A New Life, Light Chapter 5: The Journey, Part 2, a percy jackson and the olympians fanfic

AN: I'm back! Thanks for all the reviews, luck and follows(: I spent the past 2 days writing this chapter, and I must say, it took longer than I expected. The length exceeded my intentions too. It wasn't easy writing this chapter, maybe because of the stress in school, or because I was afraid you guys won't like it. And halfway through I had a terrible stomachache that lasted for hours so some things may be slightly… off. I'm really not sure if this is well done or not, but I tried my best… I may be able to write the next chapter by this weekend if you're lucky! But if I can't find any inspiration to write, then I'm sorry for the delay (I have the plot and everything planned out, just not the details… it's the details that make it hard). Anyway, thanks for all the support! I look forward to your reviews(:

PS: Sorry I left out Nico... I would love to say I have something huge in store for Nico later in the story, but truth is, I don't. In fact, I sort of forgot about him because I was focusing on Percy, Thalia and Artemis previously… And the letter! I can't believe I forgot to add his name into the list. Anyway, he won't play a huge role because it's too tiresome to develop another character over the chapters… I won't make him go poof, but he won't appear as much. Sorry if you were expecting some surprise about Nico or Thalico, but I don't want to complicate this story by making Thalia break her vow. (To make it clear, there'll be no: Chaos/other Primordials/Guardian of Hunt/Thalico/Massive War and carnage/extra blessings or powers given to Percy except one last one inspired by Digimage.) Nico's role in this story isn't huge either, quite small on the contrary... Anyway, here's your 4th Chapter :D

Percy POV

I bolted up from my sleeping position as the dream came rushing back into me. I had decided to take a 'short' nap earlier, but it was yet another troubling demigod dream. Why, oh why can't I have a peaceful nap for once? My thoughts brought me back to the vision in my dream.

Thalia and Annabeth were alone, deep in the forest next to Camp, where no one could hear their shouts and heated argument.

"How could you, Annabeth?! I thought you were sensible and wise enough to hold onto him! Turns out, you're just another dumb blond—" Thalia cried, but Annabeth interrupted unceremoniously.

"Shut up! Don't you dare associate me with stereotypes! If I'm dumb, then what the Hades are you?! Your brain capacity is smaller than that of a kiwi, (a type of bird in New Zealand that can't fly due to it's wing span) and that actually makes sense since you're a daughter of Zeus who's afraid of heights and can't fly!" Annabeth retorted, her face red in anger. Her fists were clenched so tight her knuckles were white from her efforts. The right was positioned slightly behind her hip, as if ready to throw a punch at a moment's notice. Thalia, on the other hand, had smoke billowing out of her ears. Being a daughter of Zeus literally fries things up. As for her expression… well, there are no words that can be used to describe an angry Thalia…

The two girls charged at each other simultaneously, but there was a clear difference between the two. One was obviously better prepared and composed, as seen from the celestial bronze dagger clutched in her left arm that glinted off under the sun. Her right arm, though, was pulled backwards, as if harnessing some sort of energy waiting to be released. The other girl had absolutely no protection or weapon whatsoever, but merely dashed forth empty-handed. The latter seemed to realize her predicament slightly late, causing her to stall for a split second before recovering. The prompt delay may have been short-lived, but it cost her dearly, as it gave the former girl the chance to strike. A shrill scream pierced the air, but whether anyone heard was a separate matter.

There, stood Thalia with a dagger protruding out of right shoulder and her lip cut. Annabeth was simply standing in front of her, knuckles red from the punch directed towards Thalia's jaw. The two-way strike sent towards Thalia rendered her helpless, and the knowledge of her lack of armor and weapon only worsened her plight as she panicked in the face of a fight with her friend, unable to summon any form of aid from the sky. She fell to her knees, arm clutching the injured shoulder. It may not have been fatal, but she was losing blood quickly.

Annabeth smirked before slapping Thalia straight across the face, spitting at her and running off into the forest. As Thalia knelt on the grassy ground, blood continued to drip from her shoulder. Her face was paling and it was clear she would pass out from the pain soon.

It was then that I had awoken with my face full of sweat and apprehension. The assault on Thalia felt like a slap to my own face as I jumped up and vapour travelled to camp borders without further hesitation. I arrived at the beach, and my eyes darted around for a familiar huntress with a tiara on her head.

Please let my dream be fake, please let my dream be fake… I chanted in my mind, until my eyes landed on the girl I was searching desperately for. Heaving a sigh of relief, I saw that things had yet to escalate into a physical fight, and the campers surrounded the two girls from my dream. Among those campers were some of my closest friends: Piper, Leo, Rachel, the Stolls and Clarisse. All of them wore a sad and depressed mask, even Clarisse, which I understood to be the cause of me. It should feel good to know your friends cared about you, unless you were running away from this family, away from all of them…

I directed my gaze back to the main subject and purpose of my return. Though Annabeth's back was to me, I could see the anxiety and worry in her eyes as she approached Thalia. Good, no one noticed me. I heard the two of them exchange a few words regarding my disappearance, and that was when all Hades broke loose.

"… I really don't know why he would leave without at least telling me after all we've been thr—"

"Don't you even dare finish that sentence! You! Are the cause of this mess. You! Broke his heart. You literally crushed him!" Thalia's words echoed in my head, bringing back all the memories of the two of them kissing…

"It wasn't my fault! We were just drifting further away and he doesn't even understand architecture! How long more would we have lasted? Without the war we're barely working together. Being friends alone should be—" Though I acknowledged the fact that my ex-girlfriend had cheated on me, it doesn't mean that I won't be hurt from what she was saying. As I processed her little speech, I was completely oblivious to my shaking arm and how strongly the tides were smashing into the coast. I inhaled deeply a few times before trying to calm down, allowing me to notice the effect my emotions were having on the sea. If this doesn't stop soon, I have a feeling a storm surge would arrive and flood the camp. I know my dad is fighting with me for dominance over the tides, but as much as I tried, my anger could not be repressed. In fact, it only grew.

"I wasn't even finished! But now that we're onto the topic of architecture and work, why don't we continue? You put the useless 'skill' in front of the boy who saved your life countless times and now you're saying you were only together with him because you worked with him during the war? If you want war, I'll bloody hell be glad to give it to you!" I was thankful towards Thalia for standing up for me, but then I remembered that it was the main reason why she even got injured in my dream. I was immediately overwhelmed with worry, and the thought of losing Thalia activated my powers. I manipulated the moisture in the air to push Thalia back the same time Artemis grabbed hold of her. I was glad for our cooperation, for I knew either of us alone would not be capable of holding her back for long. However, someone sent me over the edge with her next sentence that followed.

"Architecture is not useless! Take that back you—" Alright, I admit. I lost it. You may insult me in anyway you wish, but no one, and I mean no one, insults my friends. Since this was directed towards Thalia, who is closer than a sister to me, it only escalated my rage. I'm aware that I haven't mastered my light powers, and unleashing it would definitely injure innocent campers. Because of my divided concentration, the claw I had intended to send her did not achieve its full potential, which was death. Call it lucky or not, it's up to her. She let loose a shrill scream, one that was louder and of higher octave than the one I heard in my dream, as an arrow sprouted from her shoulder just when the surrounding water vapour clawed her back. The impact evened out on both sides of her body, preventing her from falling forwards or backwards.

I was relieved for a brief moment, dropping the strength of my hold on Thalia and calming down the sea in its process. Sad to say, I couldn't catch a break. The bewildered look on Artemis made me groan out, as I came to the conclusion that she must have found out of an interference in this matter. As if on cue, her head came to stop in the direction facing me. Her lips were spread in a thin line as she frowned, but she registered my identity and presence all of a sudden, causing her eyes to widen. Her mouth was agape, forming a small ring, which indicated her surprise.

I longed to stay and apologise, or even chat, but doing so would delay my... journey. Unbeknownst to me, my journey was barely starting. As I saw her legs twitch, I knew it was time to leave. Our eyes met and I stared into her silver eyes, identifying several emotions arising, but I sent only one message to her. Apology. I gave her a weak smile, hoping it would be enough to show my sincerity. Before I left though, I saw her eyes brimming with tears and the dejected look on her face. It tore me apart to see that I hurt another person, one that wasn't even close to me. As I disappeared into the moisture of the air, I bowed my head in disgrace and self-disappointment. Needless to say, I'm absolutely ashamed to have caused pain and sorrow to so many of my dearest friends. Thalia, Rachel, Piper, Leo, Clarisse and the Stolls… (In order of guilt. Percy didn't get to see those who are not mentioned.) I'm not sure if Artemis counts as my friend, but if she does, then add her to the list. Not that this is making me feel any better.

I looked up to the sky from my lying position, admiring the glorious moon and constellations. Propping the back of my head on my palms, my eyes focused on the single constellation that I adored the most. The Huntress. It brings back many memories, especially the quest I was a part of with Zoë and Thalia. I missed Zoë a lot, and even though we may not see eye to eye all the time, her company was pleasant. (AN: I'm not saying Percy likes Zoë in the romantic aspect, but rather he found their friendship unique and worth remembering, though it was short-lived. Yea, I'm sad that Zoë passed away too D:) I thought back to the time during our quest, where her odd sense of humour never ceased to amuse me.

We were at the junkyard where a prototype of Talos resided, not that we knew then. Grover was sniffing the wind, looking nervous. He fished out his acorns and threw them into the sand, then played his pipes. They rearranged themselves in a pattern that made no sense to me, but Grover looked concerned.

"That's us," he said. "Those five nuts right there."

