*Author's Note*: Please note this is my first fanfic so please forgive me for either the lameness or horrid plot line. Please leave review.

Percy POV:

We ran until we reached the cliff where Mrs. O'Leary was sleeping. We stopped at the edge of the clearing. Nico bent over panting. When we had caught our breath we turned to see Mrs. O'Leary had some company.

There was a girl that looked about 14-15 years old. Instantly I was suspicious because well, five years of being a demigod kinda has that effect on you. When I saw Nico bow I bowed as well simply because I didn't know what was going on.

"Lady Hestia," Nico said.

"Hello Nico, I see Perseus is with you," she said quietly. When she looked at me I suddenly knew who she was.

"You're that girl from camp, the one who was always by the brazier. I apologize, I never knew," I stammered.

"There is nothing to be forgiven young Perseus. I am often overlooked, people are too busy with their lives just to stop and have a decent meal by the hearth. But now let's put this unfortunate business behind us and just forget the chaos and enjoy a meal," Hestia said as she spread here arms and a three plates appeared on the picnic blanket beside her. The plates were heaped to the rim with mashed potatoes, meatloaf, peas, corn, the whole works.

I inhaled deeply not knowing the last time I had a decent meal such as this. Before digging in I scraped off a portion of the meal in to the fire. Hestia seemed more relaxed when we did so. Then I remembered that she was once an Olympian prior to giving her seat up to Dionysus so she still received a portion of the offering. I nodded to her and she simply smiled.

Hestia POV:

As he ate I watched him. He was quite attractive, actually more attractive than any man I've ever encountered before. I began to ponder if he could be… I shook these thoughts out of my head and made note to scald Aphrodite later.

I noticed that Nico and Percy had both finished their meals and so I waved my hands and the dishes disappeared. Then Percy asked "Why do you tend to the hearth?"

I told him, someone must take care of the hearth where the heart iis the strongest. And with that I willed my flame to roar to destructive heat. Nico and Percy both recoiled at the sudden increase in temperature. AS quickly as I had caused it tojflare up I calmed it down to a mere flame.

"Fire can be both a tool and a weapon young Percy. It can build, but just as easily it can destroy. You must know how to control it. You must make your choice. And your time to make yours is coming soon." I said. With that without realizing what I was about to do I leaned over and kissed him, on the lips. His eyes widened in surprise but they eventually closed to savor the kiss.

We broke away and touching my forehead to his I said, " If you ever lose your way, come back to the hearth it will always guide you. I give you my blessing."

What he did next caught me completely unawares. He kissed me and whispered, "I will hold those words close."

Someone cleared their throat and we turned to see a very bemused Nico standing next to Mrs. O'Leary who looked like she was ready to go. Percy walked up to them and when he turned I teleported him home.

*Author's Note*: Hope you liked the first chapter. I'm not sure when I'll be able to update but I will get to it ASAP - FBMPyroTech