Author's Note: Hey guys! Here's today's chapter of Family, Luke. I actually posted it on time for once! Thank you SO SO much for everyone that's reviewed my story. I really appreciate it! I hope you like this next chapter. I'm sorry it's a lot shorter than the last one. Please review with any suggestions on how you think I can make it better or complements. Lastly, I do not own Percy Jackson and the Olympians, I am just a huge fan.

Chapter Six: Luke POV: Thalia Meets my Former-Cheerleader Personal Assistant

I took Thalia's bag from her while she wrote a note for Annabeth. I caught a glimpse of it over her shoulder. It was an apology. I felt bad. Gods, I hated myself so much for ever breaking the promise I had made, the promise we would be a family. Now Thalia was joining me, but Annabeth couldn't forgive me. Old wounds never healed in her eyes.

Thalia took my hand and we left the apartment. She locked the door behind her and slipped the key into the mailbox next door. I turned to her and smiled as we got into the van. I backed out of the parking space and we were off, leaving Thalia's old apartment far behind. Thalia fell asleep before we had even passed the space needle.

I turned off the CD and drove in silence. Luckily, traffic was light, and I arrived at the dock within two hours (I may have driven slightly over the speed limit). Thalia woke up just as the ship was lowering the ramp. I carefully pulled the van into the ship and the ramp was raised again.

I followed Thalia's gaze as she surveyed her surroundings. There were boxes and boxes of demigod necessities: Celestial Bronze weaponry, Greek fire, repair tools in case something happened to the ship, emergency gear, and food, loads and loads of food, arguably the most important resource. There were also cases of water bottles, though the ship already contained a month's supply of running water.

We were greeted by Kelli, the empousa who served as my assistant. "Well, Master Luke!" she said, batting her eyelashes at me. "I see you brought a friend." She leaned down to the passenger side window. Her eyes narrowed in annoyance for a split second when she saw Thalia.

Thalia pressed herself against the back of the seat and glared back at her. I cleared my throat. "Kelli, why don't you go see if the harpies need any help preparing dinner?"

Kelli narrowed her eyes. "As you wish." She walked back to the staircase that led to the kitchen.

I exited the car and walked over to the other side to open Thalia's door for her. She stepped out and stood in front of me, hands on her hips. "You have an empousa as your assistant?"

I shrugged. "She sided with Kronos, and Kronos elected me leader of the army." I explained. I grabbed Thalia's bag from the trunk and she followed me to the other staircase. "I had them prepare one of the suites for you," I said. "I'm sorry it's a bit of a walk from the storage area up to the suites. Right now we're on the bottom level, and the suites are three stories up."

"Nah, it's fine," Thalia said. "You know, Luke, believe it or not, I really can carry my own bag."

"Ah, but then I'd feel useless, and I'd hardly be a good guy if I didn't at least carry your bags." I flashed her a joking smile.

Thalia snorted with laughter. "Fine, fine. You win."

We started up the stairs, following the sound of conversation from the upper floors.