Author's note: I realize that I've already got a story going on right now, but I couldn't help myself. My buddy, ChrisBMWW155326 had some ideas for a Percy/Thalia story and with his help in figuring out what I wanted to do, I came up with this. Now, I want super honesty here guys. Let me know how much you like it, what you don't like, things you'd like to see all that jazz. Personally, there are some things I wasn't super happy with. Near the end, I could feel myself starting to rush things and maybe in the future I'll fix them. But for now, I just want to get this out here and get a feel for what you guys want.

As always, Thanks for reading! Have a good day!

Percy and the rest of the heroes that had stopped the invasion of Olympus, with more casualties than really wanted, stood in the middle of the throne room. All the children of gods staring up into the powerhouses that were the Olympians. It was a sight to behold in all the teens' eyes, most were the kids of the Olympians so their very own parent sat in the thrones. Percy stood next to Annabeth, a happy yet tired smile playing across the sixteen year old's face. The war was finally over and he was allowed some peace, or so he believed.

The gods had other plans for him though, soon to be revealed. As the parents of each children stood and gave their kids some sort of gift or reward it was leading up to the big three. Save the best for last, and all that jazz. Poseidon had a warm smile on his face as he watched his son, who was in turn happy for his closest friend Annabeth receive the job or Olympus' Architect a job that held a lot of responsibility. But he believed in her nonetheless. The god of seas stood from his throne, beaming down at his son with such pride that it was beginning to embarrass the son of storms. "Percy, for your act of strength and honor, defending the thrones of us Olympians, and ending Kronos. We shall give you something that almost no demigods receive. Godhood. Percy, would you like to become a god and join us on Olympus?" Poseidon in all his wisdom, and watching his son for as long as hes been born knew that he wouldn't accept it.

Percy was too noble for that, so that's why Poseidon worded it as a question. As if on cue, the young son of Poseidon smiled but shook his head. "No thank you, Dad. I would like something that you all can provide easily, but I will not leave until you give me your word that it will be done." Percy's eyes shifted towards the king of Gods who in turn raised an out of wack untrimmed gray eyebrow. "And that would be, young hero?" Though the King of Gods was paranoid he wasn't beyond being acceptable towards heroes such as Percy. "Claim your children, all of you." His sea green eyes shifted around the thrones, obviously skipping over Artemis for good reason. "Most of you Olympians claim your children, but the minor gods often do not. Which leads me to my second part of my small wish. Have cabins built for all the gods and goddess on Olympus. They all deserve as much respect as you, they have ichor flowing throughout them as much as you do. Had we respected them, we probably wouldn't have had such a hard time dealing with the Titans." Percy finished strong, his head held high as he stared at Zeus and his father.

"Lord Zeus, will you give me your word that this will be done?" A respectful tone was filled within his voice, though it was a hard pill to swallow to some gods such as Apollo and Ares. Zeus knew that the son of Poseidon was correct. After a moment of mental deliberation with himself, the King of Olympus nodded his head a small, almost sheepish smile drifted over his bearded face. "I, Zeus the King of Gods give Perseus Jackson, son of Poseidon my word that his wish be fulfilled. Olympus will respect the minor gods and goddess, and their children while also creating cabins for them within Camp Half-blood." Another nod of respect from Zeus to Percy was made who returned it in full.

The King of Gods smiled after that and looked at his daughter, "Thalia for your effort in the war, serving as Artemis' lieutenant. Is there anything that you wish for?" Father asked daughter, a warm and very proud smile gracing the god of lightning's face. The daughter of Zeus held her face within her hands trying to think of something. "With respect, Lord Zeus, and Lady Artemis. I would like to be replaced as Lieutenant of the Hunt, and revoke membership within it. Lady Artemis, as much as I love and respect you, the hunt simply isn't for me. Unlike most, I was never done wrong by men. Still, thank you for having me, you're awesome and the hunt is awesome too." Though Artemis seemed a little saddened that her half-sister would be leaving the hunt, she nodded her head. "It was great having you, Thalia. You're a great fighter, and an amazing sister. I am glad to have had you." A smile from the goddess of moons, and an 'X' gesture before Thalia's immortal oath was revoked, returning her regular mortal status.

Percy was taken aback by Thalia's decision, but understood where she was coming from. He doubted he could stand an all guy camp that hated girls and sworn them off. The young son of Poseidon liked girls... Zeus' eyes met Poseidon's and while the god of seas didn't look very happy for a moment he knew that this was needed. "Very well. I need everyone except for Percy and Thalia to leave for a moment, afterwards we will throw a victory party, courtesy of Apollo and Hermes." A rather forced smile drifted upon the king of Gods face as he looked around the throne room at all the heroes of Olympus. The room cleared out quickly, with Percy and Thalia saying that they would be quick.

