A/N: If you recognize it, it's not mine. Simple as that.

Chapter 15

Perci POV

The next day after school, Jacob and Paul came over to get the scent of the vampire that had been in the house, and fortunately found that the scent didn't go into mine or Charlie's rooms. Paul was still livid about the fact that there had been a vampire in the house at all, and it very much showed in the tremors that wracked his body.

"Next time there's a leech in the house my imprint resides in Cullen, you call immediately, not the next day." He growled, wrapping an arm around my waist and pulling me into him to breath in my scent.

"Anyway, whoever it was, they left their stink behind. We'll know the scent if they come by again." Jacob said, shaking his head in apparent amusement, before working out a schedule for the wolves and the Cullens to alternate guard duties at the house with Paul loudly voicing that he was only doing it because I lived there as well.

"If it weren't for Perci living here too, I wouldn't even care. As far as I'm concerned, this is karma for getting involved with leeches anyway." He snarled at Bella, earning a growl from Edward in return when she shrunk into him.

"Paul, enough please. I know you hate Bella, but please remember that she is still my cousin. I don't care what you say to Ed-weird, but please don't be so harsh with Bella, because then I'd have to deal with it." I said, earning a snort from both wolves at the name I had given the sole vampire, and easily ignoring the glare I got from said vampire. This was not going to be easy, I just knew it.

The next few weeks proved that prediction right, as I could see Paul growl at the Cullens every time he took over a watch, before casting a warm glance toward my window, since I made sure to get up every time he took a shift. Soon enough, I had completed my finals, which I was sure that I had at least passed, though I doubted I got any A's. Two weeks before graduation, Jessica Stanley of all people was named valedictorian, and I was forced to listen to her trying to write her speech, since I had been asked to still sit with Bella at lunch. Luckily enough, it didn't sound like it would be boring, which I was thankful for since there would be about 9 demigods with ADHD sitting through the ceremony. My only hope was that Leo didn't get bored and blow something up, something Paul didn't understand why I was so concerned about until I informed him that Leo could light himself on fire.

Before I knew it, graduation was a week away, and I had been informed of my passing grades to graduate. I was almost positive Athena would faint in shock at seeing the two A's on my report card, but then again, there was the possibility that she may have helped me get them. The pack had decided to throw a small party for my graduation, since Paul, Jacob, Quil, and Embry would be going with me to the one at the Cullens, since I had, in fact, been asked by Charlie to attend. It didn't help he got my mom in on it before I could explain to her that it was at a vampire's house. It was at the bonfire party that the tribal elders ended up discovering my heritage, as Triton had emerged from the waves and walked right up to the party, not even realizing the other people were there until I pointed them out to him.

Old Quil had been worried at first, until Triton had happily informed him that with Paul being my soulmate, that meant that the tribe was now under the protection of Atlantis, doubly so since the reservation was on the coast. With that information, any concerns about the imprint between us had died down, and the elders swore their secrecy. I had a feeling that I had become the tribe's secret weapon though, since Triton had blabbed about my battle experience, leading to me finally telling about the two wars, and my trip through Tartarus. Paul had spent an hour cuddling me before entering with a very intense sparring session with my brother after hearing about that trip. Only a day after the party, Bella had sprained her hand punching Jacob for kissing her without permission.

I had taken care of that for her though, and punched him myself and threatening to tell Artemis if he ever did it again. Today though, was exciting for me. It was the day my mom and her Paul came in for my graduation. I had agreed to let them use my room, and sleep on the couch, so they didn't have to pay for a motel, and I was currently bouncing around the living room much to Charlie's amusement.

"You'd think you were excited or something, kid." He joked, drawing a snort from Bella.

"Of course I'm excited, I haven't seen my mom and her Paul since Christmas break!" I said, before squealing uncharacteristically and charging for the door when I heard the doorbell ring. I ignored the laughter I left behind me as I threw open the door and launched myself into my mom's arms.

