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Piper was enjoying herself walking around the town. Annabeth had seen it all before. She yawned. She was up late worrying. She hoped this ball would give her citizens confidence in the war. And bring good news.

Piper planned the whole thing, from catering to music. Good qualities for a future queen, as she was engaged to Jason.

Piper had told Annabeth many times about how she wanted to get married, but with the war, it was too much. Annabeth had so much on her plate as well.

Piper and Annabeth ran around the village, picking up orders, spreading the news. Annabeth was glad her dress didn't show her tummy, which was supposed to be a surprise at the ball.

And to thank the soldiers, she invited the Oceania troops to come. She was glad that she prepared a speech. Jason was also coming, if he wasn't busy. Annabeth was just hoping to survive the day of hectic schedules and frustrating subjects.

Later, before the ball, Piper was with her in her room to help get ready. Thankfully, Piper packed a dress to wear for this occasion. Annabeth put on her silver swirl-designed fishtail dress. Piper threw on her lilac purple puffed up gown.

"Hey Annabeth, how do I look?" Piper said, twirling in the mirror.
"You look amazing Pipes. How about me?" Annabeth smiled.
"Wonderful as usual." Piper giggled.

They laughed. Piper had a skill for makeup and hair. She had done Annabeth's hair in a fancy updo with curls falling around her face. Piper wore a braid with a flower pin in it.

Annabeth looked at herself. Percy had this dress made for her. She wore it on his birthday. A month before he disappeared.

Flashback

Annabeth woke up to a mop of black hair. She sat up in bed. Suddenly she felt cold and pulled the blankets over herself. Her husband was still asleep.

Typical Percy, she thought.

Today was ships birthday. For some reason he loved the color blue. Annabeth told the chefs to make the cake blue, using blueberries. They were happy to oblige.

Annabeth wasn't sure whether to stay in bed or get up. She decided just to sleep a little longer. But she had to plan today. She knew her husband was going to end up taking the day off. Annabeth pulled the covers over Percy and threw on a dress. Annabeth walked over to the balcony, enjoying the sunshine.

She had spoken with all the maids, servants, and chef that worked in the castle. They were all in on her plan for a surprise party in the garden. Percy never had big parties for his birthday, it was more of his brother's thing.

Annabeth was worrying about the weather and how the decorations were coming along when she felt arms wrap around her. Annabeth gasped. Then turned around.

She saw Percy smiling at the morning sun.

"Happy birthday." Annabeth said.
"It's my birthday today?"
"Yes it is."
"So what that makes me..."
"Did you ever remember anything about today?"
"Nope. All I know is that I want to be with you."

Percy kissed her gently.

"And today's the day I fell in love with you."
"Wasn't that your brother's birthday?"
"Nope, at the time, you were my friend."

Annabeth looked back at the sunrise. She loved the way the colors blended and the how the rising sun made the different colors in the sky. Percy kissed her cheek.

"Love you."
"Love you, too."

They stood there, just watching. Hearing the birds twitter. And the calming silence. Annabeth could fall asleep in her husband's arms.

Then she remembered the party. She gently moved his arms so she could leave.

"Annabeth? Where are you going?"
"I have to do something. Love you."

With that Annabeth rushed to the garden. Seeing everything set up made her heart fill with joy. She was certain Percy was going to love it.

(End of Flashback)

Annabeth recalled that memory when she planned something. A ball was one of them. Suddenly, Piper pulled Annabeth's hand.

"Come on, we have to go."
"Alright. I'm coming."

The two ladies rushed down the stairs. They saw the crowd before them. Annabeth could hardly pay attention as Piper spoke. Piper announced it was time for dancing. Music began to play.

Annabeth hadn't gotten anyone to ask her to dance yet. Since her brother was there, he dancing with her. Malcolm and Annabeth were having a conversation during the steps and twirls.

"Annabeth, how is everything?"
"Fine, Malcolm. How's Eliza?"

Elizabelle, or Eliza, as they called her, was Malcolm's wife. They married shortly after she and Percy did.

"She's fine. Actually, you're going to be an aunt in a few months."

Annabeth was shocked. Eliza was having a child? Same time as her. She decided she had to tell her brother about her.... surprise.

"Malcolm. Could I tell you something?"
"Yes Sister, anything."
"In a few months, there is going to be a new addition to the or family."

Malcolm looked like he almost stopped dancing at her news. Annabeth was happy about it sure, but honestly she wasn't sure of she was going to survive or not. There was a large percentage of death in childbirth.

"That's great! Oh Annabeth, I'm so happy. Does Percy know?"
"Percy's disappeared."

Malcolm's mouth was hanging open. Annabeth chuckled.

"Close your mouth Brother, you'll get flies."
"I'm sorry, but the king of Oceania's is missing?"
"Yes."
"How are you going to take over lead of the kingdom?"
"Piper's helping."
"Why are you so calm?"
"It's been three months since he disappeared. We survive another three."

Music stopped. Malcolm smiled at her, unassured.

"Malcolm, it will be fine. Now go find another partner, I'm sitting out."
"Okay."

Annabeth walked to the refreshments table. She took one of the cookies and took a bite into it. Mmm. The taste was like heaven.

Annabeth watched as all the couples danced and twirled . Annabeth wasn't a fan of dancing . She was the girl that sat out and hung by the refreshments table.

She liked seeing her brother happy, but under other circumstances, he would have been more excited.

She spotted a young man in a military uniform about her age by the refreshments table too, taking a cookie. He saw her. Annabeth watched as realization crept in his eyes. Then he spoke.

"Would you like to dance?"

There, finished. I wanted to post this chapter on Percy's actual birthday, but I promised I would post as much before my birthday. So here it is. And I'm seriously needing ideas, this whole thing is going nowhere. Well, see ya next time. Vote. Comment.
-Abby