"Which one is me?" I asked.

"The little deformed one," Zoe suggested.

I can't help but chuckle at Zoë's sarcasm, and my mind automatically drifted back to the scene at Hoover Dam.

"Let us find the dam snack bar," Zoe said. "We should eat while we can."

Grover cracked a smile. "The dam snack bar?"

Zoe blinked. "Yes. What is funny?"

"Nothing," Grover said, trying to keep a straight face. "I could use some dam french

fries."

Even Thalia smiled at that. "And I need to use the dam restroom."

Maybe it was the fact that we were so tired and strung out emotionally, but I started cracking up, and Thalia and Grover joined in, while Zoe just looked at us. "I do not understand."

"I want to use the dam water fountain," Grover said.

"And…" Thalia tried to catch her breath. "I want to buy a dam T-shirt."

I busted up, and I probably would've kept laughing all day, but then I heard a noise.

It may sound pretty lame now, but it will forever remain as an inside joke and memory that I refuse to let go; It's dam nostalgic. The smile etched on my face was wiped away when I remembered the hurt and angry huntress that passed out… I owe her an explanation. A proper, 'face-to-face' one where she can actually say something to me and not boil it up or contain it. She has done a lot for me, and I love her too much to see her upset like this. It's night now, so hopefully she'll be asleep…

Thalia POV

Ever since I collapsed, I've been slipping in and out of consciousness every now and then, picking up snippets of conversations. I know for a fact that Artemis had hurt Annabeth, but that's pretty much all I could make out. Before I officially embraced sleep, I heard Annabeth whisper 'sorry' to me, and catching a brief glance of her patched up shoulder and… back? Albeit confused, I was more inclined towards a good and proper rest and gave in to it instead.

I was standing in a clearing of a forest, where I felt most at home. I could hear the gentle chirping and singing of birds in the woods, particularly mockingbirds. Branches of trees surrounding me swayed from left to right in momentum with the light breeze, leaves occasionally falling down and floating midair before touchdown. The breeze rustled fallen leaves, sunlight concentrating on this clearing I was in. It was a peaceful feeling, one that I haven't experienced for months. As rays of sunlight hit me, I shielded my eyes on instinct before hearing the crunching of dried and dead leaves on the ground. I spun in the direction of the disturbance, attempting to grab my bow and arrow only to realize they weren't with me. It was odd, considering they appeared in my hands whenever I required them to. As I squinted my eyes to make out the figure approaching from the woods, my heart thumped faster. I didn't know who that was, as the light was acting to his advantage, but I had a feeling I need not feel worried around this person. He felt like a friend, one who will do anything in his capability to help you. He had a familiarly calm demeanor that radiated patience and power, making his friends feel secure but sending his enemies running in fear.

The moment he stepped into the clearing, light emitted from him, forcing me to blink twice before I could capture his appearance. Lean and muscular boy, taller than average campers whom I know, standing in a position that seems casual and at ease but ready to strike or intercept any blows delivered, reflecting training in swordsmanship. Jet-black hair that defied any attempts to comb it or set it in place, sparkling emerald green eyes with a tint of yellow, PERCY! I gasped.

Without thinking, I launched myself into the arms of Percy, tears pouring down my face as I leapt into his embrace. My hands were wrapped around his back as my head buried into his chest, effectively soaking the front of his shirt. I inhaled his oceanic scent and looked up into my brother's eyes once I managed to control my sobbing, meeting a pair of watery orbs that mirrored mine. From my position, I could see the tears that streamed down his cheeks, originating from the pool of water in his eyes. His tears were still flowing, though his composure showed no evidence of it. The warm and caring green eyes were slightly red but nothing compared to the flush in his cheeks. I chuckled at his embarrassment, though I didn't know why he would feel that way when we were so close anyway. Oh right, I'm a hunter… If milady ever saw any boy in such contact with one of her hunters, I doubt he would live another day as a human. Percy cleared his throat, before croaking out, "I'm so, so sorry Thalia…" He poured in his emotions into every syllable, emphasizing greatly on the keyword of his apology — 'sorry'.

"It's okay, at least you bothered to check on me. Where have you been anyway?" Percy seemed a little taken aback at my acceptance, which gave me a wicked idea. I grinned evilly in my mind before I sent pulses of electricity through my arms, which were still connected around him by the way. Yipee! Percy tried to open his mouth to reply, but the electric shock he received from me shut him up completely, not giving him the chance to speak up. His body convulsed and his eyes rolled back, threatening to explode in a shower of magical sparks. Okay, time to stop before he seriously dies or passes out in a dream. I let go of him, causing him to collapse onto the ground in a heap. His arms twitched a little, but he regained control soon enough.

My little torture didn't seem too violent now, did it? In fact, I think it was rather peaceful or diplomatic, since I was merely giving him a well-intention friendly hug. I smiled down at him while he tried to get up, before he gave up and decided to sit on the ground. I rolled my eyes at his laziness before sitting next to him, prodding his arm with my finger as I motioned for him to explain his departure.

"Thanks a lot for that little reunion gift! I'd prefer it if you just send a lightning bolt down on me next time! It's much less painful…" He huffed, crossing his arms in front of him in the childish manner he was infamous for.

"Now where's the fun in that? You said it yourself, it's so predictable that it weakens and voids the whole purpose of it! Hurry up and tell me why you would even think about leaving before I give you another zap!" I stuck my tongue out at him while sending a mini lightning bolt to the back of his head, making him frown and rub it in frustration.

"Didn't I already tell you why in the… letter?" I could sense hesitation in his voice and how he was clearly hiding something from me, which just increased my suspicion. I narrowed my eyes and pointed at him accusingly.

"Don't you give me that crap, Kelp Head. There's obviously a secondary reason and you jolly well tell it to me right now!" I cried. I gulped as I continued my reasoning, well aware that my voice was cracking. "I… I don't want to lose you again without knowing where… or what… you're doing, Percy… I can't! You're the only person who understands me now, and Nico is always missing somewhere in the Underworld or just roaming countries in search for gods know what! If… If you leave me, I will have no one to talk to, you know! How do you expect me to carry on that way for days, much less months! Can't you spare a thought for me as well? If you need to get away from all this nonsense and mess she has created, then fine! But I know there's another reason… Can you bear to see me cracking my brain trying to find out why? Can you bear to see me hurt, and crying my heart out again, because I can't find you? You know it yourself how much you mean to me! You may be stronger in holding up your emotions but everyone's got to break or burn up once in a while. If you can tell me there's anyone, anyone at all, whom you can confide in like you do with me, then fine! But you'll only be deceiving yourself and everyone who cares about you, Percy!" By the time I finished, I was already choking on my tears, shaking uncontrollably. I hated being so vulnerable, but Percy is the only one whom I allow to see me that way, since he has been that way around me as well. I didn't like hitting his soft spots by purposefully asking if he could bear to see me hurt, but I knew it was the only way I could get the answer out of him. My heart felt sour and withered like how you would feel if you bit and sucked on a peeled lemon, except the natural contraction of your mouth (AN: not lips, mind you. I'm trying my best to describe this feeling but something just isn't there… And the way to describe the sourness is a bit off…) takes place in your heart. It literally took the air out of me; my lungs were filled with oxygen but my heart was deprived of it and tried desperately to overcome this challenge.

Without saying anything, Percy held onto me in a hug, refusing to let go when I attempted to push him off, even when I shocked him. He was adamant on the embrace, but I was mutely glad for it. The hug didn't just mean he was sorry for putting me through this psychological suffering; it meant that he still cared about our close relationship and didn't try to shun me aside. It implies the significance of our relationship to him and that he isn't going to stop confiding in me when he needed some release. I hugged him back and gave him a comforting squeeze, to let him know I was alright. He didn't let go.

"I need to find inner peace, Thalia… I don't want to run away from reality whenever it overwhelms me. I will certainly return to you guys one day, but now, I have to be alone in order to achieve this. If I continue letting my emotions control the way I act, like how I almost killed her today, it won't end well."

Wait, he almost killed her today?! How could he have done that if he weren't even… at camp…? I poked his rib to indicate my confusion and he seemed to understand.

"I had a dream that she… hurt you when you stood up for me. Only no one was around at that time and you were injured because of me. I went to camp to look for you because I was worried about the dream, but when I heard her saying those stuff… I just… The sea was raging because of my emotions but my dad tried to keep it under control. When you tried to attack her, I thought the dream may… come true, so I used some of my powers to hold you back. Then, she insulted you and I just lost it. I allowed my anger to blind me, and I clawed her back with ice, which would have killed her but I was concentrating on holding you back as well. If I let myself be controlled by my emotions like that, I will never be able to live with myself. My leaving doesn't mean that I won't look for you so we can have a heart-to-heart chat, because I still need to release whatever emotions I bottle up. All I'm aiming for is to seek leverage so I don't lose control. I know, right now I have a fair bit of control, but like I said, I lost it when she insulted you. I have barely begun training my powers over light, and if I continue staying at camp now I'm afraid things will go out of hand. I can't hurt the innocent just because I'm incapable of curbing my emotions, Thalia. I hope you understand that… So please, let me go and give me the chance to work on this. I swear on the River Styx I will return to you and the rest, but only after my 'training' is done…"

I was stunned. Stunned not because of the noble reason he had for leaving, but stunned because how much he cared for not just me, but basically everyone else. As I remained silent, he said the one thing that urged me to give in.

"Please, Thalia… I won't be able to go in peace without knowing if you give me your consent." Sighing, I nodded my head slowly. I didn't want to hold him back, but I had to make sure of something.

