Hi people! I am Kylie and this story is called Once Upon A Time. If you don't like Percy and Annabeth, do not read. This story will take place when Annabeth, Luke, and Thalia are traveling before the war. Percy may be a little OOC since he is 7 years old without a mom, but he is still Percy and has Poseidon as his dad. Starts at an abandoned alleyway on a stormy night…

Disclaimer: seriously?

Once Upon A Time

A story from before the war

Chapter 1

Thalia? I'm hungry.

On a cold, stormy, night in October, three slim figures appeared in a dark alleyway. One was a tall, handsome boy who looked about 13. He held the hand of a small girl who looked 7 years old with blonde hair and stone grey eyes. The third figure was also tall with black hair and a Goth looking face. The three were huddled under a metal over hanger with a few pieces of bread and fruit.

"Thalia? I am so hungry! Can we eat yet?" the little girl tugged on the bigger girl's shirt.

"Annabeth, I know you are hungry, but we need this food for later." The girl replied "Luke, where is the nearest town? Annabeth is hungry and this food is for emergencies only."

"Down the road. We have to pass a playground and then we come to a bakery called…" Luke trailed off and squinted at a ragged map he was holding "Pacolet's Bakery. We should be able to sneak some food from there. Right Thalia?"

"Yup. Come on, Annabeth. Soon we will be full and warm. Just think! No monster can steal away our determination. No matter how ugly it is!"

And with that, the three kids walked out of the alleyway and onto a paved road. Thalia glanced down the road before beckoning to Luke and Annabeth to follow her. They ran as fast as they could down the path towards the city lights not far off.

"Luke?" panted Annabeth "where is the playground?"

"Right up here. Don't worry Annabeth. No one ever comes there at 10:00 in the night. And if there is," Luke glanced at Thalia "well. Just don't worry." That wasn't exactly comforting, but she nodded and kept on running.

"We are here." Thalia announced. They slowed to a walk at a deserted playground. The swings blew in the wind and the teeter-totters bounced up and down rhythmically.

Luke looked uneasy. "Something isn't right. Someone is here, I know it!"

Thalia pulled out a sword. (A/n: this was before she had the shocking thingy. What was that called?)

Annabeth whimpered. "Luke, there is something moving over there!" Luke pulled out his sword too. He started moving towards the black shape huddled on the ground. He poked him it his sword.

"Get up! Who are you and wha-"Luke stopped "Thalia, get over here! It's a half-blood!" Thalia dropped her weapon and ran over to the unmoving shape. As soon as she touched him, she froze.

"No…" she whispered. "Luke, help me pick him up."

"Thal, what is it? Who is he?" Luke demanded. Thalia just shook her head and touched the boys face.

"Luke, touch him." Luke bent down and felt his arm for a pulse. As soon as their skin touched, Luke jumped.

"Oh, gods! Thalia, are you sure?" Luke asked. Thalia nodded and picked up his arms. Luke picked up his legs.

Annabeth watched. As soon as the boy passed her, she reached out and felt his hands. They were completely dry. It was pouring outside! This could mean only one thing. This boy was the son of Poseidon, the Sea God.

How was that for a first try? I am writing another story called Confused which is a percebeth story. So I will update as soon as possible. Please review! Also, what are flames?? -KK