"You're here!" I cried, happy tears rolling down my cheeks as I felt her arms wrap around me.

"I'm here, Perci." I heard her whisper as she hugged me tight, before releasing me into her Paul's hold.

"Good to see you kid." He said, giving me a hug, as I dried my tears of joy.

"We brought a surprise, I hope you don't mind." Mom said, and I whirled to face her again, eager confusion showing on my face.

"What is it?" I asked, missing Charlie's smirk.

"Not what, Seaweed Brain, who. Turn around." The oh-so-familiar voice of my best friend sounded, and I all but screamed in excitement as I launched myself at Annabeth.

"Wise Girl, I can't believe it! I thought you were coming with the others!" I exclaimed as we hugged.

"Oh, gee, leave me out, I see how it is." Another familiar voice spoke up, as Annabeth and I separated, and I squealed once again as I launched myself at Grover.

"I didn't think you would make it, I thought you would want to stay with Jupiner." I beamed, pulling back from him. He snorted in response, rolling his eyes fondly as Annabeth came to stand by us.

"And miss your high school graduation? No way, Perce. Besides, this gives Annabeth and I a few extra days to threaten your boyfriend, we aren't passing that up. Nico already had his turn, and we all know Thalia will have herself a field day once she meets him. Clarisse is upset that she can't threaten him, so she hopes you'll bring him to camp soon, by the way." He said, making me snort in amusement at the thought of Paul facing the head of the Ares cabin. That would be hilarious, and I would have to get it on video for the rest of the pack.

"So, are you going to introduce us, or not?" Charlie's amused voice broke through the happy bubble I was in, making me flush slightly, to Annabeth's amusement.

"Sorry. Wise Girl, G-Man, these are mine and mom's cousins, Charlie Swan, and his daughter Bella. Charlie, Bella, these are my best friends Annabeth Chase, and Grover Underwood." I introduced, making Charlie nod in understanding.

"So you two are the famous Grover and Annabeth. I swear, I hear as much about the two of you as I do about her Paul." He said, making me grin and nod at the surprised looks they both shot me.

"Why don't you take them to meet your boyfriend, then bring him over for dinner. I'll make blue cookies." Mom said, and my eyes went wide.

"Deal, see ya!" I called, all but dragging Annabeth and Grover to my car, making them laugh.

"So, where are we going again?" Annabeth asked once I pulled out of the driveway to head to the reservation.

"La Push reservation. Paul's a part of a pack of wolf shifters, but I've warned them about you being a satyr, Grover, so you have nothing to worry about. They're actually thrilled to meet you both, since I talk about you guys all the time." I informed proudly.

"That's good, Perce, but can you please explain to me why I smelled vampires of all things around Charlie's house?" Grover asked, his voice going higher on the word 'vampires', making me sigh.

"Because Bella's stupid enough to be dating one, and has gotten herself into major trouble regarding them. It's a long story, hopefully it won't come up during your stay here." I said, grinning as we crossed the border into La Push.

"You're joking, your cousin is actually crazy enough to date a vampire?" Annabeth asked incredulously, making me nod as I turned the direction I needed to get to Sam and Emily's since that was where the pack likely was.

"Yeah, I was pretty appalled myself when I found out. Then of course, I had other things on my mind since I had one hot as hell wolf telling me that I was his imprint. I seriously need to thank Aphrodite for that when I see her for graduation." I said, unconsciously relaxing at the sight of the house ahead.

"Yeah, I felt you become a lot happier a few months ago, but it wasn't until your IM telling us you had a boyfriend that I figured out why. I can feel it better now that we're closer, Perce, and man, are you in love." Grover said, and I smiled at him in the rear-view mirror as I parked.

"That I am, G-Man, that I am. Now come on, let's go introduce you to the pack." I said, getting out, and leading the way up to the front door. Ignoring Annabeth's protests, I threw the door open happily, walking in.

