Chapter 1: A Bliss Evening

We were walking hand in hand on the freshly cut grass on a beautiful summer day. We weren't talking, but it wasn't awkward at all. In fact, it was peaceful and calm. Ever since the Titan War finished, Percy and I convinced Chiron into letting us redo all the cabins interior and exterior. Well, I convinced Chiron, Percy just stood to the side bored. Maybe that has to do with the fact that I had not done a design for his cabin yet… The Demeter Cabin had a Rooftop Garden filled with tomato plants and other plants. It was painted the color of wheat fields with potted plants of flowers on every window sill. The Artemis Cabin had silky silver curtains that gracefully draped the windows and a moon of pure silver hung on the front. The cabin was conveniently placed at a perfect spot so the moonlight reflected making the entire cabin glow. So many other cabins had been redone and looked magnificent.

I looked up to Percy and was grateful for how perfect my life was (well, as perfect as life could get for a demigod). Percy really had changed over the 4 years. He had this beautiful wavy hair that hung loosely on his forehead. He was pretty tall, in fact he was taller than me by about 2 inches. He had that tanned skin that looked healthy and illuminated in the moonlight. But the best thing was his eyes. They were a beautiful, even when he was angry. They were sea-green and made me full all fuzzy inside. But, none the less he still had that sweet smile and his personality was just as amazing.

He caught me staring and smirked," Ok Annabeth, I get it. I'm insanely hot. Just don't drool ok?"

I felt a light blush creep to my cheeks "Shut up!" I said and playfully shoved him. When he laughed, the sound was a melody to my ears. I then averted my attention toward the dull gray building where I stayed. The paint was chipping off and it looked worn out. It looked so lifeless and boring (Percy would agree, even if I did change it) compared to every other cabin.

Percy also noticed," Wisegirl, you've been spending most of your time doing other cabins, you forgot about yourself." He smiled sweetly making my heart flutter.

I sighed," I know… It's just Olympus and Camp? I'm starting to realize why my fatal flaw is hubris."

He smiled and stared at waves gently lapping the shore, "Well, you wouldn't be my Wisegirl if you didn't have a flaw."

I smirked at him," So I have flaws now? I'm not the best thing to you? I'm probably second best after Rachel…"

He seemed to see what I meant and his eyes widened," N-no! Not at all!" He exclaimed frantically, "It's just that you, uh, well you see…." He rubbed the back of his neck nervously. I laughed at his expression. I'm not like every other girl who thinks they should be the prettiest thing in the world and I get it if he has other friends who are girls (I don't get jealous! How dare you accuse me! Oh… Rachel…. That's a different story… he he he). He respects me and I respect him. That's good enough for me. And anyways, Rachel and I were good friends now, and I enjoyed her company.

"I know what you mean. I guess you're right. I should take more time for myself." I looked at him. He was smiling like he knew something I didn't. I suddenly was suspicious.

"Do me a favor and close your eyes, okay?" he said looking proud.

"This better not be a water gun again." The last time he told me that, he splashed me with water and I couldn't do anything to get back at him.

"Trust me, okay?" I could see the anticipation in his eyes.

I sighed," Fine. But if you are pulling any tricks on me, you won't hear the last of it Perseus Jackson!" He knew whenever I used his full name I was deadly serious. I closed my eyes as I felt his warm hand lift mine. I felt a cold, smooth metal wrap around me as I heard the sound of small pieces clinging together.

"Ok, open." He said and I obeyed him. I gasped as I saw the delicate charm bracelet lying on my wrist. Every charm represented our story; from the little silver owl to the lightning bolt from our first quest. Every charm delicately hung from the chain holding them together. It was beautiful. This was me and Percy wrapped into a bracelet. Once I learned how to breathe again, I looked up at him. He had that goofy grin plastered on his face that made me smile no matter what the situation.

"Thank you…" I said my voice soft and gentle. I was in shock… Percy and I weren't the type of people to get each other gifts. Maybe an occasional $5 Starbucks gift card, but this? This was amazing!

"That's it? Nothing else? Wait… you don't like it, that's right. You hate it don't you? But don't worry! I can fix this! I can return it and-"he was cut off by me kissing him. His soft lips gently curved into mine as we deepened the kiss. We stayed for what seemed like hours and finally separated.

"Does that answer your question?" I said and leisurely walked toward my cabin and went inside talking one last at his shocked face. Most people aren't content with what they have and always want more. Right now, knowing I have an amazing life I couldn't ask for anything else. I smiled and walked toward my desk. It was cluttered with thick books with gold trim and worked papers scattered everywhere. Gosh, why am I so messy? I sighed and was walking towards my bed when I noticed an unusual blue light going from the inside. I am always looking for knowledge so stupid me decided to walk over to it . My trunk was a standard brown with a lock and key for safekeeping. It was worn out, but still very useful. Seeing that blue light, I imagined it would have been my laptop from Daedulus running, it's the same blue. But this seemed stronger and brighter. Being a demigod, we tend to do stupid stuff that gets us into trouble, like this. I carefully opened the trunk and a blinding blue light seared through my eyes causing me to shut them tight. I felt like I was being pulled by the force of gravity, but at the same time, I was somehow resisting. Then I blacked out.