Okay… very late for me, so I apologize ahead of time for any mistakes. This was an awesome story, and it's sad to see it draw to a close. Thank you sooo much reviewers! You made me want to write! I wish that this story would never end… *wipes tears* I have to give special thanks to Olympain1999 for making me laugh when I needed it.

~GoGreeen52

Witness Protection

Chapter 20… the last one…

ANNABETH POV

Percy has gotten better over the past two weeks. The doctor is letting him go early, for healing so well. He just reminded Percy 'no work for two months'. That was going to be a challenge.

"Annabeth? Are you ready to go?" Percy called from the kitchen. I smiled and sighed. Things are perfect. It was just two weeks ago that I thought he was going to die… and now… he's all mine.

"I'm ready when you are, sweetie!" I called back. He chuckled, and I could hear the award winning smile behind his chuckle. It sounded like bells.

"Okay… well, I'm ready! Let's get out of here!" I heard him yell in my ear. I jumped from surprisement, and laughed.

"You seaweed brain!" I started. He grabbed the keys and ran out to the car. "Be careful!" I called after him. Man, was I sounding like a mother.

I locked the door, and followed him out.

"Percy?" I asked, we were in the awesome agent car he had. I'm happy it's not my car. It's old and beat up… but this one, it's new and well… fresh.

"Yeah?" He asked, looking at the road. Luke would never do that. He'd danger us both and looks at me.

"Who do you think should announce the news? I mean, we have to be calm while doing this. These kids haven't seen us in two weeks." I said, and looked at my hands. It hurt to remember what happened to Percy.

"Honestly, I don't know Annabeth. I guess I could, cause I'm the leader of this mission… but I also talked to Chiron. He told us that the kids missed us and I think that's a good thing."

"Okay. But I'm worried about their reactions. I mean, we've been living amongst them and if Luke came when we were there… I wouldn't know what to do with myself." I looked out the window. This was starting to venture to my nightmares… when Percy was shot.

"Annabeth. Never ever say that. It didn't happen at camp, and therefore we should be grateful. And I hear that Juniper got out of the hospital too, two days ago. Her wound was nice and clean, so it was easy to heal. Or at least that's what Grover tells me." I laughed. Grover wasn't the best source to get your advice from.

"Okay. I'm just gonna text her to make sure." I searched for my cell in my purse. Finding it, I immediately texted Juniper.

bold- Annabeth italics- Juniper

Hey

Hi watz goin on?

In da car w/Percy

Same but w/Grover

How waz ur mornin?

Good, hbu?

Great. Whos gonna give da speech?

PERCY!

Okay?

Grove said Perce's best speaker out of the agents… not sure 4 u

K. c ya there!

C ya!

I closed my phone and looked at Percy. "You are." I said, and his eyes went wide. He really didn't want to… HA!

I grabbed my IPod and put my awesome headphones in. They block all sound.

We got to camp and instantly kids crowded us. "WE MISSED YOU!" they all yelled. I think Chiron, Thalia, or Grover put them up to this.

I saw Adela and Aaron off in the distance playing with shells by the lake. "Percy. I think you should meet with your cabin, and have a little talk." Percy gave me a confused look, but I pointed to Adela and Aaron.

He smiled and kissed my cheek. "See ya at the camp fire." I smiled and gave him a hug.

"Don't do anything stupid. I just got you back." I whisperd in his ear, making him smile. He ran off to meet with the twins who just made him different. He's more kind now. I could see the difference. I'm pretty sure Chiron, Grover, and Nico could too.

"Annabeth." I heard from behind me. I turned to see Chiron.

"Hello, Chiron. What do you need?" I asked, walking with him. He was wheeling himself on a path in the woods. I trusted this man. He saved my life that night, by calling 911.

"I need to talk about those kids that Percy is a councilor for." He said, stopping at a point. He stopped at a meadow that was absolutely beautiful. It reminded me of the Greek gods themselves. With the divinity of the place.

"What about them?" I asked, getting confused now. I mean, what does anything have to do with those kids?

"Adela and Aaron live here year round. They have no home." That shocked me… the famous Adela and Aaron… have no home?

"That's insane." I said, standing my ground. These kids deserved a home. A lot more than I do, actually.

"Yes, it is insane." He said insane weird. I guess he's too old fashion.

"Okay, what should I do about it?" I asked, looking into his brown eyes. They looked prehistoric, if you asked me.

"If you asked me, I know that you know a lot of newlyweds. Some don't want to have young children in their home, but Adela and Aaron… they would cherish." Chiron said, looking back at me. An understanding went between us, and I knew I was about to have some decisions to make.

PERCY POV

I ran to go see how Adela and Aaron are. I mean, these kids have to have some damage done.

"What's going on here?" I asked, and their eyes practically bulged out of their head.

"PERCY!" Adela squealed and hugged me really tight. I winced a little, but let it slide.

"Hi guys. I'm sorry I haven't been around lately. You'll find out the whole story tonight during camp fire." I said, smiling. They both hugged me more softly.

