Reborn in The Lightning Thief

In Which I Become a Protagonist

"Percy," I warned, giving him a stern look. "don't."
"But she-!"
"You're already on probation. Just ignore her."
Grover sighed. "Harley's right. She's not worth your time. This is my fault, anyways."
"I heard that, you hairy freak!" the orange haired girl yelled, ripping off another chunk of her nasty peanut butter and ketchup sandwhich. "Shut up, Bobofit!" I grumbled.

Today was the day, the fated day where everything would begin. And I was not ready- I was rudely shaken awake at 6:30 AM for this stupid field trip and was about to fall asleep on the spot if not for Nancy's annoying taunts.

Grover dodged another piece of the sandwich. Percy gave up and groaned, sliding down into his seat. "It's only five more minutes until we get there," Grover said, shining a ray of hope on us.

Mr. Brunner's tour went just as I expected, with the exception of me lingering around the edge of the crowd.

By lunch, I was anxiously waiting for Mrs. Dodds to show up while Percy and Nancy (God I hate her) had an argument near the fountain. But I couldn't interfere with the storyline, no matter how much I wanted to. With the slightest change, millions could die. Hell, I could probably kick a pebble and bring upon the end of the world.

And all of a sudden, there was an eruption, and Nancy was in the fountain and dripping wet when I looked over. The nearby kids began to whisper in awe. I couldn't help but snort at her expression.

"Shut up, Harley! And you, Percy..." She seethed, summoning all the dignity she could while walking out of a water fountain. "You are so dead." And with that, she turned around and went off to go whine to Mrs. Dodds.

"Oh no..." Grover murmured something under his breath, looking even more nervous than I felt. "Sorry, Harley... She's probably gonna blame you too," Percy muttered. "It's fine. I have a feeling I would've had to come along anyway..." I murmured the last part to myself.
"Hm?"
"Nothing."

Dodds seemed to materialize next to us, a permanent wicked look fixed on her face. She stared down at Percy. "Now, honey-" He sighed, staring at the ground. "I know, a month erasing textbooks."

She cast her evil glare over to me as well, ignoring Percy's remark. "Mr. Jackson, Mr. Allen- come with me now."
"Wait!" Grover yelped. "They didn't do anything. I was the one who pushed her!" She stared him down. "I don't think so, Mr. Underwood." Props to him for trying, at least.

Percy gave him a thankful look as she steered us away, Grover shooting Mr. Brunner a panicked look.

I saw Percy give Nancy a death glare as she smirked at us, crossing her arms before we headed into the museum. When Mrs. Dodds wasn't watching, I took the chance to flip her off.

Dodds quickly led us past the gift shop and right into the Greek and Roman section. I saw Percy getting confused- I would to, if I hadn't already known what would happen.

Then she crossed her arms and stood in front of one of the marble statues- one of those ancient ones where the body is cut off at the chest. A strange growling sound beginning to echo in the empty halls, sending chills down my spine.

This was a horrible idea. You could die. I mean seriously, you know the future! Run while you still can. She hasn't transformed yet. Grab Percy and get out of there. I shook the misleading thoughts from my head, focusing on Dodd's words instead.

"Did you really think you could get away with it?" Percy sighed and lowered his head slightly. "I'm sorry, ma'am. It won't happen again." I swallowed, gazing into the evil look in her eyes. I'd dealt with some dangerous things before, but a mythological monster from the Underworld? That was on a whole different level.