The New Addition To The Jackson Family

To get to San Francisco Annabeth and I took a train. But not just any train. The Demigod Express. It was Leo’s idea. He said that it would be easier to stay in touch with the other camp. So he, the Hephaestus cabin and the Athena cabin with a few others helped build a mist covered train. The way it works is the train travels through the mist to the set destination. Making a months trip into a few hours. It was perfect for hyperactive demigods who can’t sit still for more than a few hours. On the train Annabeth read a book. And I probably fell asleep because I don’t remember half of the train ride.

Annabeth shook me to wake me up. “Wake up seaweed brain,” she said. “We’re almost there.”

“Mmm? What?” I said dazed. I sit up and look out the window. We are so close to the station on the outskirts of New Rome.

“So, how are you planning to tell my father you got me pregro and the child will die if s/he knows about the gods and monsters and shit like that?” Annabeth teases. But I could tell in her eyes that she was worried I’d screw something up.

“I don’t know. I was hoping you had a plan.” I said touching her stomach. “But, maybe say ‘hey what do you think of these baby names?’ or something to lighten the blow.”

“Maybe,” She placed her hand over mine. “I just hope that he understands that you are the only one for me and doesn’t smack you or something. And I hope my brothers are old enough and mature enough to not be annoying about it.”

“Well they are starting college next year. So, I’m sure they can handle it.” I kiss her cheek and she blushed.

We sit in silence for the next five minutes or so. Then we get our bags from the cargo car and call a cab to take us to Mr. Chase’s place.

The drive was long, I tapped my foot the entire time. Not because I was nervous, it’s because of my ADHD. I can’t sit still, I’m itchy to fight. When we finally got the The Chase place Annabeth knocked on the door. Someone a female, with a British accent opened the door.

“Ello love. How may I help you?” She asked. She was wearing an old timey maids outfit. Which made me think she was a stripper because maids don’t wear that anymore.

“Um,” Annabeth said. “We’re looking for Mr.Chase.”

“Ah, come in. I’m Sara. I’m the new maid.” She said. So this must be a trap.

I gave Annabeth a look. She knows “the look” when she sees it. She nods and pats her hip where she conceals her deathly knife. I put my hand in my pocket where I keep Riptide. You know just in case. Sara was pretty, she has brown curly hair pulled back into a ponytail. She is curvy enough that she isn’t too skinny and not too fat. Her arms and legs are skinny and dainty, she looked like she would only last less than a minute in a fight. But I have learned not to underestimate your opponent. Her eyes were the same color as her hair and her skin very very fair.

“He’ll be with you in a moment.” She said as she led us into a room. I recognized it from when Annabeth lived here. It was her room from when she was little. The room that gave her
nightmares. When we were in high school she moved rooms because the room scared her. Sara shut the door. Then I heard a locking sound.

Annabeth and I banged on the door, “LET US OUT OF HERE!! HELLP!” We screamed in unison.

“It’s no use.” Annabeth slumped down by the door. “Sara’s a monster. I don’t know how she’s here or what she wants with my family but I will find out.”

I sit next to her and wrap my arms around her. “We will find out, But first let’s find a way out.”

“But how?” Annabeth complained. Then there was a rattling noise in the closet. “What Was that?”

“I don’t know.” I creeped in front of Annabeth to separate her from her closet. I grabbed riptide out of my pocket and uncapped it.

“Percy, I can handle myself.” She protested my protection.

“I know you can. It’s just this sounds big and terrible.” I said.

Then what I figured what was in the closest burst through the door. A giant spider emerged out of the closest.

“Sp-sp-sp-spider!” Annabeth stuttered

“All those years that you were scared of spiders in your room. Well, you were right.” I gritted through my teeth. “All those years I didn’t know you. All those years I wasn’t there for you.”

“Percy, help me. I’m scared.” Annabeth never admitted she was scared. This means she is so terrified that she had to say something.

The spider hissed. All I could think about was protecting my future wife and killing this stupid spider. So I do a seaweed brain thing to do and jump up and sliced at the spider. But I passed right through it.

“What the?” I ask. “Annabeth! It’s head! Only you kill it.” But she’s too stunned to do anything. “Annabeth! You have to!”

“Percy I can’t.” Her eyes wide.

