Annabeth stared out her palace window. She was frustrated. Women in Athens weren't given any freedom, and they had to stay indoors. Since she was the daughter of Athena, and of the king, she was allowed to study until she was 10, which was 3 years more than the average girl. Being a daughter of Athena, she was incredibly smart. Too bad she couldn't study more. That didn't stop her though.

Even after leaving school, she privately paid a tutor to teach her more, until she turned 16. She was 17 now. One year from her marriage. See, girls had to get married at 18, no exceptions. But she was hopeful. There was currently an on-going war between Athens and another city. The city had Poseidon has its patron, and the two cities were at war. Athens was currently losing, during to its weak navy and the other's strong one. Athens had had a powerful navy, but since Poseidon was an enemy, the navy got disabled.

Annabeth sighed. The other city, Atlantis, was powerful. She was sure that one day Athens would lose to Atlantis. There was no way to win. Athens didn't have the best army, but it was pretty good. But in a recent battle, Poseidon (the earth-shaker) took off about half of the army. The Earth rumbled and they were gone. For good.

She was scared. To be honest, who wasn't? She had no freedom, and her city is about to go down. It was her city, but she wasn't allowed to do anything. She was a girl. Just a husband's piece of property. You see, in every country besides Egypt and Africa, husbands had complete ownership of their wives. They could sell them into slavery and whatnot. Women weren't even allowed to make suggestions.

Annabeth had 3 siblings:

Andromeda: She was the prettiest of the seven, and acts so vain and whatnot. She was a daughter of the Queen. She can be caring at times.

Leah: She was really pretty, but average. The middle child. Daughter of the Queen.

Malcolm: Complete nature-lover, loved the outdoors, and hates being caged in. Since he's a boy, he can go outside whatever. The oldest, and Annabeth's closest. He sometimes teaches her what he learns. Is protective of her. Will assume the throne. You see, in case of confusion, Athena was not the Queen, but Annabeth was treated like a princess because Athena is the most respected woman in Athens, the Queen right after her. But her siblings, except for Malcolm, treated her like an outcast.

She was a piece of trash to them, not worthy of being in the castle. The queen didn't like Annabeth herself, but Annabeth wasn't fond of her either. Her dad loved her, and she loved him. Her mother never visited her. She didn't care. According to her father, her mother was the most loving mother. Annabeth had beautiful princess curls, and stormy gray eyes. She loved them. She was short though. Annabeth was only 5'5. She hated it. She knew how to play most instruments, and excelled at most sports, except swimming. She basically drowns. Not a huge fan of water.

A flash was heard. She turned around. There was a woman who looked strikingly like Annabeth. She had the same hair and curls, but was tall. She put 2 and 2 together. "Mom?" The woman smiled. "Oh, Annabeth how you've grown. I saw you when you were born." Annabeth went and hugged her. "Oh mom." The woman hugged her.

"You are my favorite child" Annabeth beamed. "But I have bad news" Annabeth frowned. "What is it? It must be important since you came to me" Athena smiled sadly. "Athens WILL lose the war. Atlantis plans to take over and burn the city to the ground, and sell all of us into slavery. And I've seen their plans, they will succeed." Although Annabeth knew this all along. "I thought we had more time."

Athena shook her head. "Poseidon had a son, who was a demigod, but was so powerful, that he was turned into a god. He is a major god, of the time, tides, desire, emotions, and elements." Annabeth gasped. That powerful? Athena continued. "He will tip the scales, and I predict Athens will go down in 2 weeks." Annabeth had tears in her eyes. This couldn't be happening. Her home, her family, it all would be gone.

Athena looked down at Annabeth. "Annabeth, this is up to you, but I offered them a deal." Annabeth looked at her suspiciously. "What deal?" "Well, I will hand them Athens, and they will become rulers. They won't burn the town, and minimal slavery, hopefully. Poseidon will become main patron, while I minor." Annabeth looked shocked. "Mom, if you do that, then the royal bloodline of Athens will be lost. What about my siblings? And dad?" Athena looked teary. "They will have to step down. Poseidon will rule. And about the royal bloodline…." She trailed off.

"What about it?" Athena grimaced. "I have also given you to them. You will marry the prince, and become his wife. It will be terrible, for I do not know how he will treat you, and I can't make him do anything. You will be more of his slave than his wife, and will be there for him. I'm sorry for this. If you want, I can cancel off the deal." Annabeth grimaced. She would lose even more freedom than she currently had. He was atlantian. He would probably treat her like trash. She was going to say no, when she realized: This was her duty. She was meant to sacrifice her liberty and freedom, for the city. She had to do this.

