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(Thalia POV)

The drive to Camp Half Blood wasn't that long, but it felt like an eternity. I kept replaying that scene over and over in my head. Occasionally, when I looked at Percy, his usually bright green eyes were fighting tears. I felt for him. Annabeth, the one girl who he was totally head over heels, I'd die for you kind of loving, cheated on him. Suddenly, Percy's Prius jerked to a stop, we were at camp. I muttered my thanks and made a dash for my cabin, the tears leaking down my face. It was so humiliating, even though no one paid any attention to me!

"Hey Pinecone Face, what's up?" I looked up and saw a 14-year-old Nico, calmly looking at me as if seeing me, the strong willed punk-rock daughter of Zeus cry everyday was a normal thing.

"I made a bad, bad choice Nico. It's all my fault. If...if I had been there sooner, it wouldn't have happened." I hung my head, unable to meet his eyes.

"What happened Thalia? Start from the beginning, and take your time, I'm in no rush." I nodded and said slowly, "Well it all started about a week ago..."

Flashback

"Thalia, come here please," said Lady Artemis. I came into her tent and sat down in front of her.

"I've been called to Olympus for a...emergency meeting. You and the hunters are going to Camp Half Blood. Tell the girls to pack, we must leave as soon as possible." I nodded, barely able to contain a smile spreading over my face. My heart was swelling, oh how I couldn't wait to see all my friends! Quickly, I told the other hunters to pack. They nodded and began to take down the tents and such.

Biting my lip, I followed Artemis to where she would let us off on our own down over the crest of the hill. Over the top of the hill, I could see everything: The glow from the SMART boards inside the Athena cabin, and a certain blond haired girl sitting next to the basketball court, kissing a tall boy with blond hair. As I headed down the hill, I saw Percy running away from the basketball court. Why, I wondered. I headed down the court and saw what I thought would happen when the gods faded. Annabeth Chase kissing Will Solace, in one glance, it was clear to me what happened. Annabeth cheated on Percy, broke his heart, chewed it up, spit it out and never gave it a second thought. I shoved Will and Annabeth apart, walked up to Annabeth and slapped her across the face. With a satisfying scream from Annabeth, I stomped away, furious at what she'd done. I decided to go and comfort Percy. He'd be down at the pier.

"Hi, Percy, I saw what happened." He nodded and said, "Pretty awful, I would've never thought she'd stoop to that level."

"I slapped her across the face for you." Percy smiled, and his eyes lit up, "You're kidding, aren't you."

"Nope, it was absolutely satisfactory." I said, sitting down next to him. "She'll definitely pay for cheating." When I looked at him, my head-strong confidence was withering, he was so, modest, perfect...any other positive describing word! Holy crap, I started thinking at 1,000 mph. I'mahunterofArtemis, I'veswornoffboysIcan'tbedoingthis! I don't know if it was Aphrodite, fate, or some third thing, but, I felt myself leaning in...And...we kissed. Everything I had known over the past two/three years down the toilet in one major flush. It took every fiber in my being to break that kiss up! I stood up and whispered, "I...I...have to go." And fled from Percy, fled from the pier, I just had to get out of there. I went to Artemis's cabin, crashed on my bed, and fell asleep, but not long before a VERY unhappy goddess interrupted me.

"THALIA GRACE! GET YOUR SORRY BUTT OFF THE BED AND LISTEN TO ME!" I woke up and rubbed my eyes, trying to piece together why I was being yelled at. Oh, yeah, the kiss, that might be why. In a softer voice, Artemis said, "I...I'm sorry, Thalia, but you broke your vow. You...you were a great hunter and I'm sorry to let you go." Then, the world was ripped out from under me and I was sent spinning into the nothingness void of despair.

I woke up sometime later in Zeus's cabin. On the mirror, there was a note from Percy.

I'm so sorry about what happened, Thalia.

It's all my fault.

The council wants to meet with us about...something.

Best wishes,

Percy Jackson

My heart crawled into my throat. It wasn't out of fear, from my father, though. It was how Percy wanted to take the whole blame. He really did care about me... Wait, no, I am NOT N-O-T not, falling for my cousin! I hope...

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