I'm Back! So guy's this is the first actual chapter, So I don't entirely know how my updates will go. But I will try to get a new chapter out whenever I can. I'm also going to try and make my chapters longer, and I might spend a day or two working on the new chapter so It will be as perfect as I can get it.
Disclaimer- I don't own any of the PJO characters or any Song's used in this story.
Chapter 16
Percy skated through Central park, passing families out having a good time no doubt. He kept his eyes pointed straight ahead, so as to not crash into anyone like last time. As he skated, the song 'Alone' by Sleeping with Sirens, blasted through his headphones. This song made him think about Annabeth, how he wanted to be with her. But he couldn't because she didn't like him like that. Annabeth. He would have to come up, with an explanation as to why he didn't show up to school. He knew she wouldn't accept his excuse, of not being in the mood to go to school. He'd have to come up with something she'd accept. Percy came to a stop, he grabbed his board, and sat on a nearby bench made of old wood.
The bench made a slight creaking noise as he sat, Percy seemed to stare at the table intensely. He mindlessly traced the markings, buried into the aged wood. "So on a scale of one to ten, how interesting is the table?" A voice asked, disturbing the silence of Percy's thoughts. Surprisingly Percy didn't jump at the sound of Annabeth's voice, he seemed to be used to her sneaking up on him now. "I'd say maybe a three or a four, I mean its captivating when you zone out." Percy responded, not looking at her but continuing to stare at the table. Annabeth took the seat across from Percy. They sat in silence for about five minutes before Annabeth asked the question, Percy had yet to come up with an excuse for.
"So... why didn't you come to school today? I was really worried, I mean yesterday you showed up with a bruise. Then today, you don't show up at all. What happened?" Annabeth asked, her voice laced with worry, and a bit of anger. Percy finally looked up, to which he regretted doing immediately. Annabeth's piercing grey eyes, seemed to be searching his very soul. Trying to find the answer he has yet to say. "I-I woke up late, around the middle of second period. So I didn't see a point in going" Percy said, after a minute of thought.
Annabeth scanned his face, searching his face for some hint to indicate he was lying. After several moments, she sighed. He showed no indication, that he was lying to her. "Alright, fine. But next time, make sure you at least text me. So I know, and don't have a mini heart attack." Annabeth said, deciding that there was no point in questioning Percy's logic for being late to two classes, resulting in him skipping all of his classes. "Ok, I promise." Percy simply stated. "Wanna hangout for a bit?" He asked, Annabeth smiled slightly. "Sure I guess, I have a little time"
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Thalia strummed her guitar, as she sat cross legged on the couch. She was wearing a black spaghetti strap, that had small spikes jutting out around her neckline. For once the pair of jeans, she was wearing wasn't black or any dark color for that matter. They were for once, regular blue jeans. "Can we please start practice now?" Michael whined, he was currently tuning his guitar. He wore a simple black T-shirt, with a pair of ripped black jeans. His bangs, were currently covering his eyes. Percy sighed, "Yeah, we just have to wait for Nico to get out of the restroom." Michael huffed in annoyance. "He better hurry"
After another three minutes of waiting, Nico walked into the Garage. He was wearing a black T-shirt with a design of a Skull, and two daggers behind it. Like a Skull and crossbones, the sleeves of his shirt was also torn off. His stormy grey, skinny jeans hugged his legs. "FINALLY!" Michael shouted, "We can actually practice now" Michael continued. Nico looked annoyed, "Actually you know what. I think I need a water break." Nico said, turning around to head out again. "Oh no you don't Death Breath, get back in here." Thalia said, Nico turned towards the group with the smallest of smirks plastered on his face. "Lets get this started" Percy said, as the band got into they're positions.
(Note- This song is by the Band 'Get Scared' the song is called "Sarcasm")
Percy- Italics, Nico- Underlined, Michael- Bold & Italics
You've got me shaking from the way you're talking
My heart is breaking but there's no use crying
What a cyanide surprise you have left for my eyes
If I had common sense I'd cut myself or curl up and die
Sticks and stones could break my bones
But anything you say will only fuel my lungs
Don't mind us we're just spilling our guts
If this is love I don't wanna be loved
You pollute the room with a filthy tongue
Watch me choke it down so I can throw it up.
Don't mind us we're just spilling our guts
If this is love I don't wanna be hanging by the neck
Before an audience of death.
You could be the corpse and I could be the killer
If I could be the devil, you could be the sinner
You could be the drugs and I could be the dealer
Everything you say is like music to my ears
You could be the corpse and I could be the killer
If I could be the devil, you could be the sinner
You could be the drugs and I could be the dealer
Everything you say is like music to my, music to my ears
Don't mind us we're just spilling our guts
If this is love I don't wanna be loved
You pollute the room with a filthy tongue
Watch me choke it down so I can throw it up.
