Hey! So this chapter isn't a Percabeth meet, instead it's a Percabeth au.

I thought it was pretty good, but tell me what you think. Just as an update, the requested sequel to chapter one has been written and will be debuted this Monday. I'm not sure about the other sequels requested, but I'll see what I can do.

Disclaimer: I only own the AU world and the plot. All rights to their respective owners.


"Your highness?" A servant calls to the young prince.

"Yes, what can I help you with?" He replies kindly.

"The queen would like to see you. She says to meet her immediately in the library."

"Thank you," the prince said.

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"Son! Come here. Oh, let me fix your hair. You need to look nice," the queen said.

"Mom! Stop, it's fine. Now, I was told you wanted to see me?"

"Yes. Your 18th birthday is approaching and you know what that means."

The boy groans. "Mother. I know it's tradition but I don't want to be stuck with a stuck up duchess that's chosen for me!"

"Percy. I know that. You know I love you so I took you into account and your father and I are willing to bend the rules a little."

He brightens up, "really!"

"Yes. Here are the rules: I have to approve this girl, she has to agree to marry outside of an arranged marriage, and you have to find this girl before you turn 18. We don't want any riots or wars for not following the tradition of announcing at your 18th birthday celebration. Do you accept?"

"Sure mom. That sounds great."

"Anyone specific in mind?" She asks amusingly.

"Maybe mom. I'm not sure."

"Sure Perce. You're dismissed."

"Thank you for the audience your majesty. It was a please," Percy says jokingly as he mock-bows.

The queen playfully smacks him. "Get out of here. I know you must have something better to do." They both smile as they embrace in a quick hug.

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"Lady Chase?" A ladies maid asks.

"How can I help you?" Lady Chase replies.

"Your being summoned to the upper drawing room," the maid says.

"Thank you Mary."

With a small curtsy, the maid exits the room.

Lady Annabeth Chase, head architect of the kingdom lived in the palace most of her life. Having been abandoned by her single mother at the age of three, one of the king's adviser took her in and adopted her. When she turned the legal working age, 15, the palace hired her and gave her a grand suite and more materials than she could have asked for.

Growing up in the palace, not many children were around so Annabeth happened to get very close to a certain national treasure.

That's why she wasn't terrified at being summoned to the drawing room. She was excited to see Percy.

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"Your highness," Annabeth said with a curtsy as she entered the room.

Percy was trying to suppress his laughter. Growing up together means that formalities often go out the window. To the world they were prince Perceus and lady Chase to each other they were just Percy and Annabeth.

"Hey wise girl," Percy greeted using his common nickname for her.

She smiled and practically leapt onto his lap, as was their usual routine.

"I tried to find you earlier today. Busy?" Annabeth said looking lovingly up at her best friend.

"A little. Mom wanted to talk. I have to tell you something," Percy said seriously. Annabeth stood up and took a seat across from him so she can see his expressions more clearly.

"Oh no. It's not about your bir–," Percy interrupted her.

"Ya it is. She wants me to choose someone soon."

"Percy that's– wait– did you say she wants YOU to choose someone?"

He nods. "She said as long as she approves the girl, the girl accepts, and it's decided before my birthday, I can choose."

Annabeth wanted to cry tears of joy. "Percy that's great!"

"Ya," he begins solemnly, "I just wanted to ask you." He pauses, causing Annabeth to want to strangle him. "Would you stay at the castle?"

Annabeth's eyebrows furrow. "Like, when you get married and are King? Unless I'm being fired, I'll stay. But Percy," this causes the boy to look up from his hands and into her eyes, "we can't do this when your married. No more casual meetings and small adventures, I don't think I could do it." Now it's her turn to look at her hands.

Percy reaches forward and tilts Annabeth's head up so they're looking into each other's eyes. "How could I fire you? Although I may have to add a few more items to your daily workload. Being future queen is no small job."

Percy barely got the words out of his mouth when he felt a pair of lips on his. When the separate after a rather passionate make out session, neither could wipe the near identical grin of their faces.

"So, is that a yes?"

Annabeth laughed, "what do you think seaweed brain?"

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"Now announcing the guests of honor, his royal highness, Prince Perceus Jackson and his future Princess, Lady Annabeth Chase.


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