“Annabeth, what would your mother do?” I try. She always thinks better when her mother is involved.

“She, She would think. Think it way.” She stammered. “But I can’t. I-I-I just can’t.”“You can, Babe you can!” I wished that I could do something. But I have to snap her out of this. But how?

“I can’t kill it. I just can’t.” Annabeth said.

I got it. “Annabeth. What you do if it tried to kill me?”

“It doesn’t want you. It wants me.”

I stood up straight. This is the most stupidest thing I’ve done in a long time. “Well, Now if wants us both.” I said to her. “Hey ugly hairy spider! You want me!” If the spider is in Annabeth’s head I also have to imagine it. I picture the monster in my mind. It hisses at me and momentarily turns from Annabeth. I see her eye fill with anger and hatred. I was too busy looking at Annabeth that I didn’t notice that the spider was advancing on me. Then it attacked. It’s fangs come down on me. I close my eyes and scream. When I open my eyes I see something scarier than a giant spider, I saw an angry Annabeth hovering over me. Her stormy grey eyes were filled with anger, but it quickly subsided into concern.

She slapped me, “That’s for being stupid. YOU COULD HAVE DIED!” Then she kissed me. “That’s for saving me.”

“Ow and I love you.” I said. “Now how do we get out?”

Annabeth looked at the window. Then she smiled, a devious smile.

“Oh no. We are NOT going to jump.”

“No, not jump. Climb.” She opened the window and climbed out it. I throw my head back and follow her. We walk along the outside of the building.

“We have to find the hallway window.” Annabeth said over her shoulder.

“Right, also not fall to our deaths.”

We inched to a window. Annabeth peered inside. It must have been the right window because she opened it. What surprised me most was the fact that it was unlocked.

“And we are in.” Annabeth whispered. “We have to find my family.”

I nodded.

We came to a closest and heard muffled screams. Annabeth’s got wide. Then the shrunk to the right size. She opened the door careful not to make it squeak. Out came Mr. Chase, Mrs.Chase Bobby and Matthew. All of them were tired up and gagged, with their pants off. Luckily they wore underwear.

“Dad.” Annabeth whispered. She hugged him and untied him. I got Mrs.Chase and Matthew. Annabeth got Bobby after her dad.

“Please tell me that Sara didn’t rape you guys.” I whispered. They all nodded. Even Mrs.Chase.

“Wow. A horny maid monster. Go figure.” Annabeth grumbs.

“Oh, Annabeth dear. It’s nice to see you.” Her dad said. “And you Percy.”

“Hello Mr.Chase.” I said.

“Please call me Fredrick, son.” Did he just call me son?

“Will do sir.” I shake his hand. “Pleaser to see you Mrs.Chase.” I kiss her hand gently. “And Bobby, Matthew.” I shake their hands as well.

“Dad, mom, Bobby, Matthew.” Annabeth said.

Then there was the hissing of a spider.

“Stop thinking about giant spiders!” I said to Annabeth.

Her eyes wide, “I’m not. That is an actual giant spider.”

“Um.. yeah.. Sara is a giant spider,” Mrs. Chase said quietly.

A voice from downstairs said, “Oh Annabeth. It’s been a long time. Almost 8 years.”

“Arachne.” Annabeth gritted her teeth.

“Arachne? Like that giant ass spider that tried to cheat Athena out of her skills?” I asked.

“That’s the one.” Annabeth sighed. “I beat her once, I can beat her again.”

Then she jumped over the open stair case. I quickly followed. I told the Chase’s to stay put where it’s safe. They did without any complaints. I chase Annabeth into her backyard which is filled with models of airplanes used in wars. Annabeth and I crouch behind one. An Avia BH-33.

I knew because it was written in red paint. It also had a tag that read ‘Used in WWII’

“Looks like your dad hasn’t changed a bit.” I whisper, trying to keep things light.

“Yeah.” She says simply. She and her father aren’t completely eye to eye yet. I don’t think they ever will be.“The last time I beat her was just before we fell into Tartarus, I used the plans for a chinese finger tap that I pulled up because of Frank and his iguana instident.”

“I remember that! That was funny.”

She glares at me. “Anyway, she won’t be that stupid again. So how are we going to defeat her? And no brute force will not work.”

