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Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?

Percy

2 Days Later

You didn't think they would actually accept you with open arms did you? They are intimidated by your power, especially Jason. You are the most powerful demi-god in existence. You could crush them without breaking a sweat. Do it. Kill them all.

Remember how it felt to crush her bones? How awful you felt? The look of horror from her breathless face as you choked the life out of her. How could she ever forgive you after all you did? You need to defeat Kronos and then hide from the world. You are too dangerous for the world or her.

No, use your power to choke everyone's life out of them. You can be a god, insure that no one you love would die again. You can be immortal. And the only way to do that is too kill them all.

No! I'm not under your thumb anymore. I can fight back.

Do you really think you can escape me? Or the things you did? Isn't it better to let them hate you and give into the darkness? Do it Percy!

No!

"Percy!" A gasp screams from Hazel and jolts me awake. The haze from my dream fades and I realize that my hand is choking Hazel and immediately I let go and jump off the floor and move away from her.

"I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry." I repeat as I wring my hands, stopping myself from rushing towards her to help.

She coughs a little and slowly stands while rubbing her throat. "Your mind is grabbling still with that serum Kronos gave you and it's twisting your thoughts. That's why this counter serum should help with that." She holds a small vile of yellow liquid and cautiously hands it to me.

I quickly drink it and ask, "What is it suppose to do?"

"It's going to slowly extract Kronos's serum's effects on your mind. But it's going to take some time. This formula I came up was kind of a shot in the dark with the short notice and the limited resources I have with my books. Thankfully, Frank helped me gather the materials."

"How did you get stuck with me?"

She sighs, " Jason and I talked and he thinks I'm the best equipped for this job. I don't know why I'm always stuck with the crazy ones."

I briefly smile and answer, "Well I appreciate your help Hazel. I know you probably are horrified at what I have become and I'm sorry for all the pain I have caused."

She looks at me with mixed emotions and says, "I'm going to be frank with you because that is how we always have been to each other. Honestly, yes I am angry and I don't know how my friends who use to be so calm and gentle could kill so many people and hurt his friends. But in the same sense, I understand that it wasn't because you did it on your own accord. You were manipulated with that serum and it might take some time but I can eventually forgive you. The others though, that might be a little different. You aren't everyone's favorite topic right now."

"Especially Jason's I assume."

"Yes, Jason very angry and upset. If he had his way, your treatment wouldn't be so humane. But I know you can come back from this because I've seen it. You are a fighter Percy. And even though some people think she is insane, Annabeth sees that too."

I sigh and rub my face as I ask, "I don't know how she can see anything good in me anymore. I was awful to her and then-I can't even think about it."

"Well you remember how you were when she went overboard?"

I give Hazel a look, "That's different. She wasn't nearly as bad.""Well I mean she did brutally kill my relative and snapped a child's neck so she was pretty bad Percy. And do you remember how angry you were? You hated her but at the same time you still loved her and wanted her to come back. During all of this, Annabeth never hated you as much as you hated her then. I don't know how. She was angry and obviously upset but she knew it wasn't you. She still knew that you were in there somewhere and she never gave up. So maybe instead of pushing her away maybe you should let her help you."

I shake my head, "No. I-I can't be around her. Not with this stuff in my system. I don't trust myself with her and I wouldn't know how to forgive myself if I did something to her. I don't want her down here, do you understand?"

"Trust me I wouldn't be down here if I wasn't assigned to it. No offense but right now, you are unstable." She replies as she gently rubs her neck, which now has dark red marks around it.

Suddenly I have a wave of nausea and chills. My vision blurs and my breath quickens.

"What's happening to me?" I ask.

"Well think about it, Percy. For months you were addicted to the serum and now you have to get clean. Like anyone trying to get clean from an addictive substance, they have withdraws. That's what is going to be happening to you for the next couple of days. But unlike every addict, I made the medicine a higher dose because we need to get you clean and plan an attack on Kronos soon. So, I am sorry to say but for the next couple of days, you are going to be in hell."

She grabs a bucket, water and another blanket and puts it on the ground by my awful cot and exits the cell before locking it.

I look up at her as I slowly make my way to my cot and ask, "Whatever you do, don't let anyone else down here. Especially Annabeth."

Hazel nod and walks way from me as I can't hold my stomach anymore and turn to throw up in the bucket next to me.

Annabeth

It's been three days since I've last saw Percy and from what I hear from Jason and Hazel, he is currently suffering from withdraws and is in tremendous pain. All I want to do is go down there and see him but I am banned from doing so. As I sit in our war meeting once again, all I can think about is Percy and how I can help him.

