Chapter 16

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Thalia's POV (u didn't expect that, did u?)

Gods, I still can't believe it. When I saw that girl fighting the Minotaur, I would never think she was Percy. I still don't know what the Hades happened with him to turn him into a she (but the fact that it was Circe), but I can't deny the fact that it's sorta funny. I only didn't make much fun of him because I don't think he's happy with it. Who would be, after a change like that? But I do think it was an upgrade, being turned into a girl. It would be worse if a girl was turned into a boy. I wouldn't bear it. As we came down the hill, a bright smile danced on her pinker and softer lips, and I was glad I could make her feel happy. It was obvious Percy was passing through a tough time.
Just then an idea popped in my mind. I should make something that will both cheer her up and tease her at the same time! Like a prank maybe. And I know just the right guys to help me.
I must have a mischievous look on my face, for Percy looked at me and asked suspiciously:
"What are you thinking about Thals?"
"Oh nothing really. Your new look just shocked me a little." I said.
"Uhumm" She looked unconvinced.
"Really, you're actually pretty beautiful." Surprisingly I was not lying. Percy has good looks, jeez.
"Uh, thanks?"
I patted her back. "No problem! Now where's Annie?"
"She's probably at the arena, let's go."
I wanted to make a surprise to Annabeth, so I sneaked into the arena while Percy went in first.
"Wise girl! Good news, it was just a monster, no biggie." She said as she got to Annabeth.
"You took a little longer than usual. The campers were worried." She said.
"Well, I'm here. AND, I'm not alone."
"What do you mean?"
By that time, I had walked slowly to her back so I could scream in her ear:
"I'm here too!"
She jumped and turned round.
"Ohh my gods!! Thals!" She hugged me tight.
"Long time no see, huh? I missed you!"
"I missed you too!" She said.
We broke apart and I said:
"I missed a few things, didn't I?" I said to both Percy and Annabeth.
Annabeth laughed, but I sensed some awkwardness from both of them. Did something happened? Did they break up or something? Please don't!
"I guess you just noticed Percy right?"
I nodded.
"My cousin is suddenly a girl but I don't know why." I said.
"Well, Circe wanted to get back on us after we destroyed her island, and turning Percy into a girl was her idea, I guess. We're trying to come up with something to change him back." She explained and Percy nodded.
"But she wanted to get revenge on both of you, so why only attack Perce?" I asked confused.
They both looked down awkwardly and I understood. Circe did this because she knew that it would probably make them break up, with an additional amount of pain and awkwardness!
"I get it" I said slowly. "What a motherf-"
"It's alright." Percy interrupted me. "We'll fix it"
I hope he's right. I can't believe that sorcerer did this! She's getting in the way of the most lovely relationship ever! She's getting in the way of my best friends' happiness! How dare she?!

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After that, the hunters and I went to the Artemis cabin where we'd be staying. We settled in and I went to get my plan done. I had to do it before dinner time so we could get it done. I ran to the Hermes cabin and knocked. Travis answered it.
"Thals! Hey, what a surprise! I had heard you guys were here but I wasn't sure."
"Hey Travis! I need you and your brother's help! Call him and meet me behind the Zeus cabin." I said and ran.
When the guys arrived there, they looked extremely curious and mischievous.
"What is it Thals?" Connor asked me.
"Well, I was planning a nice prank, and who's best to help me with that than you guys? Are you in?"
Their faces lightened.
"Surely!" That said in unison. "What will we do?"
"Can you guys sneak into a cabin during the night? Plus, I need you to get some hair dye and soporific!" I said with a grin, then I explained the details.

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   By dinner time, Travis put some soporific into Percy's food. He's already a heavy sleeper, with that, nothing will wake him up till it's morning. It'll make it easier for our prank. We watched as she walked groggily to her cabin right after eating. Oh my gods, Percy is gonna be so mad! Maybe he'll think it's funny too. I hope so. If he doesn't, it's not permanent, so no worries.
   During the night, us three snuck into Percy's cabin and did our little prank. The Stolls wouldn't stop laughing the whole time and I was afraid we were gonna get caught! But I had to trust the Hermes kids, right? We got back to our own cabins to wait for morning. I can't wait to see Percy's reaction.

