Chapter 2

A/N: Okay first and foremost is that the whole point of Percy choosing partial immortality is so if he so chooses he is able to die and enjoy the afterlife in Elysium with his fallen friends. Second is that the pairing has been decided PercyxArtemisxThalia so yay. Without further ado here's chapter two.

With Thalia

Thalia marched around the camp on the hunt for Annabeth. After checking the beach the Athena Cabin and the Arena she finally found her talking with someone.

"Annabeth" Thalia said in a sing song voice that was just a little too sweet. Slightly startled Annabeth turned and a smile fell upon the girl's face. Annabeth ran and wrapped Thalia in a hug.

"How nice to see you." Thalia said returning the hug squeezing far more than necessary.

"U-uhm Thalia?" Annabeth asked slightly gasping for breath. Thalia only squeezed tighter.

"So I ran into Percy." Thalia's voice turned sinister. Annabeth went still before trying to fight out of the other girls grip with vigor. Thalia let Annabeth go and the girl immediately started backing away.

"L-look I can explain." Annabeth said though she was trying to think of a way to escape.

"I thought Athena kids were smart." Thalia ranted walking toward her. Annabeth backed up to a tree practically trapping herself. "That boy is the most loyal and kind hearted person i've ever met! He went to Tartarus for you! Why on earth would you cheat on him?!" At this point Thalia was yelling and had attracted the attention of a few campers and the sky darkened with storm clouds.

"W-well I-" Thalia cut Annabeth off.

"No I don't want to hear it, you are lucky I promised Percy I wouldn't do anything or so help me I would make Tartarus look like Elysium." With that Thalia turned and stalked off leaving a pale Annabeth and a lot of curious onlookers.

With Percy an hour later

Percy stood at the top of half-blood hill surrounded by a few of his friends who were seeing him off. The people present included Grover, Thalia, the Stoll brothers, Jason, Piper, and Clarissa..

"Are you sure you want to leave Perce?" Grover asked.

"Yes but don't worry I won't be gone for long." Percy assured his longtime friend.

"Have fun." Jason said Piper nodded to Percy but didn't say anything.

"Come back soon Prissy I'll need a sparring partner." Clarissa said shaking Percy's hand. Percy smiled and moved on saying a simple goodbye to the Stoll brother, lastly was Thalia.

Thalia gave Percy a brief hug. "Don't be gone too long kelp head." She said and gave a returned it.

"I'll be back before you know it." He said and turned around setting off on his journey.

5 Years later

A figure in jeans and a hoodie walked toward the center of Camp Half-Blood. He had the hood pulled over his face and was carrying a pizza box while munching on a slice of cheese pizza. The campers and the hunter's who happened to be visiting were all around the bonfire talking with each other happily. The noise died down to murmuring when they noticed the hooded figure approaching them. Walking toward the center the crowd parted for him till he was standing right next to the bonfire. He turned and looked toward the crowd of demigods in silence till a group pushed their way to the front. Among the group was Annabeth, Thalia and Jason.

"Who are you and what are you doing here?" Thalia said drawing her bow an arrow at the ready.

"Is that any way to treat a friend?" The figure asked finishing off the piece of pizza in his and before gesturing with the box. "Look I even brought Pizza." Thalia was the first to realize who it was.

"Percy!" Thalia yelled and dropped her bow giving him a bear hug almost making him drop his pizza.

"Whoah there watch the food." Percy adjusted his hold on the pizza box before hugging back. "Good to see you to Thals." Thalia let go and then hit him over the head.

"Five years and no IM only the occasional letter. Do you have any idea how many times we tried to IM you!" Thalia yelled. Percy scratched the back of his head embarrassed.

"Yeah sorry. Though if it makes you feel any better I had to spend a fortune bribing Iris to block all IM's to me and at least I sent some letters." A lot of campers in the crowd let loose a chuckle. Though before the conversation could continue Charon galloped up to them.

"Percy my boy it's good to have you back. Though if you'd kindly follow me we have some things to discuss in the big else stay here and continue your celebration except Thalia you can come." Charon didn't wait for a reply and turned around heading back the way he came. Percy cast a confused glance toward the others who shrugged in return. Having little choice Percy followed. Once inside and seated they started talking.

"So my boy before we get down to business how was your time away? It wasn't the same without you here." Charon started off.

"It was fun I learned a lot of useful skills saw the sights. It was very relaxing." Percy said as he sat the pizza box to the side and pulled the hood down. Percy had let his hair grow a few inches than it was the last time they saw him and he had a few days worth of stubble on his face. Other then that it was still the same old Percy.

"Good to know your travels faired well but your time of returning is a godsend." Charon said.

"What's happening it's not another war is it?" Percy joked and Thalia and Charon didn't join in. "Oh, by the gods' it is another war!" Percy sighed and slumped in his seat.

"Look Percy-" Thalia was cut off.

"Who is it." The easy going tone was gone from Percy's voice.

"We uh don't know exactly but we have reason to believe it's demigods but we don't know for sure." Thalia explained and shared a glance with Charon.

"You have got to be kidding me." Percy said and raked a hand through his hair.

"This is not a joking matter and good thing you arrived when you did Lord Zeus was fixing to send the Hunt after you." Chiron added.

"So we're going to fight a war against other demigods who feel neglected by their godly parents, whoop de fucking doo. I'm surprised it's taken this long. Do we know how many gods they have on their side?" Percy looked expectantly at his companions.

"Well from what we were able to gather they act totally independent of godly influence." Chiron explained and before the conversation could continue any further there was a flash of light that forced them to stop the conversation. Standing in the middle of the room was none other than Hermes the messenger god himself.

"Percy! It's good to see you again." The god offered a smile. "Sadly the council requests your presence." Percy stood up handed Thalia the pizza and got flashed to Olympus.

Once the light cleared Percy was standing in the middle of the throne room surrounded by 40 foot divine beings and let Percy tell you it really makes one feel small. "PERCY JACKSON." Zeus' voice cut through his inner musings.

"Hi" Percy said cheerily.

"Where have you been?" The question came from Athena.

"I'm sure you were listening in on my conversation with Chiron and Thalia so I'm going to spare the explanation and besides and I brought Pizza." Percy couldn't believe people kept overlooking that fact.

"Yes we are aware, As Chiron said we face a new threat and we want you to prepare the camp for war." Athena spoke matter of fact.

"I refuse." Percy replied with a serene smile. If the gods weren't so prideful the would've face faulted.

"WHAT!" Zeus yelled and thunder crackled in the background.

"I refuse to go to another war." Percy explained like it was the simplest thing the world.

"What are nonsense are you speaking son?" Poseidon interjected.

"What you all seem to forget is that I am only human and I can only deal with so much. Sure I may be a 'hero' but that does not mean I'm invisible. I have watched many friends die for what was the 'right' cause and I can just say I am sick of it!" Percy's voice slowly rose into a shout at the end. "I am not saying I won't try to find a solution to this I am just saying I will do what is needed to avoid a war."

The Gods were taken aback at the speech never would they have thought that Percy would show so much emotion after a moment's pause Artemis spoke up. "How do you suppose to do that?"

"Point me to the location of the enemy camp and I will try to reason with them and if that fails well we shall cross that bridge when we come to it." Percy turned and left the throne room without another word.

End Chapter 2

A/N: Hello everyone I'd just like to say sorry for a long wait and I know this chapter Isn't the longest or the best It's what I could crank out in the time I had so I hope you enjoyed and I will be seeing you next time.