If Anybody Felt Worse Than I Did,

I Headed Towards The Mountain, Which Was An Almost Irresistible Beacon To My Storm Self. It Glowed With Heat, Pressure, And Turbulence—everything A Little Dust Devil Like Me Could Want.

Sometimes, It Takes Us A While To Appreciate Something New, Something That Might Change Us For The Better.

Don't Untie Me," She Said, "no Matter What Happens Or How Much I Plead. I'll Want To Go Straight Over The Edge And Drown Myself." "are You Trying To Tempt Me?" "ha-ha.

Before I Could Do Anything Rash, A Familiar Voice Behind Me Said, "hello, Sadie." The Other Girls Let Out A Collective Gasp. My Pulse Quickened From "slow Walk" To "fifty-meter-dash." I Turned And Found That-yes, Indeed-the God Anubis Had Crashed Our Dance.

"boys," Annabeth Interrupted, "i'm Sure You Both Would've Been Wonderful At Killing Each Other. But Right Now You Need Some Rest."