Chapter 11

Thanks guys for those who reviewed in the last chapter. I have a surprise in this chapter. I think you all know though. I'm going to keep this short to get on with this story. So again thanks for reading. :)

Percy's POV:

I looked around me and Annabeth. They were all quiet and in shock. Two knights came in running into the hall, both out of breath. I kept my eye on the king and he slowly broke the contact turning his attention to the other two knights.

"Your Majesty, she escaped" One of them said, one hand still holding the iron sword. Who escaped? The king looked down.

"Seems Like you can't trust anybody anymore" He said with no emotion showing what so ever, but I knew he was mostly angry with me. I kept my ground by still having my arm around Annabeth's waist. I couldn't remember what happened after I drank that, ugh, blue wine or why they were staring. I saw Annabeth was close so I'm guessing we kissed for some reason.

"Everyone, we'll meet tomorrow again. Annabeth, I need to see you in my room please. Percy, you too" He said walking away from everyone. I looked down at the floor and saw Riptide on the floor and everyone bruised up and had cuts on their arms or faces.

"I'm sorry for what I caused" I said stupidly. I didn't know what to say. I don't know what happened. I let go of Annabeth's waist and took her hand as we walked over to the king's room. I gulped I don't know how many times. Annabeth squeezed my hand tighter. I kissed her head.

"It's going to be all right" I whispered in her ear. We turned around a corner.

"This is all my fault" I said so Annabeth wouldn't hear. Of course she did though.

"No it's not. You didn't know" She whispered leaning her head on my shoulder.

"Yes it is. I am always the problem. First, I lie to you. Then, I lose the damn potion. Now, I hurt half of the army and may lose you, again" That's when she stopped walking and turned to me furiously.

"You are not losing me! Ever! I don't care what my dad says! I only want you, if I can't be with you then, we'll find a way" I blinked at her words. I hugged her tightly and kissed her forehead and smiled at her.

"You're right. I'm sorry. Have I ever told you I love you?" I grinned, she gave me a peck on the lips and smiled.

"Not in a long time" She smirked.

"Well then, I love you" I said and we continued to walk hand in hand down to the king's room. I know things with the king will be okay. I mean, I show him respect and he knows I wouldn't do anything to hurt Annabeth. He wouldn't do anything to separate us, and boy was I so wrong.

The light from the king's room became brighter as we approached. I stood up straight and walked over there confidently. We entered the room and the first thing I saw was the king looking at the fireplace. His arms were crossed and one finger touching his chin. I gulped. I knocked on the wall. The king still looked at the fireplace.

"Close the door and come and sit down" He said in a deeper voice. I let go of Annabeth's hand and walked back to the door. Annabeth walked toward the fireplace and sat in a chair across from the king. I closed the door and didn't move for a second. I sighed and went next to sit next to Annabeth. We didn't speak for a moment. It was awkward. The king just sat there cross legged looking at me. I tried not to make eye contact but, it was so hard knowing you have someone looking at you. My body started to grow hot and it was not the fire causing me to. The king was the first to speak. He looked directly at Annabeth.

"What happened to always telling the truth?"

"I was going to tell you dad. I really was" She said looking down.

"When? Annabeth"

"Soon"

"How long have you two been together?"

"Since the day Percy became a knight" She said not looking at the king.

"So, 1 month already"

"I'm really sorry father. I should have told you sooner"

"But you didn't. I'm really hurt that you didn't. Annabeth he's a knight"

"I know tha-"

"You could marry a prince. Just like everyone in the kingdom expected you to" That really hit me hard. If the kingdom found out she was with me. I don't think they would take it that well.

"I don't want to marry a prince. I want to be with the man I love" She stood up. I did too. So did the king. I could tell she was choosing her words carefully. Very wise of her.

"No, you don't. You haven't met any of the princes. How about Jason, Thalia's brother. He's working as a knight, but he is a prince"

"I'm not interested in Jason and vise versa" The king turned to me.

"He's just a knight! He is going to go to wars and he is on the line between life and death in those times!" He yelled. I stepped back.

"Sir, Just listen, I love your daughter with all of my heart. I would die for HER. You know me, I would never dare hurt Annabeth"

"If you love her then let her go" The king said harshly. I stopped.

"What?"

"I don't want Annabeth to suffer if she loses someone very close to her. I don't want her to live the rest of her life upset"

"Father!" Annabeth yelled, but the king ignored her. He pointed a finger at my chest.

"Even if you do love her. She couldn't marry you. She has to marry a prince"

"I'm sorry, but I'm not staying away from her" I said placing my arm around her waist standing my ground.

