My flight back to New York had just arrived. I kept wishing over and over again that I didn't have to get on this flight. I remember the last time I was in New York; the night I said good-bye to her.

"No. That's my final answer." Annabeth gave me a cold stare

"Are you sure? I really don't want to go without you. Annabeth, please I'm begging you to come with me."

"Percy, you can't expect me to go. I have my life here in New York, and I have dreams here in New York. I don't want to live in the Bahamas. I'm not putting my life on hold so you can fallow your dream and become a Marine Biologist. I'm an architect here. Again, my final answer is no.

"I thought you loved me!"I retorted

"I do Percy, and I always will. But, if you love something you'll let it go."

I shook my head and walk up the ramp that would take me to the Bahamas; away from NYC, away from Camp Half-blood, and away from Annabeth. I looked back but her blond head had already melted into the crowd. I was twenty-one the day that happened; I am now twenty- five.

Then I remembered the day a white and frilly wedding invitation came. In flowing black script it read: You are invited! On the twenty-fifth day of August, Annabeth Chase and Noah Evenfeilds will wed at the top of the Empire State building. We hope you can join us! Than at the bottom was a picture of Annabeth and this guy, Noah. He was a nice looking man, the smart type. Jealousy flared inside me. Then, I suddenly had a plan; to break them up that is. All I needed to do was arrive one week early and everything would fall into place.

Day One

I stepped off the plane in New York. It was August seventeenth. My plan was about to be unraveled. I hopped in a cab and have the guy the address of Camp Half-Blood. When I got out of the car I instantly smelled strawberries. I smiled, I was so happy to be home. I ran down Half-Blood Hill right to the big house and greeted Chiron.

"Hello Percy how are you?" He asked

"Okay Chiron. But, I'm here for the wedding. Do you know where Annabeth is?"

"As a matter of fact I-…" But he was cut off because someone tackled me into a hug.

"Percy!" Annabeth was hugging me and was laughing "Come on! I got to show you something!"

She dragged me off towards the cabins. I muttered a good-bye to Chiron. He chuckled. We arrived at the Athena cabin. I could tell major changes had been made. The whole cabin was made out of silver, the roof had two huge skylights in it, and the front of it was totally redone. It had a huge owl sculpture with wings as if it were in-flight, and then on the right side was a statue of Athena, and then I noticed it was a huge fountain.

"Annabeth this is amazing! Did you do this?" I asked

"Yes, I got bored after I finished with Olympus." She told me

Then we were inside the cabin; which is just as amazing as the outside. The floor was tiled in silver and gold, the ceiling had an enormous owl painted on it, and the bunks were renovated too. The structures were hanging from the ceiling, each had a staircase to get up to it and each bed had matching owl bed sheets. Then I saw their study hall, which was as impressive as a college. That's when we arrived at Annabeth's study cubicle, and again I had a flash of simmering jealousy.

The cubicle had pictures all over it. In one Annabeth was graduating from high school. She had a broad smile with a blue robe and golden sashes. The next was of Annabeth graduating college, with her diploma displayed. The next picture was of Annabeth and Noah. His snake arm was around her, but she was still smiling. The next three pictures were like this. Then I noticed the last one which was the only one that was framed. It was taken right after the war with Kronos. Annabeth was in the middle smiling like a goof-ball, to her right was me. I was smiling but I was looking at her. Then to my right was Grover, who was smiling. On Annabeth's left was Nico, who just had a sullen expression. Then on his left was Juniper, who was smiling like the luckiest tree nymph in the world.

"Okay Percy what do you want to do today?" Annabeth asked

"Wait one question. Where's Noah?"

"He can't be here because he's not a half-blood. Oh, that reminds me, everyone is having dinner with him tonight. But again, what do you want to until then?"

"How about go to an aquarium? I always love those."

Her expression quickly darkened. "No Percy, no aquariums. I vowed never to go to one of those, ever."

"How about Olympus then?"

"Good choice. I can show you all that I've done!"

We got in a cab and started towards Olympus.