A/N: This chapter literally was just painted before my eyes when I heard the song "Courage Is…" by The Strange Familiar. I ask you all to listen to the song while you read if that's possible, because it really helps the chapter come to life before your eyes. The song is most recognized from the commercials for the ABC Family show "The Secret Life Of The American Teenager." Please read and review. Link to the video: .com/watch?v=PuifTh0kWKY

Annabeth Chase-Jackson sat on the floor of her and Percy's bathroom. In her hand she held the little plastic stick that held the little plus sign that brought her tears.

Take all my vicious words

And turn them into something good

Take all my preconceptions

And let the truth be understood

Take all my prized possessions

Leave only what I need

Take all my pieces of doubt

And let me be what's underneath

"No, the timing is all wrong," she said. Percy had just gotten a better paying job and the construction of Olympus was in full swing. Lucky, for her Percy had already left for work but would be home in a matter of hours for the rest of the evening.

Courage is when you're afraid,

But you keep on moving anyway

Courage is when you're in pain,

But you keep on living anyway

We all have excuses why

Living in fear something in us dies

Like a bird with broken wings

It's not how high he flies,

But the song he sings

Annabeth stood up and walked into their bedroom. She quickly cleaned herself up and threw on some slippers. Even though she was in pajamas she grabbed her purse and scribbled a note to Percy. After getting behind the wheel of her car she sped off towards the Empire State Building.

Courage is when you're afraid,

But you keep on moving anyway

Courage is when you're in pain,

But you keep on living anyway

It's not how many times you've been knocked down

It's how many times you get back up

Ten minutes later she was in the elevator on her way up to Olympus. In her hand she was clutching a yellow post-it note with the two words she dreaded. Worse for her, the council was convening today. The doors opened and she strode towards the palace.

She pushed open the doors and lucky for her only Poseidon and Athena were present.

"Annabeth, what's going on?" Poseidon asked, taking in her appearance of hair messily tossed into a bun, her NYC shirt, and flannel PJ bottoms, oh and rainbow slippers.

She walked up to her mother and handed over the post-it note. Poseidon read over Athena's shoulder. Athena embraced her daughter and Poseidon put a hand on Athena's shoulder to lend support.

Courage is when you've lost your way,

But you find your strength anyway

Courage is when you're afraid

Courage is when it all seems grey

Courage is when you make a change,

And you keep on living anyway

You keep on moving anyway

You keep on giving anyway

You keep on loving anyway

"The worst thing is that it was an accident," Annabeth cried.

"I'm sorry," Athena murmured into Annabeth's hair.

"We didn't even want to but Aphrodite and her stupid powers," Annabeth whispered.

"Oh is she in trouble," Poseidon said.

"Who's in trouble?" Aphrodite asked coming in with the rest of the Olympians.

"You. I'm going to freaking kill you!" Annabeth yelled lunging for Aphrodite.

"No, don't Poseidon and I can do that for Percy and you. Trust me it will be an honor," Athena said.

"What's going on? I don't get it," Aphrodite said. Annabeth strode up to her.

"Oh you don't get it. I really thought you would because you are the cause of it. Thanks to you I'm going to look like the goddamn Goodyear Blimp for the next nine months!" Annabeth yelled in her face. "You screwed everything up!"

The other Olympians gaped at Annabeth. Artemis moved and put a comforting arm around Annabeth's shoulder.

"Honestly, you just had to meddle. They were waiting until after they were married a year to try for kids. This is low even for you," Athena snapped.

"What was the reason this time?" Poseidon asked.

"I'm the goddess of love sometimes my powers can go out of control when you know," Aphrodite said. Athena and Poseidon walked Annabeth out of the throne room.

"Does Percy know yet?" Athena asked.

"No he'll be home from work in a couple hours, though. I spent all day in bed because I felt so sick," Annabeth replied.

"Come on we're taking you home," Poseidon said.

"You don't have to," she replied.

"No we want to," Athena said. A half hour later the three were walking in the front door and found Percy sitting at the counter.

"What's going on?" Percy asked. "Why did you have to see them?"

"Percy, just shut up for one minute!" Annabeth said. "I went to see my Mom, because I'm pregnant."

The biggest grin spread across Percy's face. "Are you serious?"

"Yeah, I also may have screamed at Aphrodite," she replied.

"Oh right, remind me to kill her for meddling again," he said.

"Done, your choice of it," Poseidon said.

"Might I suggest scrubbing your vomit out of the toilet," Athena said.

"Sounds like a reasonable punishment," Percy said looking to Annabeth for reassurance.

"She can start now," Annabeth said running for the bathroom. Percy moved to go after her.

"I've got it. You two find some 7 UP and crackers," Athena said and ran after Annabeth. She found her daughter retching over the toilet. "Oh baby," Athena said rubbing Annabeth's back.

Athena and Annabeth slid down the wall a few minutes later. Athena holding Annabeth in her arms, trying to quiet her sobs.

"We're going to the store be back in a bit!" Poseidon yelled.

"Okay, we'll be here!" Athena yelled back.

"It's not fair, Mom, I'm so happy yet so very hurt that Aphrodite would do this to me…us," Annabeth said looking up at Athena.

"I know sweetheart. I'm happy to be getting a grandchild but want to rip her limb from limb too," Athena replied hugging her daughter close.

For the rest of the night Athena sat with Annabeth every time she ran into the bathroom. Percy and Poseidon took turns sitting with Athena.