The Story of Two Very Confused Fandom Hoppers (tSoTVCFH)

## Prologue

*Pat*

Look, I always wanted to be a half-blood or wizard. The danger always seemed to call me. Here's a fair warning to you, person reading this, that life isn't as polished as you think. You fall in the mud and get scratched. The trick is to keep people who love you (Or tolerate you \*Cough\* Noah \*Cough\*) nearby. I know I sound like a cheesy holiday card but it's true. You need proof? Let me tell you the beginning of my story.

My life was fine. Wasn't the greatest but I got by. My mom wasn't around (For reasons I didn't figure out until... Tell you later.) My dad wasn't the best and neither was my uncle. My original last name was Giliano. Sound familiar? HA! You're telling me. I used to complain about the emotions always stampeding around me like wild horses. I quickly learned not to around my dad, lest he do something we both regret. My dad moved out, sending me just enough money monthly to get me what I needed (Plus a few books) I taught myself, knowing that 'normal school' would be too overwhelming. Eventually, when I was 16, I judged myself ready to go to school.

*Danny*

Okay, that was Pat. A complete idiot. Like, who doesn't introduce themselves at all? Anygays, that's not the point. I'm Daenerys Ortez, but everyone calls me Danny. I always wanted to be-- actually a whole [ReDaCtEd] lot, including but not limited to a half-blood, wizard, Narnian, Tolkienish elf, and the main character. I know, but I had big plans for my future. Shoosh, Pat, Tolkienish is totally a word-- No, don't you- Gah! Brothers, am I right?

Wow, I seem to be getting really off topic. My life was fine. I had a best friend, a crush, a pair of homophobic and transphobic parents and a hippie aunt who was totally cool. Pretty much everything I could ever want, right? But I had this one, teeny, eensy, little problem. I wasn't normal. I had these powers. I could control and manipulate light, including taking light in and out of people. Obviously, I couldn't tell anyone except for my best friend, Trinity. She had these cool shadow powers, but that's not important right now. Let me pass the mic back to Pat before I get even more off topic.

*Pat*

Jeez Danny. And Tolkinishsiysh is NOT a word. As I mentioned before, I was sensitive to emotions. I could almost see them and DEFINITELY feel them. The thing I was actually worried about with going to school and all those emotions was the fact that I could go numb. Numb is when a gray cloudy fog settles over my mind, making me reckless and stupid. (Yes, Danny, I admit I act stupidly.) I never remember what happens when I'm numb which is scary. One time I went numb and came back to my senses hanging off a roof. Scary, right? Dannikins, your turn. And explain about your ability this time.

*Danny*

You're so rude, Pattipoo. And Tolkienish is a word, just not Tolkinishsiysh. So hush up about that. My ability, like I mentioned before, was lighty stuff. I know, I know, great description. I'm working on it okay? The first time I used my powers I was probably about five or six. I had been using the bathroom and accidentally locked myself in when the power went out. My parents weren't home so I was stuck in there for several hours. Thankfully, my power came on almost as soon as I started to cry. A billion tiny lights came out of my body and floated around the bathroom like my own stars. When the power came back on they disappeared but I knew I wasn't hallucinating. I tried to call on my powers every night after that, but no luck.

The next time something like that happened, I was stuck in a closet with a girl from my class at school. The girl, Trinity, looked super scared, and my stars came out again. She calmed down and admitted she didn't like the dark because she could control the darkness. After that day, two things happened. One, we became best friends. Two, I was able to control and summon the light. Trin and I stayed besties through elementary, middle, and high school. Pat, no, I'm NOT doing that! She was my best friend that WHOLE TIME! It's like everyone assuming the stables when- yes, thank you Rosie. Here, just take the mic and explain the beginning of the first day.

## Chapter 1: \*insert creative title\*

#### Pat

Make me do all the hard work huh, Danny.

So. Last I remember is that we were all together, talking. Somehow, I ended up dangling from the roof. Or was that a different time? Danny'll set me straight. My guess is that I went numb and for some stupid reason decided that hanging from the roof would be fun. Yay me.

It was later that day that I first met Rosie. We bumped into each other and it was love at first sight. I'm a sap, I know. We danced and sang (I may or may not be combining a few interactions into one.. It all blends together) Then Noah came into the picture. I'll bet that Danny has a few choice words to describe him.

#### Danny

Ugh, you bet I do! That little- right, you're right. Deep breaths. Now that I am calm once more, I'm going to tell Pat he keeps skipping major parts to the story! everything was set to be a normal day, with me waking up late, barely making the bus, and forgetting my backpack. Fun times, am I right? Anygays, I made finally made it to school and the teachers were telling us that we weren't going to be doing anything, and to partner up with someone we didn't know. I partnered up with this girl, Rosie, and her twin, Charlie. We talked, played truth or dare, and then Rosie revealed she had plant powers. Charlie told us he was super smart-- Well sorry I didn't know you were a she- calm, down, I'll explain in a moment! Charlie is genderfluid and is sometimes a he and sometimes a she. So don't be confused by that. So Charlie told us *she* was super smart, I told them about my light powers, and I took us to the roof of the school. Somehow we got down from there and headed to the mall to go shopping. Oh, and in the game of truth or dare I got myself a date with this cute guy, Pat, why don't *you* explain what happened next?

