[A/N: First of all, I would like to apologize for the long wait for the final chapter. I went out on a date with my girlfriend. We hadn't seen each other for two whole months. It was perfect.
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PLEASE READ: The next story, DARKNESS ARISING, as I've said, it won't revolve around Percy and Annabeth but around Lester (that's my real name, by the way), a demigod whose parentage is unknown. It might not be a Percabeth fanfic but some of the loose ends in this story will be tied up in there. Some of the mysteries will be answered, so in a sense, DARKNESS ARISING is the sequel of this story. :D
WISE GIRL'S SEAWEED BRAIN
Chapter 30: THE HAPPY ENDING, SORT OF
ANNABETH
"Oh, come on, Annabeth! Seriously? I can take care of myself; you don't have to come inside with me!"
Percy had been complaining all the way from his cabin to the shower room. I told him I would come inside and help him take a bath considering that his left leg was still on a cast and he needed help in walking.
He was discharged from the hospital four days after Poseidon, Apollo and Aphrodite healed him. Percy had to stay longer because the doctors wanted to keep an eye on him, so to speak, to see if he'd show any sign of brain injury – they didn't know that my boyfriend is dealing with brain injuries every single day. When they were satisfied that he was okay, they let him go.
Percy was excused from school, so we were spending our time at Camp. Paul put in word for me to be excused, too. He wasn't exactly a fan of the idea, being an educator and all, but he must knew that I won't leave his son's side so he let me.
It was too bad that Percy wasn't able to compete in the swim meet. He actually had a fan club now, and they weren't happy when they found out that he had been in an accident. My boyfriend even received cards and fruits, most asking when they would see him competing again.
The Goode High swim team, however, still managed to win, even it was two swimmers short. Samantha disappeared the next day after Percy was announced to be out of danger. Nobody knew why. Well, nobody except Percy. My boyfriend may not say it but I was sure he knew something. I saw him once reading a note – a note he hid quickly when he saw me.
Anyway, it was late afternoon and Percy wanted to take a shower. Before, it was Nico who accompanied him, but now that the son of Hades had returned to the Underworld, Percy had to go alone.
But I won't let him. I didn't trust him enough not to fall on his face inside.
My boyfriend, as usual, was being stubborn. He didn't want me to go inside with him, claiming that he could take a bath alone.
"Look, Seaweed Brain," I said, taking his towel from him. He tried to snatch it back but he almost tripped. "Your leg's still healing. There's a good chance that you'll slip inside and you're not going to put me again through those awful hours thinking whether you'll survive or what. I'm coming with you," I said with a final note.
I heard someone smirking behind me. I turned to see Clarisse, holding ahnds with her boyfriend, Chris, smiling maliciously at us. "Aw," she teased. "Does Prissy need help in showering now?" She was pouting and making baby noises.
Percy scoffed. "Aw," he said, mimicking Clarisse's tone. "Can't Clarisse let go of Chris's hand now? Poor guy. I feel sorry for you, dude," he said.
Clarisse glared at him and tried to lunge at my boyfriend but Chris held him back. "Jackson, as soon as you're out of that cast, I swear to Ares I will break your leg again!"
Percy grinned. "Are you sure you're going to hurt me, my friend? I'm sure someone told me that you're starting to warm up to me."
"Lies!" Clarisse protested.
Chris shot us an apologetic look as he dragged Clarisse away. "Enjoy your make-out session!" Percy yelled.
Both of their faces turned red. I thought Clarisse was going to draw her sword but she surprised us all when she grabbed Chris's face and kissed him on the lips. Chris was taken aback but eventually kissed Clarisse, too. Percy was snickering behind me.
"We sure will, loser!" Clarisse yelled at Percy, taking Chris's hand and pulling him away.
I turned back to my boyfriend. "Now get your butt in their and let me help you shower," I told him. I felt like I was talking to a naughty four-year old.
Percy groaned. "Annabeth, come on. I can do it."
