Hello beautifuls! Life's been nuts! I've had a couple of mental breakdowns, but it's all good! So, some wanted more Percabeth and I hope I delivered. I really tried! So, enjoy!

Disclaimer: Don't own PJO.

Has anyone finished HoH yet? I did. My friend is so jelly. She doesn't even have the book yet. Take that Arad! I really want the next one to come out! But alas, until next year.

Percy POV

I woke up early the next day and ran downstairs into the kitchen. When I entered the kitchen, Sam was already in there eating French toast. She scooped up some syrup with a strip of toast and popped it into her mouth. She looked up and cocked her head to the side. "What are you doing up so early Punk?"

"I gotta get ready for a date with Annabeth."

She snorted. "Again? And I'm surprised that she agreed to go, I thought she was practically attached to her designs with super glue."

I waggled my eyebrows and gave her a crooked grin. "I have my secrets."

She gagged and buried her face in her hands. "Oh, ew. I don't even want to know." She finished off her breakfast and carried her plate over to the sink. "On to other topics, where are you taking little miss princess?"

"The island, should be fun right?"

"Sure punk. Why the island?"

"I figured it would be a scouting mission and a date."

She scrunched her eyebrows. "Scouting mission?"

"Yeah, I thought I'd take her around the island and look for a place for our new castle. Then we can have a picnic and do some other stuff."

"Wow, a scouting date. Real romantic Perce."

I threw an apple at her head. "Be quiet!"

She caught the apple and took a bite out of it. "Thanks Punk. Have a good day!" She waved and flashed out of the kitchen.

I started to work on the food I would bring with us: a couple of ham and cheese sandwiches, potato salad and some fresh strawberries. While I was peeling the potatoes, Annabeth walked in rubbing her eyes. She stopped and looked at me confused. "What are you doing up so early?" She squinted at the clock on the microwave. "It's not even 8:00."

"I thought I'd get up early and prepare for our date." I walked over and wrapped my arms around her. "You ready for today?"

She yawned. "I just need coffee. And some food. Then I'll be ready to go."

I unlocked my arms from around her and snapped my fingers. On the table appeared a plate of eggs with crispy bacon and next to that was a steaming cup of coffee. "Enjoy." I told her while I bowed.

She kissed my cheek, whispered a thanks and sat down to eat.

I walked over to the counter and continued to prepare lunch.

One hour later

An hour later Annabeth and I made our way to the stables. I opened the barn doors and walked inside, Annabeth holding one hand and my other hand firmly grasping a picnic basket. We walked over to a stall that housed a rather disgruntled black Pegasus.

Man this bites! I hate being locked up in this stupid prison! Darn centaur! I'd like to see him cooped up in this gods forsaken barn. If only boss were here. He'd bust me out.

I laughed at Blackjack's thoughts. "It sounds as though you think you're a prisoner."

He whinnied and stomped his hooves. Well duh boss. Nice to see you. Wow, is that Annabeth? She looks good. Hey, have any sugar cubes?

"I know Blackjack, and no I don't have any sugar cubes. I just need you to take Annabeth and me to the new island."

Naturally you pick the best looking Pegasus. He flipped his mane and nodded his head to the stall door. All you need to do is open that door. Can't really fly well in here.

I nodded and let go of Annabeth's hand. I unlatched the door and stood back as Blackjack galloped out of the stall and out the barn. He spread his wings and took flight neighing in content. Man boss, you do NOT know how long they kept me in there!

I raced outside with Annabeth hot on my heels. Laughing I looked up and shouted, "Blackjack, you flying is terrific, but can you do it with Annabeth and I on your back?"

He huffed and set down a couple of feet from us. Fine, hop on.

We climbed on and Annabeth held tight to me as Blackjack ascended into the sky and headed north.

About 10 minutes later

Blackjack set us down right in the middle of a meadow. It was quiet with a nice little brook running through a large grove of tree and the scent sweet smelling flowers filled the air.

Annabeth sighed. "How much do you want to bet that Persephone had a hand in this?"

"None, she probably did." I turned to Blackjack. "You can go graze or whatever. I'll call you when we want to head back."

He bobbed his head up and down and took flight, circling two or three times and heading off.

I took Annabeth's hand and we started at a nice pace to the left of our current spot. A couple minutes later, we reached a nice field that eventually backed up to the ocean. I let go of Annabeth's hand and ran to the beach, whooping and hollering. Annabeth came close behind, laughing as she ran. I set the picnic basket down and tumbled into the ocean.

"You are nuts Seaweed brain." She giggled.

I sat up, the waves lapping on my back. "That's why you love me so much right?"

"You're right on that." She bent down and started to unpack the basket. "Mind if I set up lunch here?"

