In a Heartbeat

by oopsybear2007

In a Heartbeat, Percy would sacrifice anything for Annabeth. But, one day, Percy dies taking a knife for her. Even in death though, Percy remains loyal to his cause, to protect Annabeth. But whenever he sleeps, he goes back to the place of death. He can control his own body. Will Percy risk death again or let Annabeth die?

1. Chapter 1

Hey guys! This is my first time posting a fanfiction, so please don't judge me too harshly. Also, have fun reading! ~oopsybear2007

DISCLAIMER

I do not own the Percy Jackson series. All rights go to Rick Riordan. Ok! Back to the story!

In a Heartbeat

Percy POV:

I was on my—actually I don't remember—war when I did something on impulse. I did it in a heartbeat. I mean, I didn't regret it, I would do it again. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Annabeth, her power fading, she wouldn't be able to last much longer. I saw a knife come flying towards her. I screamed, "Annabeth, no!" I ran to her quickly. I didn't know what to do. In a spilt-second decision, I jumped to her. The knife hit me. Pain like I never knew before hit me. I wouldn't survive, I knew. I realized, through the pain, that all the monsters were gone. Annabeth knelt down to me.

Annabeth POV:

I saw him there, weak and dazed, knife sprouting from his chest. I knelt down to him, crying. "Percy, why?" "I-," he coughed, "I love you…" "Percy, why would you do that?" I whispered. "Please Annabeth, it's too much. Please… tell my mother that I love her." "I… I will." "I love you Annabeth," he said weakly, feebly. He didn't move again. I stayed there, holding his hand for who knows how long. "Annabeth," Chiron said softly, as if he didn't want me to start crying again, "Annabeth, we have to go." He gently picked me up. I didn't want to leave Percy. I wanted to stay with him forever. Kicking and squirming, I didn't stop doing so until Chiron let me pick him up and put him on his back. My heart was aching. I walked alongside Chiron, knowing nothing would be right again.

Percy POV:

I died. Walking down to Elysium was the most dreadful experience ever. I wouldn't get to see Annabeth anymore. Once I got there, I noticed that everyone there was partying. I wondered if Jason was here. As if on cue, I heard, "Percy! Percy! Over here!" I followed the voice to, of course, Jason. He asked, "Hi! I missed you guys! Did you come to visit me?" "No, I didn't really come to visit you, but Jason—" "Also Percy, why do you look so shimmery? You kind of look like me," interrupted Jason. "Jason, I am dead." "What?" "I am dead." "You can't be." "Jason, I am dead." "Oh, ok then, how did you die?" "I took a knife for Annabeth." "Aww, true love!"

It was at that moment that my body decided to collapse.

Jason POV:

Percy had shimmered away. I didn't know how or why, he just did. He disappeared in a puff of smoke.

Sorry for the cliff-hanger. I'll try to post the second part as soon as possible. In the meantime, enjoy! :D

Percy POV:

I thought I was dreaming, but dreams don't make your body feel like it's on fire does it?

Well, I was back there at the place where I died. I could control my own body, somehow, someway. I fought for my life. Again, just as before, I saw Annabeth slowly losing energy. I wondered what was going on. Why was this scene replaying? I saw the knife heading towards Annabeth. I didn't know whether this was a real scene or just a dream. So, just as before, I took a knife for Annabeth, "Nope, definitely not a dream owww…," I thought.