Annabeth POV
"Thanks, Thales again for letting me stay with the hunters," I told my best friend.
"Annabeth, as I said, you're always welcome. Us immortals have to stick together," Thalia laughed.
I smiled. Ever since I had become immortal, Thalia was one of the only people who got it. She had given up her life to become a hunter and now I had done something similar. Except I didn't have a group to back me up. I was completely and utterly alone.
I stared at the fire that was burning lower and lower. Thalia and I were the only two out here. All of the hunters had gone to bed. I've been thinking of what my life would have been like if I had accepted Artemis's offer when I was younger. But I had to push that thought out, there was no going back on it now.
"I think I might head back to camp after tonight. I can IM Piper and see if she wants to meet. I feel like I haven't seen her in forever," I commented. Thalia got a concerned look on her face. "What?" I asked.
"Annabeth, I don't think it's the best idea for you to go back to camp right now," she uttered.
I took a sharp intake of breath. "Percy's there, isn't he? But why? It's not even summer yet."
Thalia scratched her head. "Kelp Head called me today. It was actually a little before you came, so I was glad when you showed up here instead of at camp."
I sighed. "Maybe I'll be fine seeing him Thalia, it's been over four years. We were friends before everything you know."
She gave me a side glance. "But there's something else too."
I rose an eyebrow. "What else?"
"He didn't come alone, he brought his girlfriend," Thalia said then went silent.
I gulped and replied softly. "Girlfriend? Is she?"
"She's mortal," Thalia confirmed.
"He told her about the demigod world? He would risk it?" I wondered.
Thalia bit her lip. "He had to."
I crossed my arms. "Why had to?"
"Annabeth," Thalia replied in all seriousness. "Percy's girlfriend is pregnant. He's going to be a father."
If I hadn't been sitting down, I'm sure I would have fallen. Perseus Jackson was going to be a father? He was going to have a baby with a mortal girl?
"Annabeth," Thalia broke the silence. "Are you okay?"
"Why wouldn't I be?" I defended.
"I know you two broke up, but it can still hurt that he's living life with someone else," she answered. "I was mad when Jason died. I know it's not the same, but they are both things immortals will never get. At least not death for a very long time."
"It's just," I sighed. "I don't know what to think. He's going to have a baby! He's going to be a father. For a while when we were together, I always thought that would be me," I trailed off.
Thalia nodded. "I know, but you were the one who gave up your life. You chose this, no one forced you into anything."
I thought back to that day.
Four years ago
I had said yes. I had talked it over with all my friends, well all of them except Percy. Gods, why hadn't I talked to Percy about it? And now it was done, and we had to be done too.
Percy ran up to me with a huge goofy grin on his face. My heart crushed in my chest. I was giving up a lifetime with him, but this was my destiny.
He pulled me into a hug and gave me a kiss. I shouldn't have let him, but I wanted it. One last time. He pulled away and scrunched his eyebrows. He could tell something was off.
"Wise Girl, what's up?" Percy paused. "You seem," he cocked his head, "different."
"Percy, we need to talk," I said solemnly.
He smirked. "Normally when someone says that, it's to break up," but once he looked at my face, he sought no comfort. "Wait, Annabeth."
"Percy, a month ago my mom gave me a proposition, an offer," I began.
"What sort of offer?" He mumbled.
I bit my lip and replied softly. "Immortality."
His eyes went wide. "What? Did you say no, right? You can't be a god."
I shook my head. "I'm not a god, more like a hunter."
Percy's face fell. "You already took the deal?"
I nodded. "Last night. I've been thinking it over, but even Apollo says this is my destiny. I get to go around the country helping demigods and saving them. It's all I've ever wanted."
Percy pouted. "What about us?"
I turned away from him. "We can't be together anymore, Percy."
He grabbed my hand. "And why not? I know I'll get older, but Annabeth, I love you and want to be with you. Even though I'm mad you made this decision without me. I thought we were a team."
My eyes got misty. "We were Percy, but not anymore. That's why I made this decision without you. One of the clauses of the prophecy involved with my immortality was I couldn't have relations with you."
"And by relations?" he asked.
My face blushed. "Sex, Percy. The line stated relations with Jackson shall disband the spell."
His face got flush as well. "Annabeth, I don't need that with you. We went long without it."
I shook my head. "But Percy, you do. You want kids and a family, I can't give that to you. You would only be constantly waiting for me, I can't do that to you."
"Annabeth," Percy was at a loss for words. He knew I was right, ever since Tartarus he had been talking about our future. Kids and growing old together.
"You'll find someone who can give you all of that, someone better than me," I said quickly. "But this is goodbye Percy. I don't think it will be good to see each other again. I'll hardly be at camp, so come as you please. I won't be here when you are."
