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Thalia's POV :

A loud beeping noise reached my ears, causing me to groan loudly in frustration. I stretched my arm out felt for my alarm clock, succeeding in knocking it onto the floor. It hit the floor with a loud crashing noise, yet still managed to continue its mind numbing beeping. I pulled the pillow over my head and tried to drown it out, but the muffled complaints from my cabin mates forced me to drag myself up. I shivered slightly as my bare feet hit the cool wooden floor before heading into the bathroom and flicking the shower on.

The warm water poured onto my skin and I smiled. I loved being alone, it was the only time I had to think. Being huntresses was great at first, it still had It's benefits, but I was starting to feel cut off from the real world. I mean immortality is great, who wouldn't want to be a 15 year old forever? But I was missing out on so much, I wanted a sweet 16th birthday party, I wanted my first kiss, I wanted to get married. How could I do all this when I'm under oath? It's been years since I made that decision up on Mount Olympus, and I've only visited camp half blood three times since. Annabeth and Percy are both older than me now, even Nico is 15 now. Everybody's growing up around me, and I'm still the same age I was 5 years ago.

A high pitched voice pulled me out of my thoughts. 'Lieutenant Thalia, it's nearly time for breakfast.'

It was Sasha, one of our newest recruits. 'Ok, thanks Sash.' I replied. 'But I think I'll skip today.' I needed some more time to think.

I heard the cabin door slam shut, and breathed a sigh of relief. It felt good to be back at camp, I was finally back, at the only place I had ever called home. Lady Artemis had to attend the summer solace on mount Olympus and had left me in charge of the Hunters for the whole week. I loved being the lieutenant, but I hated being in charge, having so much responsibility. Making sure the girls don't flirt with any camp boys, and keeping them all safe and happy. Not to mention capture the flag and the looking after the cabin to make sure we past the inspections. I flicked the switch for the water and reached for my fluffy clean white towel.

After climbing out of the shower I shoved on a pair of denim shorts and a black t-shirt. The fields outside the cabin were lush and green and the sun was shining brightly. My mood was instantly lifted as I strolled through the forest, taking in the beautiful views, but also keeping a look out for monsters.

I kept wandering for about twenty minutes, lost in my own thoughts. After a few more minutes I saw the familiar rock come into view, Zeus' fist. I smiled at the familiar boulder, and began scaling it skilfully. When I reached the top I collapsed onto the sun warmed stone, and closed my eyes...

'Thalia?' A soft voice asked.

'What?' I replied, rolling over and opening my eyes up. 'Where am I?'

I pulled myself up into a sitting position and found myself face to face with Nico Di Angelo.

'We're on top of Zeus' fist, you must have fallen asleep.' He explained.

'Oh. Well thanks for waking me up.' I smiled. 'How did you find me up here?'

'I was practicing raising the dead and controlling them, and decided to take a break. When I was getting my breath back I heard a faint voice. You were sleep talking.' He grinned.

'Oh, how embarrassing.' I mumbled.

'Don't worry, you didn't say much.' He reassured me. 'You've missed dinner though.'

I groaned loudly. 'I haven't eaten all day and now I have to wait until tonight? I'm going to die of starvation.'

Nico laughed before offering 'You can come eat in my cabin if you want, I've got a lot of junk food.'

'I don't think I can make it.' I croaked, acting as if I was on my death bed.

'Then I guess I'll have to carry you.' Nico said sighing dramatically.

He pulled me up and lifted me onto his back. In about ten minutes we were outside the Hades cabin. Nico kicked open the door and dropped me onto his sofa.

'Quickly Nico, I can see the light.' I breathed.

'Yeah ok, I'm coming!' He shouted from the kitchen.

He trudged back into the living room and threw a few bags at me. A whooped in delight, and seized the closest bag. Mmm, a share bag of Cheeto's. Nico was busy looking for a DVD, and spun around few seconds later. He plopped down next to me, and hit play on the remote. The credits appeared on the screen and I suddenly felt weird.

Nico's cabin was very dark and the windows were tinted. I suddenly felt on edge as I realised, I was all alone in the dark with a boy I barely knew. I was a hunter for God's sake. I should be practicing archery with the girls, not watching a movie with a boy. Maybe it wouldn't be too bad I thought, It was only a movie right? We wouldn't be talking anyway, I reassured myself.

I kept my eyes glued to the screen for the whole movie, and kept my mouth busy by constantly stuffing food into my mouth. After about 2 hours, and a zombie eating about 200 people the credits finally filled the screen. I jumped up immediately and walked towards the door.

'Thanks Nico. For everything, but I better get back to my girls.' I smiled, as I pulled the door open.

'Okay, bye Thals. We can meet up again tomorrow if you want?' He offered.

'Sounds awesome.' I replied enthusiastically, before I could stop myself.

'Cool.' Nico grinned.

'Well, bye, and thanks again!' I shouted as I ran down the steps and back to the Artemis cabin.

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