"I know you can, but I want to help," I insisted, walking to where the shower room was. When he didn't follow me, I went back and draped his arm around my shoulder, placed my hand on his chest and pulled him.
"This is the boy's shower room, Annabeth. Sure you know that," he said.
"Oh, I do," I said.
We were almost at the door when Mark, a son of Ares, came out of the shower room. He eyd us warily at first the wolf-whistled. "Make sure to be quick, guys," he said. "There are others who needs to shower." Then he walked away.
Percy and I were both blushing. "See that, Annabeth?" he asked. "He's suspicious! The last thing I want is to get you in trouble. I know Chiron and Mr. D aren't around but that doesn't mean that no one's going to report us."
I smirked. "I'd like to see them try." I helped him get inside the shower room and into a stall. When he was inside, he looked at me like I was crazy. "What?" I asked.
"I'm inside now, Annabeth," he said. "You don't have to stand there and watch me."
"And how am I supposed to know if you're okay if I don't watch you?" I asked.
His eyes widened. "You don't – I mean – do it alone!"
I chuckled. "Look, Seaweed Brain, if you're embarrass about being naked in front of me, you should get over yourself. It's not like I haven't seen you before."
His face reddened. "I know. But . . . I mean, you can wait for me outside. No need to give our friends the wrong idea. You know this is against the rule. We can't be alone in here. Chiron will eat us, that is if Mr. D doesn't turn us into dolphins first. Besides, you're the last person in the world I expect to break the rules."
"For you, I'm prepared to do anything," I said. He rolled his eyes at me.
"You know, if you want to see me naked, all you have to do is ask," he said. "I'm still injured, Annabeth. You're going to have to wait until I'm fully healed before we can do anything." He was grinning maliciously at me.
It's my turn to blush. "It's not that, Seaweed Brain!" I protested, punching his arm. "I just want to make sure that you're going to be okay."
"And I'm telling you that I will be," he said. "There's no need to worry about me. I can shower alone. I've done it before remember?"
"Yeah. Well, you have Nico to help you. But he's not here now so you have to accept the fact that I'm not leaving unless you submit." I grinned at that word. "Besides, you don't want our friends to get suspicious of us, but staying here arguing will only take us more time so the sooner you do what I say, the better."
Percy groaned. "You're not going to let me win this one, are you?" I shook my head. "Fine. If we end up taking more time, don't say I didn't warn you."
I smiled and stepped in after him.
Twenty minutes later, we emerged from the shower room.
And in case you're wondering, it was only a shower. Nothing else. But that didn't stop the other campers from teasing us. Clarisse made kissing noises while her brother, Sherman, shook his head and patted Percy on the back.
I lead us back into his cabin and helped him get dressed. When he was done, he sat on his bunk and motioned for me to sit between his legs.I hang his towel on the rack first before positioning myself. Percy's arms automatically snaked around me and I held his hand.
"You're babying me too much, Wise Girl," he said, planting kisses on my head. "I might get used to this."
I turned and faced him. "I will baby you if you want," I said, kissing his lips.
He grinned. "Nice." I settled my head on his shoulder and he ran his fingers through my hair. "Tell me," he suddenly said, "when are you going to give me that sponge bath?"
I looked at him and saw he was grinning hugely. "I gave you a bath a while ago, Seaweed Brain," I reminded him.
"That's not a sponge bath, Annabeth," he said. "Besides, it didn't actually count. If you're going to give me a bath, I want us alone and not rushing up and –"
"Don't get any ideas, Seaweed Brain," I warned him.
He frowned. "Funny how a while ago you were so eager to see me naked and now you're turning me down?"
"That's different!" I protested. "I was just concerned about you. I didn't want something to happen to you. I wasn't thinking about anything else while giving you a bath. Unlike you, I actually have my priorities straight."
"And what's on top of your priorities?" he asked, kissing my neck.
"You," I answered truthfully. "And making sure that you don't get hurt anymore."
