After she helped me put it on I mumbled "Ummm thanks", and Annabeth just smiled at me before putting the dry sheets on my bed. Once they were on she fluffed the pillows then slipped a gel ice pack in side them, she then helped me onto the bed and I flopped back onto the pillows relaxing into their cool softness. Annabeth picked up the blankets, placed them on me and tucked them in. "Thanks" I mumbled my eyes starting to close, "Annabeth… stay…. Here"

"Ok Seaweed Brain I promise" she said kissing my forehead before I drifted off into blackness.

Chapter 5

Percy's POV

I woke up and heard someone in my room. I blinked to clear my vision and saw Annabeth had fallen asleep in a chair, her head resting on my bed. I looked up and saw my mom in my room and she came over when she noticed I was awake. "How do you feel Sweetie" my mother asked pushing my hair off my sweaty forehead. "You're still burning up and you're shivering. I'll go get you another blanket" She sighed and I relaxed into the pillows. As she closed the door I looked over at the alarm clock, 7:25, if I weren't sick I'd be leaving for school and I imagine Paul's already there. I'm guessing my mom was just checking in quickly in on me before heading to the candy store. My mom came back in and tucked the blanket in around me and Annabeth woke up. "Morning Annabeth" my mother said.

"Good morning Sally did you have a nice night out" She asked getting up and stretching.

"It was lovely thank you, now I have to go to work. So I'll see you both tonight and Annabeth I'll ring your boarding school to say you'll be back in the morning." My mother said then kissed my forehead and gave Annabeth a hug and left. Annabeth turned to me and frowned.

"Gods Seaweed Brain you look awful, I mean if you get any paler you'll be the same colour as your white bed sheets" she said sounding worried.

"You're so nice you know that Annabeth" this made her laugh and she grabbed the thermometer and I let her put in my mouth. After last night I'd decided it was best not to argue, when it beeped Annabeth removed it and read it aloud, 39.3 (102.7).

Annabeth sighed "At least it's gone down slightly I guess" she turned to me "Is there anything you want?"

"Can you get me a glass of water?" I asked I mean my throat felt like a scorpion had used it for a nest. She nodded then left to get the drink. I felt bad that Annabeth was spending her last few days of freedom looking after me. Then I thought of Nico and Thalia at school, it was unfair because it would be the ideal way to spend some time with them before Thalia had to rejoin the hunt. While I was deep in thought Annabeth re-entered the room with the glass of water. I sat up and slumped against my bed's headrest and Annabeth helped me lift the drink to my mouth because my hand was so unsteady. I finished the drink and Annabeth helped me lie back down.

"Get some more sleep and hopefully your fever will drop" she told, well ordered me and my last conscious thought was of Annabeth lightly kissing my cheek.

Annabeth's POV

Percy's fever may have dropped slightly but if anything he looked worse than before, and that worried me big time. After Percy fell back to sleep I decided to leave him be and wandered into the kitchen to get something for breakfast and I realised I'd missed dinner last night. I saw some waffles on a plate with a note next to them.

Dear Annabeth,

I left these for you to have as breakfast help yourself to whatever you need and I'll see you tonight.

Love Sally

I smiled and placed the plate of waffles in the microwave to warm up and grabbed a glass of orange juice from the fridge. I took my food into the living room turned on the TV and watched some cartoons that were on. I went out into the kitchen to wash up when an iris message appeared next to me. I looked to see who it was from and was shocked to see my mother Athena.

"Mom" I gasped "What do you want?"

"We need you to come up to Olympus to show your plans for the new throne room" she looked me in the eyes and saw the expression on my face. "You have completed them, have you not?"

I hastily nodded then said "Of course there ready it's just…" I trailed off not sure what to say about Percy.

"It's just what Annabeth" my mother asked me sternly.

I took a deep breath then sighed "Well Percy's ill so I told Sally that I would keep an eye on him today"

"Well you won't be gone long I'm sure the sea spawn will be fine for a few hours by himself"

"Mom a) I promised Sally I'd look after him and b) Percy's running a pretty high fever so I don't think it would be wise to leave him on his own" I said not backing down.

