Chapter 1

Annabeth's POV

"Your highness, you are needed in the Throne room." One of the maids said.

"What do they want this time?" I groaned.

"I'm sorry, but I don't know your highness."

"I thought I told you do not call me your highness anymore?"

"I'm sorry you-Annabeth"

"Thank you"

I walked to the Throne room, I was about to open it when the guards open it for me. Ugh I hate it when they do that, I hate it when they treat me all royal.

"You wanted to speak to me mother, father?"

"We would like to talk to you about your-how do you say this-Engagement." My father spoke first.

"Engagement?" I exclaimed

"Yes my dear" my mother said

"But I'm only 16! How can I be engaged, I did not even know this?"

"I'm sorry, but we have to, the country is in danger, if we don't get enough help and security, the country will suffer great loss. We need the help from Heroicus. Zeus has a son, Jason; you need to marry so we can save the country.

I sighed. I know this is one of the duties of a princess that I will always hate so much.

"Fine" I mumbled

"Good, you will go there tomorrow morning with your half-brother Malcolm."

I went to my room immediately to pack my stuff. My girly cousin Silena came in, wearing flirty skirt, purple cotton tank top, white cropped jacket, and black heels and the necklace I gave her for her birthday party.

"So I heard you were engaged with Prince Jason. I have a picture right here, want to see?" She said giving me a picture.

Wow and I mean wow, he looks cute.

I gave her back the photo and continued packing.

"So what do you think of him?" Silena asked teasingly.

"He's okay." I said not looking up.

I zipped my luggage and went down to the library to read. I looked for a book to read; it was hard because I read almost all the books here. I sighed. I picked Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, though I read it more than a thousand times. I just love the love story part when Mr. Darcy proposes to Elizabeth.

Wish I could marry someone I love, but no, you're a princess you can't do this, that ugh.

I was about to open the book when someone knocked.

"Your high-" I glared at him, I hate it when they call me your highness. " Annabeth, the King calls you for dinner."

"I'll be there in a few." I said returning the book.

I went down to the Dining Room; I sat down to the left of my mother.

After eating I went straight to my room, I changed to my purple night gown.

I closed my eyes and waited for sleep to come to me.

I woke up around 5 in the morning. I showered and changed into a purple graphic tee, a floral flirty skirt (which my mom made me wear), and purple sneakers. I went down to eat in the pavilion. After eating I went to mom and dad to say good-bye.

"You better take good care of your sister." Mom said to Malcolm. Then mom turned to me. "We're going to fly there the day before your wedding. Good luck" She kissed me on the forehead and closed the door for me. We went to the airport with the reporters following. I smiled for a few shots then ran to the airplane. It was not a long flight. We arrived there at around 9:30 am. The country was beautiful. I wanted to look around but the chauffer hurried me into the car. The palace was big and wonderful.

"I will escort you to your room your Highnesses."

He escorted us carrying our luggages. The room was big and comfortable with the view of the garden. After unpacking I went down to the garden for a stroll. I suddenly saw Prince Jason sitting alone reading a book. He was wearing a white polo shirt, a black jacket, jeans and black converse. I was about to turn when he looked up and smiled at me. He stood up and went to me.

"Hi, I am Jason Grace; you must be Princess Annabeth, nice to meet you."

Darn, he called me princess, I hate him.

"Um… Annabeth Chase, please don't call me princess." I said shaking his hand

Aw… he's cute I'll let that princess thing pass

"I see you like reading, "I asked as we strolled the garden.

"Oh yeah, do you?"

"Yes, I do very much love reading. So what are you reading?"

"Oh, just a gift from my friend which is a girl, but not my girlfriend….anymore"

"Oh"

Darn! He has a girlfriend which he broke up with because of me. I am the bad girl here!

"So did you have a boyfriend before this arrangement?" he asked staring at his sneakers

"No! I turned them down!" I said

We talked for hours until a maid said it's time for lunch.

"So there will be a dance to celebrate and I will be inviting the Jackson's and the McLean's beautiful only daughter Piper.

Jason suddenly choked on the name.

"Are you okay Jason?" Thalia-Jason's big sister- said

"Yes" Jason replied silently

After eating Jason and I talked about things we like. Books, sports, aviation, and stuff.
The Next Day

Jason had visitors coming over so I stayed in my room reading books.

I looked at my window there were two people, I guess the boy was Jackson and the girl was Piper, my cousin.