CHAPTER 7

Percy's POV

"Hello Perseus." I stood up and bowed. "My Lady." Annabeth was peeking out from behind me, and regarding Athena with a critical eye. I hope she recognized her own mom. Athena stared at her evenly. Annabeth paused, and you could see her thinking. The pout of her lips, the creasing of her forehead, eyes closing.

After a moment, she opened her eyes. "Mother." she said, with no emotion. Athena replied with an even "Annabeth." There was a silence, then Athena turned to me. "Contact me if there's any progress." I inclined my head. "I will, my Lady." She dissapeared with another flash, and Annabeth turned to me. I brushed off my pants, and stared at her. "Are you hungry?" She didn't reply, which I took as a yes. "I hate you." She finally said, and I sighed and left.