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And We Thought We Were Normal

Jaycee Carter. Normal 13 year old girl, right? Wrong! Her life's been weird since the day she's been born, and now it's just gotten weirder. A Goth boy about her age comes in and tells her she's not normal. Well she knew that much, but when he says the gods from the Greek Myths she loved so much are real and still exist, she's not sure what to think. But she believes it. She's had that feeling for a long time now, and it's only being confirmed for her. Now to just survive middle school in New York with her BFF Meg Andrews and her new friend Goth Boy. What could possibly go wrong?

Chapter 1: Arrival

13 Years Ago

It was a normal day in the city of Kokomo, Indiana, when a baby girl was born. Her mother and father were joyous, her older brother curious, and the child crying as the mother calmed her down. But when the father held the child something in his heart told him that she wasn't his own. But he would love her, care for her, and raise her right for the real father of the beautiful baby girl whose name is Jaycee Carter.

Present Day

My alarm woke me up by blaring some Adele song in my ear. This morning it was Set Fire to the Rain, one of my personal favorites. I dragged myself out of bed to get ready for another long and boring day of school. I showered as usual and got dressed. Today I put on a dark blue tank top underneath a ripped up black T-shirt and some ripped black skinny jeans. I slipped on my black All Stars. Now some say I'm Goth, others say I'm Emo. I'm not! I just like this style of clothing! Get a hold of yourselves! After getting dressed, I looked at the clock. 6:50! Shi-I mean Crap! (I'm not even allowed to cuss in my head! How lame is that?) I'm going to miss the bus! I ran down stairs as fast as I could-nearly knocking down my just waking up older brother, Drew-and on my way out grabbed an apple. I got to the end of the driveway just in time. The bus was just pulling up.

I climbed on, out of breath, and immediately spotted my friend Meg Andrews. She had her head against the window, her blonde hair falling in front of her face, and her eyes closed. I plopped myself down next to her and her eyes opened as fast as lightning, and she nearly jumped out of her seat.

"Oh, it's just you." Meg yawned. I raised an eyebrow.

"'Just you'? Is that the way you greet your best friend?" I teased. Meg rolled her eyes and leaned her head against the window again.

"I just didn't get enough sleep last night. Some really weird dreams."

"Like?"

"Nah, you wouldn't believe me anyways."

"Try me." I mumbled. "Last night I had a pretty crazy dream myself."

"Like?"

"Nah, you wouldn't believe me anyways." I mocked in a voice slightly higher than my own. Meg rolled her eyes yet again, but laughed anyway. I smiled. "I get my braces off today! I get to skip Pre-Algebra with Mrs. Cyr!"

"Awesome! I get my braces off today, too! Only I'm not lucky enough to miss any classes. My appointment's during lunch."

We continued to talk until the bus parked in front of the school and the voice that always said 'It's 7:35, time for school!' came on and we were let off. Together, Meg and I trudged up to the front door of Northwestern Middle School.

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The day went by in a blur. Before I knew it, it was time for lunch. I wish I sat with Meg at her lunch table, but we were assigned different ones, so I took my tray and made my way over to Table 2. I sat in the only seat left, on the far end. The table was full of friends, of course, but I still felt out of place. And I couldn't shake the feeling that something was going to happen today. Across from me sat Alice Parks, a small, red-headed girl, whose favorite color happened to be green. Next to me sat Vanessa Crumbs, a tall, brown haired girl with glasses who was a little bigger than everyone else.

I ate my lunch half heartedly. My mind wandered places that were familiar and unfamiliar at the same time. Somewhere I'd never been but seemed to know. That tended to happen a lot. My feet tapped the floor and my hands started drumming on the table. My friends had grown silent to listen then Lana Austin whispered something to Lacy Miller, and the two started beat-boxing to match the beat I had going. It sounded like a song called Mr. Know-It-All, by Kelly Clarkson. I started to hum the song that was playing in my head.

Soon enough the tables around us silenced and listened to the beat and the humming. And without meaning to, I had started singing the words to the song aloud.

"Mr. Know-It-All, well ya, think you know it all but ya, don't know a thing at all! Ain't it, ain't it something ya'll! When somebody tells you something about you, think that they know you more than you do so ya, take it down another pill to swallow. Mr. Bring-Me-Down, well ya, ya like to bring me down-" I never got to finish, cause just then, Mr. Huckleberry, the principle walked into the cafeteria, and Alice shot across the table and placed her small hand across my mouth. I did the mature thing and licked it.

"I must see Miss Carter and Miss Andrews in my office, please. That is all." He said and then he turned on his heel and left the lunch room. Everyone was still silent. The principle rarely had someone invited down to his office. And those people usually got in trouble. I knew some people were wondering what I did this time, and others were just wondering why Mr. Huckleberry would need to see me and Meg.

Meg rarely got in trouble. The only trouble she's ever gotten into was punching a dude in the gut for cheating on her. It was her first boyfriend too. She'd gotten off easy, but that's the only time she'd ever done something she shouldn't have.

