Chosen Trilogy: Abyss
A PJATO Fanfiction
©-Rick Riordan
By: xXxDaughteroftheKingxXx
(A.K.A.)
XXxDaughterofAthenaxXx
AN: Hey everyone! This is the sequel to Captured, called Abyss! Hope ya'll like it! :)
Chapter 1
Annabeth
Dream
I dreamt a very familiar dream.
In the dream, I was standing on one side of a large, gaping chasm. The side I was on looked fairly enjoyable, but the other side, wow. I longed to be on the other side so badly.
I examine my surroundings, only to realize I've seen all of this before. My friends and family are all laughing and smiling, as if they don't have a care in the world. Oh how I long to be that carefree. Luke motions for me to come join them, and I can't help but turn my gaze to a very familiar abyss.
It's large, I'll give you that. Just by peering down, you can get queasy. But there's something about that abyss that befuddles me. It shows you people on the other side that you've lost. It's showed me my friends that I've lost.
It's tempting, really. Have you ever tried to resist the want of being with lost loved ones? So many times, I've tried to reach over the abyss, though it's crazy. I've searched for a bridge, a way over there. I want to be with them.
Who's them, you ask? Well, the abyss has shown me many people I've lost. And they're always in the exact order. I peer over the abyss and see a familiar gray-eyed boy. Malcolm. He waves at me, smiling excitedly. I grinned back at him and subconsciously walked towards the edge of the chasm. I felt someone grab my arm, and I turn around to see Nico with a death grip on my arm. He's shaking his head so hard that I fear it my fall off . I rolled my eyes at him, then shrug off his arm.
I walked towards the edge, only to see a familiar daughter of Aphrodite. Silena. She looks at so much peace wherever she is. Silena motions for me to come closer, to join her. I nod excitedly, walking closer to the edge. The daughter of Aphrodite beams excitedly, motioning for me to come closer. I get a closer glimpse at where Silena and Malcolm are as Silena disappears. They're living in a place that's designed so beautifully. In fact, it looks exactly like the city I saw when I listened to the Sirens.
Next, I see Beckendorf. The son of Hephaestus looks ecstatic, and he gestures for me to come closer to him. I began to walk towards him when someone grabbed my arm again. I spun around to see Thalia holding me back this time. She shakes her head, mouthing "Annabeth, no.". I gave her an irritated look before shrugging her off. The daughter of Zeus sits back down reluctantly, and I continue to walk towards the edge of the abyss.
That's when I see him. The one boy who's haunted my dream ever since his death. The boy who made me into a rebel. The boy who looked past my flaws and showed me what love was. The boy who showed me what life was really about. The boy who I fell in love with.
Percy Jackson. He grins widely at the sight of me and quickly motions for me to come to him. I break out running, completely forgetting about the gaping abyss that separates the two of us. Percy runs to me, forgetting the barrier as well. Someone grabs my arm once more, pulling me back, and I turn around, furious. How dare they try to separate Percy and I!
When I'm fully turned around, I see Luke. The son of Hermes shakes his head, implying that I shouldn't try to reach Percy. My heart sank. I completely forgot about what would happen if I left Luke. But the question was: Who did I love more, Luke or Percy?
I glance back at Percy. His face is strained, and he's obviously hurt that I haven't chosen him yet. I looked at Luke. He's shaking his head, obviously wanting me to choose him. In a split second, I made my decision. I shrugged Luke off, then ran towards Percy, never once looking back. Percy grins and breaks out in a run. When we both reached the edge, Percy reaches his hand out to me, as if he thinks I can actually reach his hand.
I cautiously stretch my arm out, trying to reach Percy's hand. He's straining too, attempting to reach my hand and drag me over to the other side. I glanced back at Luke, who's expression is solemn. My heart sank a little. Did I really want to leave Luke?
'Yes.' I thought. 'Remember? You chose Percy.' I sighed, then reached even further towards Percy. I glanced back once more at my friends, only to find them being swallowed up by darkness. My eyes widened in shock as the darkness came closer, and by the look on Percy's face, he can also see the darkness. The son of Poseidon stretches even further, trying to save me. I looked back at the darkness, then at Percy.
"Not yet!" I yelled. His face falls, but he slowly nods. Percy waves goodbye to me as the darkness envelops me.
End of Dream
I sat up in my bed, analyzing my surroundings. Where am I? I thought. I blinked slightly, then sighed. It was just another dream. I was at Jess's house, and it was the last day of school. My alarm clock was beeping like crazy, signaling that I was supposed to be up by now. I yawned sleepily, then slammed my hand onto the clock, shutting it up. I lazily got out of bed and made my way to the bathroom.
Of course, someone just had to be in there.
I groaned, banging on the door. "Hurry up!"
"Sorry, Annabeth!" Luke's voice called. "It's my turn to shower!" I groaned again, sinking down against the wall.
Jess grinned as she passed me, brushing her wet, brown hair. "Cheer up, grumpy-face!" she exclaimed. "Today's the last day of school!"
I raised my hand, flailing them. "Yay. Whoopee." I said dryly. She rolled her eyes, then ran down the steps.
"Don't forget, camp tomorrow!" Jess called.
"Yeah, yeah, yeah. I know!" I yelled. Thankfully, Thalia was going to be at camp again this summer. Artemis decided to give her the entire summer off again. Yes! Maybe Thalia could help me with my dreams…
Nico ran into the hallway, wearing a horrified expression. "You need to come see this." he breathed. Oh gods, not again.
