ANNABETH POV

I heard about shadow traveling. Scary sounds, winds basically whipping your face, darkness. But I didn't expect this. I was about to puke when we arrived, but instead, I got to fall into the ocean. I immediately got a nice salt water drinking experience. Next to me, Thalia yelled something unrecognizable (I think it was 'Go to the crows, Nic-) before going under. Nico looked pale as ever, and kinda-shocked/scared. I tried to swim, but the waves were too strong, and the gigantic ship that was about to crash into us didn't really help. Then something black swooped down, and a hand grabbed my arm. The water lifted up Nico and Thalia into the air, and on to the ship. I looked up to see Percy : He was handsome with the wind whipping his hair around and his sea-green eyes shining with amusement. He whispered to BlackJack, and we were soon on the warship.

"What are you doing here, Wise Girl?"

Percy asked, grinning that lop-sided grin of his that always made my heart flutter.

"I thought you were supposed to be designing the new Olympus! And Thalia, did you ditch the hunters? Nico, your father will be mad."

"Well,"

Nico laughed nervously.

"I am sure they won't mind."

"Yeah right."

Thalia briefly looked up from spitting the water out of her mouth and onto the floor.

"We can always manage being blasted to pieces."

Percy laughed, and I blushed without any real reasons. He gave each of us a friendly hug, but I think mine lasted a bit longer. Percy grinned.

"Saving the world again would be a whole lot easier with you guys at my side."
"Yeah. And maybe, you could give some introductions of us to those soldiers."

Thalia was right : The soldiers were gaping at us. Percy stepped forward in a leader-ly way.

"This is my cousins and friend. Thalia, Nico, and Annabeth."

"Hi."

I said nervously.

"My name is Annabeth Chase, the daughter of Athena, the goddess of wisdom, battle strategy."

"Thalia, the daughter of Zeus, the king of the gods. Don't you dare ask me my last name. A bright flash of light will be the last thing you see."

"Nico di Angelo, the son of Hades."

Yeah, we are just a lay of sunshine. After that, Percy ushered us to his room. Thalia and Nico immediately made themselves comfortable. I don't know why I chose that moment, but I asked Percy : "Can you follow me? I need to ask something... Privately." I was blushing : That I was sure of. Percy raised an eyebrow.

"Sure."

To Be Continued...

Sorry for making you wait, guys. I am sorry. A short chapter. If you see any mistakes, please tell me :D