Hey everyone! I just thought I'd upload another short for you while you wait he next chapter of Whatever the Cost. I hope you enjoy this addition of Tears of a Hero! I thought that instead of something sad for Percy, I'd try something sweeter. Enjoy!

Cheers,

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2nd grade

Sally was enjoying her day off from Sweet of America at home in bed, coming with story ideas and writing rough drafts for her novel. Of course, Gabe would probably never let her publish her works, but that didn't matter right now. He was at work, for once in his horrible smelly existence.

She was just about to get up and get some coffee, when she heard the door open down the hall. Sally smiled. That would be her prince, her one true joy in life coming home.

Percy ran into her room, obviously excited. "Mommy, Mommy, guess what?"

"What is it, Percy?" Sally replied, hoping for some good news.

Percy hopped onto the bed, and announced, "Today I made a friend!"

Sally's eyes began to water. This was good news indeed. "That's wonderful, Percy! What's his name?"

He shook his head. "No Mommy, my friend's a girl! Her name is Katelyn!"

Sally laughed to herself. When she'd been pregnant, Poseidon warned her that girls would be all over Percy when he grew up. She just never expected it to happen so soon.

"That's great Percy!" Sally said, truly happy. "How about this weekend, when Gabe's out with his friends, we invite her over and make some cookies?"

Percy's eyes sparked with excitement. "Really? Do you really mean that Mommy?"

"Of course, honey!"

Four years later, Yancy Academy

Percy awoke with a start. He couldn't believe he dreamed about that old memory. Of course, it had been a wonderful moment in his short life. That was the first friend he made. Katelyn Ripkowski.

She always made him feel good inside. But, the world was cruel, and it split the two apart after they both got expelled due to freak accidents. They went to separate schools after that, because Katelyn's parents didn't want her to be near Percy. He missed her so much after that, he cried for a long time. Now, Percy wondered in the dead of night, where is Katelyn now?

Camp Half-Blood

Katelyn stared out the window, thinking about where her friend Percy might be. Of course, he could also be a half-blood, but the chances of him coming were slim. She sensed he was a powerful one, so Percy had probably been killed by now. With a sigh, she layed back down on her bed in the Apollo Cabin.

Little did they know, that in a few days, they would be reunited, under less than wonderful circumstances.