In Between Our Lies
36. From Annabeth, with love
Dear Fredrick,
I'm running away. I know I'm only seven – too smart, you say – and you think I can't survive. 'She's too young!' you say. Don't worry, the big, bad monsters won't get me, okay? Tell Susan your new kid can have my room. Don't alert the police, please – you'll just make it that much harder, and we both know they won't find me. As if those monsters aren't enough! Even if they do – which they won't – I'll just runaway again. We don't want that, do we? Things are bad as is.
I'm going to that place you were talking about – that safe haven, that camp. I heard you and Susan talk about sending me off. We have our differences, that witch, and me but maybe she'll be good for you.
Fine, you can go celebrate with Susan now. I know you won't miss me, which is okay.
- Annabeth Chase
Dear Fredrick,
I know things are a little tense between us – you and me and the stepfamily – and I know you've wanted me gone when I was little. I'm sorry I was a mistake. I'm ready for a second chance, if you are. Susan can deal with it – I know how to fight monsters now, her precious little children won't get hurt again.
I'm not the girl who ran away with a trash can lid. I can teach you guys more about my life – the monsters, the camp, the gods, and the people. We can be a family again – more or less. That is, if you want.
If you say yes, I'll Iris message you the time and place. If not, well, you're a smart man. You can figure out the rest.
- Annabeth Chase
Dear Dad,
I'm sorry about getting kidnapped and ultimatley trapped on a mountain. I was so stupid! But that fighting you did out there – that was awesome.
Anyways, you know Percy – the guy that saved me? Well, we made it safely to camp, more or less in one piece. We survived that monster attack I IM'd you about – obviously.
The war we talked about – it's getting worse. I don't want anyone to know, but I feel scared, Dad. Something about Luke . . . he's not well. He would never have posioned Thalia's tree! He . . . he's really not well. He wanted me to join him – he got to me over the summer – and I said no. Do you think that was the right choice?
I hope Susan and the kids are okay – not attacked by any monsters while I was gone, I hope. Oh, gods, if they were . . .
You know, I miss you. You know that right? I just wanted you to know, because . . . if this war ends badly . . . Well, I love you, Dad.
Love, Annabeth
Dear Dad,
Mom sends her love – well, not her love, but rather her thanks. She's glad you kept me alive, after all these years. We've won the war – I'm not sure if you could tell, I've been too busy fighting.
I protected Percy – I defended him from a poisioned knife, which was stupid of me. He's invunerable now, but I'll spare you all the gory details. I can't wait to visit – now that we get along, and that the war is over.
Olympus was destroyed, and I get to rebuild it. I'm not going to be able to visit you for the school year. I'm sorry, Dad. I really wanted to, but . . . Well, Mom gave me this task herself, and I've always wanted . . .
Iris Message me as soon as you can, all right? I left some drachmas by your desk, on the table. Give Susan and Bobby and Matthew my love. I'll miss them, too. Even Susan. I love you all.
Love, Annabeth
Dad,
Percy is gone.
So, I know this probably seemed bad, and not very thought out. I know you're all dying for a certain couple. (by the way, VOTE ON THE POLL) and I'm really sorry about that.
As you all know, I won't do the same pair two times in a row, so it might be a couple chapters before you see any Jason/Piper again. As for the Chris/Clarisse thing, I'll work on it.
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