"Only if you promise to IM me at least once a week, or even better yet, visit me! I'm sure Lady Artemis wouldn't mind your company. She seemed pretty depressed when you left too… It isn't like her to act that way though."

To say the Kelp Head here was shocked is an understatement. He froze up, literally, and just stayed there like that for a few minutes. I would have laughed at his dumbfounded expression if not for the fact that I was glued to this human-sized block of ice. No, seriously, he was coated in a layer of ice…

"Hey Kelp Head, no need to be that shocked, right? I mean, I could really do with some warmth right now. I honestly don't need your cold shoulder. (AN: Pun :D)"

He warmed off and released his ice grip on me, shaking his head before smiling sheepishly. He rubbed the back of his head and laughed nervously, asking me why would Artemis even be sad that he left.

"Well I'm not really a genius or anything, but I suppose it's because you're the only decent man, as she puts it, she is acquainted with. No need to act so surprised, I mean the Hunt does tolerate you much more than other males… Oh, speaking of which, I wanted to ask you if you wanted to join us… but since you decided to be alone, I doubt you'd want to anyway…" I ended off disappointedly, looking down at the patch of grass that seems to be interesting all of a sudden.

Percy POV

She seemed pretty depressed when you left too… The words sent a train of thoughts running in my head, but I chose to ignore every bit of it. I felt like I was in a cavern, and whatever Thalia just said was being rebounded off the walls, creating a massive string of echoes. I didn't understand. Why would the man-hating goddess be sad that a male left? It just feels illogical, and trying to make any sense out of it just gave me a major headache. I mean, sure she said I was different from other men, but that honestly doesn't explain much to a kelp head like me. Yes, I admit I'm not very smart but I do have my days you know! Today just isn't one of those days. I was brought out of stupor by Thalia's voice and it was then did I realize I was frozen, a big accomplishment for someone with ADHD.

I rubbed the back of my head, which I now become aware of as a bad habit of mine. I've been doing it too much lately, and it isn't helping with the growth of brain cells. "So… why exactly did she react that way again?" I asked, the scene of Artemis' watery eyes flashing in my mind.

Yea I guess that figures. Though it hasn't cleared up much of my confusion since I came to that understanding by myself too… I should talk to Artemis later and ask her about it. Wait, did Thalia just ask me if I wanted to join the Hunt?! I tried to look into her eyes, but she was avoiding my gaze and staring at the ground beneath us as I spoke.

"Well, it's not that I don't enjoy the company of the Hunt and of course yours, but I honestly don't think it'll be such a good idea for me to join you girls. I mean, I'm a boy, and no matter how different I am from the rest, I know a lot of you will still shun me aside and even torture me. I don't need that right now, not that I'm criticizing your hunt by the way, but I'll try to visit all of you once in a while, all right?" Her head tilted up and she nodded glumly, but understood. I smiled and gave her a 'final' hug.

"Alright Thals, I think it's getting quite late now. Thanks for understanding and letting me go. I'll remember my promise to visit or chat with you, though I may do so via dreams instead of IM if I run out of drachmas. Also, could you ask Lady Artemis to send me a dream message like the one I'm having with you right now? A demigod won't be able to do so with a god or goddess unless the other initiates it instead… I have some matters to discuss with her."

"Okay… And you kind of do have to keep your promise about returning to us when you're done too because you swore on the Styx too! If you even forget to chat with me for a week, I'll make sure to hunt you down and feed you to the wolves. Be safe, Percy. Don't make me worry anymore…" Thalia whispered, bringing me into a heartfelt embrace once again. A soft, longing one that lasted for a few minutes before I agreed and ended the dream.

Thalia's POV

Why did Kelp Head have to leave so soon… Fine, I admit it wasn't a short chat, but it felt like only minutes have passed. I'll most certainly miss the times when we spar back at camp during the Hunt's visit, and our bickers every now and then. I don't know why, but something tells me everything about my friendship with Percy will change very soon… And I won't like it. I can only cherish what I have now before anything happens against my will and desire.

I awoke in the infirmary at camp, alone, which evoked a sense of loneliness in me. I feel as though there's no longer anyone whom I can count on for help whenever I require it, because Percy has left. I sat upwards, stifling a yawn, and began making my way out of the infirmary, pausing only to stretch my stiff body. As I turned the knob, my fingers cramped up as pins and needles seem to prick them at various angles. Wincing, I flexed the fingers on both of my arms and proceeded to head for Artemis' cabin. As I walked, my legs warmed up a little from the long and peaceful sleep I had and I only found out how long I have been asleep when I saw the sky. The sky was dark grey in colour, but the moon shone brighter than it would have at night. I knew at once that it was well past midnight, as the stars shimmered in the distance before settling into their normal state of dull brightness. The constellations were beautiful as always, especially Zoë's. Though I often quarreled with Zoë while she was still… here, I have to admit I admired her greatly for the way she handled the Hunt as their lieutenant. It may seem like an easy task and similar to the other hunters, but the stress of being a model for the rest of the Hunt to emulate after is great enough to make me explode. It isn't easy having to make sure you do everything correctly, making the right decisions and judgments so you don't cause any mishaps or lead to the downfall of the Hunt during a chase. And the fact that Zoë managed this for such a long time just amazed me. I looked up to her in the sky and she seemed to wink at me before returning back to her position. I smiled just as I reached the cabin door.

I slipped inside, accidentally awakening a few alert and wary hunters, which made me feel proud that some of them are vigilant even as they sleep. I glided across the room as silent as a Dryad that disappears among the trees as I came to a halt near Milady's bed. Artemis wasn't in her bed, which wasn't surprising, since sleep was optional for gods and it didn't really affect her. I wasn't sure where else to look for milady, but decided to try my luck at the beach. Why I thought of the beach, you say? Well Percy was the first thing that came into my mind and that just linked to the beach.

As I got closer to the incoming waves, I noticed milady lying down on the sand, staring up into the sky, deep in thought. Past experiences have told me not to surprise milady, but since this was rather urgent, I decided to take the risk and cleared my throat awkwardly.

"Milady, there's something I wish to discuss with you…" Artemis looked confused when she heard my voice, but she broke out of her night-dream and noticed me soon enough. Thank gods she didn't draw her bow.

"Yes, Thalia? What is it that you wish to talk about at 3am in the morning?" Artemis said quizzically, raising her eyebrows in puzzlement as she did so.

"Percy wishes to speak to you, milady." I'm beginning to think if I should be more specific with my words, or should people learn to let me finish my sentence before reacting… Artemis had bolted up by the end of my first sentence before I could even continue. She looked at me in confusion when I was rooted to the spot, probably wanting to ask why I was still standing here and not bringing her to him. I rolled my eyes and let out a sigh.

"Milady, with all due respect, if you may let me finish… Percy wishes to speak to you through a dream. He has asked me to inform you, hoping that you can initiate a dream conversation with him since he can't do so with a goddess." I explained, checker her facial expressions for any clues for her behavior. Dang, she was wearing an emotionless mask… Instead, Artemis only nodded her head before sending me off, telling me that I should get back to sleep while she have her 'little talk' with 'young Perseus', as she said it. I was slightly mystified by her words and actions, but shrugged it off when I reached the cabin and my body made contact with the soft, comfortable bed, as I was lulled into yet another sleep.

Hey in my defense, Nico once said, "With great power… comes great need to take a nap"! With that, I fell into my own personal dreamland, which was honestly just a dreamless sleep since a dreamland for demigods is having no dreams…

Artemis POV (A few hours ago when Thalia passed out)

When I saw Perseus, my breath was stolen from me. I knew he had returned and protected Thalia, but he left so abruptly again… I don't know what to make of my feelings right now, but it's a fact that I'm sad. Sad that he was leaving, and sad that he didn't bother saying goodbye. I blinked back the moisture in my misty eyes before turning around to face the campers. I shooed them away, leaving only a few I wanted to see.

After getting some of my little brother's daughters to escort, or rather carry, Thalia to the infirmary for rest, I beckoned my selected campers forward. They seemed disturbed when I asked for them, and were still perplexed by the yelling between the two girls. I guess they weren't aware of her actions…

They bowed to my 14-year-old form, which was no doubt odd and uncomfortable. I don't associate myself with other demigods often and I've had strict orders given to my Hunt to treat me like a fellow hunter, not a goddess to bow to every time they see me. Ergo, I do not particularly enjoy the formality these demigods were showing towards me. Before any of them could ask, I spoke up.

"I see that all of you are Perseus' good friends. He has … left, and isn't going to return any time soon. However, he has written a few letters he wishes to give to you and I shall see that it is done. Rachel Elizabeth Dare, Piper McLean, Clarisse la Rue, Katie Gardner, Jason Grace, Leo Valdez… the Stolls and Grover Underwood." I called their names before handing them the letters Perseus wrote. The girls all had tears in their eyes, especially the first I called out. The boys though, and the annoying fawning satyr (AN: Fawning Faun :) were merely struck dumb. I would have turned them into jackalopes if they continued staying that way but they were Perseus' friends and I was busy hiding my emotions.

If it weren't for the situation I was in, I would have been more attentive and alert about my surroundings to notice a particular girl limping towards us, all patched up, before she vanished into thin air. (AN: Athena had Hecate re-enchant Annabeth's Yankees cap after the war) Of course, I failed to realize that our conversation was being eavesdropped on, and ended up exposing the details and information of Perseus' disappearance.

