((I do not own this book series. That honor goes to Mr. Riordan))

"PERCY!" screamed a voice I immediately recognized. It was a voice that I never wanted to hear in terror, Annabeth's. I looked up and saw her on the cliff over me. She was dangling from the ledge, her eyes and voice in terror as I saw her captor. The figure was dressed in all black, complete with a large hood, so I couldn't see their face.

"PERCY! Please, help me" I heard Annabeth cry.

"You know the deal, Jackson, your girlfriend or your precious camp."

The captor had a raspy voice, unfamiliar, so I couldn't figure out who it was. I also saw Annabeth freeze when it announced it's grounds of the deal.

"Look, I don't know who you are or what you want but please, let her go. She has nothing to do with this."

I was hoping that would do it.

"Actually, she does. She is a great influence on your choices and for that, she matters greatly. Now, would you hurry up? My arms are getting tired."

I was wrong,

"Percy, chose the camp. Forget me and chose the camp."

"No, Annabeth. Just hold on."

"I'm going to give you until that count of five to chose. If you haven't chosen by then, then I will decide for you. 5-4-3-"

"WAIT, please wait."

"-2-1. Oh I'm so sorry Mr. Jackson. But perhaps your camp members will help you get over Miss. Chase." As soon as he was done, it's hands let go and I froze as Annabeth fell to the ground.

"ANNABETH!"

I opened my eyes and found myself staring at my cabin ceiling. Sitting up, I clasped my hand to my face and took a breath.

"You okay?" I hear my brother, Tyson, say from across the room.

"Yeah, I'm fine. What time is it?"

"Seven."

"Man, I have to go meet Chiron in 10 minutes."

I quickly got up , put on the closet pair of jeans, a clean shirt, and some shoes, brushed my teeth and ran out the door. Running as fast as I could, I spotted Chiron waiting for me, outside the Big House.

"Ah, Percy. Good morning."

I quickly caught up with him and leaned on the rail as i spoke with a huff in my voice.

"Good Morning. i didn't know you got up this early."

"Normally, i don't but the mission i have for the two of you is very important."

"The two of us?"

"Yes, you and Annabeth."

I immediately felt my insides freeze. It's not that i hated Annabeth, she was my best friend, but lately i couldnt help feeling an odd wave whenever she is even mentioned.

"Good morning, Percy, Chiron."

I heard her voice from behind me and turned in my heels to face her.

"Ah Annabeth. Good morning."

She came to stand next to me and smiled once we meet eyes. If it wasn't for Chiron, we probabley would've stood there for hours.

"So the reason why i called you here was because the two of you have been chosen for an important escort mission."

ESCORT?!?

"Escort?!?" i asked.

Who were we, the FBI?

"Yes, Percy. A special escort mission given by Lady Aphrodite herself."

Annabeth's eyes grew and her voice stufled.

"You two are to go to the airport and pick up your escortee."

He gave us the keys to the van ((yes, we can drive)) and led us to it.

"Uh, do mind me asking who is it we have to pick up?" Annabeth asked.

"Well she is a very good friend of ours, not a demigod herself per se, but she has helped us a great number of times."

Oh no. Please dont let it be who i think it is.

"Evangeline de Salvi."

Oh my gods, it is who i think it is.