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Last Time

She just maintained her steely gaze, "Annabeth is my favorite for a reason. She shows great insight and has good instincts. That is exactly what I'm going to do to you. For your final step you must show that your heart is Annabeth's and Annabeth's alone. There is a difference in love for friends and family, and true love. They say that you can never get a kiss back, but you will go against this theory. You will go to all of those that have kissed you, all of those that have shown love to you in that intimate way and tell them it is not reciprocated. You must denounce any love for them and tell them that your heart belongs entirely to Annabeth. It will go against your fatal flaw of loyalty to your friends, but you must show you are willing to push past this flaw for Annabeth. Do this and you may marry my daughter, do this and you shall have my blessing."

I was confused on what she was talking about, who else loves me as more than a friend or family member? Before I could ask questions though she snapped her fingers and I was alone on an island with the soft breeze blowing around me. There was the smell of fresh flowers and cinnamon on the air. The place looked and felt familiar but I couldn't place where it felt familiar from. Suddenly there was a soft familiar voice behind me, "Young hero, most who come here, cannot stand and need my aid. What is your name?" I spun around and there she was as beautiful as before, with her warm almond eyes and her flowing caramel brown hair. "Perseus" she breathed out.

I rubbed the back of my neck awkwardly, "Hey Calypso."

Percy's POV

She ran straight at me and nearly tackled me to the ground in a hug, making me take a step back to steady myself. I couldn't help it out of instinct I hugged her back. After a minute she pulled back enough to look me in the face, while still maintaining the hug. "My young hero, you have grown so much. How is it that you have made it back to me? The fates have never allowed such a thing before."

I couldn't break her heart yet so I changed the subject, "A goddess sent me back, but I'm surprised you're here why aren't you off exploring the world."

She looked confused, "What are you talking about hero? This is my curse; I'm not permitted to leave my island ever. I told you of my curse when you were here last."

"But the curse was supposed to be broken," I said with a look just as confused as hers, "the gods promised that they would remove your curse as part of my gift. Did they not tell you that, it would've been about a year ago?"

"Time does not mean much here I'm afraid, but many nights ago Lord Hermes did come and say that a great hero had lifted my curse, that is all he said before he vanished. I hadn't heard from the gods again so I assumed it was one of Lord Hermes famous pranks and the Fates were just being cruel. I never would've guessed that you were the great hero he spoke of that finally broke my curse after all of these centuries." She smiled and before I could react leaned in and kissed me. I froze for a minute my brain in a bit of shock at how warm her lips were against mine.

After a second or two Annabeth's face flashed in my head and I pulled back shaking my head. Percy you fucking idiot what do you think you're doing? You gotta stop this and end it, for Annabeth. "I can't." was all I could say as I looked down at the sand.

She looked on the verge of tears, "I'm sorry Percy, did I do something wrong. I only assumed because you came back to my island that you wanted to be with… never mind I'm sorry I was stupid." She ran off down the beach covering her face with her hands.

I chased after her and grabbed her wrist gently to stop her and make her face me, "No it's not you it's me Calypso. I came here to…I don't really know how to put it but…UGH the Fates and the gods suck so much." I stammered frustrated and pulling on my hair in a show of frustration as I started to pace back and forth. How on earth am I gonna do this? It's just too mean. I started walking again holding her hand guiding her along the beach with me, with my feet in the water. It helped me to clear my head usually, but of course I couldn't get off so easily this time, my mind was a jumble of thoughts more confusing than the labyrinth.

She gave a slight laugh at my actions but the look in her eyes was sad, "It's your Annabeth isn't it." I liked the way that sounded, my Annabeth, but I gave her a confused look wondering how she knew about her. She answered my unasked question with another small laugh, "You talked about her a lot in your sleep when you were last here. I'm guessing that this is one last cruel ploy by the gods on me and that you need something from me to save her, and then you will leave me alone again never to see each other again." She guessed bringing us to a stop.

"Well yes and no." I answered feeling bad already, I focused my mind on Annabeth in order to keep going, it was all for her. "Annabeth is fine, thank the gods, but it is a cruel ploy by the gods. Well one goddess in particular." Here goes nothing, I closed my eyes and took a deep breath, when I let it out I opened my eyes and squared my shoulders facing her. "Athena knows that I hate to hurt the people I care about, and in order to gain her blessing I must go to all those I have cared for or who have cared for me and tell them that my heart belongs to Annabeth and only her."

She surprised me by rushing up to me again and hugging me. "You're getting married my young hero, I am so happy for you that you shed your fate and your life is turning out well."

I was shocked to say the least, "Wait you're happy for me?"

She laughed and pulled away, "Of course I'm happy for you, who wouldn't be happy that someone they care for is happy?"

I laughed to, "Yeah I guess that makes sense, and look I'll always care for you, but it will never be anything more than as a friend." That went better than I thought, "As for the never seeing each other again, that is entirely up to you. While this is my last trip to Ogygia, now that your curse is broken you could always visit me in the city. Check out how well my mom's garden is flourishing with your moonlace. Heck you could even come to the wedding." Oh shit Annabeth is gonna kill me if she finds out I invited her.

She just laughed again, this time a true laugh and the sound was intoxicating. "I'm afraid your Annabeth would probably not appreciate that. I would like to meet her someday, and your mother, and see your New York, though I must confess I've never seen the old one either." This caused me to laugh.

"I'd be happy for you to meet them, and to show you around New York." I said, glad that all the hard stuff was behind me.

