Hey hey! Wednesday has come up again and so does another chapter. There will maybe be two or three more chapters and an epilogue. I don't think I'm going to have sequel though. Sorry to those who wanted one. But I will end it so you are happy, I promise! :)

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Alright, I've wasted enough of your time. Here's the birthday party!

Disclaimer: Thalico, Percabeth, and all other ships aren't mine. Cept for Krinnor ;) (Thanks RidingtheRoughWaters!)

"Nico," I growled, "What did you do?"

He chuckled and continued leading me blind to some location. "I told you I would throw you a birthday party, so I am."

I rolled my eyes, and my eyelashes tickled his hands, because they were covering my eyes.

"You know I hate surprises, Nic."

"I know that," he scoffed,"Which is exactly why I wanted to throw this."

I sighed, knowing I wasn't going to be able to convince him otherwise. Truth be told, I was actually kinda excited. I had never really had a birthday party before, so I was pretty curious.

But this is my sweet sixteen, or whatever they call this for overly excited rich girls, I thought, totally different than a regular birthday.

"Just… don't let it be too much. I know you are a nice guy and want it to be awesome, but I hope you didn't go all out."

I couldn't see, but I assumed he rolled his eyes. "Please, Thalia. You'll enjoy it, trust me."

I sighed in agreement. Nico stopped walking and stepped in front of me. He removed his hands and then set a soft kiss on my lips. I smiled as he pulled away.

"And that," I said," is the best birthday present I could ask for."

"What is?" he asked, smiling like an idiot.

I rolled my eyes. "It's you, stupid. Us. Just being out of the Hunters and not being turned into an animal. That's all I want."

Nico grinned. "Then you wouldn't mind a party If you already have what you want."

He stepped back and I took in my surroundings.

He had walked me to the beach where first I noticed some candles, lit, stuck in the sand. They created a path that lead up towards a small wooden platform with a table on it. Underneath the table were some black bags and on the table was a large picnic basket. Annabeth, Percy, Grover, and Kristin were all standing by the table with huge grins on their faces. I rolled my eyes and enveloped them in a group hug. I have got to stop this hugging thing! It's making me go soft.

"Nico, this is… awesome! Thank you."

He hugged me tighter and mumbled, "Your welcome."

We all pulled away and sat at the table; Nico beside me and then Grover and Annabeth, Percy, and Kristin across the table. Nico pulled the basket towards him and took out six plates and napkins. Then he reached behind the basket and pulled out an unseen box that contained the best food ever.

"Cheeseburgers? Really?" I laughed. Nico just shrugged and distributed the meat. I grinned and rolled my eyes at him. But once I bit into the cheeseburger, I was in heaven. Yeah, sounds real stupid, but that's just how good the burgers were. Life changing. I looked over at Grover and saw he had enchiladas instead. I just shook my head. Classic Grover.

After we had finished the meal, Nico said, "So, do you want to open presents first or eat cake?"

"You got me presents? Nico! I told you not to go all out!"

He looked at me oddly. "What do you mean? Presents are a regular thing. Now, I may have never had a birthday party before, but I know that you always get presents."

"You've never had a party?" I asked. He shook his head and took out one of the black bags from underneath the table.

"I guess we'll start with presents."

"No. Can we do cake first, actually?" I asked. Nico smirked slightly and placed the bag behind him.

"Sure Thalia."

Nico opened up the picnic basket again and took out forks and a knife to cut it. Then he took out a small box. He placed it on the table and Annabeth reached over and opened it. I peered in to take a look at the dessert.

It was simple; one layer covered in white icing. Scrawled out in black piping gel was 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY THALIA' right in the middle. I smiled at all of them before taking the knife and cutting a slice of the cake. Then I cut five additional pieces for the others. Annabeth closed up the box afterwards and put it back in the basket.

I grabbed a fork from the pile and dug it into the slice. Bringing the utensil up to my mouth I took it in. The sugar hit my tongue and I smiled, loving the rush it gave me. After finishing up the slice, Percy reached under the table and pulled out a black bag.

"Here, open this now," he said. I smiled and took it from him. As I opened the bag, I stopped and I looked up at Percy curiously.