His smile was warm. "I can live with that." Percy kissed me again and for a while, I tuned out everything. I locked myself inside the perfect piece of world we had. When Percy broke away, I pulled him back and kissed him again. I felt him smile through our connected lips. His laugh was passed to my mouth, sending weird vibrations to my spine.
We broke away when we were both panting. "You're always making me run out of oxygen supply," he said.
"Oh, you like it," I said, resettling myself into his arms.
The moment felt so right that I could live in it forever. During his time at the hospital, a realization came into me. Percy is mine and will always be, and I am his. We are two parts of one being, take one away and the other will fall apart. He's the one who completed me and I was the missing piece he claimed to had been looking for. It would be impossible for one of us to continue if one is lost.
It may be too early to say, as we were both sixteen, but I knew it's Percy I needed to spend my every breath with. Destiny may interfere but fighting it is something we were prepared to do to stay together.
"Can I ask you something?" he asked.
I turned to him. "What is it?"
"What were you thinking when I was, you know, dying?" he said carefully.
For a moment, the memory of living with the pain of watching Percy slowly wither away came back and almost choked me. I pushed the feeling back, forcing myself to acknowledge that Percy wasn't in any danger anymore.
"I was thinking of those two weeks when you disappeared," I said, reminiscing the days when I thought Percy had died during the explosion in Mount St. Helens. "I thought that history was repeating but that I was actually going to lose you this time."
He tightened his arms around me. "You won't lose me, Annabeth. I will always be here for you."
"Promise?" I asked.
He smiled at me. "My promise is on your finger," he said, taking my hand and kissing the ring he gave me. "I was surprised that you didn't throw this away when you thought I cheated on you."
"I guess I just wanted to hold on to a piece of you," I admitted.
"But now you have me. All of me," he said, kissing me yet again.
I stopped him this time. He frowned at me. "Before we kiss, can I ask you something first?"
"Sure. What is it?"
"Where were you when you disappeared for two weeks?" I asked. It didn't come out of nowhere. Watching Percy dying, as I'd said, brought back memories of living with the worry of not seeing him again. I recalled the nights I spent thinking about him when we were fourteen, willing him to come back. It was the same was what I felt a few days ago, only more painful.
When Percy was out of danger, I began to wonder where he was during that period. He never mentioned somethoing about it and I didn't ask him because I had an idea what happened to him and I didn't think I wanted to hear it, but now that we're together, and getting stronger, I was comfortable enough to know.
"I was hoping you won't ask me that," he answered.
"Why?" I asked.
"Because I don't think you'd want to hear the answer."
"I have an idea where you were, Percy," I said. "I just want to know if I'm right."
"Ogygia," he said. "I was in Ogygia, with Calypso."
I nodded. That confirmed my suspicions. I'd heard legends about Calypso, about heroes washing on her shore and her treating them and then her falling in love with them. "So she fell in love with you?" I asked, already knowing the answer.
"Are we going to fight again if I answer that question?" he asked, his eyes wary.
"No, of course not," I said. "If what we've been through taught me one thing, it's to trust you. I did and I still do. Whatever you say, I'm going to believe it." I looked up to him and met his eyes. "Are you going to answer my question?"
"I think you already know the answer," he said.
I nodded again. "But were you?" I asked.
"In love with her?" I nodded. "Do you want the truth?" he asked.
I bit my lower lip. "Yes."
Percy looked up and gazed outside his cabin. When he spoke, his eyes were faraway, no doubt remembering his time with Calypso. "There was a time when I thought I was," he admitted. I swallowed and kept my emotions in check. "Ogygia was perfect, Annabeth. There were invisible servants tending to my every need. The island itself defied beauty. And then there was Calypso. She's one of the most beautiful girl I've ever seen." I stiffened a bit hearing that. I mean I knew Percy was still a guy and he could still notice other girls, but that didn't stop me from feeling a bit uneasy.
