Hey guys, everybody doing good? So just some small announcements to make. I see a lot of people want Percy to keep some of his strength and speed, so I'll let him keep some. Also, I got some bad news for you guys. I broke my laptop charger, and I'm gonna have to use my roommates until I get a new one, but he needs it for work so chapters are going to be delayed a bit. I'm really sorry, but I'll get a new charger as soon as I can. And sorry if there's a few grammar or spelling mistakes, I just don't have the time to go over them right now since I'm using his laptop.

Sea's crown - Interesting very interesting man that was really unpredictable so when Percy will become normal will he keep some of the godly speed and strength or not. I really want him to keep some of it but not all. He should be reasonably 's death was very sad though I think the punishment should be mild.
Hey I just thought that when will they visit Sally.

Thanks for the review man, and to answer your question they will go and see Sally very soon. And I mean VERY soon. Maybe, just maybe this chapter, it just depends on how things unfold. But defiantly expect Sally to come in soon. Oh and also thanks for what you said about his sword, I spent a lot of time coming up with the concept for it. And in case anyone is wondering, Riptide will not be coming back. Sad I know, but I want some originality in this story.

Also, I want to make it clear that I am thinking about doing a read story. I'm also considering doing a series of one-shots revolving around Percy and just random stuff. Some will be fluffy, others will be smutty, just things like that. And if I do a reading story, it will most likely be The Queens Champion, cause who hasn't read that? And I'd love to see how the original cast would react to it, but like I said no promises cause I'm really dedicated to this story. Anyways, lets roll on to the chapter.

I don't own PJO.


"Artemis calm down, it wont be that bad." Artemis shook her head as she paced back and forth, nervously chewing on her nails. "You don't know my Hunters, Percy. More than half of them have been with me for a long time, and they hate men just as much as I do." She chattered to the Demi-God currently looking up at her from his spot on a fallen tree. Percy just shrugged.

They were currently in in the snowy forest of the Rocky Mountain National Park, about two miles away from the Hunters Camp. Artemis had went to Camp Half-Blood the day before to transport her Hunters to the park, informing them to set up camp and wait for her to return.

Artemis eyed the Demi-God suspiciously. "Why are you so calm?" She asked, crossing her arms in front of him. Percy averted his eyes, shrugging his shoulders. Artemis almost wanted to face-palm. He couldn't be a worse liar.

"Don't shrug your shoulders, answer me." Percy sighed, the last few day's weighing heavy on him. "Look I'm just not worried." Artemis narrowed her eyes, getting tired of him lying.

"Damn it Percy, you think I can't tell when you're lying to me? Be honest!" Artemis scolded him. Percy glared, leaning back in on his spot on the log. "I just...I deserve whatever they do." Percy answered truthfully, his voice low. Artemis's eyes widened, quickly kneeling down in front of him. "Percy, you don't deserve anything. What happened was not your fault." Percy remained silent. Artemis placed her hand on his thigh, causing him to look at her. "Don't let your guilt over what happened consume you." She whispered, standing up and wrapping her arms around his head as she hugged him to her chest. "Because that person is too wonderful to lose." Percy let out a shaky breath against her breath. She was right, he knew she was. But every time he closed his eyes, he saw Annabeth's lifeless body in his arms.

Percy only nodded, wrapping his arms around her waist. They stayed like that for a few moment's, keeping each other warm in the cold air. Artemis stepped away from her love, holding out her hand to him. "Let's go, okay? I told the Hunters I'd return before lunch." She spoke, a soft smile visible on her face. Percy nodded, linking his hand with hers as he stood. They began their trek, walking in a comfortable silence. Sure she could just flash them there, but she wanted to make the most of her time with Percy before her Hunters murdered him. She was honestly very nervous. She loved her Hunters but she also loved Percy, and she didn't want to see them at odds with each other.

