A/N: So this lovely one-shot is based off the song "Big Girl's Don't Cry" by Fergie and takes place during and right after Thalia becomes a Hunter. I hope you all enjoy this one and I'm ngl I got a little sad writing this chapter but nevertheless it's mostly just fluff. I did write straight out of the book and I do not own Percy Jackson, and I'm glad because I would never do it justice but I can write fan-fiction. Hope you all enjoy and leave Comments and reviews but please no flames. If you don't like the story there's the back button. Leave.

-Commander Snips

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This Has Nothing To Do With You

My heart was in my chest as my dad'a gaze landed on me and took me in. Were they going to kill me and Percy just because we are to powerful? He finally spoke

"And what of the risk? Kronos knows full well, if one of you were to sacrifice the beasts entrails, you would have the power to destroy us. Do you think we can let that possibility remain? You, my daughter, will turn sixteen on the morrow, just as the prophecy says."

The blood in my veins ran cold as ice as the reality washed over me, knowing he was right and cursing myself for having completely forgotten about my birthday. Annabeth spoke up and was saying something but I was still processing my father's words as he listened to Annabeth and there seemed to be a debate. The voices blurred together to much for me, all except one voice that cut through my fog clearly, shaking me out of my stupor.

"I shall have a new lieutenant, if she will accept it."

I felt Percy stiffen next to me and murmur the word 'no'. Artemis, however, looked directly at me and I felt something inside me yearn to join her side.

"Thalia, daughter of Zeus. Will you join the Hunt?"

The room fell into instant silence as I eyes flicked between me and Artemis, I could feel Percy's eyes burning a hole into the side of me and Annabeth squeezed my hand before she let it go as if she had known... I spared a quick glance at her and I could see something in her eyes, sadness. I steeled myself and without any hesitation gave my answer

"I will."

My voice sounded strong and clear and I felt like me for the first time in a long time.

"My daughter, consider well-"

I looked directly at him, my gaze even, something that I thought had been lost long ago lighting them up

"Father, I will not turn 16 tomorrow. I will never turn sixteen. I won't let this prophecy be mine. I will stand by my sister Artemis. Kronos will never tempt me again."

I told him as I quickly knelt at Artemis' feet and gave the oath that Bianca had given not that long ago, my heart aching for the girl that would never get to see her brother grow up. I did feel guilty that I was leaving Percy to deal with the prophecy but I knew he would be able to handle it, especially with Annabeth by his side. I stood and I walked over to Percy before giving him a huge hug before I pulled away and gripped his shoulders, looking him directly in the eyes. He was blushing and I gave him a small smile

"Um...aren't you supposed to not do that anymore? Hug boys, I mean?"

And I rolled my eyes in exasperation

"I'm honoring a friend and a cousin. I must join the Hunt, Percy. I haven't known peace since...since Half-Blood Hill. I finally feel like I have a home. But you're a hero. You will be the one of the prophecy."

"Great."

He muttered. I shoved his shoulder gently

"I'm proud to be your friend, and your cousin."

I said as I walked over to Annabeth and hugged her. She looked close to tears and my heart broke as I held her tightly

"We'll talk later."

I told her before I hugged Grover and walked over to Artemis' side, the conversation picking up about what to do with Bessie. I promptly tuned out until my father called out about the council being over and a party. I instantly walked over to Annabeth.

_o0o_

We had managed to find a quiet corner that wasn't very loud and I hugged Annabeth, just holding the girl that used to be so small and afraid...with nothing to protect herself with but a hammer...She held on like her life depended on it.

"Annabeth."

I started as sat there with her, before she finally broke away and looked at me, taking my hands in hers.

"I want you to know, this has absolutely nothing to do with you at all. You're still my little sister Annabeth, always, no matter what. But I have some figuring out to do but I am going to miss you so much I'm probably not going to be able to function some days. But, I've been a tree for three years and I want to go and explore and live my life. There is so much more I wanna say but I don't think I'm going to be able to, so I will leave you with this,"

I reached up at this point to wipe the tear that was falling ever so slowly down her cheek

"Anytime you need to talk, send me a letter or an iris message and I will make myself available for you. I love you so much Annabear."

I finished using her nickname as she nodded and hugged me one last time, not saying anything as she took a deep breath and regained her composure

"I love you too sis."

She murmured as she stood up and went back to the party. I know it wasn't goodbye forever, but it was going to be goodbye for a while. I watched her leave and waited to make sure I was alone before I broke down and started crying. I had a new family, yes, but I was saying goodbye to one that had been a part of me for so long. I was gonna miss them, but if anyone mentioned it, I would brush it off and lie about it.