Annabeth POV

Annabeth has heard of Khione before, but she'd never imagine that she would meet her in person. Which wasn't necessarily a good thing. Annabeth could've lived without a revenge seeking ice goddess terrorizing everyone. Annabeth had to wrap Piper in several layers of gauze to control the bleeding. She remembered when she took a knife for Percy. She also remembered how hers was poisoned. Not her favorite memory. Annabeth thought her and Piper were a lot alike. They took a knife for the person they love, they are very wise, and Piper agreed to team with the enemy to protect someone she loved. There's nothing wrong with that. Right? Annabeth sighed. She also thought about seeing Luke in her cabin. He couldn't be alive. He killed himself as well as Kronos. She had a small bit of hope that he was still alive, but her 'Daughter of Athena' instincts kicked in and reminded her to be logical. That was one thing she didn't like about being so wise. You can't daydream. Your imagination can't go beyond the logical. She walked out to the deck to find Percy talking with Frank. She innocently joined the conversation. Percy saw her and his handsome face brightened.

"Annabeth!" Percy smiled. He held out his hand and she took it. He made some room for her to sit. "You and Frank haven't talked much, have you two?" They both nodded. Even when they had to work together for the ship, Annabeth never really talked to him. Percy told Annabeth everything that happened on the quest. About how his dad claimed him, and he could turn into almost anything, and about every little detail he could remember. Annabeth could tell his ADHD was kicking in. She put her hand on his shoulder, and he immediately knew why. Percy took a deep breath. "Frank already knows a lot about you. I'm not going to lie; you were all I talked about. When all my memories were wiped, you were the only thing I could remember." He gave her a dopey smile, and Frank confirmed it with a nod. Annabeth let out a giggle.

"Percy left out a small detail." Frank said. His eyes met Percy's and it seemed like Percy knew what he meant. "My life…kind of…depends on a stick." Annabeth looked at him with confused eyes. He explained on how when he was a baby, Hera (or Juno) came to his house and told his family that a small piece of wood was his life line. He also said how she threw it in the fire, and how during the quest he had to give some of his life to free Thanatos. Annabeth looked at him with wide, impressed eyes.

"Wow…and I thought I was brave. Frank, that's incredible!" Annabeth exclaimed. He smiled timidly. His big cheeks appeared larger when he smiled. Annabeth shook her head in disbelief. "I still can't imagine everything you've been through."

"Thanks" Frank said. The boat jerked.

"Khione." Leo grunted. He has been steering the boat for a while now. Percy was confused.

"What do you mean Khione?" Percy asked. Leo stayed staring at the horizon and the ground trying to find Camp Half-Blood.

"Ever since she left, she has been giving us big gusts of wind. They are too strong to control. I'm afraid that someone's gonna get hurt." Leo admitted. His mind seemed elsewhere. Piper and Jason entered the deck hand in hand. Piper looked much better. Her face was regaining color, and she look much healthier.

"Piper, are you feeling better?" Annabeth asked. Piper gave a small nod.

"Much." Piper replied. Her voice was full of appreciation. "I actually wanted to thank you for taking care of me. I don't think I would have survived if it weren't for you." Piper gave a genuine smile. Annabeth smiled back. Piper was so down to Earth, like Silena. They wouldn't have won the war if it weren't for her courage. Piper was like that. She was strong, thoughtful, and caring.

"Annabeth! Come here." Leo called. She walked over and looked at Leo.

"What?"

"Is that it?" Leo asked. He pointed to a large field full of people and cabins. Then she noticed something: all the kids were in orange shirts. Annabeth smiled.

"Yeah, it is." Annabeth looked at it admiringly. Then she noticed something: all the people were running, and they had their weapons out. Annabeth shook her head. "Lower the ship!" She commanded sternly. The ship descended a little and Annabeth didn't like what she saw. "Percy!" She called. He ran to her, and when he saw what was happening his face hardened.

"No. NO!" Percy shook his head.

"Porphyrion." Annabeth said grimly. "Zeus shot a bolt, and Hercules finished him off."

"Of course." Percy remarked. "That overweight troll isn't going to destroy my home! Leo lowered the ship completely. This guy's gonna get a taste of Poseidon."