Hey! I'm so sorry for missing Thursday's update. I didn't feel good all day and so this was the last thing on my mind. I think this chapter is pretty good so I hope you enjoy. I'll definitely update on Thursday sins i already have the chapter written.

Disclaimer: If I owned PJO, there would be no Annabeth Chase. There would, however, be an Annabeth Jackson!


I open the letter. I had received it in the mail earlier this afternoon and I had to restrain myself from opening it at the mailbox. I quickly made my way home to open the letter that had been written in my daughter's handwriting.

Hey Dad,

I'm not sure how much you have been told, but in these past few months the camp went through another war. I'm safe and healthy. Seeing those around me die made me realize that I would like to be closer to you and not have to regret how we left things.

I know we tried to make things work in the past, but I am willing to try again. Unless you have any objections, I am planning on coming down for a week on August 10th. Just so you know, I will be bringing a friend down with me.

Please respond if that is alright with you.

My regards,

Annabeth Chase

I read the letter twice to fully comprehend what she was saying. My Annabeth was willing to come home? I guess that I had better not screw this chance with her. My other question was, who was she bringing with her?

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I talk to my family over dinner. Helen told me that they would be fine with whatever I decided. I sat down laster that night to write my response, accepting the chance to bond with her.

The next few weeks were spent cleaning and making sure both Annabeth's room and the guest room were in pristine condition. Everything was set as we counted down the days to her arrival.

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A knock can be heard from the door. I make sure the twins are behaving themselves and I rush to answer the door.

I am greeted by my daughter and a tall, dangerous looking young man. Knowing that if anything was wrong Annabeth could take care of herself, I assumed that this boy was her secret guest.

I embrace my daughter for the first time in a while and try not to cry. I let the two in to put their things down.

"So," I try to begin light conversation. "Who's your friend?"

Annabeth blushes slightly, probably realizing that she hadn't introduced him yet.

"Dad, this is Percy. I believe you've met before."

My mind flashes to a smaller, skinny boy with dark hair and bright eyes. I can't believe I didn't realize it before.

"Mr. Chase. It's good to see you again," Percy says sticking out his hand. I shake it and can't help but noticing his firm grasp and his pleasant smile.

"Please come into the living room. Annabeth, your letter said you had something to discuss with us?"

We walk down the hall as she replies, "Yes I do. The boys may not want to be there."

I nod as we walk into the living room. I ask the boys politely to go play. They begrudgingly agree and head upstairs. They pair of teenagers look solemn as the take a seat together on the couch, holding hands and sitting far too close for my taste.

"So," I prompt them to begin once the four of us were settled.

Annabeth and Percy both explain about the latter's disappearance and many details of the quest. Annabeth gets to where her mother sends her on a solo quest, and breaks down in sobs. Percy whispers in her ear and she nods. After a minute or two regaining her composure she describes falling into literal Greek Hell.

I am horrified at the thought. They both look about ready to have a panic attack. Helen decides that they should take a break from the story to calm down and have some snacks. Go goes into the kitchen and returns with a platter of cookies and other snacks. Both teens thank her and each nibble on a cookie while whispering to each other.

Once they're able to tell more of the story the describe fighting Mother Earth and many other things less terrifying than the earlier topic.

They finish and Helen leaves to put the boys in bed. I look at the two, Annabeth looking as if she was going to fall asleep on Percy as he stroked her hair and held her hand.

I say my first words since the storytelling began. "How long has this been going on?" Nodding at their hands.

They both blushed as Annabeth sat up. Percy was the first to speak. "About a year sir."

A whole year had passed and I had no idea that Annabeth had her first boyfriend, probably even her first kiss.

It was Annabeth's turn to speak up. "Dad?" She asked. "Percy and I get," she gulped, "nightmares. If it's okay with you, can we sleep together."

My eyes widened at the thought. Percy quickly replied, "not sleep together like that sir. The nightmares are better when we're together, side by side. I swear nothing will happen."

I felt a little better. "Sure," I replied, not seeing any other way.

Annabeth spoke again. "Thank you. I also have another question to ask you."

I raised my eyebrows to show that I was listening.

"This school year, I can't sleep separated from Percy. I was wondering if you'd give me permission to go to school in New York with Percy. I can get everything all straightened out, I just wanted to feel make sure you're okay with it."

I was surprised. My baby girl. The same one who ran away at age 7, wanted permission from me. I nod before sending the couple off to bed in Annabeth's old room.

My little princess might have grown up, but I guess that's alright. I couldn't be more proud.


Thanks for reading. The ending kinda sucked, so my apologies. Let me know if you'd like a sequel to this chapter or any other chapter.

Good news! Not only do I already have a good (in my opinion) chapter written for Thursday, I'm going to write the previously requested sequel to the first chapter! It should be out next week so look for that.

Question of the chapter: Are there any other fandoms you'd like to see me write for?

I have this fic (PJO) and i have a tokka fic (A:tla). Respond in the reviews and tell me your thoughts. It doesn't mean I'll write it for that fandom, it may not be one I'm apart of, but I'll see what I can do.

Ciao!