A Mortal Fool

Explanations

I really hope you guys aren't sick of me uploading so much, but I have a lot of ideas. I really hope you enjoyed the tea last chapter. I'm gonna explain the whole thing this chapter, so let's get into it!

Annabeth

I had to admit, I was worried when Asher said Percy was cheating on me with Kayla.

But I remembered that Kayla was Silena's sister. After the war with Kronos, the families of the dead demigods were notified. Kayla seeing Percy again must have hurt her so badly, like pouring salt on a wound. Percy, being the amazing, loyal person he is, was trying to comfort her.

As soon as we reached the apartment, I led Kayla into a spare bedroom, where she flopped onto the bed. Her face was stained with silent tears. I closed the door silently, walking back to Percy, who was sitting on the couch. I wrapped my arms around him, resting my head on his shoulder. He said nothing, just kissed me on my forehead. I don't know how long we sat there, but when we heard a ring, I jumped up and ran to the door.

"SURPRISE!" Yelled 9 voices. It was the rest of the 7, Calypso, Thalia, and Nico, who, unsurprisingly, didn't yell, but raised 2 fingers in a wave.

"You're here early!" I squealed, engulfing the girls in a hug. Percy, hearing the voices, ran over to me. Jason and Percy did that weird man-hug thing guys did, while Leo and Frank rolled their eyes. Percy grabbed Nico and dragged him into the hug. Nico stiffened, but relaxed.

"As much I love hugs, why don't we go inside?" I offered. Everyone, even Nico, laughed and nodded. We all crowded inside. Once we were all inside and sitting on the- admittedly very small- couches, I jumped up, remembering Kayla. I went into the room I left her in, to find her all packed up.

"I have to get back to my family,  but thanks for letting me stay Annabeth."

"Of course! If you need anything," I pressed a couple drachmas into her hands, and continued, "Iris Message me, ok?" She nodded and hugged me.

She walked out, waving goodbye to everyone. Once the door closed, I sat back down on the couch.

"I know how much you love us," I said, to eye rolls and scoffs, "but there has to be a reason you all are here 2 weeks ahead of time."

"That there is, Anniebeth." Said Leo, which earned him a scowl from me.

"Well, the gods said that we were going to your high school with you guys!" Piper squealed.

"WHAT?! THAT'S AMAZING!" I squealed back. "But that still doesn't explain why you're all here so early Piper."

Frank, who had been silent the whole time, spoke up. "Gods, if you will." My confusion didn't last long because in a flash of white light, we were out of our apartment and outside a large 3-floor mansion, curved around a garden and some fountains. In another flash of light, Hermes appeared.

"Hello, children. This is your new home. Your rooms are on the second floor, kitchen, TV room, and everything else are on the ground floor. The third floor has a fully stocked weapons room as well as a training room for all of you. Additionally, there is a pool out back. Your bags are packed and in your rooms, and your parents have been notified. Have fun!"

Hermes disappeared, leaving the rest of us glancing at each other.

"Well...last one to their room has to clean up after dinner!" Hazel yelled. For a moment we were all shocked. Then, we regained our wits and ran to our rooms. Nico grabbed Thalia's hand and ran with her to a patch of shadow. (NO I do not ship them, but I just feel like Thalia would be Nico's favorite)