1 1. Heartbreak

Percy POV

'' Dear diary,

my life is perfect. I have a beautiful girlfriend and amazing friends. Hmmm... AmaZHANG friends! SEA what I did there? My APOLLO - gees.

OK, that's complete of the topic, stupid ADHD, but my friend Leo recently introduced me to the beautiful concept of puns, and well... You see what happened.

It is about two weeks after the end of the Giant war and, everybody is or celebrating, or grieving over the losses. I fell sad because of many deaths, but I know that I couldn't prevent them. After all, in war people die. We will remember them as heroes and tell their stories to new generations of demigods at camp. They will get the recognition they deserve.

My mom and Paul are happy too, my mom is pregnant and everybody is excited.

Annabeth was distant since the end of the war, but I decided to give her some time to grieve over the loss of her siblings. Everything else is going great, the camp is almost completely repaired.

I asked Athena for permission for her daughters' hand in marriage and she, surprisingly, permitted me. She said that I have proven myself. She even said that she'll ask Hephaestus to make a ring for the proposal and it was finished yesterday. I was very excited when he flashed into my cabin and showed me the ring because I had no idea how it will look like. However, it is perfect. I normally don't write in the diary but today is special, today I am going to propose to my Wise Girl.''

When I finished writing, I put the diary back under my mattress and went to find the love of my life. I looked and looked, and looked. I was very surprised when I couldn't find her. That meant she is in her cabin and I know that she hates it in there. She loves sitting on the beach or just being out in general.

My heart was racing and my palms began to sweat. I had a feeling like something's about to go horribly wrong but I just pushed it aside.

''What could go wrong?'' I asked myself. Boy, I wish I knew. I would run and never come back. But, being the lovestruck idiot I was, I didn't listen to warnings and continued walking towards Athena's cabin. When I was in front of the door I took a few deep breaths and knocked. I felt like my heart was going to burst through my chest.

Let me tell you, I was very surprised when Malcolm opened the door.

''Percyyy, how are you?'' he said suddenly looking anxious.

''I'm great. Thanks. But where is Annabeth?'' I said pulling the ring out of my pocket and showed him. He paled and looked like he's going to get a heart attack. I should have taken that as one more sign of doom, but let's just say it. I. Was. Oblivious. I was too excited to think clearly.

''Y'know Percy, maybe it's not the right time.'' he said nervously shifting from foot to foot.

''What do you mean, is she ok?'' I said, immediately multiple worst-case scenarios started playing in my head. I was beyond worried.

''Yeah, she's ok. Just... youwontlikewhatyouwillseethere.''

I raised my eyebrow questioningly at him. I was just plain confused.

''Well, I won't stop you, but remember. I warned you,'' he said deadly serious.

''Ok, thanks man,'' I said, patted him on the back, and walked through the doorway.

As soon as I stepped into the cabin my feeling of doom drastically increased. I quickly went to the closed door. All the cabin counselors had their own rooms, but Annabeth always kept her door open in case somebody wants to ask her something. So, of course, I was curious.

I quietly opened the door and peeked inside. The 'peek' broke my heart and ruined my life. I know that this sounds more dramatic than Drama Queen on last Friday night (( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)) but really, what I saw broke my heart. My Wise Girl and some camper which I didn't even know were eating each other faces off. A few silent tears came running down my face and I closed the door.

I walked back to the front of the cabin and started running towards the beach. I fell on my knees and screamed on top of my lungs. Earth was shaking, waves were getting bigger and bigger, but I didn't notice any of that. I couldn't stop thinking about what I saw. Suddenly, I felt a hand on my shoulder. I looked up and saw the last person I expected. My dad was smiling warmly at me and hugged me. The hug could rival Tysons. I sobbed into his shoulder I couldn't hold it in anymore.

I realized that the earthquake stopped and curious campers were looking at us. I gently pushed my dad away from me and ran to my cabin. I quickly packed some clothes, ambrosia and nectar, took the paper and a pen, and wrote a note to all campers:

Dear campers and gods,

Today I planned to propose to Annabeth but instead, I found her cheating on me. I decided that I need some time alone and that I will be leaving camp. I will maybe never return. Don't search for me, I will come back again when I'll be ready. I just want you to know that I don't blame any of you except Annabeth and whoever that was.

Nico: You are one of my closest friends. I'm sorry I wasn't able to save Bianca. You are like a little brother to me and I love you.

Thalia: You were always there for me when I needed somebody. I don't see you as a cousin but as a sister. I'm sorry for leaving you.

Grover: You are my first and best friend. We went through so much together. I'm sorry for leaving. I wish you and Juniper all the best.

Tyson: Sorry for leaving, Big guy. I wish you and Ella all the best. We went through a lot of things together and I'll always be grateful to you.

The rest of the seven (excluding Annabeth, including Calypso): I still love you guys all the same. We went through quests and wars together. I am honored to be your friend. I wish you all the best.

Chiron: You were always like a second father to me, you always listened to me and supported me, and for that, I am eternally grateful. I hope you'll be happy training new campers.

I slung the backpack across my back, took the note and walked to the doors of Big house. I left the note and went to the camp border.

I turned around and looked at the place that was my home for past 5 years. With a few more silent tears falling, I left.