A/N: Sorry guys, my computer crashed and I couldn't figure out how to update from my iPod, so yeah. Got it fixed though, and the story was saved on one of my flash drives so we're all good. You guys are 100% awesome. Onwards with the chapter:

Chapter 6

They got on the Greyhound together, unsure of what was going to happen next. They were both worried, of course, of a lot of things. If they couldn't convince Zeus to lie off a little bit, or at all, then the wedding would continue as planned. That was the last thing the both of them wanted to happen.

Annabeth was staring out of the window, watching the cars go by and thinking up a plan.

She always had one, but this time, she couldn't think of a single one that's foolproof.

Percy quietly sat beside Annabeth on the bus. He simply stared ahead and thought of anything he could do or say to hold off the wedding. He had no idea what to do. He is a spur-of-the-moment guy and he does everything on impulse. He does have ADHD after all.

He finally looked over at Annabeth and asked her, "Do you have any idea what to do once we talked to Zeus?"

It took Annabeth a while to answer him, but then she did. "Yes, actually."

"What is it?" He asked curiously while maintaining his eyes on the road.

"I've been thinking—"

"No duh," Percy interrupted. He just couldn't help but annoy her even now.

Annabeth glared at Percy before continuing. "I was thinking that we ask him why he doesn't like our companies and explain the situation. We can make him sympathize. How would he feel if it was Thalia instead of us? Things like that."

Percy was doubted the idea. If what he heard from his father about Zeus was somehow true, Percy doubted that Annabeth's idea would work. It was, however, the best one they got so far.

Annabeth was worried about how vague and how many holes the plan had. Anything could go wrong. Zeus might not even care at all. Then what?

"It's not such a bad idea," Percy said.

"Yeah, let's just hope it works."

"It will, Wise Girl." And Percy turned to smile at her.

Heat suddenly flushed to Annabeth's cheeks and she avoided Percy's eyes by looking out at the window once more. It took her a few moments to calm herself down.

What the hell's wrong now?

Suddenly, the bus screeched to a halt. When Annabeth looked about, she figured that the driver of the bus almost missed a stop and there were people wanting to get out. In the midst of it all, her backpack went flying from her lap and under the seat in front of them. She sighed in annoyance before bending down to grab it.

But Percy's hands were there as well, picking up the bag at the same time as her. Their hands met, causing them both to blush slightly and reel back like they had been shocked by an invisible source of electricity. The two of them tried to play it off, but they had both felt it. There was that spark…

The three old ladies in big, different colored hats and mismatched dresses walked by and screeched at each other ruined the awkward moment. Actually, they weren't screeching, they were just talking. They had throat cancer or something. Either that or they really needed a glass of water.

"Ooh," the lady in a purple dress and matching hat said, "Whose baseball cap is this?"

Annabeth warily looked over to where one of the old ladies were looking at and was startled. It was the cap her father had given her on her 7th birthday, right before she had run away. It was the last thing he had ever given her.

She immediately bent down to pick it up. "Oh, um- Thank you ma'am. That's mine."

"Here you go dearie." The old hag said, smiling wickedly at her.

Strange, Percy thought. That lady looked exactly like my old math teacher, the one that went crazy and tried to kill me during a test. That was an interesting 7th grade. Percy looked over at Annabeth, only to find her staring out the window, cuddled up with her hat.

"Wake me when it's time to get off." she simply said before closing her eyes.

"Kay." came his only reply, knowing that Annabeth didn't want to talk at the moment.

~Time Skip~ Bob says hi~

When Percy and Annabeth finally got off the bus, it was in Hollywood, California.

Almost immediately as well, Annabeth snapped a picture of the distant Hollywood sign.

"Well now," Percy started. "How do we get to Zeus's house?"

"I dunno, let me text Thals and see." Annabeth brought her phone out from her pocket and began typing away.

From: Annabeth Chase

To: Thalia Grace

Hey, Thals! Here at Hollywood. Where does your dad live?

Thalia's reply came quick, and Annabeth hurried to read the message.

From: Thalia Grace

To: Annabeth Chase

What the heck are you doing in Hollywood, Annabeth!

From: Annabeth Chase

To: Thalia Grace

Looking for your dad. Don't tell my mom. Address please?

From: Thalia Grace

To: Annabeth Chase

Why are you looking for my dad? What's so secret about this? What are you not telling me, Annie?

From: Annabeth Chase

To: Thalia Grace

Trying to cancel the wedding. Details later, I really need that address. Please?

From: Thalia Grace

To: Annabeth Chase

Next to his studio.

