YOU-TUBE, ME-TUBE, AND PERCY-TUBE: Chapter 25~ Youtube Girl

PREVIOUSLY ON YOU-TUBE, ME-TUBE, AND PERCY-TUBE:

"I love you too," I replied, my voice laced with genuine care and... love.

Annabeth beamed at me, obviously thrilled that I had said it back, before she cleared her throat awkwardly. "Um yeah..." I chuckled at her not so discreet way of trying to change the topic. "So what's with NicoIsABeast?" she wondered, with a small giggle.

I shrugged. "This is Nico's Skype account. What's with DOZ-ROLATH, though? It doesn't even make sense!"

"Thalia," she smiled. "It stands for 'Daughter of Zeus — Ruler of Lightning and the Heavens," Annabeth explained.

My smile dropped. "What?"

PERCY's POV:

Oh my gods… She did not just say that… It's all just a coincidence… Youtube… Daughter of Zeus… Athena… Honey-blonde hair… That voice… DOZ-ROLATH… I froze. Annabeth.

Was that really her? All these pieces are suddenly fitting together in my head, like the missing puzzle pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. Could that mysterious girl, with the most beautiful voice possibly be… Annabeth?

"Percy?"

I couldn't answer her. Thoughts rushed back to me in my head.

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When I came upon... Number 17,291,003... I think, out of 18,093,472, I was taken aback.

The singer was facing towards a window, back to the camera, which showed a busy city with lots of skyscrapers, and airplanes soaring through the air. She had honey-blonde hair, with natural curls fit for a princess, nothing like the girls you see today. She was a natural beauty, with slender athletic legs, and a fitting red satin dress. The radio was on and 'Grenade' was playing, as this beauty was singing with her soul. She was really into the song, and as she sung, the room brightened. It appeared she wasn't aware it was being recorded.

I felt bad for her, yet if whoever recorded it, hadn't snuck up behind and taped it, I wouldn't have ever heard her sweet voice singing. Daughter of Zeus — Ruler of Lighting and the Heavens was the username. I wonder who she may be, but it sounds like this 'Daughter of Zeus' is into Greek Mythology as well. The video had an odd name too. Percy Jackson's Grenade, performed by Athena's Child —The Smartest of them all. I might just look these people up...

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"The god of the sea, horses, and earth quakes," She said. I guess she really enjoys Greek Mythology, as well.

"I'd be... A daughter of Athena, goddess of wisdom, and war strategy," we said simultaneously. She gave a small smile to me, and her stormy gray eyes interlocked with my fake blue ones. I wish I could take them off, and expose my original sea-green ones, although that'd definitely blow my cover.

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P-e-r-c-y- -J-a-c-k-s-o-n-'-s- -G-r-e-n-a-d-e- -P-e-r-f-o-r-m-e-d- -b-y- -A-t-h-e-n-a-'-s- -C-h-i-l-d- - -T-h-e- -S-m-a-r-t-e-s-t- -o-f- -t-h-e-m- -a-l-l, I typed.

Clicking play, I listened to this wonder's voice, as Grover's face changed from bored, to neutral, to shocked, and then to a grin.

"Dude, she totally rocked your song!"

"I know! Except I have no idea who she is, or where she lives..." I sighed.

"And I thought you were a New Yorker! Those skyscrapers are definitely in New York City..." I looked closer, and he was right! Those were clearly skyscrapers you'd only find in New York. How could I of been so oblivious?!

"Now, let's hear your song."

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The entire store quieted down, taking in the song I had just sang with this mysterious voice, when the girl with the voice walked up to me.

It was Annabeth.

There was a loud applaud erupting from the entire store, as I couldn't help but do anything and stare at her.

That voice... I've heard it before... I thought, before quickly brushing it out of my mind. Nah, that's crazy. I met Annabeth just two days ago... Right?

Yeah, I would've remembered her. Everything about her is perfect... Well besides her past. But your past is your past, and it's what defines Annabeth. Which is why I lo — like her for that.

I was snapped out of my internal debate, when the little kid rushed up to me, and hugged my leg.

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She avoided me for the remainder of the week. I couldn't bear it.

But I didn't bother her. Rather, I ignored her, as she was doing to me. Instead, I focused my attention on the youtube girl.