The King of Gods and his brother looked at each other one more time, holding each others' stares for a moment causing their children to do the same but with confused expressions. Zeus finally broke away from the stare, "This comes from above. We the Olympians have been told that certain actions must fall into place before something comes. As a father, and an Uncle to a nephew I do regret what I have to do. Even as critical as I can be, it shouldn't fall to me to limit freedoms. However," Zeus sighed softly, looking at Thalia with saddened eyes. "You and Percy must be married before either turns eighteen." Percy locked up, shuddering for a moment before standing stick straight. Thalia gave her father an unbelieving look, glancing over at her cousin with a utterly baffled expression.

Though they weren't the only ones to be amazed by the news from the King of Olympus, Aphrodite herself nearly fell from her chair. A look of outrage crossed her face, her manicured hand slamming against her surprisingly simple throne causing a few cracks to appear within it's armrest. "This cannot happen. I will not allow their love lives to be taken over because someone thinks it's in our best interest." The demigod daughter of Zeus was just as amazed by the anger that filled Aphrodite's bubblegum pink eyes. The goddess of love continued on with her rant, enraged and pumping with almost betrayal upon her zone of influence. "As much fun as it is to lengthen someone's time for love to really kick in, you cannot force someone to love another. It goes against love's nature. Percy," Aphrodite's eyes shifted towards the son of Poseidon, who finally seemed to register there were things going on around him and looked at the goddess.

"I know who you want, I will fight this." Percy could only nod dumbly, still seemingly off in lalaland, all the things that he'd dreamed up with him and Annabeth were thrown out the window with abandon by the Gods. He felt a little betrayed, but finally tried to get back into the conversation of things. Thalia looked up at the Olympian of Love, who was still going on about how unfair it was to both demigods involved. Finally her rant ended, face golden with a blush of anger and out of breath. "Zeus, we must find another way. This is simply madness." Surprisingly passionate about the subject, the King of Gods could only shake his head. "Aphrodite, this comes from the fates themselves. The weavers of destinies cannot be ignored. This MUST happen, Poseidon and I have gone back and forth about this for some time now. We've come to agree that it will nonetheless be beneficial to both Olympus and Atlantis regardless of the reason."

Aphrodite growled before giving the King of Gods himself the middle finger and flashing away in a burst of pinkish light. Order finally returned to the throne room, Zeus feeling a little heated due to the blatant disrespect from Aphrodite but knew that in the end she was correct. Poseidon felt ashamed that he had to do this to his only son, but it was the correct choice. Zeus said it himself, the fates could not be forgotten and they had a place in the world. If they deemed it necessary then that's what it was. "Percy, I'm so sorry." Father told son, an expressive face of melancholiness resting on it. Percy could only look up at his father with an impassive look on his similarly structured face. "I guess... It's just... Well, I don't know. I can't think." The young son of Poseidon couldn't even look in Thalia's direction, who seemed a little hurt by the fact that he wouldn't even give her a glance. She was just as angry as she was, just cause she didn't have anyone didn't make her less angry.

Thalia ran a hand through her shortish hair, blowing an angry breath into the sky. "Fuck you, Fates." What were they going to do, make her life miserable? A brief moment of silence invaded the room as near all the Olympians sucked in a breath. Even Ares was impressed by the gall of Zeus' daughter. "You don't know who you're dealing with, Thalia." Artemis' voice rang out, a tinge of anger in her voice. All it was could be chopped up as a warning, but it didn't make the demigod's face heat up in even more anger. "Well, I mean it's getting pretty damn messed up isn't it?! Firstly, as much as I like Percy, it's not like that. But well, I guess now it has to be, huh? What the hell, man?" Disbelief flooded her voice as she growled out her words.

Finally Percy spoke again, "Thalia please. The gods said that we had time. Right, Dad?" Sea green eyes met before Poseidon nodded his head. "You have until your eighteenth birthday. Roughly two years." The demigod son of the storms eventually looked over at his, well, cousin and gestured in the air. "And besides, marriage doesn't mean that we have to love each other. It's just a title..." Though he was trying to stay rational his voice wasn't much happier than Thalia's own. In fact it sounded near identical, just a little bit more held back. Percy was still a fighter, but there wasn't anything he could actually do. Besides piss off the fates and tear up his dreams even more. The daughter of lightning growled at Percy, lunging at him flying her fists into his gut. Percy took one before smacking her arm away.

