Percabeth at Goode [PJO]

Chapter 9

Annabeth's POV:

I. Hate. Leo.

I think he somehow brought those wretched alarm clocks with him, because there is was, beeping like mad in front of my face.

I didn't even notice it was there. I got up and went to the corner of the room, where a black pad was stuck.

A fingerprint, I thought, of course.

I jammed my finger onto the patch and the alarm stopped.

Sweet relief. It was already 06:30, and I didn't want to be late on my first day.

I lugged myself out of bed, took a quick shower and pulled on some shorts and a loose grey t-shirt.

I dabbed on some mascara and smeared some rosy lip gloss on. Done. I pulled my hair up into a ponytail, leaving a few strands loose.

I reached into my wardrobe and touched the golden glow in the corner.

A hatch opened up beneath me and I was taken to the bottom floor.

Walking to the table, I noticed that everyone was here except Leo.

Typical. The guy who designed the stupid alarms didn't have one himself.

"Is anyone going to wake him up?" Piper asked.

"No," we all chorused.

"He installed them without telling us, he can suffer the consequences," Nico said.

"Fair enough," she shrugged.

We all sat down and ate in peace.

Most of us had cereal, but Nico had bacon and eggs, and Piper had Avocado toast.

"How are we going to get to school?" Jason asked.

Out of nowhere, a metallic voice said 'cars'.

Everybody jumped and an  assortment of swords, daggers and other weapons were in hands.

Think of a melee weapon. If you can name it, it's on the table.

An automaton walked into the room.

"It's okay guys, this is Morgan. I named him last night," said Jason.

Everyone let out an exasperated sigh.

I don't know why I thought it was a monster, since there was a barrier around the house, or rather, mansion.

I guess it's just a habit. Hear a noise, pull out your chosen weapon of death.

Leo waltzed through the door and asked bluntly, "Why didn't anyone wake me up?"

Everyone in the room mumbled some pathetic excuse and Leo sighed.

"It was the alarms, wasn't it?" We all nodded.

"Sorry guys, seemed like a good idea at the time,"He said.

Wow, I thought, what on earth is up with Leo? He's like, never this thoughtful. Maybe it was the food...

"What were you saying about cars, Morgan?" Percy asked.

"Oh, yes,"the automaton said,"you each get a car, assuming you know how to drive.

Leo, Zeus has requested you take lessons before you start driving.

We all laughed as Leo groaned in frustration.