Okay, here's the first chapter of Soul Mates! I rewrote it, so be sure to read the chapter, please! I would also appreciate if you gave me any advice in reviews. Enjoy!


[Annabeth's POV]

Okay, I'm officially bored.

Thalia is sleeping (my best friend! How could she?!) and left me alone with Aphrodite. I mean, I am thankful that she is helping me find my soul mate (whoever he is) but she just loves to talk about such petty stuff. She can go off for hours on celebrity gossip, makeup, fashion, gossip, diets, hot people, gossip, hairstyles, and gossip. Did I mention gossip? Since I am the daughter of Athena, goddess of battle strategy, war, wisdom, arts and crafts, those topics bore me. I'd much rather debate about history or discuss the latest scientific theories. Thalia, the sleeping girl, is the daughter of Zeus, King of the gods and god of lightning and the sky, and has a hot temper. Except maybe when she's sleeping. On the other side of the room, Thalia's brother Jason, Travis, and his brother Conner are playing video games. Jason is like Thalia, powerful and regal, but he is more of the calm, collected, proper sibling. Travis and Conner are sons of Hermes, god of mischief and thieves, have a mischievous glint in his eyes and they both like to pull pranks and pick-pocket. Anyway, all five have left me and I have to endure all of Aphrodite's gossip about the latest scandals and fashion.

Ugh.

I am so going to get to Thalia later. Aphrodite just kept on droning on, and I bobbed my head in the right moments, not really listening. Suddenly, she stood up from the bed she was sitting on. And because I was perched on the edge, I fell off the bed as it bounced up. I landed with a loud crash.

"Owww.."

"Oh my gods are you okay? Do you need anything? Should I call Apollo? Because I can get him to come here quick-" Aphrodite turned frantic

"I'm fine, I'm fine. But may I ask, what made you jump up from the bed from your endless talking and caused my fall from the bed?"

"Well… I just had a kind of feeling that your soul mates would be arriving soon."Maybe-

"Jeez, you had to wake me up just because you had a feeling that our soul mates would be arriving?"

Thalia who just woke up, grumpily said.

"Anyway, who wants to meet their soul mates first? Huh? Any volunteers? You know what, we'll just draw straws."

Aphrodite said, really hyper, like she always was when there was anything related to love.

Aphrodite conjured up 4 straws and a bottle.

"Why is there only 4?"

I asked.

"Well, Conner's soul mate has a bit more to go… so we'll be just picking from you, Thals, Jas and Travis."

Aphrodite answered.

"Okay, ladies first! Annabeth, Thalia, pick a straw.

I got a 4, while Thalia got a 1.

"Ooh, Thals, you're first!"

I said as I watched Travis and Jason each pick a 2 and a 3. Thalia rolled her eyes.

"Better get this over. I still think I should have not quit the Hunters for this. No, no, scratch that. I still think I was tricked and I should have the right to go back."

Yeah, Thalia was the former lieutenant of the Hunters of Artemis, but Aphrodite charm-spoke her into quitting. She tried to get in again but Aphrodite didn't give her the chance.

"So, Thalia, did you say that you wanted to get this over?"

Aphrodite asked. Thalia rolled her eyes again and said yes.

"Okay then, quick info about your soul mate: his name is Nico DiAngelo and he is the son of Hades. He was born in the 1970s but went to the Lotus Casino and came out when he was twelve and you were thirteen, which was 3 years ago. But since you joined the hunters for a year you guys are now the same age. He had a sister named Bianca DiAngelo and his mother was Maria DiAngelo but they are both dead and it is a touchy subject for him. He has pale skin, dark hair and dark eyes. His favorite color is black like yours. Got it?"

Thalia, a bit stunned with all the information stuttered out a "Yeah".

"Good."

Aphrodite grinned at Thalia and snapped her fingers. A boy, Nico, I presume, appeared at the door. He looked confused. He turned his head and looked at Aphrodite. A flash of recognition appeared on his face, and he scowled.

"Why am I here, Lady Aphrodite? Please don't tell me that I've gotten tangled into on of your love games."

"You'll get to know why you're here soon enough, Nico dear. Annabeth?"

I nodded at Aphrodite and starting dragging Nico to an empty room. He resisted, but I didn't relent. Finally he gave up.

Now, to those who are wondering why Aphrodite assigned me instead of Thalia, it's because of the "Who is my soul mate, then" question. It could get pretty awkward, you know.

I explained why we were here, why he was here etc. He seemed to understand and believe it, and then he asked the 'it' question.

"Then who's my soul mate? You?"

He asked.

"No,"

I said

"Thalia"

He nodded his head, thoughtfully, and said,

"I would like to meet her"

I nodded and said,

"Wait right here."

He nodded.

[Thalia's POV]

I am pacing my room. Who wouldn't? I have waited a few decades for this person, and he is right here!

I was like that for what felt like hours. Then, Annabeth, knocked and opened the door.

I froze.

"He wants to see you"


I'm feeling sort of proud of myself for updating before the deadline. Hehe.

I'm feeling so happy today.

IT'S MY BIRTHDAY, PEOPLE!

Yesterday was the Lunar New Year (Korea celebrates the Lunar New Year, and did you know that elders give the younger people money that day! I got, like almost 900 dollars! I think it's because 1. I am one of the oldest kids in my family and 2)I'm graduating soon and need money for new school uniforms and 3. it's my birthday) and I am now at my grandparent's house. I'm sorta happy that I don't have to go to school on my birthday.

Did you know that Whitney Houston died on this day last year? Did you know that Thomas Edison was born on this day in 1847?