"Annabeth, what do you think?" Piper asks and I quickly look up.

"About what?"

Piper sighs and explains again, "We are hoping that Percy can get better soon enough where he isn't a threat to us and we can get information on Kronos and how is the best way to attack now that we have his weapon."

"Don't talk about him like that. Percy isn't a weapon." I say annoyed and Jason chimes in.

"Annabeth, he is vital to our mission. He has everything that Kronos wants and we need to know what Kronos has planned. To us, he is our weapon against Kronos and our key to saving the world."

"So what happens after we beat Kronos huh? Are you going to treat him like you are now and lock him away until the next time we need him?" I yell and the room goes silent. "You all hate him and trust me I understand. I haven't completely forgiven him nor am I not angry with him for his actions but at the end of the day this is Percy! He gave himself up to undergo the Achilles Curse and he willingly let himself go to Kronos to save me. He would have never joined if he had none Kronos's plans for him and he probably hates himself more than any of you do. But if you think that he is the only way we can defeat Kronos then you are all wrong! They only way we can are if we are a team and we have each other's backs. As of right now, none of you do!" I scream and storm out of the room.

Fury ignites inside me and all I want to do is scream or punch something. For days, all I have been hearing is how Percy is our weapon or how he will win the war for us and no one has considered the fact that he is still a person. Just because he is invulnerable and has powers that no one can even fathom doesn't make him any less human. And right now he is down in some poorly lit cell being treated like the enemy and it's insane.

"Annabeth!" Piper calls behind me and I stop and wait for her to catch up.

"What?" I snap and Piper puts her hands up.

"Calm down ok. I'm sorry for everything, I know a lot of people have been giving you shit for going back to Percy and being so understanding but it's ok. You can't help who you love right?"

I glare at my friend and answer, "That's not why I am upset. I don't care what everyone thinks of Percy's and mine's relationship. Yes I know he tried to kill me and I'm dealing with that but I'm not going to stop loving him or sticking up for him."

"Annabeth, you don't understand what he can mean to our cause-."

"You all are acting like the gods! My mother did the exact same thing to my friends and I back home and it doesn't work. We are not weapons and we can't treat each other like that either. You and Jason have never been on the front lines like I have. You have never seen what war does to a person and when you have the mindset that all you are is just a tool to kill, then you give into that urge and kill with no remorse. But eventually, it takes its toll and its something that you can't pull yourself out of. I was lost when I came home and I thought that all I was a mindless warrior. Percy helped me see that I'm a human first. If we don't tap into our humanity than what we are doing is just the same as what Kronos and his gods do all over the world. We have to find another way Piper. We can't call ourselves heroes if we just do the same thing as the enemy because it's justifiable."

Piper is silent and after a moment answers, "You are right. I'll talk to Jason."

I nod and then she says, "He is fine. Hazel told me this morning that its bad right now but it will get better."

"Thanks." I say as I walk away and as I do, Piper says.

"I won't tell Jason."

"Thank you!" I smile and quickly run to the underground prison. As I walk down the hallway to his cell, I see his pacing figure. He is threading his fingers through his hair and looks very upset.

"Percy?" I ask as I approach the cell and he quickly turns and sighs.

"I thought I told Hazel that I didn't want you here."

"Well you should know that I don't listen to direction well."

He briefly smiles and somewhat stops his pacing and asks, "Why are you here?"

"I just wanted to see how you are doing."

"My head is pounding, I can't stop throwing up, and I'm cold and hot and sweaty all the fucking time. But I'm fine. You can leave now."

Annoyed I huff, "Percy, why don't you want me down here?"

His pacing resumes and he quickly strips off his sweaty, dirty t-shirt.

"Gods, it's so freaking hot in here." He raises his voice and keeps avoiding my question.

As he turns, I briefly check his body to see if Kronos did anything to him before remembering that his skin is invulnerable. His muscles ripple with his shoulder movements and he is a lot more muscular then he was before all of this. All I want is for him to wrap me up in his arms again. My eye catches a new addition to his back though. On his right shoulder blade, he has a tattoo of Kronos's symbol with his father's symbol of a trident. A permanent reminder of his crimes and his time with Kronos on his skin.

"When did you get that tattoo?" I ask and he rubs his shoulder where it is.

"A couple of months ago I think. I don't really remember it's pretty hazy."

"Why don't you want me here?"

