Pairings: a bit of Percy/Annabeth

Disclaimer: I will never own PJO :(

Word Count: 253 words

Author's Notes: took me a while to get an idea for this one, but I like the way it turned out, even if it's short

Summary: Nico finally askes THE question

Prompt: Babies

"Guys?" Nico asked quietly.

The three kids, sitting in the Zeus cabin, looked up to stare at their companion.

"What?" Annabeth asked kindly.

"Well, there's something you should know..."

"Are you gay?" Thalia gasped playfully. He glared at her.

"No, it's just..."

"Spit it out."

"Well, you know I was young when I left the Casino...and Bianca joined the hunters..."

"So..." Percy prompted.

"So she never talked to me about-"

Annabeth and Thalia shared a nervous glance.

"Where do babies come from?"

The three stared in shock at Nico, who blinked innocently back at them.

"Gone?" Thalia grinned at Annabeth.

"Gone." She agreed.

The two girls ran away, leaving reluctant Percy with a confused Nico.

"GUYS! DON'T LEAVE ME WITH THIS RESPONSIBILITY!" Percy screamed.

"Do you think he'll tell Nico?" Thalia asked.

"No." Annabeth laughed. "My boyfriend's about as sharp as a bag of slush when it comes to females and breaking news delicately."

"Bet you 5 drachmas he does." Thalia challenged as she checked her pockets.

"You're so on." Annabeth agreed.

Thalia grinned mischievously and spit on her hand. She held it out for the other girl to shake.

Annabeth looked disgusted, but shook anyway. She quickly wiped her hand off on her jeans. Thalia did the same.

The two girls went to practice their fighting for the upcoming Capture The Flag between the Hunters and Campers, forgetting about Percy. And ignoring his cries for help.

"So..." Nico asked.

Percy turned bright red. "Well Nico..."

Screaming filled the Camp.

Thalia turned to Annabeth, grinning. "Pay up."

Probably my favorite, along with #2.

I'd also like to express my tears at the fact that today is the 10th anniversary of 9/11. If you want to, listen to Nickelback's song, If Everyone Cared. It really expresses my feelings toward this occasion.

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