Hey! How are you? I thought you should know school sucks. 6 AM wake ups are no bueno. Here's the update I promised. So I got a couple reviews mentioning a sequel or another story. I'm posting a poll so you can vote. I will leave it up for a while and probably take it down at Halloween or at the end of September. Or whenever I remember. It'll be on my profile.

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Percy POV

After the whole beat down of Jerome by Sam and the revealing of identities, I flashed us back to the cabin before the gods could ask us anything. We flashed into the living room and I collapsed into a chair, laughing. "Sam, really!?"

Sam laughed along and shrugged. "Yeah. He pissed me off. Got a problem with that?"

I held up my hands. "I'm not saying I disagree with your choice of action."

She nodded. "Good." She checked her watch. "It's almost dinner time. Anyone got suggestions."

Annabeth piped up. "Hey Perce. Remember that diner you took me to on Central Ave.?"

I snapped my fingers and sat up in my chair, remembering the place. "They have good burgers."

"And salads. Sam?"

"Sure. Whatever. As long as there's food, I'm down."

"Cool. Let's meet here in 10 minutes." I suggested. "I need a hot shower."

Kendell sniffed the air and grimaced. "I agree. Put on some deodorant next time, okay?"

I smiled. "Sure thing." Standing up, I wrapped an arm around Annabeth's waist and led her up the stairs. When we made it to the top she shoved me towards the bathroom.

"You know she's right. I bet you could knock out a bear, smelling like that." She giggled.

"Ouch, that wounds me." I replied, lying a hand over my heart and pretending to be hurt.

"Oh, go take a shower." She stepped closer and kissed me. "And put on some of that cologne I got you for our 302nd anniversary."

"Got it." I stepped inside and closed the door. I showered quickly and changed into normal clothes. I splashed on some cologne and headed downstairs. When I got to the living room, I found Sam, James and Henry already there. James was chasing Henry around the room with a pillow, yelling at him to shut up and stop singing One Direction. I decided to ignore them and sit next to Sam. She sniffed the air as I sat and looked over.

"What's with the cologne Jackson? You're stinking up the room." She fake- gagged.

"Annabeth wanted me to wear some."

"Of course she did. Little Miss Princess always…" she trailed off. "Where is she, Kendell, and Rebekah anyways?"

"No idea. In the other bathroom maybe?"

Sam scowled. "They better hurry. I'm starving over here."

As if by magic, the three girls walked down the stairs. Annabeth looked stunning. She was dressed in plain jeans and an owl shirt with her silver owl earrings. Her hair was pulled into a ponytail and she wore no makeup. But even without fancy clothes and makeup, the evening sun came through the window and hit her in such a way that it made her look like a goddess. What did I ever do to deserve someone as amazing as her?

I stood up and walked around the couch and side table and wrapped an arm around her. "You look amazing." I whispered into her ear.

She kissed my cheek. "You're too sweet." She turned to the rest of the group. "Are we ready to go?"

Kendell grabbed a chest from the table and opened it. She took out two necklaces and held them out to both of us. "Before we go, put these on. Remember no one here knows your true names and faces. I'm guessing you want to keep it that way."

We both took the necklaces and slipped them on. "Thanks."

Kendell smiled. "You're welcome." She picked up a purse and handed it to Rebekah. "Mkay. I think we're all ready." We walked out of the cabin and headed towards the path that led to the camp entrance. We heard hoof beats behind us and we turned. Chiron trotted up the path and stopped in front of us.

"Where do you think you're going?" he questioned.

"Out. We're going to dinner."

"I don't think that's wise. Children of gods and titans would attract a lot of monster attention." He lowered his voice. "Especially you Percy. Your aura is still as strong as ever, given your parentage."

I stepped forward. "Chiron, we've all learned how to subdue our scents. We'll be fine. I promise."

Chiron sighed in resignation. "I suppose I can't stop you." He smiled. "I never really could. Remember your second quest."

I laughed. "For what it's worth, I always took your advice into consideration before doing anything."

