Hello again. I am back. Still not owning anything of course. Also... holy pepperoni! Over a thousand people have read my story and I am like a giddy little girl on her birthday. I may only have 14 people following this story... but that is still 14 people who like me! OMG okay I am done talking.


We all ran back into the woods where the pegasus where standing. I pulled riptide out of my pocket, ready to uncap it at any moment. Annabeth followed suit, pulling her dagger out of her belt. Wow, she looked so cute with her dagger in hand. That face, it was worried, yet determined. I love it.

We finally ran to the spot where they were. The four pegasi were all pushed together, trembling with fear.

Mr. Jackson! Boss! Percy!

I heard all four of them in my head, calling me by different names.

Boss it's so good to see you. We were just standing here, eating some grass. When all of a sudden! This big-

At the moment Blackjack was going to say what I was about to fight; it appeared. Barreling out of the woods on all fours, came a giant black bear. Now, when I say giant, you might think I just mean a big bear. But, no. This bear... was about the size of an elephant. What was with all these giant animals?! Just a few years ago I was battling giant lobsters, now this.

It came running towards us, snarling. I tried to find any sort of water around me. Nothing.

Eight started to yell at me, "Percy! Don't just stand there holding your pen! Do something! All we ever fight are Mogs!"

Finally. I was going to win a battle while they just stood there. From the moment Nine showed me up, I knew eventually, I would win. I uncapped riptide just in time. I sliced at his front paw first. Whipping myself around his leg. The creature stumbled but didn't quit at that. All of a sudden I was blinded by a bright light. I could not see a single thing. I rolled on the ground over to a bunch of trees. I felt something touching my back and whipped around, ready to strike.

"Annabeth! You scared me. What the heck is that?"

"It's John."

"John is doing that? What? Ho-" Then I remembered. His hands. They light up. "Annabeth I am not gonna let these guys keep showing me up like they are just so much cooler than me. I need to beat that monster while they just stand there. Can you help me?"

"Well I can help you not be so selfish. These people are here, and we need to help them find their friend! They are helping us too, you don't need to get all worked up about it!"

"I am only going to listen to you because your wise girl. Whats our next move?"

"Alright Seaweed Brain. John probably can't do that for much longer. You go behind I'll go from the front with my dagger. Ready?"

"I was born ready."

"Alright cheese ball. Go!"

We both jumped up from where we were and ran in opposite directions. Annabeth ran in front of John, and started slashing at the monsters feet while I ran up the back. I grabbed a tuft of hair and jumped onto his back. I feel like I use this method a lot on monsters. I guess it works. Stick to what you know right? I stabbed him in the back of the neck and he collapsed. He wasn't dead yet. I jumped off and we stabbed him some more until poof! He turned into gold sand. The Garde started at me and Annabeth like we were aliens... when really they are the aliens.

"And that's how we do things here." I said with a smirk. "Shall we keep flying?" I said, jumping up onto blackjack, and helping Annabeth up.

Eight smiled. "I've changed my mind Nine, I like these guys." Nine just stared at him with anger. I know he didn't like that I was now officially more awesome than him.

I wrapped my arms around Annabeth and grabbed the reins. Like I need them... Blackjack knows what he is doing.

Ready Boss?

I looked back and everybody was situated on their horse.

Ya let's go.

We lurched forward, got to a run, and took off. Once we were as high as we were gonna go; I relaxed. I put my head on Annabeth's shoulder.

"Hey." I said quietly so nobody could hear.

"Hi."

"How's it going? You okay?"

"I think I'm alright. Why do you ask?"

"You seam... just a little tense. I just thought maybe something was bugging you."

She shifted, and turned her head so we were looking right at each other. "I don't like this quest Percy. There are just so many things... like first of all, why are we flying? I know that you and Zeus sorted a few things out last year at Mount Olympus, but still. You guys aren't exactly buddy's. Also, have you noticed how long it has been since we have seen our friends? Thalia? Nico? Where have they been? I'm sorry, I just... there are so many things bugging me. I guess it's a girl thing."

"It will be alright buttercup. I think we all have a lot on our minds. As for me and Zeus, I think he will spare our friends the horror of himself. About Thalia and Nico, they are were they need to be right now. If we need to see them, it will happen."

"Your right. I just need to relax and forget about these things; and concentrate on this quest. And uh.. Percy? That's a new name... buttercup."

"Just trying things out." I said and winked.

"Whatever you say sugar." She said, turning back to look forward. I think I smiled for the rest of the trip. I just sat there like an idiot, smiling. This is when I realized, I truly love Annabeth Chase.


So like ya. Made this chapter a little cheese bally. I hope its okay... this is what happens when I am writing at like 2 in the morning... no joke. Also, little announcement. For the people who care. So, after school is over, I will no longer have a laptop, and can only use my desktop computer in the family room for writing... so probably won't get to writing as often. However it will be summer so... ya! Sorry I am talking so much... *smack.* Love you all! :D