Before they knew it, they had arrived. Artemis stopped, sighing as she stared at the camp. "Hey." Percy said, placing a hand on her arm. The Goddess looked at him, her nerves obvious on her face. "You okay?" He asked concerned. Artemis put of a brave face and nodded, not wanting to worry him. Percy patted her, watching as she walked away.


Thalia crouched by a fire pit, checking that the hog was cooking well on the slow roaster. (Ya know, that stick on two poles that holds pigs and shit over a fire? I'm pretty that's what those are called.) "Milady!" She heard one of the hunters shout. Thalia's head snapped in the direction of the voice, seeing her mistress walking up to the camp. The daughter of Zeus stood up, and jogged over with the rest of the Hunters, stopping when she was in front of the Goddess. "Welcome home, Milady." Thalia said with a slight bow of her head. Artemis smiled at her lieutenant. "Thank you, Thalia. How was camp girls?" Her question was met with various groans and complaints. Artemis laughed heartily, silver eyes shining with mirth. But something remained under the surface. Thalia narrowed her eyes, observing her leader. She could tell the Goddess was uneasy.

"Is something the matter Milady?" Thalia questioned. Artemis's smile faltered slightly, as her eyes traveled throughout the Hunt. "Well..." She paused, unsure how to say it. The Goddess looked up at Thalia, her eye's sad. "I have something I need to tell you girls." The Hunters got slightly nervous. Whatever Artemis had to say, it was clear that she struggled. And that's something her Hunters never see.

"Do any of you girls remember Percy Jackson?" Several Hunters nodded, whereas Thalia just gazed. "Why is she talking about Percy?" The blue eyed girl thought, saddening slightly as the sound of her cousins name. Thalia spent months mourning Percy, missing her cousin greatly. Artemis knew this was going to be difficult for Thalia when he was taken, the two were quite close. She spent day's locked in her tent after it happened. "Well...uh" The Goddess turned around and waved her hands. Thalia's eyes widened as Percy stepped out from behind a tree a short distance away.

Thalia slowly walked up, never taking her eye's off him. "Percy?" She whispered, tears brimming her eyes. The Demi-God smiled, and waved. "Hey there, Pinecone Face."

Thalia tackled him to the ground in a hug, sobbing. Percy blinked, slightly dazed from her tackle, but nevertheless smiled and wrapped his arms around his sobbing cousin. "I-I thought you were dead." She cried out, fisting the back of his jacket. Percy chuckled as he rubbed her back, soothing her. "I'm back Thals." He whispered, kissing the top of her head. She sobbed even harder, hearing her nickname again.

The Hunter's watched, shocked their lieutenant is laying on a male while crying. Artemis smiled at the sight, happy to see her friend and Hunter have her best friend back.

A few minutes, the two stood. "W-Where have you been all this time?" She asked, wiping away her tears. Percy's smile fell for a moment as a dark look took over his eyes. "That's uh...really long story." He answered, looking over at Artemis. Said Goddess nodded, and turned back to her Hunters. "Meet me in the dining tent, there are a few things you girls need to know."


Everyone settled into their chairs as they started to eat lunch. Many of the Hunter's glared at Percy as Artemis sat next to him. What shocked them even more is when the Goddess started talking to him, laughing at his jokes and responding with her own. Thalia stared at the two bugged eyed, but smiled nonetheless.

"Since when did you two get so close?" She said with a chuckle. Silence filled the room, that very same question on the mind of many other Hunters.

The couple clearly looked uncomfortable. Artemis fidgeted in her seat, throwing a sideways glance at Percy, seeing his reassuring smile and nod. Artemis cleared her throat. "W-Well, that's one of the things I need to inform you girls of." The Hunters stared at her expectantly.

