Annabeth looked out the window, watching Percy walk back to the cabin with an armful of firewood. She had never felt more...in love. The night before had been perfect. She had escaped from the vampires. They could go back to camp now. Annabeth felt so happy inside. Then, it suddenly began pouring rain. It was like truckloads of water were pouring down from the sky. Percy suddenly slipped on the muddy ground and fell into the dirt face first. Annabeth ran over to him. "Are you okay?" She asked as she helped him up. "Yeah, It's f-" there was suddenly a knife at Percy's neck. Annabeth looked up in horror. Klaus. "Sorry sweetheart, your boyfriends going to have a lot worse done to him if he's on my hit list." Klaus grinned. "Annabeth run!" Percy yelled. He suddenly hit klaus in the face and whipped out riptide. As much as Annabeth wanted to stay and help Percy, she had no weapon. She sprinted into the woods and ran as fast as she could. She didn't look back once. She just kept running. Suddenly she tripped on something and fell on her face. She gasped for air and slowly sat up. She had cut her hand and face running through the trees like a crazy person. Then she remembered Percy. How could she have left him? What kind of horrible person was she? She grabbed a large stick and slowly walked back through the woods. When she reached the clearing, she couldn't bear the sight. Percy was barely conscious, and had a bleeding bite mark in his neck. "I could get used to living with demigods." Rebekah said as she wiped her mouth. Percy stumbled foreward and would have fallen if Damon hadn't caught him. Annabeth got a bitter taste in her mouth. How could Damon betray her again! She gripped her stick tighter. These vampires were going to pay. She charged out, and the look on their faces was almost worth it. She managed to stab rebekah in the neck, taking her out. Elijah came at her but she feinted to the left and then stabbed him in the heart. She and Klaus began circling each other. "I must say...impressive. You have much spirit, young demigod." Annabeth looked him right in the eye. "Most of the time I need it." Klaus laughed. "Yet so much is wasted. Face it sweetheart, you can't beat me and Damon. Rebekah and Elijah will be awake any moment. Just give in." "No!" Annabeth shouted. "I will NEVER give up. You can take me and Percy, and lock us up but we will never stop fighting you." Klaus smile began to disappear. "Alright, I'll make you a deal." Annabeths heart almost stopped. She had made one too many deals in her life. But she didn't really have a choice. "I'm listening." She told him. He smiled. "If you come willingly with me, I'll let this one go." He waved a hand at Percy, who was beginning to gain consciousness. "If you don't, I'll kill him in front of you and then take you with me. Thoughts?" Annabeth's heart felt like it was being ripped out of her chest. She was terrified of going anywhere with these killers, but she couldn't let anything happen to Percy. It was all so unfair. She had just escaped! Annabeth's throat tightened as she nodded. "Drop him" she ordered Damon. Damon glared at her and Percy fell to the ground. Annabeth ran over to him. He grabbed her arm for support. "Annabeth...you need to run" he said weakly. She sobbed. "I'm not fast enough seaweed brain. I'm sorry. I can't let them hurt you" A tear ran down her cheek. She hugged him. "You'll be ok. We both will." Annabeth was more reassuring herself more than anything, but she had to believe that she and Percy would be together one day. She kissed him and slowly let go of his hand before she was guided away by Klaus. She could still hear Percy calling her name in the distance. Klaus let Annabeth get her things from the cabin, but she knew that he was just giving her a minute. Because the moment Annabeth closed the cabin door behind her, she completely broke down. Annabeth found this strange, because normally she could control her emotions. But lately, ever since she had been around the vampires, she hadn't been able to control herself. When she was angry she would lash out at them. When things seemed bad she would cry. It was like they were sucking all of her bravery and coolness out of her. This thought made her even more upset, which brought another round of sobs. But the worst part was losing Percy. Annabeth had always felt that as long as they were together, they could get through anything. And now they were seperated, and she didn't even know if she would ever see him again. This thought horrified her so much that her knees began shaking and she had to lean on the wall for support, and almost made her regret her descision. Almost. There was a loud knock on the door. "We have to get going love!" She heard Klaus yell. Annabeth took a deep breath and wiped her eyes. Then she grabbed Percy's blue shirt and quickly hurried outside. The car ride was long. Nobody said anything the entire drive and Annabeth just placed Percy's shirt on the window and rested her head against it. She had never felt so hopeless. So empty. And that was saying a lot. But losing Percy was so painful it felt like her heart was being crushed. She could barely breathe. The windows were completely black. Finally, after what seemed like years, but maybe it was no time at all, they arrived back at the Salvatore house. Klaus led Annabeth back into her room and locked the door. Annabeth just stared blankly at the wall. She contemplated setting the house on fire, but she doubted that would end up working. All she would get earn was two fangs in her neck. Annabeth suddenly wished that she had a humanity switch she could flip. For the first time she understood why anyone would want to lose their humanity. Because it was the less painful road to take.