Okay here we go next chapter. hope you all like it.

Annabeth

Percy wasn't at school the next day. I don't know where he could've been staying, due to the fact that his WHOLE FREIKING HOUSE BURNED DOWN! Luke seemed bored the next day. He kept turning his head at every movement like he was looking for someone. who though? I thought all this as I sat down next to Thalia. She was sneaking glances over at Nico. Typical. They were acting like a couple who had been together for years. Really it had been three months. Katie and Piper "tried" to have a conversation with Reyna, but Leo stole the show. God, why didn't they just go out all ready?! they obviously liked each other and they didn't even act on it.

I Had to find Percy somewhere. I had so many questions to ask him. Why did he seem so scared when I touched him? He also looked like he was devoid of all kindness. His sea-green eyes showed so much pain and sadness for one person. One lifetime. I decided to look for him after school. Silena waved her hand in front of me. I jerked up and realized that i was rambling. Silena smiled and waved her black hair behind her shoulder.

"So. What are you thinkin about?"

"Nothing." I snapped. I didn't let on too much personal info. "Come on Annie, I know that face. You're thinking of a boy aren't you?"

By now everyone was looking at me expectantly. They all wanted in on the conversation we were having. I turned to Thalia. "What do you guys think of Percy Jackson?"

"Percy… Percy… Oh! Yeah he's in my homeroom. He's pretty shy. He doesn't seem to let anyone in on anything." Katie said waving her hands in a Go on gesture.

"Well I kinda ran into him the other day after school… He was crying. His foster care home burned to the ground and his only two friends didn't make it out."

"Oh My God!"

"That's horrible!"

"That's not all, I tried to calm him down, and when I put a hand on his shoulder he launched away. The poor guy looked terrified."

"Whoa."

"I know right. Why would he do that. Any thoughts?"

"Well…" Thalia started.

"What?"

"Do you think- Do you think He's abused?"

I thought long and hard about what Thalia said. Abuse. It would explain Why he's so void of kindness. And there WAS that one time when he showed up at school with a bruise that wasn't there before. Oh that poor kid. I hopped in my car to drive home. My phone began to buzz. My car has this special feature that lets you here what the people are saying from the radio. I hit the button on the steering wheel.

"Hello?"

"Hey babe!"

It was Luke.

"Hey how are you?"

"Good. Hey you want to do something later?"

"Oh, umm, sure! Where do you want to meet?"

A sickish laugh sounded from the other end. "I'll pick you up. It's gonna be a surprise."

"Okay see ya later."

"Bye!"

I put on my Owl necklace and Earrings that my mom got me for my sixteenth birthday. They still fit fine and I absolutely loved them. I looked into the mirror, directly into my eyes. People always said I had intense Grey eyes. Dad said I got them from mom. As far as I knew Malcolm and I had the Grey eyes and Bobby and Matthew had dad's brown eyes.

I was a little nervous about my date tonight. Something about this gave me a bad feeling…

I pulled my hair into a braid and slipped on my slim dress. It was a dark green that went down to my knees. I then grabbed my Purse and made sure every one of my needed materials was in there. My Lipstick, Charm bracelet for good luck, and my bronze Pocket knife. I was almost mugged once and my dad got me this. It was top of the line and stainless. I loved it.

I heard a honking noise outside. Luke was here. I went down the stairs and Passed Bobby and Matthew, who were playing with their LEGO race cars.

"Come Play with us Annie!" They shot me the most adorable grins. I was tempted to call off the date and sit and play with them.

Thinking back on it I should've done it.

But I didn't I frowned and kneeled down next to them.

"I'm sorry guys. I have to go out." They pouted and crossed their arms in perfect sync.

"You're never-"

"around anymore! And Bobby's no fun to play with anymore."

I pulled them into a hug and kissed them on the foreheads. "I promise," I started "That I will play LEGOS with you guys after my date. Love you." They perked up at the word promise. They nodded and went back to playing.

I walked to the door but Malcolm jumped in my way. He crossed his arms and looked up at me defiantly. It was kinda funny because he was a foot shorter than me, but his expression showed he wasn't messing around. His grey eyes were filled with fear and worry.

"Annabeth." He said. A honk sounded, Luke was getting impatient. He was probably going to say that I shouldn't go, but I didn't listen. I charged out the door despite him wiggling. I don't know how I stayed balanced in heels but I somehow did it. I saw Luke in the driveway HE was in his sleek black Sport's car and I almost didn't see it in the pitch black night. It was only 8:30 but in October the sky got darker. I opened the door and slid in. Luke immediately leaned in and gave me a kiss on the mouth.

"Hey you."

"Hey." I said blushing. He pulled out from the drive and I vaguely saw Malcolm in the empty street waving for me to stop.

Of course I didn't listen.

Percy

(Time turn a day ago)

I closed my phone. Tears quickly filled my eyes. Gabe had called. He demanded I get home as ASAP. The house had caught fire due to a short circuit in the power. Tyson and Grover… They didn't make it out. I quickly began to sob. WHY! Why did do many bad things happen to me! I never hurt anyone! I ran into the nearest empty classroom and sobbed. First my parents. Then Calypso. And now the only two friends I ever had.