"Percy is going to be staying with us." At first, silence. The yells filled the tent, the Hunters clearly displeased at their Goddesses news. "What?! Milady, he is a male!" One of the older Hunters, Atlanta, shouted while glaring at the shrinking Demi-God. Percy only smiled sheepishly in response, causing her glare to deepen. Artemis banged her fist on the table, effectively silencing the group. "Um, Artemis." Thalia began. "I'm more than okay with Percy staying here, but...why?" Artemis sighed, and looked at Percy. Percy nodded once again, turning his gaze to Thalia. "You asked where I have been these past two years." Thalia nodded, sitting on the edge of her seat. "Well...Tartarus." Percy mumbled, looking down. Thalia, along with a couple other Hunters, gasped. "I-Is that where you got those scars on your face?" Thalia asked numbly, staring at her cousin with wide eyes. Percy sat in silence, contemplating the best way to approach this situation. After a moment, Percy stood. Many of the Hunters, along with Artemis, gazed at the Half-Blood in confusion, until he stripped himself of his jacket. "Uh...Percy?" Thalia asked, as Percy began to unbutton his shirt.

Thalia's face, along with some of the other girls, grew red. "Just what do you think you're doing, boy?" Phoebe hissed. Percy didn't respond as he unbuttoned the last button of his shirt. Thalia stared in horror, seeing Percy's destroyed upper body. "Percy..." The daughter of Zeus gasped quietly, placing her hands over her mouth as tears brimmed her eyes. Artemis stared at Percy sadly, sensing his shame. But she knew why he was doing this. Some of the Hunters looked away, unable to keep their gaze on his mangled form.

"Every day..." Percy began as he started to button his shirt back up. "Was filled with unbearable pain. I thought I was going to lose my mind." He said, sitting back down. "But...the fates brought me back. I don't remember what happened, my mind was broken. But...when I woke up, the first thing I saw was your Goddess." He said, looking around the room. Some of the Hunters continued to glare at him, while others watched on in pity.

"And she was wearing this." Percy said as he reached over, toying with the black thread around her neck. Phoebe shot up, arrow already notched on her bow. "You would do well to remove your filthy hand from Milady, boy." She hissed, spitting the word out like it burned her tongue. Percy only stared back, unfazed as he drew his hand back. Then, to his surprise and the Hunters, Artemis grabbed his hand and pulled it back, holding it in her lap. Phoebe nearly dropped her bow. "M-Milady? What are you doing?" Artemis glared at her. "Stand down. You will not harm him." Phoebe did drop her bow. She stared at the Goddess in shock, and numbly sat back in her seat.

"Lady Artemis, just what the Hades is going on?" Thalia asked, not knowing what to think of the situation. Artemis sighed. "Here comes the hard part." She thought anxiously, as she held Percy's hand up and pulled back his sleeve, revealing his wrist. "Do you know what that is?" The Goddess spoke softly as she looked at Percy. He let out a shaky breath as the girls surrounded him, looking at the thread around his wrist. "A string?" Atlanta said confusedly. Artemis couldn't help but chuckle, running her thumb along the string. "Close. My fate." Almost immediately, several Hunters pulled out knives, bows. One even drew a sword. "Stand down, for the last time!" Artemis harked harshly, growing tired of her Hunters aggression. But then again, she knew she could only blame herself. She spent centuries lecturing her Hunters not to trust males, and they were only putting what they learned to use. But she would not let them hurt Percy.

"She's wearing mine, if it makes you feel better." Percy spoke, looking around the room. The Hunters just didn't know what to say, much too shocked to form words. First, Artemis brings a male to camp, sits with him, and even lets him touch her? It made Atlanta's head hurt.

"Just what is going on?" A recent addition, Kelly, cried out in frustration. Artemis opened her mouth to reply, but Percy beat her to it. "We're in love." Artemis whirled her head to look at him, surprise written on her face. The room was filled with stunned silence. Then, with a feral cry, Phoebe dove across the table, tackling Percy to the ground.

