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~ThreeOlympianGoddesses

Percy Jackson and Annabeth Chase stood huddling together on Half-Blood Hill. Annabeth had a somber countenance on her face, but who wouldn't be when your boyfriend was about to leave on a dangerous quest and you wouldn't be there to save his butt?

Percy consoled a solemn Annabeth, trying to convince her that he was going to be alright and to stop acting like his mom. Annabeth knew Percy was trying to lighten the mood, but it didn't help one bit.

"Annabeth, really, I'm going to be fine!" Percy shouted, exasperated. She stayed silent, quietly doubting that he was right.

"Annabeth Chase, stop it! This is the last time I get to see you before I go, and I don't want this to end in a fight," Percy told her.

Annabeth sighed dramatically. "I can't help it, alright!"

Percy just gave her a hug. "I don't want to leave, but someone needs me to save them."

"Good luck then, Seaweed Brain." Annabeth tried her best not to cry, because she didn't want him to feel sad before he went on the quest. She knew from experience that Percy liked it best to be clear-minded on a quest, though that rarely happened. He needed focus.

"Would you look at that?" Percy suddenly pulled away, grinning.

Annabeth followed his gaze. It was nothing special, just a random pine tree with three full branches and the rest bare. She looked at him, confused.

"What?" Annabeth asked.

Percy took her hand as they walked over to the tree. Carved into the tree from a couple years ago was "A.C. + P.J."

"I wrote it when I was thirteen," he laughed.

Annabeth just smiled. She wanted to capture this moment. She needed something more to hold her through when Percy wasn't there.

Tall dark and superman,
He puts papers in his briefcase and drives away
To save the world or go to work
It's the same thing to me.

Annabeth's POV

"But are you sure that you're going to be okay alone on this one? Well, besides Grover?" I asked, hoping that he would invite me to go along. I knew he wouldn't, but hey, a girl can dream, can't she?

I didn't want him to go at all. You see, Chiron said that there was an important quest that Percy and Grover had to go on. All I knew was that it was going to be risky. Rachel, the Oracle and one of my best friends, told me that this had to do with an island and a prisoner. I definitely had no idea, and the worst part was, Percy wouldn't tell me anything. For once in his life, Percy had kept a secret.

"Wise Girl, I'll be just fine. You know that, right?" he questioned.

I sighed. Honestly, I didn't know. Obviously, Percy was psyched! I mean, this was his first mission since last year with Jason and Piper.

"Yeah, I know," I lied.

"Okay. Don't worry. I'll be back sooner than you think...Trust me, and don't forget Iris-messages," he replied.

"I'll miss you," I murmured. I gave him a tight hug, and we stayed like that for a while.

"Percy!" Grover called. He was galloping over, satyr-style. "Let's go, man!"

"Bye," I said, quickly releasing my arms. Percy grabbed my hands and I forced myself not to look at him.

"Annabeth." I gave up and stared into those sea-green eyes that I had known for so long. "I'll think about you-a lot. Believe me." He gently kissed my cheek.

And just when I wanted to cry, I turned and walked away, crossing my arms over my chest. "Go save the world, okay?" I was still really upset. I had been planning on spending my spring break with him. I had planned a whole Disneyland trip, but whatever...This mission had better be important.

I dared myself to look back. Percy was still watching me, hurt flashing in those eyes. Finally, he left, and with one more meaningful glance back at me, Percy disappeared behind the hill.

Kind of different from our usual humor, and a little OOC, but it's only the start. Keep checking for the next chapter!

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