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Chapter 1: Graduation
Author's Note: This story is set a year after the end of Queens Revenge.
Percy's POV
I just received my diploma from Goode High School, I'm now officially a high school graduate. It feels pretty good and I know some people believed I would never graduate, but my last two years in school were great. I finished this last year with all A's except for a B in English, my worst subject. I graduated the most improved student in my class, Paul and my mom were incredibly proud of me. Paul just finished taking my picture, I'm mean pictures. You would think that one picture would be enough, but Paul had to take my picture with every teacher and it seemed like every other graduate. Also, I thought one photo in front of school would be enough, but Paul wanted like fifty different angles. Suffice to say I was tired of cameras and posing by the time we were ready to leave. Annabeth couldn't make my graduation because she was graduating at the same time on the other side of the city. My mom and Annabeth's dad planned a combined graduation party for us at a nice private restaurant uptown, so we were now on our way there. My little sister Zoe was now two years old, she was in her car seat and I was playing with her. She's a beautiful little girl and my mom is definitely a doting mother. We reached the restaurant, I helped Zoe out of her car seat and carried her into the restaurant. I was still wearing my cap and gown. Annabeth ran up to me in her cap and gown as well.
"Seaweed brain, congratulations!" Annabeth said, as she kissed me on the cheek and proceeded to pull a happily squealing Zoe out of my arms.
"Congratulations, wise girl. Don't hug my little sister too tight." I said sarcastically.
"I can't help it, she's so cute." Annabeth said as she tickled Zoe's belly.
Paul and mom walked in behind us, Annabeth handed over Zoe to my mom and we proceeded into our private room in the restaurant. Mr. and Mrs. Chase were already seated with Annabeth's brothers Bobby and Matthew. We all greeted each other and sat down for our celebration. Then out of the blue three bright lights appeared. When the lights faded, standing before us were Poseidon, Athena and Theseus. It was always interesting having gods as close family members.
Annabeth and I ran up to them and hugged each one of them. Then the rest of the greetings commenced, except everybody was fascinated by Zoe, put a two year old in a room and she'll take all of the attention. Well, I couldn't blame them she was a pretty cute kid.
Paul stood up and grabbed a glass of wine and proposed a toast, "I would like to congratulate our favorite graduates Annabeth and Percy, we wish both of you the best in college, continue to make us proud." Everyone clapped and I stood up and cleared my throat.
"I have an announcement, that I've known about for a month now, but I was keeping it a secret until I had everyone here in one place. I know you've all been speculating where I was going to college. I know Annabeth knows where I applied, but I hold an acceptance letter from the school I've chosen to attend in my hand." I said, holding the letter up in the air. Everyone looked at me and yelled at the same time, "Come on, seaweed brain!"
I laughed out loud and said, "I'm going to the State University of New York Maritime School or SUNY Maritime, your looking at their newest student Cadet Jackson."
Everyone clapped and Annabeth stood up and kissed me on the cheek. I was feeling pretty good. Poseidon stood up and asked, "So Percy your going to the maritime college what is your major, son?"
I looked at my dad and smiled, "Well, I've applied for and have been accepted as a triple major in Oceanography, Marine Engineering and Annabeth's favorite Naval Architecture." I said.
Annabeth hugged me and said, "I knew you could do it seaweed brain!"
Everyone congratulated me and then Theseus stood up and everyone became silent.
"I want to congratulate both Annabeth and Percy. You have made all of us proud. I know you both will be going to camp tomorrow and it will be your last summer as campers, but I hope both of you will return as counselors next year. The place wouldn't be the same without both of you." Theseus said proudly.
Everyone clapped again. Annabeth stood up and gestured for everyone to listen, "I want to thank all of you for your support. I know I speak for Percy and I when we say that we love all of you very much. Our families have grown very close over the last several years and that has meant a lot to Percy and I, thank you all."
A few hours later everyone was still having fun and Annabeth walked out of the ladies room in a beautiful blue and silver sun dress, she was gorgeous.
"Aren't you going to change out of that cap and gown, seaweed brain" Annabeth said.
"Alright, close your eyes, I'll take it off." I said, after she closed her eyes, I unbuttoned the gown and took off the cap, I straightened out of my clothes I was wearing underneath and put on the hat that I had hid under my gown.
"You can open your eyes now, Wise Girl!" I said enthusiastically.
"What did you do …." Annabeth started to say until she stopped abruptly as realized what I was wearing. I was in my maritime school dress uniform it was a black blazer with gold cuffs and black dress pants. I had a white shirt underneath with a black tie and I wore my white cadet hat with black and gold trim. Annabeth just stared at me for a moment and then a huge smile grew across her face.
"You look incredible Percy!" Annabeth said, I knew it got to her because she called me Percy and not seaweed brain.
I reached down and cupped her face in my hands and kissed her softly.
"Thank you, my lady!" I said.
It took her a moment to open her eyes and I could see her sigh visibly.
"I'll have to get use to my handsome sailor." Annabeth said.
Theseus and Athena walked into the hallway and they both whistled at me when they saw me in my uniform.
"Looking good Percy!" Athena said with an amused grin on her face.
Theseus just looked at me and smiled, "I guess Annabeth's gonna have to watch the ladies when your wearing that getup." He said. Annabeth just looked at Theseus and then back at me. I saw her face turn red.
"Your right, you better tell any ladies that come up to you that your taken." Annabeth said incredulously.
I raised my hands in defeat and said, "Your the only woman for me, wise girl!"
"I hope you brought some extra clothes because I think I saw a waitress or two eyeing you brother." Theseus said sarcastically. I just looked at him and shook my head.
"Are trying to get me killed or what?" I said as I looked warily toward Annabeth who was glaring around the restaurant looking at anyone who she even suspected of glancing my way.
"He's only stating the obvious!" Athena said laughing out loud.
"I have a change of clothes in the car." I said, as I ran outside, I could hear Theseus and Athena laughing at me as I ran out the door. I grabbed the bag with my clothes and ran back inside to the bathroom. I changed my clothes into a pair of dress blue jeans, a sea green button down shirt and my white and blue converse. I came out of the bathroom and Annabeth was waiting for me by herself.
"That's better!" Annabeth said as she saw me.
"I hope so, I felt like a piece of meat waiting for the sharks to rip me to pieces, for a minute there." I said.
Annabeth just looked at me and laughed at that comment. "Well you look really good in that uniform, too good!" Annabeth said.
"Well, I'll make sure I save that for special occasions or when you and I are alone, how's that?" I asked.
"Sounds good to me." Annabeth said as she put her arms around my back and gave me a hug, then she looked up at me and kissed my neck. Electricity shot up my arm and I leaned down and kissed her passionately.
"Where's your mom and Theseus?" I asked.
"They left and so did your dad." Annabeth said.
Paul and my mom walked out carrying a sleeping Zoe. "Percy we need to go dear." My mom said.
I kissed Annabeth goodbye and we said our goodbyes to Mr. and Mrs. Chase and to Bobby and Matthew. We drove back home and I couldn't stop thinking about my last summer as a camper. I vowed to make sure that this summer was special, I just hoped it wouldn't be too special considering how my summers usually went. We made it home, I changed for bed and went to sleep early. Paul would be driving me to camp early in the morning. I dreamt of Annabeth and camp, but mostly Annabeth.
I know this is a quick introductory chapter. I hope you enjoy this story, which will be in Percy and Annabeth's POV, primarily. Also, based on your comments this story will center on Percy more than Theseus, so enjoy!
