Wow 929 words. Sorry for not posting anything on Alive Again. I'm getting there but I'm having a hard time finding inspiration.

Percy POV

I was on then couch next to my mom and step dad, Paul, watching Christmas movie reruns when the door bell rang.

"I'll get it." I told them and made my way to the door. As I walked I picked up five dollars in case it was carolers. I open the door only to be surprised by the person there hugging me.

At first I was shocked but then I said, "Hey wise girl. I missed you too." I hugged her in return. "What are you doing here?"

"I came to ask you if you are coming to camp for Christmas this year. I've heard it will be the best one yet." Annabeth released her death grip on me just enough so that she could look me in the eye while I answered.

"I'm still waiting for them to reply." I told her. "They're afraid of me getting lost again."

"Let me go I'm going to talk to them." Annabeth told me practically running while I was holding her slightly above the ground.

"Nope." I said. "If we are going to talk to them it's going to be together."

"Fine." I released her and made a quick grab for her hand so she couldn't run away from me.

"Mom! Guess who I found waiting outside our door?" I called to her.

"Tyson?"

"No, it was Annabeth. She wants me to-" Annabeth pushed forward past me letting go of my hand to give her little speech about why I should go.

"...And finally I've never really ever have had a Christmas with him there." Annabeth huffed and breathed in slowly to catch her breath.

"Okay." My mom replied.

"What?!" Annabeth said clearly shocked by the simple reply.

"I said okay, Annabeth. Your presents are in Percy's room." I grabbed Annabeth's hand dragging her to my room so she didn't explode.

"What was that?" Annabeth said. "Is your mom always like that?"

"Yes, but we've been gone for so long and have had many things not go our way it's shocking so calm down wise girl." I pulled her into a hug.

"You're such a seaweed brain." She replied.

"Just the way you like it." I kissed her. Annabeth rolled her eyes then looked around the room for the presents.

"I think they're near the window." I noticed that my mom must have brought the moon lace plant back in my room while I was gone and took care of it. Then I remembered Calypso and decided that I'd give it to her for a Christmas present since she was with Leo. One down so many more to go.

Annabeth picked up both of our presents and handed me mine. I peeked over her shoulder as she opened her present. Hers was a big box. When she unwrapped it she found multiple boxes of lego sets. I wasn't surprised when she opened one and in seconds built it. She wanted to be an architect when she was older anyways.

I went to open mine which was a smaller package. I opened it slowly hopefully it being what I want it to be. It was and I was really happy. It was blue candy from the place my mom still works at. It was what I would normally get from my mom. I opened it up and put one in my mouth and offered on to my girlfriend.

"This really brings back good memories." I tell her.

"We deserve it." She said while snorted. "After all we've been through."

"At least we were together for the most part." I kiss her again. Then broke it to tell her something. "Well, I gotta change and pack for the trip." She nodded and took her legos out, with her, into the hall where she waited.

I change into jeans and put on a nice warm jacket. Then I grabbed a bag from my closet and placed a couple of clothes in the bag. Mainly jackets and jeans cause most of my clothes are at camp. I picked up the moonlace and remember the broken promise I made. I decided I would bring it to her somehow.

Leo was far off from what I heard from Piper. Only cause she tried to get answer from Annabeth and she recommended me. And from what I heard I assumed he met Calypso.

Anyways I packed a picture of what I wanted the Hephaestus cabin to make. It had to be special. If Luke could giver her a dagger at 6 and she kept it and cherished it for so long, I wanted to give her something last forever in her heart. I pop another piece of candy in my mouth then opened the door to see my girlfriend playing with the legos, but not the ones made from the directions. She must have rebuild them.

"Finally." She said, "You took too long." On that note we walked back to the room where my mom and Paul were still watching movies.

"Are you guys gonna be okay?" My mom asked worriedly, "Do you want me to drive you there?"

"No thanks Sally." Annabeth said. "Argus drove me here and is waiting outside for us."

"Okay you know what to do if you need to reach me." She said as she walked up to us to give us a hug.

After our hugs and goodbyes Annabeth and I made our way over to the door. But, before we made our way outside I took Annabeth's hand in mine and opened the door feeling the cold morning air.

Thanks for reading the new story. Sorry for leaving it there. Who am I kidding. I did that on purpose, I'm the writer after all. XD What did you think Percy had in mind for Annabeth's gift?