Percy Jackson-Guardian of the Hunt

chapter 5

Chapter 5: Coping

A/N:hey guys  I lost a bet with my friend who said I needed some humour in the story andby losing I had to have the majority of this chapter funny so...On with thestory. I don't own PJO or HoO. 

Last time: I stopped and smiled sadly. Before I could continue towards my friends I heard someone yell "Wait!"

Percy POV:

I turned around towards the source of the noise and saw one of the Goddesses I thought was least likely to talk, let alone tell me to stop leaving. Artemis. I could sense everybody was looking at her curiously, wondering why she had spoken. Artemis's face was expressionless. She looked at Zeus as she addressed him. "Father, I believe that what Perseus is doing is admirable. Sacrificing power and position for the sake of others. I think it is only fair to reward such loyalty and humbleness with a just reward that benefits him. I therefore propose that Perseus should be bestowed partial immortality like my hunters."

There was a stunned silence. I was shocked and I could tell everyone else was too. I knew she didn't hate me like other men but it wasn't like we were friends or anything. Artemis, the world's biggest man-hater had just complimented, praised and said I should be rewarded. Zeus was the first one to recover from the shock as he pondered about Artemis's proposal.

"Very well. Perseus we shall grant you partial immortality." A faint glow surrounded me and then promptly vanished. "If that is all, council dismissed." I turned around once again before a thought crossed my mind. I gestured for my friends to continue on their way and that I would catch up with them. I then made my way over to the god of the forges.

"Lord Hephaestus." I gave a short bow as he looked towards me. He nodded to tell me he was listening. "I know you are going to get Calypso lord Hephaestus, but I have one last favour to ask that I think would make your son very happy. Is it possible to allow Leo to go collect her?" I looked at Hephaestus with a hopeful expression. He smiled and nodded before saying "very well Perseus, call him and I shall keep Festus ready with a tracking device and supplies for his journey. And...thank you for considering Leo your friend, my children often have trouble making friends due to my characteristics, but you make friendship look easy. Thank you." I smiled before bowing and running off to find Leo and the rest of my friends.

I found them by the elevator waiting for me. I smiled in greeting. I was met with a hug by Hazel and man hugs from Frank and Leo. "Thank you Percy, I don't think we can ever thank you enough or ever repay you," said Hazel. I smiled at her sadly. "You don't need to thank me or repay me Hazel, your friendship is enough." She smiled radiantly. "Now," I said, "I have one more thing to do before we leave. Leo, come with me." He looked confused but followed anyway.

"I talked to your dad and I got him to allow you to be the one to go get Calypso off the island. I know you promised her you would get her off the island and I believe you should always keep your promises. So...go get her Leo." Leo looked dumbfounded. I knew he was struggling to find words to express himself. "Leo, no need to thank me; Festus is outside waiting for you, equipped with a tracking device and supplies." Leo leapt forward and engulfed me in a hug. "Thanks Percy." He ran off, leaving me to stand alone in the throne room to stare longingly at the plaque containing Annabeth's name.

Time skip-5 months

Narrators POV:

Camp Heroes had been fully built 2 weeks after Annabeth's death. It had taken the leadership of the Athena cabin, the skill of the Hephaestus cabin and the help of the campers and the legion. The romans had been given the option to have separate accommodation for the different cohorts or stay in the improved and larger camp cabins; they had chosen to integrate themselves with their new brothers and sisters in the cabins, but they would still train as cohorts. Capture the flag and war games had different teams: sometimes Greeks versus Romans, sometimes half the campers would team up with half of the cohorts against their other halves. Camp started to go back to normal and morale was slowly starting to reach back to normal. New friendships were forming daily and couples could be seen getting together. Leo had returned with Calypso, who was welcomed with open arms and granted a room in the Big House.