#### Pat

Ugh. How to explain the next part. So, Rosie and I danced a little after walking to a store together and everything was perfect. And then *Noah* came. Noah is Rosie's best friend of what, 7 years? Ages. So I left the store for some reason (This next part was told to me by Danny who was stalking us like a creep) So Noah confessed to Rosie that he loved her and she returned those feelings so they were happy together for a bit. \*Struggles not to punch Noah\* Danny, I may need some help telling this next part.

#### Danny

Pat- I- just no. You can't skip around the story like that! Yes- no, I know- shoosh before I make you and let me explain. Thank you. As Pat was saying, Posie had their moment. Then Noah comes into the picture. He's tall, strong, and has known Rosie for years. Pat now has some cOmPeTiTiOn. From what Pat told me, Noah sent out a huge wave of hurt and protectiveness when he saw Pat and Rosie hugging. Rosie explained that Noah was her best friend and Pat was-- actually, Pat, what were you? Ugh, fine, calm down. So, anygays, we all headed back to the store. Somehow, Pat wandered off and it was me, Charlie, and Trin trying on outfits for the Winter Formal in one part of the store and Rosie and Noah looking at dresses in another. \*eye roll\* Pat, stop being so jelly. Yes, you are. You know what, fine. I won't say anything.

So somehow, Noah confessed his undying love for Rosie and Trin realized I had my date soon. So we rushed home to get ready and then headed to the theater. Aiden and I had a great time but I guess he didn't feel the click. The movie finished and we walked out. He explained that and I was like "okay" and trying not to cry. Trin, being the bestest best friend in the whole world, was waiting for me. Oh, also, on the way out I saw Noah and Rosie heading into the theater. I'd really rather not talk about what happened exactly in the car-- PAT! EW! No, I'll have you know that I'm still completely innocent. \*sigh\* Basically, Trin confessed she liked me and kissed me and I kissed her back and she drove me home, and then we decided not to tell our sucky parents about this and went to bed. Pat, I've heard some more went on while I was asleep, so explain away. In detail this time, sir.

#### Pat

SiR? Oh my gods you make me sound old. So, Noah and Rosie were at the same movie Danny, Adrian, and Trin were at (I'm not crying, you're crying! ...Good point, we both are. Now shush, we can't have spoilers.) Nosie snuggled and talked about dinner (\*Barf at Nosie\*) Noah ended up stealing Rosie's wallet so he could pay for the food they decided to get, sushi. The song Rosie and I had danced to came on and she got really sad. So, Noah broke up with her (Though they were never actually together) and went their separate ways. Little did Noah know, but he still had Rosie's wallet. So he dropped it off, getting a nice protective sibling chat from Charlie. Eventually, Noah and I met in the street and we talked. We were cool about each other. (Until later. Stop hitting me, Danny. I didn't spoil anything)

#### Danny

\*sniffle\* To be honest, I just want to know how you got Noah to tell you that because we both know Rosie would've never let you know everything. Also, it was Aiden, not Adrian.

The next day I woke up and realized this one very important, life changing thing. We had a school road trip and I had forgotten to pack. To be fair, so did almost everyone else, but that's not the point. So I packed super quickly and ran out the door to catch the bus. I got the school and went to the group they told me to and I realized tHiS iNcOnVeNiEnT tHiNg. My group was me, Pat, Rosie, Charlie, Noah, and Trin. Fun times, am I right?

## Chapter 2: To Vegas We Go!

#### Pat

You are so right. Heh. Of course, I had forgotten as well and didn't have enough time to go back. Not that I would've actually taken anything from my house. So, we got onto the bus talking about our abilities. (I nearly drowned on the spot in the wave of angst emotions from Noah. Yes, it was that bad.) We had to knock out the teacher so they didn't go blabbing about how crazy kids were on their bus who could control light and plants. Hey, what ever happened to that teacher anyways?

#### Danny

\*awkward choked cough\* I think we might have just left them there. Heh. So we all got onto the bus and I guess Noah and Rosie made up because he was giving her a driving lesson? You know, I’m not really sure. Rosie tried to drive for a little bit but almost crashed so Noah pulled over and we decided to go to Vegas. Which, for some perspective, was [insert time] away because we lived in [insert place].

#### Pat

So yeah, we arrived in Vegas and went to a Panera. Yay us. we were being stalked by this person named Eze who did illusions. So, we ended up needing a place to stay and chose the Lotus Hotel and Casino (Yes, reader. That Lotus hotel.) Eze followed us in. Nosie got drunk using Rosie's fake ID and were fawning over each other. Danny and Trin were playing the games. Eventually, Eze got us out of there and we took her along with us to our next destination, New York. Danny, you want to tell this part?

#### Danny

What Pat forgot to add that Noah and Rosie had a seemingly steady relationship and when Eze came along she immediately took a liking to Noah. I'm assuming that's why she helped us out of the casino. Once we were all out, Pat and I, being hardcore PJO fans, were convinced that if the Lotus was real, so was Camp Halfblood. And so we drove the New York. Yay us and all that jazz. To be honest, I was pretty distracted, listening to my good ol Taylor Swift, but when we got to New York I'm pretty sure there was DrAmA, right? (\*cought\* Noah and Ezie \*cough\*)

## Chapter 3: Now We're in New York!

#### Pat

Ugh, don't get me started. Oh, wait, do. That 's the entire point of this book is for everyone to know the truth. And so, Rosie was really sad. I didn't know what to do because ~Emotions~ were drowning me. We ended up getting to the border of CHB, seeing Thalia's Pine standing tall and proud on Half Blood Hill. That was when we came through the barrier and met Percabeth. (I have a feeling that you want to explain Percabeth?)

