" I will now crown the future queen of Greece . If anyone wishes to object , please do it now . No objections ? Very well . I present to you ; Princess Annabeth Minerva Chase !" , everyone clapped as the priest put the crown on my head . I was smiling like crazy . When the trumpets sounded , I stood up and waved to my loyal subjects . By wearing the crown , I have promised to govern the country of Greece . The whole country is now under my responsibility and me alone . Ever heard of a 17-year old queen ? I give you Queen Annabeth Chase . My parents stepped down from the throne to give me a chance . They believe I can because I am more mature than kids my age .

I stepped down the steps of the silver throne , gracefully . I was wearing a loose Greek -style dress . I curtsied to the dukes and duchesses on either side of me . My mother approached me .

"You'll make me so proud .", she said . I curtsied to her and she did the same .

1 Year later ...

I walked hurriedly down the hall . Passing a few maids , I readjusted my strappless Greek dress . It had a belt where the family knife was in its sheath . I checked myself one more time before walking through the doors . My mother and a few ministers were seated at the table . They stood up when I entered and I motioned them to sit down . I sat down at the head of the table .

"I came as soon as I could . What's the problem ?", I asked in a worried tone . 15 minutes ago , I was sitting peacefully in my room and suddenly a maid rushed in and told me that my mother needed me . My mother turned her gaze on me . It was scary and calming at the same time . She flicked a piece of her brown hair . Her grey eyes filled with stress . I felt pretty sorry for her .

"We have reports from the Hunters of Artemis that someone has hired people to assassinate you . SO far , we have not recieved any threats whatsoever .", said my mother calmly . Assassinate ? Who would do such a thing ? The Hunters of Artemis are the head of security . They are like sisters to me and I would blame myself if one of them got hurt .

"I guess the Hunters can take care of it right ?", I asked . My mother shook her head and became more serious .

"Eventhough the Hunters are head of security , they also have other duties . They can't be there for you all the-", suddenly , something swooped in and I felt a cold metal on my neck . I think it was a knife . I felt a grip on my hand . It was almost deadly . Well , I was going to be dead in a matter of minutes if I don't take my knife . My other hand reached for it carefully .

"Don't touch the knife .", the voice commanded me gruffly . My hand fell to its side . My mother and the ministers were looking at me with horrified expressions . I gulped and gathered all my courage .

"State your buisness .", I said in a brave tone . He chuckled .

"I am here to kill y-", the man's grip on his knife loosened . He fell to the ground . A silver arrow was poking out of his back . I was saved and I knew who did it . Artemis . I walked to the window and looked out . I saw Artemis on a roof with her bow and arrow . She saw me and saluted me . I saluted her back . I turned to my mother and the ministers . My mother stood up and cleared her throat .

"As I was saying , they can't be there all the time for you . So , I have seeked outer help and called in the famous muskateers . There are five of them ; Perseus Jackson , Luke Castellan , Nico Di Angelo , Jason Grace and Travis Stoll . They will arrive this afternoon . I expect you to be there ." , I nodded and walked out . I called Beckendorf , one of my guards and told him to dispose of the assassin's dead body . I walked to my room and took my gold cloak . I wore it and threw on the hood . I was suppose to meet two of the hunters who were my best friends . They are Thalia and Bianca . I never knew their last names though .

I walked down the steps of the palace and approached two figures cloaked in silver , each with the hood on .

"Bianca , Thalia , let's go .", I said , leading them down the steps . We walked straight into the village . I love watching the common scenery thouh I never threw back my hood because the subjects would act weirdly around me . There were kids running and merchants selling their goods . I put a couple of drachmas into a begger's bowl . me and the girls walked over and sat on a bench .

"The Musketeers are arriving soon . Perseus Jackson , Jason Grace , Nico Di Angelo , Luke Castellan and Travis Stoll .", I told them . They were both quiet when I said the names . Specifically , Jason Grace and Nico Di Angelo . I let the matter pass and we spent time in silence and eventually , we had to return to the palace . Bianca and Thalia wanted to make sure I was safely there . We walked up the steps of the palace but were blocked by five men . They wore different outfits . They must be the new recuits .

"Halt ! Show me your identity .", said the one with blonde hair and a small scar on his lip . Thalia gasped and threw off her hood . She hugged the guy and he , suprisingly hugged her back . The same goes to Bianca . I coughed and they seperated . Bianca and Thalia were grinning sheepishly . "Who are you ?", the other guy asked . He had black hair and sea green eyes .

"I thought you would know .", I said , defying him . He was taken aback .

"Throw off your hood and that's an order .", said the one with the sandy blonde hair and blue eyes . He took out his sword and pointed it at me . Thalia and Bianca were staringa t me with their mouths agape . I stamp my foot when I am angry and trying to be patient . That was what I did right then . The guy with the sword walked forward and the tip of the sword was on my throat . I reached for my hood and the guy had his guard down .

Instead , I grabbed my knife by the side and unarmed him . The guy with sea-green eyes gasped . "She has the Royal Knife .", he muttered . I could snicker but that would be rude . So I threw my hood off and the new guards gasped . They saw the crown I was wearing on my head . They knelt down . I withdrew my knife and put it back in its sheath .