The second girl, Piper I think, gasped and whispered words like 'no', 'impossible', but I wasn't in the mood to pick out everything she murmured. Rachel was simply sobbing silently, before she took off towards a cave in the distance. I bit my lip as I tried to figure out what Perseus said to the girls in their letters. I hadn't peeked at them not because I didn't think about, but because I respected the girls and wanted to give them their deserved privacy. The boys' though, were short and probably not as thought provoking, but sincerity dripped on each word nonetheless.

"Is… is it true? That Prissy would do such an idiotic and senseless thing?!" Clarisse asked for confirmation, receiving a curt nod from me. As a daughter of Ares, she showcased immense courage and guard, even during the most sensitive of times. I was hence slightly surprised when she allowed a few tears to roll down her cheeks.

"Why would she do something like that? I thought… I thought she should've known better than to cheat on someone like Percy. It's just unbelievable. All my beliefs and trust…" Piper, the daughter of Aphrodite, swooned. She was getting pale and weak from the heartbreak of the previously strong couple, and it wouldn't help for her to continue standing under the heat of the sun. Beads of sweat were forming at her forehead and her knees were almost buckling as she read on, perhaps realizing that Perseus had left to stay away from this place. Jason supported her when he saw the effect the letter had on her, bowing to me before excusing the two of them. Normally, the intimacy of the two would have cost the boy of his human body, but I let it go this time on the account of his concerned face.

While all that was taking place, weeds and other plants were blooming around Katie. Her face was covered in a layer of pink, not red, and her fists were clenched on the note Perseus had written for her. I wasn't pleased that she was damaging his note, but the girl startled me. As a daughter of Demeter, it would be a norm for her to remain calm and composed, since Demeter prefers diplomatic resolutions. On the contrary, Katie was much more aggressive than her siblings.

"She. Is. Going. To. Pay!" Katie declared, each word louder than the previous. "How dare she! The things Percy has done for her… He resorted to death just to escape from the pain he was experiencing! Ugh! I can't believe his mental capacity. He's always imperturbable, yet this side of him scares me more than when he's angry…"

"Annabeth needs to be taught a lesson for making our leader jump off 600 floors. It took guts for Prissy to do that, and I surely respect him, but it was unnecessary. It was all her fault." Clarisse announced, stomping her foot to emphasise on the urgency and desperation of her punishment. I silently agreed, though I could not encourage or interfere in mortal matters if I'm not directly involved. The boys had been so silent this whole time; I was getting suspicious.

I looked over to them, being greeted by a weird sight. The fire boy, Leo, was building something in his hands. A spider by the looks of it. Oh, children of Athena are dead-scared of spiders… The twin-like brothers, on the other hand, were looking around us, their eyes like scanners as if they were trying to locate a camouflaged person. Revelation struck me. We were being watched. Heard… By someone most likely the girl. How could I have let her in on this conversation for that long! I was too distracted! Just when I was about to shout for her, Leo released his mechanic spider, which went barreling straight towards a secluded spot somewhere to our right.

AH! A shrill scream reverberated through the forest. I sniggered at the thought of her look. Turns out, these male friends of Perseus are quite loyal as well. At least they aren't biased towards a particular gender. Just as I was about to ask the boy to call off the spider, he dispatched a few more mini spiders, which followed daughter of Athena's scent. I couldn't stop myself as my lips pulled up to a smile, because I was glad someone else could avenge for Perseus while I was held back by both the role and responsibility of being an Olympian goddess.

A few minutes later, a few dryads were seen dragging a barely conscious and beat-up girl out of the forest. She was covered in broken twigs and leaves, a few bruises spotted on her limbs and a huge lump on her forehead. The sight of her ravaged skin caused me to sympathise with her, since she was still a girl… I rolled my eyes and proceeded to heal her just enough for her to remain conscious while I spoke to her. I regretted my decision to help her as soon as her nonchalant expression met my sight. I blamed myself for pitying her, before warning the girl distastefully.

I turned to face the remaining of Perseus' friends, and saw that the satyr was thanking the dryads while he walked into the forest too. I was relieved he left, since he has been pestering my Hunt and me ever since we set foot in camp the first time years ago. Valdez gathered up his mechanic spiders after allowing them to crawl over the girl's unconscious body. He snickered as he tossed them into a magical tool belt and bowed to me, thanking and taking his leave. I guess I shouldn't judge my family's children just because a few of theirs are tainted…

The Stolls were smiling evilly as they brought out a magical marker each, but their faces turned into one of fear when they saw me staring at them. I decided to let them do whatever they wished to the girl since they deserved it and headed for the beach. As I walked away from them, my sensitive hearing allowed me to make out some of their words and hence a general idea of what they were doing. "No, no draw it there! Behind her neck so her siblings will see it but she can't! Oh, the whole cabin is going to be freaked!" "Oh, this is classic joke number 1!"…

I shook my head, smiling contently as I reached the shore. It was a peaceful evening and the moon was just beginning to show in the sky, while the sun was about to set in the horizon. The water sparkled brilliantly, mimicking miniature gems and stars. It was serene; tranquil, and I wanted more than anything to lie down here, just relaxing. My wish came true, and for the first time in years, I didn't feel burdened by any extra baggage. The only concern I have at the moment, is when I have to get up… With that, I drifted off into repose.

Annabeth POV (Back to the quarrel again… Sorry about the jumps D:)

"Architecture is not useless! Take that back you—" Remourse flooded me the moment those words left my mouth, but I knew it was too late anyway. They would have hurt Thalia, but she passed out before she heard me… I think.

A pained scream left my lips as I was suddenly thrown forwards, then backwards simultaneously, causing me to remain at my spot, at equilibrium. I was vaguely aware of the open wound on my back as an arrow was pierced in my shoulder. At that moment, I was not only hurt physically but emotionally as well. I was hurt that Thalia would insult me, and my aspiration, that way, and how she chose Percy over me. I know I am to blame for the mess I created, but couldn't she have given me the chance to explain myself? She cut me off when she knew I hated when people did that to me. She then went on to criticize my intelligence, which sent me over the edge.

I don't deny that it's my fault, but can't I catch a break? I mean, right now, my shoulder is burning and my left arm feels numb from the constriction and thus lack of blood flow. Not to forget a vicious… scratch? No, claw to my back, which unquestionably cut into my skin by perhaps half an inch or so… It was flaring up and the pain was swallowing me. I could hardly register Artemis' words, which went something along the line of insulting her lieutenant and me leaving. I struggled to scramble to my feet, but the pain bore me down. Thank whoever helped me off my feet and brought my to the infirmary… But the Apollo cabin refused to heal me with their powers because I 'betrayed' their leader and hence were denied of their aid. They left me to a large portion of ambrosia, as if they were hoping I would eat an excess of it by accident and combust. I wasn't that stupid, even if my mind was oozy from the… Oh right! Better settle the wounds before I zone out in this state!

I winced as my nails poked my exposed flesh by chance, and I hurriedly used ambrosia to heal my back and shoulder before they aggravated. The back took slightly more nectar than I expected, which only told me how serious the claw was. My shoulder, however, could not be fully recovered. Though the wound had closed up, a scar stood out prominently. I huffed in annoyance at the new scar, one that would make sure I remembered the recent events.

As I wrapped myself up, I noticed a few girls from the Apollo cabin carrying Thalia in. They gave me a glare that was anything but scary, but I still flinched as I thought of the number of campers that would hate me now. Almost everyone would know that I had broken Percy's heart. They wouldn't know the full story, but if word leaks out, neither Jake nor me would get a piece of mind.

I hobbled to the exit when I was done with the bandages, determined to return to my cabin without any more intrusions. I hope Malcolm and the rest won't shun me aside because of this… I mean they shouldn't be too concerned about love, right?

With an exasperated sigh, I slowly made my way towards cabin six, staggering every now and then. I had warned Jake not to get too close to me if the campers found out what happened between Percy and me, lest he gets involved in this whirlpool of troubles. My plans to rest in my cabin were cancelled when I saw Artemis and a few of my other friends gathered around closely, while she spoke to them. Though I was injured and tired, I decided to take the risk and sneak up on them, hopefully able to get any clue of Percy. I whipped out my Yankees cap and threw it on me, allowing my entire body to turn transparent.

Obscured, I limped as fast as I could with my hand pressed up against my mouth to stifle any gasps or moans of pain escaping. I doubt I wanted to know what Artemis would do to me if she found out what I was about to do. As I got within hearing distance, I hid behind some bushes in case someone bumped into me or if any of them detected my presence.

"Is… is it true? That Prissy would do such an idiotic and senseless thing?!" What did he do this time!

"Why would she do something like that? I thought… I thought she should've known better than to cheat on someone like Percy. It's just unbelievable. All my beliefs and trust…"

"She. Is. Going. To. Pay! How dare she! The things Percy has done for her… He resorted to death just to escape from the pain he was experiencing! Ugh! I can't believe his mental capacity. He's always imperturbable, yet this side of him scares me more than when he's angry…" I had only heard from the Stolls who murderous Katie could be when they pranked her, but the sudden outburst of rage from her shocked me more than any of them did. I had always thought she was the type to calm others down, and obviously needed none herself. Turns out, I was wrong! I felt bad, for letting all of my friends down, and also worried what they would do to me… I know I deserve their scolding and maybe some punishment, but being logical, anyone would want to avoid such conflict!

My eyes bulged out as I spotted the thing on Leo's palm. I paled. It was… It was a spider. Not good, not good at all! I didn't have time to inspect their faces as I whirled around and ran off, only to stumble and fall on my knees. I quickly got up, not bothering to brush the dirt off, as I faltered towards whatever was ahead of me. I had no clear destination whatsoever, only to escape from the spider hot on my tail. Though mechanical, they could still sniff out anyone related to my mum and smell fear emanating from whomever nearby.

