Chapter 2- Annabeth

Hey PJO fans! If you like Percabeth I'm hoping you'll like this chapter, it took a while to write. Sorry if it drags in some places, i had way too many ideas while writings this! I promise there is more action coming, i just need to get past the intros and stuffs. Hope you like it! Yours in demigodishness!

Disclaimer: I...unfortunately...own NOTHING!

Annabeth hiked over the rocks to where the rough stones met the huge lake. As she reached the top she saw a familiar person standing at the edge gazing out. He was wearing an orange shirt. Even though the new camp color was blue, people couldn't resist wearing their own camp colors. Annabeth realized she was wearing an orange shirt too.

"Hey Seaweed Brain," Annabeth said. She knew why Percy liked it here. It was the only place you could see the entire lake, and there always a nice breeze smelling of salt water.

"Hi," Percy said half-heartedly.

"What's up? You've been so quiet lately," Annabeth said. At first Percy had been happy to be living a peaceful life but now he looked like he couldn't stand it.

"Do you like it here?" Percy asked for the first time.

"Well, yeah. It's so peaceful, and there's still so much architecture left to complete," Annabeth stopped as she saw the resentful look in Percy's eyes. "But…I sometimes miss being chased by monsters, following crazy prophecies, and not knowing if we're going to survive another day,"

Percy smiled. "That kind of thing has its own charm,"

"Yeah, well so does a peaceful life. We're in college, something I could never have imagined. We're almost done with college Percy! After that we get a job, get married," Annabeth stopped. She was sure her cheeks had turned the same color as her shirt. She looked down.

"…and have kids? And become awesome parents, and enjoy our lives," Percy continued.

"And stay close with Piper and Leo, Frank, Hazel, Jason, and Reyna,"

"The way we are now. Always hanging out, and knowing everything that's happening," Percy added.

Annabeth smiled. "Tomorrow- me you alone, woods?" Annabeth pointed to the large expanse of wide untamed woods, crawling with monsters.

"Wouldn't miss it," Percy said. He hesitated and added "I have to go…talk to Leo, about something," He got up quickly and left, leaving Annabeth sitting alone on the rocks

Annabeth and Percy stood side by side at the end of the woods. With out planning to they had put on their purple shirts for the event. Their friends stood in a loose semi-circle around them.

Annabeth looked up to see Jason walking towards them.

"I suppose you guys know your clothes are gonna get torched and shredded?" Jason asked raising an eyebrow.

"Yeah," Percy shrugged.

"And you chose to wear your honorary purple Camp Jupiter shirt? Which you have never chosen to wear before?" Jason questioned. Hazel, Frank and Reyna came up from behind him when they heard what he said.

"Come on dude! Not cool," Frank said. Hazel just looked shocked, and Reyna was glowering at them.

Percy and Annabeth exchanged looks. "It's just the first thing we found," Percy lied. Then he grabbed Annabeth's hand and they raced into the woods, right into a Cyclopes. And this wasn't a sweet Cyclopes like Tyson; this was a vicious one, which spent its time with other evil ones, plotting against the camp and the demigods. Annabeth slowed to a stop but Percy kept running.

Annabeth wondered if he hadn't seen the Cyclopes, or if he was just being stupid. At the very last moment Percy leapt forward, and somersaulted between the huge legs. He came up from behind his sword gleaming. He made a large X pattern with it and the monster dissolved into sand.

"Cyclopes castle?" Percy asked grinning.

"Nice. Where did you learn that?" Annabeth asked.

"I've been kind of focused on sword fighting after the dolphin attack when we were going after the Mark of Athena," Percy said sheepishly.

"Percy you did awesome, you totally out smarted them!" Annabeth said. It seemed strange to be comforting him over something that happened years ago.

"I used wit, but he disarmed me way too fast,"

"Well obviously that's not going to happen any more," Annabeth said pointing to the dust at their feet.

"It can't. No more quests," Percy said sadly.

"Percy. There will always be more quests. Especially with us," Annabeth pointed out.

"Yeah whatever," Percy turned and started walking, and they headed deeper into the woods.

Annabeth and Percy were walking back to the town from the woods. Their purple shirts were shredded and burnt from all the monsters they had fought. They had gone to Monster Mountain, a huge pile of rocks filled with caves. Most of the deadliest monsters lived their, and demigods sometimes tried to get to the top. You could expect to face about 17 of the worst monsters on the way up, and about 14 on the way down. Despite the fact that Annabeth had a bad headache and a hurt arm, she couldn't stop smiling.

For the demigods who reached the top of Mt. Monster, they had a great view of the town and camp on one side, and a view of the mortal world on the other. They had been standing on the peak, when Percy presented his surprise. Annabeth couldn't wait to leave the woods so she could show Piper and the others. She quickened her pace, and finally they reached the edge of the woods. Then she saw the others. Reyna, Jason, Frank, and Hazel were talking. Reyna and Jason kept kissing in the middle of it which made Hazel and Frank give each other an uncomfortable look.