I pondered on that. But I had no idea. “All you wise girl.”

“These planes actually work. Or at least some of them. We just have to find the right one.”

“What are you thinking. Cuz I like this idea.”

“I’m thinking that we need to look at the planes and see what’s different about them. See which ones are and aren’t functional. But we can’t get caught by Arachne. She wants blood. Preferably mine I guess, but I’m sure with her anyone will do.”

“On that happy note.” I pause. “Split up and go around the flanks?”

“No.” She said in a forceful whisper. “I mean, we are both stronger together. I know it’s a bit stupid but I feel better fighter at your side and you mine. Especially facing my worst fear.”

I didn’t know what say so I grabbed her around the waist and pulled her close to me and kissed her softly at first but she quickly pushed harder as if this might be our last kiss ever. After a minute or so,(it is really hard to tell time when you are kissing your future Mrs.) anyway after a minute or so we parted and clasped hands. We sprinted around the perimeter of the field filled with potentially lethal aircrafts. We stop at a few of them. I note that some have tags and some don’t. Annabeth notes the same thing. She stopped at one, it was like the tenth one or something, but all I know is that we made a quarter circle and that Arachne is in the middle looking down at what I assume is a hole. The flying machines are semi-evenly spaced. I want to say that they were about 50 yards apart. They ringed the hole like thing in the middle. The airplane Annabeth stopped at was a B90 nuclear bomber. This one didn’t have a tag.

“If I have learned anything from my dad it’s about aircraft carriers. If my research is correct this one has the quietest engine. We can start it and not get caught.” She said. “Also there is a secret entrance under here.” She ran her under the machine, feeling for a latch I would think. And she found it. She carefully opens the secret door and I help her up. Then I jump and she pulls me up after her. She sits in the driver seat and scans the controls.

“So are we just going to shoot her with mortal bullets?” I ask.

“That’s what I’m looking for.” Then something caught her eye. “Ah. I knew I could count on him. They are all functional. The difference is that some are armed with celestial bronze bullets and greek fire.”

“Annabeth, your dad is a genius. No wonder Athena fell for him.”

“I know.” She started the plane and does some shit that I can only describe as AMAZEBALLS! Anyway She maneuvered us to above Arachne and just my Wise Girl shot the shit out of the spider. We were silent but deadly.

We landed back in place as if it was never touched. I started back to the house but then I turned and saw Annabeth walking toward that hole. Which was in fact a hole. Annabeth looked at it gawking.

“Is that a-” I couldn’t even say it. I didn’t need to. Annabeth and I only have a few fears. I never counted but maybe four fears. Two of them the same. Me and my girl are both afraid of Tartarus and the one the haunts me day and night is losing each other. If I lost Annabeth I would actually kill myself to be with her in Elysium.

She just nods. “It’s here too. Gods, why do the gods hate us so much?”

“Well considering that 8 of 12 gods are willing to help us protect our children is pretty good. Right?” I try. Not only to help Annabeth but to help myself as well. Just standing by the pit makes my stomach feel like I’m falling again.

“Right. Now let’s get away from here. Let’s tell my family, stay the night and get back to camp. Maybe stop by Camp Jupiter. See way Reyna wants Jason so bad she drugs him into doing her.”“Sounds like a perfect plan made by a prefect girl.” I wrap my arms around her. And we walk back inside.

“Dad? Mom? Matthew? Bobby? You still up there?” Annabeth called when we get inside.

“Yeah.” Her dad said. “Is it gone? For good?”

“Well for the next hundred years or so.” She said. “Percy and I are going to make dinner. Mac & Cheese and burgers sound good?”

“Sure. Thank you.” Mrs. Chase said. She got up and walked into a room, her room I think. Mr. Chase followed her in. Then Bobby and Matthew went to their rooms. I would assume to change into more comfortable clothes.

“Well, let’s start cooking.” I joke. “Now we is my Kiss The Chef apron?”

Annabeth giggled. “You are such a seaweed brain.”

We walk down to the kitchen and within 15-20 minutes everything was done. Table set, food made and on the table milk poured for everyone, and I was scared out of my mind. My one and only’s dad liked me somewhat. What would he say once we tell them? Will he be mad? Annabeth called everyone down. It was around 8:30 when we started eating.