#### Danny

Of course I want to explain Percabeth! But Pat, you literally just skipped the whole Nezie/Nosie/Posie square coming into full swing. In a nutshell, Eze and Noah were singing in the van when they kissed. Rosie of course saw the whole thing and did Pat. Noah apologized and claimed that Ezie kissed him first. Rosie didn't believe him and Pat and I convinced her to come see "the hottest man alive," or something like that. So I hailed the Grey Sisters and we all got into their smoke cab. Yes, including Noah and Eze. The sisters took us to camp and we got out, and Pat and I were just fanpersoning so hard.

#### Pat

You see, I was kind of angry with Noah at the time for making Rosie feel that way so... I have an excuse. And now, you must go on to explain Percabeth because YoU hAvEnT yEt.

#### Danny

So we eventually made it to the top of Halfblood Hill and past the border, and Pat and I decided it was the best day of our lives because we were DEMIGODS! I know, right! I think we may have fallen over in excitement. And then can you guess what happened? No, because I'm going to tell you. PERCY JACKSON CAME UP TO US AND SAID HI! I know, right? \*several deep calming breaths\* So, like I said, Percy walked up to us and we all almost fainted. Pat and I because fanpersonness and Rosie because even at fifteen he's hot. Oh, yeah, so we figured out that we got to camp right after BotL, aka Battle of the Labyrinth. Anygays, then ANNABETH came over so we were literally dying from excitement, and somewhere in there Noah and Rosie made up again because when Rosie was trying to spoil Percabeth to Percabeth I ~obviously~ got mad at them. Then I'm pretty sure they were kissing and I told them to get a room so they left for the forest. And of course, I've only heard rumors, but I heard things got pretty sPiCy until Percy and Annabeth walked in on them, That's not the point though.

So while Nosie was making out in the forest, Pat had wandered off to the strawberry fields I think, and I was with Eze. Suddenly, Eze got possessed and started running out of Camp and didn't listen when I tried to stop her. Eventually we rallied everyone (Me, Pat, Nosie, and Percabeth) into the car and drove after her, stopping when we found her in a clearing. Rosie was complaining about not wanting to rescue the tramp who kissed her and Noah was like "If I'm your boyfriend can't you trust meeeee?" To be completely honest, it would've saved us a world of trouble if we left her there but we owed her. Pat, I think I may be loosing my voice so come here and take the mic, thanks.

#### Pat

\*Losing my voice, Danny. Typos. And yes, our life and d- I mean our lives would've been a lot simpler if Eze had stayed in the forest. So, after getting Eze back (By having Noah claim he didn't like her) We went back to camp. We went to the Big House and talked to Chiron. I was the one doing most of the talking for some reason. He gave us our first prophecy that no one, not even the gods knew. *Insert ominous prophecy*. So we trained all day and went to the campfire. Danny, Rosie, and Noah were claimed that night as Apollo, Demeter, and Ares. I wasn't claimed until the next night, I don't think. So, we had this prophecy of doom hanging over our heads, demi dreams of death hanging over mine. Overall, not bad. So, Rosie and Noah fought and that made Noah think to join Kronos. Eze joined Kronos with him to make sure that he didn't die out of sheer stupidity. Rosie cried her eyes out and I was talking with Beck a lot. (No, that is not rainbow in my hair. Shush) He sharpened my sword for me and was overall just being a great guy (Don't look at me like that, Danny) Fine. If you're so eager to talk and tease me, then at least take the mic.

#### Danny

Thank you, and your hair is the brightest neon I've seen yet. Even brighter than when- fine, no spoilers. So we all got our weapons and and were training and stuff like that when we got a quest to go and rescue Noah and Eze. So Pat was the leader and I was the co-leader and we brought Rosie, Trin, Charlie, and this guy Kane. Pat, what happened to Kane?

#### Pat

We kinda ditched him. And NO, MY HAIR IS NOT THAT NEON. \*Ahem\* So we ended up driving to San Fran. We went to the GGB (Golden Gate Bridge). When we saw Eze and Noah, we tried to reason with them. We tried everything. All that led to Rosie being stabbed by Luke (That little- Hey! Why'd you take the mic away? Good point) The night before, Danny had a dream saying "You're not a Leo, you're a Percy! He's a Leo" I took that as a hint. I begged Artemis and Apollo to take me instead. There was this really cool speech I did about stupid heroic heroes... And I died. Got put in the stars. I... Danny, you tell your part. I... Can't.

#### Danny

Oh, Pat. I— no, if I talk about that I’ll end up saying something I’m going to regret. Noah, get your lazy butt over here! Yes, thank you. Here.

#### Noah

Oh. Um, hi everyone? I’m Noah and I’m sure Datrick has had some \*KoFt\* unflattering things to say about me. Unfortunately, most of it is probably true. Danny, what did you want me to talk about? \*loud sobbing in the distance\* Oh, right. So Luke, the leader in Kronos’s army, stabbed Rosie and she was going to die. He also took Ezie captive and made me go and hold her instead so he could escape. I did but of course let her go. Anyways, Rosie was bleeding to death and Artemis, Apollo and I think Demeter came down and talked to us. Pat convinced Apollo to switch his place with Rosie and he did. Then Artemis offered to put Pat in the stars, which he accepted. Then Danny called Pat a stupid heroic hero and ran off and so did Rosie. I went after Rosie and found her under a tree, trying to kill herself. That was probably the scariest moment of my life. I managed to stop her and make her swear on the Styx she would never do anything like that again. Then Ezie came and was kidnapped dobro the back of this white van. Artemis appeared and saved her and Danny found us too. Then we all went back to the van. I think that’s everything. Danny, please don’t hit me! \*drops mic and runs away\*

#### Danny

\*picks up mic and hands it to Pat, full on bawling\* Pat, explain the stars and afterlife.

