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Reasons for not updating sooner:

1. I broke my foot

2. My other computer broke down, and the file was lost. I can't even remember what I wrote the chapter about.

3. My parents took my iPod away because I got injured, which was normally the source of my inspiration for a chapter.

4. I didn't have an idea

I'd also like to say that having over 100 reviews is like... WOW! You guys are awesome, thanks for your support. I showed my brother and rubbed it in his face because he basically said I sucked completely at writing and no one would ever read my shit. So you reviewers are the one's who let me tell him to suck it. Thank you!

Anyway, none of that matters because I made this update. You can send me hate reviews for taking so long if you want. By the way, this is the penultimate chapter (second last chapter).

Highlight of the Day: My brother just got home from the doctor with the diagnosis of STD. Soft Tissue Damage. I actually rolled on the floor laughing my ass off.

Annabeth POV

X = yr2

X = 24

I smiled at my work. It had taken me a while, but I'd finally finished my math homework. I closed up my text book and note book, and shoved them into my back pack, quickly checking my planner to make sure I was done all of my homework. Of course, I was. I never forget to do a school assignment.

The sun was setting outside, and the breeze swept in through my window, filling my room with fresh air. I could smell the ocean in it, and I smiled.

Springtime already, I was excited. The cold weather was replaced by mild, and it made my heart race, though the reason is against my better knowledge.

Spring comes before summer, which meant long days of sun and scorching heat.

Summer means I go to Camp Halfblood.

Camp Halfblood means I get to see the one and only Percy Jackson, who sets my heart on fire whenever he is around.

I flopped on my bed, and closed my eyes. He would notice me this summer, that was the plan. He would see me and realize that I'm perfect for him. His sea green eyes will stare into mine, my hand in his, and the moment will be like magic, we'll--

Ping!

My eyes shot open, and looked frantically around my room. Were my ears messing with me?

Ping!

I looked around again, my eyes setting upon my window.

Ping!

A tiny pebble flew up and hit the glass. Got off my bed and walked towards the window, ready to tell off any creepy guy who was waiting at the bottom. Instead, I saw Luke Castellan, and my heart jumped. He waved around a white t-shirt, and I understood. He was here under a diplomatic approach, he couldn't attack me without breaking ancient laws.

I raced down the stairs and took a deep breath, then stepping out onto porch, closing the front door behind me. My knife was up my sleeve, just in case, but if it really came down to it, would I be able to kill Luke?

I cleared my head of those thoughts as I stepped closer to him. His blue eyes lit up at the sight of me, but his face looked worn, and he looked kind of scared. He met my eyes.

"Hi Annabeth," he sad with a small smile.

I studied him warily, waiting for some sort of trap to spring, and I'd be kidnapped or beat up. Something.

Luke noticed my expression. "Annabeth, I just need to talk to you, I need your help. I need you to save me."

His expression was so pained, I wanted to tell him I'd do anything for him, but I held my ground, as much as it hurt. "Why the fuck would you need my help?"

He winced at my language. Good. "Run away with me Annabeth, just like the old days. Before camp happened. It'll be like when you me and Thalia were a family, but nothing will break us apart this time."

I didn't say anything, and his expression got weaker. "Please Annabeth."He brushed strands of hair out of my face the way he used to, and put his hand on my shoulder.

Resist Annabeth, resist I told myself. "Luke, don't you have your happy little monster cruise and Kronos to go take care of?" I said in my harshest tone, though I'm sure I didn't sound the way I wanted to.

He looked scared. "Annabeth, I need to get away. Kronos," he winced, "is going to use me like a stepping stone, and he'll become more powerful. He's using me. I need you, I need to run away. Annabeth, I'm scared. Please help me!"

I looked into his pleading eyes, but I looked away. "I don't trust you."

"You shouldn't, I've been terrible to you, but this the only way I'll survive. I really care about you, I do. You know it, I can tell. Annabeth, run away with me."

I froze in place. I could have Luke back, what I'd worked to have was so in reach, he was standing on my yard, begging for me. He closed in on me, placing his forehead down on mine. He was tempting me. I'd loved Luke for so long, but he was so out of reach hands slipped into mine, and he pulled a bit closer. "Annabeth, you're what I need."

The first rain drop hit my head, knocking me out of my trance. I stepped back from him, and made him release his grip on me."Go away Luke. I don't think I'll take up on your offer."

Rain was pouring down, drenching me in water. Water, son of Poseidon. Was he why I was saying no? Would I have run away with Luke if it wasn't for Percy Jackson? I wasn't sure of myself.

Luke's voice softened. "I'll take care of you Annabeth, I'll make sure you are safe. I'll give you everything you need, I'd lay down my life for you. You're smart Annabeth. You know you won't get an offer like that from anyone else. You'd be crazy not to come with me."

I didn't meet his eyes. "I can't Luke, I care about you, but how do I know you'll really be there for me? You've tried to kill me, more than once too."

He didn't move a muscle, let alone speak.

I cleared my throat. "How could I run off with you when there is someone else I know would never hurt me?"

Luke's eyes flared with anger. "It's that Jackson kid, isn't it? That's why you're not coming?"

I didn't look at him.

He stared at me, looking half angry, half broken. "Then you might as well fight me now," he choked, "because it will be your last chance."

Tears were threatening. "I can't, I love you." I whispered.

He turned around hastily and marched away, and could have sworn I saw a tear in his eye, but I couldn't be sure. I ran back up to my room, and grabbed my pillow and screamed in frustration, and in my anger, knocked a picture frame off my bedside table. I picked it up to see Percy's arm slung around my shoulders, and my head leaning against his arm, and we were smiling like everything in the world was actually okay.

I took a deep breath. Luke used to be my hero, but not anymore, I will not be his damsel in distress, who after being saved once will fall into his arms. Because things change, and I'm not going to let him mess around with me, let him think he can do whatever and I'll still run to him.

Because he isn't irreplaceable.

Standing inthe front yard
Telling me how I'm such a fool
Talking bout
How I'm never going to find a man like you

Beyonce - Irreplaceable

And there you are on your knees
Begging for forgiveness
Begging for me
Just like I've always wanted
But I'm so sorry

Cuz I'm not your princess
This ain't a fairytale
I'm gonna find someone someday
Who might actually treat me well

Taylor Swift - White Horse

I orginally wrote this chapter based on Irreplaceable, but after I was finished, I realized that White horse worked really well, possibly better, with it so I threw it in too. Review people, review!