As Annabeth followed Piper to the dining hall , she admired the scenery on the walls. Maid were running around, quickly bowing to Piper and Annabeth, then running off.

Piper opened the doors to the hall. Annabeth couldn't help but fall in love with the grandness of the room. Hers, back in Oceania, was grand as well, but Jupiter's had a different feel. Like you were in the skies and having tea.

Piper sat down and so did Annabeth. A maid came in with two cups of tea and a steaming pot on a tray. Piper looked at Annabeth expectantly.

"The explanation?" Piper questioned.
"Right. Percy disappeared and has been gone for three months. Now, I'm left to rule the kingdom and lead the troops. Most of all I'm with child. Happy?"

Piper just looked at her in shock.

"You. With child."
"Yes, do I have to repeat it?" she snapped.
"Sorry, it's just ...... shocking. I didn't know. I'm sorry. We shouldn't have made you come to the council."
"No Pipes. It's fine. I was looking forward to seeing you and everyone else. How are you and Jason."
"Fine. We were going to get married, but with the war. I don't think we can. I-I don't know what to do."
"It will be alright. We'll get through this right?"
"I-I-I don't know."

Annabeth put a comforting hand on Piper's shoulder. Piper smiled. At that moment, Jason decided to come in.

"Hello Pipes. Afternoon Annabeth."
"Hello Jason."
"Jase! Annabeth has news!" Piper squealed, suddenly eager.

Jason turned to Annabeth.

"I've been meaning to ask you. Why wasn't Percy here?"
"He's gone missing. For about three months now."
"Oh."
"Annabeth! Tell him what you told me!"

Jason looked at Annabeth questioningly, curious of her lover's excitement.

"I'm with child."
"Annabeth! Congratulations."
"Thanks. But it's just making my life worse."
"Oh?"
"I'm in charge of the country. Unless I want to remarry." (He's not dead! Geez.)
"No. Don't. Percy still out there."
"I know that. I just can't lead a country by myself."
"Piper could help you."

Piper pouted.

"Aww Jase. You don't need me? Decided to marry my sister after all?"
"What? No. I just thought you would be able to help Annabeth."

Piper laughed and kissed Jason's cheek.

"I'm kidding, love."

He gave her a smile. Then he sat down next to her. Annabeth couldn't help but grin.

But Annabeth was still unhappy. For three months she lived in the castle all alone, only having servants and maids as company. She was glad was going to move in for a little while. That way Annabeth wasn't lonely.

She dropped a biscuit on the dress she was wearing. She gasped slightly. She picked up the biscuit and put it on the edge of the plate.

The dress she wore was her favorite. It was a sparkly light gray dress that flowed from the waist down. It was a gift from Percy after she moved in. She also wore it to councils and celebrations.

Annabeth dusted the crumbs off her dress and stood up. She turned to Piper and Jason.

"Thank you ever so much for the tea and biscuits. But I have to be going. Piper, come by later?"

Piper grinned.

"Anytime Annabeth."

Annabeth waved to the couple and turned on her heel and left. She walked out of the large castle doors of the palace of Jupiter. She began walking to her castle.

The kingdom of Oceania wasn't so far away. It only took her a few minutes to walk back and forth. Annabeth reached the castle in no time.

Oceania's palace was made of ocean blue stones, some small spaces filled with coral or jewels. To Annabeth, it was as magnificent as the palace of Athens. She loved her old gray stoned home with all her heart. But this was her new home now.

The moment she walked in, guards asked her about the council. She explained the plans to the head of soldiers, General Frank Zhnag. He nodded as she spoke. Annabeth was worried about this war. And getting through it without Percy. This war could last years, and she didn't want her child to grow up in a land of kill or be killed.

When it came to dinner, Annabeth ate in her room. She hated to eat in the dining hall by herself. Her room was comforting.

After their marriage, Annabeth shared a room with Percy, but she had her own just in case she wanted to be alone.

For the first few days Percy went missing, Annabeth hid in her room all day, never coming out except to use the bathroom. One night, Kronos forces attacked earlier than Annabeth wanted.

Flashback

It was a cold summer night. Annabeth stood at her balcony, looking over the water. She wondered where her husband had gone. Nothing seemed to comfort her now.

Today was one of the worst days of her grief. She was throwing up and feeling sick all morning. Percy's disappearance only made her feel worse. Annabeth went back inside. She sat on her bed, playing with the pearl necklace Percy got her from the fair. She ran her fingers on the beads, recalling every good memory she had with him.

Suddenly, someone knocked on her door.

"Your highness, we need your help." A high pitched voice said.

Annabeth recognized that voice. It was Hazel. She ran to the door and opened it. Hazel looked at her with a distant and concerned expression.

"Yes, Hazel?"
"Soldiers are lining the shores. They aren't our soldiers, but Kronos's. Frank sent me to get you."
"What are we waiting for? Let's go."

The two rushed down the stairs. No one knew Annabeth's secret at the time.

She saw General Zhang leading his troops. There was no one to command the other. Annabeth ran towards them.

"Soldiers! Form a line facing Kronos's army! Have your swords ready!"

The soldiers formed a line with their swords in their hands, facing the enemy. The general spotted Annabeth. He ran over to her.

"Your highness. You must be back in the castle."
"No, General. If my husband is not here I to lead, I will." Annabeth replied to his command.

She turned to her army.

"Stay in position!"

Suddenly, Annabeth felt sick. She realized what she had said. She would lead the army and her kingdom if Percy wasn't here. Thinking of all the responsibilities she would have, Annabeth fainted.

The last voices she heard before she passed out was Hazel telling some ladies to take her to the royal physician. Then, all she saw was black.

Annabeth remembered passing out. The kingdom was frantic when they heard their queen fainted. If you fainted, you might never wake up. Annabeth was lucky she had die. Percy would have been heartbroken and her baby's would have died. Whatever happened, Annabeth wasn't allowing that.

It was still afternoon . She had spent an hour daydreaming about the day Kronos attacked. Now it was time for her royal duties.

As she sat on her throne, she to the guards to place the troops near the shores. She complied with problems that people asked her about. One lady asked for more money. Annabeth wasn't able to answer that one.

She had so much to do before Piper came over. Annabeth ran down to the town to open a school nearby. Percy had been asked of that before he when missing and Annabeth convinced him to agree. Now she was going to welcome the young children inside.

Annabeth had a long list of things to do before the day was over. Hopefully she would get it all done.

I built Camp Half-Blood on Minecraft! It's so cool. I even have the underground bunker for the Hephaestus cabin! And Thalia's pine. And the amphitheater . And the dining pavilion ! Tell me which cabin you belong in! My friends say I'd be an Aphrodite girl so I'm going with that. How about you? Answer in your comments!