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Annabeth

Annabeth couldn't believe it. After eight scrutinizing months, she would see her one true love Percy Jackson. All Annabeth could think about was his long dark hair getting in the way of his mesmerizing sea green eyes that made her go crazy. Her heart was aching so much. 'Curse Hera for taking her Seaweed Brain away! Seriously why me? I know you hate me and all that but still…',Annabeth thought.

"Annabeth are you alright? You look kind of, worried." Piper said.

She was worried-extremely worried. Piper had been great help over the past months with basically everything.

"That's an understatement! Don't worry if Percy forgets you then I'll personally strike him with lightening." Thalia replied.

In some ways Annabeth was glad that her best friend decided to come along. She knew that Thalia missed Percy as much as she did but she was grateful nonetheless.

"Yeah but it won't affect him right? He's invincible, or so I've heard." Piper countered.

"Yup the idiot decided to take a dip in the Styx and comes back all arrogant like he was in charge…" Thalia muttered.

Annabeth zoned out of their conversation. She had more depressing things to worry about than Thalia beating Percy to a pulp. It wouldn't even affect him… What if he forgets her? Or worse, he has a new Venus girlfriend? Or the thing Annabeth dreaded the most, he was dead. No she couldn't afford to think like that.

"What's wrong with her?" Leo asked thinking Annabeth couldn't hear but she heard alright.

No sooner did the words leave his mouth was Annabeth's knife against his throat. Leo looked at her as if she was crazy. She was beginning to think she was.

"Don't you dare…" her words faltered and she broke down weeping.

"Hey guys about 10 more minutes to go…um Annabeth are you okay?" Jason announced

To make matters worse the rest of the camp counselors from Camp Half-Blood decided to arrive finding Annabeth sobbing. There was a huge debate about who was going to come with Leo, Piper, and Jason, but in the end it was all the head counselors. Everyone was anxious to see Percy again. He was a living legend for crying out loud! If he's dead then, no Annabeth had to stop thinking about that.

"Come on let's go see what that Roman camp looks like, I hear the architecture is gorgeous…" Piper said with her charmspeaking abilities.

That got Annabeth up made her stop crying. Relief flooded every single face.

"Thank gods, I've never seen her so emotional! She's usually a cold-hearted monster." Leo retorted.

Annabeth gave him her best death glare she could muster. She followed Piper our on deck and put her head down embarrassed by her breakdown. Surprisingly, Clarisse, head of Ares cabin, chose to follow and comfort Annabeth. Wow was all she could think. Ever since Silena Beauregard died last summer during the Titan War, Clarisse had been very sympathetic. When Percy went missing she became even more helpful. Come to think of it, ever since Percy left the entire camp was like the Underworld but 10 times sadder. The campfire was low and dim every night.

"You know Percy should have his memory back by now I mean come on it's been eight months!" Clarisse said.

"I know! It's just that well Jason you know is with Piper but he did mention the girl Reyna and he blushed like crazy. Sorry Piper…" Annabeth replied.

"It's okay, he talked to me about it saying he felt bad but wanted to be with me so I have nothing to worry about"

"Except the fact that Reyna can easily kill you because you know she's a daughter of Bellona."

"Thanks Annabeth I really needed that reminder! I'm so dead."

Annabeth felt sorry for her but before she could apologize, Leo chose that moment to be his annoying self.

"Attention campers! We are about to arrive at Camp Jupiter soon so I recommend to grab hold of something. This might be a little rocky." He hollered.

"Jason, make sure you're ready to help him. I really don't want to crash land on our first impression for the Romans." Piper exclaimed.

"Ha sure no problem."

Was it just Annabeth or did Jason look nervous? She couldn't worry about that now because Camp Jupiter came into view. Piper was right, the architecture was amazing! She knew that Rome was known for their architecture but this was well amazing. The look on her face must have been priceless because Jason was smirking with pride. Pride. That was something Jason had a lot of. He was definitely Roman with his discipline. He had plenty of urges to be the leader during The Council meetings. Percy was always much more laid back. The ship landed with a thud and brought her back to reality. Jason got out first and Annabeth followed close behind.

