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Percy Jackson, you are officially way past late at this point. I miss you so much.

In other news, I've read every single book on architecture that the Storybook Library has to offer.

( filtered to carl grimes )

I regret to inform anyone who knew Nikola Tesla that he has seemingly returned home. If there is any business or matters that regarded him, I am more than willing to step up and do my best to help. While I'm certainly not Nikola, I have known him for many, many years.

Although he has the habit of popping up when you least expect it. I wouldn't count him gone for very long.

So you know how Wolverine promised to take me to burgers and then totally stood me up?

He's gonna make it up to me by bringing burgers. Make sure you're home for dinner tomorrow.

Who has chocolate pudding they're willing to share with me?

Also, I need help with algebra.

All right. Like Principal Coulson said, classes will be staring at the Elementary, Junior High and High Schools, as well as the Community College, on September 2, which is this Tuesday. For those of you who don't know me, I'm Kitty Pryde, the town's educational advisor.I'll be taking registration for any recent arrivals, as well as updating information for our other residents. All children and teens eighteen and under are required to register for school. Please use the following form to provide your information, or that of your child, and we'll get everyone into the system and registered for classes.

<b>Student's Name:</b> <b>Age & Date of Birth:</b> <b>Parent or Guardian:</b> <b>Former Level of Schooling:</b> <b>Any Special Needs:</b>

We'll be doing one on one counseling for high school and college students, to help them pick classes. We will also be working with any students who have special requirements outside of typical academic programs, in order to best help them. The first week here is spent helping people to settle in, as we know there are often unique circumstances for our students.

Additionally, we could use some more help at the Youth Center, as several of our staff have been sent back to their own realities. If you have any interest in working there, please either contact me here or email me your information at pryde.katherine@storybrooke.gov. We'll be having an open house next weekend so we hope to see you all there.

Thank you all very much and we appreciate your help and cooperation.

I'm Beth and I just want to go home...

Even though there's no home anymore. Dad's gone. Maggie's gone... Everyone's gone. Guess it's better than ...

( filtered: LUKE CASTELLAN )

Hi.

At least it's better than Tarta
Percy where are you?

My name is Annabeth Chase. I'm a recent arrival. Can't say that I've ever been to Maine before.

I guess this is more interesting than Elysium.

Who needs peace and bliss anyway. Contentment gets old after a while.

Charlie? Are you here? Because I'm taking back any nice things I said if you aren't.

I know there's a war going on back home, and I miss Percy and my friends, but I'm lot happier here than I was back home, at least I was the first time I was here. I'm still happier here, even though I really miss everyone. I'm worried about what's going on back home, but I like that I can be normal here. That my friends and I don't have to worry about fighting in some war for the gods or stop the end of the earth or prophecies or getting attack my monsters any second of the day. Two of my friends that died back home can be married and maybe have a family of their own someday. Percy and I could maybe have that someday, too, if he ever came back. It's sometimes too quiet here, and I admit I get restless sometimes, but I find something to do. I love going to the library and spending time there. I love going to high school like a normal teenager, and I love having an after school job. I might be selfish for liking these things so much but it's really nice to not worry about half the things I'm used to worrying about.

Back here again, huh? I guess that isn't too bad. I mean, I am fighting a war back home, but this place isn't that horrible, I guess.

Hello again, Storybrooke. For those of you that didn't meet me last time, I'm Annabeth Chase.

I can safely say this ranks as one of the weirdest things that has ever happened to me and that's speaking of someone who has technically died. Twice. On the bright side, I don't have to go back to school and the age gap between me and my boyfriend is more normal-sized again.

You know, not that it bothered me when I was 17, but it's nice to be an actual adult.

It seems like I was gone a couple of days. I hope I didn't miss anything important.

This is so strange. I remember this place. I was only gone for a few days, but it feels so much longer.

Percy? Please tell me you're still here.

Thalia is gone. So are Charlie, Silena, and Clarisse.

This sucks. Thalia and Clarisse go back to fighting a war, and Charlie and Silena go back to being dead.

I need to hit something. Anyone want to spar?

I love the holidays. I know it's not really Christmas yet, but I'm getting into the Christmas spirit.

And apparently baking way too much.

Does anyone want cookies? Or cupcakes? Or brownies? Because I sort of...overbaked. A lot.

I'd like to say this is the strangest thing that's happened to me. But I don't think that would be right.

Annabeth? Are you here? Someone said you were. Please be here.

Posted via Journaler.

[The PDA beeps, and buttons can be heard being pressed. Annabeth squeals, but she doesn't sound quite like herself.]

