sounded throughout Olympus as the children entered the throne room.

Annabeth stood between her mother and Hera, wondering if now was the exact moment she should leave was or if she should give it a few more moments. She felt her mother tense as the demi-gods walked in, sending looks to Hera that flickered with curiosity. Hera simply kept on her picture perfect smile; it could have been used on a cereal box from the 'good old days'. The ones with the mother holding up the cereal to the kids who were grinning for ear to ear.

Annabeth felt suspicion bubble inside of her. It was never a good thing when her mother didn't know something, especially when Hera did.

Contrary to most beliefs, the daughter of wisdom didn't trust Hera. Even if she had been the reason she stayed with her mother, she was also the reason she wanted to leave Olympus. Hera was more than the 'protective mother' type, she was the 'overbearing, wants you to get married ASAP' kind.

The blonde heard a loud clomp from the stomping of a sandal and looked to see Brizo. The goddess wore what you would find painted on ancient pottery in Greece; her shows however were more thick. Brizo nodded her head toward the entrance to the courtyard, reminding Annabeth of the plan.

Her eyes widened. "Mother, may I be excused?"

Both Athena and Hera snapped their attention to the young girl. "Whatever for?" Hera questioned with a slight laugh. "Everything you need is here, darling."

Annabeth thought she saw her mother's jaw clench though wisdom's hands did not enclose into a fist. She never knew why her mother acted like this, it seemed to happen whenever the demi-gods came to Olympus or whenever all the Olympians were together.

Annabeth forced herself to send a sweet smile to both goddesses. "I forgot to put on a necklace." She brushed off. She felt herself getting angry at herself for saying such a thing. Hera had gifted her many of jewelry over the years, saying they would make lovely heirlooms for her future descendants.

Hera grinned. "I'll go with you, de-!"

"Are you sure? That daughter of father will be here, that half-mortal girl named after a muse."

Hera scowled at Athena's words. "That cursed child." Her face reformed into that of an angel's. "Very well, Annabeth. You may return to get your jewelry, but get that one with pearls." With those words Annabeth walked away, mentally feeling like doing a few jumps.

As she walked into the courtyard she quickly went to Artemis's temple. She felt herself narrow her eyes as she didn't see the goddess, but instead found a plastic bag with a pair of jeans and an orange T-shirt in it. Brizo deviated from the plan. Annabeth always followed plans and changing it normally put you on her bad list. Considering how much Brizo helped her, she would forgive the annoyance.

She dug through the bag, finding an envelope. Inside was a few hundred dollar bills, a blank check, and a map. The map highlighted the road to get to California with circles in pen around major site-seeing places. In the corner it said Follow it, trust me.

Annabeth made a face, but made her way to a back room where they kept the cleaning supplies ( under Hera's orders, she didn't approve of Artemis keeping girls from getting married). As she changed she bushed the broom off of her several times, as it fell on her. She also started flailing when the feather duster brushed her neck, thinking it was a spider.

She decided she didn't like changing in confined places, but she was done now.

"Lady Artemis, are you in here?"

Annabeth felt herself freeze. Who would be looking for Artemis in a temple when her huntresses were in the same place as boys? The goddess was extremely protective of her huntresses.

"Lady Artemis? We found some new recruits." The voice sounded closer, like a few feet away closer.

Annabeth hurried to try and turn off the light, but she ended up kicking the broom in the process. The sound rang loudly, sending her mind into a million different scenarios that held nothing good.

The door opened, a girl with a silver tiara on a head with spiky hair eyeing the girl oddly. An eyebrow raised and a finger pointed at the scared girl.

"Who are you?"