I drew my sword. “Percy,” Annabeth said, “let me come with you.” “Too dangerous,” I said. “Besides, I need you to help Michael coordinate the defensive line. I’ll distract the monsters. You group up here. Move the sleeping mortals out of the way. Then you can start picking off monsters while I keep them focused on me. If anybody can do all that, you can.” Michael snorted. “Thanks a lot.” I kept my eyes on Annabeth. She nodded reluctantly. “All right. Get moving.” Before I could lose my courage, I said, “Don’t I get a kiss for luck? It’s kind of a tradition, right?” I figured she would punch
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