IMPORTANT PLEASE READ: Hey, man it's been a long time since I've updated my story. I'm sorry, I really am! I tried to make this chapter longer just for you guys and I've even put in the request of a guest who goes by the name of ELPercy Jackson, while it might not be exactly what you had in mind I hope you like it. I do have one question for all of you, do you guys know what couple I ship with a passion, I believe I said it earlier in the story, because I just want to make sure you aren't getting the wrong idea about who is with who. I did try to add more drama to this chapter please enjoy!
Anyway, disclaimer, I do not own Percy Jackson all rights belong to Rick Riordan, not me
Annabeth kept picturing Calypso kissing Percy. No matter what she did she couldn't get it out of her mind. At least, not until Percy assured her that it was the spell and not him wanting to kiss the sea nymph. In her head and heart she knew he would never want to hurt her, but something kept nagging. Maybe she wasn't good enough for him. After all Calypso was beautiful!
With a sigh Annabeth rested her chin on her arms, she was leaning the railing of the deck staring out into the endless ocean. The way the water was sparkling reminded her of Percy's green eyes. Tears began rolling down her cheeks but she stubbornly refused to wipe them away. She wanted to feel something other than the sorrow which was building up in her. She began to trace an out line of his face in the air, as if she could imagine everyone of his features appearing where her hand had outlined.
"Percy..." She whispered. A tremendous sob fought to escape her, she shook where she stood.
A hand was placed on her shoulder, "Annabeth?"
Turning around she saw Jason looking at her with remorse. The daughter of wisdom quickly wiped the tears away, not wanting pity from Thalia's little brother. In a way she guessed that Jason could be like her brother considering how close she was to Thalia. His blue eyes held sympathy.
"I...I...I'm just worried...what if I'm not his true love."
"He's absolutely in love with you Annabeth, he fell into Tartarus with you." Jason pointed out. "And don't say it was just his loyalty because both you and I know that would be a lie."
Without a second thought Annabeth hugged him. Grateful for his words of kindness. Even if Jason wasn't the type of guy she saw herself with Annabeth would tell Piper that she had a good guy on her hands. The son of Jupiter let out a surprise grunt as she crushed the air from his lungs, but he hugged her back none the less.
"Hmmm, maybe I don't have to kill you all..." A familiar voice drew on from above them.
Annabeth pushed away from Jason and glared at Cupid. Her new 'favorite' god smiled down at her as he floated closer to them. She wanted to smash the god's smug face in. He was taking Percy away from her. The daughter of Athena marched forward her fist tight at her side.
"What are you doing her?" She demanded.
"Well Gaea had sent me here to destroy you, but maybe I don't have to." He explained his smile was sinister. "After all it seems as if you have moved on to a new demigod."
Annabeth felt her face heat up with anger. With a cry she punched forward, hoping to break his stupid nose. She could never move on without Percy. All the plans the son of Poseidon had told her he had flashed through her mind. Them going to collage, eventually getting married, having children. Annabeth wanted that for them.
Unfortunately Cupid was quick. He grabbed her fist with ease and threw her back towards Jason who caught her before she could fall. She yanked herself from his grasp as soon as she was able to stand. She knew she shouldn't take her anger out on Jason, but she didn't want Cupid to make another comment about her 'moving on'.
"I want Percy." Annabeth growled lowly.
Cupid let in a sharp breath, "That might be a problem, since he's engaged."
Annabeth's heart dropped like a nuclear bomb. Engaged? No. That couldn't be. Cupid must have done something to convince Percy to propose. She could feel it. What was Cupid playing at?
"Engaged?" Jason asked there was a crack of disbelief in his voice.
"Yes, he asked Calypso just minutes ago." Cupid's smile became smug, like a player who had just made the game winning goal.
"Not of his own will." Annabeth hissed.
"Alas, the boy needed a bit of a push, but the two will become husband and wife soon." The roman god admitted. "So if you do choose the son of Jupiter as your new boyfriend no one will judge you."
"I. Love. Percy." The daughter of Athena bit out.
"Maybe I can change that." Cupid's smile returned.
Piper and the others came rushing to the deck, weapons drawn and scowls on their faces. Annabeth could see that Piper's tan cheeks were heated up with anger and indignation. Obviously they all had heard what Cupid had been saying. Couldn't blame a girl for being ticked about other people trying to hook her boyfriend with someone.
"I don't think so." The daughter of Aphrodite shouted. "You have no idea what true love is."
Cupid laughed, "And you do, you've known about your true linage for what? A few months now?"
"Yeah, but I know way more about love than you!" Piper yelled. "It's like that person's your other half, you'd do anything to be with them and to protect them. It doesn't matter what they look like."
"Come little sister, have both you and the son of Poseidon both taken up lessons." the love god sighed. "He gave me the exact same line before I put him under my spell."
Annabeth remembered the whole scene. Percy had told Cupid that with so much strength behind his words Annabeth was surprised that Cupid ignored it. He definitely didn't take after Aphrodite too much. Annabeth also remembered Percy fighting to get away from the evil god. She felt the sorrow in her heart bringing a hotter burning rage.
"What is Gaea planning?" Jason demanded as he pulled out his sword.
