Hey Percy Peeps! There's a robber around my neighborhood so I have a bat next to me. I don't own anything. Read on!
*Annabeth POV*
I put on my Yankees cap and made my way to Percy's cabin. I just felt like I had to see him again. I didn't know why, but he was intriguing to me. I went to his window and peeked in. He was just lying on his bed. Eyes closed, arms over his face, one knee was bent while the other was lying strait. He looked calm; he still had on his crown for some reason. I could see his chest rising slowly, and then falling down again. It was a repetitive motion. I turned around to look at the ocean; the waves were in sync with his breathing.
All of a sudden his breathing stopped, and the waves sort of stood still. Not exactly still, but it calmed down dramatically. Percy raised his head and looked strait at the window. I could feel his eyes burning into mine. I quickly ducked down. He couldn't have seen me could he? I checked if I still had my cap on, it was still sitting on my head. Could he sense my presence?
I stole another glance at the window, he was striding toward it. He opened the window slightly and walked away. That was odd. I made a quick decision to sneak into his cabin. I slowly opened his window more and slipped inside. Once I was safely on the ground, I closed the window slightly. The Stoll brothers and I would sneak into the Big House and spy on Chiron. It wasn't really fun, but I had nothing better to do.
I gasped at the sight, Percy was sitting on a piano stool, but it wasn't a regular black piano. It was dark blue; the regular ivory keys were replaced with crystal. The black keys were the same dark blue as the piano. The stool was also blue, but it wasn't glossy like the piano was.
Percy was just sitting there looking at the piano. It seemed like he wasn't debating over something in his mind. Finally, after an agonizing silence, he cleared throat. He placed his hands lightly on the keys. The he swiftly started playing. The tune felt familiar. Then he started sing:
Birds flying high Fish in the sea Dragonfly out in the sun Stars when you shine yeah, ooh Oooh, ooh..Free, free loving you...
You know how I feel
Sun in the sky
You know how I feel
Breeze driftin' on by
You know how I feel
It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life
For me..
And I'm feeling good
You know how I feel
River running free
You know how I feel
Blossom in the trees
You know how I feel
It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life
For me...
And I'm feeling good
You know what I mean, don't you know
Butterflies all out having fun
You know what I mean
Sleep in peace
When, the this day is done
And this old world
Is a new world
And a bold world
For me...
You know how I feel
Scent of the pine
You know how I feel
yeah, freedom is mine
When you know how I feel
It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life
For me...
Oh, ooh...
Oooh, oooh
Feeling good
I couldn't believe it, is voice was surprisingly angelic. He sang and played with such passion. I could have sworn that I felt his pain. This boy was confusing me. When he sang, my mind went blank. Percy turned again, he looked at me again. But this time, I couldn't move.
"You're the only one I let in, Annabeth." His voice was strong and powerful, but I couldn't help but feel he was holding something else back. I took of my cap, no need to leave it on when the pray spots the stalker. Weird metaphor but true.
"Is there anything else you need to talk about Percy?" I knew he wasn't telling me everything. But I wasn't satisfied with the information he told me. "No Annabeth, the rest is just . . . Nothing. Thank you Annabeth."
I smiled at him," Does this mean were friends now Percy?" I had an amused tone in my voice. "Whatever you Annabeth." He smiled back at me, but there it was again. His eyes . . . Empty. Well, I'm not going to let that slide. But for now, I'm just happy we're on the same page.
*8*
*Percy POD*
Chiron wanted to see me, Nico, and Thalia. I hope Thalia wasn't still mad at me. I didn't kill her. But I guess it wasn't a far fight. I was born to be a warrior. And I was dipped in the Styx when I was a few months old. I didn't know what came over me though, Annabeth was something special. I felt different around her. Something that I never felt before, I'm not smart enough to figure it out so I'll just enjoy it while I can.
I didn't want to leave Annabeth but I couldn't disobey Chiron, or any adult in that manner. Yeah you've guessed it, another rule in the, "HOW TO BE PRINCE" manual. "You wanted to see us Chiron?" Thalia asked. I just stood there. Chiron looked at me with concerned eyes."Percy, should you tell us why you've come to camp?" I knew Chiron already knew, my father told him. I gulped down; this was going to be hard, or really easy. But I really didn't want to find out anytime soon.
"As many of you know, Kronos is rising, and there is a prophecy." I took a dramatic pause, but I was surprised to see so many shocked faces. Thalia looked stunned, while Nico also looked taken aback. I already knew that I knew to much. But I would have thought they knew that Kronos was going to rise again.
"Kronos is what?" Thalia finally broke the silence. "Thalia, one of the children of the Big Three will have to decide the fate of Olympus, the oldest. Once they turn 16 they must chose a side, and bring down Kronos. And as far as I know, you're the one of the prophecy." I finished. She looked even more surprised.
"But I thought you were older than me. How am I going to defeat something as big as Kronos when I couldn't even beat you?" I couldn't help but let a little chuckle escape my lips. "I'm only 14, Nico is 12, and you are 15. I'm sure you will find a way to save the world. But in the meantime, Artemis is coming." And with that, I left the room, but something caught my eye. I saw a shadow bye the window, and I felt that presence again. I guess Annabeth found out about the Prophecy.
"Percy, you can't be serious! How can Thalia save the world? And why is Artemis coming?" She pleaded. I just brushed past her. I didn't want to cause anymore pain for her. I walked to my cabin; I knew she was in the room with me when I played "Feeling Good" by MUSE before. That was exactly how I felt when I was with her. But I can't admit to myself that I love her. I just met her and I don't fall in love. And I can't take advantage of anyone. And I think invading her privet space would be taking advantage. Ugh, why did my male hormones show up in a time like this?
