Narrator's P.O.V. (me, the author)

Normally, when we start a New Year, we're all hopeful about what is going to bring us. If it'll bring troubles, good grades, new loves or simply is gonna be another boring year, in which we can't wait till the summer comes, so we can be lying around in our beds, pools and do nothing.

If you came here looking for this, then, let me stop you right there.

This ain't what you'll find!

If you already read part one, good for you! I congratulate you for keeping up with me! If you didn't... WHAT THE HADES ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!

Since it's a new year and the beginning of a new semester for our lovable demigods, let me do a recap for you (in case you're lazy enough to not check the first part):

Our favorite/troublemaker Love Goddess, Aphrodite, was bored at the end of last summer, so she decided to ruin our demigods love affairs, specially our power couple, Percabeth (and I can argue with you all day about on how other couples are more adorable and stuff, but there's one thing you can't deny: Percabeth are the King and Queen of this freaking court. Meeting adjured).

But, in the only one act (it must had been some swallow pride moment for both) of goodness, Athena allied with Poseidon into stopping Aphrodite. That's why Uncle P (I always imagine Thalia calling him that, I don't know why) send his beloved daughter Benthesikyme (or Thesi, for short... I wonder how did she had to live until she was allowed a nickname, poor girl...) to the surface to help her half brother and his friends. But, oh boy, she did found troubles.

First, of course, it was the common mortal thing jealousy. And who wouldn't? With flaws and everything, they're perfect!
Second, the insecurities. I'm telling you, this girls have the same insecurities as the rest of us, pathetic mortals out there.
Third, what happens when you add to the mix a forbidden love, an ex cheating husband who seeks revenge and a jealous immortal older brother?

Well, troubles, of course!

Turns out, Aunt Dite (I think no one had ever thought of calling Aphrodite, 'Grandma', because I have the feeling she'd incinerated them in the spot... I wonder how she'll do when her kids have kids. Hm...) meddled into Apollo's favorite seer! And, whether you like it or not, Octachel was born! But Apollo didn't like it. Actually, he felt jealous of Octavian and he allied with Eris (you probably remember her... She's always trying to please her mother, Nyx) to break them up!

Another trouble: Thesi's cheating husband, Enalos, was responsible of many horrors. To start with, he cheated Thesi with Khione, our favorite Ice Queen, who turned out to be Thesi and Calypso's best friend! Also, remembered that Callie was visited by Odysseus before Percy and Leo? Well, they had two kids! Leo almost breaks up with her! But, those kids were killed by Thesi, who was tricked by Enalos!

Also, Enalos was responsible for tricking Triton, Poseidon's 'heir' and Amphritite's pride into having a demigod child. She was named Ariel and, it turns out, her family didn't want her! So, when Thesi found her, she leaded our power couple (again, Percabeth), who ended up adopting her. This made Triton super jealous and super paranoid, who teamed up with Athena to pulled away our newest family.

And, to end things, Enalos kidnapped our oldest Stoll, Travis. Katie was tricked into think Enalos was Travis and she freed him from his prison. When Travis was rescued, Katie stated she was taking him to CHB to heal. Connor, Travis' almost twin brother, decided that Travis needed his help and was going to, without consulting his girlfriend, Lou! Connor, how can you be so insensitive!?

Another coupe who is returning to CHB are Gruniper (you know, Grover and Juniper). Apparently, the Council of Elders think that Grover takes his responsibilities as Guardian of the Wild too lightly, so the ecofriendly couple decided to return as well.

Other couples? Jasper goes strong, with a little bit of insecure from Piper's side, who still questions herself and why Jason chose her instead of Reyna. Talking about safe...

Frazel goes strong as well, taking baby steps into a more open relationship (and, when I mean 'open', I mean 'willing to show everyone else they're a couple without feeling embarrassed about it'), which works great for this two.

Caleo had a bit of dramatic events with the news of old babies and burying old axes and stuff. But Leo knows the battle isn't over and has an as up his sleeve. Wonder what that is...

Solangelo is not... Solangelo. The friends are having a rough communication moment, in which Nico decided to cut all tied with Will, who was confused about what happened. Will they make it work? Or are they stuck in the 'friendzone' for ever?

Our more violent couple, Chrisse, is having a pranking war. Is still unknown if they dragged other demigods into it, but I'm assuming this will stay one-on-one. Besides, Clarisse hates to lose and Chris is a little too proud to get help, so... My money is, somehow, on Chris. Who do you vote on?

A new couple has arrived to our universe! Reyna, a half of our 'single ladies' duo (Thalia, our stubborn, strong headed and sassy Hunter, will remain single until the end if her days) has found someone! Turns out, one of Octavian's friend has his eyes set in out Praetor! We'll see how the story unfolds...