#### Pat

\*Swallows hard\* Um. Yeah.

I watched from the stars as Danny yelled at me. I laughed as she sobbed for me, the worthless son of Aphrodite. Eventually, I dropped from the stars to the Fields. I wandered for I don't know how long until Bianca found me. I convinced her to take me to her dad. I had to ask if I could come back to life. We traveled to Hades' palace. I have to reveal that Eze was the daughter of Artemis to be allowed to come back. I drank from the River of Fire and bathed in the Styx, choosing my neck as my weak spot. Bianca made me sing to get to Central Park. I called Mrs O Leary to come to me.

Danny, next part is all you.

#### Danny

Right. \*subtly wipes away tear\* We had driven back to New York when I saw Mrs. O'Leary and decided it would be a good idea to follow her, in case, you know, there were monsters around. And to clarify, I thought it was Mrs. O'Leary but wasn't sure at first. So I convinced Noah to park and I hopped out of the van, not waiting for anyone else and took off into the forest with my bow, arrows, and daggers. How was I holding all of that, you may ask? Well, my daggers, Filía and Storgí, shift into rings when I don't use them. I don't know Pat, I guess it just never came up! And for that matter, my bows' name Astéria. Happy now? Good.

Anyways, I followed Mrs. O'Leary into Central Park and she made it to a clearing with someone who looked like Pat but had to be a monster because Pat had just died. Spoiler alert: It was the real Pat. So I approached Pat-That-I-Thought-Was-A-Monster-But-Was-Actually-Pat with my bow in hand and threatened him, asking who he was. He eventually convinced me and I'll admit, there was some crying, punching, and overall messy emotions.

#### Pat

Yeah... That was painful. Even if I couldn't be hurt anymore, it hurt. (Yes, I know that makes no sense. I'm no child of Apollo and you know that)

Um... Danny hit me before taking me back to the bus. "Yo guys! Pat's not dead, he's right here!" Danny pretty much said. (No arguing, I'm the narrator right now. Shush) Rosie was still sleeping when I came back. Trin drove us until we had to stop. That was when Ugly tried to attack us. Are you explaining or am I, Dannikins?

#### Danny

I do not sound like that! And the emposa was before we got back to the bus. Please, do explain what happened. \*sMiRkItY sMuRkS\* I'm sure Rosie will enjoy hearing what you thought of her--

#### Pat

First of all, you DID sound like that. Second of all, Rosie, I was under the influence of Charmspeak. Love ya.

So, obviously, being Demis, we got out of the safe bus to see what was in a nearby bush. It was Ugly. Ugly started to scratch at Danny and Trin. Of course, I was nearby. And when Ugly spotted me, she became a beautiful girl. Charmspeak wrapped around me, telling me that I'd never be worthy of Rosie. That Nosie was endgame and I'd be forgotten, left behind like all the other children of Aphrodite. (Worlds greatest mom. She doesn't know I exist)

Eventually, I managed to hear Danny who had been screaming at me apparently. Danny killed Ugly, but not before Trin got hurt. And my head was killing me. (\*Grumbles about brightness\*)

You're turn, Lazybones

#### Danny

Bonehead. So we took Trin back to the van and fed her some ambrosia and then Pat drove us back to Camp. Oh, and Noah would've driven us but he and Eze disappeared and found Artemis and the Hunters, then went to Mount Olympus-- Right, stick to the story line. \*simultaneously sighs and takes a deep breath\* We made it back to Camp and I took Trin to the infirmary. Then I was pretty much just waiting for the campfire to explain everything.

#### Pat

You forgot the thing about pomegranate ambrosia. Talk about gross. Rosie and I went on a walk in the forest together, eventually coming back for the campfire. Stuff happened (Danny'll tell ya, I forgot)

I then got lost in the forest of course and only made it back because of the announcement of the newest god and goddess (Eze and Noah) were getting married.

#### Danny

\*dramatic hair flip\* Bold of you to assume I remembered, Pattipoo. While Posie was being adorable, I was breaking up with Trin. I don't want to talk about it. Nezie had gotten turned into gods and apparently Noah proposed. And let me jut remind everyone of a few things.

They had known each other for probably about a week or two. Noah was eighteen and Eze was sixteen, turning seventeen. Or she was already seventeen, but still. Kids, THIS IS NOT NORMAL.

#### Pat

They were god and goddess now. What did you expect?

So, I got out of the forest (Finally) and found Danny. I asked Silena to give Danny a dress for the wedding (I'm not crying. Why would I be crying? \*Convincing sniffle\*) Eventually, the fashion duo and I walked over to Half Blood Hill to be transported to Olympus. Danny, you're better with description than I am. Talk.

#### Danny

THEY COULD'VE AT LEAST WAITED UNTIL NOAH TOLD ROSIE EVERYTHING! THEY'RE SUPPOSED TO BE BEST FRIENDS-- Right. Olympus was beautiful and I heard that Aphrodite herself planned the wedding. We all got front row seats and SoMe PeOpLe were rude and Eze walked down aisle. Don't- You could've at least pretended to be happy for them! It's not like they're going to be booing at *your* wedding! To Hades with spoilers, just take the mic if you don't like the way I'm explaining things!

