Hello all, this is my first Fanfic Ever so please be kind with the comments. I am new to writing and hope to improve. This is a story that happens after the giant war. No Flames plz.

Thanks and enjoy reading!

KhaosErebus77

Percy's POV

I stared out window pondering what now, the war with Gaea was over, the camps were at peace, though partially obliterated. The campers and romans were strangely calm, it is like the calm after the storm, when you finally see the wreckage and disaster that surrounds you. The shroud ceremony would be performed later in the evening.

But I didn't think I had the heart to go. It was like ripping the Band-Aid off a never healing wound. The demigods, have had enough. After 2 major wars, first the Rise of the Titans, then the Giants. Everyone needed a break.

At camp, there was repairing to complete. I helped re-build the Big-House after been destroyed by that traitor Octavian with his ornagers. I loathed even the very mention of the name, the name that brought memories, of lust for power, lies and deceit.

"Hey Jackson, get your ass over here", a voice called behind him "QUICKLY" it yelled. "Ok, ok" I hollered back. It was Clarisse, hauling a large piece of timber wood behind her leaving long gashes in the earth.

"Little help, will ya", he sighed, "One sec" he called. He ran quickly to her side and lifted the opposite end of the log. "Oomph" he grunted, "This is heavier than it looks". His face turning red from the strain. "Well, why other reason would I ask for help Prissy", Clarisse retorted.

I glared at her and said "Just walk Clarisse". I thought of the times many years ago where she would have killed herself before asking for my help. "What are you grinning at you big baby, log to heavy for the great Hero of Olympus?", she sneered trying to mask her smile but hopelessly failing.

"Whatever Clare bear", he mumbled, pleased with my little nickname for her. She gave me her special death glare and slowly pronounced each word "Call… Me... That… Again…, and I…will… personally put you six feet under". I rolled my eyes at her "Hurry up" I said clearly pleased with her reaction. "What's this even for?" I complained. "We need to bring this for the new medicine Cabinet that Chiron is planning to construct".

Annabeth's POV

"Wow", Annabeth thought. Who knew he could learn so quickly. "Raise your blade a little higher Max" she instructed. He did as she asked, he had a powerful swing.

The dull celestial bronze blade of his made an indent in her own practice sword. Max grunted in frustration as he could not land a blow.

She smiled as he glared at her and decided to forget the rules of combat. He Threw his sword directly at her and in the seconds that she side stepped the airborne blade he lunged and tackled her to the ground. Quickly pulling a dagger from its sheath and hovering it above her neck. "Yield" he playfully said.

"I yield" she replied. "Man, your getting better really fast". Max was a son Hades that was recently discovered. Annabeth was in charge of training him. She had to admit he was very handsome.

"I know" he replied, she rolled her eyes. Sure he was arrogant and at times and more sarcastic than Percy, and that was saying A LOT. A conch horn sounded in the distance, "C'mon Max, let's go have dinner". "Ya, Ok" he replied. She offered her hand, he took it as she hauled him up. Their faces landed inches from each other. He knowingly smiled, a blush crept its way up her cheeks.

I quickly stepped away from him, what was I doing? I have a boyfriend, but looking at Max, and it was hard not to. I saw his slender, but powerful frame. Chiseled jaw and piercing onyx eyes, his hair a mix between white and silver like that of a blade. Max's strong hands slowly made their way down her sides to rest on her hips.

She was playing with fire now she knew. But at that moment nothing else mattered, not even Percy. I sucked in a breath as he slowly lowered his face towards mine as our lips lightly brushed against each others sending shivers down my back. When we broke apart we stared at one another wide eyed.

Percy POV

Hmmm, I thought, which was by the way seriously creeping me out. I have been continually having these odd philosophical thoughts and have had these slight urges to grab a book and learn something. Aaaagggghhhh! No Please! I realized that having a daughter of Athena as a girlfriend was really not helping my beautiful ignorance of knowledge.

But it never seems to stop, what would have happened if Gaea was not defeated? How would have the world turned out? That was scary to think about, maybe I should go train, I'm not really hungry, maybe a swim to clear the head? Ya, that sounds good, as I walked down to the canoe lake I passed the training arena to see the final portion of Max's and Annabeth's sparring match.

I saw him defeat her and lend out a hand. I started to leave, not wanting to look like a stalker. But I felt a spark of jealousy in my chest, Annabeth never asked me to train with her anymore. I realize that she is just helping him for she is his "official" trainer, but that doesn't help much.

I neared the lake and I took in the view, it was beautiful, a clear sunny sky, covering the valley in golden light. The smell of the pines surrounded me and the lazy breeze snaked its way through, the lake crystal clear and shining with the reflection of the sun, cool in the hot summer day. I quickly stepped out of my shirt, threw it on the powdery sand and waded into the lake. As I submerged and felt the comforting embrace of the water, I spied a group of naiads grinning and waving from the bottom of the lake, I smiled and returned the greeting.

