Phoebe's ADHD is what saved her. It kept her aware of every single detail, keeping her alive. She dodged all of Python's attacks, dodging his poisonous spits and countering his tail with her sword.
She scanned her enemy for weakness until finally she found it. Python's weakness was his eyes, since they were the only part of his body that weren't covered in scales or poison.
But how to get to them?
Then, purely out of instinct, Phoebe vaulted into the air, used Python's tail as a lever and landed on his head.
Get off me! The serpent demanded.
"With pleasure. Right after I do this." Phoebe said, plunging Anastia in through Python's left eye and the blade must've lengthened, for it sprouted out of his right one.
Ahhhhhhhhhhh! The Python wreathed in pain as Anastia shrank back to normal and Phoebe jumped back to the ground.
Python collapsed and suddenly all of his scales began to turn to green smoke and it spoke in a raspy woman's voice, Thank you Phoebe Thalia Jackson. You have freed me from that horrid beast and have earned the title Python Slayer. How may I repay you for this service?
Phoebe thought about it and then said "Just answer a question for me."
What is this question? The spirit of Delphi asked
"Does the boy I like, Seth Stoll, like me back?" Phoebe asked. Stupid yes, but she figured if anyone could tell her, it was the spirit of Delphi.
Yes, the boy you love cares for you in the same way. Now I must awaken my current host in America. The spirit said, disappearing.
Phoebe had decided to put up in a hotel for the night to freshen up and rest, since while she had come out better then Python in the battle, she was still disgusting. A little nectar had healed her injuries, but she still smelled like a sewer, her clothes were torn and she was exhausted from the effort it took from the battle.
So, she got a room at the 4 seasons Delphi. She put the do not disturb sign on the door before creating a rainbow to Iris Message her parents.
"Fleecy, do me solid, connect me with my parents at Camp Half Blood." Phoebe said, tossing a drachma into the rainbow she created by shining her flashlight through the prism she brought with her.
The rainbow rippled and her parents' forms appeared in Cabin 3, since it was around 4 a.m. back in the states.
"Mom, dad." Phoebe called.
"What?" Her dad said, shooting up in bed.
"Oh hi Phoebe." Annabeth said.
"Hey Mom."
"I assume your quest was a success." Percy said.
"Yeah, but I just wanted to let you guys know I'm gonna stay here tonight and come home tomorrow. I'm tired and filthy." Phoebe said.
"No problem." Her dad said.
"Great." Phoebe said, breaking the connection.
After she showered, Phoebe put on the pajamas she packed and ordered room service and watched TV.
"Now this is the life." Phoebe said as the waiter brought in her coke and cheeseburger.
"Thank you." Phoebe said, paying the check.
The next morning, Phoebe checked out and caught a cab to the airport, where her 9 o'clock flight back to New York would be taking off soon.
When she was back in the states, Phoebe found that both of her parents and her brother were waiting for her.
"Welcome home." Her dad said, hugging her tightly.
"Can't breathe." Phoebe said.
"Sorry." Percy said.
When they got back to camp, Phoebe was treated like she'd won the lottery. She'd gotten a laurel wreath and had burned the burial shroud her parents had made for her in case she died.
However, at some point, Phoebe found herself alone with Seth.
Just what she wanted.
"Hey Seth." Phoebe said.
"Hey Pheebs." Seth said.
"Seth, almost dying during that quest made me realize that life is too short." Phoebe said.
"And." Seth asked
"And this." Phoebe said, gently pressing her lips up against Seth's.
"Wow." The only thing Seth could say when they broke apart.
"You should call me sometime." Phoebe said, walking away like it was no big deal, when really on the inside she was freaking out.
It had been almost a week since the kiss and Seth still hadn't asked her out yet.
So, Phoebe was taking her frustrations out on the dummies in the arena, while also playing fetch with their pet hellhound, Mrs. O' Leary.
"Hey Phoebe." Seth said as he approached her cautiously.
"What do you want?" Phoebe asked as she tossed the shield for Mrs. O' Leary.
"Do you want to go grab a bite to eat in the city on Friday?" Seth asked
"Are you asking me out?" Phoebe asked
"Yes, but now I'm not sure if I'm doing it right?" Seth asked
Phoebe laughed and said "I've been waiting for you to ask me."
"So is that a yes?" Seth asked
"Yes." Phoebe said.
"Great, I'll come by your grandfather's cabin around 7 then." Seth said.
"See you then." Phoebe agreed.