Percy Jackson, The Path To Being A Wizard

Chapter 4

Chapter 4

*Olympian Throne Room*

Thalia's POV

(when she went to talk to Zeus)

As I walked towards my father, I couldn't help the worry growing in my chest, not knowing what he would say when he reached me. But as I stood in front of my dad as stared into his eyes, I felt my fears wash away

"Daughter." Zeus said to me, smiling kindly. "You don't know how relieved I am to see you well."

"Thanks..." I said awkwardly, "I am happy to be well." I couldn't help but shift uncomfortably, having never had a conversation with my father.

"I support your choice." My dad said suddenly, "He will not let you down, just let your sister know."

I couldn't help the surprise I felt, and slight confusion, but I decided to go with it, knowing that I was ready to leave the hunt. "Yes, father." I responded, dipping my head slightly, and as I turned to walk away, I felt a hand rest on my shoulder.

"You needn't be so awkward around me daughter, I am trying to change for the better, notice I didn't kill your... friend... Percy." he said, hesitating on how to address Percy, for a reason that I don't know. "Now get moving, your sister is waiting for you, and remember Thalia, I love you."

I couldn't help but smile at his words "I love you too dad." I said, before fully turning and making my way over to Artemis. "Lady Artemis!" I called out, "I need to talk to you."

"I know lieutenant." She responded, turning towards me with a small smile. "All I ask is for the truth on why you wish to leave."

I obviously couldn't hide my shock at her knowing what I was after, but I pulled myself together before responding, "I have lost too many members of my family, and though I love my family within the hunt, I want to be with my family that remains outside the hunt, at least for now." I replied, truthfully.

Artemis stared at me, as if trying to determine if my words were the truth, "Very well sister, I shall free you from your oath, but for everything you have done for your sisters and myself in the hunt, I will let you keep my blessing, as well as give you the ability to change into a wolf form." Artemis said with a warm smile, "consider it a farewell gift."

I couldn't help the surprise on my face, knowing full well that Artemis wasn't exactly known for being nice to those who wanted to leave the hunt, "Thank you Lady Artemis." I said formally, probably grinning like a mad woman.

"No need for formalities sister, now go back to your friend, he seems lost on what to do now that his conversation with Hestia is over." Artemis said, causing me to chuckle a little as I looked over at the person just standing in the middle of the room,

"Of course sister, I will catch up with you later." And with that I made my way towards Percy. "Hey Kelp Head! You get lost again?" I joked, bumping his shoulder as I stepped up next to him.

"Haha, very funny Pinecone Grace." He said, smirking at me, and earning a glare from me for the ending of the nickname.

"Don't call me Grace!" I growled, causing him to chuckle nervously. "Anyway" I said, changing the subject, "You really need to go talk to Grover." I continued, tilting my head towards the satyr standing by his girlfriend, "he has been worried sick about you."

"Didn't the empathy link let him know I was safe?" Percy asked, growing worried.

"Don't you remember?" I asked exasperated. "Hera weakened the link, so all Grover felt was rage from your end and then nothing, and next thing he knew, we were having Annabeth's funeral, and we had no sign of where you were." I continued, rolling my eyes. "By the way, Grover also said that due to the link being weakened, that if one of you dies, the other won't be turned into a vegetable like state." I finished, before pulling Percy towards Grover.