Zeus and Poseidon went to stop the fight but Athena finally stood and looked pointedly at both of them, mentally telling them to sit down and let them duke it out. Admittedly both demigods were fairly similar in personality, and both were fighters til the bitter end. Percy's fists flew with precision, occasionally landing blows into her ribs and occasionally being thrown off course and being beaten into in return. It was an equal fight for the most part, every now and again they would hit each other too hard and back off for a moment. The fight continued for around five minutes before both landed right hand punches into their cheeks and fell onto their asses. Both demigods panting heavily but visibly wearing grins, "Damn Thalia. You hit like a truck." Percy praised his now fiance, he supposed. Thalia chuckled holding her face in her hands, "Uh huh. Well, Percy you don't exactly slouch in your punches either, buddy."

The Olympians could only stare at one another, Ares sporting a huge shit eating grin with Apollo and Hermes sliding each other a few bucks having bet on the fighting demigods being the notable factors. "Right, well. If you two are done, are we allowed to bring the others in and begin the festivities?" The king of Olympus asked a little too politely, and both demigods just groaned not wanting to deal with the others. "Honestly, if you don't mind I'd rather leave." Percy sat up from his position on the cool throne room floor, looking at his father and Zeus respectively. Poseidon nodded his head, "Did you want to see Atlantis? It's not in it's true glory after Oceanus' attack but it's still a beautiful city." Percy's eyes widened and he nodded intensely, standing up from the floor completely and holding his hand out to Thalia.

The daughter of Zeus grabbed it and Percy helped pull her off the ground, their hands lingered for a few moments before dropping completely. "I guess, I'll see you back at camp, Percy..." The daughter of Zeus intoned before looking away from him towards her father. "I'm with Kelp-head over there, can I just leave? It's been too much for one day." The king of Gods nodded his head, and waved his hand dismissively. Thalia turned on her heel and made her way towards the door, but before she got there the goddess of the hearth and home stepped in front of her. Hestia gave her niece a small, apologetic smile. "Do not lose hope, Thalia. This will get easier, I promise." Was all the warm goddess said before letting Thalia open the doors and leave. Though she was bombarded by questions from near everyone on the streets of Olympus she shooed them away. Telling them some bullshit story about what happened and making her way towards the goddess of love's palace. Knocking on the door, and being surprised by it's elegance. A somewhat sea-like aesthetic surrounded the palace and Thalia was reminded that she was born of sea foam.

The palace doors opened and revealed a still very golden faced Aphrodite, pacing back and forth in her lavishly decorated ocean like palace. A simple white couch sat in front of a small wooden table, where the goddess of love directed Thalia. "Sister, I am so sorry that it has to be like this. I've been trying to think of ways to possibly redirect what has to be done... But all I can truly do is make it easier for you." Aphrodite sat next to Thalia on the couch, wrapping her arm around one of her shoulders. The smaller teen seemed to feel tiny compared to the goddess that was hugging her. "It's okay, Lady-" She was cut off by said Lady, "Do not call me, Lady Aphrodite. Just Aphrodite. Please." Thalia nodded her head and continued on. "Lad-Aphrodite," she corrected herself, "don't worry about it. Me and Percy can work this out. It will just be strange for a while."

Aphrodite gripped a little tighter around her half-sister, "Alright. If you believe so, then I believe in you. Percy is a good guy at least, I'm sure he'll give you time." Honestly though, Aphrodite wasn't sure that it would be Thalia taking a long time. Percy had someone, he actually loved Annabeth. The things they'd been through together, and the fact that she was his mortal anchor after all. Aphrodite wondered what would happen to the curse of Achilles for a brief moment. "Thalia, if you ever need to talk. I'm here, okay? I have a few things I need to take care of. You can stay in here for as long as you need. There is as many rooms as you need, just choose one or more." The goddess of love released her half sister with a small smile, before reaching her face down and placing a gentle kiss on her cheek. Flashing out in a less explosive burst of pink light.

The daughter of Zeus could only stare at the place she'd been in shock, it was weird to have someone do all those things. Like a real mother should, unlike what she'd had to consider her mother for most of her life. It was depressing that a goddess that had so many more responsibilities felt more motherly than someone who didn't have nearly as many. It disappointed her that she wasn't allowed that luxury for a good portion of her life, but accepted it as it was. Her thoughts began to stray but lingered on a certain son of the sea god and what he was doing at the moment.

