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Percy and Annabeth rode around on the Vespa, only occasionally stopping to put out a fire or move a sleeping pedestrian to safety. On paper, it seemed like a pretty peaceful ride- It was quiet, and they didn't have to worry about a speeding car coming along and hitting them. But, the utter silence and the knowledge of what was to come kept them both on edge.
"This is so weird" Percy muttered, his voice ever so slightly shaky as he looked around the streets. Annabeth, who was hugging him from behind, held him a bit tighter. She was also pretty anxious about all of it and found her voice not working at that moment. "And, everyone's about to attack, and I don't..."
"We'll be fine" Annabeth forced out, trying to provide him with some reassurance. He glanced back at her with a tense but appreciative smile.
"But how do you know that, Annabeth?"
"I don't" she admitted with a shrug. She didn't elaborate further, and the pair once again fell into worry and nervousness, waiting for something bad to happen. For the other shoe to drop. In fact, they were both quiet until they were passing Madison Square Park and the blonde spoke up again.
"Pull over"