"Annabeth," Percy said but I ran off before I could hear what was to be said. I ran off to fulfill my destiny.
Present
Thalia snapped her fingers in front of my face. "Earth to Annabeth."
I blinked my eyes quickly and centered around the here and now. "I'm," I sighed, "I'm happy for him."
"Are you really?" Thalia asked unconvinced.
I nodded slightly. "He deserves this. Percy was always good with kids around camp, and he always talked about having some one day. What do you think?"
Thalia let out a huge grin. "I think Kelp Head is going to be an amazing father. And whoever he is with must be just as amazing to stay with him through all of this."
I bit my lip. "I bet she is." We sat in silence for a while longer before I spoke again. "Hey Thalia, do you think it would be okay for me to stay with the hunters a while longer? Zeus hasn't given me any new quests yet, and I want to be around people for a change."
Thalia leaned over and gave me a hug. "Of course."
Adalyn POV
I woke up with Percy's arm wrapped gently around my torso. He was also snoring lightly against my shoulder. Gosh, this man was so cute when he slept. I know our son will be too. However, I really had to pee and although Percy's wrap was gentle, it was also strong. I hated to wake him up, but my bladder wasn't going to last much longer.
I tried to pry off his arms, but not too much avail. I rolled my eyes at the predicament. I finally placed a light kiss on his jawline, and that relaxation let me away from his grasp. I quickly skirted away to go to the bathroom.
I came back quickly to a shaking Percy. He was thrashing in bed and had built up a sweat. He was mumbling my name. I rushed over to him. He jerked awake and sat up right before I reached him.
"Adalyn," he practically screamed. "Where are you?" His face relaxed when he saw me and swept me into his arms.
"Percy, I'm sorry. I just had to go to the bathroom," I said softly.
"I'm sorry," Percy mumbled against my hair. He then sighed. "Demigods dreams aren't like normal dreams, they sometimes come true and I saw," he trailed off and looked at me with misty eyes. "Are you alright with staying at camp a little while longer?"
I nodded. "Of course, honey. I want to get to know you more and about your life. I think staying would be a great way to learn."
Percy let out a smile. "Okay, I can give you a tour of camp today. I just need to shower first." He let out a smirk, "Would you like to join me?"
I blushed. Obviously, yes, we had done stuff (cough cough baby) but we were still learning each other. "Sure," I blushed.
He leaned in closer and whispered seductively. "You didn't know about my powers before, so I couldn't use them," he traced his hand from my stomach to my inner thigh and I let out a little gasp. "There is so much I can do with my water abilities, I'd love to try some out on you."
All I could do was nod in response. Percy quickly scooped me up in his arms and we had the most fun we've had in a while.
Percy showed me around camp but then Piper took over. She told him that some campers wanted some swordsmanship lessons. Apparently, Percy was the best in the camp. Shortly after, Piper led me into some arena. We sat in a corner away from the fighters' eyes. It took me a minute to recognize it as Percy.
"Is that Percy?" I asked more for confirmation.
Piper nodded. "Yes, as I said, he's one of the best."
Percy was amazing. He was swinging his sword left and right, taking out many campers and dummies between him. At one point he took off his shirt and I had to take a deep breath to keep my composure. In the end, Piper stood up and gave slow dramatic claps. I followed her down to the center of the arena.
"Great job Jackson," Piper said.
"Did you see all that?" Percy asked addressing me.
I nodded. "Percy, you're good. Like really good."
He shrugged. "That's what a teenage filled with fighting for your life prepares you for I guess." Percy then leaned in for a hug, but I held up my hand.
"Uh no. You're all sweaty," I wrinkled my nose. It was pretty hot to see him like this, but I wasn't going to admit it then. "You need a shower."
Percy smirked then wrapped his arms all around me and kissed me everywhere. I shrieked. "Percy!"
He kissed my cheek, "Now it looks like you are going to have to take a shower with me again."
Piper made a disgusting face. "Oh, my gods, you did not just say that."
Percy only laughed and swept me up in his arms for the second time that day.
One Week Later
Piper let go of me after our prolonged hug. "Now you guys better give us a call when that baby is born."
Percy slipped his arm around my back. "Pipes, you know we will."
Percy and I had spent the last week at camp. He and I had grown even closer during this time. I knew he was glad to not have to lie to me anymore, and I think that space helped open up our relationship. I got to learn more about Percy, and with each passing day, I loved him more and more.
"Adalyn, I'm so glad I got to know you more this week. Percy, you picked a good one," she laughed.
Percy gave her one last hug. "We'll see you soon Pipes."
Percy opened the car door for me and I slid in. A few seconds later, we were back on the road again to New York. Percy and I were just laughing and having a good time, that was until everything turned upside down.
Percy slammed on the car brakes. There in the middle of the road was what I could only assume was another giant. He stood at least fifteen feet tall and he was staring right at us.