"How did you get me presents on such short notice? And the food and everything?"

Percy grinned. "Nico shadow traveled to the store while Annabeth and I convinced Chiron and Mr. D to let us have this party."

"Nico!" I slapped his arm. "Don't tire yourself!"

He laughed, "But I didn't. I told you, I've been getting better with it. I can go basically all the way to Mississippi now and won't even break a sweat."

I rolled my eyes and then continued opening the present. After the tissue was removed, I pulled out a black T-shirt with the slogan 'Got Zeus?' I laughed and shook my head. "That's awesome! Who's it this one?"

"Mine," Grover said with a smile. I grinned at him while Percy handed me another bag.

"Oh, this one's mine!" Kristin said excitedly.

I smiled at her and pushed aside the tissue. Inside was a jewelry box. I opened it up and inside was a necklace with a silver chain and a lightning bolt charm with gold shine. I grinned. "Thanks Kristin!"

I put it back in the bag and set it by Grover's, getting ready for the next. Wow, I never knew I would feel so child-like.

Percy handed me another, stating this one was his. I grinned, knowing it would be a good one. Percy and I have always been similar, so he would know just what to get me.

I pushed aside the blue wrapping inside and saw another T-shirt, this one was silver camouflage. It said 'I survived the Hunters of Artemis'. I scoffed and grinned at Percy. "Thanks, Percy. This is perfect."

He nodded and Annabeth handed me hers. "I think Nico's should be last," she informed. I nodded and opened up hers. Inside were a few objects. I first pulled out blue and pink hair dye, which I gladly accepted. Then a silver box caught my eye and I pulled that out. I side was a simple silver band that twisted slightly. Engraved was the words 'Best Friends Forever: Annabeth and Thalia'.

"Aw, thanks Annie!" I said. She was about to protest about the name, but I guess she let it go.

"And last but not least," Nico said, handing me his present. I grinned at him (something I had been doing a lot that night) and took the bag. Surprisingly, it was empty.

I looked at Nico in confusion, but he just smiled.

"You see, a few days ago, my dad visited me in a dream. He said that he was surprised I had fallen in love with you, but he said he chose, for some odd reason, that he wasn't going to ruin our relationship."

I nodded. "So that's why he already knew on Olympus." I mused. Nico nodded. "But what does that have to do with the present?"

He grinned, that mischievous smile of his, and stood up. He pulled me along as well. Everyone stood up and we all walked off of the platform. I grabbed all of the present bags, even Nico's, while Nico summoned some skeletons to clean up the setting.

"Ah, the magic of Hades. What would I do without it?"

I laughed at him. "You would be so lost."

Nico and I continued walking along, and I didn't even notice the other's had left.

"So, present?"

Nico smiled. "I already gave it to you. Remember. I am the best birthday present ever!"

I laughed and wrapped my arms around his waist. "You are so right. Thank you. That's all I could ask for."

"But," he said, "There is one last thing I would like to give you."

I smiled at him. And what would that be?"

"A birthday kiss."

"Well, could you give it to me? I'm a very impatient person."

He grinned and leaned closer to me, placing his arms on my waist as well. He attached his lips to mine in a passion I had never felt before. I remembered what he said. He said his father stated he had fallen in love with me. I smiled and returned the kiss. Fallen in love with me. Not loves me, in love with me.

He pulled away and I stared into his eyes. "Nico?"

"Hmm?"

"I'm in love with you too."

He smiled and placed a quick kiss on my lips. "I'm glad. Now let's get to bed. It's almost lights out."

I looked back at the sunset to see it barely there. I could see some stars beginning to peak out and I smiled.

"Yeah, I guess you're right. Good night Nico."

He smiled. "Night Thalia."

We parted ways and I lugged my gifts (all except for one-Nico) back to my cabin. I set the bags down on the other side of the bed and collapsed on it, bringing the dusty smell once again into the air. I looked over at the large statue of my father and smiled slightly.

"Thanks dad," I mumbled.

Quiet thunder rumbled in the distance, but it wasn't angry. I smiled and got ready for the night. Best birthday ever.

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