Author's Note: What's up peeps? I'm back again with another chapter. As promised this will be longer to make up for the short one last chapter. Again I don't have Wi-Fi so I can't update unless I'm near it so I more than likely will be posting new chapters every other weekend. Some of you had trouble interpreting the last chapter. Hope this one will clear up any questions. Enjoy
Disclaimer: Look at Chapter 1
Chapter 3
Brad's P.o.V.
This whole "being evil" thing isn't so bad. It's not even hard. Now don't get me wrong, I'm a good guy….when I want to be, but I love to be bad. I like doing bad things like pulling pranks on people and blaming it on my brother, starting rumors, bad rumors, about my brother to lower his reputation and raise mine, not to mention putting a split personality potion in my brother's girlfriend's drink to make her act completely out of the usual. That last one has got to be my best work. It helps to live in the Big House where Chiron never locks his potions cabinet. I can get in, grab something, and get out without anyone knowing I was in there. The hard part, is getting the potion into the persons drink in the morning. I have to get up early and slip it into her drink before anyone is even up. I'm lucky that I haven't been caught, yet. I know I won't be able to keep up the act forever. I'll just keep slipping the drink in until it runs out, which would be today. When I woke up I slipped some in one of the two cups of coffee. It didn't have to be done at breakfast, but the sooner the better. I got the two coffees and went outside. I sat down on the porch and waited for her to wake up. To my surprise she woke up early. We made eye contact and I decided to make things interesting. I winked at her and watched her walk into the Poseidon Cabin. I know she's looking for Percy, I know first-hand that she is going to find an empty room. I came in last night to find the place bare and a small fire burning in the fireplace. I saw a picture burning and realized that it was the one Percy had on his nightstand. Needless to say she is probably in some sort of pain right now. So I decided to "pay her a visit" The conversation could have gone better in my mind. I probably shouldn't have pushed my luck as far as I did. If I hadn't then maybe I wouldn't have had to force her to take the drink. Again, Chiron should really keep an eye out for snooping demigods in the Big House. But seriously, I'm not as repulsive as she thinks. I do have standards. I mean, yes I date a lot of girls, but that doesn't make me a player. Not to mention the surprise on her face when I told her that she broke up with Percy and is dating me. The majority of what I said was true, all except the part about her getting into a fight and breaking up with Percy, but if you ask me, I'd say that they are done for. There is no way Percy will ever get back together with her. He kind of needs to be here to do that. I knew things were going to go just the way I planned when she took a sip of the contaminated coffee. In all honesty, I actually wasn't going to give the coffee to her today. I was actually planning on giving it to Piper. I thought it would be funny to see how she would react to the drink. Oh well! I have to say that the split personality of Annabeth is pretty cool by my standards. The real Annabeth takes caution in everything she does. Her moral standards are pretty high to, so doing something like cheating on her boyfriend, is definitely something she would never do. But the split personality Annabeth will throw all caution to the wind. She'll defy any and every one she sees, and will do whatever it takes to make things go her way. Regardless of the consequences. The real Annabeth is very conservative, she knows what she has, but doesn't flaunt it. The split Annabeth will dress to impress and will flaunt herself any way she can. I can't wait to see how this day turns out.
Nico's P.o.V
The Night Before.
I was really depressed. I hate myself for my love of Percy. I know he doesn't feel the same way, and I know that he probably never will, but that doesn't mean I can just give up on my feelings and move on. I came back to Camp late last night to admit my feelings to him. Better late than never. But as I was looking, I noticed that there was a crowd around the amphitheater. Then I noticed Poseidon standing by it with a kid that looked kind of like Percy standing next to him. I instantly thought 'Yup, looks like Percy has a new brother.' I would have been more "enthusiastic" about the new guy if I hadn't heard what Poseidon said next.
"Let's hear a loud cheer for my brave, skillful, and personal favorite son Brad!"
