I'm just gonna say right now that I did NOT expect to have more than one chapter for this story. It was SUPPOSED to be a oneshot, but peeps wanted more, so here yah go. Penultimate chapter. **GO LOOK AT MY PROFILE FOR THE DISCLAIMER BECAUSE I'M LAZY**

Blackjack and Percy soared over the Atlantic.

Do you know what happened, boss?

"Yeah. An alien warlord named Thanos collected the six Infinity stones. He wiped out half of all life across the universe."

The whole universe?

"Yep."

Holy Pegasus. That's a lot. How'd I get back?

"I killed him and then we restored the stone holding the souls back to it's old hiding place."

How'd you do that?

"Steve sacrificed himself. I was about to."

Steve who?

"Steve Rogers. Captain America."

Oh.

"How's camp? And Annabeth?"

They're fine. From what I heard, they had to fight a big monster army. And some didn't dissolve.

"Because they weren't mythological monsters. They were aliens. The Chitauri and the Outriders. We had the help of some other aliens. I'll tell you later. I'm gonna get some rest."

Alright. Sweet dreams, boss. Percy closed his eyes. As usual, he dreamt. These weren't nightmares. They were scenes from across the universe as those taken away were restored. He saw families reunited, friends embracing friends. Percy smiled. Because of him, the universe was whole.

Boss, we're a mile out. Blackjack's voice woke up Percy. The demigod opened his eyes blearily. He saw the lump of Long Island.

"Drop me off a little ways from the shore. I wanna make an entrance."

Should I tell 'em you're back?

"Blackjack, the whole point of an entrance is to make it unexpected. No, I don't want you to tell them." With that, Percy dove into the ocean. He sank beneath the waves and willed himself towards land. As he approached, he felt the familiar feeling when he passed through the borders. He was home. Looking up through the surface, he saw the night sky. Smiling, Percy willed a massive wave to swell and stand up. He uncapped Riptide.

"Boss, what the Styx are you doing? I'm tryna sleep 'ere." Riptide said.

"I know, but we need to make an entrance." Percy explained. The sword trembled, yawning.

"A dramatic one, I suppose?"

"Preferably."

"Alright. I'll see what I can do." The godly weapon glowed green. Percy watched as the wave also glowed and foamy horses ran around. The entire camp gathered on the shore. He saw Annabeth watching. Oh, gods. Annabeth. The sword changed into the trident.

"One grand entrance comin' right up." Percy floated to the surface. The water exploded. A swell carried the demigod to the beach. For a moment, everyone was silent.

"Uh, hi?" Percy said.

"Seaweed Brain!" Annabeth ran to him. Percy dropped Riptide and ran. She tackled Percy and kissed him. The camp cheered. Percy and Annabeth stood back up, gripping each other's hands tightly. Chiron trotted forward.

"Percy, my boy."

"Hey, Chiron." Chiron held out his hand. Percy accepted it and they shook hands. "I must say, that was a very good job you did."

"Hey, I helped, y'know!" Riptide yelled. Everyone stopped. The trident floated above the ground, glowing slightly red. "Ya ain't gonna give credit? Really?"

"Relax, Anaklusmos." Poseidon had arrived. Every camper knelt. "Oh, stand up. I don't really care about the whole bowing thing."

"Hey, Dad."

"Hello, Percy." Poseidon smiled.

"Hello, Anaklusmos. Nice to see you. Anaklusmos. Did you get polished, Anaklusmos? Ignore the trident, why don't you." Sarcasm filled the air. "By the way, nice to see you P-Man. You have a good son."

"Indeed I do. I assume you have decided?"

"Yep."

"Wait, decided what?"

"You. Poseidon gifted me, his original trident to you. The Power stone made me more powerful. Your godly strength is greater than Hercules." Anaklusmos said.

"That's awesome, but I can't. I'm honored and stuff, but I don't need that much power. I'll keep a sword and Dad, you can have your trident back. And the Power stone."

"Are you sure, kid?"

"Yes. I'm fine being the way I am." Percy said. Poseidon nodded. He opened his hand and a light flared. When it subsided, the sword Riptide was in Percy's hand and the trident, Tyfonas, Hurricane, was in Poseidon's. The Power stone rested in a watery orb.

"It was fun hanging with ya, Percy. I hope we meet again." Anaklusmos said.

