*AN* Hey guys, this is my first story on here and I'm still trying to figure out how I want to write this story, this is something I've been wanting to do for a while and I'm just getting started, I will be uploading at least 2 chapters a week and I'll be trying to make at least 1000 word chapters. I appreciate the follows and if y'all have any input or ideas leave a review, those will help a lot! Or if you have any tips or suggestions for my writing let me know, I just want to get better! Also it will be a while till Percy has a difinitive love interest, but it will not be Annabeth. I don't think anyone can get their chemistry quite like Rick, so I'll be doing a different pairing! Now onto the story!*

-Percy POV-

I have trained everyday for the last year. At first I wasn't sure about being Zues' champion but after I found out about the sick lightning powers I was pretty good, and that Uncle Zues really wanted to help me which made me feel better. I bet you're wondering how I've been training this past year? Well to make a long story short I'm currently locked in a battle with Artemis, Goddess of the Moon and local male hater.

"You've got to be faster boy," Her silver eyes locked onto mine. "You'll be dead before you can react."

She swiped at me with one of her extremely sharp hunting knives, which I dodged and then raised Riptide for what I assumed to be an easy opening. It was. I got her, finally after months of getting my tail kicked by the forever virgin, i was going to win.

"... ooofff!" Yup, she got me.

"You have to be mindful Perseus," A hand reached down to pick me up. "You are in your head, and that is why you lost."

You might be wondering how me and Artemis got so chill. Well, chill is a loose word... I'm pretty sure it's just mutual respect. If I thought anything else I'm pretty sure I'd get my junk sliced off and turned into a little furry animal and the chased by her hunters. Don't want that.

"Hey Milady, when do you think I'll be ready to start my duties as a champion?"

The goddess of the moon looked at me for a moment, "You've been ready physically for a while but I don't think you're strong enough emotionally to take on more responsibilities. In all my years on this earth I've never seen a hero this broken after giving so much of himself in a relationship. I guess that's why I've been assisting you with your training. It will take time to heal but you have to be willing to take care of yourself."

"Thank you Milady, I will try." She has become a pretty good friend. "I have to leave to train my mental strength with Lady Hera. See you tomorrow."

I waved at Artemis and saw something on her face that looked like pity or hurt or something. I don't know, I'll figure it out later. Now to meet lady Hera.

I was walking through the streets of Olympus and I was thinking about what Artemis said, how I wasn't ready emotionally. Does Artemis feel bad for me? Will I ever get over that daughter of Athena? I have so many questions. I've been so busy this past year with training that I really haven't had any time to think about how I can get over her. Do I try a different relationship? You know, Apollo might know. He is good with women, whereas I've only ever had two relationships in my life and Rachel didn't really count, I think.

But Artemis feeling bad for me, that was something I would have never guessed. Maybe the breakup was that bad, that the eternal maiden feels bad for a man.

I stopped by a shop on the side of the road, and picked up some flowers and brought them to the throne room. I laid the flowers down in front of the hearth and headed to Hera's palace for my training.

- 3rd person pov-

As Percy walked away to go train with the queen of Olympus the hearth grew hotter and a woman who looked about 20 in age had a warm smile on her face.

"Thank you Perseus."

* AN * The pairing is not set up yet! It could go any way as I'm introducing another option next chapter! Thank you for your support and hope that y'all are enjoying story! Let me know who You think Percy should end up with! It could be anybody besides Annabeth!*