The second Percy's back touched the ground, the enraged Huntress started throwing hard punches to his face. Artemis shot up, running over to the feral Phoebe and wrenching the girl off Percy, shoving her back. "Phoebe!" Artemis shouted as she knelt beside Percy, checking on him. He had a busted lip, and his eye was already starting to bruise. "Percy!" Thalia ran over to her cousin, placing a hand on his shoulder. "Are you okay?" Artemis asked, helping the beaten Demi-God sit up. Percy just merely waved his hand, attempting to stand up. "Easy, easy." Artemis spoke in concern, helping him to his feet.

Thalia turned to the guilty party, eyes ablaze in anger and electricity sparked off her body. "What the hell is your problem?!" Thalia spat, enraged. Phoebe glared back. "That boy," She pointed at Percy."Has tricked Lady Artemis! This is Orion all over again!" At that, Artemis glared at the girl. "Percy is NOTHING like Orion! He was a bastard, and if I ever hear you compare him to Percy again there will be Hades to pay, Phoebe!" Artemis shouted, growing sick and tired of this. "Enough!" Thalia turned around, looking at Percy. "I didn't come here to tear this group apart! You all act so proud, so righteous, but here you are! Fighting amongst yourselves like little children!" Percy slammed his fist down on the chair, letting his frustrations out. Phoebe glared at him, but couldn't retort. He was right.

Percy sighed, letting go of the chair and started to limp away. "Percy!" Thalia cried out, running over to him, placing a hand on his arm. Percy silently shoved her off, continuing to walk away.

Once he had left the tent, Artemis glared at each and every Hunter in this room. "I'm ashamed of you girls. Did you know that Zeus lifted my vow? For Percy?" The Hunters eyes widened, but they remained silent. Artemis continued. "Percy could of hade me the other night, but he refused. You want to know why? For you girls! He didn't want to take things to the next step with me because he said he didn't feel right doing that until he had your trust." Artemis spat out, very angry.

"He came here to in a show of good faith, because he respect me. He respects us." Many of the Hunters look down, feeling guilty at their behavior. Artemis rubbed her eyes tiredly, and walked out to go find Percy.

The Hunters stood in silence, most of them felt horrible. All except for Phoebe. "Nice going. He's already spent two years in hell, he deserves our Lady." Thalia seethed, turning on a heel and walking away. Phoebe glared at the spot she just was, and walked away in a huff.


Percy groaned as he sat on a log over looking a frozen lake, cursing that damn huntress. His eye hurt like hell, and he thinks he twisted an ankle in the fall. But honestly, he didn't blame her. In fact, he wasn't even mad. He deserved it. He killed Annabeth.

The Demi-God winced, feeling Artemis rage. "She is maaaad." He chuckled, reaching in his pocket and pulling out a cigarette. He kind of picked up the habit back on Olympus a few days ago, when his nightmares got bad enough.

He lit it, inhaling deeply, sighing as he puffed smoke into the chilly air. He looked around, admiring the beauty of the park. It wasn't snowing at the moment, but there were quite a few inches beneath his feet. It really was pretty. "Huh. If the Hunters don't kill me, I think I could get used to living out here." He joked dryly, inhaling more smoke.

"Percy?" He heard a familiar voice call out. He looked over, seeing a guilty looking Thalia trudge up to him through the snow. "Hey Thals." He greeted her, blowing out smoke. His cousin smiled slightly, taking a seat next to him. She watched as he took another draw from his smoke, and raised an eyebrow. "Since when do you smoke?" She asked, plucking the cigarette from his fingers and taking a hit herself. Percy shrugged, keeping his eyes on the frozen lake. "I dunno, just kinda picked it up I guess." Thalia nodded, blowing out smoke rings. Percy chucked, taking his cig back from her. "Check this out." He said, as he stared at the water. Suddenly, some of the liquid broke out from the frozen surface, flying over to them like a dragon in the air. Percy twirled his fingers, bending the water into a small cyclone, and blew smoke into it.