Also, I added another demigod to the group, besides little and adorable Ariel. His name is Garian, and is a son Bellona's Greek side, Enyo (and, before you start complaining that Bellona has no Greek side, let me tell you I did my research and she does have one! Maybe she wasn't as worship with the Greek as she is with the Roman, but they both exist!). So, we probably will see more bonding time between him and Reyna.

I think that's it, right? I'm not forgetting anything? Good! Wait, no! I almost forgot Percabeth!

S.H.A.M.E.O.N.M.E.

Percabeth had their share if troubles as well. The biggest one was when a certain god (let's say his name, Apollo) went incognito into Goode to make Rachel fall in love with him. It didn't work, but instead, he made Annabeth to fall in love with him! Of course, Percy wasn't gonna leave his lady to deal with it alone. Like the gentleman he is, he fought for her, even when she didn't remember any of her demigod life! Luckily, things work out just fine.

NOW, it's a wrap!

I know you don't wanna hear me babble anymore, so let's get on with the second part of the story... Ladies and gentleman, I give you...

GODDESS AT GOODE, PART 2

(Please, turn off your cellphones during the time this story is played. Also, try not to munch really loud and, especially, aw in the right places with the rest of the crowd)

Piper's P.O.V.

Things had been a little strange in the past few days.

I didn't actually paid a lot of attention to it, but it all started with... Calypso.

It was like if one day, she decided to wake up and start being mean with Annabeth. I'd always assumed this argument will see the surface sooner or later. After all, Calypso almost convinced Percy into staying with her in Ogygia. But Percy was too loyal to his (at the moment) unknown love for Annabeth. So, he left to save the world.

What I never expected was that Calypso was this resentful.

"So, Annabeth..." Calypso had started this morning, when we were having breakfast "How does it feel to always being at Percy's shadow?" Annabeth gritted her teeth and didn't dignify herself with an answer. Instead, she took her breakfast and walked to the couch, were Rachel was talking to Thalia "So pathetic..."

"Why do you tick her off like that, Calypso? I don't get it..." Hazel tried to keep the waters calm, in a matter of speaking.

"Because it must be so frustrating that Percy was tempted to leave his fate and her for me..." I slammed my fist against the table, tired.

"Enough" I said, glaring at her. Normally, my feelings towards Calypso are neutral, but this time she crossed the line "What you're doing is out of line. If you think that, keep that to yourself" I finished, grabbing my breakfast and walking to Leo, who was talking to Chris about something "Either you control your girlfriend, Valdez, or I will" I warned him before heading to my room. I decided I had enough of the drama, so I changed from my tank top and shorts to some more presentable clothes to go to school.

Knock, knock!

"May I?" I heard Jason on the other side. I sighed and opened the door for him.

"What's up, Sparky?" I greeted him, going back to clean my room.

"What's up with you?" I turned to see him, confused "Why did you snap at Leo?"

"Because he needed to talk to Calypso" I was about to use the word 'control', but I changed it in the last minute "She's getting out of line with Annabeth. About Percy"

"And, what did you expect?" This time, I was shocked "With a disaster like Percy, who wouldn't try to open Annabeth's eyes?"

"Are you on drugs, Jason?" I joked, to see if he was being serious. But he was.

"C'mon, Piper... He's not that great-"

"I'm gonna stop you right there, mister" I cut him, not wanting to hear more "If you're looking for drama, you ain't gonna find it with me" I sassed him, walking out of my own room.

"Great... Now, he's rubbing off on you!" he accused, following me "I went to you for support, not this!"

"Then, go to Octavian" I snapped at him, really not liking he was acting like this. I walked back into the living room and headed to Annabeth, but Percy caught up with me.

"Would you keep an eye on her?" he whispered, glancing at Calypso. Apparently, Percy wasn't as oblivious as we thought...

"On it" I admitted, walking to my best friend "Hey, bestie!" I wrapped an arms around her shoulders, loosely. Thalia and Rachel were giving me warning looks that I avoided "Listen, I need your advice on something-"

"Is about on how to keep your boyfriend idiotic?" she interrupted me, obviously still hurt.

"No" I confessed. I didn't know about what I was gonna ask her advice, but that was not definitely it "I was thinking more about the line on Calculous" I half lied. My grades on Calculous hadn't been the best.

"Oh" she gasped, blushing "I guess I could tutor you..."

"She just wished she could do something more than making out with Percy" Calypso butted in. I saw Annabeth clenching her fists in rage.

"Like you're any better-" Percy and Thalia stopped her, when she launched at Calypso, who was smirking.

"See? He can't see me hurt..."

"Shut it, Calypso, or I'm setting her free" Percy threaten her.

