Percy knew that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with Annabeth. We, as the reader, knew they would end up together. But how did it happen?

Prologue

A million thoughts raced through Percy's mind, which was quite unusual for our favorite Seaweed Brain. What if she doesn't like the ring? What if it doesn't fit? What if he drops it? But worst of all, What if she says no? Percy pushed those thoughts aside and instead rolled over everything he was prepared to say Percy had a plan

About a month ago, he flew to San Francisco to visit Mr. Chase and ask if he could marry his daughter. His wife overheard and was astounded that Percy flew all the way there just to ask to marry Annabeth. Her twin step-brothers also overheard and were snickering about it and threatened to tell. Mr. Chase had to bribe them in order to keep the secret. Before Percy left, Mr. Chase told him,

"I knew eventually you would be calling about marrying her. I know you'll take care of Annie."

Next, Percy visited Athena. He was absolutely terrified of Athena and how she would knew she would be horrified that a Son of Poseidon wanted to marry her daughter. But, everyone saw it coming so Percy was semi-relieved by that. He didn't have the courage to go ask Athena until the day after returning to New York from San Francisco. He did take a day to visit Camp Jupiter before returning home.

He debriefed his plans with is mother and Paul before going to Olympus. They had encouraged him to move forward and get Athena's permission to marry Annabeth. He had to do it. It was a stormy day when he drove to the Empire State building. The roads were crowded he almost hit the curb like ten times. He had to park on the street. The lobby of the Empire State building looked the same since the Second Titan War. He walked along the crack on the marble floor where Kronos ran his scythe through. That took him back to when Ethan Nakamura stabbed Annabeth with the poisoned dagger. He would have rather taken the knife and died instead. All he wanted to do was protect her. That was his purpose. He then went to the doorman. The doorman recognized him and gave him a look.

"There is no six-hundredth floor, kid. I have told you that thousands times," He said with a smirk.

"We have gone through this before. Just let me through," Percy winked at him and tossed him a drachma.

The doorman gave him the keycard and chuckled.

The elevator music still sucked. Seriously, they are the freaking gods. If they really wanted their kids to visit, then they could pick some better tunes. But Percy blew it off. He had more important things on his mind…his girlfriend's mother Athena. He knew for a fact that she would be completely against the idea. But she would have to live with it because he loved Annabeth and all he wants to do is spend the rest of his life with her.

The elevator dings and he steps onto the marble path and into Olympus. Every time he visited, it took his breath away (partly because Annabeth had redesigned it). All the buildings and monuments were so tastefully done and she even wove some Roman architecture into it. It was all Annabeth. Percy then proceeded to the throne room, knowing that's probably where the Olympian council was and therefore Athena. The doors opened as he entered and all the gods just looked at him. He was a lot smaller than they were. He felt like a useless bug. I guess that was the point the gods were trying to make. Percy bowed quickly upon entrance and immediately approached Athena.

"I knew you would be coming, hero. And I know exactly why you are here," she gritted. "And I bet you also think you know exactly what I am going to say to your little question. But you are wrong. You've grown on me Son of the Sea, and unfortunately so has your father." She took a deep breath. "I…I approve."

Percy bowed and then ran and I mean sprinted out of the throne room.

"Thank you m'lady!" he shouted as he did.

The elevator ride down was quick and didn't seem so long as going up. Percy was nervous going up. There were just so many variables. He was glad it was over. Now he needed Piper because he still hadn't picked out the ring.