"You guys need better guards around here, any weirdo could just walk in." I joked, earning a laugh from Sam, while Paul immediately swept me up into his arms, kissing me deeply. I faintly heard Sam invite Annabeth and Grover in, and Jared complain that he was eating, but the world seemed to have melted away until a familiar awkward bleat registered in my mind, making me pull back from my wolf.

"Good to see you too, love. But I've got some people to introduce you to." I said, a bit breathlessly as he set me down gently on my feet.

"Guys, these are Annabeth and Grover, the ones I never shut up about. Wise Girl, G-Man, this is the pack. Sam, Jared, Jacob, Embry, Seth, Leah, Collin, Brady, and this is Paul, my boyfriend." I introduced, each member of the pack nodding, including the two newest who had phased just the other week.

"Nice to meet you all." Grover said, glancing around the members of the pack nervously for a minute before relaxing when he saw that their wolf instincts were under control.

"And then there's me, who's constantly in the kitchen. Nice to meet you too, I'm Emily, Sam's imprint and fiancee." Emily said, emerging from the kitchen for a second to shake their hands with a warm smile before disappearing back into the kitchen.

"So, you're Paul." Grover said, finally looking over at my wolf, and I grinned, stepping back to record this on my phone for Triton to see later. At Paul's nod, Grover's happy, friendly expression melted into something more dangerous, and the pack's shiver meant he was letting a bit of his aura as Lord of the Wild out for his threat.

"Know this, wolf. I may be a satyr, but I am also the Lord of the Wild, and if you hurt Perci, then you will find the wild turning on you. We Greeks are big on curses, and I'm sure Apollo could be convinced to help me turn even your wolf against you by stripping it of it's wild nature. Do you understand me?" He asked, making Annabeth and I grin at each other, proud of the confidence Grover was showing as opposed to how he was on our first quest. Paul nodded shakily, and like the threat was just a mood swing, Grover smiled kindly at him again.

"Good, glad we understand each other. Annabeth, your turn." He said, and Paul actually paled slightly, having heard from me just how brilliant the daughter of Athena was. Triton was going to die laughing when I showed him this video.

"Hello, Paul, I'm Annabeth. Perci is my best friend, and she's a bit of a Seaweed Brain, something that often gets her into trouble. If you prove to her that trusting you, much less falling in love with you was a bad decision of that Seaweed Brain of hers, I will utterly destroy you. Athena always has a plan, and my plans have a 98% success rate. Perci's fatal flaw is loyalty, which means she's loyal to a person until she is betrayed by them. Do not betray Perci, because with as many people as she's got who love her, you'll be lucky if even a molecule of you survives to regret it. She is my best friend, and my Seaweed Brain, so I fully expect to get sick over how you treat her in the good way. If you treat her in a way that makes me sick in a bad way, there will be nowhere you can hide. You can try to run, but I will just plan the architecture of your tomb while I find you. Do you understand me?" She asked, earning a weak nod from my now alarmingly pale wolf.

"Great, glad you get it. Now, Sally and her Paul want to meet you, and have invited you for dinner. Perci, shall we go?" She asked, before flouncing out, her blonde hair trailing her like a princess, just as when I had first met her.

"Your friends are terrifying, Perci." Jacob whispered, as if to make sure Annabeth and Grover didn't hear him and come back to threaten him. I simply smiled at him, pocketing my phone now that I was done recording.

"Oh, I know. I can't wait for Thalia to meet him, since she's the Lieutenant of the Hunters of Artemis. I'll meet you at the car Paul." I said, before heading out the door, smirking when I heard Seth's voice.

"Dude, nice knowing you Paul, because you're toast. Let's just hope her mom likes you." He said.

"Tell me about it, but I wouldn't have it any other way. She's loved by many, and if I have to face threats like that on a daily basis, then so be it. At least I'll have her." Paul's voice said, before I heard his footsteps approach. With that attitude, I knew I'd have to pretty much pry my mom off of him. He was so approved.