"I know you won't. Which is why I'm promoting you to become head knight. I'll ask Chiron tomorrow to let you take over. You have to train the knights everyday. You will have to eat with them and stay with them. By the time the day is done, everyone will be asleep. You are forbidden to see her" He said looking back at the dancing fire.

"How is this helping your daughter?" I yelled trying to see his face.

"Dad, you can't do this!" Annabeth said pushing me back. I stumbled back and landed in the chair.

"I can Annabeth. And I will. I'm not going to hurt Percy. Nor you. I just forbid you to see him. It's final Annabeth" He said and walked out of his room. I sat there angry. How could he do this to her? Am I really that bad. I looked at Annabeth. She was crying. She put her back against the wall and slowly slid to the floor. I walked over to her and sat down next to her. She buried her head in her dress. I rubbed her back with one hand slowly. She was crying softly.

"How could my father, my own father do this to me, Percy? I don't understand" She said looking up at me. I stopped rubbing her back and rested my arms on my knees lacing my hands together.

"I was asking myself the same question? I don't understand either" She rested her head on my shoulder and wiped the tears from her eyes. I grabbed one of her hands and held it.

"What can we do?"

"I don't know" It was all I could say. I turned to her and she lifted her head looking back.

"I'll find a way to see you. I don't care what he says. I will always fight for you. I'm not letting you go that easy" I smiled. She leaned in putting one hand on my face. I grabbed that hand and kissed it. She smiled and hugged me.

"Promise?"

"I promise"

I took off my tunic and hung it over my shoulder, leaving me with only a green shirt. I spotted Leo leaned on the wall next to my door. He got off the wall and waited as I opened the door. I stepped in my room throwing my tunic onto my bed. I knew what Leo was going to ask, I just didn't want to think of the king anymore.

"So? What happened?" Leo said crossing his arms, leaned on the wall again. I shrugged like it wasn't important. Even though it was.

"I don't know what you're talking about"

"Don't play games with me" He sneered. I stepped back from him.

"Calm down mate, I just don't want to talk about it"

"What happened?" Leo said again. I just shrugged.

"The King forbid me to see Annabeth. I wish it were until after the war was done"

"Forbid? That's awful"

"I know. I hate that stupid rule, a princess has to marry a prince. Who made that stupid rule anyway?" I said sitting on the floor my back against the bed. Leo sat in a chair and pondered about something.

"The King of Spain. Sir Luis. He made the rule. He was never heard from again. This was taken 5 years ago. The rule has a story to it. About this poor town boy named Casper and the princess named Rosaline" Leo started. I looked up at him suddenly interested in where this was going.

"They had fallen in love. Together. The way they met wasn't anything special, but it wasn't dull either" Leo began.

"It all started with this festival in town..."

Rosaline was a rebellious girl. She was 16 and beautiful from what I've heard. She loved to make connection with her people. Everyone loved her. There was this dance in town they had every year. They celebrated something we now call thanksgiving. Before they called it The day the pilgrims came. At night, they would build a bonfire out in an open field away from their houses and play these flutes and drums and dance around the fire. They would have this huge dinner and laugh and talk about their daily lives. They would also drink beer. After dinner they would say thanks to each other and exchange gifts. Rosaline brought gifts like clothes and extra food. To show her kindness. They would show their love to her as well. Not something her parents did. The King and Queen of Spain, they were always so busy they never really had time for her. They showed no love for Rosaline. They gave her food and drachmas to spend, but that's it. Her parents let her maidens and trainers teach her things about life, but never had her parents did that.

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She was dancing around the bonfire with everyone else. She smiled as she danced with the other girls. Tambourines were played. She twirled in place and moved one leg ahead of the other and jumped and repeated the process. She jumped out of the line, she ran to the table full of cups. She grabbed one and handed it to the lady behind a the table in front of a bowl filled with water. "Miss, Can you fill this for me?" She asked politely. The woman smiled and grabbed her cup and used a big spoon to get the water. She poured the water in and handed it back to Rosaline. Rosaline turned around back to the people dancing. She didn't realize someone was behind her and she bumped into that person making her water spill all over her.

"I'm so sorry Princess Rosaline" They said getting a dry rag and wiping off her dress. She managed a chuckle and took the rag and cleaned the water off her face.

"It's okay. I didn't notice you there" She said and put the rag where it was. He made a small smile.

"Casper" He said holding out his hand. She shook it. Then a music started to play drums erupted and tambourines started to shake. He turned back to Rosaline.

"Want to join in?" He asked sheepishly and offered a hand. She nodded and took his hand. They ran back to the bonfire laughing.

