She whirled when the monster was almost on top of her. I thought the thing in her hands was an umbrella until she cranked the pump and the shotgun blast blew the giant twenty feet backwards, right into Nico's sword. "Nice one," Paul said. "When did you learn to fire a shotgun?" I demanded. My mom blew the hair out of her face. "About two seconds ago. Percy, we'll be fine. Go!
Rick RiordanHe was the class clown, the court jester, because he'd learn early that if you cracked jokes and pretended you weren't scared, you usually didn't get beat up. Even the baddest gangster kids would tolerate you, keep you around for laughs. Plus, humor was a good way to hide the pain
Rick RiordanLeo's biggest surprise: One look from Jason, and all three of them knew the game plan. When had that happened, that they could read each other so well?
Rick RiordanGrand buildings made her feel better--maybe because being in a place so permanent made her feel more permanent.
Rick RiordanShe was beautiful in combat. I know thatโs a crazy thing to say, especially after weโd just climbed a sewage waterfall, but her gray eyes sparkled when she was fighting for her life. Her face shone like a goddessโs, and believe me, Iโve seen goddesses. The way her Camp Half-Blood beads rested against her throatโOkay, sorry. Got a little distracted.
Rick RiordanThat's because we keep weapons int the attic, silly boy. Do you think this is the first time monsters have attacked our family?" "Weapons," Frank grumbled. "Right. I've never handled weapons before." Grandmother's nostrils flared. "Was that sarcasm, Fai Zhang?" "Yes, Grandmother." "Good. There may be hope for you yet.
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