AU. I hear the whispers when I walk past. I see the pitiful looks on their faces when they notice the bruises that I try to cover up. I know they're wondering why I don't leave. They would understand if they were in my shoes, if they had to hear the threats and feel the blows. No one ever questioned me. Not until he came along. He was the first that ever dared to ask.

Percy and Annabeth are trapped in Tartarus. Nico must lead the five remaining demigods to Greece. Camp Half-Blood is under attack. Things aren't looking good for the demigods, but they'll do what they can to succeed. What will happen? My version on the fourth book in the Heroes of Olympus series.

"As long as we're together..." Percy and Annabeth as they fall into the dark abyss of Tartarus. Not a House of Hades fanfic. WARNING: MARK OF ATHENA SPOILERS

Percy waits until the worst moment to break the news of his impending detention to Annabeth.