There's something older than Kronos out there, and I'm not sure what it is"
"A titan?" asked Nico
"Much worse" shivered Rachel "much, much worse"
"You can't go…don't leave me to lead the quest" Annabeth said
"I have to Annabeth" argued Percy
"Why…for the wizards, what do they mean to you?" asked Annabeth
"For my mom Annabeth" Percy's voice lowered "I need to find her"
"Won't you stay for longer?" asked Annabeth
"I need to go" protested Percy
"If you go…if you leave me, we're over…" Annabeth said
"Annabeth please…" begged Percy
"We're over…for now, at least until you come back and I've made up my mind" Annabeth said looking down.
"Annabeth…" Percy's voice was breaking "I have to go…this is my way of saving both you and my mom. With me gone, you're not in danger of a monster smelling me. Annabeth…Please"
"We're done for now Percy" said Annabeth
"I can take that" Percy said
Annabeth ignored him, walking back upstairs with a scowl on her face.
"Hey guys" greeted Rachel as Percy and Annabeth emerged on deck "What's decided?"
"I'm taking both of you, I'll ask for a ride for you guys" Percy said not looking at anyone in the face
"Good luck Percy" murmured Thalia under her breath
Percy nodded acknowledging Thalia's comment "Get packed guys, we're heading out today"