Annabeth waited outside Crusty's. When she and Percy had seen their younger selves had spared the Stretcher, Percy had pulled out Riptide and gone in alone. She knew it killed him to do it, but Crusty was a threat. He would not stay dead, as a monster he would return from Tartarus some day. But for now, the people of Califorina would not have to worry about death by Water Bed.

Percy came out, looking grim. "Sorry about that…"

She hugged him close. "No, don't apologize for protecting people. I don't know what they were thinking, letting a murder like him go. I'm sorry though, I know killing a sibling never sits well with you."

They climbed onto Blackjack and headed back towards the Beach to await the battle with Ares. They rode in silence for awhile.

"I see Tyson, whenever I look at them. Or what Tyson is to me. Could possibly be, anyways. Often, they choose violence. The sea can be unforgiving."

She snuggled into his back as they flew, just being there for him. She knew he appreciated that more than if she gave him some long winded speech.

"You're worried about younger us too, aren't you?" She asked as they touched down at a safe distance.

"Yeah, then again I always worry for us. It's kind of my speciality."

She swatted him on the arm. "Glad to see you're feeling better. I hope they are alright down there in the Underworld."

Percy took her into his arms. "They'll be fine, as long as younger me does not sass Hades too bad."

Annabeth chuckled. "Their doomed."

He kissed her and then they sat and waited. Younger Annabeth showed up first, appearing in a flash of blue. She was checking her ankles frantically right after appearing. Annabeth frowned.

"I wonder what's up with younger me. Hope Cerberus didn't get his jaws around her leg before she left."

Percy shrugged. "She seems alright to put weight on it, at least she does from here."

They watched as the younger girl sat on a rock, clearly waiting for Percy and Grover. After what felt like forever, they appeared and Annabeth helped Percy to his feet. As the three of them reunited, Ares appeared on the beach. He had his two handed bronze sword ready to go. They saw younger Percy draw Riptide, though the blade was much smaller than older's Percy's three feet of celestial bronze. She felt Percy tense beside her.

"He can do this. Trust him." Annabeth whispered in his ear.

He nodded. "I will. Go on, younger me. Give him Hades."

*Percabeth-Reacts*

A/N: Sorry, not much to react to this week. I could not think of a way for the older couple to go into Hades and escape again without Pearls. I'm not sure how I feel about some parts of this episode. I think overall the underworld scene was good, but I am surprised Hades didn't go with full intimidation on them. I feel Charon was more realistic though, he would enjoy watching some demigods get tore apart by Cerberus lol. See you next week for the finale. P/S: We totally could have seen Hazel in one of those scenes. Any of those spirits could have been her as they all looked identical. It's possible when we get to Hazel and Frank doing the flashback vision, if it happens, we can see a clip of young Percabeth and Grover. That would be cool.