Leo and Piper were sitting together on top of a big rock that overlooked the lake. Leo whispered something in her ear and Piper started giggling. Then his lips formed the unmistakable words: Beauty Queen. Piper got to her feet and turned to Leo. Annabeth saw Leo hesitantly get up. Piper started saying something and walking towards Leo and Leo started backing away until he was at the very edge of the boulder. He took one more step so his feet were only half on the boulder, and he lost his balance. His arms flailed and Piper shrieked. Then Leo's arm wrapped around her waist and they both fell in the lake.

Annabeth and Percy rushed to the side of the lake with the others. They helped Leo and Piper out, and Piper first pushed Leo, and then kissed him.

"How was it? Are you guys ok?" Hazel asked turning to face Percy and Annabeth. Annabeth could barely contain her excitement. In answer she held up her hand, which had a new ring on it. The ring was a blue coral band with a silver owl on it. Hazel, Frank, Jason and Reyna stared at it blankly. Piper's eyes widened and Leo stood to the side with a devious smile on his face. Piper was the first one to figure it out.

"Your. Getting. Married! Percy proposed! Oh my gods, that is so romantic, and such a beautiful ring. Annabeth! You're getting married!" Piper shrieked. She threw her arms around Annabeth and Annabeth laughed. She had never been so happy in her life.

"Percy proposed? Oh wow, I'm so happy for you!" Hazel exclaimed.

"Congrats!" Reyna said.

"Whoa, unexpected," Jason remarked.

"That's amazing. I'm happy for you guys," Frank said.

"You guys have faced deadly monsters. Now you're gonna face the worst possible thing…marriage," Leo joked.

"Shut up Valdez," Percy said. Leo smiled.

"I'm joking man, I'm happy for you!"

Annabeth thought of the ring and how wonderfully the owl had been crafted, the way the coral was perfectly shaped, and the way they were perfectly combined into one amazing ring. The only person who could do something like that was Leo. Annabeth remembered how Leo hadn't been surprised when she had shown them the ring, and the way Percy had been talking to Leo more than usual, and the pieces fell into place. Annabeth couldn't contain all of the emotions inside of her, or the surge of thankfulness she was feeling towards Leo.

She threw her arms around him and gave him a big hug. "Thank you, Valdez. It's the best ring ever!" Leo's face turned red at the last part.

"It was nothing. Percy got the coral from his dad; I just had to shape it. Forging the pieces together was easy. The hard part was the owl," he admitted. "It took 4 tries to get it right,"

"Well it's perfect,"

"So when's the party?" Jason asked. Annabeth saw Reyna elbow him.

"Now!" Frank yelled, surprising them all. Frank wasn't exactly a party person.

"The Party Pavilion is open. I can ride around on Arion to spread the word," Hazel added.

"Take my blow horn," Leo added helpfully.

"And if you need charmspeak, let me know," Piper put in. "Me, and Leo will handle food and drink. Reyna, you take Frank and Jason to set the pavilion up,"

"Whoa, what about us?" Percy asked.

"After I secure some food, I'll help Annabeth find a nice dress and stuff," Piper added.

"Ok, what about me?" Percy replied.

"Percy you…go rent out the pavilion, then go…get some water," Piper answered.

"Water?"

"To drink, Salt Boy, not swim in. Oh get some to swim in too!" Piper added. Percy rolled his eyes.

2 hours later, the Pavilion, a large square white room, was covered with blue and grey streamers. A huge banner hung on one wall with the words 'CONGRATULATIONS ANNABETH AND PERCY!' written in huge red letters. A long table was set to one side covered with cheeseburgers, pizza, barbeque, sandwiches, and salads. The other end had a selection of soda and sparkling water. People kept coming over and congratulating them and asking to see the ring.

"Hi hon. So glad you're getting married! I never would have expected a child of Athena to get married so early," Drew said. Annabeth had to try very hard not to punch her Barbie head.

"Thanks hon. So glad you came! I never would have expected you to take a break from staring at yourself in the mirror," Annabeth said in a mocking voice.

Annabeth was having a wonderful time. When the party finally finished Annabeth walked back to the apartment she shared with Piper. She lay in bed with the lights off. She felt drained, but very happy.

"Piper,"

"Yeah," Piper's voice was muffled from her pillow.

"I'm happy,"

"Yay,"

"But, I'm nervous," Annabeth admitted.

"Don't worry. It's not for a while, you guys have to graduate college first," Piper paused then added "And with Percy that might take a while,"

Annabeth smiled. "Good night,"

"Have a nice day," Piper mumbled through her sleep.

Annabeth slept immediately.

Oh. My. Gods. Perabeth 4 ever! I really hope you guys liked it and pleeeeeeease review. With no tips I'm only gonna get worse :)

Extra
Now we know that Annabeth rooms with Piper, and Reyna with Hazel. Soooo I want you guys to tell me about how the guys should room :) So the question is: Who should room with Leo (next chapter *hint* *hint*)? The other two will room together. Based on the comments, I will decide. If there are no comments :( I will have to pick randomly :( so please share your ideas!