Chapter 4: Kelly n the Empousai Gang

Jace POV

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Jace was annoyed. The people of Camp Half Blood were so slow at getting anything done.

The first stage was the sitting-around-the-ping-pong-table-eating-cheese-puffs-and-discussing-stuff stage, which Jace was okay with because things got sorted out similarly at home.

However, it had been hours and the group was no closer to coming to a conclusion of where to start looking for Percy.

"I have an idea," Annabeth said for the 100th time that day, "Let's start at Percy's mom's house. If anyone had a clue where he might be, it would be her. Besides, I haven't visited in a while."

Jace interrupted immediately, "I think that's an AWESOME idea, Annabeth. Well we'd better get going instead of sitting here until the sun sets."

Annabeth looked taken aback by his eagerness but she nodded and went to her cabin to prepare for the trip, leaving Katniss and Jace waiting.

"You're sick of sitting around too, huh," she said in a low voice.

"So she talks!" Jace exclaimed.

Katniss rolled her eyes but said nothing. Just then, Annabeth came out holding a backpack and a Yankees Cap. "Come on, slowpokes, we haven't got all day!"

There were miles and miles of woods beyond Camp Half Blood. Jace glanced around uneasily, holding up his witchlight. He felt exposed.

Suddenly there were voices audible. Everyone tensed. Annabeth ducked behind a large rock, so Jace and Katniss followed.

Soon, three people came within sight. Well, not exactly people. More like female demons, Jace thought.

The creatures' faces were deathly white, and they had fiery fire for hair. Maybe they could have been pretty, except each one had mismatched legs: one bronze leg and one donkey hoof.

A cross between a donkey, vampire, and faerie, Jace thought, boy would he like to have one of them as a pet.

"Empousai," Annabeth whispered with hatred. She glared daggers at them, "Specifically, Kelly. I hate that donkey. How did she reform so quickly after the war with Gaia?"

Jace listened to their conversation with interest.

"So," the first one said in a voice shockingly similar to a teenage girl's, "when are we gonna invade Camp Half Blood? I mean I know we have to wait for the right moment but I can't. I've been humiliated by that Percy Jackson and Annabeth Chase too many times. It's time one of them got stabbed in the back, and maybe they'd know how I feel."

"Enough, Kelly. Like you said, we must wait for the right time. Even Big Mother Gaia has been outwitted by those pests. Patience, and you will get your revenge."

The first demon rolled her eyes and the two Empousai moved on. Annabeth's face had turned white and she released her breath.

"We have to go back and warn the others," she said. "They might have enough time to prepare and defend themselves."

"Oh, I don't think that will be necessary," someone drawled from behind. "After all, you have a quest to finish. And judging by everything you've overheard, I don't think I'll let you finish even that."

All three of them whirled around. Annabeth gasped.

"Connor Stoll?"

Is this chapter really short? Can't tell when I'm editing ...

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