As the sound of scuttling became louder and louder, I began to make a break for it, not caring if my legs could carry me or not. Branches and leaves cut me as I ran through a bush, my face contorted in fear and worry. I didn't know what to do. I was aware that the spider was gaining on me despite my desperation to get away, but I knew it was futile. My loss of concentration and focus, not that I had much left anyway, caused me to stumble as I tripped over a broken branch. Falling face first into the mud, I quickly propped myself up on my palms. Too late. The spider was inches away from me. I screamed while I attempted to scurry away, or even roll out of its sight, but being a spider had its advantages. As I shuffled backwards, the 'ground' below me suddenly gave in, throwing me into a chasm.

Stunned, I permitted my body to free fall metres below, before landing in a position that cracked my bones. My vision was red from pain and my wrists seem to be bent in an awkward position. My legs were generally intact; except some bruises and cuts. Fearing the worst, I felt for my head using my hands. Ouch! I pulled my hand back and saw some blood. My forehead was definitely injured… My hair was tangled up and mixed with different things varying from leaves and twigs to snails. I belched a little, disgusted by my fall. My back felt damp, most likely from the reopened wounds. Before I had time to figure out a way out, the spider propelled downwards, aimed straight for my chest. My eyes widened before I collapsed in fear, exhaustion and pain…

The bouncing of my rear on the ground rudely awaked me, as I realized I was being dragged by a few dryads towards camp, where I first ran off. Fearing for the worst, I pretended to be unconscious in hope that Artemis would spare me or show me some mercy. It worked, because she healed me a little based on the slight energy increase I experienced. I opened my eyes weakly to the sight of an angry goddess glaring at me.

"You do not eavesdrop on a goddess' conversation, and you had better not expect to get away with it. The disrespect you have for me and your arrogance degrades your gender and flames my sister's name. I shall warn you not to go near Perseus again, or it will be the last thing you shall ever be capable of thinking of. Now get out of my sight before I decide to deal with you otherwise." She snapped, her glare intensifying by the seconds if even possible. I couldn't comprehend the consequences of not being able to think, since my mum is Athena, and I could only respond by nodding my head as fast as I could to show my understanding of the severity of the situation. It actually killed two birds with one stone, because not only did my message be sent across, I also passed out from my efforts hence evading her fury. A win-win philosophy. My mind smiled, but then it twisted in agony for some unknown reason when I felt something moist press onto my skin… Little did I know what my friends were doing to me to as torture.

Nico's POV (Finally, right!)

"What is it, dad? Another escaped soul or someone who cheated the judges? Did someone cheat death?" I asked my father, Hades. You see, after the Giant War, I was granted partial immortality like Leo and Percy so I could serve as my father's lieutenant in the Underworld. I didn't want to be a full immortal, but I wanted to spend more time with my father at the same time. So, I settled for a compromise between the two instead. Over the months, I've been spending increasingly more time in the Underworld to help my father capture those who've tried to escape, or those who were placed in the wrong realm. Occasionally, there would be one or two who managed to cheat or prolong death, so I've been sent up to the mortal world to… make things right. Recently, I've been spending even less time around Camp, which made me feel kind of bad. Though I wasn't as integrated and connected to camp like the rest of them did, my friends like Percy and Annabeth were there and it felt like a second home. I missed Thalia and Percy the most, because we used to hang out alone all the time to relieve some of the stress of being a child of the Big Three, though it had its perks. Now, I'm in my father's palace, since he called for me. He took a deep breath before he said something that shocked me as much as it did when I heard that Bianca has passed away.

"Percy is gone."

"What! What do you mean Percy's gone? Isn't he at camp? He just IM-ed me a week ago telling me he was going to propose to Annabeth!" I exclaimed, shocked out of my wits that my father would say such a thing. There was no way Percy could be gone, unless he was abducted like what happened before the Giant War.

"I'm sorry Nico, but I haven't exactly been quite honest with you the past few days… I was told to keep it a secret as all the gods did, so that Camp will not panic, start a riot or whatever. I couldn't tell you what happened then, and I'm not sure if I'm the best person to do so now. All I can tell you is that something happened to Percy, and he committed an act no one has ever done so before because of its pure foolishness and denseness. He… jumped off Olympus — Now, before you start blabbering on and on or throwing questions at me, he left after he woke up yesterday from the week-long coma. No one knows where he is now, and I've only just received this news minutes before I called for you. If you wish, you may look for the daughter of Zeus or the other campers to find out more. I'll send you a message if I get any news or if I need you desperately down here. Be careful up there, son." Before I could reply, a shadow engulfed me and I found myself poised above a tree branch in the forest near Camp.

A thousand questions rang in my mind. What in my father's name was Percy thinking? Why would anyone even jump off like that especially if you are a son of Poseidon in Zeus' domain?! It was plain ridiculous and pure insanity! And why would he leave all of a sudden like that? Wasn't he about to propose to Annabeth? Did something happen between the two? What does Thalia know? Thalia! I broke out of my thoughts and leapt off the tree, racing into campgrounds. It was evening and the contrast between day and night was beginning to show. I turned in a full circle, trying to find any camper or even better, Thalia, who knew about this.

The lights in Artemis' cabin were switched on, illuminating the interior of it. This means Thalia must be in camp… But I can't just go knocking or barging into the cabin filled with man-hating girls… That's just disastrous and stupid — not as stupid as jumping off Olympus though. I almost thought of standing guard outside the cabin to wait for Thalia then I realized the hunters would still hurt me for being creepy… I walked off into the arena to cool off, and perhaps play with Mrs. O'Leary.

Oomph. A mass of black fur barged straight into me once I set foot into the arena, knocking me off my feet instantly. Before I knew it, Mrs. O'Leary began licking me ferociously. "Okay, okay haha stop!" I chuckled out, not at all grossed out by the slime of her tongue. What? Hellhounds and children of Hades share a very strong bond… I'm not weird; Hazel would've said the same thing! I picked up the shield Mrs. O'Leary uses as a chew toy to play fetch and tossed it after scratching her behind her ear. While she bounded away to get the shield, I could feel slight tremors beneath my feet. Whoa, someone's been eating too much lately. Mrs. O'Leary came crashing back into me with a little, or a lot, more force than necessary, sending me flying back a few feet. I know she missed me, but that doesn't mean she can kill me on sight! Just as I was about to get up, a familiar red-haired girl walked in and shouted my name.

"Nico!" Rachel offered her hand, pulling me up. "Where have you been? So many things have happened lately… I believe you heard what happened to Percy?" She asked, her tone filled with sadness and despair. Percy was closest to her, since he was the one who introduced her into the Greek world of gods. Though Rachel was the Oracle, it didn't mean people went to look for her all the time. In fact, people only looked for her when they wanted a quest. She used to be moody all the time unless Percy, or surprisingly Annabeth, was around to chat. Which reminds me…

"Hey, actually I don't really know what happened… I was only told of his disappearance a few hours ago and my dad refuses to tell me anything else. He said you guys would know… You do, right?" I looked at her with pleading eyes, but my playfulness stopped when I saw her quivering lips and red, puffy eyes. She had obviously been crying, but only an idiot like me couldn't have seen that earlier. A pang of guilt shot through me as I realized the question I asked was related to the reason behind her misery.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to—"

"No, no it's okay. I mean, it's only right that you know…" She paused for a while, swallowing the saliva clogged up in her throat. "Percy… left, because he saw Annabeth cheat on him…" She was extremely emotional now, but I barely noticed that as her words entered my ears… Annabeth. Cheated on. Percy. I was appalled, and felt as though Thalia just sent a personal mini master bolt straight at my face. I was so shocked that I would have stood there the rest of the day if it weren't for Rachel's incessant waves in front of me eyes.

"Yea, I know it's unbelievable… He wrote a letter to a few of us and told me the main gist of everything, though I don't know about the rest since I ran off before they could even say anything. He left out some details in between, but he mentioned that Thalia knew the most and we could consult her if we wanted to know anything else. I suggest you do that when she wakes up, I doubt I can go on without breaking down. Sorry…" Rachel explained slowly, but didn't give me the chance to ask her why Percy didn't write me a letter. She ran off again, which was totally unlike herself considering the fact that she led us into the Labyrinth knowing that there's a high risk of being captured or killed, threw a hairbrush at Kronos' face, and flew into Manhattan just to deliver a message when we were in the middle of a war…

Hanging out with Thalia made me understand to never question a girl's behaviour lest I want to die. Or maybe that's just a message for me not to do that to her… I gave up deciphering the complicated language of girls and decided to head to the Big House for Chiron. After all, he'd know most next in line with Thalia.

"Chiron! I'm back!" I said cheerfully, giving the old centaur a hug before sitting down beside him at the porch.

"Hey Nico. I see you've returned… I suppose you're here to ask about Percy?" Chiron was still as wise as he ever was, anticipating the actions of others before they even thought about it. I nodded my head sadly and asked him what he knew.

"Well, I think I'm rather tired from all the action today. I'll just show you the letter he wrote to me. (AN: Hermes sent Chiron the note before the Hunt arrived earlier that day, that's why he asked Annabeth, if she had anything to say, before they arrived. He wanted to test her but she obviously disappointed him by lying.) By the way, you should visit Thalia in the infirmary after this. She passed out after quarreling with Annabeth. Leave the note on the table beside the couch inside; I have archery lessons to take care of." Chiron trotted off towards the archery range after speaking, though it was obvious he was just trying to avoid any questions. I mean, it's the evening for gods' sake. Why would there even be archery lessons when campers are busy eating or sleeping? Why is everyone leaving me to my thoughts right after I ask him or her a question? This is getting annoying… I rolled my eyes, and settled them on the words in the letter.

