I don't own PJO. Last chapter! Sorry that the last one was so short. Thanks to Alice, bonifaco16, I the Closet FanFic Reader, wisegirl1313, Imsmonkey18, C-Nuggets N.L, Cotix14, Styxdancer2000 and More Please for reviewing. For the last time in this fanfic, here you go!

Connor POV

I was barely breathing as I unravelled the scroll. It only had one word written on it.

"Congratulations!"

We won. I couldn't believe it. Travis was never going to forget this, I would make sure of that. Aphrodite appeared beside us.

"Well done!" she squealed excitedly. She seemed really happy about something.

"So what now?" Drew asked. I could tell she would be way more snobby now that she won than ever before.

Aphrodite smiled her breathtaking smile and said, "We bring everyone else back of course."

Then Thalia, appearing from thin air, ran straight into Drew.

Travis POV

We had reached the four seasons garden when a insanely loud voice echoed through Olympus. I recognised it as Aphrodite's.

"Demigods! Return to the amphitheatre immediately!"

"Damn it!" Katie muttered, still trying to catch her breath.

"We didn't win," I said.

Katie rolled her eyes. "No kidding Sherlock. Come on, let's go see who did."

Nico POV

We were two seconds away from the Demeter Shrine. Two measly seconds. But we could see Connor and Drew would reach it first. I stopped running to catch my breath. Thalia, however, couldn't stop herself fast enough and tumbled into Drew. She managed to stay standing, but Drew fell on the ground.

"What do you think-" she began angrily, but Aphrodite hushed her.

"You did great," she said. "But unfortunately you came second."

"Kay," I breathed. Thalia was too busy glaring at Drew, who was trying to glare back, but she looked more like someone who wanted to be anywhere but under Thalia's stare. Connor was trying not to laugh.

"Come on, we have to get to the amphitheatre!" Aphrodite urged.

"Why?" Thalia growled, never taking her eyes off Drew. Aphrodite seemed to remember something, then clear her throat and said in a voice so loud we had to cover our ears,

"Demigods! Return to the amphitheatre immediately!" She clear her throat again, then said to us with normal volume, "That's why."

Percy POV

We were the second pair to reach the amphitheatre. Or that's what I thought before Annabeth and I talked to Thalia and Nico. They explained what happened.

"Sour grapes Thalia?" I asked, grinning at the slight frown on her face. She was the most competitive person I knew.

"I still beat you Jackson," she said.

"I could have beat you if I wanted," I stated.

"Sure," she said patronizingly, dragging out the u sound.

"Cool it," Annabeth said.

I stepped down grudgingly. It wasn't long before everyone had arrived in the amphitheatre, though the sun was beginning to set.

"I am glad all of you took part in the treasure hunt," Aphrodite began, standing on the platform. Apollo, Hermes, Hephaestus, Athena and Ares stood on the platform with her. "The winners are-" Apollo interrupted her by making a drum roll on his legs, "-Connor and Drew!"

They both sauntered onto the platform. I could see Travis, who was a few people away from me, giving Connor a dirty look.

"Now there is only one thing left to do - PARTY!" Apollo said to everyone. Immediately music started playing. Most people were looking around and wondering what just happened. Then they realised and started dancing with friends or other halves. I was considering my chances of hiding when Annabeth punched my arm. She seemed to have read my mind.

"You're not getting away so easily."

I told myself I would dance once. 'Girls' by Beyonce was playing and I mentally face palmed. I really wasn't keen on dancing.

"This is a good song," Annabeth grinned, seeing what I was thinking.

"Any girl would think so," I said. It didn't have a bad beat though. I couldn't help but stare at Annabeth.

"You're seriously beautiful," I said out loud by mistake.

"You're not too bad yourself," she smiled.

"I'm going to take that as a compliment," I stated. Annabeth laughed and pressed her lips against mine.

Travis POV

Connor had won and he would never let me live it down, but I made up my mind to make the most of this moment.

I turned to Katie. "May I have this dance?"

She raised an eyebrow. "Seriously Travis?"

"Excuse me for trying to be polite. A yes or a no would do."

She studied my face to see if I was joking. "Yes then," she said.

The song playing was 'Our Time Now' by the Plain White T's.

"Did you have a good time?" I asked, chancing my arm.

"It wasn't bad," she shrugged.

"That's harsh," I commented.

"I'm sorry, did I hurt your feelings?" she said sarcastically.

"You might have pinched my manly pride, but that's all," I answered.

"I suppose I still have you bringing me coffee in the morning."

"Come on," I begged.

"Nine thirty sharp."

"You know you love me babe," I said.

"Maybe," she smirked, taking a step closer to me. "But there's no way you're getting out of this one."