"She was scared that you would leave us… like our parents did." Aaron explained. Saying it really soft on the last part.

"What do you mean? Your parents left you?" I asked, making them sit down with me on the beach. If I ever met their parents after this… I would have a lot of blood on my hands.

"They left us. I'm not sure why. We were five." Adela said, tears coming to her eyes. I opened my arms and pulled her in for a hug. Aaron closed his eyes, as if having a flash back.

"I will never, ever leave you two. Annabeth wouldn't let me if I wanted to either. But I want to stay." I said, kissing the top of Adela's head. For nine years old, these kids have gone through a lot.

"Percy, you've been more like a father to us than our father could ever do." Aaron said, sitting next to me. I smiled and put an arm around him.

"Nice to know." I said, smiling. We watched the fish jump out of the lake, and relaxed for the rest of the afternoon.

It was the campfire time, and all of the agents and Annabeth met up at the big house. We were going over some things before we dropped the bomb.

I gave Juniper a hug when I saw her, because this was the first time I've seen her since she was shot. Juniper and I were good friends.

"Okay, we know who's going to give the speech already, AKA Percy." Annabeth said, gesturing to me. So, we just got to think about how to prove it.

Thalia walked up to me and took my shirt off. "WHOA!" I yelled, trying to get it back on. Annabeth just giggled.

"Percy, she was giving an example. You and Juni can show your gunshot wounds." Annabeth explained, and Thalia threw me a cocky grin. I just started to chase her.

Imagine what outsiders would think. Two grownups chasing each other around a house. This place must be the loony bin.

Thalia finally gave up, and we walked to the stage that announcements were announced at. That's simple to remember.

I heard Chiron talking to the campers. "We are blessed to have six wonderful people here today. Three might be gone if it weren't for skill, survival, power, and being agile. Give it up for Percy Jackson, Annabeth Jackson, Thalia Grace, Nico Di'Angelo, Grover Underwood, and Juniper Trie."

We all walked out on stage in the order he announced us. I walked to the microphone. "Hey campers! Most of you know who I am… I'm the crazy one who started the camp water balloon fights." I said, and a lot of the kids laughed. Some Ares kids didn't. But what can you expect?

"My friends and I… haven't been so truthful to you. Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere, and neither is Annabeth. Well, for starters, Annabeth really isn't my wife. We're undercover. Well… I am. She's a witness to a crime that was committed. We are able to tell you this because the threat is dead." Many campers cheered at that, making me smile.

"And all the people behind me, including myself, are agents for the FBI." I said, and the crowed went silent. Waiting for the good story, I suppose.

So I told them what happened. When I showed my wound, I heard most campers gasp. Some cried when I said "I thought I was dead. Heck, for a minute there I was dead."

Annabeth laid her head on my shoulder when I was talking about saving her. She was obviously having nightmares of this. I was too.

I fiddled with something I had Nico get for me while I was in the hospital. I already picked it out; someone just had to get it.

When I finished the story, I stopped my friends from going off stage. "I have another announcement to make. I know Annabeth isn't my wife for real… but I want her to be." I got down on one knee, and I saw Nico do a fist pump. He thought I wasn't going to do it.

"Annabeth Chase, I promise to love you even after the day I die… will you marry me?" I asked. She stood there with a shocked expression. Thalia came to the rescue.

"ANNABETH! HE CAN'T READ YOUR MIND!" Thalia yelled. Obviously knowing that look. I was too shocked myself to notice.

"Yes." She whispered. That was all she could give. I knew that on the inside… sparks were flying everywhere. I know that because she's my Annabeth.

I put the ring on; with the wedding ring that she said she'd never take off… like a promise ring when she was dating me. But now, she's my fiancée. And I plan to live a happy life with her. We kissed, and I dipped her back, hearing Aphrodite girls say, "AWE!" I couldn't blame them either.

When we stopped, my friends tried going off the stage. Again. "WAIT! Can't you people just wait?" I asked in disbelief. They shrugged.

"May I ask Aaron and Adela Wite to come up?" I asked the audience. I saw some movement in the distance and knew they were coming. They both hugged us.

"We want to ask you something." Annabeth started. I winked, telling her I was thinking the same thing.

"Yes?" They asked, Adela cocked an eyebrow.

"We were wondering if you'd like it if we'd adopt you." I said. And the crowd erupted in cheers.

"We would like that very much." Adela said, tears in her eyes. When one fell I wiped it away with my thumb.

"Good." I said, and we got in a big, family sized hug.

"I finally have a real family, thanks to you." My fiancée whispered in my ear. And we kissed. That was the kiss, that if the forest was on fire, I would never had noticed. That's when I knew, my friends, that Annabeth would be the death of me.

AAAAAAHHHHHH! Its over but the sequel's coming out after the other story I'm writing, and I will put a notice out there for those who want to read it. Sneak previews to the sequel will be given out in my other story so WATCH OUT!
~GoGreen52