Meanwhile, with Percy and Annabeth.
Percy took her to a secluded place in the woods that only he knew about. It was surrounded by trees, and had a fabulous view of the ocean. Annabeth had just barely noticed the candles and rose petals lining the path, which she thought odd. Then she realized that only one person could have done this. Percy, but why? She was about to ask what he was doing when she turned around and saw him down on one knee.
He said, with tears threatening to come, "Annabeth Chase, we have known each other for eight years. We have fought together, saved each other, even fallen into Tartarus together. You can kick my butt any day of the week. You are the most amazing, strong, intelligent, beautiful girl I know. When I disappeared, you were the only person I remembered, which I think goes to show that my life simply couldn't go on without you in it. I want to make sure that we never get separated like that ever again. I tried to think of my favorite moments with you, to kind of go through a walk down memory lane, but I realized that EVERY moment with you has been my favorite. Annabeth, Wise Girl, you are the only person I can possibly think of asking this next question to. Will you marry me?"
Annabeth had tears streaming from her eyes. She looked into his sea green eyes and barely managed to say, "Yes, Seaweed Brain," before breaking down and running into his arms. He wiped the tears from her cheeks, but they were soon wet again by his own. He pulled her into a tight hug, and soon, a soft kiss.
Too soon, they walked down toward the plaza, closely side by side, hand in hand, Annabeth wearing her new Aquamarine engagement ring.