With tears in her eyes, she looked to her mother. "I'll do it." Athena hugged her daughter. "I'm sorry for this Annabeth. I'm really, truly, sorry." Annabeth nodded, and sobbed. The first time she met her mother, she was told of depressing news. She pulled from the hug and looked at her mother. "Who is it, and how old is he?" Athena replied "He's the major god I told you of, and he's 18." Annabeth was confused. "Wait, if he's immortal and I'm mortal, how would that work?" Athena smiled. "You are to be given partial-immortality." She said it as if it were a good thing. Now Annabeth had to be like this forever.

Athena frowned. "I'm sorry child, I must go. I'll visit you again tomorrow." Annabeth was listening. She walked to her bed, and flopped on it. Her life was gone, but her city was safe. Athena flashed away sadly. As soon as she was gone, Annabeth sobbed, and cried herself to sleep.

The next morning.

Annabeth woke up. She wanted to cry, but gathered herself. She was a princess. At least for now. She will do her duty, and will be strong. She wanted to see Malcolm. She knocked on his door. He didn't open. "Malcolm" She half-yelled. He opened the door and glared at her. "What is it?" Annabeth felt hurt. "I wanted to talk" Malcolm slammed the door in her face. She felt so hurt. What was up with Malcolm?

She walked through palace, deep in thought. She found her father, looking depressed. "Are you okay, father?" He looked up. "Annabeth, My daughter" He hugged her. "What's wrong father?" He looked sad. "Athena just told me the news. Your siblings and I will be imprisoned." Annabeth looked stricken. "What?" "Yeah, we are not to rule. But you my sweet daughter" He cupped her cheeks, "Will marry the prince. I am only sorry that you will marry him, and in the worst conditions." Annabeth felt sad and curious. "What conditions?" He sighed. "Sit down, and I'll tell you." Annabeth sat down, and he did too.

"I was told, that you are to be his slave, but this marriage will go on because Athens' needs royal bloodline in the rulers. Your siblings would've been picked, but Poseidon wanted a child of Athena. You were the only one. You are to follow his every command, and no telling him what to do. He's also a major god, while you are to be given partial-immortality." Annabeth knew most of this, but still felt the pain as if it was fresh. She felt so sad. "I don't even know what he looks like" She said sadly.

The king smiled a sad smile. "There will be a ball in Atlantis, for the conquer of Athens. You are invited to go. There you will meet the prince." Annabeth sighed. She was invited, but she had to go. "I will father." A knight came up, and whispered something in the king's ear. "I'm sorry my dear child, I have to go." Annabeth nodded. She continued walking the palace, and finally went to her room. She sat on her bed, deep in thought.

"You are definitely a child of mine. Such a deep thinker" "Mom?" She turned around. Athena was standing there. "Why are you here?" Athena smiled. "My daughter is going to a ball. I want her to look her best." Annabeth smiled. Her mother was going to actually help her. She felt a bond.

Athena smiled. She brought Annabeth to a chair. "Just for you, I had Aphrodite give me make up lessons" They both chuckled. Athena applied very light layer of make-up, for she believed in natural beauty. Annabeth had no problem with this. Then Annabeth was allowed to pick a pair of earrings. She picked bright owl earrings. And the perfect pair of gray heels. Finally the dress.

Her mother smiled. "I have two very beautiful options for dresses. You can pick a lace grey, in honor of our kingdom" Annabeth knew she would pick this one "Or you can wear a stunning sea-green one, in honor of the new prince." Annabeth wanted the lace grey, but she loved sea-green. She should also please the new kingdom. "I'll take the sea-green one." Athena smiled, as if she knew this. She snapped her fingers, and on Annabeth was the most beautiful dress Annabeth had ever seen. As a princess, that was something. The sea-green was beautiful. She loved the shade.

Finally it was time to go. Athena hugged her tight, and flashed her with her, to Atlantis. When Annabeth opened her eyes, she saw there was a light bubble so she could breathe. She was scared. She didn't like the water, and she was getting married to the prince of it. She walked in alone, for Athena wasn't invited. The guard saw her and gaped. The other shut his mouth. "That's the new slave" he whispered to the other one. They both laughed. Annabeth felt hurt, but walked on. As she walked inside, it was beautiful. There were sea shells, and bright growing plants. It was so beautiful. She walked around, and noticed no one would get close to her, except other Athenians. She didn't mind, because she was studying the architecture.

