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"Wait, Thalia." Percy said.

She stopped in her tracks. Her, Percy, and Zoë were currently on a quest to save the goddess Artemis and to hopefully find Annabeth. They were at the base of Mount Tam. Thalia looked back at him.

"About what happened back on the pier… I mean, with the manticore and the sacrifice-"

"I don't want to talk about it."

"You wouldn't actually have... you know."

Thalia hesitated. She honestly did think about it. For the longest time she never has been too fond of her father. He at least could've sent a bloody child care package, or alimony check. Thalia was sucked into the past when Dr. Thorn offered her to stay with Luke. She really missed him. She remembered his messy blonde hair and sky blue eyes, and his bright, happy smile he always gave her when he saw her. She shook her head. "I was just shocked. That's all."

"Zeus didn't send that lighting bolt at the car." Percy insisted. "It was Kronos. He's trying to manipulate you, make you angry at your dad."

She took a deep breath. "Percy, I know you're trying to make me feel better. Thanks. But come on. We need to go."

Then Thalia stepped into the mist.

On the other side of the mist it was much more beautiful. The pathway was dirt and the grass was greener and thicker. When she looked into the horizon she saw the blood red sun, hovering just barely over the ocean. The peak of the mountain had storm clouds brewing around it and radiated power. The huge tree in front of the three was over fifty feet tall and had golden apples bigger than the palm of your hand all over it. Around it was a giant purple and black dragon with what looked like over a hundred heads. The dragon- which must have been Ladon- was coiled around the tree, sleeping soundly.

In front of the three, four shadows shimmered. Four girls came from the mist and they must have been Zoë's sisters, since they look a lot like her.

"Sister." The hunter growled.

"We do not see any sister," one of Zoë's sisters said. "We see two half-bloods and a Hunter. All of whom shall soon die."

"You've got it wrong." Percy stepped forward. "Nobody is going to die."

Always trying to be the hero, huh? Thalia thought.

The Hesperid glared at the son of Poseidon. "Perseus Jackson,"

"Yes," said another. "They see him as a threat."

"Who said I was a threat?" He asked.

The younger Hesperid stepped forward. "They fear thee. They are unhappy that this one has not yet killed thee."

Thalia snickered. "Tempting sometimes. But no, he's my friend."

"There are no friends here. Turn back."

They really want to get on her nerves, don't they?

"Not without Annabeth." Thalia said.

"Or Artemis!" Zoë added.

The next thing that happened was Zoë yelling Ladon to wake up from his nap, the Hesperid's being chicken, and Percy an Thalia scooting around the dragon while Zoë distracted it.

She has to admit, Ladon isnt as pretty from the side either. Over-grown lizards just aren't as cute I guess.

Suddenly, Zoë cried out. Percy and Thalia drew their weapons to see if they could help, but the hunter just ran past Ladon clutching her side.

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Inside the cave, it was dark an cold. There were a few black pointed rocks coming from the ground in the corner. When Thalia looked up, she saw a tornado-like cloud above them. It almost touched the ground but instead, it widened at the end and was being held on the shoulders of a twelve year old girl. "Artemis..." Zoë breathed. "My lady!"

Artemis looked towards them. She looked strained underneath the weight of the sky. Beads of silver sweat were forming on the goddesses forehead and her dress was ripped. "No! It's a trap! You must leave now!"

But Zoë didn't listen. She ran to her Lady's side and tugged at the chains.

A voice boomed, "Ah, how touching."

Thalia turned to the owner of the voice. He was tall and was wearing a silk suit. He had a sly grin on his face. The General.

After him, a few dracaena slithered in carrying a golden coffin, followed by Luke carrying Annabeth in chains with his sword point to her neck.

Luke. Thalia's gaze flew all over his face. He was thinner and paler. His hair was cut into the Vincent style and he had a large scar over his left eye. His eyes... they once bore a cheerful glint and kindness and now they are filled with bitterness and resentment. This was not the same Luke she knew.

"Luke," she growled. "Let Annabeth go!"

How could he do this to her? Luke was their friend. Their family. How could he...

"That is the General's decision Thalia. But good to see you again."

She sneered at him.

"So much for old friends. And you Zoë! How's my little traitor?"

Artemis yelled, "Do not respond! Do not challenge him!"

Percy stepped forwards. "Wait, you're Atlas?"

Of course he is you idiot, she thought.

The General looked at him. "So, even the stupidest of heroes can finally figure something out. Yes, I am Atlas. Congratulations. I will kill you as soon as I deal with this wretched girl."

"You won't hurt Zoë. I won't let you!" Brave Percy. He wants to protect everyone, even if they don't like him.

Atlas glared harder at him. "You have no right to interfere. This is a family matter." Wait what? "Family matter?

Zoë stared at us as if she were ashamed. "Yes. Atlas is my father."

After that, Thalia tuned everything out. She looked at Luke again. He met her gaze and smiled at her, but it held none of the kindness it once did. He was wearing a white button up shirt and a pair of slacks. Even his clothes didn't survive his makeover. He used to wear baggy hoodies and jeans. He used to have shaggy blond hair. He used to not have that scar. Thalia wanted to shake his shoulders to make him snap out of it, but she knew it wouldn't work.

Her gaze shifted to Annabeth. Her clothes were ripped and dirty and her shoes looked worn. The demigoddesses face was scratched and bruised and she had the shackles attached to her hands and feet. Her blonde hair now streaked with grey. "From holding up the sky." She muttered to herself. "The weight should've killed her."

