Chapter Seven ~ The Flashback

Disclaimer: All characters are owned by the myth master Rick Riordan.

Annabeth's POV:

I got up that morning feeling cheerful. The sun was rising and the sky looked beautiful. The sky was light tinged with a bit of orange. I was awake much earlier than usual; I could smell something delicious coming from downstairs. I took a quick shower and slipped into a light green sundress because I was feeling girly.

I found my dad making pancakes. He said, "Good morning Annie! I see you're up early for a change." I said, "Good morning Father," with a posh accent. "The weather was good so I felt like getting up. The pancakes look yummy." I had a pancake with some fruit and honey. It was delicious. I thanked my dad and said goodbye.

I decided to take a slow ride to school taking in my surroundings. I saw a cute boy on the side of the road, he waved at me. I smiled back at him. He looked a bit familiar... I suddenly have a flash black

Flashback

I'm walking down the pavement and suddenly I see a man following me. I see two. I start running; my heart is beating fast, blood rushing through my veins. Not watching where I was going, someone grabs me from the front. The two other men catch up with. A strong man with dark eyes starts saying, "Come with us darling, we promise we won't hurt you," with a creepy look on his face. I start screaming, I'm freaking out. They shut me up with a gag. They start dragging me somewhere. Tears are streaming down my face and I'm trying to jab one of my oppressors.

Suddenly a strong punch lands on the face of one of the men. He falls to the ground clutching his nose, blood coming out of it. My saviour appears. He is a strong boy with blond hair. He starts kicking and punching the rest of the men. One socks him in the stomach and he lands on the floor. He groans and gets up again. He gives one man an uppercut to the jaw and a round house kick to the other one. They are lying on the floor broken and bruised. He helps me up and takes off the gag. He's injured badly.

I thanked for saving me and asked him his name. He said, "My name is Luke Castellan." I said, "Please let me help you." "Don't worry about me, I'm alright," he said with a wince. "I'll walk you to where you need to go to." We walked on in silence. When I arrived home, I told him my name and thanked him. He left and I never saw him again.

End of flashback

Seeing he again was kind of weird, I was traumatized after the attack. It gave me a sense of foreboding. I carried on cycling to school. At school I met Talia at my locker. "Hey Annabeth, what's up?" greeted Talia. She noticed something was wrong and asked about it. I explained to her about the story of Luke. "Sounds like you really got spooked," I replied, "Yes, I guess so. Thals I wanted to ask you something about Percy, well, erm, you see..." Thalia chuckled. "Don't worry Annie; I know you have a crush on him. I know my cousin will come round soon enough. Just be confident!" said Thalia with a grin. "Well the girls are going on a trip to the mall tomorrow, do you want to come?" I replied, "Sure. Thanks for the help with Percy, see you later." I waved goodbye to her and walked down the corridor. Thalia winked and gave a thumb-up for the Percy thing. I anticipated meeting him again.

After a couple of classes, something funny happened. We were in Science, Leo is my lab partner. We were doing an experiment to see what happens when we mix two chemicals. I was reading out how much of each component and Leo was adding them together. Everything was going well until a girl came in late to class. "Okay class, this is Calypso Titan. She's a new student here. Calypso please go sit over there with Robert and Debbie." said our teacher Mr Robertson. "Sorry I'm late sir," replied Calypso. She was pretty with almond eyes, Mediterranean skin and caramel coloured hair. I don't think I was the only one who found her pretty; Leo was staring with his mouth agape. He continued to stare at her while mixing the chemicals together. He accidentally added too much of one and we heard strange hissing sound. Soon enough there was an explosion and Leo was covered in foam. I started giggling, and the class joined in laughing. The teacher came over and told him sternly to pay attention and stop staring at girls. Leo blushed, I helped clean him up. Calypso was also giggling at him but not in a mean way. I think they might make a good couple. I said to Leo, "You definitely like her! You should talk to her." Leo started twiddling his thumbs. "I don't think that a girl as pretty as her would want to even talk to me, what chance have I even go," said Leo. I replied, "Don't think like that, just try!"

The bell rang and we packed up and headed to the cafeteria for lunch. Calypso was sitting alone. Our group was sitting and chatting. I sat next to Piper and Thalia. I said, "Hey Piper, you see that girl over there," I pointed at Calypso, "Leo has a crush on her!" "Aww that's cute," replied Piper. Jason overheard us talking. "Leo finally found himself a chick. Well done!" said Jason teasingly. Leo looked like a tomato. Even Reyna was chuckling. "I think I'm going to invite her to sit with us," said Thalia mischievously. She walked over to Calypso and spoke to her quickly. Calypso stood up happily and followed Thalia to the table. Leo looked really nervous.

She said, "Hi guys, Calypso Titan. Thanks for letting me sit with you guys." I said, "It's no problem really," "So where are you from?" asked Frank. She replied, "I'm from the Florida but we moved because of my mum's job." "My dad is a top real estate agent and my mum is a neurosurgeon. I hope that one day I can become a doctor as well," said Calypso smiling at us. "It's really cool that your ambitions are already outlined," said Nico quietly, looking up from his lunch. "Yeah, I agree with Nico," said Hazel brightly. "So have you lived anywhere else than Florida and here?" asked Reyna. "Yeah, I spent a year abroad on island in Greece, I still went to school though," said Calypso as she tucked her hair behind her ear. "Traveling is amazing, I just can't stay in one place for too long otherwise I get restless," her eyes shone with passion as she said that. "New sights, sounds and cultures to explore, just the prospect is exciting," related Piper. "Yeah, those exchange students are so lucky; they get to experience school life in a whole different country! I so envy Rachel, she must really enjoying her trip to England," said Hazel glancing at Percy. I looked at Percy; there was a fleeting look of doubt on his face. I wonder who Rachel is. "Hey Percy, don't you have a little brother in the second grade?" asked Leo speaking for the first time since Calypso arrived. "Yeah his name's Tyson. He's in the same class as Bobby and Matthew, Annabeth's little brothers. Why?" asked Percy slowly. "That's cool, my sister is also in that grade." said Calypso smiling. As the bell rang, we said our goodbyes and headed off to our next class. Calypso came across as a nice girl but she seemed like was withholding something. If Calypso and Leo date, he might become a bit a little more level headed!

Before I left for class, Percy spoke to me about the project. "Hey Annabeth. I was wondering whether we could work on the project tonight?" asked Percy. I replied, "Sure what time? And where?" "Come to my house at 5pm. Is that okay?" "Yes, okay see you later." We said goodbye and went our separate ways. Calypso caught up to me, "Are you and Percy dating?" asked Calypso politely. "Nope," I said blushing. "You two make a good couple," she said with a wink. "Thanks Calypso! So are you dating anyone?" She was a bit taken back by the question but regain her composure. She started blushing. "Well no, it's been a while since I've dated anyone... But I have my eye on someone, I'll let know you what happens," said Calypso a little nervously. We went our separate ways to class. I was still wondering who
Rachel was. Class went by quickly and soon I was at home and it was almost time to go to Percy's house.

AN: Guys I am so sorry for the long wait!😔I have been really busy with school, tests and such AND I have a violin exam to study for. I'll to make the chapters longer and improve my writing style. So I really hope you all enjoyed the chapter. So we've had a bit of Caleo, so yay or nay that? Sorry if you guys ship them with someone else but I like Caleo. Guys I also know that I started Thalico but I'm sorry that ship is long gone. Solangelo all the way! Even if I don't put in, I'm implying that will be with Will Solace. 😉As always, please read, review and vote❤️

Ciao, don't let the monsters bite demigods👅

🌸Santhani🌸