I am so sorry about the grammar from the last chapter.
I was loaded with homework and I had to type super fast as I told my mom I was doing 'homework'.
To answer Swallow in the Cloud question: I can. I will make it more one-shots having to do with the first chapter. It will come soon and it will be named: Taxi Meeting Part (then whatever part it is).
Alright…so this means…WRITING TIME!
:D
Enjoy.
Annabeth's POV
I ran at full speeds down the street.
My long legs hit the pavement with hard, even steps as I sprinted away from the monster that was behind me. You are probably thinking why I am running away from a monster, since I am Annabeth Chase. Well…to make a long story short, my knife is back in my house. I had an argument with my father and stormed out the house without my knife.
Irresponsible, I know.
"COME BACK, I'LL GIVE YOU FREE CHICKEN WINGS!" The Echidna said as she ran behind me.
I had been walking through the park thinking about ways to get away from my house, when a weird looking lady came towards me. It wasn't that she was weird looking, it was the way she approached me…her expression. It was weird and not normal. She was dressed with the uniform from a restaurant named, the Wing House, and she offered me some chicken wings. When she did, her eyes changed colors a bit, she looked away hoping I didn't notice, but I did. I quickly answered, no, and then she turned into Echidna.
(Quick little lesson. In case you forgot who Echidna is, I'll tell you. She is the Mother of all Monsters. Her face and torso is human, but waist down she is half snake. I don't know why she chose to work at the Wing House…but…never mind.)
My arms swung from side to side as I accelerated down the street. The streets of San Francisco were unusually empty and I mentally cursed myself for not going into the shopping districts. But that would have been a bad idea. Who knows what the mortals would have seen.
As I looked to the side, I saw the beach line. Running in sand would be a very bad idea, so I decided to avoid that area completely.
"IF YOU DON'T WANT THE WINGS, I CAN GIVE YOU A COUPON FOR LATER ON! COME ON, I JUST NEED ONE SECOND TO MAKE A SALE!"
I wanted to reply in something smart and offensive, but I wouldn't waste my breath on her. I just needed to find a way to destroy her before I got too tired. Thankfully, all the years of training in Camp Half-Blood has made me stronger in situations like this.
Think, Annabeth, think!
I looked around and saw nothing but water, sand and surfboards. Up ahead, there was a restaurant. A light bulb went off in my head. I ran faster towards the restaurant and burst into the front doors. It was an old wooden restaurant filled with people and noise. They barely noticed me as I pushed around the crowd of people and quickly stole a few knifes off some tables as I ran by.
"Young lady where do you think you're going with my knife?!" an old man with a round bear belly asked me.
"Um…outside." I told him as I ran through the back exit door.
I counted the knifes in my hand, the sum equaling 4, and pressed my back against the wooden wall of the restaurant, trying to get a breather. I took deep breathes as I looked around…but there wasn't nothing except the noise of all the people inside the restaurant.
Suddenly, the exit door flew open, and I was just about to throw a knife at the person when the person grabbed my hand and put one hand over my mouth. I struggled to get out of the person's grip, since I couldn't see who it was. The person was fast. By his hand over my mouth, I could tell her was strong, tall and tanned. I stepped on the person's foot and I heard him cursed in Greek.
I turned around to face the one and only, Percy Jackson. His black hair was tussled everywhere and messier than usual; strands of black hair fell over his face as he looked at me. His sea green eyes were as beautiful as ever, shining in the sunlight. He was wearing a white t-shirt and jean shorts with converse. In other words, he looked amazing.
"Why did you step on me?" He asked.
"What are you doing here?" I asked him as I placed my hands on my hips.
I was confused. He was supposed to be in New York studying…what was he doing here in California? Did Sally know about this?
"I came because I sensed something was wrong. I asked Nico, who was over for dinner, to shadow travel me here." He told me as he looked over his shoulder and through the window of the restaurant.
Echidna was there asking people questions and they answered her, probably wanting free chicken wings. As I looked inside, Percy took my hand and ran towards the beach, pulling me behind him. I tried hard to keep up with his pace, since Percy got stronger when he was near the ocean. Achilles heel or not, he was still really strong, compared to me.
"You sensed I was in trouble? How-"
"DEMIGODS! FREE COUPONS FOR CHEESE STICKS!" Echidna yelled.
I was getting really annoyed of her persistent with this coupon thing.
"We don't want you're coupons!" Percy yelled back as he dragged me into the surf.
My ankles got wet while Percy was perfectly dry. He looked at the knifes in my hand and then at the water. He was trying to make some sort of connection…
"Annabeth, I'm going to make a bow and arrow, give me your knifes." He said.
"Percy you aren't good at archery, do you really think you can-"
"Trust me, Wise girl. I won't be doing the shooting."
Confused as ever, Percy took the knifes from my hands and created a mini bow and arrow from the sea water. Echidna was getting closer and closer, slithering through the sand, making her way towards us. The mini bow and arrow glistened in the sun light as Percy held it with one hand.
Percy took my hands in his and placed me in front of him.
"Alright, you move my hands and I control the water. Just shot her as if you were shooting her with a real arrow. Got it?" he asked me.
I was shocked that he actually came up with a good plan, and I narrowed my eyes at the half-snake monster. I focused all my attention on the half-snake monster coming towards us…
"Yep." I responded.
Moving Percy's hands, I took one knife and placed it in the arrow. It was kind of uncomfortable having Percy's arms on top of mine but with moved with perfect sync. I pulled the bow string back and with Percy using his powers, the knife went backward and I pointed the knife straight to Echidna's heart.
