Chapter 1: Fireworks in the Sky

"Stars can't shine without darkness"

AN: Hey guys! So, I'm kinda new here, at least at writing fanfics. I just thought of this idea and one thing let one piece fall with the other. Sorry, getting a bit philosophical. I hope you like it though! So without further ado, let me present That Wish upon That Star!

Synopsis:

21- year old Annabeth Chase suddenly dreams of that time where her 7- year old self wished for a perfect life when the meteor shower lights up the dark San Francisco skies. What if, her wishes were about to come true with the help of a green-eyed celestial star?

-05-31-17—8-11-

She remembered it clearly, every single detail without blemish.

It was rather odd, she thought, that I would dream of it…... especially now. Annabeth glanced at her clock which read 7:23 AM. She blinked and rubbed her eyes furiously, before jumping out of bed and grabbing her towel and heading for the bathroom. She yanked at the knob, and found it locked. She cursed her rotten luck.

"Piper! I'm late! Hurry up or I swear to the gods I will break down this door and throw you to the streets!" she shrieked.

"Alright! Stop banging on the poor door it's going to break down under all that force anyway!" Piper grumbled from inside.

A new voice resonated from the kitchens. "Well, someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed." She turned and saw Hazel grinning and holding a pan with a pancake in it. "You know; your voice could be heard for miles away." Annabeth grimaced and toned down her voice. "Sorry Hazel, it's just that my interview is today and I had this dream and I woke up late and I need to hurry….and I'm rambling" she muttered.

"Well, Mademoiselle Chase I have heeded your call and stepped out of the rooms of comfort." A voice filled with fake accent and sarcasm called behind her.

"Sorry Piper!" Annabeth called as she claimed the bathroom. "I'll make it up to you later!" She heard a faint reply of yeah whatever as the door closed behind her.

Annabeth, Piper and Hazel were cousins; and because the rent on New York was costly, the girls decided to live in the same flat, as they helped each other out. Hazel was currently working on a local jewelry shop while Piper was a theater prodigy and was currently an assistant of a director. Annabeth worked part-time at a fine-dining restaurant as she scrabbled to get to her job interviews in hopes of becoming an architect. But right now, she was seriously late.

"BYE! I'll see you guys later!" Annabeth called as she snatched a piece of bagel from the table and headed straight for the door. It was going to be a long, long day.

"Ms. Beauregard! I'm not yet late!" Annabeth exclaimed as she tried clock in her time card while simultaneously tying her apron. "Annabeth dear, you know it's Silena! Don't worry I won't suspend you for being a minute late you know, its New York after all we all have our reasons to be a few minutes late."

Silena Beauregard was the owner of Amour Doux, a classy, five-star, fine dining restaurant. It featured a French-like design and was well known for their exquisite desserts; all of which were created by Silena herself. After all, one of the reasons why the restaurant was so famous is because Silena was the daughter of the famed Aphrodite Beauregard herself; which made her Piper's half-sister (who was responsible for pulling the strings to get Annabeth this job, though she preferred to keep her father's surname).

Annabeth suppressed a smile. "Thanks Ms. Beau- I mean, Ms. Silena." Silena nodded in approval and walked off, leaving Annabeth with a notepad attached to the clipboard. She straightened herself and smiled as she walked over to table number 12.

"Hello, Monsieur and Mademoiselle, Good Evening! My name is Annabeth Chase and I'll be your waiter for this evening. Have you decided what you'll be having?"

The stars were shining brightly.

Annabeth slumped over the bench on the rooftop of the apartment and stared at the sky, trying to find Polaris, the north star. As her eyes scanned the heavens, she recalled her dream, or rather, a memory that she forgot a long time ago.

-14 years ago-

"Twinkle, Twinkle, little star. How I wonder what you are?"

A small blonde girl sat on a branch of a pine tree at the backyard of her house. She blinked as she tried to keep the tears from spilling.

"Up above the-". She suddenly broke off as she lost the fight and let her sobs rack her petite form. She looked up and saw, to her astonishment and annoyance, that the stars were still shining.

It must be nice she thought, to be a star. No problems, no feelings, isolated from everyone. After all, you can't miss what you didn't have before.

As if in response, a small star with a green aura twinkled. She closed her eyes and made a wish.

I wish for things to turn out to be alright. I wish, that when I wake up, Mom will come home, Dad will stop working, and I will be part of my family again. I wish that my step-mother and my step-brothers are gone and we will continue to live like we used to.

She opened her eyes and clambered to the open window of her bedroom, hoping that her wish will come true. But when she woke up, it didn't. That's the moment where she swore, to never believe and wish on stars ever again.

After all, why keep on hoping when there's nothing left to believe in?

Annabeth opened her eyes. She stood up and faced the heavens. "I know I swore I wouldn't do this anymore, but if you're really out there, I need your help. I need to learn how to dream again."

"Annabeth? Are you here? Dinner's ready!" Annabeth turned. "Coming Piper!" She hollered as she ran back down the stairs and didn't look back.

She didn't see the star twinkle.

She didn't see it fall from the sky.

She didn't realize that it was the same green star watching her that night.

AN: Hey guys! So what do you think? I'd appreciate ideas and reviews. Constructive criticism is okay too, but please go easy. After all, I'm new. I promise to send up the next chapter soon! Until then, See ya!