He must've felt me for he added, "But she can never compete with you. She may be immortal but you're Annabeth, the only one I know I love." He kissed my cheek before proceeding. "Calypso offered me to stay. I could've escaped the prophecy. I could've stayed there where everything was perfect but whenever I think about you, I knew I couldn't. I'd rather have an uncertain and unsafe life if I got to be with you, rather than stay there away from you.
"So I came back," he continued. "But it wasn't for the war alone. It was for you, Annabeth. I knew I couldn't leave you. And the moment I saw your face, everything became clear. While I was still in Ogygia, I felt like I was in some sort of a trance but as soon as I saw you, the magic lifted and I knew instantly that I made the right choice. Coming back and choosing you is the best choice I've ever made." He chuckled. "That reminds me of something I saw a few days ago."
"What do you mean?" I asked.
Percy gazed down at me, giving me a kiss. "It doesn't matter. All that matters is that we're together, hmm?"
I smiled at him, touching his face. "Do you still feel something for Calypso?" I blurted out.
"No," he answered quickly. I heard the sincerity in that one syllable word. Percy touched my face and kissed me softly on the lips and I knew, in that instant, that Pecy and I were going to be okay.
I heard the conch horn blowing. I broke away from Percy and took his hand. "Come on," I said. "Let's go get some dinner."
PERCY
Perce,
I know I should've talked to you in person before leaving but I don't think I can stand looking at your eyes while saying goodbye. I just can't. I don't think I'll be able to leave while seeing your face, which is why I decided not to say goodbye in person, but don't worry, everything I want to say to you is in this letter so just read.
By the time you're reading this, I'll be long gone. Please don't try to figure out where I'm heading because as I'm putting this letter under your pillow, I have no idea where I'm going. I'm just going to trust my feet to take me where I need to be – and that's away from you.
Please don't take this the wrong way. I'm not leaving because I can't stand looking at you happy with Annabeth because the truth is, I've never been more happier than seeing your eyes light up when you look at her. I'm not leaving just for you, I'm doing this for myself. I can't spend my entire life in love with someone I can never have. I know I need to move on and the only way I'll be able to do that is if I leave so that's why I'm doing this. For myself, Perce. I know you of all people will understand why. Too many people had been hurt, all because I fell in love with the wrong guy but no matter what, loving you has been the best thing that has ever happened to me.
I love you, Perce, and it is for that reason why I'm leaving you.
Don't you dare blame yourself for my decision, Perseus Jackson. It's not your fault. You haven't done anything wrong when it came to me.
I want to thank you, Perce, for making me strong. Before you came, my life was in a serious disarray. I thought I would never smile again. Nothing in my life felt right until you stepped in and lit up everything like a beacon. I looked up to you for so long, and eventually, like what I always expected, I fell for you. I guess my heart was trying to tell me that from the moment I laid my eyes on you except that I tried to block It for the reason that I was afraid. The more I got to know you, the harder I fell, but also the better I got. You made a better person out of me. You gave me courage, Perce. It's because of you why I have something to fight for now.
I promise that as soon as I get settled, I will call you to let you know how I'm doing, but for now, I guess it's good bye for us.
There's no easy way being an ordinary friend to an extraordinary person. I failed in what I was supposed to do, and because of my weakness, I failed you. I'm haunted by the way things may have been if I didn't do what I did that night. I won't ask for your forgiveness anymore, or for you to forget, I only ask you to believe this: no matter where destiny and life take me, I will always love you with all my heart.
I love you. You will always be my Perce and I'm hoping that when I get back, I can still be your Sam.
Goodbye, my friend.
Always,
Sam
I looekd up from reading Samantha's letter. I had woken up with a weird feeling at the side of my face. When I finally came through, I noticed a folded piece of paper which was pinned under my pillow. I could smell Samantha's faint scent clinging into it and I knew that it was from her.
I sat up and read it. I have to admit, every word stung, but not in the way that it hurt. It was sad. I had lost one friend again. And it's because of me. I know Samantha said that I shouldn't blame myself but I couldn't help it.