This is so strange, Pascal! What is this place? I don't think this is on our way to see the lanterns...

[She lets out a gasp.]

Eugene! Where is he? He'll know where we are!

[Annabeth can be heard running around her apartment, calling for Eugene. When she stops, she sounds very nervous.]

I don't understand, Pascal! Where could he be? How are we supposed to go see the lanterns if we don't know where are?

[OOC: Because I've been away from my computer for the past couple of days, which is why this is up now as opposed to Friday. So Annabeth is currently Rapunzel <3]

You know, I've never been trick-or-treating before.

Yes, I know what it is. But it's not really something demigods do.

[Filtered to PJO-Verse]

Are any of you guys going?

Holy magical portals, Batman!

So...just to be sure I got this right, I'm in Maine and this is a magical town full of fairytale people? Just checking...but I'm not going to wake up to chipmunks dusting am I?

Silena and I got married.

Does anyone have an old bicycle they're not using? I need the metal.

I'm so glad I didn't have to deal with that whole thing. I mean, I can deal with weirdness, don't get me wrong, but I would not want to be a guy. Gross.

Piper, Drew, we should do something. Halloween is coming up, we can go shopping for costumes.

( Charlie )

Want to be my date for whatever Halloween shenanigans happen, Mr. Beckendorf?

So, I think I need a Halloween costume. I haven't dressed up in a long time, but this year it feels like I should. I mean, there's got to be Halloween parties going on. I just don't know what I should dress up as. I should probably ask Annabeth what she's thinking of. I am so glad she's a girl again. That was weird.

I have my girl parts back!

Percy, you can have your clothes back.

...Except for those really comfy sweatpants. Those are mine now.

Being a woman again is amazing. I never thought I'd be this happy to be the gender I was born.

[Filtered to Glenn Rhee]

Where are you? I need you. Now.



[Filtered to Daryl Dixon]

I guess it's time for me to stop teasing and actually follow through with things.



[Filtered to Rick Grimes]

I am a horrible person. Also, I will return your clothes soon, I just need to wash them.

I still need a costume for the Halloween dance. Does anyone want to go shopping with me? It's always easier to pick something when I have a second opinion!

It's honestly not so bad being a guy.

The only thing I'm having trouble with is being freakishly tall. I've hit my head on so many low hanging things it is ridiculous.

I swear, if my boyfriend is the next guy to wake up with breasts, I'm going to punch someone.

Being a demi-god, I'm used to dealing with some pretty weird stuff.

...But I think waking up as a guy tops all of that. I'll take monsters to fight over this any day.

Percy, can I borrow some clothes please?

Um, so, someone PLEASE tell me why I'm stuck in some lame town that reminds me of depressing places I'd NEVER go? And I have none of my CLOTHES and most importantly, my PINK EYELINER??? How can I LIVE without my pink eyeliner?? I don't suppose there's a Sephora in this lame town?

I'm told there are other Camp Halfblood people here so...hello!

And for all you cute boys out there, I'm Drew.

Luke is gone.

This sucks. First Piper and Leo, then Silena and Jason, and now Luke.

Silena is gone.

I really like going to school here. It's still strange to not worry about being attacked by monsters constantly, but I actually like it. Normal isn't so bad.

School is rapidly approaching so we need to embrace what is left of our summer and have some fun. Which is why I am suggesting a game. Not just any game, my friends, oh no! The best game for fun and potential trouble.

Let's play Truth or Dare!

Comment here and anyone can answer with a truth or a dare!

Hey, everyone.

My name is Kitty Pryde. Back in my own reality, I was the Headmistress of the Jean Grey School for Higher Learning. Here in Storybrooke, I've been working with Mayor Mills to set up a communal space for all the youth, both local and displaced.

Basically, the point is that the Storybrooke Youth Center will be opening soon, to give the kids and teenagers in Storybrooke a place to hang out and have fun in a safe environment. There will be areas for athletic activity, as well as places to socialize, and even to study once school rolls around. What we're hoping is that we can create a space where the young people in town can interact in a safe environment that promotes positive attitudes.

The point of this post is that the center will need staff. I will be running things, along with my colleague, Logan Howlett, but we definitely need more people in order to get this operation up and running. If you're interested, please contact me here, or you can email your information to me at pryde.katherine@storybrooke.gov. We really appreciate any support that we can get.

Also, classes will be staring at the Elementary, Junior High and High Schools, as well as the Community College, on September 3, the Tuesday following labor day. All children and teens under the age of eighteen are required to register for school. Please use the following form to provide your information, or that of your child, and we'll get them into the system so that they're registered for classes.

