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Annabeth's POV

When I woke up again, I was so comfortable that I imagined that I was still at home, that this whole thing with Percy Jackson and the Princess Andromeda had been a dream. Then I felt the ship rock with the waves, and I knew that I was wrong.

I groaned, not wanting to get out of the bed, but I sat up and rubbed my eyes. First time I'd slept well in three days and it was in Percy's bed, of all places.

There was a bowl on the desk, and I quickly ate before walking out on deck. The sun was just starting to rise, but the ship was still bustling with activity. Pirates were tying ropes and making temporary repairs to the ship. Others were scrubbing blood off the floor, whilst others were just lounging around playing cards or sleeping. Percy stood at the wheel, steering us towards the island on the horizon.

I walked up the stairs to him, and without looking at me, he said, ''Good morning, Chase."

"Not 'miss'?" I remarked, and Percy smirked. I found myself smiling too.

''How's your head?''

I frowned. "Why?''

Percy smiled. "I can't have you getting injured all the time." Something told me that wasn't the only reason, but I doubted the alternative.

''Thanks, Percy... For, you know, l-letting me... sleep in your room." I mentally slapped myself for stuttering.

"It's no big deal, Annabeth," He shrugged. "Have you considered my offer yet?''

I had considered it. My heart screamed out yes! but there was still something that made me hold back. Something that told me that Percy wasn't what, or who, he seemed. That somehow, he'd really hurt me. "Why do you want me to join you so badly? To get back at Luke?''

The look on Percy's face almost made me apologize. He looked genuinely offended. Finally, he turned to look at me, straight in the eye. "You think I'm that guy, Annabeth? After I saved your life, you still believe that I'm just using you as a bargaining chip?''

No, I don't. ''Answer my question, Percy. We do you want me?''

Percy abandoned the wheel and walked over. He stood so tall over me that I felt like I might shrink. With his huge muscles and the angry glint in his beautiful eyes, he looked scary. ''I want you to join my crew, because you're smart, and I can tell that you're a quick learner and incredibly clever. I need a strategist, and I know you want to be one. I'm offering you a chance to pursue your dream, be like your genius mother. You can do whatever you want on a pirate ship, with no man to tell you what to do or to show you off like a trophy! You deserve better than Luke, Annabeth! He's a monster!''

I stared at him in shock. Percy seemed to realise what he'd said, because he took a deep breath and retreated to his cabin.

I wanted to go hide in a corner and cry, but I struggled to keep my composure. Most of the crew were staring at me as I just stood there.

Thalia's POV

Standing in Luke's office, I found myself wishing the Percy hadn't taken Annabeth Chase. Luke was getting so mad that it was scary. Nobody knew what Luke did to make Percy Jackson hate him so much, but Percy was a dangerous enemy, as he had proven on many occasions. It seemed like his soul-purpose in like, was to make Luke's a living hell.

"Where do you think he went?" Phoebe asked. "He can't stay out at sea forever."

"I know where he'll go." I whispered to her. They knew my secret, but Luke could never know. He'd have my head for sure, no matter how long we'd been friends.

Phoebe was about to reply when Luke arrived. He sat down in his chair and raised his eyebrows at me expectantly.

"He left, but there was a terrible storm last night. If his ship was damaged, I know where he'll go for repairs." I told Luke.

He nodded. "Follow him, see if you can intercept him. And remember, I want Jackson alive.''

"Of course," I bowed slightly and the Hunters of Artemis departed.

When Luke couldn't see me, I broke out in a huge grin. This was my chance.

Percy's POV

It might've been half an hour before someone came to see me, but I think it was longer than that.

It was Leo.

''Captain, we patched up the hole. It should last long enough to reach Jason's place."

"Good." Leo was one of my best friends, and he probably sensed that I wasn't in the greatest of moods, as he took that as a dismissal and left.

I let out a loud sigh and leaned back in my chair, running my hands through my raven black hair.

Not long after Leo left, there was another knock on the door. I called for them to come in, and it was none other than Annabeth.

''Percy, I'm sorry." She apologized before I could say anything.

In reply, I simply nodded for her to sit down.

When she'd made herself comfortable, she looked at me with those calculating grey eyes. "What did he do to you?''

I broke away from her gaze, pulling out a switch-blade. As I carved things into the desk, I said, ''What Luke did is none of your business. You've done nothing to make me trust you with such personal stuff."

She didn't look hurt like I'd expected her to be, just more curious. "It must've been bad.''

I shot her a warning look, and she got the message. Drop it.

''Uh, anyway, I've made my decision."

I perked up. "Really?''

She nodded. "I'm going to become a pirate."

Oh my gods, finally Annabeth! Jeez!

What do think Thalia's secret is, and what the Hades did Luke do to Percy?

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