Percy's POV:

Since when did my life get so complicated? First, I was living with my mother. Then, I was living with an abusive step-father with my mother. Now, I'm an operative for a secret agent program. I had excelled and become the best in everything in just four years. Swords, guns, knives, hand-to-hand, driving, climbing, running, you name it I was the best in it.

Of course there was a time before all this when I was a normal teen. Those were the happy times that I longed yet dreaded to visit again. They were my favourite dream and my worst nightmare at the same time. I was seventeen now, the youngest operative on the field.

An alarm on my customized wristwatch shook me out of thought and I opened the channel, where I would receive a mission alert from Grover. "Hey Perce, there's a bank robbery near HQ. Chiron wants you to stop it." I hadn't failed a mission for four years and I wouldn't fail now.

"Got it." I said, not wasting any time as I rose and headed to the exit. My sword Riptide was sheathed on my back and a pistol on my hip, along with the latest gadgets. I felt the cold breeze graze my skin as I stepped outside. The air emitted a deadly silence and the streets were filled with orange lights. It was 9 pm and I had to be quick otherwise I would miss my window.

I bolted around corners and sped across footpaths. I had finally reached the bank, where three robbers armed with pistols were loading themselves up. If only they knew what was coming... I stealthily approached the side of the bank and was crouched behind an ATM. Two robbers were filling their bags while one was guarding the front entrance. I sneaked behind him and put him in a choke hold to incapacitate him. After he was knocked out, I returned to my spot as I heard footsteps becoming louder. Suddenly, the footsteps had stopped, this was my chance.

I dashed forward with agility and landed a punch on the first robber with force, sending him sprawling on the floor. The second robber attempted to punch me, but I was too quick. My reflexes kicked in and I countered and repeatedly slammed my fist into his stomach. The other robber stood up and charged me, so I switched targets. He swung wildly and angrily and I had countered them all till I was able to judo flip him and punch him in the face to knock him out.

As I stood up, I heard the sound of a gun being removed from it's holster. "Stop right there or I pull the trigger." The robber ordered with anger in his voice. I slowly turned around till I was face to face with him. At the speed of lightning, I took out one of my throwing knives and knocked the gun out of his hand. It took him a second to process what happened but then he came to his senses and attacked me. I countered the first few strikes and then kicked him in the leg, making him fall to his knees. I held back for a second as I saw him pull out a knife. Like that was going to stop me. He swiped at me, or rather where I was standing a second before, but I was already behind him and as he turned around, his knife swinging back around, I disarmed him and slammed him into the ground. He then fell unconscious. I checked the time: 9:17 PM. That was another mission accomplished for me.

After I returned to HQ I had trained for two hours till I was called in by Chiron. Chiron only calls people when he has important missions. Which meant this was important. I nervously walked towards Chiron's office. I opened the door to see Chiron rolling around in a wheelchair, which

was his usual disguise out in public. "Ah, Percy my boy, I see you've come back from another successful mission." Chiron spoke. I nodded slowly and took a seat. I started tapping with my hands and feet due to my annoying ADHD. "So, I have called you here because I request your help with a mission that is suited for you." He explained. I raised an eyebrow.

"What type of mission?" I asked, curious about what assignment he was giving me.

"One that requires you to return to your past. This task will force you to return to Goode High." As he said this my heart started to beat faster. Goode High School. After all these years I would be returning.

"Chiron, are you sure you want me placed on this?" I questioned, anxious as to why he wanted me on this.

"Because you know the school like the back of your hand. The mission is to protect the child of a high profile person. They wanted the best of the best placed on the mission and that's you." He announced. Oh man.

I strutted into my room or 'lair' as I liked to call it after I finished my conversation with Chiron. The room had gadgets on the wall and my specialized suit on an armor stand. I immediately dropped onto my bed, my eyes slowly closing.

It was already 11 am when I woke up from my dreamless sleep to find a file placed on my desk. I immediately shot up and peeled the file open to find a picture of the person I was supposed to protect. The person was a beautiful girl, or in my case, the most beautiful to me. I already knew her from my past...