#### Pat

For the record, I was *happy* for them! Rosie was the one booing them! And no, I am not throwing Rosie under the metaphorical bus. ... Maybe I am.

Anyways, Noah and Eze left for some reason to get married in another place. Rosie had walked off somewhere so Danny and I went to go find her. I eventually found her with this [redacted. As many redacteds as when I talk about Daddy Dearest] scum on my shoe named Marcus. He had gotten her drunk so he could [redacted, very redacted] her. So, I got a bit upset. More than a bit. I was furious. Of course, I defaulted to being snarky. Eze showed up and whisked Rosie away to show her something while Danny and I took out the trash (Marcus is the trash. I know you know that, Dannikins) Even Charlie got in on punishing Marcus by kicking his shin. You want to explain the next part?

#### Danny

Not really, but sure. Before I do that, though, lets give some more backstory on Marcus. Noah told me this after the fact Pat, calm down. He said that Marcus was one of Kronos's soldiers and has spiked both his and Eze's drinks while they were at a party, wouldn't take no for an answer, and convinced this other girl to kiss Noah in front Eze so they would break up and he could have her. Multiple times.

So Pat and I dealt with Marcus and then we all went to find our rooms to sleep like good little boys and girls. I may have teased Pat and Rosie a teesy eensy little bit about not having too much fun since it wasn't their wedding night- Oh, Pat, just let me have my fun. And it worked, didn't it? You guys barely touched each other that whole night! And that was the end of the story. Yay us, am I right?

#### Pat

*That* part of the story. It only gets more complicated from here. \*blushes furiously\*

Are we moving on to where we woke up?

Danny, we're moving on. We can't leave whoever is hearing this on that good of an ending. Our story isn't done, Missy. Now scoot. We have more story to tell. (No, you're taking the mic.)

## Chapter 3(?): We Go To Hogwarts, I guess?

#### Danny

Fine. So when I woke up I was in a strange wooden room with a crisp letter on one of the dressers. I got up, having no idea where I was, and saw the seal on the letter. I opened it, read it, and went downstairs to find the others’s rooms. Finally I knocked on Pat and Rosie’s door and Pat answered. I showed him the letter and we were so excited because, like, what had just happened. Pat- NO! It’s called dramatic effect! Suspense! Uncultured swine. I- I did not! Shoosh. Sorry, Pat said I should finally tell you where we were. Hint: it was in England.

#### Pat

They're sooo going to get the hint. And I am not a uncultured swine- fine. Stop making good points, Gra- Danny.

So Rosie and I got our letters and Danny was with us now. So we went down the stairs, meeting up with Nezie (They'll know who that is- fine. Nezie is Noah and Ezie) You explain what comes next, Dannikins.

#### Danny

So we head to Gringotts, get our money, Pat doesn't tell us what his last name is, and we got our wands, robes, and owls. Well, Pat and I got owls. Pat's owl, Julian, lo-ki hates him but my owl, Alex, was totally awesome. We got our books and stuff and then headed to the train. We all got on board and then Pat and Rosie started- fine, it's "private" because he's being annoying, but the rest of us left. Charlie and I got a bunch of candy and then we finally arrived. Pat, want to explain this part?

#### Pat

Julian likes me. It's Rosie he hates.

And we ended up saying hi to the thresterals because apparently dying can make you see them. When we got to Hogwarts, we talked for a bit before being sorted. (Danny, I never told you about this part. Don't hit me!) Pretty much the Hat and I had a conversation about how I could bring glory to the Puffs. Make the Puffs important for once. Danny, did the hat talk with you?

#### Danny

The hat is an idiot. I'm cLeArLy a Ravenclaw, but no, it put me in Gryffindor! Anygays, Pat and Eze got into Hufflepuff, Rosie, Noah, and I were Gryffindors, and Charlie was a Slytherin. Trin- she didn't come with us.. We didn't find out why until later though. I- just- Pat, take the mic.

#### Pat

\*Loud sniffle\* Gods dam it, Danny. Now you got me being a blubbering idiot. \*Koff\*

So, I went to my house's common room and dozed there for a bit before Danny, Noah and Rosie all somehow got in. Rosie Danny and I ended up having a sleepover. Which confused the Puffs a lot. That was a fun conversation to have afterwards. Danny, how did you get in?

#### Danny

Oh, Noah struck a deal with the twins and we pushed a button for them so they told us how to get in. No biggie. Anygays, your housemates expressions were priceless! People always think Pat has two girlfriends, Rosie and I, but I'm really not at all. In fact, that night, when Rosie was asleep, I officially adopted Pat and he became Patrick Ortez, my adoptive brother.

#### Pat

Your adoptive OLDER brother, Danny. (I love saying that I'm older heehee. Don't hit me!)

Yeah... The prefect (Cedric, I think it was. Don't cry! No, I'm not crying. You are.) Lectured me on not letting you guys into the common room and told me to tell you guys that no more sleepovers were allowed. Not that it mattered. Danny, you tell the next part.

#### Danny

I am literally older than you Pat. Though I suppose I've always wanted a protective older brother so we'll see. Um, I don't know. What happened next? I'm getting my timelines confused.

#### Pat

We ate breakfast in the great hall. Well, you did. Eating is overrated. (No- I am not going to eat. So what if it's been like half a week to a week) Eventually, Danny and I went outside. We may have mentioned this but my wand hates me. Between how it changes my hair color and everything... Safe to say we don't get along. So I decided to summon my sword. My sword came, all the way from San Fran. It hit me in the head and I was out like a light. Danny, I don't remember the nest part very well...