Dear Chiron,

Thank you for helping me whenever I needed it. I'll always remember your teachings and I promise to train myself when I'm away. I'm sorry, but I have to leave. There are too many painful memories here, and I'm afraid I won't return until I have my emotions in check. As you should already know (since you've seen and experienced much I thought you would've guessed), my relationship with Annabeth has broken up. On the night I was going to propose, I saw her cheating on me with another boy on Olympus… It really hurts, Chiron… Even as I write this letter, my heart keeps telling me to run. Run and never turn back. I know you've taught me not to be a coward and stand up for what's right, but this is an entirely different case. I hope you understand… I'm leaving for the time being, but I'll keep in touch when I can. Stay healthy and safe, no. 1 centaur. I'll miss you.

Yours truly,

Percy Jackson, your student.

Alright, so the only information I got from this touching letter, which I so did not receive, is that Annabeth cheated on Percy, breaking his heart and indirectly forcing him to leave. Doesn't that bring me back to square one? I guess I'll just wait for Thalia. Off to the infirmary…

I shadow travelled into the infirmary, which was covered in the intoxicating smell of nectar and ambrosia. I looked around spotting Thalia lying on the white bed under the sheets. As I got closer, I realized there were dried up tears on her cheeks but she was smiling sweetly as though having a perfect dream. Not wanting to wake her up from her bliss, I decided to take a nap myself and went to my personalized cabin Annabeth help design for me.

Artemis POV

Previously:

I shook my head, smiling contently as I reached the shore. It was a peaceful evening and the moon was just beginning to show in the sky, while the sun was about to set in the horizon. The water sparkled brilliantly, mimicking miniature gems and stars. It was serene; tranquil, and I wanted more than anything to lie down here, just relaxing. My wish came true, and for the first time in years, I didn't feel burdened by any extra baggage. The only concern I have at the moment, is when I have to get up… With that, I drifted off into repose.

And now, hours later:

My eyes fluttered open as I felt the waves tickle my feet. I had fallen asleep under the beautiful night sky and the constellations above. My former lieutenant, Zoë, was high up in the sky smiling down at me, giving me a sad look that seemed to say: Sorry for your dilemma, but you should follow your heart. I smiled warmly at her, before she winked and lost focus on me. I sighed as my thoughts drifted back to the two demigods who were the cause of my worries.

The first time I met Perseus, he was only 14, yet willing to jump off a cliff to save his friend. She had been captured, and I could tell from his expression that he was worried sick and guilt-ridden then. He had travelled across the United States of America just to rescue the two of us… When he finally arrived at Mt. Othrys, he had taken the burden of the sky even when I discouraged him from doing so, telling him it would simply crush him. He had persisted and went ahead anyway, so that I could aid Zoë. Though she didn't make it, she told him she was honoured that he carried Anaklusmos. The courage and loyalty he possessed for his friends were truly rare, yet he never wavered in his decisions.

The next time I saw him; he was fighting like a true warrior in the battlefield, engaged in a duel with one of the earthborn. While he had just escaped from Tartarus, he did not let the experience affect his sanity and concentration in his fight, but rather, outperformed any demigod. When he saw one of his friends get killed on battlegrounds, he earned my respect immediately. It was true that I didn't see him during the battle of Manhattan, but I witnessed his powers for the first time with my own eyes as he unleashed an earthquake enough to knock some of the monsters off their feet and sent a huge wall of ocean water straight into enemy lines. All that was because of the death of his friends; his friendship with others called forth the amount of power he had. It truly amazed me how this particular demigod, of the Big Three, could hold his relations to such high importance.

All the previous children of the Big Three were either arrogant or selfish (AN: This is an assumption made to go with the flow), but he displayed the complete opposite of this — modest and selfless. That's one of the main reasons why I don't detest or despise him like how I do with the other boys in Camp. He's different, and definitely worth any trouble to help. He had helped the Olympians as a group, and individually, many times. I made a silent oath to help Perseus out as much as I can, when I can, for he truly deserves it. I was no doubt melancholic when he departed again, and the sight of him earlier on this very spot of the beach added to my woes.

And Thalia… When she first joined the hunt as my lieutenant, not many of the hunters were fond of her. Though she was shunned aside, she didn't give up and continued working her way through them, eventually getting on their good side. I remember how worried I was, when I saw Thalia weeping one night, alone. It pained me to see my lieutenant, or any of my hunters, hurt. It was only after more than a month did the Hunt accept her for who she was, giving her a new family. She has grown to be the best in the Hunt, but she isn't as arrogant as others thought she would be. Instead, she was almost as humble as Perseus was. The Hunt is now Thalia's home, yet the only one who can offer her comfort and ease is Perseus. The two of them are closer than siblings, much closer than Apollo and I… I trust them to themselves because I know how much Thalia depends on Perseus to relieve her stress and emotions. She may put on a brave front, but she is mostly reserved towards the other hunters except for Phoebe and one or two others. I was on tenterhooks; with Perseus gone, I don't know how Thalia would cope… I had been worried about how she would regard the news of Perseus' leaving, and it had pained me as much as it did her when she found out he had left. When she cried… I was overwrought at the prospect of losing my faithful lieutenant. We've become close since she joined the hunt, because the responsibility she holds is second greatest next to mine. I wonder how Thalia is right now, though. She was so pale and weak when I last saw her…

Speak of the devil and he (she) shall appear.

I was so deep in thought that I was confused when I first thought I heard Thalia's voice. Then I realized I was at Camp Half-Blood, and turned in the direction of the supposed voice. There, stood Thalia with her eyebrow raised and in defensive position, probably thinking I may shoot an arrow, or more, towards the disturbance — her.

"Milady, there's something I wish to discuss with you…" she repeated.

"Yes, Thalia? What is it that you wish to talk about at 3am in the morning?" I asked, amused.

"Percy wishes to speak to you, milady." Swoosh; I was up even before she completed her sentence. I looked to her, giving her a questioning look as to why she has yet to move and lead me to him. Then it hit me…

"Milady, with all due respect, if you may let me finish… Percy wishes to speak to you through a dream. He has asked me to inform you, hoping that you can initiate a dream conversation with him since he can't do so with a goddess." I wore an impassive mask as I shielded my emotions from her. There's no way she didn't see my reaction when she said Perseus wanted to speak with me. I had misunderstood her, thinking he was in camp right now. I chided myself for exposing my growing desire for a conversation with Perseus as I tried desperately to contain my embarrassment. I don't know what's going on with me! Why am I that anxious to see him? And since when had I have a 'growing desire' to speak with him?! I was certainly unhappy with myself, but I managed to nod and sent her away.

Ugh! I crossed my arms across my chest and huffed in self-annoyance as I gave myself a mental beat down. How could I let her see my reaction! It was stubborn and uncalled for, jumping up like that… Plain humiliation for a man-hating goddess! I have no idea why I'm acting that way, but I attributed it to Perseus' fault for being different.

I cleared my mind of my thoughts and set up a soundproof barrier around me, since I wanted some privacy and to make sure no one would eavesdrop on our conversation if I let slip something in my sleep. I lay down in a comfortable position, one I was prepared to sleep in, and closed my eyes in concentration, trying to establish a dream conversation with Perseus. I felt our two minds merge into one as I slowly allowed myself to sleep. If you haven't experienced one, it's basically like floating in the Dead Sea, with your body bobbing up and down in a calm and peaceful manner. You slowly feel yourself get sucked into a vortex, though you won't drown or feel pain, as your mind slips into the unconscious realm the other party is in. Since Perseus was more powerful than most demigods, should he refuse my efforts to start a conversation, I wouldn't have been successful in it.

I opened my eyes in awe, gaping at the surroundings. This was exactly how I liked it: a forest clearing deep into the night, with the moon reflecting sunlight strongly. A lake was running nearby, downstream, and the gentle lapping of water by an animal could be heard. The nearest trees were of medium height, short enough to expose anyone hiding in it, yet tall enough to conceal my position from afar. The Goldilocks principle could be applied in this case, very much like Earth herself for humans. The unremitting chirping of birds was faint in the distance, providing pleasant company yet not too loud to be irritable. It was generally silent, except music caused by nature. The cool night would often include slight breezes, blowing the trees and causing some leaves to swirl and spiral downwards. Whenever it disturbed the inertia of fallen leaves, the rustling wasn't noise. The nature and beauty of it made it perfect. I gave a consented sigh as I made my way to the centre of the clearing, twirling a good 360° to get a good sight of this peaceful environment, before settling down onto the grassy ground. The insects that roamed the ground didn't affect me, or I wouldn't be the goddess of the hunt and wilderness. Did I mention I love these 2 domains of mine? No? Well I do. I was as relaxed as I could ever be, and even in this realm, the constellation of Zoë was still visible and even more lifelike. Strangely though, the constellations that were up in the sky here seemed to be selective, because I couldn't see those that didn't deserve their position. More specifically, Orion and Hercules weren't up there. (AN: Okay, I don't study Greek mythology or constellations, but I checked if Hercules had a constellation and Wikipedia said he had – not that it's a reliable source… Either way, let's take it as he has one)

That brought me back to the whole reason why I was even here to begin with, because I know of only one person who would prepare such a scene. Perseus…

"Lady Artemis," that voice spoke. My ears pricked up at his voice as my head tilted towards his direction. My eyes landed on the glistening body of Perseus, as his skin radiated softly in the moonlight (Chap 2, anyone?). His mildly oily mop of dark hair covered his forehead and edged down his ears, but not long enough to hinder his sight or affect his comfort yet. The pair of sea-green eyes stared back at me timidly, releasing a chuckle from me. He flashed me a shy smile, rubbing the back of his head then removing his arm quickly, curbing his habit. It was an amusing sight, to see the usually confident and brave demigod look so… vulnerable, no, timorous. He seemed withdrawn and slightly fearful towards me, forcing me to roll my eyes on instinct and slump my shoulders in defeat. I beckoned him to sit next to me, which he was highly hesitant about. He must be afraid of being turned into a jackalope...