Thalia watched amazed as the cyclone drew in the smoke as the water formed into a ball. Percy closed his hand into a fist, as the water ball exploded, forcing the smoke up into what resembled a mushroom cloud from a nuke. "That...is so dope." Percy chuckled at her amazement, flicking the cigarette butt into the hole he made in the lake.

"Listen...about what happened-" Percy cut her off with the wave of his hand, smiling gently. "Its over. I'm not mad, just had a few emotions bottled up." Thalia couldn't help but smile. Percy was too kind. Even after all the pain he had went through, he was still smiling. Thalia would never admit it, but she always looked up to him. That made it even worse when he had disappeared.

They spent the next few minutes joking around and laughing. Of all things, it was moments like this Percy missed the most. Just being happy, laughing and joking around with his friends.

"Ya know, everyone at Camp Half-Blood is gonna be so happy to see you." She said, smiling. Percy's eyes widened, as he looked down. He had to tell her. He had to tell her what he had done, and hope she would forgive him. "Um...well-" Percy stopped, staring over Thalia's shoulders with wide eyes. Thalia raised an eyebrow, turning to gaze at what had grabbed her cousins attention.

Her eyes widened as well, seeing almost the whole Hunt standing behind them. After a few awkward seconds of silence, Percy cleared his throat. "Something I can help you all with?" He asked, void of emotion. One of the Hunters from lunch, Atlanta he remembered, stepped forward.

"Uh, we wanted to apologize for our behavior. We acted quite unbecoming of the Hunters of Artemis, and Milady was right. We appreciate you thinking of us before you acted on Lady Artemis, and we're willing to give you a chance." She looked down. "If you can forgive us that is." She finished. Percy smiled widely, some of the mirth returning to his eyes. "Of course. I hope we can get along. " The Hunters smiled back, deciding the boy wasn't so bad.


Artemis smiled as she leaned against a nearby tree, watching her Hunters apologize to Percy. She wasn't as worried anymore, more than sure that as long as they gave him a chance, Percy would win them over in no time. However, the silver eyed Goddess frowned when she noticed her second lieutenant, Phoebe, was not among the girls in the group. Her frown deepened, she knew Phoebe was going to be trouble. But she quickly pushed the thought out of her mind. "One day at a time." She thought, accepting her victories.


Percy groaned as he sat up, extending his arms and arching his back in a deep stretch, yawning as he shook the sleepiness out of his body. Artemis had given him a tent to sleep in, deciding it was best to hold off on sleeping together until the Hunters got to know him better. Hearing the stories of what Hunters did to male genitalia when pissed off, Percy whole heartedly agreed with her, taking it one step further by placing his tent a short distance away from the main camp, not wanting to take any chances with the girls. Well, Phoebe to be exact. Percy was still wary of the girl, deciding it best to stay out of her way for a while. "Not like that'll help any..." He muttered tiredly, scratching his head. He didn't get much sleep last night, well no more than he did any night since what happened at Camp Half-Blood.

He was slowly getting used to living out here, the Hunters and Artemis training him in how to survive in the forest. They had tried to teach him archery, but...well, Percy decided he's not quite cut out for it. The Hunters were slowly opening up to him. The more recent additions were easier to talk to, their dislike of men not quite as deep as some of their elder sisters. But he wasn't lonely, Thalia kept him company, Artemis as well when she wasn't busy with her godly duties.

The past few weeks of training with the hunters was brutal, but was defiantly paying off. He had gained back some weight and muscle, but his frame remained slim and lean, his skin seemingly impossible to tan, keeping its pale shade. Though, Percy had felt different ever since his transformation a few weeks ago. He was stronger than he had ever been, but what impressed him most was his speed. He was fast, really fast. When he ran, it felt like time had slowed down. Within a matter of seconds, Percy had dressed himself, donning his outfit of black leather arm guards with matching knee-high boots, black slim-fit jeans on his legs, along with dark golden colored t-shirt covered by a hooded black cloak that ended at his wrists with a dark golden trim along the bottom and trim of the hood, covering his torso. Artemis had Hephaestus make the cloak along with the arm guards and boots, infusing them with magic to make them defensive to replace armor. When asked why it was all black, Artemis only responded with a smirk, saying 'Black was definitely his color.' Though Percy didn't know if he agreed with her, feeling like a son of Hades more than a son of Poseidon.