Grover was my age. He wanted to be an environmentalist at P.S.E. Pan's save the Enviroment. He wanted to save the Earth and always tied to protect me from Gabe's wrath. Tyson had a Lisp and was like a little brother to me. He was seven. SEVEN.

I don't know how long I cried. It could've been hours, or days, I didn't care. My life was filled with horrid anguish. The only time I've felt happy is when I actually had a girlfriend or when I was with my Parents. Both of those things were taken from me. I was bullied, Abused, and Made fun of for being smart and not having any friends. No one liked me. I didn't even like me. My hair was too long, I had stupid glasses and I had crushes on girls I could never get. Specifically Annabeth.

I had started to like her after Calypso. She had the perfect blonde hair, amazing grey eyes and just seemed nicer than ANY girl I've ever met.

I only stopped crying when I heard this, "Percy?"

I looked up to see Annabeth. Annabeth Chase. Crouching in front of me. She looked concerned but I pushed that thought out of my head. No one cared about me. I was a nobody. I pushed the album that I carried in my pocket closer to my chest. I started to cry again. I couldn't help it. I felt horrible.

"Percy what's wrong?"

I probably shouldn't have told her. But her voice was so soothing.

"My… My foster home burned… To the ground.. my only friends Grover.. and Tyson they didn't…" Cue sobbing. I was like that for a minute then I felt a hand on my shoulder. Immediately I lunged away, because I saw him. Gabe. He was standing there holding the knife. He was laughing devilishly the sound was so cruel and evil I lunged out the door.

I don't know why I did it. I just felt scared. More scared than I had felt. Then I ran. I sat on a bench and looked at my phone. 3:30. I had only been there for 10 minutes. Then my phone buzzed. I looked down and saw the dreaded text message.

Get to the Motel on Fifth. NOW!

So I went. I took the subway and got there in half the time. I walked in and asked for Gabe Ugliano. My foster parent. More like my nightmare. He gave me the room number and I went to there. I was just about to open it when it flung open by My nightmare. He had an angry look on his face.

"Get in." He pulled me in and I felt my arms wrapped behind my back. Chad the Other child who hated me held them there. He sneered at me and shoved me to the table. I flipped over and felt my arms being tied down. Chad Joe Peter and Vinnie. The other foster children. They all hated me and often joined in on Gabe's beatings.

Gabe loomed over me and gave me a dazing slap to the face. My cheek was stinging like crazy.

"You know how the house burned down!?"

He punched my gut. I couldn't block it.

"It was an extension cord. Your extension cord that you bought. All your crap was plugged into it and so was those other two losers crap!"

"They weren't losers!" I screamed but I felt a hand over my mouth. It muffled everything I said next.

Three hard punches to my gut. "Your fault! You caused those two perfectly fine children to die!"

What. Really? No that… that can't be true. Gabe saw my face and laughed. "Feels bad doesn't it. Not as bad as this!" He smashed his beer bottle over my head. Shards of Glass rained on my forehead.

My vision blurred. I felt myself slip into unconsciousness.

When I woke up it was five in the morning. My head head something on it and my wrists were cut from being tied to a zip cord. I groaned and sat up. I stumbled into the bathroom and did my best to get the glass out of my forehead. A huge bruise was on my right cheek and left cheek. I decided I wouldn't go to school. These bruises and cuts were huge and teachers would certainly take notice. I grabbed my wallet and walked out the door. I would get coffee. I didn't have it much but it was one of the few pleasantries I had left in my life.

In the end I got a Hot chocolate. Starbucks was setting up the Halloween decorations and beginning to change the cups.

I thought for hours on what I would do. I couldn't stay with Gabe. Not anymore. But I couldn't run away. Not after last time. Well… It was 6 in the morning now… Gabe won't wake till noon. You could run now. You can escape!

I perked at the thought. Of course. There were lots of different job openings here! And apartments. Cheap ones. I could easily live in one of those.

So that's what I did. I was eighteen. I could legally live on my own. I found a one room apartment for 700 $ and I got a job at the starbucks I was sitting in. It was after 10:00 when I was walking home. I had ordered a bed, a mattress and bought some groceries. I carried them through the streets, when I heard cop cars wailing. I turned to see a car speeding at, at least 99 per hour. I got a glimpse inside and saw who I could confirm as Annabeth Chase, looking terrified as Luke, *GAG*, drove wildly. He was obviously drunk. They turned onto my street and turned to the sidewalk. I was paralyzed. People dove out of the way.

I did not. The car slammed into my leg sending me flying and crashing into a building.

Annabeth

I knew I shouldn't have gotten in the car.

Turns out, luke just took me to a cheap bar. He lied about his age and mine and he got drunk. I tried to get him to stop but he snarled at me like a wild animal. He left soon after, dragging me along. He shoved me into the passenger seat. By now I was terrified. He had never acted like this before! He hopped in and just drove. He went over the speed limit and drove for all that was worth. Cop lights flashed behind us but he wouldn't stop.

He made a right turn on to a blind spot and my life flashed before my eyes. I saw Me holding hands with a black haired figure. I saw me when I looked much older and finally me being lowered into the ground in a casket. A large car loomed in front of me. It was a pickup truck. The driver desperately tried to swurve out of the way but it didn't work. I vaguely saw a boy go flying.

Then we flipped over and went flying ourselves …