I crossed the remaining space between us. "We'll see about that." I wrapped my arms around her and kissed her enthusiastically. She kissed me back, just as willing, but when we broke apart she said,

"Not a chance."

Thalia POV

Annabeth practically dragged Percy off to dance. I knew Annabeth wasn't big on dancing, but she wanted to dance at least once with her boyfriend. I was standing there awkwardly beside Nico.

"Thalia," a voice said. I whirled around. It was Lady Artemis and I knelt. "I need to talk with you," she declared. My heart thumped and I started to worry. I tried to tell myself I had nothing to worry about, but it didn't work. Lady Artemis left the amphitheatre and I followed. I found it was turning into the night.

"Thalia," she began. "You have broken your vow."

"My lady I -"

"No. I know you didn't kiss that spawn of Hades, he kissed you. That is not what I am talking about. You have feelings for him, whether you admit it or not, I still know."

"Please my lady," I begged. I couldn't lose the Hunters.

"You broke your vow. You have feelings for a boy. Therefore I must banish you from the Hunters."

I felt myself becoming weaker and more tired. I knew I was no longer a part of the Hunt. Tears were stinging my eyes and every word she said hurt, but it hurt even more once I accepted that it was true. I had feelings for Nico and I betrayed Lady Artemis.

I could see Artemis both pitied me and was disappointed with me.

"I just hope for your sake he's worth it Thalia," she said and vanished to rejoin the Hunters. It was fully dark now and the moon seemed dull. I collapsed on the ground and let the tears pour out of my eyes. Resentment washed through me when I thought of Nico. It was all his fault. But I wanted his arms around me, comforting me. My family was gone. I had nothing left. I cried for everything that had gone wrong in my miserable life.

I didn't even bother looking up when I heard footsteps approach me.

"Thalia," Nico murmured. "I'm sorry." He had guessed what happened. I tried to get angry at him but I couldn't stop crying. I wasn't sure what my feelings were towards him.

He sat down beside me. "I'm so sorry," he whispered. Before I realised what I was doing, I leaned into him. He paused awkwardly before hugging me.

"Please don't cry," he asked. A typical male response was my first thought, then I realised he just might not want me to be upset. We were both silent and I could hear the song playing inside the amphitheatre. It was familiar but right now I couldn't even think about the names of songs.

You're so hypnotizing
Could you be the devil? Could you be an angel?
Your touch magnetizing
Feels like I am floating, leaves my body glowing

They say be afraid
You're not like the others, futuristic lover
Different DNA
They don't understand you

I listened to the words. I wasn't sure if Nico was a typical boy or was different.

You're from a whole other world
A different dimension
You open my eyes
And I'm ready to go, lead me into the light

Kiss me, ki-ki-kiss me
Infect me with your love and
Fill me with your poison

Take me, ta-ta-take me
Wanna be a victim
Ready for abduction

I had feelings for Nico, but I wasn't sure if I was ready to be in a relationship so soon after being kicked out of the Hunters.

Boy, you're an alien
Your touch so foreign
It's supernatural
Extraterrestrial

You're so supersonic
Wanna feel your powers, stun me with your lasers
Your kiss is cosmic
Every move is magic

You're from a whole other world
A different dimension

He did seem different. Here he was, comforting me when I needed him.

You open my eyes
And I'm ready to go, lead me into the light

Kiss me, ki-ki-kiss me
Infect me with your love and
Fill me with your poison

I was making a fool of myself crying in front of the one who had caused me this pain. But I didn't really care.

Take me, ta-ta-take me
Wanna be a victim
Ready for abduction

I stopped sniffling.

Boy, you're an alien
Your touch so foreign
It's supernatural
Extraterrestrial

I pulled away from Nico. He looked extremely awkward. I stared at him right in the eye.

This is transcendental
On another level
Boy, you're my lucky star

I wanna walk on your wavelength
And be there when you vibrate
For you I'll risk it all

Slowly we leaned in.

Kiss me, ki-ki-kiss me
Infect me with your love and
Fill me with your poison

Take me, ta-ta-take me
Wanna be a victim
Ready for abduction

Our lips met and it felt so strange but wonderful.

Boy, you're an alien
Your touch so foreign
It's supernatural
Extraterrestrial, extraterrestrial, extraterrestrial

Boy, you're an alien
Your touch so foreign
It's supernatural
Extraterrestrial

We broke apart and Nico smiled nervously at me. I gave him a small smile back. I had decided. Nico was worth it.

Song used:

E.T. - Katy Perry

That's all folks! I know some of you didn't want Connor and Drew to win, so sorry about that. I just thought E.T. went so well with Thalico I had to put it in. Hope you liked it and please review!