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Annabeth's POV:

Yes, Luke Castellan was making his way toward our camp. My stomach knotted, and I swear my heart flipped. But not in a good way. I think. How was Luke still alive? Hadn't we killed him? Had he sent all those monsters? Was he still Kronos? As he came closer, I could see more details. Like he was wearing his Camp Half-Blood shirt! Luke was wearing a Camp Half-Blood Shirt! Why?! And, I could see his familiar white scar. His hair was dirty blonde and a little longer. But what surprised me most were his eyes. His eyes! They were his beautiful blue eyes, not Kronos' terrible, dark ones. Was it possible that Luke had escaped Kronos and survived? Or was this a trap? And, the other most surprising thing was his voice.

"Annabeth!" he called when he saw me. He called it in Luke's voice…not Kronos'. Was this just a dream? But, it felt so real as my legs pushed forward and ran toward Luke as he ran toward me. I told myself to stop running – I loved Percy, not this betrayer – but my legs kept moving until we met in the middle… past Thalia's tree. After so long, it felt so good to be wrapped in Luke's warm, friendly embrace. I should've warned Chiron. But, I felt safe. I didn't fell like I needed Chiron. Or Percy. I felt like things fell into place, and like it could go back to the way things were; before trouble came and before Luke went to Kronos, and even before Percy came. But I knew that wouldn't happen. I loved Percy and not this traitor.

"It's you," he gasped, pulling away from the hug. He was still holding me in his arms, and I felt suddenly dizzy. In a good way. But, his comment made me laugh.

"Shouldn't I be saying that to you?" I asked, "I wasn't the one who betrayed the gods." That remark made Luke withdraw. His eyes flamed, and a shadow passed his face. But, as soon as it came, it vanished. I blinked hard, wondering if I had just imagined it. Because then, I was in his arms again, being held by Luke. He pulled in closely.

"You're right," he whispered into my ear. His nose brushed my ear…accidentally… but it still made my head spin.

"Would you please lead me to Camp?" he asked softly.

"I don't know if that's a good idea, Luke. I mean…" my voice trailed off when he stroking my face with his thumb. I shook the weird feeling in my stomach off and closed my eyes. I opened them after a second, trying to concentrate. An idea finally hit me. I knew I needed to warn the Camp. I would play along with Luke, pretending to believe he was innocent. Deep inside, I was hoping that fantasy would become a reality. I reached into my pocket and pulled out my phone.

"Hold on," I said, "Can I use the phone?"

"Sure," he replied suspiciously, "Why?"

"Oh, just to send a text to… Percy," I lied. But, I lied the wrong words.

"Percy?" he bellowed, "You love him, don't you?" His face turned red, and his eyes flamed – and this time, it wasn't just for a second.

"No," I lied. "It's just…just…" I searched for words.

"And all that time, I thought you liked me!" he roared.

"I did, but…" my brain wouldn't work.

"But then I betrayed you to Kronos. But then you fell for Percy. You are still falling for Percy!" His face was redder than I thought possible.

"Luke, no…" I stammered.

"Don't lie to me! If you really still love me, then show me! Show me you don't love Percy!" he screamed. So, I did the thing that I really didn't want to do. But, it was the only way to save myself and to make him believe I still loved him – other than showing him to Camp or killing Percy for him. I didn't love him, and I didn't enjoy what I was about to do.

I flung my arms around Luke's neck and my lips crashed into his as I leaned forward. His eyes popped open, and then he closed them and wrapped his arms around me. He pressed me closer to him and continued kissing me. I ran a hand down his muscular back and back up to wrap tighter around his neck. I desperately needed to breathe, but apparently, he was enjoying this kiss and refused to pull away. I brought my hands in between our bodies and slowly pushed him back. I took a deep breath and blushed as he smiled. It wasn't a real blush; I had to think really hard about Percy to make the red come to my cheeks. He grinned a silly grin at me, his shocking blue eyes dazed and his white scar sticking out against his reddened face.

"I love you," I lied convincingly. I fingered the ring around my neck…I didn't know why, but I still wore it. Turned out to be a good idea for today.

"Sorry for doubting you," he chuckled, "So, take me to camp?"

"Can I send that text, first?" I asked innocently.

"Alright…" he sighed, "But why? Why do you need to text Percy?"

