My Family

Please note that I do not own any of the PJO characters. Also I'd like to say sorry for not updating as soon as I would have liked to. School is a pain, and my mom and dad just got divorced so I have to travel over the weekends, which is when I usually do my writing. This chapter came out differently than what I had expected, and I know it's short. I would have made it longer, but I liked the ending. Next chapter will probably be longer! Thanks for the reviews!!! They really help me write more! Thanks. And I hope you enjoy!

P.s- I know my grammers not the best, nor is my spelling, but I thank you all for pointing out my mistakes. :D

I'll try to fix them as soon as possible, and I may write another version of this story in Thalia's veiw. Tell me what you think! ^_^

Daniel's POV

We followed Percy on board the small boat. Percy showed us around the top deck then opened a door, which led down below. He walked down first, flipping the lights on when he hit the bottom step. I was the last to make it down. It was fairly dark, even with the lights one. There were two beds to the right, and what looked like a small bathroom.

"Now, there's only two beds so we're going to have to make due with what we got." Percy walked around the small room and turned to look at us. "It should only take a minimum of two days… depending on how cooperative the ocean is. When we arrive in-"

Thalia cut him off, "Aren't I the captain?" Percy nodded in response. "Then shouldn't I be going over what we're going to be doing?" Thalia smiled and walked forward to stand in front of Percy.

I sighed debating whether or not I should speak up. "I think the girls should have the beds…Percy and I can stay above deck." I was so quiet that I wasn't sure anyone heard me until Thalia spoke up.

"Well I think the guys should get the bunks and the girls should stay up top to keep an eye on things."

Percy snorted, "I have to be up to control the water anyway. So you guys can stay down here while me and Daniel stay up on deck."

Annabeth glared at him, "You'll need to sleep sometime… And it's, "Daniel and I, not me and Daniel."

Rachel nodded, "Yea… she's right." Ever since Rachel had become the new oracle, her and Annabeth hadn't fought as much as usual. In fact they've been spending a lot of time together, in and outside of camp.

Percy rolled his eyes, "Whatever… I'm going to have to stay up on deck most of the trip. Daniel can stay up there with me. And during the night you guys can have the beds."

Thalia snorted, "I'm captain… I make the final decisions. And I say we stay up top, while you can Daniel get the beds." Annabeth looked at her like she was crazy wishing Thalia would be smart and take the beds. But no… Thalia didn't want to lose against Percy. So she pushed for the upper deck. Which is what Percy wanted all along.

Percy smiled, "Fine."

Thalia's smile faltered a bit but she held her ground, "Good." She headed towards the stairs, which lead up, "You do have extra blankets don't you?" She asked without turning around.

Percy nodded, "I think I have a few stored. I'll be right back." He walked off towards the kitchen and out of sight. Annabeth looked at Thalia a bit annoyed, "Why did you have to do that! We could have had the beds!" Annabeth groaned and put her head in her hands.

"Percy thought we were wimps… just because we are girls." Thalia muttered and glared at me.

I looked towards the kitchen to see if Percy was on his way back or not, "What makes you say that? Maybe he was just trying to be nice."

Thalia burst out laughing, "Sure… sure. And you're a daughter of Aphrodite." Annabeth smiled at that just as Percy walked in.

"Well we have four blankets… what's every one smiling about?" He looked from me to Annabeth.

"We're trying to picture Daniel as a Daughter of Aphrodite." Thalia smiled trying not to laugh. Percy on the other hand didn't even try to hide his laughter. In fact he laughed so hard tears began to form in his eyes.

"We need to get going." I said above their laughter. "And soon… who knows how long Grover will be able to keep the peace at camp." They all turned serious.

"I wonder if putting Grover in charge was the wisest thing to do…" Annabeth said quietly.

"I'm sure he'll do fine." Percy had a worried expression on his face, which was still red from all the laughing. "Besides… Grovers got Juniper to help if he really needs it." Annabeth nodded her face brightening up. "And I'm sure the other cabin councilors would be glad to help him."

"Let's head out." Thalia led the way up to the top deck and waited for Percy to release the rope, which held the ship in place. "We need to get there as soon as possible… Maybe Hades can tell us if Chiron's even alive or not." We all nodded in agreement.

