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Chapter Twelve

Luke's POV

I scowled. Damn it. It looks like Percy did ditch Annabeth after all. That punk's not here yet. Ok. I'll give him three more hours and after that if he isn't here I'll toss her overboard. I glanced at the bounded and gagged shape in the corner. For a moment there guilt washed over me. She released me and this was what I did to repay her. I sighed. I should have discarded my conscience long ago but I do have perhaps a teeny weeny itsy bitsy small soft spot for her. I turned and strode into my cabin and grabbing some soda and a box of pizza, I un-gagged her and loosened the knots at her wrist so that she could eat. I tossed the Pizza and Soda at her.

"Go to Hades, Luke."

"Come on, Annabeth. You haven't eaten for nearly a day. You must be hungry. How can Percy save you when you are dead?"

"I already told you, Luke. Percy won't come. You should have gone for his new girlfriend, Andromeda!"

Annabeth immediately regretted saying that. By doing this she was revealing to Luke how he could get to Percy, and even though Percy didn't love her she still loved him. It was just her loathing for Andromeda and her Jealousy that clouded her better judgment.

"Did anyone say my name?" a strangely familiar lilting voice said.

Annabeth gasped. Standing behind Luke was Percy's girlfriend, Andromeda.

"You see Annabeth, I already have her. She just wants Percy. After he helps us destroy the Gods, she can have him. He is the Hero of the prophecy; I just need to bring him over to our side. Maybe Andromeda here can give me a hand."

Luke grinned evilly. That was when Andromeda spoke.

"You have no idea how lucky you are. He loves you, didn't you realized that? Percy loves you. But all that will change when you are dead. When he mourns for you, I'll be there to comfort him. Sooner or later he'll fall in love with me."

Luke turned and frowned at Andromeda. "I don't intend to kill her. Maybe, not yet. If I kill her Percy will be too mad to listen to me."

"Ok whatever but I'll kill her myself after we're done with her."

"You'll have to make it seems like it was an accident. He'll never love you if you kill her, idiot."

"I'm good at accidents."

Luke frowned and cocked his head. Then, he grinned. "It looks like we're in for some company. Lover-boy is here."

Annabeth gasped. "He came?" Tears filled her eyes. She didn't know whether they were tears of anxiety or Happiness.

"Get out of sight, Andromeda. Go back to Atlantis first."

"Alright."

Percy POV

As I neared the ship, I caught sight of the statue of a girl tied to a rock, waiting to be eaten and a terrified expression on her face.

"Andromeda…" I thought. Maybe I was too harsh on her when I just went of like that. I'll just apologize to her later.

"Percy! Bro! What took you so long?"

I glanced up and saw Luke grinning at me, waving. His appearance had not changed much. He still looked terrible. He gestured to two Dracaena and they brought forth a tied and gagged Annabeth. Her eyes were filled with emotion and tears, and seeing her crying enraged me.

"Luke you fucker! How could you do this to Annabeth? After she released you? You're not human! You're a monster!"

Luke smiled at me evilly. "Wow. What a pleasant greeting."

His smug demeanor enraged me further. I willed the ocean to rise, and a huge water sprout lifted the chariot up and I drew level to Luke. Luke looked surprised and he immediately sprang to Annabeth, backbiter at her throat.

"Luke you coward! Using Annabeth as a shield? A real hero, indeed." I sneered. "If you have any courage fight me one-to-one!"

"Percy my man. How many times do you want me to kick your ass? Remember the last two times?" he paused, a sudden idea coming to mind.

"How about I make you a deal Percy, I fight you one-on-one. If you win, you can take Annabeth. If you lose, you join my side and fight for me! Either way, you can get dear Annabeth here." He pinched her cheek.

"See Percy? Either way we are all happy. I'm a very reasonable guy. You and Annabeth can kiss and smooch and make out and everything is rosy and peachy and we all go home happy."

I glanced at Annabeth, and her eyes were only sending one message, which was "NO". I contemplated.

"Alright."

Luke grinned triumphantly. "I knew you would come around looking things my way Percy my man. But first, you'll have to swear by the River Styx. A hero should always keep his word."

Luke repeated what he said, and I after him. Then, we both said," I swear by the River Styx, all the gods of Olympia, and all that I hold dear, that I shall honor this agreement, and should I fail to fulfill my side of the bargain, death shall claim me."

At this point Annabeth eyes brimmed over with tears, pleading for me to stop. However, it was too late. Luke grinned and readied backbiter. One of his henchmen threw him a shield. I hopped of the Chariot and onto the deck, uncapping Riptide and tapped my wristwatch, which unfolded into a beautiful shield.

"Let's do this thing."

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