A/N: How should I proceed? One of the things I never saw with any Guardian story is Calypso, which I hope to change. No pairing there, just some explaining. Oh, and I'm splitting my attention between this story and The Bloodied Rose, so updates will be coming in slower.

Chapter 25- Reunion

Percy's POV

Artemis rolled her shoulders, "Well, that was fun."

"And you can make them immortal." I added, "Where did you put the all the tents and such when the Hunt was at Camp Half-Blood?"

"My palace on Olympus." Artemis shrugged, "Where we are now."

"Ahh, so that's why everything's silver." I replied, "You should've seen Athena's face. It was hilarious."

"Well, you know where everything is, my hunters." Artemis said, "Get to it."

The Hunters nodded, and ran off, Thalia at the lead.

"Should I retrieve your tent, my lady?" I asked.

"Yes, you should." Artemis answered, then followed the Hunters.

I grinned, then flashed away to Delos. Her tent was the mess it was in when she left it, and stayed a mess while we were gone. Bottles of the alcohol scattered all over, the bed tipped, the desk in splinters. This was going to take a while.

Time Skip: Four Hours

I think that's everything. Bed's clean, no more bottles, clothes washed an folded, desk replaced, dresser in place, no more junk lying around. I checked each off on my fingers, until the list ended.

I exited the tent again, then slapped the side three times, causing the tent to fold and shink to the size of a gum pack. Picking it up, I put it in my pocket, then went back to Artemis' palace. No one was there, but Artemis left a note in the room we started in.

On was a note with a small map, showing "Tongass National Forest", and helpful coordinates. Somewhat helpful, anyways. The closest I've been was Graham Island, which was still at least a few 'ports away.

Graham Island was exactly as I left it, not very note worthy. I transported myself across the small channel, and back to the mainland Alaska. Tongrass was at the southern most tip of Alaska, so a bit warmer, especially since it's summer.

Consulting the map, I could see the Hunter's temporary camp was a few kilometers away, so I started jogging. Trap? Maybe. Wait, she hasn't gotten back at me for this morning, so yes. Arrows or triggered? Artemis would want to be there, so probably arrows. Time to let my imaginary friend out again.

Ray literally walked out of my body, striding forward the same way I did. If I was right, the camp was about five hundred meters away, so I started hiding behind trees and dodging forward. They wouldn't expect me to be hiding, so chances are, they won't.

Ray only walked a few hundred more feet until he was hanging upside down by his legs, and arrows started hitting. I, on the other hand, just dodged past. Once I was well and truly past Ray, he disappeared.

Hmm. I don't have a tent. I just realized that. The Hunters set up their own tents inside a large clearing, with two clear entrances. I chose the one closest to me, tired of hiding behind trees. Bad idea.

The next thing I heard was the snap of a rope, then I was hanging upside down by my ankle, and heard Artemis' laughter.

"Ha! I can't believe you fell for it!" Artemis doubled over, laughing so hard, she was crying.

"Fine. You got me, my lady." I replied, "Can I get down?"

"Not yet." Artemis answered my question, then unslung her bow. Ah, well. Here it comes.

A hail of arrows flew from her bow, blunt thankfully. Most of them hit my arms, legs, and chest, which hurt like Hephaestus hit me with hammers. At this range, she couldn't miss. Artemis wouldn't miss even if the range was twice this.

"Now, you can get free." Artemis said, then walked off.

I pointed a finger at the rope, and burned my way through. The ground flew up pretty quickly, so I did a handspring in Artemis' direction.

"My lady?" I called, "Here's your tent."

I tossed it to her, and walked around the gathering. As I did, a group of Hunters came back with Pheobe and Thalia in the lead.

"Did he fall for it?" I could hear Pheobe ask.

"He sure did." Artemis answered.

They all cheered and laughed, but I couldn't detect any maliciousness in it. Good thing too, because the round of traps weren't exactly fun.

The supplies tent was near the end of the group, and I walked inside. Neatly in a box were a bunch of replacement tents in case some were destroyed.

I retrieved one, then walked away.

"Artemis!" I could hear someone call, "Three people are coming!"

Three? I sprinted towards the other side of camp. It looked like Saracen, Arin, and Gwen were there, and Artemis was facing them.

"What are you doing here?" Artemis asked. I snuck behind them, waiting for the perfect opportunity.

"Continuing my brother's work." Arin said, "We have a new recruit."

I dropped silently, sneaking up until I was directly behind Saracen.

"Saracen." I said, "How many times have I said to leave a sweeper behind?"

I grabbed her shoulder, and her hood fell. It revealed a girl with brown hair that looked nothing like Saracen.

"And I listened to you a few of those times." Saracen whispered into my ear, and I felt her switchblade poking me in the center of my back. "I'm glad you're alive, Perce."

Arin spun, and hugged me. "I knew you weren't dead, but it's a relief to see you here."

Then Arin backed up to let Gwen through. "Glad to see you're alright, big brother."

When it was Saracen's turn, she punched me in the gut. And Saracen's punches hurt about as much as Artemis' punches.

"That was for saying you're going to kill yourself. But it's good to see you didn't."

Saracen turned to the girl, "Piper, meet Percy and the Hunt."

