AN: Hi… I'm Athena M., and if you've been reading up on 'I am VOID' or 'I am CHAOS', you'd know I'm a third DIFFERENT person. Sorry for starting this story late… Just enjoy, okay? This story isn't betrayal. (Okay, if you want it, I'll make another story) And, I DO NOT OWN PJO & HOO. The end.

Chapter 1

As the setting sun turned the sky into a thousand pretty colors, Annabeth Chase put her head on her boyfriend's shoulder. She and Percy were having a romantic picnic- after a late night movie. "It's so pretty," she gasped. Yes, she'd seen sunsets before on the Argo II, but this seemed more beautiful.

"It is," Percy replied, stroking her blonde hair. "I've got something for you."

He reached into his jeans pocket and took out a small blue box. "I chose it myself."

She took the box from his hands and opened it, letting out a small cry. "Percy…" Annabeth looked up, tears in her eyes. "Thank you." It was a ring, a small grey gem on a silver circle.

"Put it on," he smiled, and she kissed him- lightly.

"Hang on, Percy! It's mine," she laughed. "So I decide when to put it on."

"Okay. I'm just going to iris-message Paul and mum. Keep them updated." He winked. "See you in a bit."

As he walked off, Annabeth examined the tiny circle that fitted her finger. The grey gem glimmered. As she turned it around, she spotted a tiny omega sign.

What's that for? She wondered. If he bought it from a shop in New York, why would there be greek words?

Must be my imagination, she ended the meeting in her mind. Percy came back. "Come on Annabeth, we've got to pack and go." She slipped the ring on her finger and started to pack.

In the car, Percy watched as Annabeth admired the ring on her fourth finger. "Like it?" He asked. "like it? I love it!" She exclaimed, grinning like a Cheshire cat.

That grin… that shop…

He was at the mall, looking for the perfect for Annabeth. He walked and walked and walked, and still no nice ring. When finally, after looking for so long, he found the shop.

Circle Jewelry shop, it said. There were roses on the door, and pretty rings displayed. He stepped in, and a woman wearing a silky black dress greeted him. "Hello, my dear boy! How can I help you? " She said in a singing tone.

She smiled and winked at him. Her fingernails were polished red, and her eyes were piercing green. Her dark hair was braided in gold. She seemed familiar…

"I'm looking for a ring. For my girlfriend," he said, softly, examining the gems on the rings. They were all beautiful" pearls, rubies, sapphires and topazes. "Well, pick the one you like! We have tons. You'll love them all!" She sung sweetly.

"Okay. Just…give me some time."

He walked along the display cases, and wasn't satisfied. "I think I'll find another shop. I don't like these rings," he explained, and headed towards the door.

"Oh, no, I have a ring that you will definitely love," the lady said. She walked to a room and came out with a blue box to reveal a grey gem sitting on a perfect silver circle. Percy was taken aback. "I'll take it!" he exclaimed, whipping out his wallet. As he paid, he muttered, "Thank you, um…"

"Oh! It's Clove. Miss Clove." She grinned like a Cheshire cat. "Okay, Miss Clove. Thank you." He walked off, thinking, so weird.

"Percy," Annabeth's fragile voice snapped him back to reality. "Can we stop for a while? I-I don't feel well." He nodded and stopped at the side of the road. "Ah!" he heard her shriek. 'What?" Percy turned his head.

And he saw Annabeth shaking uncontrollably. The ring on her finger glowed and her face turned green. "Percy…' she groaned, just before her eyes snapped shut.

AN: So, yeah! End of Chapter 1. Pls note: The story happens after the Second Giant War. Piper, Jason, Leo ,Frank and Hazel will come in… I hope. Should I make an OC? Please review & answer. Criticism is allowed, but no flames… Thanks! I will update ASAP – Athena M. (Beta-ed by I am VOID)