Okay guys, here's the next chapter. I apologize if it's a little short, but I'm starting to wrap it up! Tomorrow I will post the last chapter! Just one more chapter! I hope you enjoy the chapter, and I apologize once again if it's a little slow, but it's coming to a wrap up. Now, ON WITH THE STORY!:

Annabeth

Annabeth felt like she could almost cry from relief, a massive burden had been lifted from her shoulders. She and Percy were finally safe from all of the danger of the past few days, finally free. The horrors, and the evil things that they saw in Tartarus were finally over, they wouldn't have to see them again. She no longer had to worry if Percy was going to get himself killed. They were now able to relax, they were able to find peace, even if it would only be for a little while.

She and Percy were sitting in the relax room, cuddling, and enjoying each others company. She could almost feel the relief, the happiness coming off Percy, and she was pretty sure he could feel it rolling her too. They could finally be together without doom lurking over their shoulders. Annabeth never wanted to let Percy go, she wanted to stay like that forever. She felt complete, whole, in other words, perfect.

Percy kissed her on the head, and rubbed her arm. She closed her eyes and snuggled her head into his chest. She was almost tempted to fall asleep, right there, while she was safe and comforted. Annabeth sighed in content, nothing could be more perfect. "Hey Percy?" she said.

"Yeah Annabeth?" he replied.

"What will we do when the whole war is over?" she asked, the question had been nagging her mind.

"Well, I think we should wait and see before making a descision." Percy said thoughtfully.

"I know, but couldn't we at least make some sort of plans, hopes to keep us going." she opened her eyes and turned to look at Percy.

"I already have something to keep moving, you." he said smiling, he kissed her then. She smiled into the kiss and kissed him back. He smiled too, and soon they were like typical a typical, modern young love, making out on the couch. She moved her arms into his mop of black hair, while she felt his arms wrap around her waist. They probably made out for a good ammount of time, but that didn't matter. All that mattered was the two of them, if the world ended, it wouldn't have mattered.

"Annabeth?" Percy said, breaking away from the kiss.

"What?" she replied, a little disappointed.

"Where'd my shirt go?" he said, and she snapped out of the cloudy feeling she had been in. She saw that he was now bare chest, not that it wasn't attractive, he was definitely on the muscular side. He had a six-pack, which really turned her on, and his arms were pretty muscular. She blushed when she saw his chest, which made Percy start chuckling, and she blushed as red as a tomato. But when she looked at his abs, she saw the scar. She remembered the horrible moment, when that blade came rushing down and into him. Annabeth felt tears well up in her eyes. Percy followed where she was looking at, and he obviously understood.

"Annabeth," he started, "it's not your fault."

"I know, it's just, I wish you didn't get hurt so much." a few loose tears fell.

"Listen, it's okay, you won't lose me, I'll always be here for you." Percy said, holding her face in his hands and looking her in the eyes. She nodded, and kissed him again, it was a deep and passionate kiss, she put all of her feelings for him into it. Percy kissed her back with the same strength, the same passion. Annabeth was happy, this is what content is supposed to be. This is what made life worthwhile, the one that you love.

They stopped kissing, and Percy went to get his shirt back on, and then went to go see Leo. Annabeth went to see Piper and Hazel talking, so she joined them. They were discussing what will they do now, go help the Greek camp, or go prepare for Gaea. It was a hard descision, so they decided that they'll bring it up at dinner. This was a descision for the entire crew to make. Annabeth went up to the deck, to go see Percy. She saw that he was still talking to Leo.

"... I am seriously going to go through with it." Percy said.

"Dude, don't you think it's a little ridiculous?" Leo said.

"Yeah, you're not even seventeen yet." Jason said.

"I know, but I'll feel better when I give it to her." Percy replied. Annabeths' heart fluttered to her throat. What does Percy want to give me? she thought. She had an idea, but it couldn't be. She was trying to think now, what could he want to give her. She went back down the stairs, and into the relax room, where she sat thinking. She was so absorbed thinking, she didn't notice Percy until he wrapped his arms around her. "Hi." he whispered in her ear.

"Hi." she replied, and looked up to kiss him.

"Whatcha thinking about?" he asked.

"Nothing, why?" she lied.

"Oh, I thought you were thinking about something." he said, and sat next to her to hold her. She felt his arms wrap around her, and she leaned into him. She fell asleep there, in his arms, thinking about their future together...

Okay, so sorry if this chapter was a little mushy, but I think it was needed. I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas, or whatever winter holiday you celebrate! I hope you enjoyed the story, it's an early present, and as always, Have A Nice Day!