Annabeth wanted to roll her eyes now. Thalia was being difficult. All she had been asking since the first message was the address to his father's house and all Thalia did was ask questions.

From: Annabeth Chase

To: Thalia Grace

Gee, I wonder where that is… You might want to be a little more specific than that, Thals.

From: Thalia Grace

To: Annabeth Chase

*eye roll* Try looking around, genius. :P

Annabeth was going to reply back to Thalia about how annoying and difficult she was being as a friend. All she wanted was the exact address of her father's house and Thalia had been beating around the bush. Then there was a small bus that passed in front of her and Percy. It was one of those tourist filled ones, but they weren't the one that caught Annabeth's attention. It was the huge advertisement plastered on the side of the bus.

Zeus Inc.

The Greatest Play Writers and Script Writers-Ever!

From: Annabeth Chase

To: Thalia Grace

Saw one. Thanks. Gotta go, Thals.

Annabeth placed her phone back in her pocket, but she felt it vibrate. She didn't stop to pull it back out and read the new message though.

"Do you know where he lives?" Percy asked Annabeth.

"Yea," she replied and pointed at the bus as if that explained everything.

Percy stared at the advertisement. Clearly he understood that it was about Zeus, but it gave no direction to his house. "Where?"

Annabeth let out a sigh. "Thalia said it's next to his studio. We find that place, we find his house."

"And where is that?" Percy asked again.

"Come on, Seaweed Brain. Let's get this over with." Annabeth pulled Percy's sleeves and towed him to what she thought was the right direction.

~Hi, I'm Bob again~

They were stuck at Zeus's security gate, getting yelled at of course by the tons of guards that was posted there.

"Look kids," the security guy started, "You can't get in without a pass."

"Ever heard of Oceanus Inc., the architecture company owned by Zeus's little brother?" Percy asked.

"Of course kid, why?" The guard looked confused.

Percy grinned and pointed at himself. "Hi, I'm Percy Jackson, son of the owner of Oceanus Inc. This is my fiancée, Annabeth Chase, daughter of Athena Chase, owner of Architecture & Co. My father's name is Poseidon. Now please, let us in to see my Uncle."

"Y-y-yes sir. Right away." The guard immediately said without a second thought.

Annabeth would have fired him if he worked for her. How could he just believe two kids? I mean, it was good on their side because there were no more hassles to get it.

"Fiancée?" Annabeth questioned Percy when they got in.

"Not like it isn't true." He shrugged. Annabeth rolled her eyes as they continued pass some electrified fences. Yes, they were at Zeus's house now.

"Always the drama queen." Percy whispered to himself.

"The biggest- not in the family, on Earth." Annabeth agreed.

Then, she stopped and her cheeks reddened. How could she have just noticed now? Percy had his arm around her from when he was introducing himself to the Security Guard.

"What?" Percy asked, confused.

"Nothing," she said as she kept walking, enjoying the feeling. It somehow felt- natural. As if his arm was meant to be around her. Percy removed his arm, making her smile and the warm feeling she had inside vanish.

Stop it. She sternly told herself. You don't want to be with him! That is the whole reason for coming to see Zeus.

Percy had similar thoughts, but couldn't help feeling like she was becoming his best friend quickly, now that he had actually gotten to know her. She was the only person he had ever told his full story to. She knew everything now. No one else even came close.

Sure, Thalia and them knew he hated Gabe, but only his family knew he had been abused.

He had never told anyone about the cutting. So why had he told Annabeth?

Both pairs of thoughts were interrupted as they entered a throne room.

Seriously?

There were three very large chairs, so big that they were considered thrones. Zeus sat in the middle one, Hera, his wife, to his left and his partying friend Dionysus to his right.

Hera looked annoyed, while the other two were laughing up a storm with glasses of wine in their hands.

Annabeth cleared her throat and all three looked up in surprise.

"Hey Uncle, Aunt, Mr. D." Percy said with a hint of nervousness in his tone.

"Peter?" asked Dionysus, squinting at them.

"Percy Jackson actually, sir."

"Oh, you. I have heard about you. Poseidon Spawn. What do you want?"

A/N: What do you guys think? I know its short, but I swear I will update tomorrow. If I get at least 40 reviews by then. I seriously expected to get like, one, from this story but now you guys have my hopes up. It's only five more. You can do it. It's been averaging about that per chapter. I got none for chapter 5, which is technically 4 (that's what it says in reviews) so please R&R My Beta and I work hard on this, so please find the time or no chapter tomorrow. Thank you to everyone who has already reviewed. Please, also continue the criticism. I am new at this and can use all the help I can get.