The second that they got off of the plane, they were instantly flash mobbed.
"Look! Look! It's Percy Jackson, Thalia Grace, and Nico di Angelo! Getting off of a public plane! Why are you not traveling private?" A reporter asked, shoving a microphone in front of Percy.
"Uh, we really have to go. Not now. Sorry." He started to slowly make his way forward, pushing through the crowd with Nico and Thalia in tow.
"Percy! Nico! Thalia! Sign this!" People were screaming. TB3 was shaking their heads and trying to get through the crowd as fast as possible. Their limo was waiting outside.
"Just let us through!" Thalia screamed. People started slowly forming a path for them to walk in. They jogged through it while carrying their bags.
When they finally made it into their limo, people were still screaming. Speeding away, they let out a breath.
"Jeez." Nico stated. "They really love us."
"No duh." Thalia rolled her eyes. "We're awesome."
"So how long until we get to our house?" Percy asked, staring out the window.
"About half an hour." Thalia answered.
"At least it isn't a million years or something." Nico said.
"Oh, trust me. It'll feel like it. All three of us have ADHD. I don't understand how it's possible, but it is. How long has it been?" Thalia chuckled.
"Five minutes." Nico answered.
"Okay. Not too bad. We've had worse." Thalia grinned.
"Agreed."
They were silent for a little while, all thinking their own thoughts. It was something that happened often between the three of them, surprisingly.
"Percy? You're awfully quiet." Thalia said. "What's wrong?"
Percy didn't answer.
"Come on, Perce. Answer us." Nico said softly.
"I don't- it's nothing. Nothing." Percy answered finally.
"You're thinking of those girls, right? The ones from the elevator?" Nico asked.
Percy looked at him, eyes wide. "Can you read minds or something?" He asked.
"Nope. I just guessed, followed my instincts. And you know that our instincts are always correct." Nico smirked.
"How long has it been?" Percy asked.
"Twenty five minutes. Wow." Thalia exclaimed.
"Completely."
It was silent until the limo driver opened the door for them to get out. They complied.
"Thank you." Percy said. The limo driver nodded.
"Have fun." He said in a heavy French accent.
Thalia nodded. "Well? Let's explore this place?"
"Okay." Nico said. They went inside and looked around.
"Whoa!" Percy exclaimed. "This booth is awesome!"
"Yeah." Nico agreed. "It is. Surround sound, guitars, drums, a keyboard? The life for any popstar."
"Come on! Let's practice!" Percy entered the booth.
"I'll monitor out there." Thalia pointed.
"Okay. Nico, what song?" Percy asked.
"Let's do… Cheerleader."
"Sure thing. Come on."
"One, two, three, four!" Thalia counted. Percy and Nico started playing.
(Bold is Percy, underlined is Nico)
"When I need motivation
My one solution is my queen
'Cause she stays strong
Yeah, yeah
She is always in my corner
Right there when I want her
All these other girls are tempting
But I'm empty when you're gone
And they say
Do you need me?
Do you think I'm pretty?
Do I make you feel like cheating?
I'm like no, not really 'cause
Oh, I think that I've found myself a cheerleader
She is always right there when I need her
Oh, I think that I've found myself a cheerleader
She is always right there when I need her
She walks like a model
She grants my wishes
Like a genie in a bottle
Yeah, yeah
'Cause I'm the wizard of love
And I got the magic wand
All these other girls are tempting
But I'm empty when you're gone
And they say
Do you need me?
Do you think I'm pretty?
Do I make you feel like cheating?
I'm like no, not really 'cause
Oh, I think that I've found myself a cheerleader
She is always right there when I need her
Oh, I think that I've found myself a cheerleader
She is always right there when I need her
She gives me love and affection
Baby, did I mention
You're the only girl for me
No, I don't need a next one
Mama loves you too
She thinks I made the right selection
Now all that's left to do
Is just for me to pop the question
Oh, I think that I've found myself a cheerleader
She is always right there when I need her
Oh, I think that I've found myself a cheerleader
She is always right there when I need her"
"Yay! That was awesome, guys!" Thalia exclaimed as she walked into the booth when the song was over. "Come out here and listen to it!"
They had sung it perfectly. With all of the right chords, notes and pauses, the song was just like the version that you can buy.
"Come on! Another song!" Percy said happily.
"Okay! Let's do… Grenade." Thalia grinned. "I'll do backup. Nico, you're out there."
Nico nodded. "Let's do this."
"One, two, three, four!" Thalia counted. The music started.
(Bold is Percy, italics is Thalia)
Easy come easy go, that's just how you live
Oh, take, take, take it all but you never give
Should've known you was trouble from the first kiss
Had your eyes wide open, why were they open
Gave you all I had and you tossed it in the trash
You tossed it in the trash, you did
To give me all your love is all I ever asked
'Cause
What you don't understand is
I'd catch a grenade for ya
Throw my hand on a blade for ya
I'd jump in front of a train for ya
You know I'd do anything for ya
oh oh oh oh oh
I would go through all this pain
Take a bullet straight right through my brain
Yes, I would die for you, baby
But you won't do the same
No, no, no, no
Black, black, black and blue, beat me 'til I'm numb
Tell the devil I said, hey, when you get back to where you're from
Mad woman, bad woman, that's just what you are, yeah
You'll smile in my face then rip the brakes out my car
Gave you all I had and you tossed it in the trash
You tossed it in the trash, yes, you did
To give me all your love is all I ever asked
'Cause
What you don't understand is
I'd catch a grenade for ya
Throw my hand on a blade for ya
I'd jump in front of a train for ya
You know I'd do anything for ya
Oooh
I would go through all this pain
Take a bullet straight right through my brain
Yes, I would die for ya, baby
But you won't do the same
If my body was on fire
Ooh, you'd watch me burn down in flames
You said you loved me, you're a liar
'Cause you never, ever, ever did, baby
But darling, I'd still catch a grenade for ya
Throw my hand on a blade for ya
I'd jump in front of a train for ya
You know I'd do anything for ya
I would go through all this pain
Take a bullet straight right through my brain
Yes, I would die for you, baby
But you won't do the same
No, you won't do the same
You wouldn't do the same
Ooh, you never do the same
No, no, no, no"
"Great job, guys! That was perfect!" Nico complimented after the song had ended.
"Thanks. Let's take a break." Percy sighed. "I'm tired."
"Me too. I seriously don't know how you do it at the concerts. Six or seven songs and you're able to sing perfectly on all of them." Thalia shook her head. "Seems impossible."
"Totally." Nico agreed.
"What are we waiting for? Let's explore this place!"
"Let's make this place teenage awesome! Come on!" Nico grinned.
"AHH!"
And they decorated and made the house suitable for three teenagers. Well, until the doorbell rang.