"Annabeth-." He pleads as he stops and puts his arms over his head and takes even breathes through his nose.

"Why Percy?"

"I don't want by me right now. I'm unstable and I don't want to hurt you again."

Annoyed, I laugh a little, "People need to stop telling me what I can or can't do."

He opens his previous closed eyes and looks at me for a long moment. Then he shakes his head and says, "It's taking every fiber in me not to touch you or kiss you right now but I can't because I'm afraid of what I can do to you. I'm ashamed of what I did to you."

"Percy-."

"Out of everything that I have done Annabeth, hurting you was the worst. I'm sorry. You were the only thing that got me through that hell and-."

Suddenly, he winces and holds his head and drops down to his knees. He breathes heavier and pants as his holds his head with his hands.

"Percy, what's wrong?"

He begins whispering to himself, "No, not her. No!"

"Percy?" I scream and try to look for the keys to his cell and immediately, it seems like he briefly comes out of his lapse of the serum, which Hazel told me could happen, he shouts.

"Run Annabeth!"

"Percy! What is happening?"

"I said run. Please before I go back. Please just get out before I can't control it."

"No! I can help you through this!"

"Damnit Annabeth! Run!" He yells and his tone sends jolts through my body. It's frightening and I quickly walk out before he screams in a panic again.

"Get out now!"

I sprint down the hallway and out of the prison and I don't stop until I get to my cabin. It's there that all of the emotions and heartache finally hit me and I break down against my door, unsure of what my future is and what to do about the man I love.

Percy

Two Weeks Later

"When was the last time you had a Kronos serum urge?" Hazel asks me from the other side of the bars of my cell and I reply truthfully.

"A week ago."

"Have you felt any since then?"

"No."

"How do you feel?"

"Tired but my mind feels clear for the first time in a long time. I feel a lot lighter."

Hazel looks at Jason who is standing next to her and he says, "Alright I think you can be let out of the cell but I have terms. You have to take the medicine that Hazel has until she deems it not necessary and you a weekly training session with someone to get a hold of your powers."

I nod and agree to his terms before Hazel grabs the keys and open the cell door with a smile.

"Welcome back Percy."

Getting myself back from Kronos's grasp was awful. Between the urges and withdrawal, it was a hellish experience that I am glad to say its over. I haven't seen Annabeth since she came down that one time and I am glad she finally listened. I didn't want her to see anymore of that then she already has.

I don't know what to expect as I walk out of the underground prison and into the light for the first time in weeks. I am anxious and nervous to be around everyone again and half of me would prefer to stay in the cell.

While going through my withdraw, my powers went haywire. Hazel concluded that Kronos's serum helped gain back and control my powers and now that I am off of it, my powers are all messed up. I would sometimes burst random water pipes or cause a tsunami during my withdrawal period and I didn't even know I was doing so. The powers I am most worried about are the ones that Kronos taught me, especially the blood-bending one. Before I gave myself up to Kronos, I never had those abilities and now that I am off of his control, I don't know how or when they come up. It's terrifying and hopefully I can get a handle on them soon.

The sun blinds my vision as Jason says, "There is a meeting at the bunker in twenty minutes. Don't be late."

I nod and look around the camp. People are walking around and they seem to be building up a reservation of weapons and equipment. Some are training and others stop and stare at me as I walk past. I try not to look at their glares and hate filled looks even though I knew the reception to me wouldn't be the best.

I decide to go to my cabin, or at least it was mine before I left. There I can rest in a better bed before the meeting and get a handle on my feelings before then.

My nap didn't go as planned which I expected but hoped for a better outcome. I am plagued with all of the death and destruction I caused and lack of sleep is a deserved punishment for my actions. As I walk towards the bunker, a new location I assume for meetings, my chest tightens from my nervousness about seeing everyone.

When I enter, the room stops to look at me and I can hear some curse my name as I walk past them. I decide to sit the back and away from everyone. At least there I can be somewhat away from the stares.

"Alright everyone, this meeting today is to finalize our plans for the attack on Kronos's base. Thankfully, we have some great information about the fortress and you will all be given assignments in the next few days before the attack to prepare. We also have intel that Kronos plans on merging with a new host soon and right now, his body is weak which makes this the perfect time to attack."

"Did the traitor tell you that!" Someone shouts from the other corner and I look down as everyone turns towards me.

"Why aren't we killing him? If this was the old ways Jason, he would be hanging right now!" Another asks and the crowd agrees.

