A/N Thanks for the reviews everyone. I have some comments for every review :)
Zoe Nightshade - Hi, I have to use POV - later on there is something that only Annabeth knows that really affects the story....
WiseGirl - Thanks :)
PJO - Hi, thanks for your comment. Don't worry, chapter 2 is the only short chapter. :) The rest are all 500 words plus - I promise.
Chapter Three
Percy POV
I ran and ran and ran, and didn't stop until I came to Central Park. I knew that Annabeth was probably chasing after me right now, but I wanted some time alone. Seeing the lake (A/N I have never been to NY or Central Park so I don't know if there even is a lake there. But there probably is.... I think) in front of me, I dived straight in.
I swam down deeper and deeper, until I could see that people above were trying to find me. I didn't want to be found right now.
Suddenly there was a splash as someone dove in after me. I froze in the water, and looked up. It was Annabeth! Why was she coming to rescue me? After all - she knows I am safe down here.
I let her drag me back up to the surface but didn't will myself to get wet, why bother? I reached up and pulled myself out of the lake. "Thanks Annabeth." I snapped before sitting down on a park bench.
"Hey Percy, look... your Mam's really worried about you. You don't have to become immortal if you don't want to you know. But your Mam says she won't mind if you decide to. And I'll do whatever you do..."
"I guess... Annabeth. Do you want to?" I asked. She nodded, "I could build great monuments and we could...." she blushed.
I nodded; it was settled, we were going to become immortal.
I turned around and looked at Annabeth; "Why don't we go and see Zeus now... Get it over with..." I whispered. She sighed and looked upset. "Are you even going to tell your Mam?".
I shook my head, "I can visit her even if I will be immortal. It won't change me." Annabeth gave me a withering look, but didn't argue.
Annabeth looked at her watch, as we walked back to the Empire State building. I saw my Mam still waiting for me outside; Annabeth persuaded me to go talk to her.
"Promise me you will come straight back after... Promise me you will still be you? Please..." she begged. I hugged her and nodded.
Me and Annabeth held hands, shaking, and showed the guard our pass. We walked to the throne room and saw Zeus. He coughed and then stood.
"Do you pledge to follow the gods? Do you wish to become immortal?" we both nodded.
Suddenly, a bright blue light enveloped us. I felt so dizzy, and heard Zeus call out, "You'll be immortal in 24 hrs if you can cope with this...".
Me and Annabeth staggered down to the elevator, and pressed the button. By the time we stepped out into the fresh air, we were nearly unconcious.
I heard my mother's voice asking if I was alright.
"What have they done to you?" she screeched, and Paul Blofis was standing next to her, utterly confused.
Then something amazing happened.
Blue fairy lights seemed to twinkle all over my Mum.