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I walked to my cabin and took a quick shower, as I walked back into my room covered in nothing but a towel a hazy image appeared in front of me and all of a sudden I was face to face with the goddess of love. "EEP" she squeaked, "I see I called at the right time" she said in a low seductive voice. I rolled my eyes at the goddess and said " Wadda ya want Aphrodite?".

"Hmm?", she replied clearly distracted by my chest. "Yes?" I prompted, starting to feel uncomfortable with her, "Bah, I want nothing but my husband wanted to speak with you, HEPHAESTUS!" she called loudly. As the hulking figure of a burly man made its way to the IM, I bowed respectfully "Lord Hephaestus". "Hello Percy, how are you doing". "I'm good my lord, but may I ask what is the message for me.

"Well the ring is ready", he raised an eyebrow. "You do remember that now do you", "YES" I exclaimed loudly, I composed myself and tried again. "Yes my lord, I clearly remember". he huffed at me. "Marvelous materials but the way, Adamantium, Atlantian Steel and Imperial gold", "Never before have I crafted such a ring". A dark blue box suddenly appeared on my nightstand. "Thank you lord", I said, "Oh, no problem my boy, I wish you luck with the lucky young lady.

Aphrodite huffed in the background, muttering something along the lines of "Lucky girl, oh she is just a lucky girl right. She gets that best looking man in the world and she is only lucky". She stalked out of the room while Hephaestus grunts at his wife. I swipe through the IM, and walk towards my bed.

I opened the small box and sucked in a breath, it was beautiful, the 3 twisted metals skillfully crafted together, Adamantium, Atlantian steel and Imperial Gold. With a large diamond proudly displayed on the top. On the steel there was on the left side of the ring, the raging waves of the ocean and on the right small owls were perched on olive branches. This would do nicely he thought as he ran out of his cabin to the dining pavilion.

Apollo's POV

As I floated above the earth to take a glimpse at my favorite place, well…. after the clubs I mean. I looked into the training arena to try and spy one of my kids training but what I viewed caught me completely off-guard. The "PDA" moment between the daughter of Athena and the son of hades unfolded before my very eyes. The only emotion that I felt was rage, how could she do this to him! to Percy!? of all people. He was loyal to a fault, was caring, kind and would never abandon her or anyone in need. Percy loved Annabeth with every last drop of his being, to the last godly cell in him, he fell into Tartarus for her, and she does THIS!

As I began to descend to give that cheating bitch a piece of my mind, NO ONE messes with my friends, a flash of light surrounded me and three ghoulish grandmothers surrounded me. The Fates! "To what do I owe this honor" I said, "You cannot interfere with what is happening with the young half-bloods" they said in unison. "WHAT!" I yelled, "that Annie girl will destroy him".

"Alas, it that is what is to come, then so be it", "But you cannot tamper with fate". I glared at them knowing that I was making a big mistake. "Alright" I said, "I just worry for him". They nodded and in a brilliant blue flash disappeared to whence they came. I hung my head dejectedly knowing what was to come, I just hoped that young Percy would be strong.

Percy's POV

Three weeks have passed since Hephaestus had given me the ring and I had asked Annabeth to meet me at our special spot on the beach for a date. A VERY important date, I thought smugly. I am only 22 and I know I'm a little young to be married but hey. Why not, she was worth it. I began my descent from my cabin at 8:00. I was a little early for I was meeting with Annabeth at 8:15.

I was nearing a small clearing when I heard giggling from behind a bush, I thought it was a nymph and I was a little curious of what was happening, maybe a lucky satyr caught a girl. Then I heard a voice that took me a while to recall, it was Max, the son of hades. "When are you going to break up with him, I am tired of only being with you in secret". OOOOOOHHHHH, I wondered, who could this girl be. Then my heart dropped to my feet for the voice that I heard reply. "I'm doing it tonight Max, don't worry. He is nothing compared to you". I hid behind a boulder, not believing what I was hearing.

"Well, the sooner the better" Max said then standing her up and kissed her. I just stared at them, the world that I had envisioned for us cracking. How could she? but nothing in the world prepared me for what she said next. "I love you Max, you are the best man out there and I am sorry for being stuck with that boring jerk that has never done anything for me". I could not hold it any longer, I sucked in a breath while tears ran down my face.

"Annabeth?".

Hey All, Thanks for reading my first installment of this story. This a short chapter and I hope to make the next ones longer. I will posting every 2 weeks due to the fact that I am very busy in school. This is my first year of high school so yay!

Please review and tell me what you think, I will gladly accept any options/ or suggestions to make this better.

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Yours in Demi-godishness.