This is the end and it didn't come to soon. It was as I expected. I have no regrets, except maybe not marrying the girl of my dreams. When you're a demigod and always on the defense, you don't have time for "I do" or "happily ever after." In fact, you realize that you don't have time for much of anything enjoyable or fun. It's just one battle after another, leaving you exhausted and sad. As I lay here, my friends around me, some dying and other crying, all I can think is... finally. It's all over. I need a rest.
I can see Annabeth lying next to me. I can't tell if she's breathing or not. I just need to make sure that she's okay for I sleep. I just have to make sure that she is going to make it. It was my last promise to her... that I would take care of her. I can't fail this final quest.
I just realized something... does this mean that I will be going to visit Hades as one of his newest resident's. That is going to be really strange. Hades, will be overseeing my eternal rest. I can only imagine what strange plans he has for me. He has had the last few years planning for this moment. I can't imagine he will be happy to prepare my residence in Elysia. Maybe he will give me a boring and eternal task like Sisyphus... but harder and grosser. Stop! I can't think about that now...I need to focus on Annabeth.
I heard in a movie that all warriors want is a good death. I don't know if I agree. What I want is a cold coke or maybe a DQ Blizzard. A good death is the last thing on my mind.