Xander Christopoulos+Percy Jackson

They're making Sea of Monsters into a movie, and apparently filming is starting and everything now. Which is cool. The first movie was fun but totally wrong on every level. But that one came out before people knew I was Percy, so I'm really not sure what to expect with this one. Half-Blood, thankfully, is for Demigods only without an invite, so even if they come looking they can't get in. But that's the funny thing about fans; they actually come looking. And they know exactly where to look. It makes it kind've hard to go to the grocery store in peace.

Thank gods for the mist. And Blackjack! Best transportation out of camp right now.

( Star )

I bet whoever runs that gossip column works for the Resistance. I mean, nothing that they're saying is making anything good happen. It's exactly the sort of thing that stupid Leo and his stupid followers would have done. Either that or it's Ares. That god enjoys his war a little too much if you ask me, and he's not above doing shady things to get more of it.

Percy and I have been spending a lot of time at Half-Blood. With the MTN down, getting to Camp Jupiter was pretty much impossible. I mean, I don't think there's a Zeus around or anything--I haven't heard from him, but that means less than the word of a child of Hermes--but I can't take the chance of flying and him deciding to use his lightning bolt. Sometimes the curse of your reincarnate really sucks. And Blackjack can't make a trip across country.

Right. And I need a job. Half-Blood takes care of me, but I'm starting to lose my mind interacting mostly with a Pegasus and wood nymphs.

Okay, okay, okay. That thing! The thing with the gossip? Opposite of true. All kinds of false. I mean, I've been eighteen since October! That's only three mon SHUT UP. Star hasn't done anything illegal, I swear. We waited until I was legal! ...Not sure if that just helped. ...Going with it anyway. And that's personal and private anyway. Plus, there's no way she's pregnant and I wouldn't know. So you guys can all stop whispering because that magazine thing is totally ridiculous. Besides, I'm an old soul, you know? Way older in my brain than my physical age. It's a demigod thing.

Now if you'll all excuse me, I've gotta go back to talking to my horse.

( Star )

Uhhh so good news? I can remember everything again, including being um. Greek. and other stuff I don't want to talk about. Weird news? The whole supermarket burst into synchronized song and dance. Not so weird when I thought it was a flash mob. Totally weird when I joined in and somehow knew the words and dance moves. Is there a god reincarnate out there messing with me? I swear I didn't steal a lightning bolt this time around.

I think I'm starting to get some memories back. Not all of them, I know that. It's weird that I know that. Like, okay, there's a piece missing here. This part of my brain feels empty. I don't know what's missing, but something's definitely missing. That kind've thing. But some of the bigger stuff came back, like I know Elena's my sister and not just because she told me but because I remember that time I got really mad at her during dodgeball. And I remember going to the office because I got into a fight--that I won. It's not all good stuff. In fact, some of it's stuff that I kind've wish I could forget forever, but I'll deal. I just wish I knew if it was because I found Camp Jupiter, or if it's just because time's going by.

Whatever it is, I need to do something with my life. School isn't working. I've missed too much trying to get my memories, so it's a GED route for me, and then community college. But I need a job. Anybody have work for an able-bodied eighteen-year-old with demigod powers? I'm technically the son of Poseidon Neptune, so I'm your go-to for all things water.

( Elena )

( Dimitry )

( Star )

( Dimitry )

I... think I'm skipping out on future parties. Dying isn't fun.

So uh. According to this card I'm looking at, it's my birthday? That's good to know. I'm not really sure how old I am, but at least I know my birthday.

This is really weird. I feel like I should be able to remember more, there's just a blanket over everything. Things feel familiar.

My name's Xander, I know that. And my girlfriend's name is Star? I can remember her. That's good.

This might sound like a really stupid plea, but does anybody else know me?

For the record, I wasn't completely to blame for the hurricane. Irene would've happened whether or not I, you know, existed. I think. That direction change kind've did happen when I got Star's voicemail. And she gained some po Okay it might've been me. For the other record--yes, we're keeping two now, in case the first one gets tired--I'm doing my best to help with the flooding and stuff in the city when I can. I've got a lot going on right now, and I've gotta sleep sometime. And really, I don't care how old you are. Chasing me down the street and smacking me with your purse is not cool, even if it does look like I'm a witch because I'm moving water with my mind and stuff. God. Freaking old people.

( Camp Half-Blood )

( Camp Half-Blood )

( Star )

( Leo )

Does...does anybody need any help? Free demigod at your disposal here.

For the record, if your guidance counselor asks you what you plan to do with your life since you're not graduating, saying "I'm gonna be a superhero" isn't the best response. I thought it was hilarious. She thought it was terrifying. Aunt Jackie's appalled.

And now I've got an appointment with Dr. Regal on Friday.

One day I'll stop putting my foot in my mouth.

...what in the...

So. My job got blown up today.

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...........


I don't have words right now.

Need some

I can't do this. We've saved the world before. YOU saved the world. Closest I've been to war was in gym class. Dodgeball probably doesn't count. I've fought monsters in gym class before... I wish it was monsters. I'd take a cyclops over this any day.

I flooded the bathroom at camp. From about fifty feet away. Probably not good, right?

He wouldn't lie to us. He might. Luke-- Shut up about Luke. Elena's right. We talk about him too much. Xander Stop talking for a while, Perc. I need to think.

Please tell me somebody has a way I can get out of escorting a psychotic shoe-ruiner to a debutante ball. I think my aunt's lost her mind or been possessed by Kronos and this is his way to ruin any shred of dignity Percy and I have left.

Updating from phone. Can't move. Too tired. La La come get me. I don't know how Poseidon does this.

Oh my gods, you guys. You guys. Seriously, you guys. LOOK! I haven't been this excited in forever. I can't even wrap my head around it.

PERC, WE'RE GOING TO BE IN THEATERS AGAIN.

Are they going to do it right this time?

Probably not. But it's still exciting.

So I might've gotten a job. Look at me being all responsible. I know, I know. You're jealous Elena. It's okay to admit it.

( Star )

Percy's been getting bad feelings. I have too, obviously, but his are stronger. I think he's either more paranoid than I am because of his experiences, or he's just...smarter. I haven't figured it out yet. What I do know is that he's more antsy than he's ever been, and being stuck in the house isn't helping. He just wants to go, mostly to camp, a little to fight...something. Normally I'm not worried about Percy but... He kind've takes over sometimes if he thinks I need him to, and sometimes it's not a good idea.

Anybody want to give a guy a tip on holding in his inner demigod?

I've never had an indefinite grounding before. There's a first for everything. Should I be proud of this accomplishment? I mean, seriously, Aunt Jackie made duck motions with her hands every time she couldn't figure out what to say.

Probably shouldn't have laughed and told her that. Mental note to self.

Uncle Rob was way scarier. That dude's anger is like verbal daggers, and even ambrosia isn't going to heal me from it. So I've gotta figure out what to do with myself until I'm...not grounded anymore. I'm only allowed to leave the house for school, work, and anything related to the two. And no pool. Sorry Perc.

I cleaned my room. That's how bored I am. Seriously. And no, Elena, I'm not unlocking my door, so if that's you knocking, forget about it.

I'm fine.

Today is not a good day.

( Toni )

I hate that stupid e-mail list.