Ch1: I meet some crazy science geeks
Disclaimer: Do I look like Rick or a Mythbuster? NO!
"It's not a date mom," Percy said as Mrs. Jackson drove him to the bus station.
"You just keep saying that! It is a date. You are riding on a bus to San Francisco just to see her. It is a date," Mrs. Jackson said with a determined look on her face.
"I am not going just to see Annabeth! I am also on a top investigation, forced upon me by Chiron," Percy said. He clearly thought he had outsmarted his mother.
"No your not; don't think for one second I don't know what this misson is about. Especially, after the prophecy, Chiron has been filling me in on all the details. You are investigating the Mythbusters. Annabeth is helping on the misson. Both of you volunteered. You are glad Annabeth is helping." Percy shot a glare at his mother. "If you glare at me again you're grounded. Also, you are investigating the Mythbusters because they could be powerful Half-bloods or just plain weirdoes." Percy was shocked at how much his mother knew.
When he was finally able to speak again, he had only one stupid question. "How do you know all of that?"
"I told you. Chiron, told me. Also, I am your mother I should know." She added with a grin. She pulled her car into the bus station.
"It's still slightly disturbing." Mrs. Jackson laughed at that.
They loaded Percy's luggage onto the bus. Mrs. Jackson (much to Percy's complaint) hugged and kissed him enough to last the summer. He boarded the almost completely empty bus and got a seat by the window. He waved to his mother, as the bus pulled away.
After many uneventful, bathroom break filled, napping, hours later…
"Wake up the sun is shinning in sunny San Francisco, California," said the perky bus driver assistant in Percy's ear.
"AAAAAHHHHHHH!" Percy screamed.
"There you go. You're up and bright eyed!" Percy looked at the person's name tag; his name tag read Ken. Coincidentally, he looked exactly like the doll.
"Look here… Ken," Percy said flatly. "Can you just leave me alone until we get to San Francisco?"
"You must not have heard me, silly. We have arrived in San Francisco! Your mom told me to keep a close eye on you." This guy was either a mass murder/child stealer or gay.
Wait, Percy thought. I have arrived in San Francisco on a bus. I haven't showered in about two days. I must smell horrible. My hair must be messier than it has ever been in my life. Finally, Annabeth is picking me up with her dad. Could anything else go wrong?!
"Uh, I have to use the bathroom. Thanks for telling me we arrived," Percy ran to the back of the bus.
"Don't take to long, you have to get off the bus at 3:30 and it is all ready 3:20," Ken yelled.
Percy slammed the bathroom door shut. Then he fixed his hair and washed his face. Unfortunately, he forgot to bring a change of clothes into the bathroom. He also still smelled of fast food and sweat, not a good combination. He couldn't do any more in that small bathroom, so he left and prayed to every god and goddess he didn't make a fool of himself.
He grabbed his luggage and got off the bus. Ken was just standing there smiling. It was kind of creepy.
"Percy!" Annabeth called from behind him. He turned around and saw her standing there. He thought she was absolutely beautiful. More than Aphrodite could ever be. He tried to himself for the million and twelve time that she was way out of his league, it would ruin their friendship and her mother would kill him, but for the million and twelve time it didn't work.
"What are you staring at seaweedbrain?" She said with a smirk on her face.
"Nothing, wisegirl," he shot back with a grin.
"Come on, let's go back to my house." She made a face and held her nose. "You need to take a shower, you smell like day old tacos." Looks like it doesn't work if you pray to the gods and goddess that you saved last summer.
Dr. Chase drove them home. He tried to get them to talk but it didn't work. He eventually gave up and they drove the rest of the way home in silence.
When they got to Annabeth's house and were unloading the Percy luggage from the car, Dr. Chase started talking with Percy while Annabeth help her step mom with dinner. Percy had a really hard time keeping a straight face, because of Dr. Chase's goofy hat and glasses.
After what seemed like centuries, they were climbing the stairs with the last pieces of luggage. What made Percy even happier was that they were climbing the stairs in silence. Unfortunately, that silence was broken by Dr. Chase. "You know it is really bad to impress a girl and here parents if you smell like old tacos." He told him with a wink.
Why does everyone think I like Annabeth? Percy asked himself angrily. Because you do. A voice in his head answered. He couldn't argue.
Percy put his suitcase in the guest room. He would be staying several weeks, or until they found if the mythbusters were half-bloods or just crazy.
The room was nicely decorated. It had a sea theme that reminded him of his cabin. On the dresser was a model ship and seashells. The walls were painted a pale blue color. He breathed deeply and could smell tangy ocean air coming in waves from the open window. The window had a western view of the ocean that would be perfect for watching sunsets. The room was practically made to fit him.
