*DISCLAIMER* as much as i would like to i don't own Anything to do with the Percy Jackson series all rights go to Rick

Chapter 3

Percy POV

Annabeth and I stood the entrance to the tunnel which would lead us from camp. I looked back with longing, but knew in my heart that Annabeth just couldn't stay here anymore, and that I couldn't be the one to keep her there.

I let out a deep sigh "ready to go wise girl?"

"If you don't want to. You know I would understand" Annabeth looked at her shoes skeptically, as if believing that I would actually leave without her. I raised her head to look into her eyes and smirked.

"I can't believe you would try to get rid of me so easily" I retorted grasping my chest in mock pain. "As long as we're together wise girl I don't care where we are. Thought if we can stay out of any museums I would be a little happier" I added cheekily receiving nothing but a smirk and a slap on the arm. Honestly I make a perfectly funny joke and get hit for it….what if I made a bad joke ….do I still get hit. No wait you're thinking. "EEK. Wait what" I spoke to myself.

I hadn't noticed but Annabeth had tilted her head and was gazing at me in bewilderment. I gave her a quick smile as she shook her head and began muttering about crazy boyfriends and how I must have had some bad nectar.

As she started to walk to the exit I turned and gave one last gaze over the land we had called home for the last few months. A few lazy sentries wandered through the main encampment as the last of the lights went out in the numerous barracks which were scattered around. In my heart I knew I had to get Annabeth out of there, but I couldn't help but feel guilty at all the friends I would have to leave behind. Mainly I just couldn't fathom how Reyna would be able to run the camp by herself, but I knew Frank and Hazel would help out as much as they could.

I turned around to see Annabeth expectantly waiting for me as I jogged to meet her. I raised her into my arms and span her round giving her a light kiss on the lips as I set her down. I grabbed her hand and we left. I didn't look back, I was solely focused on a future with just my wise girl and I against the world. If only I had known how short a time we would have together.

TIME SKIP

3rd Person POV

The pale moonlight shone down on a small clearing. The light only filtering in thinly through the thick canopy of leaves. Anyone could have looked up and seen the moon and given a million reasons why the moon was not as bright this evening. But for those who knew better, they would have said that the moon goddess Artemis was using her domain to portray her sadness at some event yet to unfold.

The sounds of snapping twigs and the consistent beat of feet slamming into the ground was the only alert anyone would have had that two teenagers were about to burst into the clearing. One had raven black hair, which could only be described as unruly. His sea green eyes darted about, reminding one of a rat trapped in a cage, desperately looking for an escape.

Hand in hand with the boy, was a girl with blonde princess curls tied back in a rough pony tail. Her grey eyes joined the males in darting around, but there was a depth behind her eyes. Like a chess player always thinking a number of moves ahead, not just looking for a way out of their current predicament, but also thinking of where to after that, what to get her friends for their birthday, what she really felt like for dinner and what she would say she wanted just to be mean. Pretty standard stuff for a super genius half human with ADHD.

Without a signal both members stopped almost in sync. Before standing back to back and gazing intently at the thick canopy. As if their unique looking eyes could pierce its thick hide, but the darkness of the trees was nothing compared with the beasts lurking in the shadows.

For a few tense seconds nothing moved. The female ran her fingers loosely over the leather grip of a bone sword, as the boy similarly ran a tense finger around the rim of a pen. The wind whistled softly through the trees, with only the heavy breathing of the teenagers to juxtapose the relative quiet of the evening. As time ticked on neither teen seemed to be ready to shift position, the only aspect of their outer character that showed they were alive was their darting eyes and the sharp movements of their chests.

Then from the depths of the forest there came the cry of a wolf. This was picked up by more and more, until the very earth itself seemed to shake with the cries of hungry wolves. As the cries died down, the soft padding of paws could be heard from every direction. Growing louder and louder and the two teens visibly tensed. From every-side of the clearing came an assortment of monsters, ranging from hell hounds to were-wolves. Then a few of the monsters parted and in stepped the worst of them all.

"Lyacon" the male growled. His eyes could be seen swirling in anger. While his right hand remained on his pen (I think we all know what it really is but being lazy (SORRY NOT SORRY)) his left hand slowly drifted towards his pocket where he kept a set of silver knuckles (like brass knuckles but made of silver).

"Ahhh yes Perseus Jackson and his little bitch. You and your friends have caused me a lot of pain over the years especially the roman brats. Today though is the start of our REVENGE!" the monsters all howled as Lyacon finished his speech.

"Awww wise girl he thought you were my bitch." Percy grinned at the female over his shoulder

"Silly puppy. Let's show him you're the bitch Perce" Annabeth replied smirking. "Oh so we're back to this now are we? I've told you before I don't care what Thals says she is bias to girls and you know it!" Percy retorted as he turned to face the girl.

"Yeah, but doesn't change that fact that I'm going to kill so many more of these monsters than you are!" Annabeth shouted in Percy's face.

