Percy Jackson: The Guardian

Chapter Four: I like being a boy!

After yesterdays eventful shroud burning, the hunters gathered and went to get breakfast. Even though it took little effort, it was nice not having to serve them.

I was enjoying my Orange juice until I sprayed it over Thalia.

"What the hell Kelp Head!" She yelled.

I pointed at the single most hilarious thing I have ever seen. The whole Athena Cabin had lime green hair. I fell over and rolled on the ground with laughter. As most of the other hunters did. Even Artemis couldn't suppress her laughs.

For being children of wisdom, they were pretty dumb by assuming it was the Stolls who had slipped them hair dye. I didn't even have to ask to know it was Thalia.

"Thalia?" I said climbing my way up back to the table when I reached the top she had tears in her eyes from laughter.

"I told you we would do something." She said wiping away a tear.

"That's brilliant." I said clapping.

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"Allright! Everyone got the plan?" I said to the hunters.

They nodded in approval. After hearing the horn signaling the start, I ran to the middle of the forest. It was my job to attract as many campers as I could. I summoned a cyclone around my body, multiple campers went in my direction. If I didn't already take them out, they were quickly surpressed by nearby hunters. Then I saw it. A flash of green haired warriors charged my way. Annabeth lead the charge. I summoned a massive wave drowning most of them.

"Sorry, not sorry." I said as I walked past Annabeth. I then saw a flash of silver run past me, Thalia had the campers flag in her hand. She had the most wicked grin I think I have ever seen.

"And the Hunters win!" Exclaimed Chiron, "Again..."

I ran up to Thalia and gave her a bear hug, "Nice job, Sparky!" I teased.

She laughed, "Good job taking down Annabitch, Kelp head." She wrapped her arm around my neck and ruffled my hair.

We all met up with Artemis, "Nice job my huntresses!" She laughed, "and Guardian."

Sipoites spoke up from the back, "Why hasn't he changed to a girl yet?"

Laughs erupted, "Well my little one, that because you saw to much!" She said with a smile.

"WAIT!" I said panicking, "That might happen to me!"

"Only if you perve on us!" Artemis said sarcastically. But I felt like it was the truth.

"I wonder..." I heard Thalia mutter under her breath.

I then felt someone push me from the back. I was expecting to land on hard gravel. Instead, I landed on something soft, I opened my eyes to see a female body. Oh crap...

I quickly squirmed off of Artemis, "Please don change me into a girl! I like being a boy!" I pleaded on my knees.

Nothing happened, I raised my head ready to see a infuriated Artemis, but she just had a complete red face, "It's okay Percy." She said, her voice seemed to go higher in pitch, "Who did that!"

"Sorry my lady!" Thalia said. She was not sorry.

*Artemis POV*

Damn Thalia. She had to tease me like this! These past six months with Percy have been great. Almost to great. I catch myself staring at Percy. His chiseled body. His naturally messy black hair, he handsome sea green eyes. It was a major problem! I'm a maiden goddess for crying out loud! I shouldn't be feeling like this. But there is something about Percy. He isn't like any other man I have ever met. She is kind, caring, loyal, a excellent fighter, he knows hardships like no one has ever faced. At least I was attracted to a decent man. When I took my vow off maidenhood, I thought all men were pigs. Percy seemed to just prove me wrong.

The hunters met up with the camp and we said our goodbyes. Before we left, Thalia's brother ran up to us.

"Wait! I was suppose to ask you something!" He said.

"What is it?" Thalia said.

"The Feast of Fortuna is tommorow, the Romans wanted to ask you all if you wanted to attend." He said.

I turned around to ask the hunters, but the look on all their faces told me what I wanted to know, "Of course, we would be honored to attend."

The hunters all squealed in excitement. I didn't even know their voices could go that high. I will be the first one to admit that I have never heard high pitch screams like that coming from my hunters.

I looked to my side to see Percy even alittle excited. I was happy for him. He rarely smiled anymore. He had such a cute smile to...

I slapped myself out of my daze. I could not fall for a man. No matter how handsom and sweet and perfect... I slapped myself agian.

"Are you okay Artemis?" Percy said touching my shoulder.

I turned red, if that was even possible, it was already from my continued slapping.

Why now? After so many years of turning down men, why was Percy making me feel like this?

"I'm fine... I'm just really tired," I turned back to Jason, "What time would you like us to be there?"

"Around Seven o'clock, we are having a dance, so make sure to wear dresses. Not all, but some of the greeks will be there too."

"Thank you, we will be there!" I hope my blushing stopped.

"Thank you guys! This means alot!" He gave Percy a questionable look, "Go get her tiger!" He winked.

"Get who!" Percy and I said at once.

To late, Jason was already off talking to his girlfriend Piper. I wish Piper didn't fall for Jason, she would have been a excellent huntress.

"Allright! Everyone load up! We are off to Camp Jupiter!"