At first I was protecting you two because I promised. Now even if I hadn't promised, I would. You two are like kittens to me. I won't fail you again." I'll admit I got a lump in my throat. I'd never been called someone's kitten before. Sadie sniffled. She brushed something from under her eye. "You're not going to wash us, are you?

She grabbed his face and pulled him into a kiss, which effectively shut him up.

"Percy, you're a brave guy," She said. "Just take the compliment. I swear, is it so hard?"

Behold!" Percy shouted. "The god's chosen beverage. Tremble before the horror of Diet Coke!

I should've blown more stuff up." -Coach Gleeson Hedge

Bast crouched down and began making weird chittering noises. Uh-oh. She was imitating birds. I'd seen enough cats do this when they were stalking. Suddenly my own obituary flashed in my head: Carter Kane, 14, tragically died in Paris wen he was eaten by his sister's cat, Muffin.

Tyson," I said "We're turning around!" Going the wrong way?" he asked. Always," I grumbled, but I steered the chariot towards the stands.