Chapter Two
We Talk to the parents (Because I Forgot to Beforehand)

Annabeth and I walked hand in hand down the street after dinner that night. Both of us took dee breaths, soaking in the wonderful, natural smell of New York. (Sarcasm of course) we usually sent most of our time avoiding breathing. I recommend doing the same if you ever visit. Neither of us talked much now. We were just enjoying each other's company
"So," Annabeth began, "What did my mom say when you told her?"
"What?"

I suddenly had a very bad feeling in my gut that I had forgotten something
"You know! When you asked her for permission to marry me? You did that, right?"
Her eyes scanned my body. They seemed to bore into my soul. She let go of my hand and covered her face
"Gods, Percy! You didn't ask?! What about my dad?"
"N-no"
"We have to tell them- YOU must tell them. Wait- did you even tell your mom?"
""I thought the proposal was supposed to be a surprise!"
""For me! Not- oh, never mind! We need to get to Olympus immediately"

I swallowed. Telling Athena I got engaged to her daughter when, apparently, I had to let her know and I didn't, was not something I was very eager to do
"How about we stop by my mom's first, since she is right here in town. She might relieve my stress some." I bartered. Annabeth agreed.

I knocked on the door, and my mom answered
"Percy! It's been so long! And Annabeth! How have you been doing? Keeing my son in line?"
""Yes, Mrs. Blo-um, Sally." She corrected herself under My mom's stern, yet teasing glare. She hugged us both and invited us inside. We sat down, and I looked at Annabeth, then began
"Well, Mom. We have some news..."

My mom looked us both over
"Percy, please tell me Annabeth isn't regnant!"
"That took me by surprise. I looked at Annabeth. Her expression was the same. My face flushed
"What?! Mom! She and I aren't even married yet! But that's what were here to talk about. I proposed to Annabeth tonight!"
Now, she was shocked
"What?! When?! You never told me you were planning this! Young man-"

I calmed her down then told her the whole story. She shook her head
"Percy, you should have told Athena!"
"I know, I know. Just tell Paul everything when he wakes up. I know it's late." I told her.

She said she would, and gave me a kiss on the cheek, and Annabeth another hug. With that, we were off to my certain doom
"Okay, Percy. Just act natural. Everything will be fine!" Annabeth attempted to reassure me on the elevator to Olympus. I wasn't feeling it. There was a ding and the doors slid open. Annabeth gave me a quick kiss on the cheek, grabbed my arm, and dragged me to the throne room. All twelve Olympians were there. Great, a chance for them all to see me die
"Lord Zeus, we would like to have a private council with our godly parents" I said, trying my best to sound confident
"Why?"
I looked around the room. Did I really want to announce why? I noticed Aphrodite squirming in her seat. I was pretty sure from the smile on her face that she knew
"Just for...uh, personal family matters"
"Very well," Zeus decreed, "Five minutes"
He tapped his staff and the others disappeared
"Okay, uh, Lady Athena... AnnabethandIareengagedandIdidn'tknowIneededtoaskyoufirstIamsosorry!"
"What?!" Athena demanded
"Um, Annabeth and I are engaged?"
I said it as a question, but Athena knew it wasn't
"You dare, to take my daughter, without my permission?!"
I responded, "I was unaware that I needed your permission."
Annabeth grabbed my shoulder, and her look leaded with me to watch how I said things
"Mother," Annabeth interjected, "I love him. You know that. You may despise him simply because of his Father, but I don't. And I want to be with him."
"Athena pondered
"Perseus. I will give you one chance with Annabeth. If you hurt her in anyway, anytime, I will kill you, slowly and painfully"
She disappeared in a brilliant flash. Her fear technique was flawless. I turned to my dad who just smiled in a familiar way
"That was a proposal If I ever saw one, my boy"
Then he, too, was gone, leaving behind that familiar saltwater scent
"Well," I said, "Your dad's?"
To make a long story short, Frederick Chase said the same thing as Athena, just in a nicer, more absentminded way. There were also more lane discussions
I drove Annabeth back to her apartment
"When do you think you'll have the wedding plans ready?" I asked?
""Oh, I have them. Invitations go out tomorrow."
""Wait, so when is it?"
"Next month"
She gave me a kiss, then went for her door. She stopped
"Percy, the door was already open"
"I checked. It was. I got out Riptide just in case. Annabeth pushed the door open. I steed inside. And took a sweeping view of the room. No one. Annabeth took her Yankees cap out of her purse, put it on, and turned invisible. I felt her brush past me. Her apartment had two floors, so I started up the stairs, attempting to not make a creaking noise. I turned the corner, pointing my sword in front of me. No one was there, but I heard a rustling noise in one room. The scuffing of shoes. Cautiously, I approached, bringing my sword to a position ready to strike. The figure turned around and showed surprise. I struck down. The blade assed through. I'm sure the burglar had no idea how, plus he didn't seem to care. He stuffed valuables into his pocket and ran. I cursed, capped Riptide and ran after him
""Annabeth!" I called. "I've got a thief!"
"The man made it to the stairs. I grabbed a large book and threw it at him. It hit his back; he stumbled. Needless to say, he reached the bottom of the stairs quicker, but he was also too stunned to do anything else. Annabeth took off her ca and inspected the fallen crook
"Nobody I know" She mused, scanning his body more efficiently than an X-ray.
I nodded. "My blade went right through him. Just a common crook, I guess"
"Yes."
"I'll call the cops. You tie him up" I offered. I'm pretty sure the only reason she said okay was because she knew I was terrible at knots. They still give me trouble. I honed the police and they said they would send a man right over. Also, just for clarification, we only called the cops to avoid any mortal problems. We already had plenty of supernatural ones. Five minutes later, the police car pulled up. We greeted him and gave our story. He thanked us, took the man, and drove off. I wish more officers like him existed
"That was fun," I laughed. "Bar the door tonight. I'm sure the maintenance man will fix it in the morning."
"I know what to do Percy. Don't worry. I'll be fine. It wasn't anything dangerous tonight"

I gave her another kiss, and went off, relishing in the fact that I was going to get married