"Well at least that's something. I would like to see you more at dinner with all of us. Just between us, the gods are still cautious of you betraying them."

Annabeth chuckled. "Us? Betray them? Just like they said I betrayed them? Ha. As if!"

"It's going to be okay." Chiron promised. "I will try and reason with them, but my word only goes so far." He shook his head as if trying to rid his mind of the image of him not being able to convince the gods we were on the same side. He forced a smile and said, "Well my dear children. I do believe it's time for you to head off to dinner. Be back before curfew. I wouldn't want the harpies to eat you." He waved and turned and trotted down the path.

"Well that was cheery." Sam said, sarcastically. She snapped her fingers and teleported us to the diner.

At the diner

We arrived and walked to a large table and sat. A waitress came over to take our drink order.

"I'll have water." I said.

"Pepsi. Sprite. Water. Sprite. Sweet tea. Water. Coke."

The waitress jotted them down on her pad and left.

We reached for the menus and started the lengthy debate on what to eat. Of course Henry was the least decided.

"I can't decide!" He complained. "What do you think hamburger or burrito?"

"Just choose one." James replied, slamming the menu against his head repeatedly. "It doesn't matter."

"But I feel like both! Help me choose!"

"I'm so going to kill him!" James yelled. "Okay! Fine, choose the burrito!"

"Okay, the hamburger it is."

James groaned and slammed his head against the table. "Why do I even try." He groaned.

Sam leaned over and patted James on the back. "It's okay. We'll kill him later."

James perked up at this and picked up him menu. He scrunched his eyebrows in indecision. Looking up he asked me, "What do you think? Clam chowder?"

I gasped and held a hand to my chest. "Seafood? Are you serious?"

He groaned. "You and seafood. I freaking swear to Chaos. I feel like I'm on a diet."

"Well, when you're with me, never eat seafood. That includes you Henry."

"Aw, come one Perce. You're so mean!"

Just then, the waitress came over to take out orders. I got a sandwich, Annabeth got French Onion soup, Rebekah got a salad, James got Tomato Basil soup, Kendell got a hot dog, and Henry got a burrito. The waitress took down our orders and walked away.

When she left, James grabbed a napkin and pen, and turned to Sam. Together, they started whispering in hushed tones about the best way to surprise Henry and scare the crap out of him. Rebekah, Allen, and Kendell were debating whether a knife of a sword was better. Annabeth had laid out a map of camp and was studying it intently. I had my arm wrapped around her, and occasionally pointed out a place to her.

"What about here?" I asked, pointing to the beach. "What if enemies try a sea attack?"

Annabeth looked up at me. "Huh Seaweed Brain. I guess you're not all kelp up there. We could place you there. But, hmm…" She turned back to the map, muttering.

Ten minutes later, the food arrived and we all dug in. Allen stopped eating to ask the rest of us which weapon we preferred, knife or sword.

"Oh, sword definitely." I answered.

Annabeth elbowed me lightly in the ribs. "Oh, hush Seaweed Brain. We all know you're prejudiced."

"Hark who's talking." I retorted, rubbing my chest.

"I'm going with Percy on this." James said. "Better range, though you know me; I prefer hand to hand."

"I don't care." Piped up Rebekah. "I always use a bow. Though my second weapon is a knife."

"Neither!" Henry shouted. "I always use the power of positive thinking!"

James groaned and almost slammed his head in his soup. "Someone kill me now!"

We finished eating, paid, and got up. We walked to a little pocket park and sat down on the grass. I snapped my fingers and summoned a blanket. I spread it on the ground and sat down. I held out my hand to Annabeth. She took it and sat down next to me. I looked up and pointed out constellations with Annabeth correcting me when I said, "Big bear thing."

When I pointed out Zoe, Annabeth snuggled closer to me. "Thanks for saving me." She whispered. She leaned in and kissed me. After that, we pretty much forget the stars.

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I may have misspelled a couple things. Oh well. I can't be perfect.