#### Danny

Excuse me one moment-- \*heavy panting, several shuffling noises and a few alarming crashing noises accompanied by muffled cursing\* Sorry about that, I had to feed him. He gets cranky when he skips meals- so what if I'm making you sound like an old man, Pat? You're sure acting like it! Fine. Either way, I summoned my bow, quiver and daggers and helped Pat to the hospital wing. Pat, you can explain the headaches and stuff.

#### Pat

I hate eating. Never make me eat again, Doctor Girl. That was pure torture.

Yeah... When I woke up, the light hurt my head. It felt like a laser of pain hitting my brain at almost all times. We eventually got to the hospital wing. (Danny, I forgot to mention the pomegranate thing. So, liquids taste like pomegranates and solids like ash. Boom.) Madam Pomfrey gave me chocolate and potions. Ash and pomegranates. Mmmm, delicious.

#### Pat

That was sarcasm, you get really sick of pomegranate after a while

#### Danny

I know, βλάκας. So we basically spent the night, I did some research, and then this girl Lane came over to us and said that Trin died. I- Pat, you better take this part.

#### Pat

Um... (Why am I doing this part! Fair point, please stop crying)

We immediately started planning how to escape the school. The next morning, we went to the forest and asked the threstrals to take us back to NYC, where the funeral was being held. So we flew back and Eze wasn't feeling too well so we dropped Nezie at the hospital (That day, at breakfast when I was forced to eat, Danny saw Noah's shirt buttons done up wrong so... I know you know this, Dannikins. This is for the people listening or reading this.)

#### Danny

\*sniffle\* So we eventually follow Noah and Eze to the hospital and Rosie went to go see what was up. And keep in mind that she and Noah were on okayish terms, when Pat was struggling with the emotions again. Eventually I went after her and it turns out they're having a [REDACTED] baby! Like, the [ReDaCtEd, even though I'm sure yall know what goes here]!?!

#### Pat

\*Mutters about stupid previous gods and goddesses\* Those idiots. So, we went to Camp and after about a day, Rosie, Lane and the other Apollo kids delivered the Nezie baby. Gross. I proposed to my fiance', Rosie too.

#### Danny

Yep, this little bugger called me one of the best things that happened to him in his proposal speech. \*sniffles some more\* Gods, why am I so emotional lately?

#### Pat

Because Trin. And \*Ruffles Danny's hair\*

#### Danny

\*swats his hand away and glares\* Leave the hair alone. Periodt.

#### Pat

\*Snickers\* Like you left mine alone? \*Gestures to pink and rainbow hair\*

#### Danny

\*snickers back\* I've still never seen it as rainbow as when-

#### Pat

Aaaand now you shut up. We aren't there yet. \*Totally not blushing\* \*Casually changes subject\* Where were we?

#### Danny

Okay, so did we say that Ezie had her baby yet? Because she did. Her name is Aimee Rosaline C-something-something Bennet. I know, I have no idea what they were thinking with a name like that. But Rosie finally forgave Noah (Mostly) and she’s now little Aimee’s godmother.

#### Pat

We did but didn't say her name. And then, we started flying to Camp Jupiter on Three and the other thresterals. Danny, you may want to explain the next part. I hate him.

#### Danny

\*mutters\* You give me all the worst parts Pat, I swear. No— I do not! Ugh. So we land in New Rome, cross the Little Tiber, and talk with Terminus. Then Octavian comes along and Pat is an annoying older brother and doesn’t let me finish me rant to him. Very rude, kids. Don’t do it.

#### Pat

\*Thbttt\* Yeah yeah. Complain all you like. Also, you told that out of order. We landed in New Rome, talked with Terminus and Octavian. No, I did not make a face at his name! ... Maybe I did. We got probatio tablets, yada yada. Your turn.

#### Danny

MY turn? \*scoff\* You're the one who poofed, sir. But fine. Pat wandered off and the rest of us went to find the cohorts so we could get assigned.

## Chapter 4: We weren't throwing away our shot

#### Pat

"There's no need to call me Sir, professor" I walked off to find Jason, not knowing that he wasn't there. Don't touch my hair, Dannikins. No! My hair is not rainbow right now. Shush, Sister. A pain entered my arm but there wasn't a mark. Next thing I knew, I was in Hamilton with John Laurens. I thought I heard you talk about a note at some point?

#### Danny

Don't worry, there's no reason to be ashamed that Jason and Laurens are cute, Pat. \*sympathetic shoulder pat\* \*whispers\* Though Percy is still hotter--

#### Pat

Danny! I have a fiance! I'm not supposed to be looking at other... People. And Percy has a girlfriend already. Stop touching my hair. It's not *that* rainbow. Well, maybe it is...

#### Danny

I know Percy has a girlfriend! I'm simply acknowledging that Percy, Jason, and Laurens are all not hard on the eyes. Though yes, I would not recommend mentioning any of this to Rosie. Ah, living the single life out here is great. \*snickers\*

#### Pat

\*Sigh\* Thank the gods that Rosie is out of earshot. She better never find this or I'm in the doghouse.

#### Danny

You'd be six feet under and I'd be running for my life before she finds out I was talking to you about this, Pat. Let's be real. But, to be honest, Beck was a hottie too-- And yes, your hair is *totally* rainbow right now.

#### Danny

I see you aren't denying that Beck was hot--

#### Rosie

Hi! I’m Rosie, and— \*reads through post\* wAiT- Pat, what the fUdGe-

#### Rosie

What if I said that *Noah* was hot? I bet you wouldn’t like *that*, would you?

