We we're going to leave right then, but Argus was arguing with us. I mean, he couldn't really argue with us cause he doesn't ever open his mouth to talk. Rumors say that he has an eyeball on his tongue, along with the rest of his body so… As I was saying, Argus wouldn't get out the van. He just kept on grunting when we started to explain, and he wouldn't move a muscle. So, luckily since I knew how to drive, me and Annabeth finally pushed past Argus though his grunts got louder, and pulled out the van.

Soon we were close to Manhattan. I could see the Empire State Building, where Mount Olympus was now. We drove past Central Park. Being back here reminded be and Annabeth of the war with Kronos, so we weren't talking much; it brought back too many hopeless memories. But Annabeth just couldn't keep her mouth shut, so as usual, she started to talk about architecture. I couldn't help but smile. I didn't understand a word she was saying but she was so cute when she got in architecture mode.

"So, how's rebuilding Olympus going?" I asked.

"Pretty well so far. I've started on the throne room, and I've also done some monuments for Athena, Apollo, Artemis, and Poseidon."

"Oh, what does the Poseidon one look like?"

She hesitated. Then a sly smile grew on her face, and she almost looked like a Hermes child for a second.

"Oh, it's a surprise! I can't wait until it's done. I bet you'll love it!"

She giggled. I loved it when she giggled. Her curly blond hair bounced, her gray eyes sparkled, and her smile lit up the car. I grabbed her hand and squeezed it.

"Me too. Look, we're here."

I pulled up to the apartment building where my mom and Paul lived. The lights of their floor were dark and gloomy. There was either something wrong, or they just weren't home.

"I hope that they're home."

"Percy, something is wrong here. I don't know, I just sense it."

"Well, we might as well check it out."

And we walked up to the front doors of the apartment building.

This is my second chapter! Hope you guys like it! Plz review! And anybody who's reviewed thank you so much! Im not finished! I love logan lerman!