Percy was standing in the throne room of Atlantis, however many miles below the crashing of waves, in shock at how beautiful the place was. Even after the very one sided fight between the Titan Oceanus and his father, the former getting utterly destroyed by the latter. Amphitrite stared at Percy with disdain, annoyed that the object of her husband's lack of faith. The demigod son of Poseidon walked towards the wife of Poseidon and bowed deeply. "I know that you don't like me because of who I was born from. But please do not be upset with me, I cannot change my parentage. My dad, your husband is still a good man. Regardless, of what you think of me. My mom is just like you, from what he's told me. I'm not entirely sure that makes it any easier a pill to swallow. But, if you need me for anything, I can help. I think I'll stay here for at least a week so anything, just ask." Respect filled his voice, and while Percy could be very rebellious it was only to those that sought to control him. Amphitrite merely looked down at him with an impressed look.

"Just stay away from me, please. All I can see is your father, he wouldn't be nearly as accepting as I am if I broke my faith with him." A grin sprouted it's way on her lips and Percy's jaw dropped and his face lit up in an impressive blush. Before he grinned up at the wife of Poseidon, "Well I don't know if I could complain." Amphitrite let out a laugh and smiled down at her husbands little infidelity. "We'll see, Percy. We'll see." Honestly, the son of Poseidon had no idea why he said that. Actually he totally did, he was a sixteen year old male with already high desires. When a goddess says something about fooling around in the sack, it's damn near impossible to want to agree. Percy bowed slightly towards the Queen of Atlantis and walked out of the throne room, his eyes scanning over every piece of Architecture. The young man couldn't decide whether or not he preferred this to Olympus, it had similar design elements but was much more atmospheric and not as intense as the mountain of the gods.

Percy's thoughts swirled within the young man's head, barely sixteen years old and he was already facing crises that most would shy away from. He's killed Titans, both powerful and weak. Battled the King of those same powerhouses to a standstill, and earned the nickname Hero of Olympus. Yet, he couldn't face any of his friends at the moment. The young man didn't know what to say to them, especially to Annabeth, the girl who was at her core his girlfriend. They hadn't given each other the title yet but it would've happened shortly, he knew it. But this whole... Rigmarole that he's going through really threw a wrench into his plans. Marrying Thalia? When he was eighteen years old? Percy's only had a couple kisses in his life, not counting his mother's. The slayer of Titans didn't need all this, he just wanted to have a simple life after his fighting. Obviously, destiny had other plans for him. Poor Annabeth, how would she take the news? Percy could only dread the upcoming conversation that would take place once he returned to camp.

Shifting perspectives once again, Thalia sat in the middle of Aphrodite's palace the music from the throne room bumping loudly, occasionally rattling a picture frame on the wall. Deciding that she'd had enough of her sulking, the young daughter of Zeus walked out of the gentle palace and made her way towards the raving gods and their children. Thalia hadn't had a chance to get any new clothes since then, for some reason not even checking the closets in Aphrodite's home. Her expression uneasy as her eyes glanced at the dry humping demigods and the Olympians. Most of the minor gods were awkwardly standing away from the central dance floor, and Thalia found herself making way towards them. Seeing some of the gods that had gone against the Olympians she felt a pang of anger but let it go, stepping up to a brunette lady with eyes the color of Greek fire. The minor goddess looked down at Thalia, as the demigoddess stared up at the tall woman. "Lady Hecate, how're you?" It felt a bit annoying in Thalia's eyes that the goddess in front of her was considered a minor one. The power that radiated off of the goddess of magic was definitely palpable. The goddess smiled down at her, "A little regretful, honestly. What I did was among the list of things that's not okay. I am glad however, that young Perseus was able to convince your father to allow our children cabins at camp."

Thalia nodded her head at the goddess' words, she couldn't say the same. The children of Hecate were ruthless, on the battlefield they'd ran amok causing all kinds of deaths in the defenses ranks. Honestly, Percy was a much better person in her opinion. Thalia didn't think that she could stomach being near Hecate for much longer, the thought of all the magical explosions tearing apart friends becoming too much for the daughter of Zeus. Swallowing tightly she just forced a smile, waving and leaving, dodging and weaving through the crowd of dancing demigods. Passing through she'd felt too many hands reaching over her body, causing her to spark dangerously. Finally making it to the other side, she stared into the dance floor. How much she wanted to light up the place with a bolt of energy, but she sucked back her anger. Reeling, she made her way towards the throne room door. It had been a bad idea to show up here. Her feet taking her to a partially destroyed garden, the marble fountain of a cherub spitting water broken in half, spraying the fluid near everywhere. She sat down on a half crumbling bench and held her face within her palms.