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   Percy's POV

   Last night I went to bed earlier. For some reason I felt strangely sleepy. I put on my usual huge shirt and boxers. Don't judge me, they're super comfortable! And I don't wanna use tank tops and shorts to sleep, thank you. Had Aphrodite gone mad when it came to pajamas? Probably. I had barely lied down when I dozed off to a heavy, really heavy sleep. Weird. No dreams this night.
   I woke up feeling really good. I want to get more nights like that, surely. I got up and went to the bathroom. When I looked into the mirror, something caught my eyes. I pushed the sleep out of my face, washed it and looked again. I picked some of my hair and looked closer. Blue. Blue. The color blue! On my hair! On my black hair! What?  I ran my hand through more of my hair and I saw more blue. I took a step back and looked at the image in the mirror. My usual normal black hair now had a few streaks of blue. I love the color, but in my hair?
   Now what's up with that? Do all girls go to sleep and wake up with colored hair? That's when I see a package of hair dye on the floor. No way. Someone dyed my hair on purpose! Why?? Who would do this kind of thing? Haven't I had enough changes already? What a kind of prank is-? Wait. Prank. This could only mean... the Stolls! Dude! I'm gonna get 'em!
   I put the rest of my clothes on, but when I'm about to leave I take a look at the blue streaks in my hair. Ughh, I don't people to see it. What will they think? What do I think about it? I don't even know. I made a quick high bun and put a cap over it, hiding the blue. It's actually nice to feel the air on my neck again, without the long hair to cover it.
   I don't want to call this much attention, so as I enter the pavilion, I only shot the Stolls a glare and made a 'I'm-mad-and-gotta-talk-to-you-later' sign. They laughed and looked at no one less than Thalia. She looked at me and at my hair hidden by the cap and laughed as well.
   Of course! She has something to do with this too! Darn it! I sit at my table and the three of them came to my side.
   "Good morning Perce, sup?" Connor asks me.
   "What's up? I'll tell you what's up! My hair is blue! Why do you guys keep messing with me?!"
   "So you saw our little surprise?" Thalia grinned at me.
   "If I saw it? Oh yes I saw it cuz! It's impossible not to see it!"
   "See what?" Leo shouted. I looked around and saw the whole pavilion looking at us. Great.  Why do I always talk to loud?
   "Show 'em Perce!" Thalia said.
   I sighed. Everyone would see it sooner or later. I took off the cap and undid the bun. My hair fell onto my shoulders as some blue streaks waved among the black hair. A lot of campers gasped.
   "Awesome!" Someone from the Aphrodite cabin said.
   "This is so cool and beautiful!" Another camper said.
   I scratched the back of my neck awkwardly and gave a small smile. Annabeth came up to us.
   "What the heck?" She asked.
    "Surprise?" I said. "I only saw it like ten minutes ago. Someone-" I shot a look at Thalia and the Stolls. "..dyed my hair overnight."
   Annabeth ran a hand through my hair.
   "Nice!" She muttered.
   I frowned.
   "What do you think Perce?" Thalia asked.
   "I don't know? Was I supposed to like my hair being dyed blue without my consent?" I asked.
   "The fun thing was to do it without your consent." Travis put in.
   "Prank remember?" Said Connor.
   "But-" Thalia said. "The part of the hair dyed blue, well, I thought you might like it."
   "It makes a good addition to the Poseidon child look. Blue waves. Perfect!" Piper said from her table.
   I'm still unsure.
   "I don't know Thals. I feel weird." I laughed. "Why did you think I would like it?"
   "Because, when we were 15, you told me that you would like to have your hair dyed blue someday, at least a few streaks, since it was the best color ever!"
   "I said that, didn't I?"
   She nodded and laughed.
   "You didn't really expect to get it done, right?"
   "No." I chuckled.
  "Well, here it is! Consider it a favor! And the color will fade in a couple of weeks anyway. It's cute, believe me."
   "I don't wanna be cute." I pouted.
   "Too late! With that baby seal look, you get even cuter." She laughed and so did everyone in the pavilion. I joined in. Maybe it isn't so bad. After all, I love blue. What a crazy cousin I have right?

   A/N

   Hey guys! That's it for the chapter! Leave your thought in the comments, I love to know what you guys think! <3 Btw, if you have some idea of a situation you want me to put in the story, let me know in the comments and I'll try to do it! It can help with my writer's block :p And sorry for the confusing pronouns, it happened...
I'll try to update asap! Thank you for reading, love y'all <3
  

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