All of Camp Half-Blood were in rejoice. As well as Camp Jupiter. The war was over. At least for now...

Percy, Piper, Nico, Annabeth, Jason, Hazel, Leo, & Frank all sat in Percy's cabin laughing. Enjoying each other's company.

Friends. They were friends then. They all were. Eventually Percy grabbed Annabeth's hand & led her to the beach. "Let's go back in Perce. It's cold out." Annabeth begged as Percy laughed until they were standing on the beach.

Annabeth was just happy to be with Percy. She knew she loved him. "I'm ready, Percy." She randomly said causing Percy to nearly stumble back & fall into the sand. "You sure ? I mean we don't have to do anything that would pressure the other."

Annabeth kissed Percy & rested her head against his. "I want this. I want you. I'm ready." Percy's whole face brightened as they ran back to his cabin. Each going to get advice from their friends.

Hazel & Piper joined Annabeth on the lefr side of the cabin. "You serious ?" Piper asked grinning wider by the minute. "Yes. I'm completley serious. It's going to happen." Annabeth said biting her lip nervously. Hazel gave a strained smile & had only then locked eyes with Nico. They were thinking thr same thing: they are too young to commit to something as intimate as sex.

On tbe right side of the cabin Pwrcy was talking with the guys. "Just make sure you both are prepared. It isn't a joke." Jason said giving Percy a light, well as light as he could muster, punch in the arm. Harmless teasing, I guess.

Frank grinned as had said that it truly was up to Percy & Annabeth if they were ready for something like that. Leo was all for it. He supported their decision. Nico held back as usual sharing a look with Hazel. They were hoping that they were ready for what ever they were going go through with.

Annabeth & Percy were soon alone. In a blur of intimate moments they had achieved what they had set out on doing.

The next morning was utterly different for them. Piper made it her mission to creep them out. "Annabeth you're glowing !" Piper said engulfung the daughter of Athena in a hug. "Um...thank you ?" Annabeth replied sitting between Percy & Piper. Jason was on the other side of Piper.

"You too, Percy. You seem more...I don't know. You just seem...more." Piper said once again. Being the daughter of Aphrodite, Piper was prone to be a little forward. Love was something not a lot of people experienced. She was just glad Annabeth & Percy had each other. "Thanks, Piper."

All in all everyone was comfortable. They werd finally getting some time to be normal teenagers.

The Olympians had stayed to get to know their children more after the war. Poseidon stood on the beach with Hades next time. "He won't be happy about the boy..." Hades said ignoring the look of his brother. "He is Percy's brother. Percy wouldn't just deny a brother."

Poseidon was sure that Percy would be excited to learn about having a brother. "No he won't. Don't you think it is about time to let him be normal for once ? No surprises ?" Hades said as he stared out at the sea. "Hades I don't expect you to understand. Percy would be thrilled. I know he will."

Hades had giving up the topic quickly sending his brother's need to believe that. Both were in a calm awkward silence when Ares decided to join them. "Never underestimate your own child. The little shits will always surprise you." Ares said with nothing but pride seeping through his words & a proud smile on his face.

Honestly all three gods wanted their children happy. Wht wouldn't they ?

Nico was in his cabin alone as usual. Camp Jupiter had cabins made. Nico's was just as dark & gloomy on the inside as outside. Nico was the first to hear the dinner bell.

He made it just in time squishing between Jason & Percy. Thus, earning laughs frim both of the tall boys. Hazel gave a warm smile to her brother as Poseidon made his way forward.

Behind the God of the Seas was Asher Winston, Percy's brother. "I have claimed another son. Asher." Poseidon announced earning a gasp from everyone. He stepped aside showing the boy with jet black hair & sea green eyes that stood behind him.

Immediately the Ares cabin of children had decided to test him. By that I mean...Clairesse. "You. Me. Fight." She demanded & Asher grinned widely. "I accept."

Everyone made their way in the direction of the arena, but no one had gotten that far. Clairesse swung her sword arning a satisfying hiss from Asher. She would have gotten him once more if he didn't slip her up. She went at him and a bubble of water surrounded him. It was impenetrable.

"Stop being a coward !  I can't have two of you arohnd here !" Clairesse shouted only getting a mockery of Asher laughing. He mouthed the words,"Deal with it, Princess."

Eventually Ashee had came out of the watee barrier & their swords clashed for a good 15 minutes before Clairesse had him pinned beneath her. "Not bad...For a rookie..."

Clairesse smiled. That was a shocker. Her ? Smiling ? That never happens. She helped Asher up they both grinned. Both Ares & Poseidon smiled at them as well.

Percy couldn't watch anymore so he went to his cabin, but it no longer would be just him with Asher around. He can't hate Asher for being born, but Percy wasn't happy. Why did he get claimed now of all times ? Times when another war could spring up...

It didn't make any sense.

Annabeth had volunteered to show Asher around. & in that time she was comparing him to Percy. Sick right ? "What was life like before you got here ?" Asher gave a warm smile. "My older sister. My mom & step dad died in a car crash when I was 11. My sister had to be my 'mom', I guess."

Annabeth felt bad for him, but hoq far was she going to let this go ?