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~Back in Time~
"Come on Annabeth," Percy shouted, laughing as they raced down the beach. I giggled and chased after him.
"You are so dead Seaweed Brain!" I said, trying to grab the architecture book in my boyfriend's hands.
"Come on Annabeth, I brought you here for a reason. It's not polite to be reading when I'm trying to make a point at the place were my dad met my mom," Percy smirked and did this hip cock thing that made me roll my eyes. I mocked him, then he wiggled his eyebrows and I collapsed in a fit of giggles. I fell back onto the sand and stared at the stars. The waves on Montauk Beach rolled as Percy plopped next to me after putting my book farther up from the shore. I sighed and closed my eyes, wishing for something to happen. For him to do something. I wish…
"You wish what?" said Percy, and my eyes snapped open. Was I thinking out loud? I shrugged and laughed nervously.
"I just want to be with you. So, what more could I wish for?" I could've told the dweeb to make a stinking move. That Seaweed Brain, he needs to get the kelp out of his head, I thought and suppressed another deep sigh. My eyes slid closed and did some deep breaths until his lips pressed onto mine and I melted into the sand. When he released me, I opened my eyes and stared into his loving sea green eyes. I should warn him. I really should. But everything is so peaceful; I can't bear to break the silence. He deserves to know though.
"Percy, what would you do if I told you this would be our last day together?" I said cautiously.
"I would do this," he said, and pulled out a box. FINALLY. "Annabeth Chase, willyou marry me?"
"Yes, a million times yes! As sure as Aphrodite is beautiful, yes!" I squealed, then flatered. "But seriously, what if this were the last time you would ever see me or anyone of your friend. Rachel… she had a prophecy." Percy gazed up.
"If so, then let's make the most of it," he said, grinning and pulling me into the cabin. We watched stupid mortal romantic comedies *really tragedies, but it was so stupid it was funny* then fell asleep. Then I never saw him again.
~6 years later~ (after the first part)
Katoptris's POV
My mom woke up crying about my dad again. Good thing we had some family around.
My mom never talks about my dad. Neither does Uncle Nico and Aunt Thalia. It seems like a touchy subject to them. Almost all the demigods that come over do. Travis and Katie, Travis's brother Connor and his girlfriend Miranda, Aunt Piper and Auntie (A/N: That story is coming soon in one of the flashbacks.) Jason, Leo, Aunt Hazel and Uncle Frank, Reyna, and even Drew get sad and remorse when I ask about him. Almost everyone mentioned is here, minus Drew *no surprise there*. Plus some I didn't mention. My mother must be popular with demigods.
I know my aunt and uncle and mom and dad are demigods. I'm related to Poseidon and Athena. I'm hunted by monsters. No prob!
Despite my dyslexia, I'm pretty smart. I want a copy of The Odyssey for my birthday. I have my own Celestial bronze sword. A small one, but one none the less. Thalia is teaching me bow and arrow whenever she comes over. That's only about once a month, so I practice in between.
To be honest, I like Uncle Nico better. I mean, he's like emo and creepy and stuff, but he's awesome. His failing love life is SO hilarious to hear about.
And did I mention I'm turning 7 tomorrow? (A/N: I know, she's really mature for her age. But, she's mostly demigod.) I'm so excited! I. WANT. A. NEW. SWORD.
And a Barbie Dream house!
Annabeth's POV
It was Katoptris's birthday. I was proud of her for making it this long. We had a party with some of her kindergarten friends. She got normal presents from her friends, like Barbie dolls and clothes and girly stuff. She had to open ours in a separate room, because people would be freaked out. We say we bought her a Barbie Dream house. Which we did. But we also got her The Odyssey in Greek*Nico*, a new bow*Thalia*, and a new sword *me*.
Katoptris is apparently called Kat at her school. She doesn't tell me these things. Oh gods, I must be a terrible mother.
OH HADES, PERCY JACKSON COME BACK YOU SEAWEED BRAIN.
It's useless. He'll never reply. Never….
I could've told him more. Then, I could've kept him. I… could've done more for Katoptris. Not hiding everything from her about her dad. I could tell her she's the daughter of the most powerful and the most amazing demigod that the Western Civilization has seen.
I could tell her the truth.
If only I had warned him more. He would be here by my side. But would Katoptris still be here then too?
I lost Percy. I can't lose her too.
Soon, it was just the demigods and their kids. So, it was a normal birthday, Thalia was showing baby pictures of Jason while he was in the bathroom and Piper was playing with Emia and Julia, her 2 and 4-year-old kids. Katoptris was playing with Rory, Piper and Jason's 6, soon to be 7, year old. He was super cute and probably had a crush on Katoptris. Ah ha, if Percy were here….. THE UNTHINKABLE. Reyna and Nico were arguing as usual about his absolute failing love life. It's sad and funny. He just can't keep a girl.
"But this time I'm sure she's the one!" Nico protested.
"You say that all the time," Reyna snapped.
"But I'm positive!"
"You said that with Emily, and Rebecca, and even Taryn. Look where that got you. Think boy."
"Whatever Roman."
"DON'T CALL ME THAT."
Typical conversation.
"Who wants to see baby Jason eat a stapler?" Thalia called out. People nodded and Frank laughed.
"Jason isn't gonna like that," called Piper in a sweet tone.
"Charmspeak don't affect me. Probably, but who cares. It's funny," said Thalia with a devilish smile.
"Then can Frank turn into a unicorn?" Katoptris said and all the kids (A/N: Rory, Emia, Julia, Katoptris, Felicity and Felicia, Katie and Travis's twins, and more) tittered gleefully.
"Please no!" Frank protested.
"Come on, it's her birthday," said Hazel.
"Fine. I never want kids," he mumbled. Hazel rolled her eyes, giving me a pang of how many times I rolled my eyes at Percy. Thalia popped in a DVD and it started. Soon everyone was laughing at little Jason with a stapler. Until it started crackling and turned off. We all knew what was next. Thalia turned around to see an angry Jason glaring at her. She laughed nervously.
"Hey little bro…" she said as the silence passed through the room. Then she pointed her finger and a bolt of lightening snapped on her. A BOOM echoed through the silent house.
"I was never here…" Thalia whispered as she backed away, before turning around and running and screamed for mercy. Jason whizzed around the house in a game of sibling love tag. We all laughed and then Frank got pestered to turn into a unicorn. He did and the kids played with him. I talked with the adults, but a bit off to the side. I still check my email every minute or so, praying he'll reply
Junk, junk, bills (aka junk), facebook, facebook, twitter, Nico's ex-girlfriend (why…), Reyna, Reyna, Hazel, Reyna, Reyna, Percy, Thalia, Hermes, Athena….
BACK UP. PERCY?
I screamed so loud, I think the neighbors almost called the police. Everyone stared at me.
"P-p-per," I stuttered. Then Thalia pout her hand to her mouth and Piper gasped.
"What is it mom?" Katoptris said.
"Why don't you take the kids to see your new presents in your room sweetie," I said and the walked away. When they left, we all crowded around the chair as I opened the email.
Not much time.
Why does a dagger need my help?
-PJ
I reread the email a thousand times. Then we all burst out laughing.
"Still a Seaweed Brain," I said and rpelied immediately.
Seriously Percy. After 7 years of being gone, you say THAT?
It's your daughter seaweed Brain.
-Annabeth Chase
DUN-DUN-DUN… Why did I do that? IDK. HWO CARES? In honor of tcheshire and 1000years1, the ceiling club.
-theKatnissannabethNina
