Hey everyone, I'm back again! I hope this chapter explains what happened in the Annabeth chapter, as some people have been asking me what happened to Khione and asking what is in the volcanic region of Tartarus. One person even asked if Kronus was in there. I'm not exactly going to say if he is or not, as I haven't actually thought about that yet but I guess that you'll find out if you keep reading. Also listen to the song 'masquerade' by Nicki Minaj on repeat to increase the tension about Gaea. Happy reading!

Sorry for any Typos, Errors or any OOcness

16 - Annabeth

Annabeth had been screaming out Percy's name while running and trying to save herself from the forest that was violently crushing. However, In Annabeth's defense she wasn't in her own mind. It was like she was viewing a movie. She could see what was happening and was at complete mercy as to what was happening and had no control what so-ever.

Annabeth kept running, while trying to avoid being crushed by toppling trees. Behind her Percy was crushed underneath many fir trees that had collapsed on top of him and he was unable to get out from them. Annabeth knew there was absolutely no way anyone could survive that and deep down she knew Percy wasn't going to make it and even though she didn't want to admit it, it was probably true and there was nothing she could do about it.

As Annabeth reached the clearing of the forest near the place Percy and Annabeth had entered, the ground began to shake violently sending cracks through the earth. A wide fissure opened up separating the clearing from where she had come running from.

Annabeth then regained control of her body and more than ever she wanted to go back to help Percy. She knew it was impossible but the only thing stopping her from going back was the big gaping crack in the ground. Annabeth didn't want to think where that went considering the fact she was already in Tartarus nor did she want to find out. The other thing that kept her from trying to cross the gap was when Percy had told Annabeth to save herself. Percy wouldn't forgive her if she went back to save her and died in the process.

The shaking had calmed down and everything was quiet. Way to quiet for Annabeth's liking. Annabeth was weary that Gaea had caused this and was suspicious that Gaea was trying to lull her into a false sense of security. Annabeth was sure that's what she was doing. Annabeth was prepared for anything.

Annabeth had perhaps chosen the wrong wording for that because it was as if Gaea had read her mind. Gaea's face then appeared in the green moon that shining above the black sky and started to taunt Annabeth saying "run demi-god, run. I'm everywhere, I see your every move and I know your every thought. I know everything and there is nothing you can do to get rid of me. I can be anyone I want to appear as. How do you know if I have been masquerading as the son of Poseidon all this time and already sacrificed him? Wait you don't. How do you know if I'm standing right behind you? Boo."

Annabeth jumped as the whole time Gaea had been whispering in her ear as if she was behind Annabeth the whole time, that it made her turn around and make sure she wasn't there. Annabeth kept walking carefully, keeping an eye and ear out for Gaea, to make sure Gaea didn't launch a surprise attack on Annabeth. Though surprise attacks aren't really Gaea's thing, Annabeth thought to herself trying to assure herself that Gaea was just getting to her head. Anyway Gaea works in the shadow and doesn't like confrontation, Annabeth reassured herself (not that it was working very well).

Annabeth held her dagger tightly in her hand just in case any monster tried to attack her. Annabeth had reached the end of the forest when suddenly Percy appeared in front of her, blocking her way. "Aren't you forgetting something in there, Daughter of Athena? sneered Percy. "I'm not afraid of you Gaea" Annabeth said, trying to be confident in that herself. "Well you should be" Gaea said with a smile on her face. Annabeth hadn't been prepared for this.

Gaea gave a flick of her hand and Annabeth was sent flying and landed on her back. Annabeth got back onto her feet when she heard a different voice "you know, You'll never compete against me. Percy was attracted to me as much as I was to him." Annabeth turned around and saw a girl with a warm smile and caramel colored hair. It was Calypso. "Shut up Gaea", Annabeth yelled.

Within an instant Calypso was gone and in her place was Rachel Elizabeth Dare. Her curly red hair had been straightened and was in an elegant red dress while holding Percy's hand. The two than began to passionately kiss before Annabeth's eyes. She knew it was Gaea as neither of them would do that to her. Percy was her faithful and loyal boyfriend and no way ever would he ever betray her. Rachel was her friend and never, ever would she think of hitting on Percy.

Annabeth slashed her dagger through the image of Percy and Rachel kissing very intimately. The images of the two immediately dissolved into golden ash which fell to the ground and swirled around on the ground even though there was no breeze.

The golden ash, then started to take the form of a person. When Annabeth saw her she had no idea who it was. This girl who was about 22, was beautiful and breath taking. Annabeth couldn't take her eyes off of her. Her eye color kept changing from blue, to green, to purple etc. She wore a silk electric blue dress, that went all the way down to her knees and silver high heels. She had blonde hair that flowed down her back like a waterfall. She was the most gorgeous person Annabeth had ever laid eyes on.

She wasn't a person either, this was Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty and love. Well, it wasn't actually Aphrodite, but Gaea had chosen to masquerade as her.

"Oh my dear, I can see the jealousy written all over your face. You know I'm the one who brought Calypso and Rachel in Percy's life, just to make it hard for you. You did know that right? I so don't approve of you two. I think I'm going to have to meddle a little more, perhaps give him one of my daughters, that should do the trick" Gaea taunted.

Annabeth felt a surge o rage flow through her and she shredded the image of Aphrodite apart with her dagger until she exploded into a pile of golden ash. Annabeth kicked the ash around spreading it as far as she could to prevent it forming into one of her worst nightmares again.

Annabeth ran as fast as she could to get the hell away from Gaea, but Gaea was right about one thing. She was always everywhere and could appear as anyone. Annabeth kept running until she thought she was safe.

She couldn't go any further. Any minute now, she was about to pass out from exhaustion, so she sat down on the cold snowy ground. You get a few minutes, Annabeth told herself while sipping some water out of the back pack Iris had given her.

About five minutes had passed and she had to get going, so she could put as much distance between herself and Gaea. She got up and onto her feet and started to walk until she saw what stopped her in her tracks and made her tremble in fear. Annabeth was petrified and couldn't move because what she was seeing in front of her.

Dun, Dun, Dun!

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