I know, I know I said 5 reviews and I only got 4. Anyway thanks to all who DID review! (I tried to make this one a bit longer Demeter And Artemis Rock) The Percabeth comes later on in this one.

Chapter 3

Percy's POV-

As me and Annabeth walked into the Big House Chiron raised an eyebrow. I was about to ask him what he was looking at when I realised Annabeth still had her head resting on my shoulder. I blushed and went to move away but she showed no sign of doing so. I shrugged mentally. I certainly didn't mind it there.

"I'm pretty sure Grover told you about the quest" said Chiron, always one to cut to the point "but did he tell you what you'll actually be doing?" We shook our heads. "I didn't think so. It's simple really; the Gods recently came into possession of a magical gong. Whenever it rang everyone in range except the user would be sent into a deep sleep."

"Yeah so what's the problem?" I asked.

"It's been stolen" He replied bluntly. I didn't question him. That's all he was going to tell us and I knew it. Offering Annabeth my hand I stood up.

"Guess we'll be in the attic..." I said.

Annabeth's POV-

Truthfully, with my head on Percy's shoulder I almost fell asleep. Something about him just made me feel happy and wonderful, like nothing could go wrong. Thing was, that was dangerous with Percy because something always did. His movement woke me and taking his hand we walked up to the attic. The minute we set foot in the room green mist spilled out of the Mummy's mouth and a voice sounded through the room.

Two lovers alone shall venture south

To find the gong of gods in the Spider's mouth (I jumped at this part)

The love of these heroes shall be put to the test

By the evil demon of Esyther Kest

The demon resides in the lair of death

You will be aided by the man with breath

"What cheery places these monsters live in" Percy whispered to me. I laughed at that. It felt good to laugh. We trudged down the stairs to face Chiron.

"Well?" he asked. Annabeth recited the prophecy. "Well that's rather specific" he commented "You leave tomorrow; you might want to start packing"

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Percy's POV-

I sidled up to the guy at the desk, Annabeth at my side, and asked for two tickets to New York (A/N: I'm pretty sure NY isn't South but it fits in with prophecy so hey). Confused? I bet you're thinking 'Uh why? Is he crazy?' I'll explain. Well according to a book given to us by Chiron this mysterious Esyther Kest was a half spider-half god (born by Ares), with her lair in a New York subway.

"Sure that'll be $57.98 per person. It's a one night trip and you'll be in Carriage 7" I was about to say great or cool or something along those lines when I heard a loud crunch behind me. I spun around, motioning for Annabeth to get behind me, and drew Riptide. I found myself face to face with

"GROVER!?!" Annabeth exclaimed as a familiar Rasta cap bobbed up and down in front of us. "What are you doing here?"

"Oh hey guys I was…uh just uh-"

"Following us?" I suggested

"Yeah! Hey wait no I was uh just… spreading the word about Pan…yeah I was spreading the word about Pan!" he exclaimed

"Grover" Annabeth said, putting a hand on his shoulder "You're a really, really bad liar…"

Annabeth's POV-

I didn't know how to feel about Grover's sudden appearance. I was glad of course to have him along; he was my friend after all, but I was all too aware it meant I was no longer alone with Percy and I found that thought more than mildly annoying. I put it out of my mind. After Percy had taken one too many wrong turns and we ended up in the station's café I playfully pushed him aside

"Let me give the directions Seaweed Brain, you might have perfect navigation on water but your map reading needs some work!"

"Does not!" retorted Percy punching me in the arm

"Does too!" I replied, giving him a shove

"Some things never change" Grover sighed and we both laughed. Percy picked me up and kissed me. "And some things do" he muttered, but I no longer heard nor cared.

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Several hours later all of us were dreaming happily in our carriage. Well I was having a terrifying nightmare and woke up several times drenched in sweat but I mean apart from that we were all fine. I was just sitting there watching Percy. He really was quite handsome when he was asleep- even if he did drool. Then he stood up and came over to me. We had all slept in our clothes. This was a) because it was cold and b) because we hadn't got anything else. He put his arm around me and kissed me.

"What's wrong Wise Girl?" He whispered, clearly concerned. It was only at that moment I realised I was sobbing. I told him of the nightmare I had had, how I couldn't quite remember it but that it terrified me. He just nodded as if to say he understood and said

"Anything I can do to help?"

"You can kiss me…" I suggested mischievously. He smiled.

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