When he was finally two metres or so away from me, he stopped abruptly and took his place, seemingly keeping his distance. Am I that scary? I felt slightly hurt and distressed that he thought that way of me but decided to throw in some humour to ease the tension a little. I called a few jackalopes from behind the trees and telepathically told them to creep up on Perseus. One by one, they hopped quietly towards his back, slowly making up for the distance. Then, all of a sudden, without warning, the first jackalope jumped onto his lap while the second onto his shoulder, causing him to jump up five feet into the air in surprise.

His face was contorted in bafflement, shock and fear as the furry animal landed on him, and the look in his eyes… It was too much for me to handle and I burst out in a fit of laughter, rolling on the floor and clutching my stomach. The surrounding jackalopes nuzzled me, tickling my sides and increasing my laughter. The image of Perseus' reaction kept replaying in my mind, as I failed to control my composure. You know how they say laughter is contagious? Well since my family hardly hung out normally, and the Hunt seldom joked about when I was around, I never got to witness the application of this theory. Turns out, it is true!

Through my laughter and teary eyes, I managed to see Perseus pout in indignation with his hands on his hips, frowning at my joke, before he began to crack up as well. Once he started though, our laughter seemed to last the whole night as it was a never-ending cycle. When I had finally stopped, his laughter would induce me to do so again, and vice versa. After what felt like hours, we finally managed to control ourselves, albeit with small chuckles and smiles.

"Now that you're aware of friendliness, can we please start?" I said, cocking my head to my left, showing a wishful look.

"Right, sorry about earlier… It's just, I've never been alone with a man-hating goddess… You can't really blame me for being nervous, you know? And as much as I enjoyed our joyous celebration over my mockery, I would appreciate it if you not send jackalopes hopping on me next time… It's scarier than you think, having a ball of fluff landing on your lap all of a sudden," He said, shuddering at the end. I smiled and motioned for him to explain his purpose.

"Well, I wanted to talk to you about Thalia, and… something else." He explained, rubbing his hands together. As he awaited my response, he bit on his bottom lip and held his breath.

"What about Thalia? Did something happen to her?" I fired nervously on instinct, forgetting that we just met not long before.

"I had a chat with her before I asked her to notify you. She's pretty upset about me leaving, as anyone can see, and I made a few promises to her. I hope you understand my close relationship with her, because I don't know what I'd do if you forbade me from nearing her or your hunt. I promised her that I would return after I trained my powers and control over emotions, and that I would either pay her a visit or chat with her at least once a week… I know I should have asked you for your permission prior to my promise, but she was really torn up and I didn't want to hurt her anymore. Lady Artemis, you know how much she means to me and that I will never hurt her intentionally unless I'm forced to. If I didn't have to leave for the sake of my sanity, I wouldn't. But it's much needed unless I wanted to live as a shell of my former self. All I'm asking for right now, is that you grant me permission to visit your lieutenant when I can…" He was worried I wouldn't allow him to see Thalia? Oh gods he is dense. Of course I know how much they place each other in their hearts; it's common sense that they would need to keep in touch or the other would break down. (AN: I hope I'm not overdoing the r/s between Thalia and Percy. I just want them to be very close, caring for each other more than they would for others. It's a unique bond for the two children of the Big Three, and I apologise for leaving Nico out of the picture here. They'll only go as far as this goes, because this is a Pertemis story) As Perseus anticipated my reply, he ruffled his own hair, out of anxiousness or just habit, I do not know.

I smiled, and told him, "Perseus, you don't need to worry. I know how important she is to you and you to her. I wouldn't prevent the two of you from meeting up or having a good chat like you always do. Just because you're no longer living at camp doesn't mean that you have to cut off ties with us… You're welcome to stay with the Hunt should you require the company, as long as my hunters agree. Don't look so surprised; I can be humane towards others too! I play good host as long as you've earned my respect, and in your case, you have. I just need you to make sure that nothing intimate will happen between the two of you."

"Don't worry Lady Artemis, I swear I wouldn't do anything of that sort. My mum has taught me to respect women, and I won't forget her words. Thank you, milady." Perseus said with relief, but I was honestly tired of the 'Lady Artemis' and all.

"Perseus, you may stop calling me Lady Artemis. It's annoying when I'm actually in a form younger than you are. I'm 14, and you're like 17."

"Oh um okay. La —Artemis, the other thing I've been meaning to ask you is… why were you sad when I left?" He paused, examining my expression to see if he had thread a sensitive line or entered an unspeakable topic. The fear in his eyes made me soften up and I decided to let him continue. "Thalia told me you were depressed when I left, and I … I saw your expression at the beach earlier on before I vapour travelled away. I was just thinking, if you don't want to answer, we can move on and forget about it…" He finished nervously, playing with his fingers and averting my gaze. I sighed, and admitted to his claims.

"Yes Perseus, it's true that I was sad. I still am, actually. After spending so much time in the mortal world, you're the first man I've ever met to show such enthusiasm and loyalty in protecting your loved ones. Even if the victim is just a normal friend or camper, you didn't let any grudges or judgment affect your rash decision to aid him or her. I don't think I've ever come across someone like you, especially a child of the Big Three. They're well known to be everything you're not. Instead of being selfless and self-effacing, they're centred around themselves and pry for attention. When your friends are in trouble, you don't hesitate to throw yourself into their mess if it means helping them. I learnt this from our first two meetings when you took over the burden of the sky. It was something only an immortal being or someone with true spirit can achieve, yet you managed it long enough for me to trap Atlas. Then, during the fight against the giants, you didn't give up despite spending time in that place but continued fighting for your friends. The power I felt you unleash when you saw your friends get injured or … killed, surprised me. Then on, you gained my respect; the only male who deserves of my respect. It's understandable that I would be depressed when you left, isn't it? Zoë praised you, Perseus. No one has ever gotten close enough for her to do that. Even my hunters seldom got commended by her."

Awkward silence… Is he still here, or did he zone out on me…

"Wow Lady Arte — I mean Artemis, I never thought about it that way. Don't worry, my ego won't grow from what you said, but I'll definitely keep it in mind. Thank you. I won't let you down by becoming one of them."

"Good. You had better… Or I'll send a group of giant jackalopes running after you!" I grinned, which caused him to pale.

"Yea um Artemis, I think the story of our little incident, or prank, should be kept secret… Right? You know, like the hug back on Olym—" He slapped his hand over his mouth as he registered what he had just said. His eyes widened in utter shock and fear, and he shook his head, trying to take back what he just said.

"Perseus!" I tackled him onto the ground, grabbing his wrists and securing them in a hold above his head. My right knee was pressed against his abdomen forcefully, while the other was resting casually on the grass beside him. He whimpered in defeat as he sealed his lips, squeezing his eyes shut and preparing himself for the worst. His frightened expression was hilarious but I didn't let him go that easily. It made me go easy on him, but he still crossed a line by mentioning it. I mean, I have never hugged a male willingly, but I had done exactly that when he woke up. My face reddened as the feeling I experienced in his chest came back to me. His saltwater scent, the warmth that spread through his body like wildfire and the feeling of my hands wrapped around his toned back… My chin resting on his shoulder… Snap out of it! It was the first hug I have given to a male, and it felt completely different as compared to a female, so it's not exactly my fault for remembering the details! I was so embarrassed and pissed off that I grinded my knee into his stomach, emitting a pained moan from Perseus.

I narrowed my eyes and got off him, still furious. Desperately wanting to change the topic since I didn't want our conversation to end, I said something that caught him off guard. "By the way Perseus, why did you give me the token and not anyone else? I didn't even expect a long letter from you yet you exceeded my expectations again."

"Um… Well… Um. I thought you might want to keep in touch…" He stuttered.

"Keep in touch? With a token that works only once?" I asked incredulously, amused by his excuse.

"Alright, alright! I only gave it to you and not the others because they wouldn't need it or aren't as close to me. You're the only goddess I'm friends with, I assumed so, that hunted in the wild, in the mortal world. My dad and Lady Hestia wouldn't require my help, but you have the entire Hunt to look after for. I know it's not an easy task having to lead all of them while making sure they are safe, because I've led my friends into battle before but it didn't end as well as I hoped it to be. I want to help you should your Hunt face any crisis and is outnumbered, because I don't want you to lose your hunters like I lost my friends… I know how it feels and it would only be worse for you since they are your family and the numbers are smaller too… I apologise if you think I'm insulting your strength and capability, but I assure you I'm not doing that. If anything, I respect and admire you, hence the more I want to provide my alliance." Perseus explained hastily, mumbling the last sentence as though it wasn't meant for my ears.

