Gone and Left to Rule |Percabeth AU

Chapter 2 ~ Annabeth

As Annabeth followed Piper to the dining hall , she admired the scenery on the walls. Maid were running around, quickly bowing to Piper and Annabeth, then running off.

Piper opened the doors to the hall. Annabeth couldn't help but fall in love with the grandness of the room. Hers, back in Oceania, was grand as well, but Jupiter's had a different feel. Like you were in the skies and having tea.

Piper sat down and so did Annabeth. A maid came in with two cups of tea and a steaming pot on a tray. Piper looked at Annabeth expectantly.

"The explanation?" Piper questioned.
"Right. Percy disappeared and has been gone for three months. Now, I'm left to rule the kingdom and lead the troops. Most of all I'm with child. Happy?"

Piper just looked at her in shock.

"You. With child."
"Yes, do I have to repeat it?" she snapped.
"Sorry, it's just ...... shocking. I didn't know. I'm sorry. We shouldn't have made you come to the council."
"No Pipes. It's fine. I was looking forward to seeing you and everyone else. How are you and Jason."
"Fine. We were going to get married, but with the war. I don't think we can. I-I don't know what to do."
"It will be alright. We'll get through this right?"
"I-I-I don't know."

Annabeth put a comforting hand on Piper's shoulder. Piper smiled. At that moment, Jason decided to come in.

"Hello Pipes. Afternoon Annabeth."
"Hello Jason."
"Jase! Annabeth has news!" Piper squealed, suddenly eager.

Jason turned to Annabeth.

"I've been meaning to ask you. Why wasn't Percy here?"
"He's gone missing. For about three months now."
"Oh."
"Annabeth! Tell him what you told me!"

Jason looked at Annabeth questioningly, curious of her lover's excitement.

"I'm with child."
"Annabeth! Congratulations."
"Thanks. But it's just making my life worse."
"Oh?"
"I'm in charge of the country. Unless I want to remarry." (He's not dead! Geez.)
"No. Don't. Percy still out there."
"I know that. I just can't lead a country by myself."
"Piper could help you."

Piper pouted.

"Aww Jase. You don't need me? Decided to marry my sister after all?"
"What? No. I just thought you would be able to help Annabeth."

Piper laughed and kissed Jason's cheek.

"I'm kidding, love."

He gave her a smile. Then he sat down next to her. Annabeth couldn't help but grin.

But Annabeth was still unhappy. For three months she lived in the castle all alone, only having servants and maids as company. She was glad was going to move in for a little while. That way Annabeth wasn't lonely.

She dropped a biscuit on the dress she was wearing. She gasped slightly. She picked up the biscuit and put it on the edge of the plate.

The dress she wore was her favorite. It was a sparkly light gray dress that flowed from the waist down. It was a gift from Percy after she moved in. She also wore it to councils and celebrations.

Annabeth dusted the crumbs off her dress and stood up. She turned to Piper and Jason.

"Thank you ever so much for the tea and biscuits. But I have to be going. Piper, come by later?"