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~*Chapter Thirteen*~

- - Annabeth's POV - -

It's been a few days since the battle and Percy is still unconscious. My friends have been treated for and have forgiven Percy. "Man he throws a solid punch." joked Jason, as he rubbed his bruised cheek.

Everyone was a little shaken up, but we're glad we got the mission over with and that we have Percy back. "Can we visit him yet?" whined Harper, who was playing with her hair. "I'm sorry sweetie, but we can't. Apollo is removing the serum from Percy's blood, and that'll take a few days..." explained Hazel.

"Pweeeeeese?" she pouted and have us her best puppy eyes, just like what Percy would do. We all sighed and rolled our eyes. "I'll see what we can do." said Frank, who ruffled Harper's hair playfully. "Yay!" she squealed and then ran off into the garden.

"You think that we'll be able to see him?" questioned Hazel. I sighed. "I really hope we can.. I miss him and I hope he's okay." I said.

Piper gave me a side hug. "He's strong. He'll be okay Annie!" she said. I smiled and hugged her back. "I'll go find Apollo and see if we're able to have a small visit with him." said Jason. "We'll come with you too!" said Hazel.

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They found Apollo talking with Poseidon and Athena. When they saw us approaching, they smiled. We all bowed and smiled back.

"What is the matter children?" asked Apollo.

"Lord Apollo, we'd like to visit Percy. Is there any chance that we could?" I asked politely.

Apollo smiled sadly. "Of course you can. The only thing is I have him on so many medications, so he'll be a little loopy when I wake him. I'll give you 15 minutes with him. Come, follow me."

We followed Apollo into a secluded room that had an ocean view. Before we headed in, Apollo pulled us aside. "Now, no loud noises or any funny business. Got it? He still has more treatment to go through." We all nodded and Apollo opened Percy's door.

He lay motionless in a bed so big that he could spread his wings full length and they'd still be on the bed. He had bandages all over him and casts on his leg and wing. He had multiple machines hooked up to him that were filled with fluids. He had a mask on to help him breathe as well.

He looked so peaceful and relaxed, I almost didn't want to wake him. Apollo strode over to one machine and pushed a few buttons. He then removed the mask and then stepped out of the room.

"Percy?" I whispered, and I grasped his bandaged hand. His eyes fluttered open, and surprisingly the silver one had spots of sea green in it. The treatment was working!

"Ohhhh heyyy 'nabeth" Percy said in a slurred voice. He smiled weakly and squeezed my hand. "Whoah- evrytng's reaaaally dizzy" he said, while slightly laughing.

Harper giggled and came up next to me. "Hi Gummybear." she said as she hugged him. He laughed weakly and bopped her nose. "You're here tooooo!" he said loopily. "Heyyy Sugarbearrr."

Everyone behind was trying to stifle their laughs, but it was just so funny seeing Percy like this. "Eyy the crew's here tooo!" mumbled Percy, while he took a shaky hand and saluted to them.

"I had the straaaaangest dreeamm y'all.. It was sooo crazyyy-" Percy said in a drunken voice. He then closed his eyes and started snoring loudly. Harper giggled and poked his wing, causing him to wake with a snort.

"You're heree Sugarbearrr!" he repeated with a yawn. Apollo came back into the room with Poseidon and Athena. Percy was trying his best to stay awake, but his eyes closed shut again.

"Wake up, Seaweed Brain." I said, while kissing his cheek. He opened one eye and laughed slightly. "Fi'e mo'e minutes baby..." he mumbled while his eyes closed once more.

I blushed and then sighed as I got up from my chair. "I think it's time for him to rest-" Apollo was interrupted by a loud snore from Percy. Apollo frowned while everyone laughed. "He still drools in his sleep." I said, and then started laughing even more.

"Alright enough! You've seen him now let him rest!" shouted Apollo, who was also trying to stifle his laughs as well. I kissed Percy goodbye and everyone hugged him as well.

Before I left I heard him mumble "Bye 'nabeth." I smiled warmly and closed the door.