A/N: I do not own Percy Jackson

Chapter 30

"Annabeth", Percy breathed.

His angel was standing before him. She looked tired and defeated, but she still looked stunningly beautiful. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, and the memories of her had not done her face justice. Although covered in grime and dirt, her face let off a youthful glow, and he felt himself drawn to her. It was as if he was falling in love with her all over again.

Her eyes shone with happiness and love at the sight of him, but when he reached out to embrace her, she took his hand and gently pressed it back into his chest.

"Annabeth? Why?" Percy asked her, his voice full of hurt. "I'm so sorry. I should have trusted you. I'm so sorry…"

"Percy…" Annabeth said in a soft voice. "This isn't the time for this. The Olympians have been defeated. Only we heroes are left…"

"All the more why we should do this. " His hand shot out, and unexpectedly wrapped around her waist, pulling her into a strong embrace. She gasped in surprise, and tried to break free, but he was too strong for her. After struggling fruitlessly for awhile, she slowly submitted, melting into his strong chest and burying her head in the nook of his shoulder. He felt the dampness on his shirt, and he realized that she was crying.

Heracles interrupted the passionate embrace. "Uh, guys. We seriously need to get going. Kronos is going to slice up my father any time now…"

Percy let Annabeth go, and held her at arm's length. "Do we have a plan, wise girl?"

"As a matter of fact, I do Seaweed brain…" she shot back, glaring mockingly at him.

"I like it when you are angry like that. You look cute."

"Ugh. Just shut up and listen…"

The remaining twelve heroes gathered around Annabeth, and grim expressions were exchanged. The plan was going to be a risky one, and the probability that one of them be blasted to smithereens were high.

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A/N: I sincerely apologize to all of you, whom I have kept hanging on the line. I've just been so busy, starting college and shit like that. I just can't find the time or the thought to write a suitable assault on the titans. I promise you, when I have time, I shall re-write this chapter and include in it the attack on the titans. But, for now, I will just write the ending part, the part that links up with the sequel 14 years later.

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Lightning flashed. The Earth rumbled. The sea churned. The underworld heaved with violent convulsions. The permanent demise of the children of the Earth and Sky, except for the Titaness, rocked the very foundation of the planet.

He got up, blood streaming from a multitude of wounds. Annabeth's beautiful face was filled distress at the sight of his ravaged body. Yet, it was not just the wounds that made her retched in horror.

She touched his face gently, running her soft palm down his rough cheek.

"Percy…why didn't you tell me?"

"Tell you what, Annabeth?"

"That you're a…god…"

Percy frowned at that. "I thought it didn't really matter."

At that, she stamped her foot in frustration. "You idiot…" Before she could continue, she broke down in sobs. "What stupid, reckless, heroic thing did you do to attain godhood? Because of that…we can never…we can never…"

Percy's eyes widened. "What Annabeth? We can never what?"

"We can't be together! It's wrong! The Gods will grant me back my mortal life! I will soon be mortal! And I can't live with a god…"

Percy realized that implications of that statement. "I don't care." He whispered into her hair. "I will give up my immortality for you."

Annabeth broke from his grasp. "It's not your choice to make, Percy. I won't let you give away eternity for me."



At this Juncture, insert the song Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls for greater effect. =) Just a suggestion

"No!" he said fiercely, crashing her back into his chest and holding her tightly.

Slowly, he lifted her chin with a finger, and kissed her softly. To his surprise, she reacted wildly, gripping his hair and pushing herself against him.

At that desolate dark end of the world, which was deserted of all life, he felt a burning desire inside him that had always been dormant pushed its way out and take over his brain. He looked into her eyes and saw the same desire. Slowly, he began to remove his shirt. He could feel her unbuckle his jeans, and in response, he tugged at her own shirt. There, at the Mount Etna, they became one…

(Sorry guys if you're offended by this. I've tried my best not to make this sound porno)

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The heat of the morning sun was strong at that bare, scotch patch of earth that he was lying on. The events of the past night came rushing back to him, and his hand shot up, expecting to feel Annabeth next to him. Feeling nothing, he got up in haste, ready to spirit himself to wherever she was that instant. He realized that he was dressed in only his boxer shorts, and he grabbed his jeans and hurriedly pushed them on. As he shoved his hands through the pockets, he felt a stiff piece of paper. Pulling out, he flipped it around and read the elegant script that he recognized was Annabeth's handwriting. It was written in Greek (but obviously I can't write Greek, so I'll just put it in English.)

Percy,

No words can describe the sorrow I feel as I write these very words you are reading. I won't allow you to give up immortality and power just for me. I know that you probably love me as much as I do you, and I'll always remember the times we shared, as friends, and as something more than that. You'll probably hate me for doing this, but I will move on, and I hope you do to. Thank you for that part of your life, however short that may be.

All my love, Annabeth

Clutching the note in his hands, he snarled and disappeared, instantaneously appearing at a beach before her. She had taken of her sandals, and was ankle deep in the gentle lapping tide.

"Percy…I meant what I said in the letter…I won't do it…"



Tears ran down his cheeks. How many times has she left me like that? Will we ever get our happy ending? I'm tired of this, this never ending chase for you, Annabeth Chase. (Haha Pun.) This was your choice Annabeth, not mine…

"I guess this is goodbye then, Annabeth..." Percy said, pain in his sea-green eyes.

He kissed her one last time on the cheek, and stepped back into the surf. He started to glow, and Annabeth averted her eyes. When she looked again, he was already gone.

"God of the Tidal waves, huh." Annabeth said, smiling sadly."You'll make one helluva God, Percy."

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Nine Months later

"Oh my gosh!" The nurse exclaimed. "What a beautiful baby girl you have there, miss."

Annabeth, her hands trembling, reached out and gently took the bundle of blankets from the nurse. As she held her daughter for the first time ever, she gasped out loud. The babies eyes had already opened, and beautiful, azure jade eyes were staring right back at her. It did not cry, but just smiled at its mother and waved its tiny fist in the air. The fresh scent of the sea, warm and salty, permeated the area.

"That's peculiar. There isn't a beach in miles and yet I can smell the salt water…" The nurse frowned.

Annabeth gently held the baby against her chest, and it cooed happily. Then, she whispered into herear, "It'll be our little secret, Alicia."