"Like I'd tell you." Cupid mocked and made a zipping motion over his lips. "I am sworn to secrecy."
"Tell us!" Piper demanded using her charm speak "NOW!"
"HA," He laughed. "You think you can use charm speak on me? Little sister you have no idea who you're dealing with!"
The daughter of Aphrodite crossed her arms over her chest, "A pathetic excuse for a romantic."
"What's 'Pathetic'? How about the girl who saves her friends once and believes she's the queen?" Cupid lashed back, his fist were tight at his sides. "All you daughters of Venus are the same. It's disgusting! Don't you have any personality of your own."
If it was at all possible Piper's face became an even deeper shade of scarlet. Cupid had crossed a line. Annabeth wondered what Piper would do to him. Her answer came when Katoptris went flying towards the god's forehead.
Cupid swatted it aside with ease and let it clang to the deck.
This only seemed to infuriate Piper even more. "LEAVE!"
The roman god's body went rigid for a moment, but he soon relaxed. Annabeth realized that Piper did have some control over Cupid. If Piper could channel her anger more then they might be able to get more out of Cupid. The daughter of Athena debated on warning her friend on what she was planning.
"Piper you need to get angrier and use your charm speak to make him talk!" Annabeth told him. "Your ability is stronger when your angry."
Cupid scowled at Annabeth as if she were crazy. "How about I just destroy you all so I can save time and I won't have to bother with you anymore? This is getting very boring."
"Tell us Gaea's plan!" Piper demanded again, but Cupid wasn't effected. Annabeth vaguely thought back to a game that had little animals she use to watch her step-brothers play back in California, but quickly brought herself back into reality.
"Piper!" Everyone screamed.
"I'm trying!" She pleaded. "I'm just not strong enough."
Annabeth inched closer to Jason muttering, "I really hate to do this to you Piper."
She was in the perfect position to make her move. Jason stood oblivious, not realizing what Annabeth was planning. I'm doing this for you, Percy, Annabeth thought as she closed her eyes, hoping she could justify this to him. With panther like grace she grabbed onto the son of Jupiter.
"Piper WATCH!" Just as her friend's eyes fell on her, Annabeth pulled Jason in for a kiss.
Energy began to crackle on the boat. Annabeth knew that the last thing you wanted to do was kiss the boyfriend of a powerful daughter of Aphrodite. She learned that when Drew had kissed Beckendorf. Selena had done some pretty crazy things to her sister for the next three months in revenge. One of which would include charm speaking Drew into waking into every spiky object on camp.
"Well, well." Cupid laughed. "It appears I was right."
"HOW COULD YOU ANNA-AHHHH" Piper screamed she turned to face Cupid again. "CUPID JUST TELL US WHAT GAEA IS PLANNING!"
Annabeth pushed Jason away. Cupid was completely still as he tried to fight the magic that Piper had spoken, but it was useless, Piper was madder than Hera when Zeus was unfaithful. The daughter of Athena was grateful that Piper still wanted to save Percy despite how much Annabeth had just hurt her.
"She is going to-...trick Calypso. M-make her take the weight of the sky in order to protect...Percy. Atlas will- be free to release the other titans. All while Gaea takes- The son of Poseidon to the underworld-...to dip him in the river-lithe." The god of love strained to hiss. "She...wants him to be...her general. So he can kill...his friends. She may even let Kronos- possess him when...he's finished the job."
Annabeth felt as if she had been drenched in cold water. She didn't want to find out what it would be like for him not to remember her when she was around. That was why she was going to find Percy before the wedding could take place. Piper was still standing ridged.
"Is THAT it?" The totally ticked daughter of Aphrodite asked. Cupid gave a curt nod. "Then go away and NEVER come near us again."
As if he were a rock shot off from a sling shot Cupid was sent off and out of sight. Annabeth sighed in relief, but her moment of rest was interrupted by a fist hitting her in the jaw. She flew back onto her butt and held onto her sore face. She had expected something like this and insted of trying to avoid it she let her punishment come. When she looked up she saw Piper glaring at her with multicolored eyes.
"I'm sorry." Annabeth whispered. "But I had to do it."
Piper's face relaxed but there was still hurt in her eyes, "I know."
The daughter of Aphrodite strode off sadly with Jason following at her heels. Annabeth really did regret resorting to hurting Piper to get what they needed, but she didn't want Gaea to keep control over Percy and Calypso. Why did doing the somewhat right thing have to hurt so much? Slowly Annabeth rose to her feet, one thing she didn't regret was finding out Gaea's plans, she was happy because she was another step closer to stopping the earth goddess.
"So." Frank began awkwardly. "All there's left to do now is find the island."
"I believe I can help with that." A familiar voice spoke up.
Hey I just wanted to remind you all to try and remember who I really do ship. Also, do you like my title for this chapter? :D Anyway, there is so much I really want to say but it'd be spoilers to my other chapter ideas. I guess stop reading this author's note.
First I'd like to say, Jason and Annabeth wont be getting together! Just to calm down any fans who might worry.
Second, please look up what I had said if you are concerned about where the pairings are going.
I hoped you have enjoyed this chapter. I will try to update soon