It had been two weeks since Percy had gone missing. Annabeth had not yet told anyone that she was pregnant. She was in the big house at Camp Half-Blood surveying a map when Chiron came up to her.

"Annabeth," He began, "It's been two weeks."

She nodded.

"I know."

"Annabeth," He said again, "It's time to let him go."

"No!" She exclaimed, "He's still out there. I have to find him!"

Chiron gazed at her sadly.

"My dear, we've searched everywhere. He's nowhere to be found. He's gone. Even Nico agrees that he's dead. "

"He said that he might be alive!"

"Annabeth…"

She started to cry.

"He's not dead!" She protested, "He can't be dead. I need him."

"I know, Annabeth." Chiron said gently, "But he's gone. You need to accept that."

"I won't accept it!" She screamed, "I need him, my baby needs him."

Chiron's eyes grew wide.

"You're pregnant?" He asked in surprise.

She nodded, still sobbing.

"I need him." She repeated.

"I know my dear," Chiron replied, "I'm sorry but he's gone."

She continued sobbing and Chiron pulled her into a hug.

Percy and Chaos were playing Monopoly and Chaos was winning. Percy was too distracted to play well. He wouldn't see Annabeth for ten years. How could he lie without her for so long? He missed her more than he could bear.

Chaos stared at him.

"Your move."

Percy woke up from his thoughts and rolled the dice. He rolled an eleven, moved his piece and landed on one of Chaos's properties.

"Ha!" Chaos laughed, "Now pay up."

"How much do I owe you?"

"Twelve dollars."

Percy gathered some bills and handed them over.

"Your turn," Percy told him.

All though Chaos could control the outcome of the dice, he had promised to play fair.

He rolled the dice, rolled a three, and landed on one of Percy's properties. Percy was so caught up in thoughts, he didn't notice.

"Ahem," Chaos coughed, "How much do I owe you?"

"Oh!" Percy exclaimed, jumping back to reality, "Twenty-four dollars."

Chaos handed the money over.

"You know," He remarked, "You might be winning if you would just pay attention to the game."

"It's kind of hard to concentrate when you've been kidnapped, told you wouldn't see the love of your life for ten years, and forced to play Monopoly with your kidnapper!"

Chaos looked taken aback.

"I never forced you to play Monopoly." He told Percy, "You can go back to your room if you want."

Percy shook his head.

"I'd rather be playing something than doing nothing at all."

Chaos smiled.

"Thought you would say that. Your turn."