The first thing Annabeth saw was a more than a hundred Romans pointing spears, swords, and knives at them. Then a gorgeous girl with dark hair that fell behind her in perfect ringlets and who had piercing dark eyes came forward. She was wearing various medals and regal purple cape with a toga. Her appearance screamed leader.

"Jason, how nice of you to join us. Welcome Greeks to Camp Jupiter! I am Reyna daughter of Bellona and praetor of the twelfth legion. Introduce yourselves if you may." Reyna stated. She had narrowed her eyes at Jason. Annabeth decided to ask him later.

"Hey um I'm Jason Grace son of Jupiter, praetor of the twelfth legion, part of the Fifth Cohort, and leader of Camp Half-Blood. But I'm sure you guys know that right?" Jason said his voice cracked at the end. Annabeth stepped in to save him from embarrassment.

"Hi I'm Annabeth Chase daughter of Athena, Minerva to you, architect of Olympus, and head of Athena Cabin." Annabeth said not sure if she got it right. Where was Percy? She scanned the crowd but got nothing, her spirits dampened and her eyes began to water. She couldn't let herself cry in front of the Romans so Annabeth composed herself.

"I'm Piper McLean daughter of Aphrodite or Venus, and no special title well except I'm head of my cabin." Piper spoke unsure of herself. Annabeth couldn't blame her, Reyna seemed to be seething with anger directed to Piper who was very close to Jason; almost hand in hand.

"YO! I'm Leo Valdez son of Hephaestus or Vulcan, commander of the Argo II, and head of my cabin." Leo said with such happiness that some Romans even backed away.

They were silent not even cracking a smile at the arrival of their lost leader. Annabeth felt sorry for Jason but if it bothered him he didn't show it. Everyone else on the ramp looked as if they were scared so Jason cleared his throat to say or ask something.

"Well I know I have been absent for a while but I'm back now." Jason was being hopeful that someone would come hug him but no one came. Thalia decided it would be a good time to start talking.

"I'm Thalia Grace, Jason's older sister, daughter of Zeus, and lieutenant of The Hunters of Artemis. Now does anyone know where we can find Percy Jackson? I think you are all aware of Hera/Juno's exchange of heroes. Anyone?" She questioned.

The crowd began to murmur at the mention of Percy. Just when Annabeth was about to run back to the ship Reyna came forward to say something.

"Percy Jackson? He was here a second ago. Frank, Hazel where is he I thought he was with you?" Reyna asked.

"He was here but then he said he would catch up. I know he was dying to see his friends though." The boy Annabeth assumed was Frank said. He had a strong build but a babyish face ruined the image. He added, "I'm Frank Zhang by the way son of Mars/Ares and descendant of Poseidon. And yes I said Poseidon. I accompanied Percy on our quest."

Frank accompanied him on a quest? Annabeth was getting worried, where was he? A girl that looked about 13 and had beautiful dark, curled hair and dazzling gold eyes spoke,

"Not to get anyone worried but where the heck is Octavian? Do you think he's with Percy?"

At the mention of Octavian, Frank, Reyna, Jason, and many other Romans had a look of disgust upon their faces. He obviously wasn't a much liked person. Great Annabeth thought, now we might already have an enemy. Out of nowhere a loud yell pierced the air aided by a blood curdling scream. Everyone tensed at the sounds and raised their weapons higher.

"OCTAVIAN YOU ARE SO DEAD!" A voice yelled with such anger. Annabeth did a double take and recognized the voice. All the other campers have recognized it too because suddenly looks of glee shone on their faces.

"Now I think you may be overreacting a little Jackson. What did I do?" the voice must have belonged to Octavian.

Sure enough a pale, skinny boy holding a ripped stuffed animal and knife came into view. He looked scared. A wave soon engulfed him and he was drenched. The Romans including Leo, Piper, and Jason backed away but the campers came closer.

'The graecus are even crazier than I thought. No sane person would go near that boy especially after Octavian has argued with him.'Annabeth got more excited than ever before. It had to be him.

Then he appeared. He was more tan and muscular. His hair was longer than ever before, his eyes seemed to glow, and he was wearing a-a-a toga? Annabeth also noticed a purple cape similar to Reyna's. It was her Seaweed Brain and her true love. It was Percy Jackson.