The rest of the night was unexplainable for her. She enjoyed this new guy she had met, Casper. They enjoyed the time they had. It was beginning to become midnight and they all had to go home. Some volunteered to clean up at sunrise. Casper and Rosaline also volunteered.

"I have to go Casper. I want to thank you for the rest of the night and I bid you farewell" She said and turned around. Casper grabbed her hand.

"Princess, can we meet again sometime?" He asked hope in his eyes not letting her hand go. She thought for a moment and smiled. He let her hand go and smiled.

They did meet up very often. She would meet his family and get to know them. They would venture the forests and explore. Casper liked Rosaline since the day he spilled her water and herself. She also liked Casper the more she got to knowing him. Months later they got together. Her parents didn't like Casper he was just a town boy. Nothing that said royalty. Rosaline was angry when she heard this. She told them why did they care when all her life they showed no care at all. The family was losing money and partnership with other countries saying that Spain was only looking out for themselves. The King found a solution to this, Rosaline had to marry a prince at the age of 16 so that she could build relationships with other countries.

"Wait, hold on a second. You're saying this rule was made so that the palace doesn't lose money" I said squinting my eyes to make sure I heard right. Leo shook his head.

"No, now listen if you're still confused" Leo said.

She didn't want to. She told Casper what her dad had told her. Casper helped her not to think of that. That they were going to be just fine as long as they were together and don't get parted. Each day Princes came into the castle and stayed over until the King saw that one satisfied Princess Rosaline. Rosaline was of course angered by this and pushed all the princes away. She only had her heart set for Casper. Midnight, she would sneak out the castle and meet with Casper and they would go to their secret place to the abandoned garden. They would climb a rope and go over the wall separating the garden and the forest. One night was special. Casper suggested that they run away so that they could live together.

"Casper, are you sure about this? I mean what about your family?" She asked worriedly. He quickly grabbed both of Rosaline's hands and held onto to them.

"I'm sure. I want us to be together. Forever. Let's run away. I will leave my family all of the drachmas I saved and give it to them. I know the risks. It's worth it. All I need is your approval and we'll leave tonight"

"Casper, we can't just leave your family, what if my parents take them in?"

"Rosaline, don't worry. I've got it all planned out. Let's go and one day we can get married. Where your parents can't stop us"

"If you have it all planned out. Then yes. I will run away with you" She said looking at him in the eye. He smiled and kissed her quickly. He uncovered some leaves from behind a bush and took out a bag and a sword. He took out another bag filled with food.

"Here . A canteen" He said handing it to her. She put the canteen over her and he grabbed her hand and looked behind them back at the village. He smiled at her and they climbed out of the garden and ran off deeper into the forest and never heard from again.

"That's it!" I said eager to hear more of the story. I didn't notice that I was leaning forward closer to the floor than ever. Leo chuckled and shook his head. I smiled.

In the morning the king couldn't find Rosaline anywhere. He asked the knights to search the whole kingdom. They searched every inch all morning, but found nothing. He yelled in anger. His first guess was that Casper boy. One of the knights brought in one of the towns people. They dropped him onto his knees. The town boy shivered and looked down.

"Where is my daughter and that town boy?" He yelled, it echoed around the room. The boy shivered and stuttered a few words.

"T-They ran away your majesty"

"And you know this how?"

"I saw them run into the forest and never came back"

"Find them. Both of them. And them kill them!" The king yelled at his knights. The knights scurried away.

The king never found them. The queen died of old age. The king also ran away when the town people had rebelled against the Royals. He didn't leave without making one rule to made sure that this never happened again. A princess was to marry a Prince. Spain was taken over and is now a normal country, a democracy.

"The end" Leo finished. I sat there in awe of the story. Leo smiled. I got up as he got up going to leave.

"So, the rule, made so that no kingdom is to turn to a democracy" I said. He turned to me.

"Yeah, but I want that to change. People should choose who they want to spend the rest of their lived with and how they want to live. So don't give up on Annabeth. Promise me"

"Hell yeah" I grinned. He nodded and opened the door and left the room. I closed the door behind him and smiled. Annabeth, I whispered.

Frank's POV:

I sat in a red chair. My hands were laced together. I should have thought this through. It has only been 2 days since I joined Kronos, not really though it was just part of my plan. A stupid plan. I can't believe I punched my best friend and told them stupid things I never would have said to them. I shook my head in frustration. I hope Leo is doing what he can to help the kingdom. What if he didn't make it back? What if he's been captured? No, don't think like that. I looked around me. They gave me my own work table. I hated this stupid place I'd rather die than stay one more night here. I had to act quickly. Jason and Luke were trapped in a place filled with explosive barrels. Many of them stacked on one another. I heard a someone come into my tent. I turned to them and saw Kronos himself standing there with a grin plastered on his face.