I let it go and the knife flew straight at her, but she managed to move out of the way at the last second. The worst thing it did was cut her arm a bit.
"Try again." Percy whispered into my ear, making me shiver.
"Alright."
I did the same thing I did again and this time it hit her mark. The knife twirled in the air until it hit her in her chest, making her disappear into golden dust that mixed with the sand. Percy placed his hands down and the bow and arrow fell apart, leaving the knifes moving around with the surf. I chased the knifes down, trying to get them before they hurt someone, while Percy looked around. I placed them in my pockets (just in case) and turned to the son of Poseidon who had come out of nowhere and…saved my life (I could have defended myself; I just wanted to give Percy some credit).
He grinned at me and held out his hand for me to grab. I put my hand in his and together we walked out of the water. As soon as I touched his hand, I was instantly dry. I was grateful for that, because I hate it when my shoes get all sandy and all.
We walked hand in hand to the sidewalks, away from the restaurant and the people. We walked until we reached these big rocks that decorated the side of the street, and Percy being a little kid at heart, felt the need to climb them.
We sat on the top of the rocks. Wind blowing in our hair and I smiled as a warm ocean breeze hit my face. I looked over to my seaweed brain that was sitting next to me and found that he was looking at me. I blushed but I didn't move my eyes away from his. He brushed his fingers against my cheek and chuckled.
"You look adorable when you blush." He said.
I playfully glared at him, which made his chuckle turn into a short laugh…his laugh was music to my ears.
"Answer my previous question, Seaweed Brain. What are you doing here?" I asked him.
He looked away from me and out to the ocean. His eyes closed as the wind blew his hair.
"I told you, I felt like you were in trouble…and so I asked Nico to shadow travel me here, to make sure you were alright." He explained.
He felt? How could he feel that I was in trouble?
"How did you feel that I was in trouble?" I asked him.
"I don't know," He said as his beautiful sea green eyes turned their attention back to me. "I felt like someone had taken my heart in their hand and squeezed it. I only feel that when you're in trouble or hurt or something."
"But-"
"I don't know, Wise Girl, maybe Aphrodite was messing with me or something." He said as if he knew what I was going to ask.
I always try to find an explanation for everything. I can't help it; I'm a daughter of Athena, that's what I do. I nodded, trying to get it into my head that Aphrodite was the possible explanation.
"I'm glad she did that though…what if you had gotten hurt and I wasn't here to help?" He said, but it was as if he was asking himself.
I looked over to him and placed my hand on his cheek, making him look at me.
"Percy, how many times do I have to say it? I can take care of myself. I've been training longer than you have."
"I know that." He said as he placed his hand over mine. "But what if there's a moment where there isn't a random, weird restaurant where you can get knifes from? What if you don't have a weapon to fight with, and I'm not there?"
His entire face was covered with worry. I felt sad. I was causing this.
"Percy, you better than anyone should know I am more than capable of defending myself. I'll create a strategy, a plan, two plans…something. Don't worry. I'll be fine." I tried to reassure him.
He nodded slowly and kissed my hand.
"Alright. Just promise me that If you ever need help, Iris message me. Contact me in anyway, alright?"
"Fine. I promise."
He smiles and leans over and kissed me.
"Good. Now, I have to get back since I have tons of homework and school tomorrow." He said as he got up.
He helped me up too. I knew he needed to go to school and finish his homework but…I didn't want him to leave. I haven't seen him in months and when I do manage to see him, it's because a monster attacks.
My life the definition of not normal.
I grabbed his hand and pulled him towards me. I caught him by surprise so he stumble towards me.
"Don't go just yet. It's just 4:21…can you stay a bit longer?" I asked, looking up at him.
Oh yeah, he was about a head taller than me…maybe more. I remember those glorious days…when I was taller. They seem so far away now. I mean, Percy and I are 18 and still alive. I know, I still can't believe it.
He didn't even look unsure. He just grinned, as if he was expecting me to say this, and pulled me into his strong arms.
"Of course, Wise Girl! I would rather spent time with my amazing, gorgeous, intelligent girlfriend then do homework." He said.
I laughed.
"Is Sally going to be okay with that?" I asked him as we walked towards the docks.
"My mom? Yeah, she loves you."
"She does?"
"Yep. She talks about you all the time…not that I mind. It just makes me miss you more." He said as he walked towards the end of the dock. "Why did you have to move back to California, Annabeth? We were finally together, enjoying our one calm summer."
"I'm sorry, Percy. I would have stayed in New York…but my father got sick…you know." I told him uncomfortably.
My father has been ill for months in a hospital and he isn't getting better. His sickness if going from bad to worse.
"I know…well, I want to enjoy my time with you." He said as he got a mischievous look in his eyes.
"What are you going to-" but I was cut off my Percy wrapping his arms around me and jumping into the water.
I should have known better…okay, I did. I knew he was going to do something, but I wanted to give my boyfriend the benefit of the doubt…last time I ever do that.
I glare at him as I try to swim back up, but he grabbed me by the waist and started to create a bubble.
"Oh, come on Wise Girl, don't pop my bubble."
Sorry about the grammar in my last chapter. The explination is at the top.
ONE MORE DAY UNTIL I MEET RICK RIORDAN AND READ THE MARK OF ATHENA.
*Faint*
How many of you guys are just as excited (more dare I say, more) as I am?
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