Well, I feel better. And when I feel better, I want to update!

Sorry, I haven't updated in a few weeks…but I had just stopped being sick (Woo!), and I still don't have internet (frown), but I really needed and wanted to update so I tried my hardest to do it.

And here it is!

A nice, kind of long, fresh out of the oven, update.

Hope you like it!

R&R.

(I had a limited time to write this. Sorry if it's bad!)

Annabeth's POV

The beach was incredible. Percy had led me through the city, and into a beautiful white sand beach. The moonlight bounced off the clear surface of the water, making it look like the water was glowing. A gentle sea breeze blew once in a while, making my hair cover half of my face. Percy seemed to glow as he walked in the shore. Waves crashed into our feet then retreated back into the dark water. Percy never let go of my hand as we walked. We didn't talk much, we were too busy enjoying each other's presence.

Percy stopped and looked out at the sea. Since it was still early in the morning, about 3 or 4 a.m. the water was dark, but I'm pretty sure that if it had been daytime, Percy's eyes would have matched the color of the ocean. I looked up at him, this was one of the few times I would get a good look at Percy…and he was gorgeous. The moon light made its way into his eyes making them look three shades lighter. His raven black hair moved with the wind, I noticed that he was strong. His arms were not too big, but you could notice the muscle in his arms and through his shirt. He caught me looking and looked down at me, a wide grin creeping up on his face.

"See something you like?" He asked.

There were moments where Percy was the sweetest and most kind man in the world. Then there were those moments were he was cocky and playful.

"Actually I do."

Most of the time I tried to be smart and serious. But I had my playful times as well.

"Really?" He asked.

I had caused his grin to grow wider…if that was even possible.

"Yep." I said casually.

"What do you see that you like?" He asked.

I stopped to think. Should I tell him? Should I confess to him how I feel…now, in Greece?

"I like…those beautiful sea green eyes I can't helped getting lost in, every time I look into them. I like your messy, mid-night black hair that's always messy…but a good messy. I like your smile, that seems to be able to brighten up my day and turn my whole world upside down." I stopped to take a deep breath, then I continued.

"I really like your kind heart: if you didn't have that beautiful heart, we would have never meant. I like everything about you Percy." I concluded.

There was a moment of silence. Percy was just looking at me with his intense green eyes, his face had the tiniest bit of shock in it. I was getting nervous. I should have shut my mouth. I should have never told him that, of course he doesn't feel the same way about me. I will always be a best friend to him, nothing more and nothing less. Percy seemed to see the fear and regret in my eyes because his hand found my cheek. He leaned over and…kissed me.

I was shocked, but eventually I kissed him back. His lips were warm and soft against mine. The kiss wasn't hungry or anything. It was soft, sweet, and loving. He pulled away too soon for my liking, but I was just shocked. He, the boy I have liked and even loved for years, had kissed me. He, my hero who has saved me from death numerous times, kissed me. He, the most handsome, kind, amazing, spectacular, incredible, boy in the world, had kissed me! Annabeth Chase.

"I like things about you too, you know?" He said as he brushed a piece of my hair away. "I like your curly blond hair that reminds me of a Princess, and is really fun to play with."

I chuckled a bit at that. He smiled, and kept talking.

"I like the way you get when you see a book. I like the way you talk about architecture, and how you know a fact about almost everything there is on this planet. I like the way your beautiful grey eyes remind me of a storm brewing in the distance. I like the way you scold at me when I do something stupid. I like the fact that you have been my friend through everything, and I-" He was going to say something, but he got cut off by a really loud, ear breaking noise.

Percy, protectively pushed me behind him and turned to face the noise. But…there was nothing.

"What was that?" I asked.

I wasn't scared. But I wanted to know what that horrible sound was. Maybe someone was in trouble, or maybe something was dying…but why did I have a horrible feeling that someone was watching us…and that person was watching us very carefully.

Percy grabbed my hand and ran back to the direction of the town. It was a good thing I could run faster than him, if not, he would have already ripped my arm off my body. Wind was hitting my face really hard, making it difficult to see where I was running to. But Percy knew where he was going, and I managed not to trip.

"Where are we going?" I asked as I saw Percy turn around a corner.

"We have to get out of here. Back to the Acropolis! Hurry!" He said as we ran towards the stone steps of the Acropolis.

"What are we running from?"

"Annabeth I know you love to ask questions, but right now it's not a good time!"

He was right. Curse me and hatred for not knowing something. I could ask all the questions I wanted when I was back in Percy's cave. Safe.

"Run to the portal!" Percy said as he pointed to a square of bright white light.

But suddenly, I couldn't. Something had grabbed me from my feet and was pulling me back. I had been holding on to Percy's hand, so now I was in mid-air: pulled by my feet and from Percy's strong hand. I tried to kick whatever it was that was holding me, and it took a few minutes to get it to work.

"Why are you running?" A female's voice asked behind me.

It might have been a female's voice, but it was horrible. It was wicked and evil.

"Don't look at her Annabeth, just run to the portal!" Percy yelled.

Once I had gotten free of whoever was trying to capture me, I ran to the portal with Percy. But then whatever it was got him. I walked backwards, and tried to pull him with me, but it was no use. This lady was using all her strength, which wasn't human, to keep Percy away from me. The portal was beginning to close, and we didn't have much time left.

"Annabeth, go! Go run to the portal!" Percy yelled desperately, knowing our chances of getting him out were slim.

"No, im not going without you!" I yelled as I tried to kick the lady without looking at her.

But the portal was getting smaller and smaller, then Percy did something stupid. Heroic, but to me it was 100% stupid. He grabbed me by the arms and pushed me into the portal. He was strong, and with such force I landed on my knees…in the cave…back at home.

"NO!" I yelled but when I turned back, the portal was about the size of my hand.

"I love you!" I heard Percy say, then the portal was gone.

"NO!" I yelled again, as I clawed through the empty air.

"No."

I blinked back tears.

WHY DID EVERYTHING IN MY LIFE HAVE TO BE BAD? I screamed inside me.

1st. My mother hates me

2nd. She tells the town I'm a witch

3rd. They all try to stone me.

4th. They took Nico and Bianca.

5th. Percy gets taken away by some crazy, evil lady.

6th. What more could happen to me?

I had lost everything I had ever cared about. But I intended to get it all back. My mother and the town was one thing. But my friends and my love were another. Crying wouldn't solve anything. Besides crying was inlogical. Tear glands only purpose is to lubricate the eyes. There is no reason why the tear glands would over produce by emotions.

I stood up and dusted myself off. Percy had told me that anything I wanted, all I had to do was to think of it…in the Land of Dreams. And that's where I headed.

Sorry it was short and bad.

I had started to write it, and when I did I was told that we would leave in 7 minutes. Not even 10, no, it had to be 7.

So I had to write fast, and I couldn't add as much detail as I wanted. But I wanted and needed to update, so I did.

Sorry! I'll update soon.

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