AN: This story is about Thalia Grace, and a young boy she encounters as she continues down her path of the Hunters.

Listen to 'Cancer' by My Chemical Romance

Thalia's PoV:

I was walking to a coffee shop in Manhattan, during my break from the Hunters. Lady Artemis told me I could have a month break, after all the hard work I'd done, even after I insisted how many times that I should stay.

Percy and Annabeth had passed away, just a few years ago, and I was a little sad, after losing my two best friends. But I had to move on, and continue serving Lady Artemis.

After I'd finished my coffee, I walked to a hospital, where Gwen, one of the Hunters, were staying, to watch out for this and that. (I have no idea why she was positioned there)

I saw Gwen, who was the receptionist, and leaned over the counter.

"Hey Gwenie," I said, smiling at her.

She grinned back at me. "What's up, Thals?" she asked, and I shrugged. "I'm off. Need any help?" I asked. "Well- could I ask you a favor?" she asked, suddenly troubled.

"Sure," I said, curious.

She gestured me to come closer, and started whispering in my ear.

"There's a little boy in Room 107. He's really sick, and his parents never visit him. He's got colon cancer and leukemia, and he's only ten," she whispered.

My heart dropped, and I felt pity for the boy.

"Yeah?" I asked.

"I usually visit him during this time, but I'm getting kinda busy. Could you do me a favor, and visit him?" she asked.

I considered it. Usually, Hunters couldn't really be in contact with boys. But this was a special case, I could tell. The look in Gwen's eyes told me that he needed someone desperately, and I couldn't help it.

"Of course, I will. What's his name?" I asked.

"Tony. Tony Maxwell," she said.

"Okay. Do I just head down there?" I asked. "One sec," she said, and typed something into the computer. She handed me a visitor's sticker, and I stuck it on my black My Chemical Romance shirt.

"Down the hall, there will be an elevator and a flight of stairs. Go upstairs, two levels, and turn right. His room will be the second one on the left," she said.

"Okay. I'll see you, then," I said.

I followed Gwen's directions, and found Room 107.

I opened the door, and laying on the bed was someone that looked very familiar in a strange way.