I couldn't believe my ears. My respect for Poseidon just sprouted wings and flew out the window. I can only imagine how Percy was taking it. Just then I saw Percy walking out of the Camp. He look so depressed and sad. Almost like one of those abused puppies that are always on the television. I saw lots of emotions cross his face, as he look at the scene before us. When I looked back my eyes almost burst out of their sockets. Annabeth was practically making out with Brad, in front of the whole camp. That little cunnus. She doesn't deserve Percy. I looked back at where he was standing, watching the whole scene unfold, and realized that he was leaving. I knew that if he saw me, then the whole camp would know he was leaving. I don't think he would like it if they knew he was gone. So I decided to follow him, but keep my distance so he wouldn't know I was following him. He left camp, then walked through the forest for a while. It was extremely difficult for me to follow him in the forest because of all the sticks laying around but I managed. Eventually he found a highway and hailed a taxi. Knowing him, he was probably going to his mom's, so I shadow traveled to him mom's apartment. The sight I saw when I got there, tore my heart to shreds. The apartment was on fire and everything was in total chaos. I zoned into Sally and Paul's life force, trying to see how close to death they were. To my disappointment, they were almost looking it in the face. I tried to go in, but the stupid police cut me off. I could feel them slipping closer and closer to death. I couldn't believe this was happening. All at once the whole building collapsed. They were gone, and I couldn't do anything to save them. I felt ashamed that I did nothing. What would Percy say? What would he do when he found out? My question was soon answered when I looked at the road. Percy was just getting out of the taxi, with a look of horror on his face. I watched, from a distance as Percy ran around, trying to find his mom and Paul. When he asked a police officer, I was close enough to them to hear what they were saying.
"Look son. Now this may be hard for you to hear, but, your parents didn't make it out of the fire. We tried everything we could but we just couldn't get them out. I'm so sorry."
I knew better than to approach him now, but I wasn't expecting him to start running. I took off after him, not caring if he saw me. I ran and ran and ran. I lost Percy somewhere in the crowd. I didn't know where he went. He just disappeared. I ran faster and farther, getting a bunch of dirty looks from other pedestrians. I was going so fast that I ran right into someone, knocking him to the ground.
"Oh my gods! I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to run into you like that. I'll look where I'm going next time." I said.
"It's okay. You don't have to- wait. NICO!?" said the man.
Upon further observation I realized the man I ran into was actually the man I was chasing after.
"PERCY! Oh my gods! I've been looking all over for you. I saw everything that happened at camp, then I saw you and I followed you to a highway, then you hailed a taxi, and I shadow traveled to your mom's apartment because I figured that that is where you would go, then I saw the fire, and I tried to help, I tried, but I was too late and then you showed up and I tried to follow you again…."
"Nico. Stop. It's okay. It wasn't your fault. I'm grateful that you tried to help. It means a lot. Really. But, why did you follow me?" he asked
"I saw what happened at camp and I figured that you needed a friend, so I followed you."
"Well, at least I have one friend that still has my back. Thank you Nico."
"You're welcome. Um…..who's the dude in the robe?" I asked.
"My name is Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore. You can call me Albus or Dumbledore." The man said.
"Nice to meet you. How do you know Percy?" I asked Dumbledore.
"We just met. I'm going with him to London tomorrow." Said Percy
"LONDON. Why are you going to London?" I asked
"Because, you and I both know that there's nothing left for me here. I need to expand my horizons. Dumbledore over here, is the headmaster of a school called Hogwarts. He needs a teacher and I agreed. I don't see why I can't." stated Percy.
I stood there taking in what he just said. I thought it over….then started to laugh my head off.
"What's so funny about that?" asked Percy
After my laughing died down, and I caught my breath, I replied.
"YOU? A TEACHER? Are you seriously thinking this through Percy? You HATE school. You have a hard time understanding even the simplest of classes. Do you really think that you can teach a class to a bunch of kids?" I asked
"He will be teaching the Defense Against the Dark Arts class. It's pretty self-explanatory." Said Dumbledore.
"Defense Against the Dark Arts?" I asked.
"It's like training at Camp Half-Blood. Only I'm teaching witches and wizards instead of demigods." Stated Percy.
At the name of Camp Half-Blood, Percy sad look in his eyes. To be betrayed by the people that he cares and trusted the most must really be bringing him down. Especially with his fatal flaw being personal loyalty. I can only imagine the pain he is feeling right now. He probably thinks that the world is ending or something. I just hope that he doesn't stay like this. He should move on. This wasn't his fault, it was their fault. He didn't screw up, they did. I hope he can find the courage to pick up the pieces. He deserves the best. Especially after what he has gone through over the years.
"If you really think that you can do this, then I will support you whole-heartedly. On one condition."
"What is it?" Percy asked
"That I get to go with you." I said
"I don't know. What do you say Dumbledore?" Percy asked
"I say, with the trouble brewing in my world, that you could use all the help you can get."