After a few bites of her food Annabeth said, “Everyone, Percy and I have some news. Now it’s big and I would really appreciate it if you would consider the fact that we are 23 now, we are adults.”

“Annabeth dear, it’s fine. You can tell us anything.” Her dad said.

I was probably red as a tomato or something. I always have had more active sweat glands do to fact that I am Poseidon’s son, but still I was sweating like crazy! I am so happy that I got extra strength deodorant.

Annabeth took a deep breath and closed her eyes to say, “I’m pregnant.”

Everyone was silent. Bobby’s mouth was open and Matthew’s eyes were wide. No one moved. Not even to eat.

Mr. Chase cleared his throat, “Well… I was not expecting that.”

“But, sir, I have been trying to get some money and I have thought long and hard about a proposal. A wedding proposal.” I jumped in.

“Well Perseus,” Uh-oh… No one calls me Perseus, he must be extremely angry. “My daughter is not a play thing. She does not deserve to have this burden on her that you might leave her and she will be a single mother.”“Sir, that would never happen. I love Annabeth so much. I fell into Tartarus for her, knowing perfectly well that I will most likely die.”

“Yes well, there is always someone bet-”

“THERE IS NO ONE BETTER FOR THAN ANNABETH!” I shouted. Then immediately regret it. “Sorry sir, I didn’t mean to shout. It’s just that Annabeth is, has been and always will be the love of my life.”

“Dad, please, I made a choice to have his child. And I do not regret my choice. If you disagree just think about this. Mom is helping me to protect the child. if SHE is okay with me having HIS child, you should too. Cuz mom HATES him.” She got up to leave, Tear were being held in her eyes. I got up and followed her upstairs to her room. Not the spider infested one, The one she used as a teenager. Which I guess it;s more of a guest room.

“Hey, baby, it’s okay.” She was sobbing. I pulled her in for a hug and she cried onto my shoulder. I stroked her hair. she whispered to her that everything will be alright. Even though I knew it really wasn’t. We stayed like that for like 10 minutes.

She finally said, “He is so mad. He called you Perseus.”

“Yeah I noticed.”

She laughed through her sob, “No one, not even my mother calls you Perseus.”

There was a knock on the door. “It’s Bobby and Matthew.” Said Bobby through the door.

“Come in.” Annabeth said wiping her tears. “Is dad still upset?”

“Yeah. But we aren’t” Said Matthew.

“See, I told you they won’t be the obnoxious little shits they were when I first said that I was your boyfriend.” I said to Annabeth

“HEYY!” Both her brothers protested.

Annabeth laughed, “Well, it’s true! You tweebs ran around the house saying ‘ANNABETH HAS A BOYFRIEND! ANNABETH HAS A BOYFRIEND!’ It was so embarrassing.”

“Well we were like 10!” Said Matthew in protest.

“Anyway,” Bobby said. “We just wanted to say that we are here for you even if mom and dad
aren’t.”

“Thanks guys.” Annabeth hugged her brothers and they left us alone in the room.

“Well I’m still hungry.” I said.

“You’re always hungry.” Annabeth lightly punched my shoulder.

“Do you want me to bring the rest of your dinner up here. and we can have a dinner in bed?”

“Thanks seaweed brain.” “I’ll be right back. Love you wise girl.” I kissed her forehead and walk down stairs.

Once down stairs I hear Frederick talking with Mrs. Chase. I always forget her name.

“I’m going to kill him.” Frederick said. “He didn’t ask my permission.”

“Honey. You are not going to kill him. That’s like killing half of Annabeth.”

I accidentally kicked something and it made a noise. SHIT!!!!!!! I thought.

“PERSEUS JACKSON! YOU WILL NEVER TOUCH MY DAUGHTER AGAIN!” He yelled and came at me his fist clenched. He punched me and hit me and kicked me. I took it like a man, I didn’t fight back, I didn’t try to get away. I hear faint screams.

Mrs. Chase was screaming “Frederick stop! Stop! STOP!”

I could see blurs of people, the edges of my vision going black. Mr. Chase was still straddling me punching my throat and face.

I hear someone new Annabeth maybe. Come down the stairs and yelling. I was too unconscious to hear what she said. The last thing I saw that night was Mr. Chase being pulled off me by someone with blonde hair. Annabeth.

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