To Thalia, it felt like her world was this garden. Crumbling and in ruins, plants half burnt and marble turned to rubble. How come Percy was able to disappear to his fathers palace, she was stuck here on Olympus with all the gods and goddesses that'd just tried to kill them. Honestly, she was amazed that her father had even forgiven them. He was not known as being a generally kind guy, more of the shoot first ask questions later type, and hold grudges. Something that even Thalia did herself to some extent. Her eyes opened as she heard approaching footsteps, glancing over at the offender of her peace she saw it was Lady Artemis. The Olympian appeared rather annoyed, looking over at her half sister before gently placing her hand upon the demigoddess' shoulder. "I know it's hard, not just the deal with Perseus. Everything. Seeing all the betrayers in one room. How is everyone being so light hearted?" Her tone rhetorical, staring at the rubble that was the fountain. Silver eyes boring into the marble with a intense glow, piercing through the night with power only a goddess could have. Silence pervaded the two daughters of Zeus, "I'm sorry for leaving the hunt, my Lady." Artemis' grip on her shoulder tightened to some extent but not painfully so. "Don't fret, Thalia. This is just a challenge for you. I'm sure it will be difficult, but at least Perseus isn't the worst guy you could be with. Zeus' forbid it have been a son of my brother."

Both women shuddered at the thought, but it still annoyed Thalia. "That's not the point. Sure, Percy is great. He's got all these perfections and little quirks that make him the good guy he is. But my freedom is gone. It's no longer, 'hey Thalia: Get with Percy cause he's cool and he'll make you happy.' No, it's: You're gonna be with Percy, and you're going to fucking like it." The demigoddes daughter of Zeus growled in annoyance. "Not only that, but I don't even know where he went. Sure, he went with Poseidon but passed that? He could be half way across the Atlantic by now. I can't even talk to him, work something out. It's just so frustrating, my Lady." Thalia finished, staring up into the silver eyes of her former leader. The goddess of the hunt wrapped her arms slightly around her once lieutenant, "I'll see what I can do. We need to have a chat anyways." Artemis' tone was cold, her eyes dimmed as she once again stared into the distant night sky.

"Just because you're not my huntress anymore does not mean you're unwelcome in the hunt. No one is upset with you because of your choice, most of the older huntresses understand your reasoning. Don't be a stranger, Thalia." Teeth flashing at Thalia's direction, the former hunter could only nod her head in response, watching as Artemis left her alone to her thoughts. Everyone seemed to have something to say to her about the situation, she was tired of it. Wanting nothing more than to just sink into a life of quiet reprieve, she meandered down to the elevators. Deciding that she wasn't going to be the only one to take a break from the bumping streets of Olympus. If Percy could do it, she could do it. She just wouldn't have a godly parent to watch over her, not that she needed it. Thalia was a survivor after all.

With that in her heart, and her feet on the sparkling marble tile flooring she made her way out. The cool New York air ruffling her longer than usual hair, but with no money to her name she doubted that she could reasonably get it cut. Especially in New York City, where near everything was expensive. The black haired daughter of Zeus eventually made it out of the city and into the forests that surrounded the bustling metropolis.

Where she would go was unknown, but she wouldn't come back until Percy was ready to talk about what would happen. Who knew when that would come to fruition, considering how he seemed to be running from his problem right now. The thought burning into her mind and frustrating her to no end, but she tried to stay hopeful for the future. No reason to hate the man she would eventually be tied to, regardless if it meant she needed to love him or not.

Weeks passed and the two eventual partners still hadn't contacted one another. Thalia making no motion to talk to him, as she still hadn't returned to camp. Percy didn't either, not eager to have the tough conversation that would inevitably happen. The young Slayer of Titans still hadn't told Annabeth the news of what had to happen, guilt was beginning to crush the poor soul of the son of Poseidon.

It was a cold morning, frost lingered on the plants and breaths could be seen floating in the air from the demigod children. Percy had been having night terrors nothing like what he'd seen during the Titan war, just the thought of everyone abandoning him, leaving him to himself and letting him die a lonely death. To say that he was in a funk of sorts was an understatement, and Annabeth could tell. She'd gotten tired of it quickly, and today she would say something about it.

As Percy battered a training dummy with sword and shield in hand, the voice of his friend called out to him. Normally, he'd turn with a smile but now it was just him. The young son of sea cocked his eyebrow in curiosity, walking up to the daughter of Athena. "Hey, Annabeth. What's up?" Popping the 'p' trying to act like the usual Percy, but with the lack of a smile sort of killed it. The gray eyes of Annabeth narrowed, "Nothings up with me. What's going on with you? You've been different since you came back from Atlantis. Actually, you didn't even go to the party. Seriously, Percy. I care about you."

The young man got quiet at her words and he glanced away from the scrutinizing expression on her face. "There is a lot going on, Annabeth. Listen can we talk about this in my cabin?" Percy's voice normally much louder was a quiet tone, it worried the daughter of Athena. Knowing that her crush was going through such a hard time made her heart squeeze. What if it was her? She slowly nodded her head, and followed the demigod back to his cabin.

