The Mark of Athena

Chapter 28

Last chapter and I'm sorry if I disappointed but thanks for all the wonderful reviews and all!

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Annabeth

Annabeth woke up relaxed for once. That is until she went to the kitchen and saw Leo panicking.

“What’s wrong now?” Annabeth asked groggily.

“What’s wrong? What’s wrong?!” Leo yelled. She stepped back a little. His face looked terrible with dark circles under his eyes and rimmed red.

“What happened?” she asked out of breath.

“Percy and Jason they’re gone.” Annabeth couldn’t ask any further because Piper came running in.

“They’re really gone.” Her voice was vacant as she handed Annabeth a crumpled note. She read over it and almost fainted.

She ran back towards her cabin pushing past a sleepy Hazel who just got out of her room. Annabeth tore her room apart frantically searching. Someone entered her room. She didn’t turn around to see who. Soon strong arms held her down.

“Calm down and take a deep breath. And think Annabeth think.” It was Frank. She relaxed a little trying to think it through.

A million possibilities ran through her head so much that she started to get a migraine.

“Why though? Why?” she walked back with him to the living room.

There was no laughter or joy emitting from them. It was almost like when Thalia was gone but ten times worse.

The only times they did talk was hushed and rushed. Everyone was still processing everything. Annabeth was the first to get out of her stupor.

“That boy is beyond dead.” She seethed.

Abruptly, she got up and stormed off to the deck. New York was close. They were almost home. Explaining things would be difficult for sure. Chiron and maybe even the she wolf Lupa would be there. The gods had no choice but to help now. She had been dried up of all her tears. After everything from the Mark, Thalia, Percy, the Doors, and back to Percy again, she was done and ready to end it all.

“What do you think will happen?” Annabeth jumped in fright and her hand whizzed to her heart.

“Hazel you scared me.” She squeaked.

“Oh I’m sorry should have realized you were deep in thought I could tell.”

“When am I not deep in thought?” she smiled weakly. They couldn’t be all gloom and doom. Camp was getting nearer.

“That’s right daughter of Minerva or I mean Athena.” That dampened her mood. Because of that they were gone. She mentally cursed the gods especially her mother.

“Are you okay?” Hazel asked. Annabeth thought a bit about that. She faintly heard lo announce they were starting to descend so they could land.

“You know what? I don’t know. I really don’t know.” With that Hazel nodded seemingly satisfied. They walked towards the area where the ramp was.

“So do you guys want me and Frank to explain?” Leo asked. Annabeth shook her head no. they could do it. The other campers didn’t need to be alarmed especially during the next big war.

“We can do this just smile and we only need to talk to Chiron and if she’s there, Lupa.” They all nodded meekly in response.

Piper stepped up but had no smile whatsoever etched on her face. She understood maybe a little too well what was going on through that girl’s mind.

The Argo II thumped onto the ground below. The ramp lowered. They were greeted with applause and cheers. They descended. With forced smiles. And then they were bombarded with the predictable.

“Where are Percy and Jason?” to that they just ignored.

And finally the question they dreaded to her was asked,

“Are you okay?” that was asked by Chiron.

The laughter and joy had died as soon as they all saw that they were quiet. Annabeth started to nod with a watery smile, but then Leo touched her arm gently. That gesture got to her. Normally she would have karate chopped him but it was an exception. Frank tried to speak but his voice cracked. Hazel tried too but just hugged Frank. Leo started to walk away towards his cabin where everyone made a path and didn’t follow. And Piper broke it all.

“It’s okay.” She whispered only meant for her but everyone heard.

And that’s when she started crying.

“They’re gone.” Piper announced and they stayed there watching as everyone stood in shock.

Percy and Jason were gone-for good.

Okay I know that was a bit vague. I’ve just been busy due to school and my stupid science teacher and I have an English project due on Monday. Loving eighth grade *rolls eyes* Anyways thanks you to all my readers and positive comments. And thanks to all the constructive criticism and opinions that I’ve tried to take into consideration. It means so much to me to know that this many people loved my story. I always smile when I see a new review or my views going up. Thank you again to all my wonderful readers and hopefully I’ll see you soon with a new book:)