HEY GUYS! so did anyone else watch Rick reading the first chapter of Mark of Athena? No I cannot wait till this fall. Will be spazzing. Be aware. On with the chapter!

IMY Chapter 16

Percy's POV.

I smirked and pulled out my deadly ball-point pen, Riptide. I moved into the center of the Feild of Mars. Everyone who knew what I could do, so everyone minus Jason, Piper, and Leo, looked a little scared for Jason. Even though, he could probably give me a run for my money, I wasn't to scared.
Jason drew his gladius, and looked at me confused. I motioned for him to get started. Annabeth counted down. "3, 2, 1, Fight!"
Jason flew at me with his gladius, looking a little confused as to why not I hadn't drawn a sword. He brought his sword down, and I sidestepped. He swung again, and I ducked. We repeated this prosses about five times before I got bored.
The next time he swung I brought Riptide out to meet him. Our swords clashed against each other. Now for the fun part. This is what I was made for. Well, maybe not exactly, but it is fun. I swing, duck, slash, sidestep, stab, spin, slash. Jason stumbled. He swung again, and I did the disarming manuver Luke showed me. His sword clattered out of his hand and my sword was at his neck.
There was stunned silence.
I grinned, taking my sword away from Jason's neck. He was sweating and out of breath. I felt great. But, I guess, I also didn't do as much as he did. I just did it better.
Annabeth cheered, causing my friends to laugh. Most of the Romans were still standing, shocked. I held out my hand to Jason. "You fight well. For someone whose been training since they were two." I said. He snorted. "Yeah, and you've been training since...?"
I smiled. "Since I was twelve. But, dont worry. The only reason Im good is because I've been in so many life or death situations, that I learned quick. It was more my nack for attracting trouble, than actual skill." Annabeth burst out laughing. "You can say that again, Seaweed Brain." I stuck my tounge out at her, which only caused her to laugh harder.
People started looking at her like she was crazy. Which of course, she was.
I walked over to her, putting my hands on her shoulders. She had tears in her eyes she was laughing so hard. Annabeth looked at me, her laughter subsiding. Piper and Leo were looking at her with shocked looks on their faces. "Annabeth?" Piper asked. "Are you okay?" She nodded. I was confused. It was like they'd never seen her laugh before... My thoughts trailed off. I looked at Annabeth. "You havn't laughed in...eight months?" I whispered. The smile disapered from her face as she looked down.
"It sucked Seaweed Brain. Majorly. I didn't know where you were, if you were alright, if you remebered me." she whispered. "You've been there for me since we were twelve. I just didn't know what to without you. Without your stupid plans, that always get us into trouble. Without your loyaltiy to save your friends. Without my bestfriend. I just didn't know what to do. I was a complete wreck. Ask Thalia. Ask Rachel. I just- I just missed you alot Percy."
I looked into her slightly teary, calculating, beautiful, grey eyes.
And then I kissed her. I've said before, its like my brain was melting through my body. It was the best feeling in the world.
"Annabeth Chase, daughter of Athena, I could never forget you. I am sorry I disapered. It wasn't my fault and when we see Hera, we can punch her in the face. I love you Wise Girl. I'd never intentionally disapere. Unless, you know, you're on one of your architecture rants..." I said. She punched me in the arm. "Ow! That hurt. Alot."
"Get used to it Seaweed Brain. Im never letting you go again."

FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT!

Me: Nico, what have i told you about chanting?
Nico: Nothing...
Me: Well, Im telling you now. STOP CHANTING.
Nico: Fine fine. That was a fun fight though...
Me: Yup. Percy won! *Cheering*
Nico: Can i fight someone? I wanna look good infront of Marigold.
Me: No! You cant look good in Marigold. *Pouts*
Nico: Is something the matter Glove?
Me: No! No not. At. All. *Sarcasm*
Nico: Is this because I like Mari?
Me: Nico, just stop talking before I punch you.
Nico:*Cowers* Okay okay. Reveiw Gloves story Please. (She might punch you too)