"Some friend you are, Valdez" Annabeth scowled at him "Minimum, you should keep her away from us, but looks like you aren't man enough-"

"I'm gonna stop you right there" Leo got up and walked to her, while I got in the middle. I saw the rest watching us like a tennis match "Or you'll regret it"

"Like I would regret punching your girlfriend in the face if she doesn't stop taunting me about Percy?"

"Like if Percy was man enough" I blinked hard at Jason's word.

"Jason, man, what the-?" Percy looked baffled, not understanding.

"Jason, you don't have to be so mean!" Hazel separated them "You're not like this, what's wrong?"

"Looks pretty simple to me" Frank got up from his seat "Gods, being cheerful and naive doesn't suit you, Hazel" OK, this is out of control! What the Hades is going on?!

"Like you are any better, Zhang! Gods, you're a grown up guy, you can be afraid of a stick!" Leo picked the fight with Frank. Soon, everyone was shouting at each other and their weapons were almost at their necks.

What the heck did just happened?!

Rachel's P.O.V.

When Piper started to talk to Annabeth about Calculous, I pulled out my phone and saw a new text.

From Teddy: 'I'm down. We need to talk'

Well, that was weird... He didn't sign it at the end with one of his characteristics lines, like 'I 3 U' or 'Miss U' or not even 'Good Morning! :)'. I frowned and grabbed my backpack, leaving the apartment. I tapped my foot against the floor, waiting impatiently for the elevator. When it arrived, I climbed on and waited to get down. When I reached the ground floor, the doors opened and Octavian was standing there.

"Holy Athena!" I placed a hand on my chest, totally surprised "You scared me!"

"Didn't mean too" he replied, but it was kind of off the way he said it "C'mon, I'm taking you to school"

"Didn't we have to talk?" I asked him, when he moved to grab my hand and pulled me out of the elevator. I gently pulled my arm away and looked at him.

"Oh, right..." he nodded. He wasn't nervous or anything. He wasn't rubbing his neck or looking at the floor. He was staring at me, right in the eyes. And that made me uncomfortable.

"About...?" I started, so he could explain to me.

"College" I nodded. It was normal he was concern. I had promised him I was gonna try to apply to NYU, so we could see each other every day at campus and stuff "I'm moving out of campus" My jaw went to the floor.

"Wha- why?" I managed to finally splutter out.

"Well, I decided to stay closer to you, and now that you're staying in the Empire State place, I guessed I could moved in and we could spend more time together"

Half of me wanted to malt because of the consideration of the action. It was so sweet of him!

A quarter wanted to scold him, because his education was first and he needed to learn.

The other remain part of my brain wanted to run away from him.

Why?

I have no idea.

"A-are you sure about this?" I checked with him, not wanting him make a rush decision. He frowned.

"You don't want me closer to you?" He gave me a sad look, like the puppies, but even better.

Almost all my brain was screaming 'NO', while the other part was screaming 'YES'.

"No!" I blurted out, not wanting to argue with my brain at the moment. His face showed relief "I just wanted to make sure you didn't take any irrational decision" I admitted. He smirked and wrapped his arm around my waist.

Yesterday, I felt sparks when he touched me.

Now, I feel nothing.

"You're my irrational decision" OK, either is the sweetest thing ever or the creepiest. He leaned and kissed me. And I found it hard to kiss back. He insisted and kissed me hard, but I pushed him away a little. I got scared when I saw him almost glaring at me.

"I-I just had breakfast and didn't brushed my teeth" I lied to him. He raised an eyebrow, like he didn't understand "Bad breath" He gasped in understanding and pulled out a packet of mints.

"My girlfriend needs to have her breath OK" I caught the packet of mints and raised my eyebrow at him "Now, want me to take you to school?" I hesitated. Why on Hades I hesitated?

"Sure" I followed him outside the lobby, him grabbing my forearm and leading me. Like if I was a possession and he all he wanted was to exhibit me. When we got to his car, he climbed into the driver's seat and left me on the street.

"Well?" he hurried me. I raised my eyebrow again, but I opened myself the door. This is so unlike him... He started to drive and we drove in silence, no music no nothing.

"So... Have you heard from Dylan?" I tried to break the ice. He just kept driving until a stop.

"Dylan who?" he questioned me.

"Dylan, Trenton, the guy-"

"Are you cheating on me?!" OK, time to jaw to hung open.

"wHAT?! Are you freaking asking me that?!" I accused him, angry. I don't know why I was so angry at him. Maybe because he just accused me of cheating!?

"You're asking me about someone-"

"-we were setting Reyna up!" I completed the sentence before he did. It was his time to gasp and keep quiet. Since we were on a stop, I grabbed my backpack and climbed down the car.

"Where are you going?!" he screamed at me. I didn't answer. Instead, I kept walking towards the school. I needed to think.

Why was he moving into the city?

Why I don't feel sparks anymore?

Why did he thought I was cheating on him with Dylan?

