I just let that happen. I let Nico take the blame. The guy I love. That was it, I was done with the hunt, I didn't want to live without Nico. I wanted to live and camp half-blood with my friends year round. I wanted to be a daughter of Zeus. I didn't want to be a huntress, I wanted to be a demigod. I wanted to be Thalia, not the lead huntress. "Artemis!" I screamed "I choose to leave the hunt, I want to be a daughter of Zeus and go on quests and train here at camp half-blood"
"Very well, Thalia, I give you permission to leave the hunt, I will always be here if you ever want me" I walked away, and back to Nico. I found him in the Hades cabin sulking.
"Hey Hero, thanks for what you did back there. I think you're awesome, and I believe I love you." I spoke softly.
"I love you too, but your a huntress, and we can't be together." He said fighting back tears.
"Not anymore, I gave it up so I could be with you" I smiled and him
"Really? But Thalia, you loved it." he protested.
"But I love you even more, plus, I was tired of being called lead huntress, I want to be Thalia, Daughter of Zeus." I said as I walked toward him. "but i'm a little Behind on sword fighting so you'll have to help me.
"No problem, want to go practice now?" he asked
"Sure" Was my one worded answer, then I walked out of the Hades cabin and down to the sword arena. I grabbed a sword and went to the middle of the arena where I went sword to sword with Nico. Even though it was just practice Nico didn't go easy. He fought back harder and harder until I remembered how to fight with a sword not a bow. His sword clashed against mine with full power and almost sent me to the ground. I was seeing where his weak spots were and where his strong points were. As we fought I compiled a list
1. He was quick
2. He was accurate
3. He preferred to go high, but could go low on a strike.
4. He had a sword that was built for him
5. He was strong.
6. He protected his head to much (I guess it was instinct)
Then I saw my move. I went low, struck the back of his knee with my elbow. As he fell, I rolled up onto my feet, grabbed my sword and sat next to him and smiled. I felt good about beating my own boyfriend. He was so cute laying on the ground defenseless. I stood up and took his hand to help him up. After He was on his feet I kissed him. My life was perfect.