Percy sped off, skidding to a halt in front of a startled Phoebe tending over the fire. "Morning." Percy greeted passively. Phoebe stared at him bug eyed as Percy knelt down in front of the fire, holding out his hands in hopes of warming up in the chilly morning air. "What?" Percy asked as he his eyes watched the dancing flames. Phoebe only huffed, crossing her arms from her seat on a stump. "How the hell do you do that?" She asked, glaring at the flames. Percy only shrugged in response, pulling his hood over his head. "I dunno. Something happened to me before I came here, and ever since I've been able to move like that." Phoebe's eyebrows knitted together in confusion. "Something?" She asked. Percy nodded under his hood, closing his eyes. "Something." He repeated. Phoebe let the subject go, clearly he had no idea what had happened either.

The settled into a steel silence, content with watching the flames. No other Hunter had woken up yet, the sun just barely rising over the horizon. "Phoebe." Percy broke the silence. The girl in question gruffed. "Why do you hate me so much?" He asked. Phoebe didn't respond, taken back by his sudden question. "Cause you're just a worthless male that has somehow managed to trick Lady Artemis." Percy expected that answer, considering it was the same one he got every time he asked her that question. "But if I'm not?" He retorted. Phoebe only scoffed, throwing her glare back at him. "What says you aren't?" Percy thought about his answer. "Because I'm sitting here." Phoebe's glare lessened. "I get that you don't like me, but you never will if you don't give me a chance." The Demi-God looked at her, sea-green eyes peering at her from under his hood. "That's all I'm asking for."

Phoebe stared at him, before sighing. "You are one stubborn bastard." She muttered, scratching the back of her head. "Fine." Percy smirked, and nodded. Then he suddenly sped off, disappearing from his spot. Phoebe gazed where he just was in confusion, only to just back in shock as he reappeared right where he was, this time holding...a skinned elk? "Stop doing that!" She hissed, punching him in the arm. Percy laughed as he held up the elk. "We better get breakfast started, you girls are a pain when you're hungry." Phoebe chuckled dryly, as she helped Percy set up the animal over the fire.

One by one, the girls walked out of their tents, waving at the two while yawning. Some joined them by the fire, while others went to check on stuff around camp, others going down to the freezing lake to wash off. Percy grimaced. First time he washed in that lake, he got so delirious from the cold he forgot he could easily warm the water up. Artemis joined him on the ground, smiling. Percy couldn't help but chuckle, seeing her bed tangled hair. "Nice hair." He commented slyly, receiving a slap to the chest from the tired Goddess. Who knew gods could get groggy, go figure.

Thalia rolled her eyes from across them, rubbing her hands together to generate some warmth. "This is gonna take some getting used to." She said watching Percy try to straighten out some of the tangles in the Goddess's hair, the other Hunters nodding in agreement. Percy laughed as Artemis's face reddened. "Hurry up and finish breakfast." Percy groaned, trying to eat as slowly as possible. Today was the day Artemis decided if he was ready to get out into the field. Of course that meant going 1v1 with her, something Percy really wasn't looking forward to.

Phoebe's eyes widened in excitement. "Today's the day, right?" Thalia asked, looking up from her plate. Percy nodded begrudgingly, clearly dreading what was about to happen. Artemis laughed at the devious smirk that made its way on Thalia's face. "Don't worry Perce, I'm sure you'll walk away mostly intact." Percy glared at her, catching the "mostly."

