Chapter 5 - The Cyclopes Return

The bus shook as Hermes took a turn. Nope, that was one of Hermes' minions. His helper from Olympus, who was his second-in-command drove the bus from the Underworld and up. The bus boomed one thing over and over again - Top of the World, by Greek Fire. I decided not to mention that it was by a band named Greek Fire, and the title said "On top of the world". I decided that Hermes did that on purpose. Sighing, I turned to read the time meter. 1 hour until we arrive.

When we reached earth, the bus filed out, and we left. I ran to the nearest tourist station and snapped my fingers. The mortals payed no attention to me. Then, I went to the bathroom, finding a water fountain.

"O - Iris, goddess of the rainbow, show me -", I thought of who to get an Iris message to. "- show me Thalia Grace."

That was stupid. The Iris message directed at a tree. But, I had intentions. Overhearing the location, I sneaked to a tourist's bag when I stopped myself. Swiping at the message with River, I left Nevada for Virginia.

"DO YOU FELLOW CYCLOPES DISCOVER THAT THE GIRL HAS RETURNED?"

"OF COURSE I DID YOU IDIOT!"

"THEN GO AND TRACK HER!"

"WHO MADE YOU BOSS?"

"THE MASTER! NOW GO!"

The cyclopes scattered, eager to find Andromeda.

I grinned as the truck lurched forward. Being invisible in the upper world had it's perks. But, down in the underworld, and those other places, I would be visible. I decided to stick to sea or underground. And those four years of training were awesome. Because I could jump off 2 stories above the ground and not get hurt at all. And jump from building to building.

Suddenly, I heard very familiar voices.

"She's there. Go and get her."

"Don't eat her! She's larger. But can't you still roast her?"

"Yes we can. GO!"

I swung River. But, chances were, there would be more monsters. And most of them won't be this easy.

"Hurry up Percy. You'll be later for 4th grade. Remember, play nice with the other kids. And I'll give you some blue candy. Stay good!" Sally Jackson kissed Percy's head, and turned to her phone.

'New text message from "Gabe"'

Make me my bean dip or else I will add to Percy's painting

Oh no you won't. I'll get Dionysus to turn you into a rock. Or Zeus will zap you. And remember, Gabe Ugliano, you stay out of trouble, or else you will get smacked in the head.

NO!

Do what I say.

Fine.

"Waking up at the start of -", I was regretting to bring my iPod on to earth. I mean, it played music when monsters were near, but seriously? At top volume? And I'm still invisible. Ignoring the strange look being cast in my direction, I sank down on my seat. Suddenly a butt sat on top of my hand. Thinking fast, I crawled out from underneath the seat, and I looked for an exit. There. An open window. I reddened as I jumped out of it, thinning myself in the process.

"A monster, a monster, I turned into-", I then decided to tell the iPod one thing.

"SHUT UP!"

That was not the best idea. People started to argue about rudeness and being mature, so I sneaked out. When was I ever going to reach Virginia?

A/N: I apologize if I've gotten any facts within the continuity wrong. I don't have enough time to check if everything matches up, so please bear with me for now.