Vesta's Child (Discontinued)

Chapter 7

"You know this guy boss!"

"Ya, Thorn and I go way back." It occurred to Percy that he never told anyone of his encounter with the manticore or the evil demigod. He looked at his friend sadly who was still holding the girl with his spiked tail,

"You got sucked in again, didn't you?" Thorn looked down in shame and knew who Percy was talking about, he had allowed Kronos to fool him again.

"I did, he promised me so many things Percy!"

"Thorn, you can't let this guy mess you up, he won't fulfill his promises to you or anyone else that got pulled in , why don't you leave alright? Pretend this never happened, you'd be repaying that debt you promised me. Just drop the girl and go." The manticore sighed and he knew that his demigod friend was right, he gently put the shocked girl on the ground and gave his friend a small smile,

"Thank you again Percy, my debt can never be repaid but all be there if you need me."

"Goodbye old friend, be careful who you trust." Percy gave Thorn a small hug before the monster disappeared into the forest. The black haired demigod was awoken from her stupor and gazed at him in wonder,

"Percy, is that really you?" He recognized her instantly and held out his arms,

"Thalia!" The two cousins embraced as tears slid down her cheeks, he was surprised at how she seemed to have not aged. Thalia was surprised at how big he's gotten, as she hugged him she could feel how well muscled he was. She had missed her savior and wandered often about her cousin. Percy had missed her as well for he felt a special connection with the three demigods and saytr he was happy to call friends.

Zoe watched the scene angrily as Percy and the other girl embraced, had he found himself a girl to love? She wondered sadly but then played it off, I'm just sad he'll try to leave the hunt is all. But as she watched them she felt this horrible feeling build up in her chest and she couldn't quite figure out what it was.

Once he stopped hugging her he looked at the blonde in surprise to find out it was Annabeth. She had changed drastically from the last time he'd seen her but knew it was because that was six years ago. She smiled broadly at him and gave him a hug in which he happily returned. Zoe was blistering with rage now and Artemis was flat out confused. Unbeknownst to them Apollo watched Percy proudly, my little brother is already a lady killer and had befriended a Manticore!

Once the two pulled away Annabeth looked at him apologetically,

"Sorry about pulling your hood off when we were younger, and acting like a jerk." Percy just smiled and shook his head,

"It's fine Annabeth, you were a young, curious daughter of Athena. I know you guys love to figure things out and hate not knowing things. And I didn't really mind when you snapped at me, you were afraid and tired of being tied up." Annabeth smiled at his forgiven nature and tried to look into his eyes but the hood prevented her from doing so. As if knowing what she wanted he pulled off his hood and she smiled along with Thalia. Suddenly a saytr burst out of the school and yelped when he saw Percy,

"PERCY!" He jumped on him and squeezed him in a hug,

"Man it's been far to long!" Percy laughed and detached himself from the excited saytr. He looked around for Luke but only saw a brunette with green eyes glaring at him. Artemis and the hunters approached them and Percy instantly bowed,

"Lady Artemis." All of the girls eyebrows shot up as Percy and his friends bowed to the moon goddess. Why is my little brother, who I've known for nine years, bowing to me? She was about to question him but realized he had a reason for doing this,