"Frank, so nice to finally see you have joined us" He said coming over to hug me. I had to force myself to return the hug. This was pure torture. He pulled back and had both hands on my shoulder.

"Tell me what had changed your mind. I must know" He said. I forced a smile and cleared my throat.

"King Fredrick is just a person who cares for winning and not for his kingdom, but for himself" I think I sounded convincing enough, "I think, we as a family, me, you, Andy everyone will beat them and burn them to the ground. I think in order to do that I need to get information from those to idiots locked up"

"I like you. Very good. Now to speak with those two, we don't need to. We already have our spy giving us information. She is doing fine. Plus we got this in the bag" He said turning away from me. Then a horn blew loudly. I ran out of my tent and saw a guy on a guard tower with a horn pointing to the sky. Kronos put a hand on my shoulder.

"Hope you're hungry for lunch" He said and walked ahead of me. I followed a huge crowd heading into one direction. It was hard to move when everyone is pushing past each other trying to get their lunches. I reached for the table with bowls. Then someone grabbed my hand and pulled me out of the crowd. Kronos stood out of the crowd with two bowls. He handed me one.

"C'mon, we have to introduce you" He said and I followed him behind a table. I'm guessing those who were more important sat there. I saw Andy at the end of the table. He spotted to me and salute. I smiled back at him. Everyone in front of me started to take their seats with their friends. All these men were strong, they wore black and red tunics. I was scared on what they were going to think of me. I mean, I was a working knight king Fredrick. The voices started to die down as soon as Kronos stood up. He looked at his men.

"Silence!" He said in a loud voice. I flinched when he said that.

"I hope all's well with you, today we have some very important news. Sir Frank, who once worked for king Fredrick had a change of mind. He no longer works the king of England, but for US" He raised his hands in the air and room erupted in excitement. I made a small smile. I looked down. I hate myself.

"We have also found out that Percy and little miss Annabeth the princess of England have become untied and are in LOVE" He laughed, the room again erupted into laughter. Kronos held up his hand and the room was again quiet.

"We can use this. Annabeth is Percy's weakness. He cares for her. I want you all to note that. When we attack them, head for the girl and the king" He grinned and sat down. We were right. Kronos was going after the king. Now he was going for Annabeth. I had to warn Percy.

"Eat" Kronos smiled and everyone turned to their food and began to eat. I looked down at mine, it was a bowl filled with pottage. It was a thick soup, filled with vegetables and grains, and I could see a couple of fish. I picked up my spoon and began to eat. We used to eat this when Chiron took me in as his own. I loved this. I was silent the whole time.

I picked up a few logs and set them upright. I picked up my axe and cut the logs in half. I wiped my brow filled with sweat. I looked up at the sun starting to go down. I wonder how Jason and Luke are doing. Probably calling me traitor and what things to do to me when they get free. I was about to cut another log when someone cleared their throat. I turned and spotted a girl crossing her arms. I didn't see many girls in the army of Kronos, but this one was sure pretty. I waved and turned back to the log and lifted the axe and swung it back down cutting the log in two.

"You're Frank" She said. I chuckled.

"Who's asking?" I looked back at her. She had brown colored hair and had these hazel golden eyes.

"Me. You are a bad liar you know that. Everyone here is just as stupid. I know how to tell a lie because this place is full of it" I scrunched up my eyebrows.

"What are you talking about?"

"I know you are faking this. About working for Kronos. I know you really work for king Fredrick"

"No, I have changed" I said quickly and shook my head. Nice going.

"Lie to me one more time I dare you" She said and put a dagger to my neck and put my back against a tree. I gulped and tried to move my head far away from the dagger.

"Look, please. I'm sorry. Okay, I was just trying to help my kingdom"

"Doesn't the king know I already have this all covered" She huffed and pulled the dagger away from my neck. I stood there confused.

"Who are you?" I asked holding my neck that could've been cut.

"Hazel. Hazel levesque. I am the spy for king Fredrick" She said holding out her hand.

That's a wrap! I love cliff hangers don't you. I know the surprise was short. I try I try. Haha! HAHAHAHA! I'm crazy now guys, I have to ask you guys to leave a review on what you thought of this chapter and if Frank should die later in the story. Because during the war he is. I don't know you guys tell me who should though. It has to be either Leo, Frank, Percy, Luke, King, Casper, Andy. If you saw it, Yes I am adding Casper into the story I had it planned in the first place. He's going to return and no he isn't a character from the story. I made him up. I hope you liked the story. Till next time. SEE YA! :)