DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT HAVE DYSLEXIC KIDS WITH ADHD. SO UNLESS RICK ROIRDAN DIDN'T REALLY HAVE KIDS AND LIED ABOUT HIS REASON FOR CREATING THE SERIES, I DO NOT OWN PJO OR HOO

Percy's POV

We've been driving for a while now. "Mom, what do you mean I have to transfer school?" I ask as a whine. "Oh, honey, Paul's got a new job. It'll be wonderful!" mom says with glee. In the driver's seat, Pauls voice boom. "Yeah, Perce! It'll be great! I heard they had great facilities, and it included this amazing pool! I haven't seen it yet but they told me it was enormous! I mean, I know you like Goode, and we were doing okay too, so I was going to refuse the offer. But when they told me about the facilities? I thought: it'll be perfect for Percy! And the swimming pool sealed the deal!"

I smiled. Paul's great. It's obvious he wants to get the job, but the way he said all of that? It was obvious that he really was going to refuse, but honestly thought I'd like it too when he heard about the perks. "We're gonna move to a new apartment too, but not too far from your mother's connections with the galleries and also near to new gallery possibilities!" he said. And the fact that he said that as if he was the one gaining connections and new opportunities made him even greater. He really did care for my mother.

"But," he said and paused as if giving me time to let it sink. "If you really don't want to," he said. "Then, it's fine. We're okay with just the way we are, aren't we?" he grinned and wink. Oh, gods. He really meant it. He really didn't care about this new offer if I didn't want too. Okay, so he was a cool step-dad.

"Paul—" I was about to say when he put the car in an abrupt stop. "Here we are, honey," mom said. I was so absorbed in the conversation that I didn't even notice where we were going—Camp. Wah? Why are we here. "Go on, baby. You can decide later," mom says. "Yeah, Perce. It's your call, don't worry," he winks.

I was confused. And I hesitated before I got out of the car. They waved goodbye and left when I got into the borders. The familiar strawberry smell hit me. The feel of the winds and the presence of everything suddenly whispered one word: home. I run down towards the Big House laughing. I've missed camp. I haven't been here since…well, after the Gae—I mean, the G-goddess. Can't be caught saying her name. After all, none of us were certain of the expiration date of that sleeping spell we put on her. If we were lucky, it won't be for another millennia. If not, a couple of years, I guess.

Someone seemed to be galloping about. "Chiron!" I say. He stops when he reaches me. "Percy! I trust your parents have made you the offer?" he says. I raise an eyebrow. Sheesh. Couldn't I get a hello for a greeting once?

"The new school?" I ask. How is that related to Camp? Chiron grinned then nodded. While we were walking towards the Big House, I noticed that none of my friends has jumped on me yet. Usually, they're quick to see someone entering. Chiron seemed to notice me noticing. "Ah, I wanted to talk to you about that. You see, Mr. D sent all demigods, year-rounders or not, who at least have been in Camp for half a year or two summers away to schools. But the new comers stay here, though"

I was alarmed. "Why? But wouldn't that many demigods attract monsters?" I ask. "The Camp is going through some reconstruction after the, you know, Romans attacked. But after the reconstruction, the Camp will be thrice as big too. So Mr D seemed to be glad to send the campers away for a while," he says. Of course he's glad. I grumbled. "We thoroughly dispersed the campers to different schools as to…ah, even out the scent. They're with satyrs, don't worry. And we rented apartments with magical barriers too. That way sniffing out new campers and getting them to safety wouldn't be a problem. And as Mr. D phrased it 'At least those wimpy nitwits would get a few experience on what fighting in real life is! Ha! In my day...' well, you get the point" Chiron says clearing his throat. I could sooo imagine the wine dude saying that.

Suddenly some dark clouds started forming. "Careful with your thoughts, Percy" Chiron winks. Right, Mr D controls the weather in the Camp. "That's why we want you to transfer Percy. We know you are more that capable, but if you want to join the new system, that would be beneficial. At least then, we can adjust the scent level in Goode," he says. But…but Goode is home. It's where I met Rachel. Gods, Annabeth would kill me for that thought. It's where I stayed for more than a year for the first time! It's…it's a sense of normal…

"Oh wipe that pout, seaweed brain. No matter how you see it, it's not cute at all. Besides, don't you want to go to school with me," the voice comes from behind. And suddenly, I see the whole world in a new light, everything became sharper to me. I know that voice. At the sound of it, my body instantly relaxes and I suddenly wore a goofy grin that I couldn't remove. I turned around and sprinted as she sprinted to me.

She jumps and I catch her and spin her around. "Annabeth!" I rejoice and she laughs. She laughs as if her voice was Apollo's music. And she kissed me. I deepen the kiss. My arms are around her waist to pull her close. Chiron cleared his throat. She laughs and whispers in my ear, "missed you" before she lets me set her down. I get a shiver down my spine and a thrill to hear that she missed me. Suddenly, just those two words gave me an adrenaline rush. I don't let go of her hand.

"What does she mean go to the same school with her?" I ask with anticipation. Does he mean…? YES. YES. YES. Chiron was half way a nod when I jumped and shouted YES and embraced Annabeth and used a mini whirlwind boost beneath my feet to shot us up 20 feet above ground. Annabeth squealed in surprise and delight and I jumped again, and again.

"PERCY. CAN YOU PLEASE CALM DOWN NOW! YOU'RE CREATING A MINI EARTHQUAKE" and I stopped jumping. "So will you—" Chiron hadn't even finished. "Yes!" Annabeth laughed. What? Wasn't she happy too? I grinned at her. The only reason I didn't want to transfer from Goode because I had to build my rep all over again. Okay, so you might think me crazy that I can save the world twice, but am still scared of making friends in a new school, wherein I know no one and I'm alone. I shudder. Sheesh. Annabeth raises me an eyebrow. I smiled at her reassuringly. Well, if Annabeth was there, alone is nowhere near what I'll feel. As long as she there. Anywhere, as long as she's there, it'll be okay. Anywhere— even in Tartarus. And that's a proven fact.