Annabeth POV
I had one goal in mind; rescue the people that were taken from the camp. Well, this goal wasn't exactly a piece of cake. As I approached the building rumored to be holding a large group of people hostage, my thoughts started to wander. Maybe this rescue is just what I needed to be able to talk to Percy again…..
Just then I felt like someone's eyes were on me. I turned my head sharply and saw the one thing I thought I wouldn't see in a long time.
Percy.
He looked exactly how I remembered him, except for the large scar that marked his cheek. His eyes were wide, searching mine. I saw movement out of the corner of my eye and saw a tall boy walk up to Percy, resting his hand on his shoulder. Who was this boy? I glanced back at Percy and I saw a tear run down his cheek. Percy and the boy exchanged a few words before Percy took off running away from the direction I was standing. A group of six kids, including the tall boy, turned and raced after him.
I took off, running as fast as I could to catch up to him. "Percy!" I yelled, finally catching up to him. I grabbed his arm and pulling him to a halt.
"Percy….I-" Percy cut me off.
"What are you doing here?" He demanded. His tone startled me, but I kept talking.
"I'm trying to save everyone. Maybe then you may forgive me." I glanced at the ground, my eyes finally overflowing.
"Well that's what we are trying to do," a girl said, skipping up to me. She had long, blonde curly hair and was probably around six years old. "You should come with us! It's going to be fun."
I glanced at Percy, but he had already turned away. "If she wants to then she can," he said with a sigh. "But if she gets in my way….." he trailed off, meeting the tall boys eyes.
"Fine." he finally finished. Percy turned back to me, his face hardening. My face lit up and I turned to the little girl.
"Of course I will come," I said to her. "But who are you guys?"