"Nope, go ahead. I think I'll splash around a little more." I waved to her and sank below the surface. Almost immediately, a cloud of sea creatures swarmed around me bumping and nuzzling me. A hippocampus jumped into my arms and started mooing. I tickled its belly and greeted the other creatures. From above, I heard Annabeth calling my name, so I willed the water to propel me to the surface. I popped out of the water a couple feet from her, still holding the baby hippocampus.

"Hey Anna, are we good for lunch?"

She turned and stopped the mewling lump in my arms. "Percy, where did this come from? And to answer your question, yes; lunch is ready." She reached out and started to scratch the baby on its belly.

"Great, and to answer your question, it just jumped into my arms as soon as I was underneath." I snapped my fingers and a kiddie pool filled with water appeared next to the picnic blanket. I slid the hippocampus into the pool and sat down on the blanket and held out a hand to Annabeth. She took it and I pulled her down next to me. Picking up a sandwich, I broke off a piece and popped it into her mouth.

She looked at me with surprise. After she swallowed she exclaimed, "This is really good Percy! Did you make this?"

"After more than 300 years of dating, you still didn't know that I can cook? That hurts." I held my hand over my heart and pretended to be hurt. "You wound me deep Anna."

She stuck her tongue out at me. "Well, you continue to surprise me." She spooned a large amount of potato salad onto a plate and sat back. "So Perce, about the island…"

I groaned. "Can we not spend every waking moment talking about the building of the island?"

She placed her plate to one side and snuggled closer. "Well, I was thinking of having the castle right here; really close to the ocean."

I kissed her cheek. "You really are the best girlfriend."

She smiled. "Oh and Percy? One more thing you should know. Zeus and Athena came to me last night after you left."

I looked at her in confusion. "About what?"

"They wanted me to come back to Olympus and do some designing there."

"So what's the issue? You can do both."

"I'm glad you have faith in me, but they want me to stay, permanently."

I lost my breath for a moment. I swallowed down a lump that formed in my throat. "That's… great. If you want to you can stay."

She shook her head. "I can see that just by saying that, it hurt you. Which is exactly why I turned them both down. And Zeus is now wanting to blast me with lightning."

"You… turned down that offer? But, that's your life's dream! To design stuff that lasts forever, or at least a couple millennium. Whichever one comes first."

"I know, but it's not what you want. And to be honest, this whole designing an island is a lot more work than I thought. Fighting a titan is easier."

I laughed. "Are you sure you want to do this? That was a once in a life time opportunity you just turned down."

She nodded. "I'm sure."

I leaned in to kiss her, but just then, the waves opened up and so did the sky. Athena flew down from Olympus and dad emerged from the sea.

I looked up and internally groaned. "Hey dad, Lady Athena."

Poseidon kneeled, set down his trident and gave me a bone crushing hug. "I've missed you son. Hello Annabeth. Oh, it that a ham sandwich?" He released me and grabbed the food, taking a large mite out of it and sighing contentedly. Athena, on the other hand acted a little less friendly. She gave a tight-lipped smile to Annabeth and nodded in my direction. Waving her wand, she summoned a stern looking chair and sat down.

"So dad, not that I'm complaining or anything, but what are you doing here? And how did you find us?"

Swallowing his bite of sandwich, dad answered, "Well, I felt a bunch of sea creatures concentrated in one area. I used a little bit of brain power and figured it must have been you."

Athena scoffed. "You, use brain power. I'm surprised you have enough brain cells to run together."

We don't fight like that right? I asked Annabeth telepathically.

No, you're too smart to do that.

So you admit I'm smart?

Yes, Seaweed Brain, to an extent, you are very smart.

I kissed her and we turned to our parents and watched them continue to argue. I decided to break it up. "Guys! Enough, you guys fight too much! Can you please just make up and get along?"

Poseidon shrugged. "I'd be willing to give it a try."

"I shall give it some thought." Athena nodded at all of us and vanished in a flash of soft grey light.

Dad embraced me and stood up. "I too must go son. And one last thing. After you left, your mother was given immortality by my suggestion. Currently, I believe that she's very nervous about your well-being and I think it would be wise for you to go visit her. Plus, you might catch her on baking day. Those cookies are to die for." The corners of his eyes crinkled. "And now I must be off. Those sea deities that were on Circe's side completely polluted my ocean! All the nymphs and deities are being so annoying, all day complaining and complaining. I'm getting sick of it! And remember what I said about your mother." He winked and disappeared, intensifying the smell of the sea that was already there.

I looked at Annabeth and giggled. "Our parents are so messed up."

"So true. Now where were we?" I leaned in and we resumed that kiss.

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