"That was awesome!" Jake said for the trillionth time as he and his family walked back toward their mother's apartment.

"Thanks buddy, now can we enjoy the rest of our day please?" Percy practically begged his son.

"Sure, but that was awesome!"

"Jacob Elias Jackson, we understand that it was awesome but will you please stop." Annabeth said to her son.

"Yeah Jake, some of us would like to not have a six year old annoying us all day." Luke said as he shoved his little brother.

"Luke, don't push your brother, understand?" Percy said obviously sick of all the talking.

"Fine, whatever."

"Mommy?" Thalia asked her mother.

"Yes sweetheart?" Annabeth said as she picked up the little girl.

"Can we get some ice cream?"

"No sweetie, its time for you guys to start packing. The boys have school tomorrow."

Both the young males groaned as the little girl whined about her not wanting to leave her mother. Percy sighed as he opened the door to the apartment and sent the kids to their room to pack.

"What's wrong honey?" Annabeth asked as she packed his clothes for him.

"Here, let me, its my stuff anyway. Oh, nothing, just going to miss you that's all."

"I'll miss you too, but we have to do this, for our family."

"I know, it's just so hard."

"Trust me, its not fun being alone in an apartment day in and day out. I love going to Olympus, there at least I am able to converse with the gods." Annabeth said a small frown beginning to form on her face.

"It'll be ok, we'll make it through this, like we always have."