Hiding in her little writing nook, looking at some blue prints because she'd finished up all her emails for the while, she overheard a conversation between Percy and her half brother Malcolm.

"What's up with Annabeth?"

"Oh hey Percy, what do you mean what's up with Annabeth?"

"Yeah, hi and all that. I mean Annabeth is unusually busy, she was two hours late for our date last night."

"Ouch."

"I know. Really, do you know what's up with her?"

"Oh yeah she-"

Annabeth panicked, quickly stepping out, laptopless, from her hiding spot she flashed her favorite half brother and Percy a smile.

"Hey guys, talking about me? Want to go to the lake Percy, you know, to make up for our date last night?"

Percy, thankfully, wasn't angry. He never really had been, Annabeth knew that he really truly loved her. They talked for hours about literally nothing at all. It was complete bliss, but Annabeth had this tugging sensation and she knew that she wanted to get back to her laptop. Percy didn't seem to notice, they poor, probably brain damaged dear. His lack of smarts was a great part of why she loved him. He tripped over his words and rarely knew what he was talking about, but he was loyal and sweet, and, well to put it like a daughter of Aphrodite would, hot.

Percy Jackson was totally hot.

Finally one of the campers provided the distraction she need and she was able to go back to her beloved laptop and heap advice on the world.


Dear Annabeth,

Is there anyway to beat a child of Ares?

One of Nemesis's kids

Dear Nemesis's kid,

The best thing you have going for you is your determination and the element of surprise that you have going for you.

But in my opinion, no it wouldn't be wise to pick a fight with an Ares kid. If you do, good luck.

Annabeth.


Suggestions? HAPPY NEW YEAR!