Alright. Trying to do my best here tying in connections between the book and this normal alternative world. Enjoy!

Chapter 4-

Jason was starting to worry about Percy. Ever since they bumped-quite literally-into Annabeth Chase, Percy has been in this sort of…...daze. Although Jason thought it was amusing, really amusing, at first, it was actually starting to be quite concerning.

"Dude, when are you gonna snap out of it?" This was the fourth time Jason had to get Percy's attention.

"...Huh? What did you say?"

Jason didn't understand why Percy was acting so weird. Okay, maybe the blonde was sort of pretty. Scratch that, extremely pretty. But Jason didn't understand why Percy was acting like this. All Jason felt was a sense of fear. She seemed really scary in Jason's eyes. But nevertheless, Jason knew Percy was totally falling for this girl. "You know, she's going to attend our high school."

Percy raised his eyebrows. "What do you mean by that?"

Jason just responded with an innocent shrug. "Oh, you know," he said. "We're going to see her more often. And judging by the way you act, it wouldn't hurt to be something more than just 'friends'."

"Just shut up Grace."

Jason laughed as Percy's face started to flush. It wasn't every day Jason had the chance to leave Percy speechless. Jason swung his arm around his buddy.

"Come on Kelp Head. Let's get some food, cause I'm starving. I told the rest of the guys to meet up at the usual."

Jason loved Elysium. It was where he met most of his friends, where they hung out all the time, where he made awesome memories. It was his home. And he knows the rest of the guys feel that way too.

Elysium was a paradise. It had everything: great food, a comfy cafe, library, barbecue grills, and even great wi-fi. You name it, they got it, which was no surprise to Jason. It was built by both the Vulcan's Mechanics and Minerva's Mark. The best engineering company and the most innovating architectural firm working together were bound to create something magnificent. Jason knows how capable both the companies could be. Leo's father, Hephaestus, was a genius. And although he never knew Athena, the chief executive officer of Minerva's Mark, Jason could tell she was a mastermind. Point aside, Elysium was a thing of beauty.

The clubhouse was three stories tall, with an outdoor swimming pool, a climbing wall, and a volleyball court. The first floor served as the dining hall where diverse food was provided. The second floor was the cafe and library where Jason got his homework done. The third floor, dubbed as "Isles of the Blest", was Jason's favorite floor. Isles of the Blest was a giant room with gray walls and white window. The balcony outside had a hot tub and offered a wonderful view of the city, New Rome. Cushioned chairs, couches, and beanie bags meant comfort. A foosball table, plasma screen tv with Xbox, Playstation, and Netflix meant no boredom. A mini fridge, barbecue grill, and a pretty sweet ice cream maker meant no hunger. It was great.

Jason walked in Elysium and immediately saw Travis Stoll flirting with Katie Gardner. Travis trying to flirt with Katie was no surprise to Jason. He had this major crush on her and all of his friends teased him about it. He was a fun-loving prankster, tall, with a mop of curly brown hair that hangs over his blue eyes. He had elvish features with a sarcastic smile and messed around with Leo and Percy, much to Jason's annoyance (And Nico's). Mischievous and cunning, you had to be careful around him when the spark in his eyes gleamed, if not, you'll end up with a bag filled with shaving cream. Jason learned that the hard way. But Travis was also loyal and kind, and Jason respected him. A junior in Mykonos High School, he was the captain of the track team. He also had a younger brother, Connor Stoll.

Katie was rolling her eyes as Travis tried to tell her a funny joke. But Jason could tell she was trying not to laugh. Although she was in full denial, she did have a soft side for Travis. Katie had brown hair and brown eyes. She was bossy and feisty (Jason wasn't going to lie, she was a little scary), but she was also patient and compassionate. She constantly scolded his friends when they were up to no good. Katie made it her responsibility to keep Travis, Leo, and Percy in check. (For that, Jason is eternally grateful. It was tough being the only sensible guy in the group. Maybe besides Frank, occasionally Nico, but ever since Will came along, it's been a different story.)

Percy walked towards Grover and Rachel, who were making bets on how many bruises Katie would leave for Travis. But Jason decided not to join them. Jason headed straight to the counter. His stomach was empty and he was craving some Elysium-signature barbecue pizza. He stood in front of the counter, as Chris Rodriguez was helping out with the service. With his arms crossed, he was waiting for the line, until an annoyed voice behind him caught his attention: " Okay, fine! I admit, he was attractive. Happy now?"

Behind him stood Annabeth Chase, the intimidating blonde girl Jason and Percy met before, and right next to her, stood….

Annabeth noticed who was in front of her. "Jason! Surprised to see you here." Annabeth turned to who she was talking to. "I think this is where you introduce yourself."

Jason was stunned. Right next to Annabeth stood the most beautiful girl Jason has ever met. She seemed to be a Native American descent, with dark tanned skin and enchanting kaleidoscopic eyes that seemed to be changing colors constantly every time Jason looked into them. Her brown hair was choppy and uneven with thin strands of braids on the side. She was wearing a simple orange shirt and short jeans. Although he knew she was definitely not trying to look hot, Jason thought she was a knockout. Jason took a hard gulp. Damn. And Jason thought Percy had it bad. Jason was no better.

The beauty queen gave him a million drachma smile. "Jason, was it? Nice to meet you. My name is Piper."