My mother sighed in defeat "Fine, but I think I've found an answer to our problems. POSIEDON." My mother yelled the last word.

"What do you want Athena" Poseidon said then saw me "Hello Annabeth"

I smiled and replied "Hello Lord Poseidon"

"Enough of the small talk" my mother said "Young Perseus is ill and Annabeth told Sally that she would look after him, but we need her up on Olympus for a few hours to show some of her new plans for Olympus. She doesn't want to leave your son uncared for so could you go and look after him for a little while"

Poseidon's expression turned from annoyance at being called to worry for Percy. "Of course I will. Annabeth get your stuff together I'll be there in about 10 minutes." Poseidon rushed off.

"See you later Annabeth" my mother said before swiping her hand through the message. I quickly changed clothes and brushed my teeth. I pulled my blonde curls into a pony tail before rushing out and arranging my plans. I decided not to disturb Percy as he needed rest and was ready when Poseidon teleported into the apartment. I bowed and said goodbye, told him Percy was in his room before leaving for Olympus.

Poseidon's POV

My son was sick. This was not good, I'm just hoping and praying it's not what I think it is. I sorted out everything on Olympus quickly before teleporting to Percy's apartment. Annabeth was ready and waiting to go, when I entered Annabeth said goodbye and left.

I went straight to Percy's room opened the door and was shocked by what I saw. I stood there for a few moments just staring at the frail form of my son then slowly made my way to his side. I looked down at him closely and saw just how sick he was. His normally tan skin was so pale it matched the sheets he was laying on. His eyes had dark black smudges under them and his cheeks had a slight reddish tint. His face was scrunched up in pain. He was sweating like mad and shivering despite being bundled up in 3 blankets. I placed my hand on his forehead and it felt burning hot and his breathing was fast and ragged. I felt sick myself seeing my son so frail and weak and knew it must be killing Annabeth too.

I noticed that his sweat had soaked through his clothes and sheets, so I snapped my fingers and made it evaporate, after all sweat is just water. I snapped my fingers again and I made a sea green blanket materialise over Percy. I tucked it in around him to help keep to cold out and was relieved to see his shivering cease. I then saw a bowl of water on the side with cloth inside it. I felt the water and it was warm, so I cooled it down then placed the cloth on Percy's forehead. I controlled the water cool Percy's fever, and saw his face visibly relax. I sighed in relief then decided to leave him in peace for a little while.

I went in and checked on Percy an hour later. He still looked really sickly but more comfortable than he did earlier. I placed my hand on his forehead, it didn't feel quite as hot as earlier and he was still sweating. When I removed my hand he stirred in his sleep and I smiled at him warmly as he opened his eyes. He blinked a few times then he focused on me. His eyes looked as though they did a double take and he stuttered "D….ad….. is… it rea…ly….. you?" He then shot upright and I gasped in shock. Percy then placed his head in his hands and groaned. I placed my hand on his shoulder and gently pushed back so he was lying down again.

"Yes son, it is me and just relax otherwise you'll never get better" I said worried. The way he reacted shocked me and made my blood run cold. I had an idea of what was wrong with Percy; I was just hoping and praying I was incorrect.

"What…. Are ….. you….. do….ing….here" Percy mumbled. I felt so bad for him, he could barely even string sentences together.

"Annabeth had to go to Olympus for a few hours so I came to keep an on you while she was gone. Now Percy I need to ask you to answer a question, when did you start feeling sick." I asked him and just hoped it wasn't what I thought.

"Sun….daaaay niiight" His words slurred together and he started to drift of to sleep again.

"Okay son just get back to sleep" I smiled at him and within seconds he was fast asleep. That had just confirmed my suspicions. Nobody, especially demigods, got this ill this fast. It confirmed my doubts that the titans indeed have started to get their revenge. Why didn't I think sooner that Percy would be the first to feel their wrath, and since he has the curse of Achilles this was the only way. I needed to get back to Olympus to inform the council, and speak to Sally about moving Percy to Camp Half Blood before his condition deteriorates anymore.