Percy sat on his bed and put his face within the calloused hands he'd used for battle so many times. "Okay so-I don't know how to say this. It's just so messed up and I-I'm so sorry for not saying anything about it." With the young demigoddess sitting next to the Bane of Kronos took Annabeth's hands and held them softly, "The Olympians, my father and Zeus included, are forcing me and Thalia to-to get married..." Annabeth's hands retracted so fast from Percy that he didn't even have time to react.

Salty tears pricked at the corners of demigoddess' eyes, her brows furrowed in anger and her lips forming a heavy frown. "Percy why didn't you tell me earlier?" The son of the sea shook his head, "I didn't know how. I haven't even seen her since the day they told us, and I don't understand what I'm supposed to do. Annabeth, I don't want to. My freedom is being ripped from me, and I can't stop it. They said it's coming from the fates themselves." Red-faced the two friends both struggled to contain tears of frustration.

"Percy, I just-You need to give me some time. I can't right now. How could you hide this from me? I thought we-No it's fine. Don't worry about it. Bye, Percy." With that the young daughter of tactics left Poseidon's cabin with tears still pricking her eyes. The son of the earthshaker frowned and forced the tears back. He needed to talk to Thalia.

Percy walked over to the fountain that was a gift from his father and tossed a few drachma in, feeling generous to the goddess Iris, and asked for Thalia. A view of the demigoddess sleeping in a dingy room came up. Where was she? Why was she sleeping in such a disgusting place? Percy felt like human garbage. "Thalia, are you awake?" Watching the daughter of Zeus stir for a minute before she looked at the iris message.

Her brows narrowed and she glared harshly at Percy who shrunk back slightly, "Yes, Percy?" How could his name almost sound like an insult? "I just thought that we should talk... You know since-" The young man was cut off by the grunt of annoyance from Thalia, "Oh since we're supposed to be getting married soon? Or the fact that you left me for Atlantis for I don't know how long? Or was it because you're sitting in your cabin at camp, for again I don't know how long, without talking to me? Was it any of those three? 'Cause I'm all ears, Percy. Honestly. Do you even know what it's been like for me? I'm in a shelter for the homeless, because I had no where to go. Stay on Olympus with the rest of the gods? Or stay in camp, where my future fucking husband doesn't want to talk to me? Because both of those sound like a horrible option."

Percy just sat in silence, staring at the blue eyed demigoddess allowing her to rant. "Thalia, please come to camp. We can talk here and you can sleep in better condition..." The young male finally got a word in, and it just earned another annoyed grunt from Thalia. "Fine, I'm coming back. And you're gonna get it, I'm so mad at you, Percy." Truthfully, she'd had weeks to stew in her anger. But she'd come back soon enough. "See you soon, Percy." Her hand swiping through the iris message and she looked around at all the sleeping people.

Thalia grabbed her bag of stuff and took off, not looking back. Luckily she'd just stayed in New York, actually near the area that Percy and his mother loved to go. She'd be back within the night, hitching a few rides. And that's exactly what she did, luckily during her time as Huntress with Artemis she'd been taught how to manipulate the mist. So, if she had to, she could alter her face to appear older and she could drive. Arriving close to ten o' clock at night, the young demigoddess of Zeus knew that her hair was unkempt and she needed a shower.

Immediately going into her cabin and stripping off her clothes, getting cleaned up and taking a nice long, steamy shower. Feeling much more refreshed, she knew that her time of peace was short lived. They'd either have an easy talk, or they'd get into a fight. And with how Thalia felt hopefully it would be the former. She was tired, and honestly it was just a waste of energy.

Knocking on the door to Poseidon's cabin, a red faced Percy opened it. He snuffed back a sniffle and sat on his bed, as he did for Annabeth earlier in the day. Offering them seats next to him. Unlike Annabeth however, Thalia didn't take a seat and decided she'd rather stare him down from above. "Thalia, I'm so incredibly sorry. I knew that I should've called you sooner, I was just... Honestly, I was scared. I have no shame in admitting it, I was worried what you'd say. The guilt finally crushed me when Annabeth came and I had to tell her about it."

Thalia groaned and held her head in her hands, "You told her already? Percy, man, you dense motherfucker." The daughter of Zeus rubbed at her eyes and face, "You know that the whole camp probably knows by now right? Not that she'd tell everyone but Athena cabin knows all man." Percy groaned and gripped his jeans tightly, Thalia was right. Too right. "Not to mention the fact that she was crushing on you. Hard." Percy's head snapped up like a whip, his eyes staring at her with newfound grief.

