Battle of the Ages

Chapter Twelve: Kryptonite

I hold the mug and stare at the table. I was able to find Annabeth walking by the piers. So she took me home and her dad made me a cup of coffee. He looks so much like his daughter. His hair is disheveled and his shirt is partially untucked.

"So let me get this straight," Annabeth states. "You are in the middle of a war and you let yourself be taken by one of Kronos' former follower. And he teleport you here."

"Basically," I reply. "I trust you in making sure no one from the camps and nomes gets involved. They have already been through too much. Actually, your cousin and his friends are to avoid it too."

"You have been through a whole lot more," Annabeth corrects. "What war are you on? The fourth for you."

I take a sip of the coffee while nodding my head.

"Nice home," I change the subject. "Kind of envy it."

It is true. The stairs are littered with sports equipment. There are papers everywhere and it is a mess. But it still feels homey.

"Maybe you and George can have a place like this."

"Maybe."

I stand up and stretch before placing the mug in the sink.

"You leaving soon?" She asks. I nod my head and she wraps her arms around me. This completely shocks me. "Be safe."

I nod my head and take a deep breath.

"I think I'll shadow jump to New York. Rest. Then back to England."

"Where are you going to stay?"

"I don't know. If I go to Camp, they will try to stop me. If I go to Nome house, they will try to stop me."

"Maybe it's not a bad thing."

I smirk grows on my face.

"Maybe I figured out somewhere. See you later."

I let go and jump, landing in the middle of a busy sidewalk. People just walk around me as though I do not exist, which works for me. Mortals are so oblivious at times. I stroll along the streets until I reach my destination. I press a buzzer.

"Who is it?" A sweet voice answers.

"Mrs. Blofis," I respond. "It's me, Jas."

The buzzer sounds and I walk up to the apartment. Sally Blofis opens the door, holding a little girl. She has brown hair with a few grey streaks and a smile that seems to brighten anyone's day. Her daughter looks so much like her.

"Oh Jas," she smiles, embracing me with one arm. I haven't seen her since before I left for Hogwarts. It's stupid considering she is the one who helped take care of me during the first two winters after the war.

"Is it okay if I stay here for an hour or so?" I ask.

"Of course. Is something wrong?"

"Just ended up in the wrong country and need to rest before jumping."

She nods her head and opens the door enough so I can get in. I sit down on the couch and she sets her daughter on my lap.

"Are you hungry?" She asks, bringing out a plate of her famous blue chocolate chip cookies.

"Well I can't turn those down," I chuckle, grabbing one. As I eat one Percy walks through the front door.

"Um.. Hey," he smirks. I wave hi and he grabs one of the cookies off the plate. "So where's George?"

"Who's George?" Sally asks as Percy takes his baby sister. I punch him in the arm as he laughs.

"We're... together," I word it. She would flip if she found out about the secret marriage. "And he is back in England. Which is where I'll be returning to soon.

***

Leaving the Blofis/Jackson house was harder than I thought. Then again, I did not consider Percy being there. Plus it is a household anyone would enjoy. Eventually, after about three days, I give Sally a hug and say my goodbyes. I close my eyes and imagine the trio before jumping. I end up in by a lake as the three Gryffindors pull themselves out of the water. Ron is dressed as a Death Eater and  Hermione as Bellatrix.

"Jas," she sighs with relief before embracing me. "I was so worried."

"Sorry," I reply, hugging her back. "Didn't know where you three were."

She lets go and Harry looks worried.

"We need to go to Hogwarts."