## Chapter 5: We get a little off topic

~Here we switch to third for a while~
Pat bit his lip, looking guiltily at Rosie. He looked like a kicked puppy."You're telling me, Dannikins." He murmured, gaze dropping to the ground
Noah walked over, holding Aimee. "Leave me out of your relationship problems! We're completely platonic now! I have Ezie and Aimee!"

Danny took his hand sympathetically.
Rosie pursed her lips. “I’m sorry, I overreacted,” she mumbled.
Pat pulled away from Danny, shaking his head "I'll be back to help narrate later. I need to think alone for a bit."
Rosie frowned. “I’m sorry,” she said quietly, iGnOrInG nOaH.
Pat backed away and left

Danny shook her head after him, feeling guilty that she got him into this.

Noah walked away again.
Rosie sat down, sighing. She buried her face in her hands. “Stupid, stupid idiot,” she muttered to herself.
Pat casually started taping by himself (\*First Person\*)

That was a mess. Ugh. Anygays, pretty much Laurens was being hot and took me to his house where I crashed, sleeping off the mead. I could actually taste the mead, which is new... (\*Back to third\*)
Danny went to find Pat.
Pat leaned against a tree, stopping the recording once again
Danny conveniently found Pat and leaned against the other side of the tree. “Sorry.”
Pat's hair was a pretty even mix of pink and rainbow with no brown in sight. "Don't worry about it. We'll sort it out."
“Still. I’m apollogizing anyways.” She was stubborn and persistent, you had to give her that.
Pat plucked a hair from his head and looked at it, seeing how it was half rainbow and half pink
Danny sidled closer to him, half smiling. “Who caught your eye now?”
"Stop that." Pat mumbled, his hair turning more rainbow. *Seriously, Pat. You have to stop thinking about cute guys.* He told himself
“Aww, my little bro— Right, sorry, sorry,” Danny cut herself off at his expression.
"And I'm your big brother." Pat snickered at Danny, ignoring where her sentence had been going

“Little. Unless I find an SO, then you can go into protective big bro mode and I can see who’d win between the two of you.” Danny corrected him smugly. “Unless, of course, I find a poly relationship—“

Pat flicked Danny's arm
She stuck her tongue out at him. “Fine. I’ll try to stay out of a poly relationship, m’kay?”
"That's not what I meant and you know it. I meant you calling me 'little'," Pat informed Danny
“Age before height, good sir.”
Pat stuck his tongue out at Danny childishly
She shrugged. “Better that than personality before beauty.”
Pat reached out to ruffle Danny's hair. Just to be annoying and fulfill his role as 'little' brother
"Don't. But you called me little brother. I have to live up to my label, Dannikins." Pat smugly smirkity smurked
She scowled and muttered about how only big brothers ruffled hair. Then she remembered, “Oh, yeah. Charlie tried to call me Dannikins.”
"You told him or her off?" Pat guessed
“Mhm. ThE aUdAcItY,” She began, scowling.
Pat snickered, not realizing that he had accidentally been taping this because apparently turning off a tape is harder than it seems
“oH, sHoOsH. YoU dOn’T LiKe iT wHeN aNyOnE eLsE cAlLs YoU pAtTiPoO eItHeR.”
"No OnE eLsE hAs DaReD, dAnNiKiNs"
“... iS tHaT bEcAUsE tHeY dOn’T kNoW oR bEcAuSe oF hOw FeArSoMe I aM?”
"BoTh?" Pat phrased it as a question
Danny glared at him. "hOw HeLpFuL."

"I aM kInG oF hElPfUlNeSs! BoW dOwN, dAnNy!" Pat did a superhero pose

"NeVeR, LiTtLe BrO."

Pat was tempted to tackle Danny like any brother would. He decided not to because Danny would beat him up. "I fLuFfInG dEmAnD yOu To BoW dOwN!!!"
"YoU cAn'T mAkE mE, LiTtLe BrO!" Danny teased.
"Oh YeS i CaN!" Pat bluffed
Danny gave him a look that said "prove it."
Pat rubbed his hands together before thrusting his hands towards Danny, wiggling his fingers "BoWwwWwwWWW dOwnNNnNNnNn!"
She blinked, clearly unimpressed.
"MaGiCCCcCcCCCc!!!!" Pat made little explosion motions, face coloring red

"You'll have to try harder than that, LiTtLe BrO."

Pat sighed and muttered about faulty empathy magic that doesn't do anything

Danny laughed and made a rainbow halo form around Pat's head.
Pat glanced at the halo "Great. It matches my hair." Pat's hair was almost completely rainbow with only a bit of pink and no brown.
"Mhm," She agreed, swirling the halo into pure white light. "Are you going to tell me why your hair is so rainbow now?"
"I may or may not have been thinking about John and trying to get my hair to stay a natural color." Pat admitted, stuffing his hands in his pockets
Danny forced her face to remain neutral and asked, "Did anything HaPpEn between you guys?"
"Nope. Far as I know, all we did was hang out and drink beer. Mead? Whatever. It was sweet and not pomegranate." Pat sighed as his hair turned completely rainbow
She let out a sigh of relief. "Good. What that the first thing you could actually taste?"

"Yep." Pat popped the 'p' "Pomegranate is disgusting, by the way."

