“ [Piper] rushed to get dressed. By the time she got up on deck, the others had already gathered—all hastily dressed except for Coach Hedge, who had pulled the night watch. Frank’s Vancouver Winter Olym… Rick Riordan
“ Aphrodite, [Annabeth] said. Venus? Hazel asked in amazement. Mom, Piper said with no enthusiasm. Girls! The goddess spread her arms like she wanted a group hug. The three demigods did not oblige. Haze… Rick Riordan
“ Percy pulled Annabeth close and kissed her...long enough for it to get really awkward for Piper, though she said nothing. She thought about the old rule of Aphrodite's cabin: that to be recognized as… Rick Riordan
“ Percy and Hedge lay on the deck, looking exhausted. Hedge was missing his shoes. He grinned at the sky, muttering, Awesome. Awesome. Percy was covered in nicks and scratches, like he’d jumped through… Rick Riordan
“ Piper was maybe the most impressive. She fenced with the giantess Periboia, sword against sword. Despite the fact that her opponent was five times larger, Piper seemed to be holding her own. The godde… Rick Riordan
“ Piper McLean, [Annabeth] grumbled, that was without a doubt the dumbest risk I've ever seen anyone take, and I date a dumb risk-taker. Rick Riordan
“ Jason muttered And I saw something...Really terrible.That was Hera, Thalia grumbled, Her Majesty, the Loose Cannon.That's it, Thalia Grace, Said the goddess. I will turn you into and aardvark, so help… Rick Riordan
“ Piper gave Lit a friendly sorry-about-that smile. Even with her hair messed up and wearing two-day-old clothes, she looked extremely cute, and Jason felt a little jealous she was giving Lit that smile… Rick Riordan
“ Commander Tool Belt Jason said.Bad Boy Supreme Piper said.Chef Leo the Tofu Taco Expert.They laughed and told stories about Leo valdez, their best friend. They stayed on the roof until dawn rose, and… Rick Riordan
“ Jason turned to Leo. Do you think you can fly this thing?Um… Leo put his hand on the side of the helicopter, concentrating hard, as if listening to the machine.Bell 412HP utility helicopter, Leo said.… Rick Riordan
“ I don't deserve you.You're not allowed to say that.Why not?It's a breakup line. Unless you're breaking up-Jason leaned over and kissed her. The colors of the Roman afternoon suddenly seemed sharper, a… Rick Riordan
“ Besides, Reyna will do what she can to slow things down. She's still on our side. I know she is. You trust her. Piper's voice sounded hollow, even to herself. Look Pipes. I told you, you've got nothin… Rick Riordan
“ Blackjack, Percy said, this is Piper and Jason. They're friends.The horse nickered.Uh, maybe later, Percy answered.Piper had heard that Percy could speak to horses, being the son of the horse lord Pos… Rick Riordan
“ So…these Pillars of Hercules. Are they dangerous?Annabeth stayed focused on the cliffs. For Greeks, the pillars marked the end of the known world. The Romans said the pillars were inscribed with a Lat… Rick Riordan
“ He also didn't mind Piper's using him for a pillow. She had a cute way of breathing when she slept - inhaling through the nose, exhaling with a little puff through the mouth. He was also disappointed… Rick Riordan
“ Percy looked at his friends. I'm getting tired of this guy's shirt.Combat time? Piper grabbed her horn of plenty. Rick riordan the mark of athena
“ Gods of Olympus. Piper stared at Leo. What happened to ?His hair was greased back. He had welding goggles on his forehead, a lipstick mark on his cheek, tattoos all over his arms, and a T-shirt that r… Rick Riordan
“ Piper and Hazel were ready to go, but first Annabeth turned to Percy, who was leaning on the starboard rail, gazing over the bay. Annabeth took his hand. What are you going to do while we’re gone?Jump… Rick Riordan
