A/N: I know this is a suprise, but I was wondering about this! I am reading the books, and I just saw the movie. This was originally meant for my best friend! I hope you like it!

CHAPTER 1: The Summer Before

"Percy, why? This is your home, remember?" Annabeth pleaded. But Percy continued packing.

"Don't you feel normal here? You're not the only demigod here. In fact, you're friends with some!" Annabeth continued.

Percy stopped packing his bag and turned to Annabeth. He stared into her intense blue eyes and grabbed her shoulders. But he didn't say anything.

"Why are you leaving, Percy?" she asked again. Annabeth felt the tears pushing at the back of her eyes. But she knew that as long as they weren't falling, she was okay.

"I want to go back to my mom. She needs me, and I need her, too." Percy hadn't broken eye contact with Annabeth.

"But Percy, doesn't that mean more changing schools, more not being to read English, all that stuff?" Annabeth asked, trying to change Percy's mind.

"Yeah. But my mom is worth all of that. We went to the underworld for her, remember? School isn't as bad as Hades' lair," Percy said.

Annabeth was about to speak again, but Percy cut her off. "And I'm not going to come back here."

The daughter of Athena's jaw dropped. "WHAT? What do you mean you're not coming back? You belong here, Percy!"

"I need to look after my mom. Protect her, keep her safe."

"Percy, please-"

"Annabeth, I've made my decision. I'm sorry." He turned and zipped up his suitcase. Annabeth turned Percy back around and gazed into his eyes. She told him, "Take care of yourself, Percy. And don't get into any trouble with the gods, okay?"

"Sure. I will." Percy and Annabeth spent some time in silence. The Annabeth spoke up. "One last swordfight?"

"Sure. But don't be upset if I kick your butt," Percy said with a smile.

When they got to their spots, Annabeth said, "I'll miss you Percy." She leant toward him.

Percy leant back. Then Annabeth pulled his sword away from his belt like she had before. She twirled and pointed her sword at his neck. "You can't be falling for the same trick all the time, Percy," she laughed.

Percy reached out for his sword, and he and Annabeth fought for the last time. After much struggling, she finally got him onto the ground with her sword against his neck. "You're almost there. But not quite better than me yet."

They laughed and Percy left for home almost immediately after. Annabeth watched him leave.

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