*So, I figured chapter 12 needed a better ending. So here ya go! I'm so so so sorry I haven't been updating, you guys. I've just been so busy with school, I seriously haven't had the time. It's been taking up my writing time, like, no joke. But I'll try to update alot this weekend, instead of sleeping and being lazy. Ttyl!
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*Chapter 12 (Remake)*
(Percy's POV)
While the Roman campers-who looked like they hated being here-were being shown around, me, Annabeth (still holding our daughter), Leo, Piper (who had come back and was now officially not speaking to Jason), Jason, Thalia, Lupa, Reyna (who sat by Jason and got dirty looks from Piper and amused looks from Leo), Rachel and Chiron sat around the ping pong table.
Annabeth wasn't paying any attention to anyone except Juliet, rocking her in her arms and cooeing to her softly.
Chiron cleared his throat to get everyone's attention, and when Annabeth didn't look up, he sighed.
"Annabeth . . . I know you just found out you have a daughter, but could you please pay attention? This is important. This could end or save the world and the gods themselves."
I nudged her softly in the ribs and she finally looked up. "Huh?"
Thalia cracked up. "Jeez, Annabeth. Ive never seen you like this."
Annabeth blushed. "Sorry, Chiron. I was . . . uh, I was distracted."
Chiron nodded. "Quite understandable. Now, about that prophecy. Rachel, if you please."
. . . . . . . .
An hour later, I was worn out from all this talk about saving the world and stuff, and I needed to get away.
I walked to the beach and sat down on the soft sand, letting the waves lap against my feet.
"Hey, Seaweed Brain," Annabeth said, sitting down beside me.
"Hey," I said. "Where's Juliet?"
"Chiron and everyone is playing with her. They all love her, of course."
I laughed. "Of course. She's adorable. From me, of course," I joked with a teasing grin.
Annabeth rolled her eyes and layed her head on my arm. "Whatever, Seaweed Brain. At least she has my brains."
I scoffed. "I have brains. I just choose not to use them."
"It's full of seaweed."
We sat together silently, watching the sun behind the clouds.
Eventually, Thalia and Grover joined us.
"We're all back together again," Grover said cheerfully. We all agreed to that.
"Hopefully for good this time," I said, staring out into the ocean. "But so many things are changing."
"Well, some things are going to. But that doesn't mean everything has to," Thalia said.
"Thalia's right," Annabeth added.
"Since when is she ever right?" I mumbled, and Thalia punched me in the arm, which I didn't feel due to my invincibility.
"Not everything has changed. The three of us are still here," Annabeth said, lacing her fingers with mine.
"We'll fight Gaea, and win," Grover said confidently.
"I hope so," I murmured. "Because there's a certain little girl in there I'd hate to let down."
Annabeth curled up next to my side.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annabeth tucked a sleeping Juliet into her crib. Chiron had given Annabeth permission to stay with me in the Poseidon cabin so she could stay near the baby. Leo and the Hephaestus cabin had helped in making the crib that came with a whole bunch of settings, which - somehow - also include it turning into a changing table.
She curled up at my side, and I wrapped my arms around her.
"Goodbye, Wise Girl," I whispered, yawning.
"Goodnight, Seaweed Brain," she murmured, and we fell asleep in each other's arms.
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