Danny half smiled. "I was never a fan."
"Pomegranate in Spanish is granada. Cognate for granade." Pat said randomly
She nodded, wondering if he was feeling okay.
"Wonder what that says about Pomegranates..." He mused
"They're explodable?" Danny suggested.

"Hopefully." Pat started staring into space, eyes going unfocused

Danny leaned over and hugged Pat. He needed it. And not that she would ever admit it, but she needed it too. It was good to be hugged.

Pat hugged Danny back, his attention coming to her. He felt like just breaking down and sobbing about how horrible it had been to only taste ash and pomegranate. He didn't make a sound though, knowing those kinds of thoughts were selfish and he shouldn't.

Hugs. Lots and lots of hugs. Endless hugs. That was what Danny was thinking about as she continued hugging Pat tightly.

"You do realize that I'm not invulnerable... ?" Pat told Danny, more than a bit out of breath "I can be smushed by hugs"

"Right," She mumbled, loosening her hold slightly. "... Squished like a grape?"

"Um... Sure?"

She snickered and explained, "It's a movie reference."

"... That's not from a fantasy movie, huh.'

"Tangled, Pat. And you thought *I* was the uncultured swine."

"Yeah, yeah. Rub it in my face all you'd like." He mumbled

"Love you, Pat."

"Love ya too."

Danny smiled against his chest, still hugging him.

"Shortie." Pat remarked barely audibly

Danny heard him. Of course she did, they were literally right next to each other. "eXcUsE mE?"

Pat smirkity smurked "My little sister, the ShOrTiE"

"I'm only a few inches shorter than you!" Danny protested, getting a dangerous glint in her eye.=.

Pat didn't notice the glint, further endangering his life. "You're still shorter than me meaning I can call you shortie. Logic."

"You do not get to call me short *and* little. Pick your poison."

"Synonyms, Danny. Synonyms."

"Nope. Little implies younger while short is short. Not synonyms."

"Little sister. Little sister. One meaning short, one meaning younger. Boom."

"Annoying brother. Stabbable brother. Two similar words with completely different meanings."

"Those words are not similar- Oh. I'm being threatened."

Danny rolled her eyes. "No shist Sherlock."

Pat found that extremely funny and struggled not to laugh.

"You're a very stabbable brother who, as I was recently reminded, isn't invulnerable anymore." Danny glared at him.

Pat snickered

She pinched him exasperatedly.

"So you wanna start a pinch war, huh, Dannikins?" Pat asked, smurking

Danny raised an eyebrow at him. "Are you implying that you want a pinch war?"

Pat pinched Danny's arm "This means WAR!"

Danny pinched his arm and then his cheek.

"Youch." Pat pinched Danny's ear

Danny kicked his shin and then pinched the inside of his wrist. She fights dirty, okay?

Pat yelped "[redacted]"

"Coward."

Pat mumbled something about being hungry before saying "Can we get ice cream? You win."

Danny nodded quickly.

Pat rifled through his pockets, muttering in Latin

Danny watched him curiously.

"Pecunia..." He muttered more in Latin as he took some paperclips, a rubber band, a bunch of coins and pen out of one pocket.

Danny put a hand on his arm, "Hey, we can just walk into the ice cream store and look at the ice cream."

Pat nodded, still babbling in Latin before biting his tongue

Danny wrapped an arm around his waist and leaned her head on his shoulder, sighing contentedly.

"I'm sorry for dragging you into the drama between Rosie and I about John." Pat murmured

Rosie was somewhere crying.

Danny sighed. "No, it was my fault."

Pat rested his head on Danny's

"I was the one who got you talking about it," She continued. "I'm sorry."

"I wasn't exactly sneaky though, Dannikins." Pat plucked a hair from his head, looking at it. It was mostly brown

"It's not like you were expecting Rosie to overhear," Danny pointed out.

Pat started to respond but paused after realized he was talking in Latin again "Ugh."

Danny nodded and didn't say anything.

Pat coughed "Should've known, though."

"She's an overprotective stalker," Danny grumbled.

Pat swatted Danny "Don't talk about her that way, Danny."

Danny scowled and protested, "She is though!"

"That may be but you should shoosh."

Danny frowned but closed her mouth.

Pat didn't talk for a while after that

Danny didn't talk either.

Pat mumbled something in Latin that he couldn't find the right translation for in English.

Danny remained in silence.

Pat turned to Danny, repeating the phrase. "Why can't I find the translation?" He asked

Danny shrugged. "Some things are like that, I guess. They don't have a translation."

Pat started muttering to himself about how all things should have a translation, flipping back and forth between English and Latin constantly "All \*Latin\* need a translation. \*Latin\* are we supposed to \*Latin?"

"Yeah, I have no idea what you just said," Danny admitted.

Pat looked at Danny before shaking his head "I was just saying that everything should have a translation plus a choice word."

She shrugged.

Pat took out whatever they were using to record their adventures and switched it on

## Chapter 6:Back to the story

(\*To first person ooh ahh\*)

Well, Danny? Where were we?

Before we were talking about how sExY Percy and Laurens are? Um, Pat, you got poofed into Hamilton and let a note. Then Rosie and Lane got poofed too, and finally me. What happened before we got there?"

Shoosh about Percy and Laurens. All I did before you got there was chat with Laurens a bit. I can't remember the rest. I was DrUnK, remember?

Ah, yes. My little bro Pat got completely wasted with a total hottie without me. The woes of being single and brotherless. Anygays, Rosie and Lane got there first and woke up Pat, who was supposedly sleeping. Then I got there and we had a nice little chat.

You are impossible. And that chat was far from little, Danny.