The door of my room opened and Ananbeth came in, holding a tray of food in her hand. She smiled brightly at me but her expression became guarded when she saw my face. "What is it?" she asked, setting the tray down.
I shook my head, hiding the letter. "Sam left," I told her.
Annabeth sighed and took my hand. "Percy, you can't blame yourself in everything. What you can't do is make everyone around you happy."
I nodded. "It's not that easy, Annabeth. Do you know what it feels like to question every move you make? What it feels like to know that no matter what you do, you're hurting someone? It's awful, Annabeth."
She took my hand and made me look in her eyes. "Seaweed Brain," she said in a soft voice. "We can't always avoid hurting other people but it's through knowing that we'll know how to not do it again anymore. You can't punish yourself ovger something you have no control over. Besides, how do you think Samantha will take this if she finds out your blaming yourself for her departure?"
I took a deep breath. "You're right," I agreed. "I can't make everyone happy. I have to live with the fact that I will always make mistakes and hurt others, but I will try not to. It's no fun dealing with the idea that you're causing someone pain." I kissed her hand. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to ruin a good day." I smiled at her. "Now, what food did you bring for me?" I asked.
Annabeth smiled. "Cheeseburger and barbecue."
"Ooh, unhealthy foods," I said. "Doc isn't going to be happy with you."
She rolled her eyes. "I don't really care," she said, setting the tray on my bed.
Annabeth fed me. I concentrated on having her with me. While looking at her face, I put an end to the Samantha chapter of my life.
Presently, we were at Camp.
Annabeth gave me a bath this afternoon, something I was embarrassed about. Campers had been calling me either "Baby Percy" or "Prissy" – thanks to Clarisse – while we were on our way to the dining pavilion. I was leaning against Annabeth as she supported me.
She sat with me on the Poseidon table. It was against the rule but since Chiron was off picking up some powerful half-blood and Mr. D wasn't anywhere to be seen, we were safe to sit with each other. Besides, Annabeth claimed that even if Mr. D and Chiron were here, they'd let her sit with me as I was still injured.
After we ate, we stayed at our table for sometime. Will, from Apollo cabin claiemd that he prepared something. There were only about two dozen campers in as it was the middle of the semester so I guess that was the reason why he didn't ask us to go to the Ampitheater.
Will came back with with a guitar. So this was just another sing-along. He strummed the guitar and I frowned. I thought I recognized the tune. I was sure it was sung by a girl. I wondered why Will picked that song up. But it wasn't him who sang.
It was Annabeth.
You were in college working part time waitin' tables
Left a small town, never looked back
I was a flight risk with a fear of fallin'
Wondering why we bother with love if it never lasts
I knew it because . . . ahem, I have a crush on her. Just don't tell Annabeth, please?
On the other hand, my girlfriend's voice was just perfect. It was really sweet. I had no idea why she was doing that but I was lost in listening to her voice.
I say "Can you believe it?"
As we're lying on the couch.
The moment I can see it.
Yes, yes, I can see it now.
Do you remember, we were sitting there by the water?
You put your arm around me for the first time.
You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter.
You are the best thing that's ever been mine.
I smiled on that one. Hearing her say that I was the ebst thing that's ever been hers was totally heartwarming. I knew Annabeth didn't like singing much but knowing that she was doing this for me, really did me a good one.
Flash forward and we're taking on the world together,
And there's a drawer of my things at your place.
You learn my secrets and you figure out why I'm guarded,
You say we'll never make my parents' mistakes.
But we got bills to pay,
We got nothing figured out,
When it was hard to take,
Yes, yes, this is what I thought about.
I thought the song was perfect. It wasn't promising a spotless future for the two of us. It was telling us that there were going to be hardships along the way, there would be fights and arguments and I thought that what made it the right song for us.
Do you remember, we were sitting there, by the water?
You put your arm around me for the first time
You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter
You are the best thing that's ever been mine.
Do you remember all the city lights on the water?