Percy got a change of clothes, took a shower, and headed downstairs for dinner. Finally, some real food! Percy thought excitedly.
They had grilled chicken seasoned with rosemary, and carrots and peas on the side. To top off the fabulous meal the adults had well aged wine and the kids had wine flavored Kool-Aide. It was a non-taco dinner.
They all went to bed with full stomachs and dreamed wonderful dreams, even Percy. Percy and Annabeth dreamed of each other. Dr. Chase dreamed of World War 2. Mrs. Chase had a strange where she was a giant taco dancing in a parade. Bobby and Mathew dreamed that they were giant legos killing evil aliens with their taco guns.
When they all woke up, some more confused more than others, they were refreshed. Percy and Annabeth were excited to start their new work as summer interns for the Mythbusters… Well, Annabeth was at least. Percy was just happy to see stuff blow up and be round Annabeth, though he would never admit the latter.
They had a wonderful breakfast of chocolate chip pancakes. Then, Dr. Chase drove them down to M5 industries. "Are you sure you have everything?" Dr. Chase said for the billionth time.
"For the billionth time, yes," Annabeth said in an exasperated tone.
"Ok, have fun," he said with a finally wave before he drove to his work.
Percy had one hand in his pocket gripped around his ball point pen riptide. Annabeth was going threw every battle plan she knew. They looked at each other, blushed slightly, and went in side looking like they did this everyday. Truth is that they were thinking very different thoughts.
Percy was thinking, Wow! Annabeth is hot even when she is determined!
However, Annabeth was thinking. Amazing how a building of this size and architectural design can up hold the effects of small explosions! This is even cooler than on TV. Wait, was that a human shaped burn mark on the floor?!
"Hello, you must be the new mythterns. Come on in the team wants to meet you. Just ignore the scorch marks," he added once Annabeth pointed at them and began to say something. Then he showed them to a room with five people working on a badly burnt and misshapen crash test dummy.
"Where's the wrench?" A man in a béret spun around and saw them. "Hello! You must be the new mythturns. Pleased to meet you, my name is James Hyneman but you may call me Jamie." Said the man with the funny mustache.
The rest of the crew turned around and introduced themselves.
"I'm Kari," said the only girl. She had red hair and pale skin. She had a light but firm hand shake. Annabeth had told Percy a little about the Mythbusters, so he wouldn't be too overwhelmed and shocked when he met them. She had told Percy that Kari was a vegetarian and that made her be a good candidate seeing that every Demeter kid that they talked to mentioned that they were a vegetarian.
"I'm Tory," said a guy with a playful grin on his face. He had brown hair and several bruises. His smile faintly reminded Percy of Hermes. But his smile seemed more like he wanted to do something dangerous rather than steal your money.
"Hello, I'm Grant," said an Asian man to the right of Tory. He had black hair and looked very intelligent. Annabeth told Percy that he was an engineer and was an excellent robot builder. Maybe he was a son of Hephaestus. However, it was too soon to come to conclusions.
"Hi! I'm Adam," said an excited looking man that was missing an eyebrow. He had red hair and looked very childish. He was wearing a shirt that read Big Toys vs. Big Boys.
"Your jobs as mythterns are to assist us in busting myths smoothly and efficiently. Also, by your résumés you seem really well qualified. It will be a pleasure working with you," said the producer. Percy would have rather fought Luke again than this. Annabeth couldn't have been happier.
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Kari, Tory, Grant, Adam, Jamie, and Me- GO GEEKS!
Percy and Annabeth- Wow…
Me- Your just jealous.
Annabeth- Jealous of what? Your bad fashion sense, science knowledge, and strange obsession with tacos.
Me- Thank you and no. Of my awesome writing abilities. And, I don't know what's with the tacos…
Percy- Annabeth don't tick her off. She could kill you in the next chapter.
Kari- See you do like her! You would be mortifies if she died!
Annabeth- Crap. Sarah, why am I dreading the next chapter?!
Me- Oh, you'll see. evil laugh
Percy- Sarah…
Me- What?! You interrupted my evil laugh!
Percy- Ummmmm, sorry. What's the next chapter called?
Me- Kari tries to play cupid! evil laugh
Annabeth- Crap… I knew this would be bad.
Me- So if you would like to see tons of surprises and percabeth-
Percy and Annabeth- What's Percabeth?!
Me and Kari- Nothing… hahaha percabeth dances around them shouting percabeth
Tory- Just review to see the next chapter.
Me- Hey that's my line! You'll pay for that!
Tory- Whatever, you took to long.
Me- Goodbye! That was long…