Percy POV
There was only one thought running through my mind at the moment: Get away as fast as possible!
I met Annabeth's eyes once more before turning and dashing in the opposite direction, racing past the flock. They looked at me in shock but soon I heard footsteps behind me.
Suddenly a hand shot out and grabbed my arm, pulling me to a halt. I turned, angry tears building in my eyes, and came face to face with Annabeth. Her eyes were red and tears ran down her face as she let go of my arm and enclosed me in a hug. I stiffly stood there, hands straight at my sides till she eventually let go.
"Percy…..I-" she tried to say but I cut her off.
"What are you doing here?" I demanded. My tone startled her, but she kept talking.
"I'm trying to save everyone. Maybe then you may forgive me." She glanced at the ground, a single tear landing on her left shoe.
"Well that's what we are trying to do," Angel said, running up to Annabeth. "You should come with us! It's going to be fun."
Annabeth glanced at me, but I had already turned away. "If she wants to then she can," I said with a sigh. "But if she gets in my way….." I trailed off, meeting Fang's eyes. He was giving me looks of encouragement.
"Fine." I finally finished. I turned back to Annabeth, my eyes now dry and a stern look across my features. Her face lit up and she turned and smiled at Angel.
"Of course I will come," she said to Angel. "But who are you guys?"