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"Oh, dear," I mumbled, walking around in circles, "why does it always happen to us?"

Annabeth ignored me and asked, "Are you sure she hasn't just taken a long walk or something?"

"We are pretty sure," he said, "we searched everywhere. I was sent here and obviously bumped into you guys."

Annabeth thought for a second, "We should help, then."

Malcolm looked even sadder, "No need too," he said, looking at the ground, "as I said, we already searched everywhere; she isn't inside camp ground."

"Well what are you suggesting we will do?"

"Well, Nico and I talked to Chiron, and the only explanation is that Lucy was kidnapped."

"And who would have done that?" I interrupted, "I mean, she is only nine years old, not really harmful."

Annabeth looked at me like I was a moron, "Does it really matter? Any demigod with the blood of two gods is harmful."

I realized, now, that getting in between two geniuses isn't really something I should do, so I just kept quiet.

"We don't know who did it," said Malcolm, still frustrated.

"I think we should wait; do nothing for now," Annabeth said, making me and Malcolm puzzle.

"You do understand that if something happens to that girl, the wrath of two gods is unleashed."

"I do," she replied," but this so called criminal has to gain something from taking away this girl, and it is defiantly not her powers since she is too young to really have any. He must want to gain something from someone else, which means he is only using Lucy as a tool. In order to use her as a tool he will have to make some form of contact with us; then we will make our plans."

"You are right; I will go talk to Chiron," he said, and ran off.

I turned toward Annabeth, "You know," I said, and put my hands on her waist "it's really hot when you go all crazy smart-mode."

"Oh, really?" she said, smiling, and put her hands around my neck.

I pulled her closer until our bodies were completely touching. Then I leaned in and kissed her. I love her taste; she always tastes like mild mint. We kept kissing, synchronized in our own little dance, pushing each other's tongues.

"Wow," a voice said behind us, "you guys should really get a room."

I spun around to see my best friend, Grover Underwood, leaning against a nearby tree.

"Grover, my man!" I said as I walked toward him and gave him an awkward hug. He had been out on a "secret council mission" (which is probably a bunch really old satyrs sitting on the ground in the middle of some forest discussing something environmental) for three weeks, guess he came back.

"Yeah, Perce," he said, "haven't seen you for a while, got held up at the mission."

I made a clear face at that.

"Ah-hem," said Annabeth next to me, "forgot someone?"

He laughed and gave her a big hug, "Well I know you were good, no need to ask."

She smiled, "How was the mission, Grover?"

He looked at the ground a little shyly, "It was alright. It is just that they don't take me too seriously since I'm young."

Annabeth put her hand on his shoulder and he looked up, "I'm sure once they know how amazing you are, they will listen every single one of your ideas."

"Thanks," he smiled at her, "knew I could count on you to cheer me up. Now, I will let you two lovebirds get back to your business." We smiled at each other and he left.

"Common, Love," I said and took her hand, "we should head back to the cabins."

This afternoon, I met up with some of my friends; good to have a little guy time once in a while. Connor, Travis, Jake Mason (from Hephaestus Cabin), Mark (from Ares Cabin), Austin (from Apollo Cabin) and me sat around a table near the armory. We talked about the usual stuff guys talk about, and drank some beer that Connor and Travis managed to sneak in.

"Oh my gods, dude," said Austin to Mark, "that fight with Alex (from Hermes) was totally awesome. I mean, you totally beat the crap out of him."

Mark was playing with a small celestial bronze knife and looked up, "Yeah that was really fun. That moron had no chance after he tried to steal my sword that my father gave me."

"Oh, common," I said, rolling my eyes," Alex is like two times smaller than you; not a fair fight."

"He had to think of that when he messed with me; totally his fault."

"Did you guys hear," Jake started ,"that Chiron caught Travis and Katie doing it after hours in the Demeter Cabin when they everyone were out for the field trip?"

I looked next to me at Travis, who instead of going pink had a big look of pride on his face, "Yep," he said, "you are looking at the man and the legend."

"Was she good?" asked Austin, "bet she wasn't. Demeter girls are too gentle, dealing with all those plants."

Travis looked like his pride was hurt, "You wish she wasn't. Katie's like so sexy it hurts. You are probably just jealous cause you are still a virgin." Travis had such a big smirk on face, probably happy of his comeback.

"Well at least I'm dating one of the hottest Aphrodite girls," said Austin, "We are just waiting till we know we are ready."

"Oh do you want to braid my hair later, Austin?" teased Jake.

"Shut up." He said.

"You know who is defiantly good in bed?" Asked Jake, "Annabeth."

"What the fuck, dude?" I said, glaring at him."

Jake was really big, with light brown hair and dark eyes; Ares's look, "I mean, she is like super-hot, strong, and smart. Athena's girls are always a catch."

"Yeah, Percy," said Connor, "is she as good as they say?"

I started thinking; if I say she is bad, then they will never try to touch her. But if I do that I am lying, and maybe that lie will hurt her eventually, so I decided to go with the truth. With a huge grin, I said, "Oh, she is even better."

"Damn, Percy," Said Austin, "Takin' the best girl in camp who isn't from Aphrodite; no fair."

"I'm pretty sure she is better than most Aphrodite girls," I said, "Most of them are just pretty little skinny girls."

"True words, my man," said Jake.

"I am not just talking about sex," I said, I wouldn't want them to think my relationship with Annabeth was only about the physical stuff, "she is so intelligent, and kind, and the best warrior. Maybe I'm getting softer, but I really think I love her."

"Listen," said Travis, "you got nothing to be ashamed for. I bet each and every one of us would want to have what you and Annabeth have."

Then I realized how a horny teenage boy knows how great love is, "But you also have it, don't you?"

"What?!" said Austin, "is our little Travis in loooove?"

Everyone started laughing except for me, because I knew what it was like. It wasn't funny; it was love. Next to me Travis got all red.

"Do you really love her?" I whispered to him, "Katie?"

"I dunno, man," he said, his eyes thoughtful, "maybe."

A few minutes later the bell that announces dinner rang, and we all walked toward the Mess Hall. Usually, I eat alone, since I have no half-siblings (except for Tyson, but he lives at the underwater castle most of the year), but today Grover came to sit next to me.

"Hey," I said, as he put his tray next to mine.

"Hi."

"Are you okay?" I asked," you look kindda gloomy."

"I don't know," he replied, with a sad note to it, "me and Juniper had a big fight."

"Oh, man," I said. He and Juniper had been together since forever; they are a great couple. "What happened?"

"Even I'm not really sure," like most fights between boyfriends and girlfriends… "But it has something to do with me not being around anymore."

"That makes sense." he glared at me, "Well it does! I mean, you always go on trips for the council, and she always stays here alone. I guess if Annabeth left often and I wouldn't have been able to go with her, I would be pretty mad. Or not mad, just really miss her."

"What do you think I should do, then?"

"Well, I'm no son of Aphrodite, but it's pretty obvious you gotta spend some time with her and tell her you miss her. Just be romantic. Chicks dig that kindda stuff."

"You are probably right," he said, "which really isn't good." He said and smiled sarcastically at me.

"Ha ha." I laughed without humor, "Just look around and see who's got the girl and who's gonna lose one."

He scowled at me and went back to satyr table, munching on a soda can on the way. I went to sacrifice a part of my hamburger to Poseidon, than sat back at my table and ate the rest of the meal in silence.

Just when I was about to leave, Clarisse ran inside the Mess Hall panting, and then she screamed, "I know where she is! I know where Lucy is!"

After her Will came flying in as well, "She does! We know!"

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