Months after

Mom took me home after being called in about what had happened earlier today. I am (Once again) grounded, with everything off limits.

"How old do you think the baby is?" My mom said after I told her of what happened on Olympus.
"Mr. D. said it's around eight to nine months old." I said, taking a swig from my water bottle.
"I see why you attacked that kid, you know." She said, keeping her eyes on the wheel. "Annabeth was in danger! But that's no way to resolve a situation with humans. That stuff you did back there? It's meant for monsters. Monsters, Percy."
"He was a monster," I said to myself. The rest of the ride home, we were silent.

When I got home, I (Very stealthily ) got my phone off of the counter and took it up to my room.
10 missed messages from Annabeth.

R u there?

OMG the baby is kicking!

R u there?

Percy! Answer ur phone!

A ton of other messages like that clogged up my phone.

Sorry. I am here now. I something wrong? -Percy
It took Annabeth a second to reply

Get over here. Now. bring ur car. -Annabeth

I grabbed the keys off of the counter, but was stopped by my mom.
"Where do you think you're going?' She said, grabbing my hand.
"Annabeth needs me. I think it has something to do with the baby." With that, she let go of my hand, and I walked out to Paul's car.
I started the car, and checked my messages one last time.

Hurry! -Annabeth.

I pulled up to Annabeth's house, and for the first time, Helen's car wasn't out from. Is anyone even home?
I opened the door (With the key Annabeth gave me) and pushed it open.
It was really dark, the shades were pulled over the windows. Only candles and one working light (That emitted from Annabeth's bedroom) lit the house.
"Annabeth?" I called out to the silent house.
I heard a faint scream, and jogged up to Annabeth's room.
Once inside, I practically fainted.

Annabeth was sprawled on her bed. "Percy... My water broke."

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