"Percy," I said slowly gripping my stomach.
"Stay in the car," Percy urged. "Call Piper," he handed me his phone. "Tell her we ran into a Titan."
My eyes went wide. "Percy," but he was already off taunting the monster.
With shaking hands, I dialed up the phone. I unbuckled my seat belt, unable to stay still. Right before the last ring, Piper answered the phone.
"Percy, please don't tell me the baby's already coming," she said.
"Piper," I practically cried out.
"Adalyn, what's wrong?" her tone changed immediately.
I looked up at the scene before me. Percy was doing pretty holding on his own, that was until the titan hit him hard in his right arm. He screamed, and it bent the way arms should not bent. He dropped his sword in anguish. The creature hit him again and he crippled to his knees.
"Percy!" I screamed.
"Adalyn!" Piper pulled me back. "What's happening?"
"We were just driving back, and Percy is out there fighting it. He said it was a titan." I replied tears streaming down my eyes.
"Adalyn, we're on our way. Hold on," Piper urged.
But them, there was a sickening crack. The titan just pushed a sword through Percy's chest. I screamed and acted on instinct. I rushed out into the road to him.
"Adalyn," he moaned out.
"Percy," I cradled his head.
He was dying, I knew it. He reached into his pocket and took a bit out of ambrosia, but I don't think it would help. His sword arm was broken as well as his left leg. That wasn't even the worst of it. The worst was the bleeding hole in his chest. He was fading.
"Adalyn," he croaked out and touched my belly. "You need to go."
"Percy, I can't," but at that moment I was swept up.
The titan had picked me up like I was nothing. I kicked and fought but it was no use. He took a deep inhale. He then brought my abdomen to his nose and sniffed in. The creature laughed.
"This child is yours, Perseus Jackson. How does it feel that I've defeated you and your child?" the titan roared.
Just then, Percy struggled to his feet. He was holding his sword in his left, nondominant hand. "Let her go," he ordered with so much rage.
The creature just laughed. "I don't think I will. In fact, I think I'll hold onto her. Not that it'll matter to you. You'll already be dead." And with that, the Titan hit Percy with so much force he hit a nearby tree and crumpled to the ground unmoving.
"No!" I screamed sobbing.
The titan brought me to eye level. "I'm going to have so much fun with you. I'm sure Percy Jackson's child will auction off at a high price."
Percy POV
I woke up in extreme pain. I couldn't even open my eyes. How did I end up here?
Against my will, I willed my eyes to open. I groaned audibly as I tried to sit up. I attempted to use my arms for support, but that's when I realized my right one was in a cast.
"Wow, Percy, slow down," it was Will. He helped me sit up and propped me up with more pillows. I was at the camp infirmary.
"Percy," my mom scooted her chair closer and grabbed my left hand. She used her other hand to touch my cheek. "You had us so worried honey."
"Mom, what are you doing at camp?" I asked confused.
"Percy, it didn't seem like you were going to make it," Piper said softly. "We called her here to," she trailed off, but I knew what she was going to say. To say goodbye.
I looked around the room and that's when I saw someone else standing there. "You had us all worried, Kelp Head," Thalia responded.
I smirked at my friend. "Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere yet." I looked around the room and saw Leo, Frank, Hazel, Grover, Nico, and even Reyna there are well.
There was a silence in the room. Something I was missing. That's when the events came rushing back. Oh, my gods, Adalyn.
I immediately tried to get out of bed. "Woah," everyone rushed to my side to hold me back.
"Slow down Percy, you need rest," Will ordered.
I choked back a sob. "I remember it. Adalyn. The titan he, he," I couldn't say it. "Is she," I wanted to ask, dead. Are my girlfriend and unborn child dead?
"Percy," Piper sat on the edge of the bed. They probably agreed to have her talk seeing her voice was normally calming, but not in this moment. "We haven't heard much about Adalyn. She called us, and we picked you up as soon as we could. All we found was you in the middle of the road practically dead."
"I need to go find her," I said shaking.
"There was one thing we have heard," Hazel said softly.
"What?" I asked hopeful for any news.
"An auction," Thalia replied with disgust in her voice.
"An auction?" I replied with confusion.
"For Percy Jackson's child," Piper replied.
"Gods, no, please no." I shut my eyes and fell back against the bed. "Guys, I need to go after her. Please don't keep me here."
"You need to heal Percy. You won't be any use to your girlfriend or child dead. You've already maxed out on nectar and ambrosia. Give it time," Will said.
"It's on the other side of the country anyway. You wouldn't make it in time," Reyna added. "But we have someone on it. We promise."
"Who?" I asked knowing this person would be responsible for the fate of my unborn child and his mother.
"Annabeth," Thalia replied smoothly.
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