Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters you recognise, they all belong to Uncle Rick. I don't own the selection process either, rights go to Kiera Cass. Credit goes to all the media where I got the photos from, I didn't take or own any of the photos so far.

Alicia woke me up this morning by pulling the warm and cosy doona off of me.

"Why so early?" I grumbled into the pillow

"Stop complaining lady, I have to get up at 5:30, every morning!"

That shut me up. 5:30?

She took my hand and lead me to the bathroom were Hazel was running a bath. "Let's get you in a nice warm bath" Alicia mocked me in a baby voice

I just silently nodded, my brain was still full of thoughts of what I had seen last night. I woke in the middle of the night, I had a dream (more like a nightmare) that Percy proposed to Rachel instead of me, he then left me claiming that he doesn't want to be my best friend anymore and then he never liked me anyway. The worst part was when he ripped off his bead necklace and threw it into the ocean.

I was zoned out as the Alicia and Hazel talked, zoned out when Justine helped me get dressed. I was zoned out until there was a knock at the door

Hoping it would be Percy I opened the door.

No Percy, just a maid that I didn't recognise that had a note in her hand

"Good Morning Lady Annabeth, I have a note for you" She curtsied

She passed me the note

"From who?" I asked

"The Prince, ma'am"

A small smile grew on my face, could he be asking for a date?

"Thank you, have a nice day"

She curtsied again and walked off down the corridor

"What's that?" Hazel asked as I moved back into the bathroom for them to continue my hair

"Letter from Percy"

She squealed "Read it out loud!"

I carefully opened the envelope and placed it on the desk. I cleared my throat and read aloud

"Annabeth,

As you may know, today is Grover's Birthday. Jason and I have set up a small gathering of Grover's friends to met in the gardens and have a quiet lunch. I've set up a group gift as well, no need to bring anything. Could you meet me at the usual spot in the gardens after breakfast? Please don't tell any of the other Selected, your the only one attending due to the fact that you're one of his closest friends. See you after breakfast.

Percy"

Hazel and I sighed in disappointment

"No date then"

"Yeah" I responded zoning out again.

Maybe I was just being protective? Jealous? Obsessive? Maybe not obsessive, I'm not one of those girls that have signs, t-shirts and mugs with pictures of his face in the market. Jealous could be the term, the only time I had to share Percy with a girl that wasn't a relative was when the Italian princess came for a visit, and they were cousins. I guess I am being protective too. He's my best friend. I don't want him to get hurt, I'll be the one sitting in the dark with him, eating ice creams and crying over stupid chick flicks.

The girls had finished my little makeup and hair. I gave them a small smile as I walked out the door.

No one was in the hallway as I made my way to the dining room for breakfast. Just before the door to the dining room, there was a gaggle of girls, the group that hangs around with Drew, checking themselves out in the mirror. They were fixing their perfect hair and makeup, trying to look good for Percy. I just rolled my eyes at their antics and walking into the filling dining room, making my way over to my seat next to Piper who wasn't here yet, but a very loud voice stopped me

"ANNABETH!"

The whole room was silent as all the Selected girls stared at me. I hadn't done anything wrong, had I? Why would he be yelling out like that?

"TYSON?" I dragged it out as I spun around to face him. He was standing at his table, in his regular suit but his jacket was off. His white leaves were rolled up to his elbows and his brown hair that was usually neat was all ruffled up.

"I NEED HELP!"

I rolled my eyes at his yelling. We were close enough to each other for him to not yell that loud. As I walked closer to the royal table I spotted Percy rolling his eyes at our antics

"Perseus! Don't you dare roll your eyes at us!"

He sent me a glare from down the table whilst I sent one back. We had a good staring contest until Tyson had to click his fingers in front of my eyes, making me blink. Percy had a triumphant smile on his face, even though without Tyson, he would have lost and went back to reading his paper

"Yes, Big Guy?" I turned to Tyson

"I need help" He sat down in his chair

I turned back to the Selected that were staring at out little yelling and stare exchange

"You guys can go back to what you were doing!"

I turned back to Tyson "With what?"

"I've run out of books"

Emergency. Tyson and I had this thing. I had read most of the books in the massive library that the palace held, Tyson had trouble reading. Because, I, being such a big bookworm and lover, I got Tyson into reading when he was 8 and ever since then, we were book buddies. He'd ask me question about things he didn't understand and I'd suggest books

"What do you mean? I gave you a suggestion the other day"

"I know. I tried to borrow it from the library but Chiron wouldn't let me have it!"

"Why?" Chiron wouldn't give up the opportunity for someone to take a good book

"He said and I quote 'Because, young prince, you must be 15 to borrow this book, unfortunately, you are 14' So then I told Paul about it and he agreed, like what the hades?! And then I tried to get Percy to borrow it for me but he didn't want to so again what the hades?! Long story short, I've run out of books"

"Hmmm, I might have some in my room that are good for you. I'll drop them off at your door before dinner tonight. I've got plans today"

He eyes brightened at that "With Percy?"

"And the gang"

He looked down at his empty plate

"Aww"

"Why aww?"

"I'm rooting for you"

"Oh"

He looked at me and gestured to the rest of his family "We all are"

That helped my mood. The whole Royal Family was waiting for the day that Percy and I would say 'I do' (Aren't we all?)

With the deal made that I would bring books tonight to Tyson, I walked back over to my seat. Piper wasn't here yet but Riley Wilson was and the girl next to Piper's seat was quietly staring at Rachel further down the table. She must have found out about the date as well. Whilst I was looking at this girl Riley, from across me, was staring at me intently.

"May I help you with something Riley? Or is there something on my face?" I gave her a big sweet smile

She blinked then narrowed her eyes at me "What was that?! Are you getting friendly to Percy's relatives so you can get in his pants?"

I gasped, I thought she was just some quiet nice girl, turns out she's the opposite

"They've grown up with me, I'm a big sister to them. I think I'm allowed to go talk to them"

"What did he even want?"

"A book suggestion" I shrugged

"He yelled that, out very loud just for a book"

"When you've run out of books and your someone like me-"

She scoffed and leaned back in her chair

"Yeah, someone like you"

I started to get angry "No one cares about what you think-"

"Morning Annabeth!"

I looked up at Piper who was flicking her eyes in between us, sensing that something was wrong.

I faked a smile "Morning Piper"

"Oh hey Reyna"

At the mention of her name, the girl that was next to Piper turned around. She had a darker skin tone, dark long hair and dark cold eyes. She wore a flowy purple dress and radiated confidence.

"Hello, Piper. I'm Reyna" she stuck out her hand for me to shake

I shook it and introduced my self "I'm Annabeth"

Ignoring Riley's looks I started a small conversation with Reyna and Piper

Once the dining room was full of all the Selected girls Percy stood up and greeted us

"Good morning ladies, I hope you all had a good sleep last night. Today will be a free day, I have important plans today. If everyone could avoid the gardens, that would be great. Breakfast can be served"

Hey guys, I'm going to post an authors note after this so keep on stand by!