Annabeth's Perspective
Anger boiled inside of me. I grabbed my new blade that I would always hide in my jean's waistband, and charged the Empousa.
The Empousa was stronger than I expected. Way stronger. It was either because of how little practice I had these days, or because the Empousa had had extra practice. The Empousa had a sword in its hand. Where it got it, I had no idea but I wasn't that curious to find out either. I slashed at her again but she dodged my move. I seriously should start to practice more. My fighting skills have decreased, a lot.
I shook my head. I seriously needed to focus. I needed to find a way to defeat this monster.
Think Annabeth, I told myself. Think.
The Empousa was right in front of me and was bringing its sword down towards me. Right then, I came up with an idea. An idea that I couldn't have came up with if it wasn't for the practice fight I once had with Percy…
~Flashback~
"Alright Wise girl, you ready?" Percy asked me. I smiled confidently.
"I think I should be the one asking you that question Seaweed brain," I answered. "Are you ready to have your butt kicked?" Percy smirked at me.
"I was born ready," he answered and charged at me with Riptide. I dodged his move. Ever since he took that bath in the River Styx, he had gotten stronger and faster. It was kind of harde for me to beat him now. I slashed at him with my blade, but he easily dodged. We kept on going and going. I was getting more tired by every second, but Percy looked fine. I quickly came up with a plan to beat him. I swiped at his legs which made him trip and fall on to the ground. I smiled and was about to bring my blade down to Percy's throat, but the next thing I knew I was tackled to the ground from behind me. I yelled as I fell down. When I turned around, Percy was on top of me with Riptide against my throat.
"Well, Wise girl," he panted. "I think I won this round."
"But..how?" I muttered. "You were really fast at coming up with that move!" He shrugged.
"Yeah," he answered. "I guess some of your smartness has rubbed off on me." I rolled my eyes which made him smile.
"So," Percy said. "I think I deserve a prize." I raised my eyebrows.
"And what would you like as your prize?" I asked. Percy smiled down at me.
"A kiss would be nice," he said. I had to try hard not to smile.
"Seaweed brain," I muttered as I leaned in to kiss him.
~End Of Flashback~
I quickly rolled behind the Empousa and tackled her to the ground. You could tell by her yell that she wasn't expecting this. After I tackled her to the ground I brought my knife down and cut her throat. She screamed in a really loud voice which almost made my ears bleed. I stood up and wiped my hands on my jeans. I looked at Peter. He was horrified. His eyes were filled with terror. He looked at me and swallowed.
"You..killed-"
"She was a monster," I interrupted him. "Now come on, I'm taking you to camp." He looked at me, confused.
"Where are you taking me?" His voice shook. I walked towards him.
"Look," I said calmly. "I can't explain everything right now, but I promise once we get to camp I'll explain everything." He shook his head.
"But.. I'm supposed to wait for my ride," he muttered. I shook my head.
"Don't worry, the Mist will take care of that," I offered him my hand. "You can trust me, okay?" He nodded slowly and took my hand. Together we ran towards my car, heading for Camp Half-Blood.
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