Chiron led Percy and Annabeth into his office, a grave look on his face.
"Percy," he began, "you have completed a serious offence. And I know it wasn't on purpose." He added when he saw Percy's mouth open, "And I know that no one liked him" he said when he noticed Annabeth's mouth open. But murdering some one who hasn't done anything wrong does not exactly put you in someone's good graces"
"Chiron" Annabeth said, sounding desperate, "Please. Percy – he, well, he saved the world"
Percy remained silent.
"Annabeth. We do not know if he saved the world. Of course, half the monsters in existence have been killed, but they will come back, and Gaea is a whole other problem." Chiron said sternly.
"Alright" Annabeth sighed, "C'mon Percy"
"Ah, Annabeth, I would like a word with Percy" Chiron said, grasping her arm.
"Fine" she said, "See you, Percy"
Chiron clopped over to Percy's side.
"Percy, are you ok?"
"I'm fine" Percy said, but would not meet Chiron's eyes.
"Percy, please. You shouldn't beat yourself up about this. Guilt can destroy the soul, tear it apart and change your look on life. Trust me, Perseus, I know"
Percy looked up at Chiron's kind, understanding face. Chiron noticed with a chill that Percy's eyes were dark and emotionless.
"Do not trouble over this, Percy. Eventually, it'll get better" Chiron turned and cantered out of the room.
Percy stood motionless, mulling over what Chiron had told him. Then he walked off to find Annabeth.
Percy walked next to Annabeth, and the two were silent for once.
"Perce . . . what will happen now?"
"Wise Girl" Percy's voice was hoarse and sad.
Annabeth turned to him, gripping his hands.
"Percy. Think about everyone else. Thalia, Rachel, Clarisse, and the other nameless…don't just worry over Octavian. I'm not trying to make you feel worse, but you knew them a lot better then Octavian."
"But I killed Octavian." Percy said quietly.
"Percy…" Annabeth said gently.
"I'll see you later" Percy said, and rushed off.