Again and again I watched the video.

Those curls… They reminded me of someone. That hair, it just seemed too familiar. So close, yet so far; just at the tip of my fingers.

Aha!

She reminded me of —

"Percy?"

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"PERSEUS JACKSON!"

ANNABETH's POV:

Gods. What is up with him? I explain Thalia's Skype username, and he suddenly gets all… sentimental on me!

So I couldn't help it when I screamed his full name. His head snapped up, sea-green eyes connecting with my gray ones. I stared into those eyes I love, seeing something… different in them.

It looked vaguely like… recognition?

He blinked, as if exiting out of a daze. "Annabeth…" Percy began, his eyes slightly wider than usual. I could feel my eyebrows furrow. Is he trying to tell me something? Oh gods… Last time he tried to tell me something — and the time before that — it didn't work out so well… Oh no… "Annabeth…"

I bit my lip, hoping I wasn't going to fall off the couch from anticipation. "Uh, yes?"

The door opened in Percy's hotel suite — either unnoticed to him, or he ignored it — and all I could see was the pair of ballet flats step in, along with the big hat covering the woman's eyes. She held a dry cleaning bag in one hand, and her purse with the other, and was wearing a cute sundress.

My heart stopped, and I tried to choke up an excuse, as Percy began to speak. "Annabeth are you… the girl on… yout —"

"Oh, whoops! Look at the time… I have to go… I'll talk to you soon, okay? Bye Percy. Lov — bye." And with that, I ended the call, not able to see anymore of that woman in Percy's suite.

Who is she? And why is she there? Percy probably has a reason… And I trust him not to… well, you know… But I couldn't help but feel a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach.

The feeling was too familiar… And I didn't like it one bit.

PERCY's POV:

… What… Just… Happened?

I stared at the empty Skype screen, simply blinking. Why did she suddenly leave? Was she anticipating my question? Or was there another reason? My mind was swirling once again, as I leaned my head into the palm of my hand.

A small, cool, hand touched my shoulder, and I visibly stiffened, causing whomever the hand belonged to, to pull away. "Um… Mr. Jackson?" a vaguely familiar voice asked. Where have I heard that before? "I have your… um… dry cleaning…"

What was her name… Kali? Cassandra? Oh, Calypso… "Uh… I can just umm… well put it over on this chair…" she mumbled. I turned around in my swivel chair to face her. Calypso brushed a strand of her caramel colored hair out of her face, which was shrouding her downcast eyes.

I bit the inside of my mouth, still thinking about Annabeth… whom I just happened to figure out was the 'youtube girl'. "Yeah, well, thanks…" I muttered.

She nodded slightly, and turned around to head out of my room. Placing her hand on the door knob, Calypso shifted her gaze to look at me. "And uh, Mr. Jackson?"

"Percy," I immediately corrected.

Her eyes widened. "Yes, well, uh, Percy… I'm really sorry about what happened before…" I nodded curtly, my eyebrows furrowed, deep in thought. "Um… Well… Goodbye then."

With that, Calypso walked out of the room.

A moment passed, and I ran to grab my shoes and coat. I threw open the door, and jogged after Calypso. "Hold up for a second?"

Calypso turned to look at me, startled. "… Yes?"

I gave a small smile at her, in need of food and fresh air. "What's good to eat here?"

Notes:

NOT A DATE. I REPEAT: IT'S NOT A DATE! ... Or is it? XD

It's not. I would never do that to y'all! Especially after Annabeth left before he could ask her. He just needs to think... And someone to think with. Besides, he needs a tour guide, and like, what's good to eat there, y'know?

WELL! At least he knows now! Can I get a *WHOOP WHOOP*?

Send me a *WHOOP WHOOP* in your review and… I'll… I'll…. I'll… give you a… a hug?

Hehe, hugs for everyone! And sorry for the POV changes -.-

WOW THIS IS A LONG A/N. BUT WE REACHED 1000 REVIEWS! EEPS! MORE HUGS FOR EVERYONE!

R&R please… HE KNOWS HE KNOW HE KNOWS!

Fluffy

PS: If you didn't get the Daughter of Zeus - Ruler of Lighting and the Heavens connection with the youtube girl - YOU'RE SLOW - I mean, I hope you get it now! :D