"I look forward to that day then Perseus, but for now you must take your leave." She kissed my forehead, "You are a great hero Perseus Jackson, go live a full happy life." With that she turned and walked back to her cave. I heard the faint sound of a sob, and instant guilt shot through me. I wanted to follow her and console her but I knew that wouldn't do any good. This sucks.

"Alright Athena who's next?" I yelled to the sky and the next moment I was off the beach and in a large room I recognized.

Well calling it a large room was a bit of an understatement, it was the entire top floor of a building. Through the surround sound there was some Indie Rock music I'd never heard before which was typical in this place. I looked around and noticed that there were some new paintings on the easels. There was one of two people on a beach kissing, one with raven black messy hair the other with flowing brown hair, that I realized was me and Calypso from a few minutes ago. Another one was me swimming in a large pool, with several people standing around the outside in red, white, and blue, all holding stop watches. I was studying the last one which was of 3 figures standing on a podium, but the faces weren't finished so I couldn't tell who one, when I heard a voice right behind me, causing me to jump. "Well go ahead and get it over with Percy." I turned around and my mouth dropped a little with what I saw. Rachel was standing right in front of me wearing nothing but matching black lace bra and panties. "Get on with it, tell me how you came here to break my heart and only be with Annabeth. Are you really going to tell me that everything we've been through was for nothing, and that kiss we shared was meaningless?"

Then she surprised me more by reaching up and smacking me right across the face. It didn't hurt do to my whole invulnerability thing, but it shocked me and my mouth was still hanging open as I tried to stutter a reply, "Rach…it no I didn't…I'm not my fault…you are." She finally ended my suffering by starting to crack up. "Oh my gods Percy, you should of seen your face. HAHAHA priceless. I can't believe you actually fell for that act."

I was stunned, "Um Rachel what are you wearing?" I asked motioning with my hand.

"Oh please Percy, you were the one that interrupted me from getting ready, it's not my fault you barged in here right when I was getting dressed. You can keep your hands and eyes to yourself though, I'm the maiden oracle remember."

"Yeah cause that looks exactly like what the maiden oracle should be wearing."

"Relax it's not like you haven't seen some lace before. We both know that, sometimes being the all-seeing oracle is a little vivid, some picnic you had the other night huh?" she said raising her eyebrows suggestively and laughing again while my face turned beat red. This is why I liked Rachel so much, and why it was so easy to hang out with her. She was funny and easy going and could really dish it out; I didn't have to watch myself around her. It was kinda like she was one of the guys.

I started laughing with her, "Yeah and I see that you still can't stop yourself from dreaming about me," I teased pointing at the paintings, "not that I blame you, I mean look at me who wouldn't want to dream of me?"

"Yeah well maybe if certain demigods would come visit, I wouldn't have to get all my information the hard way. Were you ever going to tell me that you got engaged Percy? I mean come on I thought we were friends." She let out an exasperated sigh, "You're going to be in the Olympics too. Percy this is huge news and you didn't even think to shoot me a text."

"I'm sorry Rachel, we are friends. It's just that I didn't know if I was going to survive Athena's tests, so if I didn't want to get your hopes up in case I died. As for the Olympics, I'm just going down to try out Monday, but thanks for the heads up that I make it. Should alleviate some of the pressure now that I know I make the team."

She gave a little laugh, "Oops, Surprise you made it." She said and we both started laughing. "I'll just have to leave it a secret as to whether or not you win then." She said pointing to the unfinished painting.

"Ah that's so not fair, you are sitting on the winner of the Olympics, and you won't tell me. You know you are like a gamblers dream right, you could get every sporting event right and make quite a bit of money." We just laughed some more. I pointed to the picture of me and Calypso kissing, on the beach it had seemed short and sweet, but the picture made it look like it was heated and passionate. "Any chance you could not mention that one to Annabeth. Don't get me wrong I'll tell her, it's just that picture is a little graphic." I said rubbing the back of my neck.

"Don't worry; she hasn't called me since camp either. Besides if I show her and she kills you I won't get to go to your wedding, and it's gonna be so beautiful."

"Any chance you can tell me where and when it's going to be?"

"Not a chance Kelp Head." She walked up and gave me a hug, which was only a little weird because of what she was wearing. "I look forward to my invitation to the wedding, and I might have to come see you compete in Athens. Good luck with everything, and congratulations again tell Annabeth I said it to her as well. It better not be a dream that I see the next big thing in, I expect at least a phone call." She released me from the hug. "Goodbye Percy."

"I'll see you around Rach, and don't worry it won't be as long a break this time."

She smiled, "Alright Lady Athena take him away, I have places I gotta be."

I flashed out again and this time ended up in the throne room again. I was confused as to why I was here, shouldn't I be at Kristen's. It was just Athena and Hera in the throne room now. Athena looked at me and smiled, "Perseus Jackson, you have done all I've asked of you, and you have passed my 4 tests. Before you argue about your mortal friend know this. I cannot flash you into the house of a mortal without raising suspicions as to how you got there. You must break the news to her that you are Annabeth's, and no one else's while you are on your trip to Miami. I have faith that you will be able to do this, so it is here in front of Hera, Goddess of Marriage that I Athena; give you my blessing to marry my daughter Annabeth Chase."

I was so happy I couldn't keep the smile off of my face, "Thank you my lady, I won't let you down." I rushed out. Then I bowed to both goddesses and sprinted out of the throne room and into the elevator and back home.

Not the best ending in the world, but I'm not done with the whole Kristen dynamic yet, there is still Miami. I wanted to do more with Calypso but I couldn't add too much without losing the integrity of Percy, and that's a must have. I love the Rachel character and I do see her as more of a girl that hangs out with the guys and jokes around as if she were one of them.

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