The young daughter of Zeus put a hand on Percy's shoulder and patted it a few times before she felt his arms snake around her waist and he hugged her tightly. His head buried in her stomach, to say that she felt incredibly awkward would be putting it lightly. "This is all my fault, Thalia. Everything. If I hadn't run away like some sort of coward then maybe it wouldn't have been like this." His voice full of regret and muffled by her new orange camp shirt.

Eventually she wrapped her arms slightly around his head, looking down at her soon to be husband she supposed. "It's alright, Percy. We all have things we can face. I get it. Just don't do it again, if you leave one more time. I'm going to hurt you." Thalia's words caused the son of Poseidon to chuckle lightly, the low vibrations causing an weird feeling within her. "Why can't I stay mad at you?" Percy pulled away slightly and looked up at her, a cheeky grin starting to form on his face. "Because I'm pretty great." Thalia rolled her eyes, removing her arms and putting her hand on his face, roughly pushing him back onto his bed.

"Go to sleep, Percy. We're training hard in the morning." The daughter of Zeus glared slightly at her friend-now something else, before leaving his room and heading back to her own cabin. Dear gods, she was going to have to face Annabeth. It had to have been hard on her, first Luke Castellen her first crush being Kronos little boy-toy and now the Bane of Kronos being taken from her as well. Annabeth just wasn't meant to be loved, that formed a sad smile on the daughter of Zeus' face. Thalia definitely didn't want to have to see the Athenian daughter.

Luckily or unluckily for Thalia the next day didn't bring Annabeth into her line of sight, occasionally she thought that she'd seen the flash of blonde hair, but it turned out to just be Apollo's kids. True to her words, she'd ruined Percy physically. Granted she was equally as exhausted, both were powerful children of the elite Olympians. They ran miles around other campers, and used different techniques in fighting that some had never seen before. Cuts, bruises, scrapes and everything else criss-crossed the two. Finally Percy had enough, it had been nearing dinner time and they hadn't stopped.

"Thalia, please. Look at me, and look at you. Everything is sore and we've been going hard all day." The son of Poseidon pleaded, but the daughter of Zeus was having none of it. She grabbed a bucket, filling it with water and splashing Percy. She held up a finger towards the son of the sea, silently praying for her dad to strike her with a quick bolt of lightning. Which he did, the bright superheated electricity striking the daughter of lightning quickly. Percy had stumbled backwards but shook his head and tried to remove the ringing in his ears.

The demigoddess took up a fighting stance, bringing up her fists and preparing for a beat down. Percy followed in her wake, picking up his own fists. Anyone still in the arena, which there were a few dropped what they were doing to watch them duke it out again. Granted they'd been going at it strong all day, so who knew how much more they could take.

Percy lunged first, bringing down his fists in a downward chop. The blow had a lot of strength behind it but was easily dodged, Thalia dipping under his guard and popping a few left and right hooks. The son of Poseidon stepped back, regaining his bearings and accepting the pain in his ribs. It was a very bad attempt. This time Thalia took inititive, her fists flying through the air a few catching Percy in the chest but otherwise being unable to get through his guard.

Launching his attack once more, Percy dropped low and swiped at Thalia's legs who in an attempt to jump them, the son of the sea god lunged her. Grappling her tightly in his arms, pinning her to the ground and laying in a few heavy right handers. Thalia though was able to get a few good hits off at his head. Both demigods' knuckles were bloody, yet they continued their scrap. Thalia managed to flip Percy over onto his back and straddled his waist, her fists flying at his face but his guard to strong.

Thalia was bucked off of Percy but his movements and fell to the side. The young male quickly was on his feet, as well as the daughter of Zeus. They circled each other once more, neither close to being done. Thalia lunged him, and though she had feinted Percy had dropped his head and rammed into her with his shoulder. Tossing her over him and onto her back, before straddling her. Holding her by her face, he pushed her head back into the dirt and held her other arm tightly against his knee. Both panting and trying to regain their breath, Percy was the first to start chuckling. Letting go of her and rolling over and onto the left side of Thalia. "Good fight, Thals." The crowed that had been watching them dispersed all pretty happy with the results of the fight.

"Mhmm, you too buddy." Playfully hitting him in the shoulder, he groaned. "C'mon you've hit me enough today." The daughter of the King of gods rolled her eyes at his words, though as true as they were. "Let's go get dinner." Thalia grinned mischievously, "Where? You taking me on a date? I've never been to a classy restaurant." The son of Poseidon chuckled at her words, "Sure. Get dressed. I'll nick the van and we can go somewhere."