"What kind of trouble?" asked Percy.
"Well, we have a problem in the wizarding world. A problem named Tom Marvello Riddle. He now goes by the name Voldemort. He is an evil wizard that is set on destroying a boy named Harry Potter. Harry attends Hogwarts and you will be teaching him, but also protecting him. He must live to his seventh year of Hogwarts or else Voldemort will win. A war is brewing. We don't have much time. I need you to teach the students how to fight before the attacks start. Not to mention the Ministry of Magic is denying that the Dark Lord is back. The Mistry is trying to send one of their representatives to the school so that they can keep an eye on the students. But they refuse to teach the students anything helpful to aid them. I need your help. You are trained from the moment you walk into the camp to defend yourselves. If you can teach the students what you know, you could save a lot of lives. You can teach them of the Gods as well. Feel free to tell them of your heritage. If they believe you is their problem. So can you do it?" asked Dumbledore desperately.
"I'm already in. But hearing your story has only reassured me I'm making the right choice. I'll help your students and do everything in my power to protect the boy named Harry Potter." Said Percy
"The only reason I stuck around Camp Half-Blood as long as I did was because of you Perce. If you leave, so do I. I'll help in any way I can." I stated.
"Good, then we should get going. Don't want to be late. Oh! Before I forget. You will also be students at the school. Percy already knows this but just to make myself clear you will be learning to become wizards. So not only will you be teaching the student, but you will also be learning from the students."
Stated Dumbledore.
"So we need to teach the students how to fight and about us, protect Harry, and learn how to be wizards from the students that we'd be teaching? Sounds simple enough." I stated
"We're ready for whatever anyone decides to throw at us." Said Percy
"Good. Then we should get going now shouldn't we. Take my hand. We will apparate to the Leaky Cauldron where you boy's will be staying until the beginning of term. Tomorrow afternoon you will go to Diagon Alley and get your supplies. I have a friend that will help you get everything you will need." Said Dumbledore.
"Who is this person that is going to help us?" asked Percy
"A very old friend of mine. He is also the games keeper of Hogwarts. Trust me, he is impossible to miss." Said Dumbledore.
"Fine by me." Said Percy
"Now, grab my arms and hold on tight."
We did as told and grabbed on tight. Apparating feels kind of like shadow traveling. Only I'm not really tired by the time we reach our destination. The Leaky Cauldron had a kind of homey feel to it. Sure it was almost empty, but it still felt comforting. Dumbledore checked us in and lead us to our rooms. Dumbledore left us, telling us to get some sleep, so that we are ready to face the day ahead of us. Percy unpacked what little he had brought. I should have thought this through a little better. I didn't have anything to wear except the clothes on my back. Percy noticed my lack of clothes and offered me one of his shirts and a pair of shorts. I hesitantly grabbed the close and headed to the bathroom. Once the door was closed I leaned against it, breathing unevenly. This whole "keeping my feelings in check" was not going to work for much longer. Especially if he keeps being as nice to me as he is. You'd think that, after what he has been through today that he would act differently. But he is still the same old resilient Percy. Just majorly more depressed than usual. I slipped on the shirt and pants, then tried to find a way to adjust them. My problem was that Percy, was two sizes bigger than me. I had to draw the drawstring on the pants as tight as they could go. The shirt, hung off my shoulders and hung about mid-thigh. If I can get past this night, I just might be able to work with Percy. I NEEDED to tell him. As soon as possible. I walked out of the bathroom, ready to tell Percy everything. The only problem was that he was already passed out on one of the beds. I sighed and chuckled at the small amount of drool coming out of his mouth, and thought, I'll tell Percy my feelings for him tomorrow, then jumped into my bed and fell into a surprisingly pleasant slumber. For once.
Author's Note 2: Hope you liked the new chapter. I also hope that this gave you some insight on what happened in chapter 2. I started a poll on who you guys want Percy to end up with Annabeth or Hermione. I'll warn you guys when the poll will close, but I don't plan on closing it anytime soon. I decided to throw in a little Nicercy to the story just to make things interesting. Nico will eventually tell Percy, but Percy will say that he is not interested, respectively. Next chapter will be Percy's Point of View. Percy and Nico will be going to Diagon alley and Percy sees something….interesting. Or should I say SOMEONE!
Until next time. Recobrat626 signing off.