Percy untied the rope, and the boat began to drift further from land. I could see Percy concentrating on the water, making us move faster and faster. After an hour we lost sight of any land. We were now at sea. I had no sense in direction. The Sun had already set, but the moon was not yet visible. A strong wind blew and the boat creaked. Every once in a while we could see lightning in the distance. Zeus was mad. We all knew that. He was very mad. Someone was threatening camp. Someone was threatening Zeus' kids. Thalia looked up at the sky and closed her eyes. She's different. She's one of those girls you can't ignore, but she's not someone you want to mess with either. I sighed and went down below the deck. Everyone else was up top and I was grateful to have time alone. To think about everything that had happened. Everything that was about to happen. Everything that could happen. Chiron was now missing and we had no clue where he was, if he was even still alive. Just then Thalia came down the steps from the upper deck.

"You shouldn't be down here." She smirked and sat down next to me. She suddenly burst into tears and burrowed her head against my neck. I instinctively wrapped my arm around her trying to comfort her. We stayed like that for almost ten minutes before her tears came to a halt. Her breathing was ragged but she was finally starting to calm down. She pulled away from me and quickly went to the bathroom, which was on the other side of the small bedroom. She slammed the door shut and locked it, leaving me alone once again. I sighed and stood up just as Annabeth came running down looking concerned.

"What was that slam?" She looked at me then towards the bathroom. We could hear Thalia's sobs from all the way in here. "She's crying again?" Annabeth sighed and sat down, putting her head in her hands. "There's nothing we can do until we get to the Underwood. And even if we get there, there's no telling whether or not Hades will be any help or not. I mean- What it Chiron isn't dead? What if they really did take him captive? We'll never be able to find him without the help of the Gods…. And they don't usually intervene." She groaned and looked at me, her eyes filled with dread. "We have to stay calm. Keep faith in our parents. Hope- Hope they'll guide us to Chiron." She looked back to the bathroom door and sighed, "She'll never be the same if Chiron's dead. But if we never find him… I don't know how she'll take it." She stood up and went over to the bedroom door, her shoulders shaking. She silently knocked on the door and whispered, "Thalia… please, please open up." She paused before continuing. "Please, we'll find him. I know we will." We heard movement on the other side of the door. After a few moments the door swung open and Thalia stepped out. Her eyes were red from crying and she was shaking just as bad as Annabeth. I was surprised she'd even come out at all… seeing as she was so stubborn. But as I've noticed, Thalia and Annabeth have a certain bond. They were like sisters, only closer.

"I'm going to go get some air…" Thalia mumbled and wiped her eyes with her sleeve and walked up the steps. I sighed and watched her leave, silently wishing I could go with her. To comfort her. She needed someone other than Annabeth, someone else she can depend on. The only other person I'd ever seen her depend on was Chiron. And seeing as he was missing now, did no good.

"I sure hope we find Chiron soon." Annabeth sighed interrupting my thoughts. "She'll be lost without him. He was like a father to her." I nodded in agreement.

"We'll find him soon enough." I was surprised at how sure my voice sounded. I looked at Annabeth whose face had brightened some. "We'll find him. I know we will." She smiled and gave me a quick hug before going up the stairs.

…

That night we crowded around the kitchen table and silently ate a small supper. So far we hadn't been attacked, so that was a good sign. Thalia had calmed down and was back to her usual mean self. Annabeth was smiling a lot more after the talk we had, had down below deck. Everything was peaceful. The sun had just gone down below the horizon and the birds were finishing off their songs for the day. I sighed wishing things weren't so bad, then I could actually enjoy this trip to the Underworld. I wonder what the Underworld is like. Is it cold? Dark? It must be dark… I mean it is under the world. I sighed and took another drink of my water. I wonder what my mom and brother is doing for supper. Do they even miss me?

"Well… we should be there this time tomorrow." Percy shuddered.

"The faster we get there the faster we find Chiron." Thalia muttered under her breath as she took a spoon full of soup. Annabeth nodded and looked down at her food, which she had barely touched.

"Come on guys! Let's think positive! We'll get to the Underworld tomorrow and Hades will tell us he's safe and sound at Mount Olympus! That would be great! Wouldn't it?" Rachel smiled at Thalia who had started laughing. We all burst out with laughter, and I was thankful for my friends. My friends. I'd never had many friends at school, and as I sat there looking at them I realized I had found people. These people were my friends. And I actually cared about them. I smiled as I saw Thalia wiping a tear from her eye. These weren't tears of sorrow, but they were tears of joy. I grinned and took another drink of water. They were my family.