After finishing breakfast, Artemis grabbed Percy's hand as she stood. The Demi-God groaned, as Artemis smirked at him. "Come on girls!" She shouted, gaining cheers and laughs as the group walked from the camp and into the forest, making their way into a clearing used for archery and combat training, dummies and targets dotted the field.

The Hunters back up a ways, settling onto some stands in front of the two. Artemis pulled out her wepon of choice, a long dark wooden bow lined with silver, depictions of the moon imbedded on the front. On the bottom and top of the bow were mounted two detachable daggers, making the bow suitable for close-quators combat. Artemis reached behind her back, drawing an arrow from her quiver smirking. "Ready?" She asked, watching as Percy closed his eyes and held his right hand out to the side. A black mist formed in the air, morphing in Percy's hand as it dissipated, Anisos held proudly in his hand. Percy's eyes opened, and unbeknownst to anyone, his eyes flickered golden.

"Ready." He called out, taking his battle stance, holding his sword low. Artemis smiled, and in the blink of an eye she notched the arrow and fired. Percy felt his legs tense. Suddenly, it seemed like the arrow was in slow motion. Percy held his hand up and caught the arrow, mere inches from his eye. Artemis raised an eyebrow. "Impressive." She called out. Percy smirked, tossing the arrow to the side and shrugging. Suddenly, he rolled away as Artemis fired off two more arrows. Percy tumbled, looking at the Goddess in shock as she already had notched another silver tipped arrow. "She's not playing." Percy thought as he quickly swiped the arrow out of the air with his sword, taking off in a sprint. Artemis's eyes followed as fast as they could, seeing just a black blur running circles around her. His speed was seriously impressive. Then, the goddess whirled around just in time to block a strike from Percy sword, the Demi-God not missing a beat as he quickly sped off, running past the Goddess trying to land a strike in, but was having trouble getting past her defenses.

Meanwhile, the Hunters watched on in shock. "Amazing, he's so fast!" Diana cried out, watching the battle with wide eyes. Phoebe nodded numbly, slightly freaked out by Percy's speed. Thalia watched the match intensively. "They seem evenly matched." She muttered, impressed that Percy could keep up with Artemis after only a few weeks of training. Phoebe scoffed, snapping out of her amazement. "Oh please, Artemis could easily take him down. She's just holding back." Thalia turned to retort, but haltered. She was right. Percy had made a lot of progress, but he was still rusty in his technique. Though Artemis had trouble keeping up with his blinding speed.

"Oh come on Percy!" Artemis shouted as her bladed bow locked with Percy's sword. The Demi-God smirked at the Goddess, as he suddenly disappeared and reappeared. Percy raised his blade, "This is my chance!" Suddenly, he stopped. Standing in front of Artemis, stood the familiar form of a smirking Kronos, glowing golden eyes peering into Percy.

Percy felt his legs being swept out from under him, and before he knew it he was laying flat on the ground, arrow notched and pointed at his throat. "I win!" Artemis chirped as the Hunters cheered. Percy blinked as he looked up at Artemis, confusion underlining his features. "What?" He asked dumbly. Artemis smirked at him, and offered a hand to help him up. Percy gazed at the hand and slowly took it, standing up. "Don't feel bad, you did great. I'd say you're more than ready to get out there." Percy nodded numbly, eyes glued to the spot where he swear he saw Kronos. What was wrong with him? Is he losing his mind?

Artemis eyed him, she knew something was up. "Are you okay?" She asked, placing a warm hand on his arm. Percy jumped slightly, turning to the Goddess. He got lost in his thoughts, but quickly smiled at her. She already had enough on her plate, Percy didn't want to worry her only more with his delusions.

"I'm fine." He said, turning on his heel and walking away. He needed to go see Apollo. Artemis watched Percy walk away, silver eyes boring into his back. "I'm sorry, Artemis. But this is something I need to handle on my own."


Alright guys, that's the end of the chapter. Like I said, I'll try to get a new charger as quickly as I can, just bear with me. Till next time, peace out guys.