Hi Kupkakes! This is my first story. This was an idea I got during math. I hope you like it! Also before I forget, I am extremely busy and I probably wont get to update very often but I will try! Lastly I will accept constructive criticism just remember this is my first story. Enjoy!

Annabeth POV

We finally beat Gaea! After this long hard journey everyone's okay. Percy was so amazing out there. He's so brave and strong. Speaking of Percy, where is he? It's almost time for the campfire and he hasn't even shown up for dinner. I decided to go see if he fell asleep in his cabin. He is a heavy sleeper. As I walked through camp I noticed many campers were missing. War always comes with a cost. Too many were lost. So many brave demigods lost their lives for each other. As I reached Percy's cabin I noticed all of the blinds were closed and the door was shut tight. Its was unwelcoming and seemed to have a secluded feel to it. Gone was its happy welcoming. Was Percy gone again? Why? Calm down Annabeth Percy's probably in his cabin right now. "Percy?"I yelled to the cabin. "Percy?" I spoke quieter this time. It was extremely quiet besides the chatter of campers behind me heading toward the campfire. I couldn't even hear the fountain inside Percy's cabin.

"Percy are you alright? You missed dinner." I said while walking up the blue steps. The wood softly creaking as i continued "Percy do you was to go to the campfire? I haven't seen you all day. Can you please come out. Percy I-" I was cut off by a noise inside.

"Go away Annabeth." I heard Percy's voice. He sounded sad and worried about something.I wanted to help but I decided to just give him some space.

"Okay bye."

Two Months Later

Percy has still been extremely isolated from camp. He's come out every now and then to get food but that is about it. He hasn't really talked to anyone at all not even me and I'm beginning to worry about him. Sally and Paul passed away a month ago from a fire in their apartment building. Percy became even more depressed and isolated. Many campers have asked me what's wrong and I hate to admit it but I don't know. Percy is usually good about holding in fear and being a strong leader. Something must be extremely bad to be affecting him like this. As I walked by his cabin I decided to go knock on his door. "Percy do you want to go and spar or race on the climbing wall? Many of the campers are worried about you. Are you okay? It's been kind of lonely without you. I miss you so much. Percy do you want to go and spar? We don't have to spar."

"Go away Annabeth."

"No Percy listen. Please come out of there. People are asking where you've been. They're worried Percy. I'm worried! they say "have courage", and I'm trying to. I'm right out here to help. Please just let me in." I started crying.

"Annabeth I'm sorry. I can't." He whispered. He said the second part quieter.

There had to be a reason why and there had to be a way to get him a) out of his cabin or b) to confess. I spent the next few days thinking of a way to solve my problem. After hours and hours of thinking I looked over at the calendar. Tomorrow was the Winter Solstice. Uhhh! I would have to stop my planning. All of the campers were going to go to celebrate their victory over Gaea. Both camps will be attending. They are also going to combine the camps into Camp Olympia. Wait ALL the campers will be attending, including Percy! Yes! I will finally figure out whats going on!

Okay I had a really hard time writing this intro. The other chapters should be longer than this. I just wanted to put my idea out there. I will probably rewrite this in the future. Anyway thank you so much for reading!

See ya later Kupkakes!