Percy asked why Artemis didn't just let the sky go. The General explained that the point where the sky and ground first met, and if no one was to hold it up the world would simply be crushed. The titan mocked the two demigods about how they were weak and Percy being Percy challenged him to a battle. When he declined the son of Poseidon called him a coward, so the titan turned his attention to Thalia.

"It seems Luke was wrong about you, daughter or Zeus."

"I wasn't wrong!" The son of Hermes stated. His blue eyes fixed on hers. "Thalia, you can still join us. Call the Ophiotaurus. Look!"

He waved his hand and a pool of water appeared in the ground. The perfect place to call the little cow-serpent.

"Call it, Thalia. With its power we will be even more powerful than the gods themselves."

Thalia looked pained. Her voice was full of hurt and sadness. "Luke... What happened to you?"

"Don't you remember all those times we talked? How we cursed the gods? Our fathers have done nothing for us." His eyes turned angry. "They have no right to rule! If you join..." His anger melted. "It will be like old times. You, me, and Annabeth. Please Thalia. If you don't agree..."

He faltered. Scared, she noticed. Thalia remembers that look from when they were little. Only a few weeks after they met they fought a dragon and she saw the same look on his face now and she did then when she got injured.

"He will use the other way. Please."

For a moment, she hesitated. He really sounded like his life depended on her. Luke needed her.

"Do not Thalia. We must fight him"

Luke waved his hand and a bronze brazier appeared.

"Thalia. No."

"We can raise Mount Othrys, right here. We will banish the gods to Tartarus. Look Thalia, we are not weak." He extended a hand.

She hesitated again. Her mind kept flashing from past to present. She saw an image from the day she died. Luke outstretched his hand that day too, but to help her to Camp Half-Blood. He was different then. Her mind flashed back to when she kissed him before she ran off. No. He's changed.

"No," she pointed her spear at him. "You aren't Luke. I don't know you anymore."

He looked pleadingly at her but she ignored him. She wanted to believe him. She wanted to trust him. But its too late now.

She looked at Percy. He looked at Zoë, then to her. "Now."

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She ran straight to Luke, spear and shield ready. She jabbed at his chest but he jumped back, letting go of Annabeth's chains and grabbing his own weapon. He slashed at her head and she ducked. She continued to push him back towards a cliff. She had tears spilling out of her eyes.

The daughter of Zeus ducked behind Aegis and Luke growled at the head of Medusa. She kicked at his feet and he jumped backwards. Once she lowered her shield and slashed at his arm. What a mistake. He maneuvered his sword around her spear and grabbed her shoulder. Luke pulled the demigoddess backwards and she fell face-first into the ground, her head dangling off the cliff. He bent down and grabbed the back of her neck. "Still scared of heights?" He taunted.

She closed her eyes. She remembered when they were running away together. They passed by a cliff that fell over fifty feet down and he mocked her with those exact words. Still scared of heights?

Thalia growled and opened her eyes. She rolled out of the way and jumped up then kicked him in the chest. He glared at her, stood up and stashed at her arm giving her a good-sized cut. Luke attacked again by slashing at her stomach. Thalia caught it mid-swing with the shaft of her spear.

"You could still join us Thalia! I've..." He didn't continue.

"You what?" She persisted.

Luke looked at her, blue locked on blue. "I've really missed you."

Her eyes widened. She growled at him. "That's a bunch of bull! You don't care around anyone! You tried to kill Annabeth!"

He tried to push his blade again, but it was locked into her spear. It did however, make a small crack in the wood. "I joined the titans because the gods could have saved you! But they let you die! Kronos said he would bring you back, and he did! It's the gods fault you died, Thalia!"

"It was my choice!"

He glared. "It was not! You said you would be right behind us, and you were! If Hades didn't send that bloody hellhound you would've been fine!" He looked at her with a sad face. "Thalia. I still consider you my friend."

The demigoddess held back a sob. She looked at him straight in the eye. "You're not Luke." She repeated. "I don't know you anymore. I don't..." I don't love you anymore. He tried to lunge forwards but she slammed him back with her shield and his sword flew out of his hands. He there stood defenceless at the edge of the cliff, spearpoint to his neck.

He held his hands up. "Well?" He tried to hide it, but she could hear the fear in his voice.

She heard Annabeth, "Don't kill him!"

Thalia was trembling. "He's a traitor." She mumbled. "A traitor!"

"But he could be useful! We'll take him to Olympus!"

Luke gritted his teeth. "Is that what you want Thalia? To go back in triumph to please your father?"

She looked down. At that moment Luke made a desperate grab for her spear. Unthinkingly she kicked him away, not remembering there was a cliff behind him. With a look of terror he plummeted to the bottom. "Luke!" Annabeth, Percy and Thalia crowded the cliffs edge to look at Luke Castellan's broken form. Grief stricken, she stays frozen with tears streaming down her face. Percy has to pull her back before her head got impaled by a javelin.

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On Olympus, she agreed to be Artemis's new Lieutenant, but only because she could only see herself with Luke. She knew he was still alive. Thalia heard Annabeth tell Percy on the way to Olympus, and Poseidon talking to Percy during the party only confirmed it.

Thalia lied to herself earlier. She still does love him. The boy who used to be loving and cheerful. The boy who always grinned from ear to ear at her. The boy who saved her life when she was ten. Thalia Grace; the daughter of Zeus, Lieutenant of Artemis, is still in love with Luke Castellan.

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