I was touched, and I won't deny it. Whatever anger and annoyance I had against him previously from what he let slip was quelled, and all I could do was stare at Perseus. Somehow, he had managed to make me speechless. I never thought it was possible for anyone to understand the underlying meaning behind my Hunt and how much it hurt me when I lost a hunter. I had cried secretly for days and perhaps weeks, I lost track of time, when Zoë passed on. She was an outstanding lieutenant, a sister to me. All members of my Hunt are like the daughters I never had, or my sisters. Though I don't doubt their abilities, I always worry whenever we get into battle or if I have to excuse myself from the Hunt. It's fearful having to know that there's a chance of having something bad happen to any one of them, if they let down their guard for just a second, yet I can't be there to save them… Sometimes, it eats me from the inside. That's why I refused to let Zoë or the hunters follow me when I went to search for the Ophiotaurus, because I had a feeling something would go wrong. Losing a huntress while I was in charge is something I hoped never to experience, but did so anyway a few centuries and decades ago. The feeling was terrible. The guilt and pressure weighed me down for years the first time it did, and months thereafter, before I finally got past it.

Yet, Perseus understood my fears and had similar experiences with them too. I felt connected to him, and purely amazed by the wisdom he showed at such age. He led his camp into 2 battles before he even reached 18, and he experienced loss as well. Due to his mindset of having to set a good example and leader for his camp, coupled with his fatal flaw of loyalty, he should have broken down like I did then, yet he didn't. He accepted the cruel fate and responsibility he had to bear, and lived on with it. I was overwhelmed with emotions as I finally found someone whom I could relate to, someone who would understand me and someone whom I can confide in. The excitement and relief flooded me, sending me straight towards the shaking form of Perseus. He seemed to have been afraid that he had said something terribly wrong, only he said something that was remarkably right.

As I hugged him tightly, not caring that he is a male, I whispered into his ear, resulting in an involuntary shiver that ran through him. "Thank you, Perseus. For everything."

Percy POV

As Artemis hugged me the fear I was feeling slowly drained away. Though I was still afraid she would kill me once she realized she was hugging me, I was glad that she understood my intentions. When I saw her face relax and went still, I knew my words struck her. I was worried she would blame me for speaking of it, but she seemed to appreciate my words that reflected nothing but truth. I knew what it felt like, to be a leader and deal with the lives of everyone on your shoulders. I wanted her to know that I understood that as well, and that I didn't want her to experience what I did again.

While Artemis hugged me, I couldn't help but inhale her mesmerising scent of forest and dew (AN: Dew because it forms at dew point temperature, often at night. It usually forms on leaves/grass, which reflects the moon and forest, and the water vapour itself reflects… water. So it's Artemis + Percy :D). Her auburn hair was splayed across her back freely, which made me feel at ease. Her relax pose was comforting and the way her arms wrapped around my chest sent pulses of energy through me. Her soft and slender fingers were pressed onto a particularly sensitive scar I had obtained years ago, making me shudder. As I hugged back, I couldn't help but feel my heart beat faster. I was worried about my blood pressure at the moment, but my fingers found their way to her tender back. I didn't dare move, because Artemis may get the wrong idea that I was trying to violate her personal space. Hugging her was already risky, but it felt so right. I enjoyed her presence and warmth, and I could feel the connection between moon and the tides back on earth. I smiled sheepishly and would have stayed in that position for the rest of the night if it weren't for her.

Artemis stepped back and gave me a genuine smile, one that didn't say: Run now while you still can, because I'm going to kill you. She meant it when she hugged me… My heart thumped louder as I stared at her, but I managed to return her smile. I knew my cheeks were crimson, but there wasn't much I could do to hide it anyway.

"You're welcome," I said, remembering her thanks. She nodded sweetly to me, acting like a real 14-year-old would. Instead, at that moment, she didn't seem to be the aloof and matured goddess that knew and experienced more than you would ever do.

"By the way, if you're thinking about your friends at Camp, they're alright. They have seen the letter, gotten a little emotional, and did some things to the girl, but everything's fine now." Artemis informed me, bringing me back to reality, from my observation of her.

The rest of the night went by, with the two of us chatting about how the Hunt and Camp were doing. It seemed that the hunters were slightly weak in areas of close combat fighting, and I ended up giving her tips to teach her hunters. She suggested that I train with them when I paid a visit, but I promptly declined politely, saying I didn't want to die so early. It made her chuckle, and our chat slowly began to slow down. Our last topic of discussion was about Ares, me telling her the details of our duel back when I was only 12. Now, I wouldn't have dared to insult and joke about a god no matter how much I disliked him, because it was disrespectful and dangerous. But Artemis started it by complaining about how he treated the female mortals he hooked up with and how he used to stare at Aphrodite with lust. It was only then did I proceed to tell her how I bested him, mocking him in the process. No, I didn't boast because it just wasn't me, and Artemis would be disappointed. I merely told her about Ares' weaknesses in his stance and his recklessness to help her deal with him in the future should he disrespect a female.

"Thank you for tonight, Perseus. I honestly can't remember the last time I had a proper friendly conversation with someone else… The only ones I had were either short or formal, but nothing like this." Artemis beamed, her face full of joy and rapture. "It was… fun. To chat like a normal mortal would for a change."

"Don't worry about it, I enjoyed myself as much as you did. It's been a long time for me too. The only person I used to open up to was Thalia, but I guess I can add someone else to the list now!" I gave her a grin before she playfully punched me in the shoulder. Though '14-year-old' in size, it didn't mean that her strength as a goddess decreased a lot; it hurt!

"You can always chat with me if you wish, you know. Just send me a call in my dream and I'll accept it. I may be learning to control my powers and emotions, but having a good chat with a friend can help speed up the process. If you ever need me, just ask. I promise I'll be here for you unless something happened to me, but I doubt that'll happen right?" Too bad I jinxed it, because I never saw it coming the next day…

"Alright, take care Perseus. Don't forget about Thalia. The Hunt shall offer you a place to stay should you wish to visit, though you had better do so. We're friendly in our own ways, and some of us do accept you. Bye!" Artemis bade farewell to me, before she cut the dream, and I fell asleep into a dreamless state with a wide smile on my face.

I was rudely awoken by the sound of a fissure opening as the earth beneath me shook violently. The smile from last night plastered on my face vanished as I soon realized what was happening. Before I could make a move towards my pen and sunglasses clipped on my shirt, a hundred undead soldiers emerged from the fissure.

Without warning, the soldiers charged at me, each wielding a weapon made of stygian iron. I was stunned. The only people I knew who could summon that many skeletal soldiers were Nico and Hades. If it weren't for the emotionless faces of the rushing soldiers, I would've thought Nico was playing a prank on me. I trusted Hades enough to know he wouldn't have sent this army against me, which brought me back to the lingering question stuck in my head. Who is behind this?

Just as the first soldier slashed down at me, I managed to uncap Riptide and intercept his blow, kicking him in the ribs before slashing off the surrounding soldiers. I was desperately outnumbered, and even with two swords, I was incapable of handling all of them at once. Plus, let's not forget I'm not a morning person… I brandished both of my swords in front of me, before I decided to use my light powers. It was out of hopelessness, as I focused on the light particles around us. I was still sleepy and a little out of focused from last night's events, hence it was doubly hard to focus. My eyes were squeezed shut in concentration, exposing my body to any attacks. Since the only skill I learnt was increasing the intensity of the light, that's exactly what I did.

Argh! My shout rang throughout the secluded forest, as a spear protruded out of my shoulder. I knew something was wrong yesterday… I should have checked… I stared down at the pointed tip of the spear, stained and dripping with fresh blood. My blood. I was in immense pain, as it had been a long time since I got this injured. My body was not accustomed to the searing pain that burned my very soul, but I bit back my screams. I… do not give in… or succumb to pain…

I used every ounce of power I had in me to stand up on my feet, staring straight into the eyes of the undead soldiers. They had no eyes. The light shining down was stronger than any mortal could withstand, and should have blinded or even halted the soldiers for a brief moment, but they were invulnerable to my light-based attacks. They were sightless; light intensity won't harm them one bit! My realization and thoughts were lost as a sword stabbed into my other shoulder, both originating from my backs. Backstabbers. They had taken advantage of my loss in concentration to sneak up on me again, allowing that second soldier to stab me. I gave myself a scolding in my head, blaming myself for losing the much-needed attention in this predicament I was in.

I fell to my knees as my body failed to cope with the pain I was in. My arms swayed uselessly by my side, while my face was scrunched up in agony. Behind me, one of the soldiers cuffed me with celestial bronze shackles, sapping more of my energy. I was pale from my efforts to stay conscious, but I knew my powers were now bounded by the limitation the shackles came with, plus I had nothing left in me.

As I was hauled off the ground, the soldiers dragged me towards one of the fissures. I was afraid I was going to die by falling into the Underworld from such a height, because I knew there wasn't a cushion like Tartarus did to support my fall. My thoughts changed as we started down a flight of stairs, which seemed to lead us, or me, into a trap. I was comforted by the fact that I wasn't going to die by falling to my death, because that would be the dumbest way to die in my opinion. However, I was not at all reassured of my safety as we descended down the stairs.

The walk down took forever, but to be honest, I wished it never ended when I saw what awaited me… There, stood my old friend, Bob, smiling evilly and menacingly in front of the River …

AN: Uh-oh! Where exactly is Percy at now? How about Bob? Make your guesses(: You'll find out what happens next chapter. Please don't hate me for this cliffhanger, but I had intended for it to happen since 2 chapters ago! Tehee :D See you guys in a few days/a week! Thanks for reading