"Oh yeah!"

"Yeah!"

"Nerd!"

"Fish brain!"

"Blonde!"

"Kelp head!"

"Oh shut up! Kill them! Whoever brings me their heads will be rewarded greatly!" Lyacon growled.

At his command the monsters charged forward, encircling the two heroes.

"Finish this later then wise girl?" Percy smirked.

"You can count on it seaweed brain" Annabeth retorted drawing her sword from its scabbard and thrusting it under Percy's arm, impaling a hell hound who had charged Percy from behind.

"That's one seaweed brain" Annabeth shouted as the two went back to back once again. Annabeth keeping her sword out and Percy with his silver knuckles, and a freshly uncapped riptide.

Percy POV

"May the best demi-god win" I screamed as i jumped into the fray. Bringing riptide down in a deadly arc, severing the cranium of a poor hell hound and causing it to explode into golden dust , before spinning and catching a were wolf in the jaw with my knuckles. I slapped the watch on my wrist causing it to expand into my shield as I blocked a dracnae's spear attack before finishing it with riptide.

I had managed to move away from Annabeth during this fight, and while I was worried, I was more than certain that she was seeing as she was like a super badass girlfriend. As I continued to use the combination of riptide and my knuckles, I noticed that I hadn't seen Lyacon in a while. That stupid mutt, he was the whole reason we were running earlier.

Flashback

Back to when they have just left camp Jupiter, and Annabeth wants to go see her dad while they are still in the san Francisco area

"It's not my fault I have a stupidly large demi-god scent!" I screamed at Frederick Chase. "I am here to make sure Annabeth is ok, that is my only priority and Hades dam you before you will take that away from me!" I couldn't believe the nerve of this man. I know we both have Annabeth's best interests in mind but I knew I could protect her better than he could. You don't save the world twice and make it through Tartarus without learning a thing or two! But no, apparently some stupid were-wolves show up and its completely my fault!

"Well are you blaming my daughter? Is that why those stupid mutts are baying outside my door as we speak!?" Mr Chase angrily spat back.

"That. Is. ENOUGH! Father it's not Percy's fault those things are outside. Okay. They followed us from camp, it just happened that we were the first to leave that they saw. But since we're such a burden! Percy and I shall just leave then!" Annabeth shot back at her father, before storming off angrily to collect our pre-prepared bags before putting a hand on my collar and dragging me out the front door.

"Now what wise girl?" I asked once we were clear of the chases front door.

"Oh yeah now we run like Hades" she retorted flashing me a smile before she began to go Hades for leather.

"This is gonna suck" I muttered as I ran to catch up with her. Hearing the howls and thundering of paws slamming the dirt behind me as I ran.

END FLASH BACK

I re-entered my brain just in time to block a wild swing by a hell hound's paw with my shield, before driving riptide through its eye. How many have I killed now? 12? 13? Let's go with 13 to beat Annabeth.

"That's thirteen Wise Girl!" I shouted in a jokey tone, trying to make myself heard over all of the commotion. Speaking of my wise girl where is she? I haven't seen her since we started this fight. I span and killed another wolf before I saw a flash of blonde surrounded by monsters. This didn't bother me as I knew we had both faced much, much worse before.

Then I saw something that made my blood run cold. Lyacon slowly stalking his way towards Annabeth…and she was too preoccupied with her circle of monsters. I immediately knew what I had to do.

I plunged riptide once more through a group of dracnae before sprinting with all I had towards the now dwindling group Annabeth was facing, but she still hadn't spotted the were-wolf king getting closer, and closer. I knew I had to get his attention, and there was only one way to do that properly.

I threw my silver knuckles. It was almost like throwing a very heavy, very sucktastic Frisbee.

Now for Percy's hints and tips for fighting were-wolves.

Have more than one silver killing thing.

If only one silver killing thing is available, do not throw it. EVER!

Of course I would only go on to write these ideas down after I needed them. I know typical right? Anyways I did manage to catch Lyacon in the face bit. But that just made him come at me. Me who was now pretty much defenceless. Yippee for me I thought silently to myself.

"bugger" I muttered, but braced my body for the inevitable attack I was about to receive. 'As long as he stays away from Annabeth it'll be ok' I told myself, as Lyacon gazed into my eyes with a hatred that could be seen easily in his cold red eyes. I placed the cap back on riptide and put my loyal pen back into my pocket, knowing that it would be useless in the coming fight.

"So Jackson. Ready for your demise?" Lyacon taunted as we began to circle one another. "Or should I kill the girl first. I'm a nice guy, so I'll let you decide." He chuckled manically.

"I'll kill you before you touch her you freak." I replied, struggling to control my anger at the thought of that stupid mongrel harming my wise girl.