"It's because he has the curse! And besides death would be too merciful to that monster!" Someone interrupts and the crowd cheers and people around me throw tomatoes at me, which seems weird to just be carrying around to throw.

Jason tries to call for order and I wipe the remnants off my face as I can feel my anger rising. I am trying very hard to control it but its not helping and suddenly, the pipes on the ceiling burst and water sprays down on everyone. They all scream and jeer at me as I try to escape quietly. The hatred and my self-loathing fill my mind with the images of the people I drowned and it's too much to bear. I sprint out of the bunker and run to my cabin.

When I get there, I bar the door shut and close all of the blinds before pacing around the cabin. My PTSD is back once again, this time filled with all of the pain and suffering I caused. In the first time since my father tortured me, I have one of the worst panic attacks and mental breakdowns that is swirling mess of guilt, grief, anger, sadness, depression and anxiety.

Annabeth

2 days later

After my incident with Percy, Piper and I decided to take a break and go camping on the mountains around the island to recharge and clear our minds. The break and the scenery helped me resolve some of my feelings towards Percy. I redirected all of my anger towards Kronos because he is the one who did this to Percy. If anyone deserves my anger, it is Kronos.

We also did a little work and made sure there were no visitors approaching the island as well as train until we felt prepared for the upcoming battle. When we came back though, reality set back in and Hazel and Jason rushed to us as soon as we returned. They told us all about the incident in the bunker and how for two days, Percy has not let anyone into his cabin. Worried, I immediately head over to his cabin and knock on the door.

"I said go away." His voice calls from inside and I answer quietly.

"It's me."

It takes a few minutes before the door is unlocked and I gently turn the knob and open the wooden door. Inside I find Percy, broken and guilt ridden. His eyes have dark circles under them and he looks so miserable.

"I heard about what happened at the meeting. I'm sorry I wasn't there."

He shakes his head and walks around while wringing his hands.

"It's fine you needed space. Besides I don't think I want to be by me right now. I can't even stand it."

"Percy, what's going on?" I ask as I sit on his bed and he continues to pace."I have to be away from everyone. It's for the best because I don't know how to control my powers and what happens if I hurt someone again. I don't think I could survive that."

"You'll figure it out you just need to be patient. But that's not really what's going on here."

"You should leave." He says and I shake my head.

"Percy, you can't push me away anymore. I'm here and I am standing by you like you did with me and I know what you are going through because I have been through it too."

"You didn't kill hundreds of people Annabeth. I did. There is no redemption left for me."

"Yes there is."

"No, there isn't. I can't take this pain and the guilt." He looks at me with tired eyes, eyes that I recognize too well and continues, " You know when tried to kill yourself, I never understood why you would want to leave me or everyone and I thought it was insane but now I get it. I understand it but being invincible makes that harder and I couldn't find Riptide or I would have tried it already."

"Percy-."

"It's funny when you are mortal, you want to conquer death because it's easy and now when I am invincible all I want is death but I can't have it. Achilles was right this is a curse. While I was being tortured by Kronos and nothing was working to break me at first, he then decided to use the serum because that would break me because my body can't break. And while that was happening, there were two things that got be through it initially. You and death. But death was impossible and I never thought I would see you again so I let the serum and the darkness consume me. It was easier to give in then to fight back."

I look at the man I love and it's like looking at a mirror a couple of months ago when I was filled with guilt and wanted it to end. But Percy told me something that got me through and now I got to get him through it too or I will never have him back.

I stand up and walk over to him and I gently hold his hand in mine as I look up in his tortured eyes.

"Percy, listen to me. If you want redemption for what you did then you fight back. You get up now and you fight back against those thoughts and your insecurities and Kronos. You get up and keep fighting because that is what you do. You don't give up and you keep going. You are a fighter and can fight Kronos back with light that is still inside you. It's still there, I know it is because I know you like I know myself and I can see that light. It's just dying to come back out and you just have to let it."

His green eyes search mine, and he smiles a little bit through the newly brimming tears in his eyes. I gently grab his cheeks and caress his face with my palms as I smile back at him.

"I love you. I still do no matter how much you try to push me away. It's going to take some time to get back to where we were but I will never stop trying Seaweed Brain.""Why didn't you give up on me?"

"Besides the fact that I love you with everything that I have, you told me once that you would always pull me out of the darkness. Now, it's my turn to pull you out."

He smiles and a tear streaks down his face and I lean up and kiss his cheek softly and he holds me tightly against his chest in an embrace.

"I love you." He whispers against my cheek and I am finally back home.