I got out of my chair and followed after the principle, leaving my lunch unattended. It's not like I was going to come back for the pizza anyway.

I took a deep breath to calm my nerves as I was heading to the oak door that separated me from possible expulsion. I could still feel everyone's eyes following my every move so I looked behind me to see the empty lobby, and the window revealed an empty hallway.

"C'mon, Jay. You're just nervous about being alone with the principle." I reassured myself. But, as I opened the door, I saw three chairs in front of Mr. Huckleberry's desk. And one of them, was occupied.

"Meg Andrews left to get her braces off during lunch today, sir." I said, my voice playing no emotion at all. I glanced at the boy in one of the chairs. He looked to be about my age, 13, and he was wearing some black jeans, a black shirt with skeleton bones creating words I couldn't read, and an aviator's jacket that was two or three sizes too big.

Mr. Huckleberry was sitting behind his desk as he said, "Yes, I've been informed of that. But thank you. She will join us soon. I contacted her father. They're on their way back." Then he motioned for me to sit. I stayed standing. "This young man is Nico Di Angelo. He will be escorting you and Meg Andrews to Camp, for me."

Now I was confused. What camp? Then a voice behind me voiced my thoughts.

"What camp?" A voice behind me spoke. I turned and saw my best friend behind me. I ran and gave her a hug. She flashed me a smile to show me her newly straightened, braces-free teeth. I laughed and returned one."What camp?" She asked again.

Nico seemed to be getting frustrated. "We don't have time to talk about this. It's too dangerous. We need to get you to camp, now!"

Mr. Huckleberry looked as frustrated as Nico, but was much calmer. "A camp in New York. You'll be safe there. Nico will be escorting you. I would myself, but I have decided to retire myself to teaching in the mortal world."

"Retired? Mortal world? New York?" I practically screamed. "New York? What about my family! And my friends! I can't just leave!" Nico covered his ears, and Mr. Huckleberry blinked a couple times. I was about to explode and start cussing him out. Forget about being or not being allowed to. This guy-my principle-wanted to pull me away from my family and place me in New York with Meg and a boy we barely knew!

"Your mother knows of the situation, as does your, ah, father, I assure you. Your friends, on the other hand, don't. You may tell them you're moving in with Jaycee's aunt and uncle, which you both are. You and Meg will attend middle school with our young Nico, here."

Nico stood up. "We've wasted time. We need to leave. Right now!"

I had three feelings. There was one coming from my brain saying 'Dude don't listen to or follow him!' and my instincts said 'This guy is serious! You need to listen to him!' and then there was my stomach 'Can I go back and finish my pizza first?'

I sided with my brain.

"And why should I listen to you? You're a complete stranger telling me I'm in danger!" I exclaimed. I could hear Meg chuckling behind me. I turned to face her. "What is so funny?"

"You just rhymed!" She laughed. I rolled my eyes and gave her a look that said 'Really?'

Nico cleared his throat. "We really need to get you someplace safe! We are running out of time!"

"Mind telling me what we'll be safe from?" Nico stayed silent. "Great! I really feel the need to follow you to New York now!" I said sarcastically. Meg was silent, done laughing, and now thinking.

"Maybe if you told us what we'll be safe from, we'd feel more comfortable leaving our lives behind." She stated. Nico looked even more frustrated, like whatever he said next could change everything.

"See, the problem is, if I tell you, you'll be in even more danger then you already are. It'd be best for me to explain when we're safe inside Camp's borders." He slowly explained, which I found ironic since he was in a hurry. He glanced around the room.

"What are you looking for?" I blurted out. Stupid ADHD.

"Dangers." He said simply.

"I smell something. Get the demigods out of here, Nico. Now!" Principle Huckleberry said sternly. Nico nodded and grabbed mine and Meg's wrists, as the principle opened the window for us. Nico had climbed out of it and was outside already when the principle's door burst open. My eyes were now wide.

That…that…thing! Was my English teacher! I yelped and pushed Meg out the window the rest of the way. She yelled to me, "You are so mean!" I just shrugged and jumped out the window before the monster could skewer me. As soon as my feet hit solid ground again, I sprinted after Nico and Meg, who were headed towards the woods.

The first thing I noticed when we reached the woods edge was the giant black dog that licked Nico with a tongue three times the size of Nico's body length. Then the dog bent down for Nico to climb on-which he did-then offered a hand down to me and Meg. Meg was still in shock and rendered immobile. I, also in shock, was at least not paralyzed. Without thinking I grabbed Nico's hand and he helped me onto the back of the monster dog. Then I reached down to help Meg up. When Meg shook her head and saw my hand in front of her face, she smiled sheepishly, and grabbed onto my hand. When all three of us were on and comfortable, Nico whispered into the giant ear, and the dog started running. Fast. I clung to Nico, my arms wrapped tightly around his waist, to keep from falling off.

Then we were swallowed in darkness.

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