Don't mind us we're just spilling our guts
If this is love I don't wanna be hanging by the neck
Before an audience of death
(Before an audience)
Failure find me
To tie me up now
'Cause I'm as bad, as bad as it gets
Failure find me
To hang me up now
By my neck cause I'm a fate worse than death
What a cyanide surprise you have left for my eyes
If I had common sense I'd cut myself or curl up and die
Don't mind us we're just spilling our guts
If this is love I don't wanna be loved
You pollute the room with a filthy tongue
Watch me choke it down so I can throw it up
Don't mind us we're just spilling our guts
If this is love I don't wanna be hanging by the neck
Before an audience
Don't mind us we're just spilling our guts
If this is love I don't wanna be loved
You pollute the room with a filthy tongue
Watch me choke it down so I can
Don't mind us we're just spilling our guts
If this is love I don't wanna be hanging by the neck
Before an audience of death
Fuck you all
As Percy finished singing, the band played the finishing notes. Percy turned towards the his band, and was greeted by the smiling faces of all members. "I love our songs, I can't wait until we get discovered." Thalia said, with a massive grin on her face. "I'm sure we'll get discovered soon" Michael responded, twirling one of his drumsticks between two of his fingers.
"Nico flopped onto the couch, and sighed. "Guy's can we play the lyric game" Nico asked, the band seemed a bit surprised by that question. But none the less, they all sat down on the couch; they were all willing to play the game, they created when they first formed the band. The lyric game, was a simple game that helped Percy write his songs. But the more Percy practiced his writing, the less they played the lyric game. It was nice and simple, the group would go counterclockwise, and each member would say a small sentence that would possibly be in a song they wrote in the future. Depending if they liked the lyric, of course the rest of the group would give it's opinion on whether it was good or not. Either that, or a certain lyric would inspire one of the members, (mostly Percy) and would write a song based on the lyric.
(Any lyrics they say, will be like this 'lyric' so you know what the lyric is. Some might be made up by me, others might be from different songs. Idk yet.)
Thalia smiled, "Ok I'm first... how about 'Do ya dare me, do ya dare me to go past the limits of our friendship'." The rest of the group mulled over that lyric. "I like it" Nico said, "we could work it with something possibly" Nico sat up while rubbing his hands together, a habit he has of doing when he's deep in thought. "What about 'Would you ever try to leave me, for somebody who deserves you most'." Michael smiled, "That's a good one"
The group spent the next hour and half, playing the Lyric game and Marshmallow toss. A game they also invented, by having one person hang upside down on a chair or couch. While the other three trey to throw marshmallow's into said person's mouth. It sounded easy, but when you have three competitive friends trying to score into the other persons mouth, it's quite quite hard.
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When Percy arrived in his apartment, he practically jumped out of his skin when Gabe pulled him in. Shit, Percy thought. Percy was thrown into the living room, hearing the door slam shut behind him, he stood up. Gabe walked in, as Percy turned around. He was nearly blinded by the sight before him, Gabe stood in front of him. Shirtless. It was horrifying, Gabe's huge stomach was bulging out, as if he was some sort of pregnant male. (Note- I'm not making fun of people's body weight. I'm just trying to do my best with describing Gabe) His entire body was covered in hair, Percy could've sworn he saw bits of dirt and other unknown substance buried withing Gabe's body hair. Gabe grabbed a fistful of Percy's shirt collar, and pulled him close. To where Percy was practically underneath Gabe's horrifying bulging neck. "Your late punk, do you know what that means?" Gabe questioned, Percy could smell Gabe's body hair, he did his best to not pass out form the stench of it.
Percy didn't answer, he didn't really know what to say. Gabe threw him to the ground, and kicked Percy in the stomach. He groaned, "This happens every single day" Gabe growled. "Yet you still haven't learned" Gabe picked up a nearby vase, is was decorated with paintings of roses and daisies. Gabe threw it at Percy. The vase shattered on Percy's neck, luckily he had enough time to shield his face. His neck stung, nothing was majorly hurt, he probably would've been dead if it harmed him majorly.
Gabe walked over and kicked Percy in the back of his head. Everything went black.
So I know this chapter is out later then what I promised you guy's, I'm sorry about that. But I was actually pretty busy over the couple of days. Luckily in my free time I wrote this. So anyway, I hope you enjoyed this chapter. I tried to include small details, so let me know how I did. Hope you guy's have a good night/day. Bye
-The Shadow Demigod.