You saw me start to believe for the first time
You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter
You are the best thing that's ever been mine.
Oh, oh, oh
And I remember that fight
Two-thirty AM
As everything was slipping right out of our hands
I ran out crying and you followed me out into the street
Braced myself for the "Goodbye"
'Cause that's all I've ever known
Then you took me by surprise
You said,
I took over on this one and sang that one line for her while looking at her straight in her eyes.
"I'll never leave you alone."
Ananbethw as surprised that I actually knew the lyrics of the song. She was momentarily out of it so I decided I'd better sing the next part since it was something I wanted her to know.
I said, "I remember how we felt sitting by the water
And every time I look at you, it's like the first time
I fell in love with a careless man's careful daughter
She is the best thing that's ever been mine."
For the last part, Annabeth sang again, holding my hand and locking her gaze on mine.
Hold on, make it last
Hold on, never turn back
You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter
You are the best thing that's ever been mine.
(Hold on) Do you believe it?
(Hold on) Gonna make it now.
(Hold on) I can see it,
(Yes, yes) I can see it now.
When the final note came out of her lips, she leaned down and kissed me on the lips. The moment was magical. I could almost imagine fireworks going off the distance as our lips stayed glued together.
Annabeth broke away and smiled at me. There were tears in her eyes but I knew that they were tears of joy. I gave her another quick peck before asking, "What was that for?"
She shrugged. "You sang me a song last winter break. I thought it would be nice to return the favor." She combed her fingers in my hair. "I love you, Seaweed Brain."
I tucked her hair behind her ear. "I don't know what the future holds for me, or for us, but I'm not worried about that because I have you. I love you, Wise Girl." She kissed me again and the campers erupted into a cheer. I smiled at her when we pulled apart. "Want to go to the beach?" I asked.
She nodded. "Sure."
Annabeth helped me. It took us longer than usual, with me dragging my leg that was still on a cast. When we were there, we sat on our usual spot and cuddled together. Nobody said anything for a while. We just held onto each other and enjoyed each other's warmth.
I took Annabeth's hand and played with her fingers. "Do you why our fingers are apart?" I asked.
Annabeth turned to me, frowning. "No."
I grinned. "Well, that's unusual. Anyway, to answer your question, the spaces in our fingers were made so that another one can fill in the gaps." I looked into her eyes and saw the beginning of something that would last forever. "I'm holding your hand right now and I'm promising you that I will never let it go."
Annabeth kissed me. "This is the beginning, Percy. You will always be my Seaweed Brain."
I grinned. "Wise Girl's Seaweed Brain? Hmm. I could live with that."
We kissed again. We were broken apart by the sound of hooves against sand. I looked up and saw Chiron. His face showed relief when he saw me. He knelt on his forelegs and patted my shoulder. "I'm so glad that you're safe now, my boy. I apologize if I wasn't present to help."
I smiled at him, my arms still around Annabeth. "No worries, Chiron. Did you succeed in your mission?" I asked.
"Sadly, no," he admitted. "The half-blood has a suspicious nature. I couldn't get anywhere near him. I would need to send someone soon enough. He couldn't be out there for long."
"Well, as soon as I'm recovered, I'll go," I offered.
"No way," Annabeth said. "You're not – "
"I'm taking you with me, Wise Girl," I quickly said. "I need you."
Annabeth rolled her eyes. "Fine."
"Percy," Chirons aid in a measured voice. I knew he was about to share something important. "It's against my desire to put you through another predicament but while I was scouting near the half-blood's house, I came across someone you know."
I frowned. "What do you mean?"
Then I saw her.
She was as beautiful as I remembered; caramel hair, almond-shaped eyes, fair skin that seemd to be glowing under the moonlight. She had a timeless face. She could be sixteen, or thirty for all I know. She was still carrying the faint scent of cinnamon with her.
Uh oh.
"Who is she?" Annabeth asked.
"My brave one," the girl said.
"Calypso," I whispered.
THE END
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