Percy gets into a fight with Nancy and accidentally makes a puddle of water appear, causing the school nurse to react with surprise and fear. The nurse also mentions that his mom sent him a special pen, which she seems to be terrified of. Percy is confused and scared, feeling like he's losing control of his own life. He's already lost his mom to a mysterious illness, and now he's starting to believe that he's different, powerful, and maybe even dangerous. The chapter ends with Percy wondering what is happening to him and what his life will be like now that he knows the truth about his father.