Thalia looked over at him like he was crazy before her grin returned. "I can work the mist, we can get free food." Percy damn near jumped up, holding out his hand and helping her onto her feet. The two sweaty teens held hands as they walked passed the cabins. Their transition from friends to something more was admittedly quick. But the undertones had always been there, and though it wasn't love at the moment. There was something definitely blossoming.

However, the gray eyes that watched the two in the darkness wasn't nearly as happy. The seething hatred in those eyes alone conveyed how much pain they were going through. Gods had been contacted, and things in Camp Half-blood were going to change. Far faster than they should.

Luckily for the two demigods of the big three, they still had their chance at an actual date. Both quickly cleaning up and getting dressed in the nicest clothes they owned. Which in Thalia's case was a tight fitting pair of black ripped up jeans, a pair of black untied boots a leather jacket and a plain white shirt. In Percy's case, it was simple khaki pants and a floral button up shirt, with loafers. Granted his hair ruined the look of business casual, being the complete mess that it is no matter what.

When both black haired teens stepped out and looked at each other they grinned, neither looking like the type to be seen together. "Wait, why would I steal the car?" Percy paused, and shook his head. A sharp taxi cab whistle blowing out of his mouth, and a beautiful black pegasus flew down in front of the duo. The flying horse neighed loudly at Percy, nuzzling his hands into his muzzle. "Sorry, Blackjack. It's been too long, buddy." The son of the sea chuckled as if the pegasus had said something and nodded his head.

Thalia could only shake her head at the two, not knowing at all what either were talking about. Percy jumped onto the back of Blackjack and held out his hand for Thalia. She grasped it tightly and was hoisted up in front of Percy, feeling rather odd but nonetheless sitting back into the hard muscles of Percy. "You know, if you get fat at least you'll be a little bit more comfortable than now." The teasing lilt in Thalia's voice made the young man snort in amusement. "But then it'd be harder to see my boys."

The daughter of Zeus' face turned bright red at just exactly what Percy meant, "By Olympus, Percy. We're still children." A short laugh escaped from Percy as the pegasus took off into the air. Thalia grabbed one of Percy's arms and held it tightly to her stomach, feeling much safer with his arm around her. "I'll be honest, I kind of forgot you were afraid of heights..." She hesitantly chuckled and desperately avoided looking down into the very far away ground.

The two teens arrived shortly at the top of a parking garage, Percy had playfully smacked Blackjack on the flank and said he was allowed to fly around the area and eat whatever he wanted. Percy faced Thalia and smiled, holding out his arm she hooked his with her own and they began walking. Quietly wandering down the garage and onto the bustling street. No matter the hours the roads always seemed busy, and the two continuously had to dodge people and bikes. Though frustrating the teens made their way down to Time's Square, and stared up at the bright TV screens that played ads constantly.

"Wait, I have no idea where any good places even are..." Thalia shook her head at Percy's words before pointing at the ever popular Bucca di Beppo, and sauntering in. The two smiled at the waitress that would seat them, Thalia waved her hands a few times and spoke the right words and they had earned themselves two seats at one of the more aesthetic restaurants. The teens smiled at each other a few times while they enjoyed themselves.

Their food came, and they shared each other's meals. "Wait, can you mist us to get some wine?" Percy finally asked about half way through the meal. With a grin, the girl nodded and waved over the waitress. "Can we have the best wine you have?" The nice waitress smiled and asked to see Thalia and Percy's id's. Both pulling out cards, Thalia's being a Hot Topic card, and Percy's being a Subway gift card. A few quick movements of her hands and the cards appeared to be what they needed. With a smile from the waitress she walked away and returned in a few moments with Sauvignon Blanc, pouring it into the glasses for them and walking away.

Quickly, the two far too young teens got light headed off of the wine. That was to be expected though considering it was more or less their first times tasting anything alcoholic. When their meal was all gone and the bottle half empty, the two tipsy teens managed to mist their way out of the place. Giggling and holding each other a little tighter than usual, they made their way back to the garage they started at. At least, that's what they thought. With a sharp whistle, the huge black winged pegasus swooped down. Getting onto Blackjack, Percy giving the horse with wings a few hard pats and scratches they were off.

As quickly as they had came, they had went back to Camp Half-blood, the pegasus delivering them both to the Poseidon cabin. Thalia followed Percy into his cabin, hugging him tightly before she dropped onto the other bed in the cabin. With the young male casually plopping into his own, a grin lighting up his face. "G'night, Thalia." The daughter of Zeus responded sleepily before drifting off.

With that, the two fell asleep quickly. Unbeknownst to the two sleeping teens, charges were being set and magics were being put into place. The camp would soon see fire and flames.