I turned around. The wall of water was still protecting us. Standing there was Aunt Piper in her nightgown. Our fathers trailed behind her. I had a scared expression on my face. What were they going to do? Punish us for sneaking out?

But they seemed more scared than angry. The adults turned to look at each other with worried faces.

"What's wrong?" I asked.

My father looked at me, worry in his eyes. I shook under his gaze. I wanted to stare him down, but I couldn't. The fear in the adults' eyes unnerved me. I couldn't talk or move.

"Rose, please. Come here." he said.

I followed my father. Giselle ran to her mother and father. He didn't scowl, didn't frown. He just looked sad.

"I want to talk to you Rose. You're in danger."
"Why am I in danger? I'm only a princess."
"That's not the reason, Rose. You've... inherited a power greater than any other."

I looked at my hands. The water. It had something to do with water. I looked up and gazed into my father's green eyes.

"And I fear it may get to out of hand." he continued, "Rose, you have the power of the Oceanus Tribe."
"What is that?"
"Talking to undersea animals, controlling water, being able to shape-shift, they were all their powers. As much as I don't want to do this, it's only necessary. You're going to put yourself and others in danger. Please Rose. I don't want anyone hurt."
"Wait... what are you going to do?"
"We'll have to stay in the castle for a long time. Until you can control your powers." (OMGs. I just realized that she's water Elsa. Staying in the castle. And stuff like that.)
"Why?"
"And your mother," Father continued to ramble, "they've found you. Why didn't I tell her not to go? I shouldn't have known Luke was going to target her, to get to me."

Father began screaming at the sky to god knows who. I stood there. I got bored. There was a puddle nearby, so I'd thought I'd make a few shapes with the water in the air.

"Luke! How could you! My family is innocent! They haven't done anything! You loved her at one point! Why take it out on her! Are you going to take the things I love the most! My wife! My daughter!"

That was it. Father's gone mad. He must have been really broken about Mother. I didn't know what to feel. Who was Luke? He loved Mother before? What happened? Father finally seemed to realize I was still standing there.

"I'm sorry Rose. We have to leave." he took my hand as he spoke.
"Wait! Let me say goodbye."

He nodded. My plan was going to work. I needed someone to explain something about Luke and my parents. There were two people I could ask. Aunt Piper and Uncle Jason.

I rushed to Giselle's room. I knew her parents were going to be tucking her in now. Plus, I had an excuse.

"Aunt Piper." I said as I stepped into the room.

Aunt Piper was sitting on the bed while she was stroking Giselle's blond hair. I smiled. Aunt Piper put a finger to her lips.

"Yes, Rose?"
"Can I ask you something?"
"Anything."
"What happened between my mother, father and Luke?"

I knew I'd asked a strange question because her expression darkened.

"They haven't told you yet. I.... come. We're going to the library."

I ran after Aunt Piper. She threw opened the door, let me inside and shut it. I took a seat in one of the armchairs. Piper sat on the couch facing me. She teetered nervously.

"Rose. Do you know about your parents wedding?" she asked.
"I just know they got married and had me."
"Let me tell you the story,"

Aunt Piper continued on and on. Apparently, a man named Luke was betrothed to my mother. He wanted to marry her, but she was in love with my father. After my father and mother were married, he hated my father. Because he took the girl of his dreams. Then after my father joined the army for a short while, Luke kidnapped him and my mother as revenge. Now he wants to kill me because I was a constant reminder of the girl Luke lost.

I sat there shocked. Then I heard my father calling my name in the hall.

"Rose! Where are you? We have to leave!"

Aunt Piper looked at me.

"Rose, what's going on? What didn't you tell me?"
"Father's taking me back home. To control my powers."

She nodded. I didn't get how she understood. Then again, I didn't understand my powers. Maybe she did research with my father? I honestly don't know.

Speak of the devil, my father burst into the library.

"Piper! Where's- oh."

He looked at me, worry in his eyes. He glanced at Piper, like 'what happened?'. Piper nodded at him. He covered his mouth.

"You told her?"
"I had to Percy. We have no choice. She needs to know."
"I-I-I...."

For once my father was speechless. And my mother wasn't here.

"With Annabeth... in her..... condition..... we know he wants to hurt her. The war also. Jason has to lead his army. So do you, Percy. I'll be able to take care of Annabeth. Rose needs to be protected."
"There are guards at the castle."
"Yes, but without you, Luke will get to Rose. Annabeth's not doing too well, either. Just leave her here. We'll be fine."
"But...."
"Rose can control it. I know she will. She's strong. Like Annabeth."

Father nodded. I was shocked. The resemblance to my mother seems to soften him. For what Aunt Piper told me, he loved Mother so much that he would leave her to keep her safe. He would let her go to make her happy.

"Please Percy. Your and Jason's troops leave tomorrow. You have to get ready. I'll be here within the children."
"I... of course Piper. Right as usual. Just let me say goodbye."

She nodded and my father beckoned me over. He hugged me.

"I'm sorry Rose. I love you and I want nothing but the best for you. Please, don't hurt anyone. I'll miss you."

He stood at the doorway with Piper, going to the guest room Mother was in. I followed them. Father was 'talking to mother'. I could hear what he was saying.

"Annabeth. Where do I start. I'm so sorry. I have to leave you, again. I love you and," he began sobbing, "please, please come back to me. I sound selfish. I don't know what I would do without you and I, Rose and I need you. Please, Annabeth. My wife. My love. Mother of my daughter. We need you. I just regret you leaving and letting you get poisoned. I'm suppose to protect you. I love you with all my heart Annabeth. Just... come back to us." (I swear I almost cried writing this.)

I sighed. My father loved my mother more than anything. He came out of the room with Aunt Piper comforting him.

"Percy, she'll be alright. I promise."
"Piper. What if she doesn't get better. I can't imagine my life without her. I.."

A tear fell from his eye. He rushed down the hall to Uncle Jason. I looked back at them. They had left in the royal carriage to visit the troops. Aunt Piper was saying to herself, kind of like a chant, 'She'll be okay. She'll be okay.' None of this was really helping. I looked back at Mother. She looked peaceful, her eyes closed, her breathing steady. Then I turned to Piper.

Then a huge explosion boomed in the palace.

Hey guys! I'm back! This is probably going to be my last update for a while and I'm going to have one of you continue this story if you really want it. Anyway, if you want to continue this story on your own, leave a review telling me. Anyway, I would like to show you something I found while playing ROBLOX.

One of the people playing was named WiseGirl132. So my only thought was "OMGS ANNABETH PLAYS ROBLOX." I was also fangirling so now if my friend and brother think I'm weird, it's because of that. But the sad part was she didn't look like Annabeth. 😭

Next thing. I told you about my new story. Tell me if I should publish it. Thanks.

Number three, look at what I found

That's all until next time. Byeeeee!
-Abby