"Such a shame. I was thinking of changing her into one of us, and making her a more…intimate member of the pack." Lyacon said licking his lips at the prospect (A/N very not cool with creepy guys doing things to girls so this is weird to think about but was the easiest way to get Percy pissed)

At the mention of this I saw red and charged Lyacon. Though I quickly discovered the error of my ways, as I saw his readying himself to my obvious reaction. It took me another second to remember I was completely unarmed except for the shield on my arm. 'Well here goes nothing' I mumbled as I brought my arm up to block an incoming swipe from Lyacon.

I dropped down and made a swipe with my legs trying to throw him off balance, but he proceeded to jump and I then had to roll quickly to avoid the two claws which would have impaled me had I not moved. I kicked myself back to my feet and began to study my opponent.

'Come on Percy. Think! What does he have? Well superior speed and strength…but you have the looks' (Internal head Percy winks at himself) 'Well that was weird. I just need to get my knuckles back and then I at least have a weapon to fight with.' I could see them glinting in a pile of dead leaves. Unfortunately there was a wolf man in the way. So handy I thought sarcastically. When all else fails charge I guess?

As I prepared to make a mad dash through Lyacon to my knuckles I heard a faint gasp from off to my side. 'No! Annabeth!' I internally screamed as I turned my head to check to see her bleeding but drawing her sword out of the already disintegrating form of a hell hound. A gash along the side of her torso as a reward for all her trouble.

Unfortunately in the few seconds it took me to check on Annabeth, Lyacon took his chance and closed the short distance between us. I felt a wetness spread throughout my shirt. I turned my head to see one of his claws penetrating my chest. I looked up in a moment of shock only for him to close his jaws in around my throat.

I remember pain. The worst I'd felt since the Styx. I collapsed to my knees as I watched Lyacon run off, howling into the darkness. I could feel my vision darkening as I held a hand to my throat trying to stop the bleeding. I could hear Annabeth screaming my name, but it seemed so far away. Suddenly I was falling. I could barely make out anything except the darkness now. A cold blackness. This was to be my fate, an empty darkness until Hades collapsed in on itself. Then from the corner of my vision came a figure. An angel with blonde princess curls and startling grey eyes gazed at me with tears in her eyes. I raised a hand to her face to wipe away the tears.

"Live….I'll see you soon" I said as blood began to bubble steadily from my mouth. I could vaguely hear her telling me to hold on as she held my hand against her face. "Live. I..I Love you. Wise girl" I managed with one last smile despite the blood as I let the darkness consume me…..

Annabeth POV

"NO!" I screamed as I pounded his chest. Stupid seaweed brain! Of course he gets himself killed worrying about me. I could feel the warm tears sliding gracefully down my face. I could see them falling onto his now still chest and all I could think was that if it wasn't for me we would never have left camp Jupiter. Then…then he would have been safe. He would have been alive.

I lay on his chest crying for I don't know how long. The moon had left the sky and the sun had risen before I looked up from his body. I heard the sound of approaching footsteps and drew my sword. Ready to fight off whoever would approach, if they tried to do anything to Percy's body. Then suddenly silence. Annabeth peered into the thick foliage, anticipating an attack. When she heard one voice she did not expect to hear out here.

"Annabeth?" called the voice of Nico di Angelo.

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Percy POV (Didn't expect this did ya?)

All I could see was blackness. At first I didn't open my eyes, but noticed as the pain in my neck and chest receded. So this must be what death feels like. It was like living only, no pain. For the first time in many years I felt at peace. I knew there were no more wars to be fought, no more friends that I didn't get to in time to save. Peace. My time enjoying my newfound freedom though was short lived, as I could feel my surroundings suddenly getting colder and when I opened my eyes I fully expected to be standing inside DOA recording studios. Instead I found myself floating in a sea of darkness. It looked like space, except there were no stars. In fact there was nothing, as I span myself around my eyes darting around trying to find evidence of something, anything. But found none.

"Hello" I called out, almost timidly.

"Perseus Jackson" I heard back. It didn't sound like someone had spoken, almost as if the very fabric of what made up the nothingness was vibrating around me creating the words which suited the deep voice. It reminded me eerily of the time Annabeth and I had spent in Tartarus. I briefly began to wonder if I had somehow missed the underworld and fallen into Tartarus' throat.

"No. No nothing like that I can assure you" I heard the voice chuckle. I began to get nervous as I knew now that this being, whatever it was, could read my mind.

"Where am I? Who the Hades are you!" I screamed out letting my confusion and anger out in one go.

"Ahh good questions. Each and every one of them. To where you are you are in the void currently. The realm between life and death. As to who I am. Well I am everything. My name is Chaos Perseus Jackson and I have an offer for you…..

HEY :D just so you know I have a decent idea of where I want to take this story as I want to keep it different from all the usual Chaos stories. So no Pertemis/perzoe which most of these seem to be, I like these ships but keeping this Percabeth. Also for the next few chapters will be jumping between Annabeth/Percy POV to show whats going on with them both. It'll make more sense I swear hope you enjoyed my story please read and leave some reviews would really like to know what you think :D LATER!