Hey guys! So if you're here you've decided to give this story a shot. Thanks so much! This is my first story but please don't make that the reason you don't read it. This story is not going to be perfect but I mean what story is? I'm really excited about this one though! Anyway I'll stop rambling now.

Disclaimer: I don't own anything other than the plot line! The incredible Uncle Rick owns PJO!

On with the story!

Percy POV

"Later Perce see you in a couple months!" My best friend Nico yelled.

"Bye Nico!" I replied as I got in the car.

I'm currently on my way to the airport to catch a plane to Manhattan. Oh I'm sorry I forgot to introduce myself. My name's Percy Jackson. I joined the Marines right after I graduated from Goode High School when I turned 18. I'm 22 now and it's been great. I'm on leave for the marines for 2 months so I decided to use those months to visit some old friends and my family back in New York.

When I arrived at the airport I got my luggage out of the car and went to check my baggage in. After having it checked through security I waited for my flight to be called. When it was called I boarded the plane and got ready for the 14 hour flight I was about to endure...yay for me! (note the sarcasm) You see, ever since I was little one of my biggest fears has been flying. I guess I just don't like the feeling of being up high off the ground.

Anyway, after the plane took off I thought about how excited I was to go back home. I was going to get to see my best friend from high school as well as some other friends. However, I was most excited about seeing my family. I've got a younger cousin, Thalia who's attending college in Manhattan. I haven't seen her in forever but she's the kind of person that you never forget. I also have a stepdad named Paul who's a really great guy. He married my mom when I turned 16.

My mom. Sally Jackson. I'm not afraid to admit that I'm a mama's boy. For a while it was just me and her because my dad was lost at sea on a fishing trip when I was just a kid. We were both there for each other through that hard time. Leaving her for the marines was one of the hardest things I've ever done but I knew she at least had Paul to keep her company so she wasn't alone. The marines is great and all don't get me wrong it's just hard when I can't see my mother unless it's on a screen.

My friends, Thalia and Paul all know I'll be in New York for the next 2 months but my mom doesn't. I wanted to surprise her. It's her birthday in 2 days and it just happened to be the time I'm on leave. Now I'm not going to be all spontaneous or anything when I surprise her. My mom's not that kind of person. She likes everything simple. For that reason I'm just planning on knocking on the door and showing up...not much to it.

I'm snapped out of my thoughts by a feeling of something kicking me in the back. I turn around and see a little boy in the seat behind me who's finding great interest in continuously kicking my seat. I politely tell him to stop which only makes things worse because he starts crying. The mother notices and gives me a dirty look. I smile sheepishly and apologize before turning back around in my seat. I plug in my earphones and listen to music. I'm close to falling asleep when I suddenly feel a weight on my left shoulder. The guy next to me has fallen asleep and is now using my shoulder as a pillow. Great.

Wow. It's only been two hours. This is gonna be a long flight.

Aw poor Percy! The next part will be Annabeth's POV. But please let me know in the comments if this is any good. Constructive criticism is always welcome too.

P.S.- This is a Percabeth story but they won't meet for a few chapters because I believe good romance fanfics start out slowly and the relationship develops over a period of time. I don't want the story to be rushed. BUT THERE WILL BE TONS OF PERCABETH I PROMISE.

-M

Question for readers:

If you could travel anywhere where would you go and why?