Chapter Four
Piper POV
The story Hazel had related scared Piper as they walked toward the bus.
"Wait, they could tell it was gorgons?" asked Percy.
"I think so." answered Hazel. "But does this mean the Mist is failing, or are they just clear-sighted?"
Piper noted that Annabeth was staring at the ground as they headed for the bus, kicking a rock.
Upon arriving, they filed into seats like this:
Percy and Annabeth
Jason and Piper
Frank and Hazel
Leo
Piper leaned against the seat. Suddenly Hazel gasped and pointed. Emerging from the windowless building was the girl who had been late to class earlier in the day. She was tear-streaked and shaking, escorted by several guards.
"Oh my gods." whispered Annabeth.
"Whatever happens there can't be good…" Piper muttered.
"She's soaking wet." noted Percy.
The bus jolted to a start and began to rumble along. The Seven got off at the last stop, is a prestigious neighborhood, which they would not even live near if the gods hadn't designed their home. There were quite a few others, too.
Suddenly a guy with black hair stopped next to Jason and Piper's seat.
"Hey there." he said. "I'm Nathaniel. What's your name?" He was looking straight at Piper.
She frowned slightly. "Piper."
He smirked. "Well, you and your friends are invited to a party at my house after school on Friday. 8:00 - midnight."
Piper squirmed as he moved on to another seat.
Annabeth POV
Annabeth scowled slightly as she leaned against Percy. They were pulling up to the first stop. The doors opened and several teens spilled out, heading for their homes.
The doors slammed and the bus jolted on its way.
Piper leaned forward and said, "So will we go to his stupid party?"
Percy shrugged. "Don't see what else we can do."
Leo groaned, several seats behind Annabeth. "I… feel… sick…"
"Our stop!" Said Hazel quickly. "Let's go!"
They headed home.
Sorry for the abrupt end. I am also sorry to say that this story is now on Hiatus. I am going on Spring Break soon and will not be able to write or update during that time.