Guys, I have no words to explain how sorry I am. My computer broke. That is my only explanation. SORRY GUYS! Now let me catch you guys up on my life. Cross County ended a few weeks ago. Our state team, which was the ten fastest girls and boys (yours truly was there! I was an alternate. The top seven race. I was number 8.) from the team. They ran a 5K. It was really cool to watch my team run. We came in third. A couple weeks before the state meet team was picked, we had our home meet, which I came in first place in! It was sooooo hard! I honestly thought I was going to die. My competition robotics team is going to state, and that's about it! Again, I'm sorry. Also, I am starting a fiction press account, under the same name, and I'm going to start a story there! It is going to be called Storm Hunter and the Shadow Races. I'm very excited! And guys, please continue the support. I really love the reviews. And if I get 15 reviews on this chapter within two days, I'll update twice next time! I promise!
Anyway, I'm going to write now.
FRANK POV
All of us half-bloods were enjoying life in our cool tower with Harry, Ron, and Luna, when Hermione burst into the room, looking excited.
"Hermione? What's up?" I asked her, noting her hard breathing.
"It's Hagrid," She gasped, "He's back!"
All of us were very interested in this Hagrid person, so we rushed downstairs as fast as we could, shoving each other out of the way as we went. We raced down the front steps, bolting through the grounds. We came to a stop at a small hut at the edge of the forest.
"Hagrid! Open up!" Harry yelled, pounding the door. Heavy footsteps thumped inside the hut. A large animal started scratching at the door, whining. The door finally burst open, and I thought my worst nightmares were coming back to haunt me. A giant was standing in the doorway. I yelped in surprise and reached for my bow, Thalia doing the same. Reyna grabbed her spear, Leo had a hammer and gave one to Calypso, and the rest drew their swords. Percy pointed Riptide at the giant and glared at him.
"How did you escape the war?" He growled, eyes narrowed in hate. The giant backed up, his black eyes wide with surprise.
"Percy! Guys! Put those away!" Harry yelled, stepping in front of the giant. "Why are you defending the giant? They're evil!" I said, glaring at Harry.
"Hagrid isn't a giant! Well, he's half giant, but he's friendly! He won't hurt us!" Harry said, "Just put those down." Reluctantly, we lowered our weapons, staring at the half giant mistrustfully.
"Right, now then, ah 'Arry, who're you're friends?" Hagrid said, staring at us.
"Hagrid, this is Percy, son of Poseidon, Annabeth, daughter of Athena, Frank, son of Mars, Piper, daughter of Aphrodite, Jason and Thalia, son and daughter of Zeus slash Jupiter, Hazel and Nico, son and daughter of Hades slash Pluto, Reyna, daughter of Bellona, Leo, son of Hephaestus, and Calypso, the Titan." We all murmured a hello, still cautious of the half giant.
"Oh yeah, right, Dumbledore told me 'bout you demigods. I can assure you, I'm not a giant. Would you like ter come in for some tea?"
TIME LAPSE: 5 MINUTES
Hagrid had finally finished the tea, which none of us demigods were going to touch. None of us like tea. It's gross. He also made rock cakes, which looked more like rocks than cakes to me, so I'm not going to touch that.
"So Hagrid, where have you been? Why were you gone so long?" Hermione asked, setting her tea down. Hagrid glanced at us nervously, his eyes darting back and forth.
"Alrigh, um, you lot, don't freak out an' draw your swords and such, but I was with actual giants in the mountains." I feel bad looking back on this, but hey, we're demigods. Percy immediately whipped out his sword again, looking around as if he was about to be attacked, the rest doing the same. I on the other hand, tried turning into a lion. Now, the hut was already crowded, with multiple sharp weapons, and now a lion. I heard multiple shouts of pain and surprise.
The next five minutes were full of chaos. Finally, we somehow got everyone situated, apologized for the new hair cut Hagrid got. He continued his story, oblivious to all of our flinching and other movements. The slightest mention of giants made us shudder. He finished the story, giving us all a moment to reflect. Our jobs protecting Harry were going to get a lot harder.
Suddenly, there was a rap at the door, causing all of us to shut up. Hermione slowly moved to the window, jumping back in surprise. "It's the toad!" She hissed. Hagrid stood up suddenly, motioning for us to go out the back door. We all quickly slipped outside.
"Well, you must be Hagrid, I am Dolores Umbridge, Senior Undersecretary to the Mini-"
"Ah rig' Dumbledore told me 'bout you. Well, what do you need?" Hagrid said, clearly annoying Umbridge. As she was about to continue, she glanced to the side of the hut where we were hiding. Quickly, we rushed into the forest, as silently as we could. We could still hear them in the distance talking.
"That was close." Thalia said, clutching her bow.
