Chapter 5- I almost get Killed

I walk with my head down and let my blond ringlets fall over my face as I walk down the hallway. If I had it my way, I would be at home watching architect videos.

Walking without looking where your going is hard, especially when you have a pesky friend like Daniel.

"Hey Annabeth what's wrong?" He says as he elbows me.

"Nothing." I say annoyed.

"Oh really?" He counters.

"Yeah. Really." And with that, I sped down the hall away from the moron.

I barley pay attention I my classes. All I can think about is Percy. Every time I think about him, my heart does a jump-rope routine. I start to doodle in a notebook, and I look up to see my 7th period teacher about to yell at me, the the bell buzzes. Now I know why they say "Saved by the bell" I could tell the teacher was about to yell at me, but it was Friday. Dealing with her will now be a Monday problem, with that thought I keep on walking out the door.

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I mean, I know my San Francisco home was dangerous, but I didn't think I was this bad. As soon as I started to untie by bike from the rack, I heard a hiss. "Not now," I think, but I know the dracnaenae won't go away. And just my luck, she's caught me without my dagger. I turn around and say, "What do you want?"

She replies "Last Summer, my dearie, you killed me in the Titan war."

"Yeah? I killed a lot of dracnaenae for your information. And I won't hesitate to kill you again." I sneer.

"But, my sweet Annabeth. My other sisters will simply let it slide. But I didn't take my death so lightly."

And with that, she lunged at me, with her ugly claws out. Thankfully I rolled to the side just in time, her claws hissed over my head.

"I'll make it quick, dearie." She hisses.

I run to the nearest trash can, and take off the lid and throw it at her head like a frisbee. It hits her with a loud thump, and she topples to the ground. But I know all too well she isn't dead yet.

"How- how dare you!!!!" she yells, full of anger.

I run quickly the other way, my energy catching up with me and I want to collapse. But I keep running. "How can I kill her?" I think with my mind racing. I could go home and get a weapon? No. That's too far and is the serpent followed me home, my step mom would surely kick me to the curb. Come on Annabeth think! I rack my brain. Then I remember. Our school has an archery team! If only I could get a hold of the supplies...

I make a quick corner to the back of the school and luckily, find a supply closet unlocked. I open the door and see arrows and bows, thanking the gods in a quick prayer that I found it. I grab the first bow and sheath of arrows I see, and not a second too soon. The dracnaenae makes the corner, and I shoot, hitting her right in the chest in her heart. She lets out such an awful screech, I was almost sure Percy could hear it all the way in New York.

"Next time, dearie."

With that, she dissolves into a pile of yellow dust. I let out a sigh of relief. I carefully put the bow back where I found it, and hope they don't notice the missing arrow. I finish untieing my bike, and start to ride home. Just my luck again, I run into Daniel.

"Hey, Beth." He says with a goofy grin.

I stop the bike so abrupt I almost fall off.

"What did you just call me?" I say as I glare playfully.

"Beth." he said cooly. "No need to give me a death stare, I was just trying to get your attention." He claims.

"Well don't ever say that again." I laugh.

I finish as I get back on my bike, just wanting to go home after the battle with the dracnaenae.

"Well would you like to-"

I don't let him finish. I just ride off.

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Hey everyone! big shoutout to Omgitshope, she my bestie for da restie and she introduced me to Wattpad. She's writing a story called "It Happened that Summer." and I would love it if you read it! Keep shipping Percabeth! <3