The girl, Piper, had brown, choppy hair and kaleidoscope eyes. She was very pretty, much like daughters of Aphrodite.

"Piper McLean, abusive father." Saracen whispered in my ear, "Wants to join the Hunt over Half-Blood."

"Do you wish to join the Hunt, Piper?" Artemis asked, gazing at her.

"You said there wouldn't be any guys here!" Piper said, pointed at me.

"Percy isn't like most males." Artemis replied, "He's a lot better then most of them. All of them, in fact."

Artemis looked at me now, "Don't get any ideas, Percy."

"Wouldn't dream of it, my lady." I bowed.

"See?" Artemis asked Piper, "He won't hurt you."

I turned Saracen away, once she retrieved her black cloak from Piper.

"What did you find out?" I murmured.

"Didn't find anything new. Coeus was in Coit Tower, but we left him there. It looks like he's alone." Saracen replied in an equally low voice.

"But why one? What are the Romans doing?"

"The monster attacks are happening a little more frequently, but nothing huge."

"Monsters re-forming after the Titan War?"

"My conclusion exactly." Saracen said. I trained her well.

"Perseus!" I heard Artemis call. "We're inducting Piper into the Hunt. You need to be present."

I handed the tent I took to Saracen, then motioned to the edge of the Hunter's tents. She nodded, so I followed Thalia, Piper, and Artemis, until they came to a stop. Artemis took out the tent, then looked a question at me. I nodded in reply, then she tossed the tent on the ground. It expanded rapidly, until it was full-size.

"After you." Artemis offered. Thalia stepped in, then Piper.

"Thank you." Artemis said as I walked up, "I'm glad you covered for me."

"Just doing my job, my lady." I replied. Artemis nodded, and stepped inside, leaving me for last. After seeing Saracen expand my tent, I ducked inside.

"Do you wish to join the Hunt? Or you can go to a Camp Half-Blood. You would be well cared for there." Artemis asked her.

"I do."

"Then repeat after me." Thalia said, "I pledge myself to the goddess Artemis."

"I pledge myself to the goddess Artemis."

"I turn my back on the company of men, accept eternal maidenhood, and join the Hunt." Thalia finished.

Piper thought over the last line, then repeated her, "I turn my back on the company of men, accept eternal maidenhood, and join the Hunt."

"Do you accept her pledge?" Thalia asked the moon goddess.

"I accept her pledge." Artemis replied. Like the other Hunters, Piper started giving out a slight silver light.

"Welcome to the Hunt, sister." Thalia said, and hugged her. Piper, looking surprised, returned the hug.

"Now, let's introduce you to the rest of them." Artemis motioned to the door.

Outside, the rest of the Hunt was waiting.

They all mobbed her, hugging. Lastly, Artemis hugged Piper, then stepped away. Piper then turned to me, and held out her arms.

"Are you sure?" I asked, and she nodded. I walked over and embraced her somewhat delicately.

"My new sister said you wouldn't hurt me." Piper whispered.

"And I won't. No one is going to hurt you if I can prevent it, least of all me." I said, "Your father is far away. He won't get you. Come and see me if you need help, or advice with anything."

I released her, then turned away. Thalia led her away, where I expected she'd get the silver clothes and bow.

I started pacing around the outside of the camp, thinking. Was the Ketos still a threat? I injured it, but I don't think it was dead. If I come forward with news of Coeus and the Ketos, it might make the Olympians gear up for war. I couldn't risk the spread of panic just yet. Coeus could be useful for getting information on what the monsters were doing, and it would be better to know where he is then have him run away. The Ketos. . . . I had no idea where it might be. The Empire State Building was on an island, but the Ketos might be able to climb on land.

What was Coeus doing? The Twelfth Legion would eventually find him, and run him out. What was Saracen doing in the time I was gone? I don't expect getting Piper here took that long.

Speaking of Piper, she was walking back from the forest, Thalia right beside her.

"Piper!" I called, walking over. Turning so that her back was to Thalia, I handed her one of the coins I had on hand. Saracen didn't have any, and Piper would've needed one.

"What's this?"

"Don't lose it, don't tell anyone you have it. It's an emergency way for me to contact you." I whispered, then turned away, and went back to pacing.

"Percy!" Artemis called, "I asked you before whether Saracen, Arin, and Gwen would like to join us. You said you would check with them. Did you?"

"No. And I'm glad I didn't. What happened to me will not happen to them." I vowed.

"And nothing will happen to them." Artemis promised, "Go ask them."

"No." I replied, "I don't want to influence their decision one way or another. It would be best if you asked. That way, it will be truly their choice. They're in my new tent if you want to ask."

Artemis nodded understandingly, then turned away. What would they do? If they didn't, what would I do? Stick with Artemis, or go with Saracen?

Thankfully, I didn't have too, as they all walked out together.

"They decided to join." Artemis said.

"I won't say anything one way or another. It's your choice, and whatever I think doesn't matter." I replied, looking at the three of them. On the inside, I was exuberant. They would make good additions to the Hunt, and I wouldn't be torn between them anymore.

A/N: Based on reviews, all three of them (Pheobe the third) will form a love rectangle with Percy. Not Calypso, though.

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