TIME LAPSE: 2 HOURS
I don't know how, but we finally got to the great hall to eat something. Percy and Jason were arguing about who was cooler, and Jason would not admit it was Percy.
When we walking into the great hall, there was a strange feeling in the air. I looked over to the Slytherin table to see Malfoy grinning slyly. Looking over to the others, I saw they had noticed it too.
We were all cautious through the duration of dinner, aware of everything, until Leo started a food fight. I swear I'm going to kill him. Thankfully, the toad wasn't in, so we wouldn't get into a lot of trouble. I had just dodged a flying burrito when I heard it. I turned to see a Hellhound burst through the door. Again.
All of us grabbed out weapons and launched ourselves at the hound. Thankfully, it was over quickly. Unfortunately, the toad walked in as it disintegrated. On her.
She sputtered, blinking yellow dust out of her eyes. Slowly, she turned her pitiful glare onto us.
"That is it. I have had it with you awful children. And since you absolutely refuse to come to detention and Dumbledore has not expelled you, I shall create a new punishment. Snape?" She asked, glancing in his direction, "Would you be so kind as to bring that boggart I was having trouble with here? I would so appreciate it." Umbridge then pointed her wand at us. "And to keep you all in place," she flicked her wrist and ten sets of ropes flew out of the point and wrapped them selves around us.
"Hey! That's not fair! I've got rights!" Leo yelled, struggling. Umbridge giggled, then directed the rest of the students in the great hall. "Now children, you shall see what will happen to those who break rules.
Snape chose that time to walk in. He glanced at us out of the corner of his eye curiously, then dropped the box off at Umbridge's feet. She looked at us, sizing us up, them grabbed Percy and shoved him forward. Flicking her wrist, the box opened, and….
We walked out. I mean, Annabeth, Jason, me, everyone. Just walked out of the box. Suddenly, we keeled over, covered in cuts and scrapes that hadn't been there a minute before.
"Percy!" The dopple gangers screamed, crawling towards him, "Help us!" They continued their zombie crawl as Percy stay rooted on the spot, eyes wide. Suddenly, Piper the second screamed, before disappearing. Then Jason, Leo, Reyna, Hazel, Calypso, other members of the camps, Harry, Luna, Nico, Ron, Hermione, the Weasleys, his family, me, until only Annabeth was left. She continued crawling towards him, screaming for help, saying that only he could help her. I glanced to my left to see the rest of my friends frozen in shock, the entire hall seemed frozen. I looked over and saw Draco laughing silently in the corner. I am going to murder that weasel.
My attention went back to Percy, who still seemed frozen. I could see him struggling to move, but it was like he was stuck.
"Percy! Don't pay attention to it! We're over here!" Annabeth tried to yell, but it seemed like Percy was stuck.
"What is this?" I turned to see Dumbledore striding into the great hall. He took one look at the Annabeth on the floor and us. Pulling out his wand, he turned the things attention to him. It started to swirl, it's form changing, until Dumbledore shouted, "Riddikulus!" The thing turned into a dancing McGonnagal, then disappeared. He flicked his wand again, and the ropes disappeared.
Annabeth ran straight to Percy, he was still staring at the place our dopple gangers stood. She led him out of the great hall, their footsteps echoing through the halls.
"Dolores, you do not torture students in this school. What you have done is against multiple Educational Decrees."
Umbridge giggled, holding up a piece of paper. "Oh but you see Dumbledore, now I can." She said, still giggling. She turned to face the students.
"From now on, those who cannot obey the rules shall receive punishment given by the High Inquisitor. The punishment shall get progressively severe as time goes on. Off you go now, big days ahead of you." She said, giving a little wave to everyone. The students started trickling out one by one, and finally, we left.
When we go to our tower, all of us had planned our revenge. We were borrowing Harry's map tonight, and we gained access to a few Weasley's Wizard Wheezes before they were done being tested out.
Our plan involved a slightly pink toad with awful, um, intestinal problems as well as some mild nosebleeds and a few dozen headaches.
We walked in to a sleeping Percy and Annabeth on the couch, Percy taking up most of the room, but Annabeth still managing to stay on by using his stomach as a pillow. Perfect.
"Time to begin plan alpha!" Leo whisper yelled, punching the air triumphantly.
"Okay, Frank, remember, you have to turn these on at exactly 9:25, no later. And also, don't scratch the toolbelt, I need that. All of our pranking supplies is in that pocket. So turn into an owl, fly down there, drop the stuff, and get back up here before 9:30, otherwise you will be pink all over and it won't come out." Leo reminded me for the twentieth time. I nodded, ready to get back at this evil hag for messing with my friends.
Again, so sorry. And I'm hoping to write all the prank details next chapter. I love all of you guys, please keep up the awesome support, and BOOOOOOM! (shakalaka)