<b>Student's Name:</b> <b>Age & Date of Birth:</b> <b>Parent or Guardian:</b> <b>Former Level of Schooling:</b> <b>Any Special Needs:</b>

We'll be doing one on one counseling for high school and college students, to help them pick classes. We will also be working with any students who have special requirements outside of typical academic programs, in order to best help them.

Thank you all very much and we appreciate your help and cooperation.

So, looks like I'm roomies with Nico now. This should be interesting.

[Filtered Away From Law Enforcement/Town Officials]

Okay, this is probably going to be a lost cause, but I'm asking anyway. There wouldn't happen to be a forge or anything like that here, would there?

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeah hey guys, what the Hades just happened?

I was curious, is there anyone else here from New York? I guess I'm curious about the differences between my New York and other dimensions or universes or whatevers New York. Does that make sense? Then again, a lot of the stuff that happened in my New York, mortals wouldn't have even known exactly what was happening.

[Filtered to demi-gods]

Are any of you guys like really restless? I know that the likelihood of a monster attack here is low, at least not like at home, but I keep finding myself looking over my shoulder when I'm out.

Luke! LOOK WHO WAS HIDING IN MY BAG!

Can we keep him? Please?

So, I'm pretty confused right now. One minute I am about to blow up a ship of monsters and then the next, I'm here.

Um, I'm Charles Beckendorf. Could someone tell me where I am?

I'm sorry I haven't been around much. I think I'm having a bit of hard time adjusting to not having anyone inside my head but myself. Also, there is the guilt that I should be home helping but I'm sure everyone is going through that but to a far bigger degree It's bizarre. I haven't spoken in Haiku or fallen and there have been no bloody noses. I guess there is a readjustment period for everyone.

Anyway! I want to throw a slumber party. A little bit of teenage normalcy before I succumb and apply to the art store for a job. Whose in? Bianca are you okay with it?

Hello! I was told that I could introduce myself here and find people I know. So that's what I'm doing.

This was kind of weird for about five minutes, until I realized that I wasn't dead. I then assumed that the gods are playing some kind of weird trick because they realized I wasn't a hero at all and I deserved to be, but then I decided that it probably wasn't the case. At least, I hope it's not the case. No offense, gods, if you can hear/see/read this! I'm just kind of over a lot of things.

Anyway, then I realized that I was alive and that's kind of awesome. Don't get me wrong! Elysium is a pretty awesome place, but not being dead? Kind of a plus side in my life right now.

Oh, and of course I forgot to introduce myself because I'm a special snowflake. I'm Silena Beauregard, daughter of Aphrodite. I don't suppose anyone has seen a large guy about a million feet tall and nice and bulky that goes by Beckendorf? Orrr Luke Castellan? I'd also be pretty happy with that, but I'd really like Charlie. (No offense, Luke! You'll always be my bro.)

[Filtered to PJO-verse]
Hey. So...I'd been debating whether I should say anything or if I should just leave you guys alone, and I decided I needed to say this.

First, I know that there's no apology that could ever make up for what I did. People, including some of you, died because of what I made happen and what I let happen. I'm not saying any of this because I want any of you to forgive me. I know I don't deserve that, and I don't expect it. I'm saying this because I'm trying to do the right thing this time around, and I think that has to include facing what I did before.

So...I'm sorry. I can't even say how much. I won't go through any of the explanation unless somebody wants me to, because I don't really think it's important - I did what I did, and it was wrong. I just want you all to know that I don't want to hurt anyone anymore, and I'm going to do my best not to bother anybody here, especially not any of you. If you do want to talk to me, or yell at me, or anything else, let me know. I'll be around.

And I guess that's it. Thanks for reading.
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Huh.

Did Hera do this too?

Not trying to be a spoil sport, but I kinda need to get back to Rome. And my friends. They won't find the Doors of Death without me.

I never thought I'd enjoy something as normal as job hunting so much.

They'll laugh at the oracle.
She did not see this coming.
A little warning next time.

My life gets weirder every year.

Well, a town in Maine is better than Tartarus, I guess. Even though I do have something really important I need to do at home.

Introductions, I guess. I'm Annabeth Chase. Would anyone mind telling me if they've seen anyone named Percy Jackson, Jason Grace, Piper McLean, Leo Valdez, Hazel Levesque, or Frank Zhang around? Or even a Thalia Grace?

So I know there was some get-together at Granny's like...the night I got here, I think, but I didn't make it and I know a lot of other teens have shown up since.

Who's up for our own teens-only bonfire on the beach tonight?