"Percy Jackson get up or you'll be late for your first day of school!" My mother yelled at me. It took a few seconds for me to register the words but as soon as I did, I shot up and bolted to my wardrobe to change. After wasting a few minutes deciding, I settled on some denim jeans and an ocean-blue shirt with a black jacket. I quickly brushed my teeth and rushed downstairs with my bag. I quickly devoured my mother's delicious, signature blue pancakes and said goodbye before I dashed out the door.

Today was going to be my first day at Goode High School. I felt a bit nervous but I would be more nervous if I was late. I slowed down as I reached the hallways but power-walked to my new locker. Unfortunately, someone put their foot out to trip me up and I slipped, sliding across the floor. My books scattered across the floor and I kept sliding till I stopped at the feet of the most beautiful girl I had ever seen. Her beauty made all the other girls I saw, look average. Her blonde, curly hair was tied in a ponytail, and her streaked hair brought out her mesmerizing grey eyes, she had a red t-shirt, and dark blue jeans. "Uh, hi?" I said nervously as I picked myself up. The girl chuckled and my heart skipped a beat. She then helped me pick up my books.

After I picked up all my books, we both stared at each other. "So, thanks for helping me, I guess?" I thanked as I scratched the back of my neck, what I do whenever I'm nervous.

The girl smiled at me. "No problem. I think we both are having problems being new, I was tripped up when I got here." She explained.

"Wait, you're thirteen?" I asked.

"Of course I am, my birthday's July 12th." She replied, obviously offended of that comment.

"Well mine's August 18th, and I didn't mean it like that. I just that you looked older and prettier for a thirteen year old." I rambled, causing her to blush. The bell then rung, disrupting our chat.

"Well I better go, I'll see you around." She said as she started to walk away.

"Wait, I didn't get your name." I said.

"Annabeth." She answered and I smiled.

"Percy."

Annabeth was the person I was given to protect. My hand instinctively went to my pocket and I felt my fingers touch a black cord with a piece of bark that had been engraved with 'WG & SB'. Wise Girl and Seaweed Brain. We had made each other identical necklaces and the only difference was mine was a black cord while Annabeth's had had a silver chain.

If Annabeth was supposed to be protected by me that meant Athena Chase was in some sort of trouble. It wouldn't surprise me since Athena was a co-owner of the Olympians, one of the richest or maybe even the richest company in the world, and Athena was the only person that had a known location and confirmation of a daughter. That made her a target to our nemesis agency. I started to pack up my bags with my suit and gadgets I would need. After I had packed up my mission bag I started on my bag with clothing. By the time I was done lunch was around the corner so I headed out to eat before I would finish packing my things.

By 2 pm I was ready to go, so I walked out of the door of my 'lair' and headed towards the exit of HQ. I was met by a vehicle to assist me traveling to New York. I chucked my bags in the back and hopped in the front, revving up the engine. I was supposed to meet Athena Chase at 4 pm. Hopefully I wasn't going to be late.

At 4 pm I was standing outside of the residence Athena was giving me, waiting for Athena to answer. Finally the door opened, revealing a woman with blonde hair and grey eyes: Athena. "Well about ti-Perseus?" She asked, the emotion of shock being clear on her face. I winced at my full name and she obviously noticed. "Sorry." She apologized. "You're an agent?" Athena asked, the shock on her face subsiding.

"Yes. The best." I replied. "Been in the agency for four years, starting at 13, but at 14 I had to leave Goode as I was being hunted." I half-explained, I didn't want anyone to know the full truth.

"Oh, I see. Well then I guess you know who you'll be protecting, I feel that Annabeth will be in danger and I can't leave her without knowing she's safe." She confirmed. If Athena left, that would cause Annabeth to be vulnerable to attack. But I wouldn't let happen.

"Don't worry, I will keep her safe." I assured as she let me inside. I placed my bags inside while Athena gave me a glass of water.

"Well you will have time to find your way around, my flight will leave in two hours so I better get going." She concluded. I went to open the door for her, after all, I was trained to be a gentleman. Before exiting she grabbed hold of my arm, "Percy, I know I hadn't been that approving of your friendship with my daughter in the past, but please, protect her with your life." She begged.

"Athena I promise that I will protect your daughter with my life." I assured her again. She then headed off and I walked around, surveying the layout of the house. I sighed and sat down on the couch. This was going to be a complicated assignment...