She finally heard a voice behind her. "You must be?" She turned, to see a blue person, with bright sea-green eyes, and a tail fin. He gave off an aura of immense power, and Annabeth felt like bowing. So she didn't. She was wary, because this man seemed scary, and.…blue. Are all merman like this? He laughed at her expression. "Is it the blue?" She was dumbstruck. "Well, would you like a tour?" Annabeth regained her expression. "How do you know who I am?" He looked at her. Annabeth looked and realized that everyone else was either green or blue.

"I guess a tour wouldn't hurt"

That entire night, he showed her the palace. How he knew where everything was, was unknown to her. "How do you know the entire palace?" "Well, all mermen were allowed to enter one night, and I felt like exploring." "It's beautiful." "Thank you." Annabeth laughed. "I didn't mean you." He smiled. He then led her to a balcony. It overlooked the sea. Annabeth was breath-taken. "Oh gosh" The merman chuckled. Annabeth turned to him. "I never got your name." He realized it too. "I'm Perseus, but my friends call me Percy. You're a friend." Annabeth laughed at the way he said it. "Nice to meet you Percy, I'm Annabeth." "Well nice to meet you Annabeth" He kissed her hand. She laughed.

"You are a charming young man-er merman" He laughed. He noticed her still a bit distanced. "Does my appearance disturb you?" "A bit, I'm just a little unhinged because of tail-fins and blue skin." He laughed. "Well I ca-" He never got to finish his sentence. A huge horn blowed. "Excuse me, I have to go" He spoke, and quickly left. "Wait." He turned around. "Yes?" "How do I get back?" He laughed. "You're lost aren't you?" Annabeth nodded. "Just go and take a left all the way down. "Thank you" He nodded.

He went, and Annabeth went on her way. She got back to the throne room, and saw that the royal family was about to get seated. Somebody would announce their names, and they would sit down.

"Please calm down, for the royal family has arrived. For the comfort of the Athenians, the royal family will take on a human appearance." The Athenians looked somewhat relieved. Annabeth was too. "Announcing our fearless leader: POSEIDON" A 40-year old man took his seat, in the middle, the hugest seat. The voice blared again. "And our amazing queen: AMPHTRITE" everybody clapped again, and a beautiful woman took her seat next to Poseidon. Annabeth had to admit, they didn't look so mean or scary. "Announcing our second prince: TRITON" There was forced clapping, and a conceited man took his throne. He seemed conceited at least. She wondered where the prince was.

The voice seemed hesitant. "The prince is running a bit late, never mind here he is." Annabeth looked eagerly, and sadly. "Announcing our crown prince, who was recently turned into the god of TIME, TIDES, DESIRE, EMOTIONS, AND ELEMENTS: PERSEUS-UH PERCY" A man who looked 18 took his seat. The crowd cheered the loudest. He gave off an amazing aura, and yet the aura still seemed held back. He was incredibly handsome, and some Athenians were swooning. So were some Atlantians. He seemed familiar. Then it hit her. He was the young merman.

"AND OUR YOUNG PERCY IS TO BE MARRIED" lot of cheers and aww rang out. "TO AN ATHENIAN" There were boos. Annabeth didn't like that. "THE ROYAL FAMILY HAS WON ATHENS, AND OUR YOUNG PERCY IS TO MARRY THEIR PRINCESS" lots of boos rang out. "BUT DON'T WORRY, SHE IS TO BE HIS SLAVE TOO." Everybody cheered, and Annabeth felt so embarrassed. They really hated Athenians didn't they? But then she noticed the Percy looked uncomfortable. He was so nice to her. He was probably acting. He probably wanted to just trick her, and then he'll be mean and cruel. Gods, she was doomed.

"IN FACT, THE WOMAN HE IS TO BE MARRIED WITH IS HERE TONIGHT" Percy looked eagerly everywhere, wanting to see his bride. Everybody looked among themselves in confusion, and Annabeth wanted to run. "PLEASE CHEER FOR: ANNABETH CHASE" A spotlight shone on her. The crowd parted for her. Percy seemed to study her. She wanted to melt into the floor.

()()()()()()()

Hey guys, if you don't like this, no need to be hateful. I just had this idea and wanted to try it out. Please be considerate if you review. I hope you enjoy.