"Well, a Kindly One sort of took him!" I reminded him.

"Oh, right. I doubt he'll reply though," I saw a glint in his eyes. Like the evil Luke was still in him. Like he had been the one to send all those monsters and to take Percy away from me. But as quickly as the mischievous glint appeared, it vanished, so I wasn't sure. I was so confused. If he was still Kronos, how did he have his own eyes and voice? But if he was really Luke, was it just a coincidence that he showed up right after the monster attack. And what were those weird rages and shadowed looks he kept getting? Wasn't he supposed to be…dead?

With all these thoughts racing through my mind, I falsely smiled at Luke and pulled out my phone. I quickly texted Chiron that Luke was there…with me. HELP! I added at the end.

"So, you only texted Percy?" he asked curiously.

"Yeah," sweat beaded on my forehead. I glanced nervously up at the hill…the new Half-Blood Hill. The Golden Fleece was still there, on the same tree. Chiron and others had gone back after Camp was destroyed and dug up Thalia's tree. So now, it was replanted at the top of the new hill. Chiron appeared by the tree and stared at Luke…mostly his eyes, I thought. How they weren't Kronos's. How they were Luke's.

"So, will you take me to Camp now?" he asked hopefully. Why did he want to go to Camp so badly? Because he was homesick? Or because he had some evil plan? I just couldn't figure him out. And I didn't know if I could take him to Camp. I looked questioningly at Chiron, begging for him to come down here. Chiron sighed. I could tell he didn't know what to do, either. I suddenly had an idea.

"Yeah…I will. But can I please tell Chiron and everybody that you're back? I want them to welcome you! And I want the Hermes' kids to clear a space for you near where they sleep in the grass," I hoped I didn't sound too excited…I didn't want him knowing it was fake.

"Oh, come on, Annabeth. Just take me there. I'd rather not have a big welcoming party or anything."

"Why? I mean, at least let me go tell Chiron and Mr. D. They have to know; I mean, you're going to have to go for a talk in the Big House and pray to your dad that Dionysus doesn't squish you like a…well, like a grape," I argued.

"Um…okay, fine. Just… hurry. Please," he grabbed my arm and pulled me in for another kiss. He had hardly pulled my lips against his when I withdrew and sighed. I quickly turned away and ran up the hill towards Camp. He was left, standing there, staring after me and waiting for me to hurry back. And I did not want to go back to him.

"Chiron!" I panted when I got over the hill, "Luke…he wants to come to camp! I don't know if he's still Kronos! What do we do?"

"I know…I'm confused, too," Chiron said, looking older and more tired than usual, "He looks like Luke, but I'm still suspicious."

"Yeah," I agreed, "We're hopeless! I'm a daughter of Athena, and I don't know what to do!"

"It seems like you had an idea down there," he replied curiously.

"Well, yeah…" I admitted, "But it's stupid."

"Just tell me!" Chiron gripped my shoulders.

"No, I know it won't work. I'm a daughter of Athena, so I'm wise! I may have stupid ideas sometimes…but I'm just a kid! And…hello? I'm blonde! I can't help that!" I laughed a little, "But at least I'm smart enough to know it won't work. So, we need a new idea." Chiron sighed, upset that I wouldn't tell him my original idea.

"Luke's out there waiting!" I complained, "Just…go tell Mr. D that he's here, I'll bring him in, and we can talk to him in the Big House. He can be a captive, if anything. If he's still Kronos, we can't just let him leave! And if he's not…then, I don't know. Just go tell Mr. D!" I said. And then I rushed back over the hill to Luke.

"Come on," I huffed, grabbing his arm and pulling him up the hill.

"So you're just letting me in? Just this easily?" he asked, surprised.

"Well, I can always kick you out, if you want," I wouldn't mind sending him away, but a part of me still loved Luke. And that part of me knew that even if he was a traitor, I was happy to see him as Luke, not Kronos.

"You're going to the Big House, though. Don't even think for a second that everyone is going to trust and love and be happy to see you again, Luke Castellan!" I was angry. Angry that I didn't know who Luke was…or what he was. Angry that he had just shown up randomly. Angry that our camp was attacked. And angry that a stupid Fury had taken Percy.

Because Percy was my true love.

Okay! That's the end of chapter 3! Hope u liked it and please review!