"Goodbye, son. I'll see you later." Poseidon said. He broke apart into sea spray and was blown away.

"Well, that was a nice interruption. Now, campers, back to your duties!" Chiron said. The crowd dispersed, though everyone did something to Percy, a pat on the back, a handshake, a hug. Percy noticed that each time a girl hugged him, Annabeth's eyes flashed. Once everyone was doing their thing, Percy turned to Chiron.

"Can I talk to you two?" Concern flashed and they followed Percy to the Big House. When they reached Chiron's office, he shut the door.

"I could have not been here right now." He said simply. Annabeth's jaw dropped.

"What?"

"The last thing I did as an Avenger was go to a different planet. Vormir. The home of the Soul stone." The two listened as Percy told them what happened.

"We landed there and went to this mountain temple thing. This ghost guy showed up named Red Skull. He knew Captain America from World War Two. When we got to the top, he told us that in order to restore the damage caused by the stone, someone had to sacrifice themself. Everyone started arguing and I almost did it. I was one step away from the edge. Then, I got hit back by his shield."

"Who's shield?"

"Steve's. Captain America." Silence crept in. Percy sniffled. "He pushed me away. It should have been me." Annabeth took Percy's hand.

"You Seaweed Brain. Why would you have done that?"

"I dunno. They were arguing and not doing anything. So I figured, why not?"

"It would have been noble, my boy. But also incredibly stupid. Think about Annabeth. About your mother. Your father would have reacted incredibly strongly. Much of the mortal world would have been destroyed."

"That was kinda dumb wasn't it?" Percy asked, smiling. Chiron and Annabeth nodded.

"Indeed."

"Yeah."

"I'm gonna go back to my cabin. I need rest."

"Alright. And before you ask, yes, you may go Annabeth." As they turned to leave, Chiron called to them. "And another thing! Don't do it!" The demigods turned red and quickly walked away.

As they walked across the camp, they breathed in the clean air. Campers walked around, talking to friends, catching up on what they missed. According to the satyrs, half the demigods from both camps were taken away. They had appeared right where they had been. One kid came back sitting on the toilet. Another fifty feet up on the climbing wall. Luckily, the worst injury was two broken legs from the climbing wall.

The two walked hand in hand to Cabin Three. It was as messy as normal.

"Can't believe no one cleaned this." Percy muttered.

"No one wants to come in here, Kelp Head." Annabeth said with a laugh.

"Can't imagine why. I'm very clean." Percy said. He turned away and shoved a bunch of clothes beneath his bed. Noticing a spare drachma, he wriggled farther beneath the bed. The mattress creaked.

"Hey, Wise Girl? Please don't flatten me." He crawled back up. Annabeth was laying on his bed, staring at him. "Why are you staring at me?"

"Because."

"Because why?"

"You're my boyfriend."

"There's more."

"And you're amazingly handsome. No, not handsome. Hot." Annabeth said, blushing. Percy smiled and sat on the bed.

"I know that. But what else?" He insisted. Annabeth sighed and rolled onto her back.

"You're selfless, kind, loyal, reckless, stupid, endearing, powerful, annoying, and amazing." She said. Percy smiled.

"Aw. Now you're being cute." Annabeth frowned.

"I am not cute."

"You're right. You're beautiful. And strong, and smart, and terrifying, and brave, and did I mention smart." The couple smiled at each other. Percy leaned in and kissed Annabeth. Neither backed down. They finally broke apart when they ran out of air.

"Gods of Olympus, Annabeth. I love you."

"I love you too. More than Aphrodite loves gossip."

"That's kind of a stretch isn't it?" Percy asked. Annabeth smiled.

"Not for me." She kissed him again, harder. Percy smiled to himself. Why had he considered going off that cliff. Yes, he felt guilty about Steve. He would have to ask Nico if he could talk with Steve. But for now, he had a girlfriend to be with and to love. No Infinity Stone could change that.

I almost wrote Percabeth smut into this, but didn't because I didn't wanna change the rating. So whatever. Thank you SO much for the reviews and views thus far. Really helped. I have a few ideas for the final chapter. Also, I've hit a road block for my Leyna fic, Two Halves Make a Whole. I don't like self promotion, but could you give it a read? AS ALWAYS LIKE, COMMENT, AND-wait... just R&R! PEACE OUT, CHICOS! -RFA