Hey Guys… sorry about the VERY long wait. I think that my updates will be slower now because of the whole "my computer broke down" thing. We have to get it fixed from the company, and it might take time so I'm typing from anything that I can type and download it on to fanfic on. So…if you were wondering what the heck I was doing, I'm proud to say I wrote the first chapter of "Homecoming" on paper. I also started a new story… it's a crossover between Twilight and PJO.

Lets get the show on the road!

~GoGreen52

The Cost

Chapter 10

After awhile, the doctor came in and checked me up, and said the words I've been waiting for- "You can go now, Mr. Jackson."

Annabeth woke up the twins and we discharged me, bringing me home. Too bad I didn't know the surprise that was waiting for me.

Annabeth POV

It was perfect. That oaf wouldn't even know what happened until he saw the freaking presents. I planned a surprise party for when Percy gets home… I really don't know what happened that made me so peppy lately but I think I just have a knack for things like this.

I was honestly glad Percy could be coming home. I mean, he is my husband and I am his darn good wife so why not make something out of it, right?

"Annabeth, seriously. Why are you being so secretive?" Percy asked, exasperated.

"Patience, grasshopper." I said it like the dude from Karate Kid would say.

"Gosh. Why do you have to be so annoying?" I gave him a glare, causing him to add on, "But I still love you, you know that?

I smiled in triumph and said, "You know, even if the nurses didn't let ME drive the awesome car, I wouldn't become such a drama queen." I caught a glimpse at the twins in the back and chuckled softly… they were watching us like a tennis match.

"Only you babe, only you." He laughed leaning back into his seat. He was obviously proud of himself.

"Kids." I said, cueing the kids to do something that I was the most excited for. Blind folding the idiot in the passenger seat.

"Hey! AARON! ADELA! WHAT ARE YOU DOING!" Percy blew up at them… and surprisingly the kids just continued to blind fold him, tying it extra tight… heh… I taught them well.

"We're just doing what Annabeth told us to do." Adela said innocently. I smiled…if that girl wanted to she could become a world famous actress.

"Annabeth, what in the world are you doing?" Percy asked. I could see he was trying to stay calm, but I could hear the stress in his voice. Awe, well it'll all be better once he walks into the house.

Once we pulled into the driveway, I saw everyone's cars there. His mother's, father's, our friends, and some of his co-workers.

I turned off the car and threw the keys into my sweat's pocket. I grabbed Percy's arm and pulled him out of the car. "Hey! Recently injured person alert!" he exclaimed, causing the twins to laugh.

They walked ahead of us to get the guests ready.

I walked with Percy to the now open door and smiled. Game time.

Percy POV

As soon as Annnabeth pulled the blindfold off, I expected something to pop out at me… but in reality- nothing?

"Okay, what's the joke here?" I asked looking around me. No shoes on the ground, only two pairs from the twins. The door was closed so I couldn't see anything outside.

"Does there have to be a joke? Or even a surprise? Why can't Aaron and Adela just have fun with you?" She gave me her quizzical look.

"I guess not… but you usually don't do that kind of stuff?" She smirked at that.

"Well, you're right. I really don't do that stuff. SURPRISE!" She, along with like thirty other familiar faces yelled, causing me to jump. I guess Annabeth has got something from Adela.

"Oh my gosh… you did this for me?" I asked Annabeth, who looked like an Angel right now… I mean, she usually does, but now she looks like if you put a halo on her she'll float up to heaven.

"Yes you big oaf. Who else would I do if for?" she said, faking a mock. I just pulled her into a hug and she returned it. I could tell she was surprised at my sudden "Smile" but what do you expect?

"Just checking." I smiled, and I heard some girls say "AWE!" I can name out those women right now if you asked me too… but you didn't ask, did you?

"Yo Percy! The Yankee's are on now!" Grover called from the living room. Oh yeah, those idiots decided to get us a flat screen TV so when they're annoyed at Juni or Thals they can come over and watch the game.

I smiled and jogged over to the room. Yankees were beating the Astros 10 to 2 in the 3rd inning.

"A-Rod's playing good this game." Poseidon said. It was now I just noticed him along with the majority of the men who came here. Annabeth must be off with the women watching the cooking channel or something.

"Good." I said, grabbing the beer from Nico's hands and throwing it out the window.

"WHAT WAS THAT FOR?" he exclaimed a little to loudly, and I laughed at him.

"I don't want my men drunk." I said, taking a water from the un-touched water cooler.

Grover gave me a sheepish look and set his down. That's better.

Annabeth POV

"Annabeth… I heard about you trying for the job in Percy's division." Mrs. Jackson said.

I nodded and said, "I really hate waiting on the sidelines… plus I am perfectly qualified for the job."

Thalia looked at me and nodded. "She is, even more with her experience with criminals out in the field."

Mrs. Jackson smiled and put her hand on my shoulder, "I always knew Percy would fall for you once I met you. I mean, the first time I saw you, you were a Sophmore in high school." Thalia gave her a confused look and I cleard it up.

"Percy and I were lab partners in High school for biology," I said, "I had to help him with homework after school." That brought back some good memories. We were in two total different groups. I was an ugly nerd and Percy was a super hot jock.

"She was just the most cute girl." Mrs. Jackson said, and I scoffed. I was the total opposite. He dated Rachel throughout high school so I had no chance… sometimes I still think he might get up one day and leave me for her… I know it sounds stupid, but she's fun, smart, hilarious, and even creative in one ball of fire.

"She was..." I heard a voice say behind me. It was sort of naisally and creepy. Rachel Elizabeth Dare. "Not."

I closed my eyes to regain my composure. She caught me off guard and I guess I'm not used to that… I am Annabeth Ch- wait… Jackson.

"Rachel, what are you doing here?" Thalia asked, "I sent inventations, and I as sure as H*** didn't send you one." Thalia can be very imitating when she wants to.

"I invited myself, loser. Percy was my boyfriend. He's my boss. My business." She said the only way she can.

"Look, I don't know if you're blind or something, but Percy's married to Annabeth and happily married at that." Juniper said with venom behind that melodious voice of hers. I never heard her talk like that before… GO JUNIPER!

"Then why did Annabeth leave him? I hear she even took off her ring?" Rachel said, I just scowled at her and that smug smile she wore. "And tell me Annabeth, where is it now?" she asked.

I held my left hand up and smiled. I had her. But after like thirty seconds it was quiet. "Annabeth? Where is your ring?" Mrs. Jackson said, crossing her arms. I looked at my hand, and there was no ring. Crap.

I looked at Rachel and she was holding her hand up. There was a ring on it. My ring. Double crap.

RACHEL'S A STALKER! Okay, so I hope to have the next chapter up tomorrow, but as you know me, I have no promises. HAVE A SUPER DUPER DAY!
~GoGreen52