Goodbye, Annabeth Chase

Percy cried out. But it was too late. She was gone. He barely noticed the monsters. He slashed and swept through them like he he bared the curse of Achilles once again. A weird thought popped into his head

I hope I'm not glowing pink. Please say Aphrodite decides to bless me and make me invulnerable for a bit...

When every last, stinking monster was gone, he sat down. He didn't realise he was crying until Piper ran to him. She was closely followed by Jason, Hazel, Leo and Frank. Piper knelt next to him.

"What happened? Where's Annabeth?" Percy just shook his head and continued, in heart breaking sobs. Piper tried comforting him while the tears were running down her cheeks. Hazel was crying as well and even Frank and Jason felt bad. They knew how valuable Annabeth had been, even if they hadn't known her for long.

After what felt like ages, Percy stood up. His voice shook

"She... she... sa... sacrificed her life... for the world... . This way she took the burden of her shoulders. I hope she knows" he broke for a second then regained his composure " I hope she knows, she played a great role. And I couldn't have been happier that she played this role, that she had life.."

The others looked at him. It sounded as if they were at a funeral. Which I suppose in a way, they were.

"She died for the world."

Percy broke again. "We have to let them know..."

Jason whispered "Well, I'm not letting Thalia know..."

Percy glared at him and Jason felt what it was like to be on the other side of power. Usually he gave the glares. They looked at his expression, heard an explosion and ran to check it out. Jason left a little reluctantly. Piper looked like she wanted to say something, but she just shook her head and ran after the others. Percy stayed a few more minutes.

Then he followed the others' trail. Just before the pit was out of sight, he turned around.

"Goodbye, Annabeth Chase"

All he left behind was his memories. She left behind her life.