Percy Jackson and the Incarnate-3: The Spy Predicament

CHAPTER 2 POV: Annabeth Chase

After Percy revealed himself to the campers, Justin took him inside his Cabin. I understood him. He wanted some time to be alone with his brother. I went to talk to Jason. The whole camp was in the campfire roasting marshmallows, but I was not in the mood. I was now relieved from the act. I could openly show my affection to Percy.

"Jason! How are you feeling now that we don't have to act now?", I said and he chuckled.

"Yeah! That was a big weight off the shoulders now.", he said.

"So, how is life as the commander of Army of Chaos?", I asked.

"More dangerous than being a demigod, but we love it. We were undefeated until Percy defeated us.", he said reluctantly.

"Tough luck. But, I wanted to ask. Have you moved on?", I asked tentatively.

"Move on from what?", he asked confused.

"You know, from what happened before you died.", I asked. He frowned at me for a good minute before sighing.

"I- I don't know Annabeth! It was hard on me. Though we talk like friends normally do.", he said.

"Thank gods, you befriended her. Even when she broke up with you, you were still her best friend. Who knows, maybe she still loves you. But she is confused.", I said.

"Maybe. Annabeth. I don't know. I still love Pipes. But, I am scared. Being a daughter of Aphrodite, she has high expectations, even if they are very low compared to her siblings. I am not the romantic type. What if I lose her again?", he asked and choked.

"Time will heal. I saw Piper. She was so relieved and happy. It may not take long for you both to rekindle the lost bonds.", I said. He nodded.

"We'll see Annabeth.", he said.

"Jason! Come to my Cabin.", I heard Percy scream. We both went to his cabin. I saw Percy with his sword in hand and Justin sprawled unconscious on the floor.

"Percy! What happened to Justin!!", I asked.

"Annabeth! Do me a favor by telling Chiron and Hestia to wait for us in the big house, I shall tell you everything there.", he said frantically. I nodded without question and went straight to Chiron.

"Chiron, Percy wants to see you at the big house. Please come now.", I whispered into his ear. He nodded and I rushed to the hearth in the middle of the camp. I saw Hestia tending to the flame in her eight-year-old form.

"Lady Hestia. Percy wants to see us in the big house. Now.", I said urgently and she nodded and flashed herself to the room. I ran to the room to find Percy running towards it from the Chaos Cabin. We met at the entrance.

"What is the matter Percy?", I asked.

"SPY.", he simply said and I understood. He found and confronted the spy. I so badly wanted to kill that spy. He caused unwanted casualties in the battles in the last year. If Justin had not been there, then I shudder to think about the casualty rate.

We went inside the recording room and saw Chiron, Jason, Luke, and Hestia waiting for us. Percy looked at Hestia and she nodded. She placed the barrier around us so that no one could hear. Jason looked pissed.

"What is the matter Percy!", Chiron asked.

"I confronted the Spy.", he said.

"Who?", I asked. I was so angry!!

"A shocker. I doubt whether you all would believe me.", Percy said.

"Who is it, Percy? Hestia asked.

"Justin!", Jason replied. I was numb in shock. Had I heard it right?