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- Calypso

PERCY-

Percy was overwhelmed with relief and regret. He was relieved, beyond belief, to get Annabeth and himself out of that hell-hole; but the guilt of leaving Bob and Damasean behind was weighing him down more than he'd like to admit.

Percy was on the deck of the ARGO II safe and sound, well fed with his camp jacket over his night clothes. Percy leaned on the railing with Annabeth by his side, trying not to let the stars win over his guilt.

Annabeth was looking down at the ocean below their ship, her train of thought lost deep in her intricate mind. Sometimes Percy wondered if he'd ever get her to stop thinking, get her to just relax with him; but he knew it was easier said.

"Hey," he said gently, nudging her shoulder, bringing her out of her deep contemplation

"Hmm?"Annabeth hummed, clearly deep in thought.

"Whatcha thinkin 'bout?" Percy pushed with a cocky grin. A moment passed in silence before Annabeth let out a long sigh. Turning her head she faced her boyfriend, grey eyes clouded with worry.

"What are we gonna do Percy?"

"About?"

"About this," she exclaimed gesturing around her.

"About our situation, our life, our plans ,Bob and , and, the ship. With...How Percy?" She stammered out, hiding her face in her arms.

"Wise girl, everythings fine. We can worry about that when it happens. " He soothed.

"How can you be sure, you heads full of kelp." The small hope in her voice made Percy grin, as he wrapped his arms around her shoulders.

"Mmm, maybe I don't. But I promised to never leave you, and I will keep that promise even if I die fulfilling it."

She gasped, pulling away from him and looking him in the eye. "Percy, please don't say that," panic edging her voice.

An oath to keep with final breath

The line from the prophecy in Annabeth's ears making her lightheaded. "Percy, you promised never to leave me behind. Remember?" Desperation laced her words."Promise me. Promise me you'll chose the right thing. Swear to me. on the River Styx, that you won't choose me over something more important." She said determined, yet Percy could see the unshed tears in her eyes.

"Annabeth, you know I can't do that," Percy said, slightly panicking about how serious she was.

"Percy. You can love me, love me with all your heart like I love you. But please," she whispered, " Please let me go when you have to."

Percy's eye glazed over as she spoke, not quite believing they were having this conversation. The seriousness of the situation hit him like a ton of bricks, pressing down on his heart. He was positive Gaea would use their connection against them, and nothing could stop her. When had this happened? he asked himself. When had everything they worked for came crumbling down? Their own relationship was at stake, heck, even their lives.

Annabeth just stood there waiting for a reply but Percy could tell she was getting impatient. He finally came to a conclusion and looked into Annabeth's eyes, hoping for any signs that she might be joking, and finding none. Her eyes contrasted against his beautifully, her grey eyes set with the look of a warrior. Percy knew she had the

strategy to make up any plan. And use any plan to her advantage.

Annabeth continued to gaze at him expectantly, worry in her expression. The stare lasted for a moment before Percy knew she wasn't backing down.

"A-alright. I Percy Jack-,"

"Full name," she cut in, this time with hesitation in her voice.

"OK, I Perseus Jackson swear to you Annabeth Chase, and only to you. That I will not give my life for yours, but not without regret." He stated, his cocky grin threatening to emerge.

"Percy.." She warned. "Thank you. Thats enough." Giving him an emotion filled kiss and a hug that he wanted to hold forever.

"I love you," Percy said, breathing in the pleasant aroma of lemon from her hair.

"I love you too, Seaweed Brain " she said snuggling into his chest.

"You should get some rest, " Annabeth said softly to her boyfriend, who, at the moment, was stifling a yawn.

"No!" Percy exclaimed, obviously shaken."I-I mean, I'm just.. not tired." The lie was obvious, but Annabeth just nodded and snuggled closer. The two were seated on the deck, huddled together as the ship sailed on.

Percy had to admit he did feel an excruciatingly large amount of sleep weighing his eyelids down but he was still not going to risk the dreams.

That's when he realized he and Annabeth had little food since their journey, the realization coming from his loud stomach. Annabeth had slinked her way out of her meal with her claim to be tired. Percy had doubted her claim when he heard the shower running below deck, adding to his worry, showers don't usually last two hours.

"You need to eat something. Along with this lil' guy," He stated gesturing to his rumbling stomach.

"Uh, yeah. Hey, won't you practice with me, I'll let you use the bow?" She asked trying to change the conversation.

"Don't try to change the topic, why won't you eat with me, I can sneak some blue cake," Percy sung out the last part, hoping to amuse Annabeth.

"Kind of hard to focus on such little things with, well, all that," She gestured underneath her, "Going on below us. How many demigods do you thing died down there? Eating now and ignoring all this seems absurd." The irritation was clear in her voice.

"You really do need to eat, wise girl." Percy said matter-of-factly.

Annabeth made a sound of acknowledgement, eyes trained on the horizon.

"C'mon, lets get something to shut this thing up," he poked his stomach, his other hand reaching for hers.

"Back in a flash!" He exclaimed with a grin.

Percy Headed down the stairs to the dining hall, grabbing a plate and imagining pizza. Grabbing two plates he headed up the stairs, but not before grabbing two drinks. Climbing up the last stairs Percy noticed Annabeth asleep against the rail, blond hair framing her face.

The closer he got the more worried he became. Annabeth's face was coated in a thin layer of sweat, her face set in a slight grimace.

"Wise girl. Annie, c'mon wakey-wakey," he urged.

"Annabeth," he said more urgently, tone rising slightly.

Grey eyes flew open with a gasp, blond hair jerking forward. Percy jerked back to avoid collision, eyes wide in concern. Annabeth relaxed into his grip as he pulled her in, eyes fluttering closed. Percy felt her breath even out and relaxed as well, plates forgotten on the side. They pulled away a few moment later, both shaken up. Sea green eyes met grey, intelligent ones and Percy realized the trusted bond between them. How she calmed at his touch, how her eyes shone with his own, and how easy they were together.

"Bad dream..." she said quietly looking down as if ashamed.

"Hey, it's okay. We'll talk later, kay?"He asked, hopefully reassuring her.

She just nodded.

"Now let's stuff our faces,"

She laughed and nodded, grabbing her handed plate. A silence passed between them, Percy chowing down his meal while Annabeth sat staring at her meal, as if it might attack her.

"Will I drop dead or spontaneously combust if I eat this?" she asked jokingly, a hint of serious in her voice.

"Annabeth," he gasped "I'm offended." He said pretending to be hurt by her words.

"When can anyone trust you to make food. Magically or not?" Annabeth lightly punched him on the arm.

"Fine, fine. Pick on Percy, eh?" He casted his eyes downward. His signature puppy dog face.

"Plus, who the hell drinks coffee with pizza?!"

"Me!" he said confidently

"Now,will you stop criticizing me and just eat." he said exasperated

"Okay, okay. just saying."

"Eat!" He said getting impatient and knowing fully well that his girl was stalling. And they stated to eat in a comfortable silence.

"Goodnight,"she said silently. A hint of fear in her voice despite her effort to act calm.

"See you in the AM, wise girl." Percy said in a tired but perky tone.

"Yeah," She whispered, closing her cabin door.

Percy couldn't help but notice she seemed a little too mellow ever since her short nap on deck.

That's when Percy got worried, well more worried than usual. He was sure she saw something in that dream but he now realized he may have underestimated the importance of it. He told himself that first thing in the morning he would ask her what it was about. Hopefully getting things back on track. The last thing he needed was a depressed girlfriend who-

"ANNABETH!" Piper's shrill scream echoed through the corridors, shaking everyone awake...