At Mercy to the Sea ［Rewriting］

[UNEDITED] XVI-They got food poisoning for a week

I yawn when the light shines through the walls. I sit up in my bed looking around the enclosed walls of my room.

I gasp.

Why am I back in my room?

Was last night all a dream?

"GET OFF OF ME! THOSE ARE MINE!" The floor underneath me shook.

"Yep," I sighed "Definitely a dream."

I pull myself out of the "warmth and comfort" my bed can provide. It was a block of wood with a thin layer of straw, and a broken down blanket laid on top.

I opened the trap door on the floor and climbed down the rickety stairs, squeaking with each step.

"ANNABETH" Someone shrieked "I NEED YOU TO PUT ON MY DRESS FOR ME!"

I sighed, typical Special Sunday. I get one day of break every two months from Madams Aphrodite's dress shop and that one day I become their full-time maid.

I rushed down the rest of the stairs. In the common room my two step sisters where streaked naked. Tearing apart their brand new dress.

"ANNABETH!" Rosemary yelled, her voice almost shattering my eardrums. "TELL ADELINE TO LET GO OF MY DRESS!"

"NO ITS MY DRESS!"

I ignored their screams and walked into their bedroom. There was two silk queen sized bed with a curtain going around it. On the bed on the right side of the room was the exact same dress they were tearing apart.

I scooped it off the bed and brought it into the common room.

"Mam is this the dress that you both wanted" I called, sarcasm dripping blood in my voice.

"Ewww! What is that thing!" They both had turned around and said.

"That one has a thread of loose string. I can't be seen with that on!"

I sigh giving up.

A faint knock echoed through the common room. Everyone when silent.

My two stepsisters eyes went wide, Someone was at the door and they are nude! For heaven's sake!

They both rushed into their room slamming the door.

"Go get the door!" They both screamed.

I heap with disappointment. It would have been much more interesting if the person outside walked in on them.

I dragged myself over to the door. The handle creaking. I pulled my hood up and opened the door.

Outside the door frame stood Percy. His head held high.

"Mam, it would be my pleasure if you would let me in and introduce the ladies of this property."

I snicker silently at the thought of my step-sisters being ladies.

Well if Percy is playing formal then I will too. "Your Highness it would be my honor to show you the ladies *Snickers* of this home."

I open the door wider and let him in.

On the couch sat my sisters sipping tea.

Did they make the tea themselves?! Last time they did that they got food poisoning for a week.

"Please take a seat, your highness," Rosemary said, her voice ridiculously high.

"I can believe that the prince is here!" Adeline fanned herself with her hand.

Percy took a seat in the corner. Smart move.

"Hello Ladies, " Percy started "I am here on official businesses."

My sisters walked closer to the Percy leaning on his shoulders and tracing their fingers along his collarbone. I could see Percy go stiff.

"We would love if you could stay with us tonight!" Rosemary stated.

"Ya, we have lots of room you can use my bed with me." Adaline continued.

"Hey! WHY DO YOU THINK HE WOULD WANT TO SLEEP WITH YOU!"

I strained myself trying not to point out that it was nine in the morning, he isn't going to stay that long. Right?

"Hey, maid! Stop standing there get him some tea!"

I hustled over and poured some green glob and handed it to him. Our fingers faintly brushing against each other.

He peered into the cup the globs swishing around and set his cup down politely, "I would rather not."

"Annabeth! Look what you did the prince is so disgusted by you that he would even drink tea with us!"

His eyes widen, "Annabeth?!" He muttered under his breath.

He reaches over and pulls down my hood.

"Annabeth, I didn't know that was you."

"ANNABETH! STOP STEALING THE PRINCES ATTENTION. YOUR SUCK A HOGGER!"

Percy looks back at them fairly annoyed. "I am on official business. I have been asked to come and bring one lady to the castle from this household."

My sisters' eyes widen pulling out fans and acting "Dignified" again.

He closed his eye pretending to choose thoughtfully, personally if I was him I couldn't choose which of my sisters were nastier.

"Annabeth" He gave me a smile.

"Annabeth! Why Annabeth!" They both screamed at the prince.

He gave them a smirk. "Cus, she's cute"

He put his arm around my waist and led me outside. Away from the screaming tantrums of little peasants. What?! I know I like to be treated fairly but seriously give me a chance to call them pheasant.

Outside was his horse blackjack it was beautiful. It had long black fur that was polished to shine.

"Come on let's go!"

"Wait" I called rushing off to get our family mare. "If I don't take her my sisters will definitely eat her out of spite."

"Wow, you weren't exaggerating when you called them the spawns of Tartarus."

"Ya come on, I want to get out of here as soon as possible." I hitched my horse. "I'm still wondering why did you choose me instead of my sisters?"

"Isn't it obvious, your cuter" He smiled. "and it's about time I give you the dance lesson I promised you last night."

I smile back, "So, it wasn't a dream!"

"Why, would it be I love you."

"I love you too,"

He saddled his horse and rode with me towards the glistening home of the castle.