Was he cheating on me, with someone in the city?

Did I... Did I still love him?

I needed to speak with someone. Someone who wasn't flashy or meddler or talker. I needed a listener.

"If you're listening... I think something is wrong here... I need your help" I whispered, before walking inside the school.

I just hoped she got my message before the end of the day.

Benthesikyme's P.O.V.

I was making breakfast for Sally, Paul and Ariel. Percy and Annabeth had spent the weekend at the Empire State place, so, they weren't around for it.

Since Mother threw me off my house (more like palace, it's hard to call that thing a home when you barely see your parents during the day and it has so many freaking servants that the hallways are empty with cordially talking), Sally and Paul (the Gods bless their marriage and love for ages to come) told me I could stay with them, if I was willing to share the room with Ariel.

I accepted immediately.

"Good morning, Thesi" Sally greeted me, when I was finishing the eggs. I smiled at her. I had insisted in them to call me Thesi, instead of 'M'lady' and all that.

"Good morning, Sally" I told her, putting down the pan.

"Oh, sweetie, you didn't have too" she thanked me, when she saw the breakfast. I shrugged and poured some coffee in her mug.

"It's the least I can do to thank you and Paul about letting me stay in your place"

"Don't forget Percy and Annabeth" she reminded me, sipping her mug. I smiled at her, remembering how much fun Percy, Annabeth, Ariel and I had yesterday "They needed the day off..."

"I don't mind looking after Ariel" I admitted, sitting down with her "I like her"

"Good morning" Paul came into the kitchen, kissing Sally in the cheek. I nodded at him, as a greeting while he sat to eat "Thesi, I must say... you're getting better at cooking"

"I- it was nothing" I blushed at the complement, embarrassed "I- I better go wake Ariel up" I excused myself, getting up. I walked in tip toes inside the room, where Ariel was sleeping not as peacefully as I expected "Ari?" I shook her lightly, watching how her little face frowned, probably at the nightmare she was having "Ari" I tried again. This time, she woke up.

"Mommy!" she screamed, completely scared. I hugged her and stroke her hair, in an intend of calming her down.

"It's OK, Ari... Aunt Thesi is here..." I cooed her, over and over. Sally and Paul rushed in, both looking worried.

"Everything alright?" Paul frowned at the image we were displaying.

"Just a nightmare" I assured him, trying not to worry him. Sally didn't seem to buy it, but nodded and left the room with him.

"Fank you, Auntie" Ariel mumbled against my shirt. I smiled down at her.

"No need for that" I told her, wiping the tears off her eyes "Now, you wanna talk about it? Or you wanna wait for Mommy and Daddy?"

"Does Mommy and Daddy love me?" she blurted out, surprising me.

"Of course they do, mermaid" I looked at her straight in the eye "Underwater promise"

I guess I need to explain that:

One day, not very long after New Year's, Percy decided that it was time to test if Ariel had acquire some of Triton's powers. Of course, Annabeth almost kill him for just saying that, but turns out my brother wasn't as oblivious as I thought. He had consider all the precautions necessary. So, that day, Percy created a giant bubble and watched up with Annabeth while I checked Ariel's abilities. My little niece can breath underwater and is a fast swimmer for a 4-year-old.

So, an 'underwater promise' is the most serious promise an of us can do (us is Percy, Annabeth, Ariel or me).

I'm not dying to see Percy's face when Ariel comes asking for a weapon.

"But, fe man say..." she stopped, like she wasn't suppose to mention it.

"What man, sweetie?"

"He's like Daddy, but he has gween skin!" she described for me "And his neck moves like this" She began to illustrate with her hands, side to side, into her neck, like if they were gills "And, his closes wewe shiny and he had a fowk!"

"A fork?" I asked, confused. She nodded.

"A fowk like Gwandpa has" A fork like...

"Can you promise me something, Ari?" I grabbed her tiny hands into mines and made her look at me "If that man tells you lies again, come and tell me, promise?" She nodded again, serious "Now, you want breakfast?"

"Bweakfast!" she celebrated, raising her little arms. I picked her up and made some airplanes noises while I take her to the kitchen "Mowning, Gwandpa. Mowning, Gwandma"

"Good morning, sweetie" Sally smiled at her, with a kiss. I placed her down and gave her her breakfast: blue pancakes.

She gained that particular taste from Percy.

"What awe we doing today, Auntie?" she questioned me, after eating half a pancake.

"Well, I was thinking a walk around the park, maybe a lake visit and then..." I smirked at her "We're gonna pay a quick visit to Mommy and Daddy!"

"Yay!" she squeaked, getting down to eat.

If she dreamt with who I think she dreamt then, like Hades he's gonna win. Like Hades he'll break her happiness like it didn't matter. Like Hades she'll see her life crumble again.

Not if I'm here to help her.