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'Thoughts'

"Talking"

Chapter 2

3rd POV

Location: Central Park, Manhatten, New York

Poseidon sighs and then picks his daughter up, "I'm sorry Sally, It looks like she's come full circle."

"I know, I could sense Lady Artemis coming, But I never thought the call would affect Percy so much."

Poseidon turned to see Sally Jackson standing there in what looks like Hunter clothes but resized for an adult body. She smiles at the man who gave her a child, even if Perseus has become a girl she's still her child and she'll protect her till the end of time if necessary. Sally sighs thinking of her history and the terrible secret that's kept from Lady Artemis and Poseidon since the secret started. She hopes that one day she can tell the truth about herself without fear, but she knows that that day won't be for years at best, centuries at worst.

"Poseidon, I think it's time we told Persi some of the truth, she's more mature and now knows the Greek Gods exist," Sally says to Poseidon, he nods,

"I know, you know this means that you'll have to take her to Camp Half-Blood and let her live there full-time don't you?" Poseidon asks. Sally nods and starts walking back home, Poseidon follows carrying Persephone in his arms, they talked as they walk having known each other's personalities and minds for centuries, Sally was even on good terms with Amphitrite Poseidon's wife. Strange that, but it was a part of her nature. Sally, however, kept an even darker secret from the Gods and Poseidon. When Persi came of age, she will tell her heritage, her full heritage, and the Legacy that she holds, one of hatred and malice and bloodshed. Sally sighs knowing that it's always darkest before the dawn, and right now her outlook for the future is pitch black.

The odd trio makes it back home in one piece, as they are walking in the door Persephone wakes and asks "Okay, I've been patient enough but- Wait, Mom, what are you doing here? Why are you wearing that clothing?"

Sally sighs and says "Because Persi, I was one of Lady Artemis' Hunter for nearly two millennia, The only hunter who has served her longer is her Lieutenant Zoe. Twelve years ago I retired from the Hunters because I-"

"Wanted to have a child, isn't that what you said, Selene?" Artemis' voice speaks, and all three occupants turn to see her standing in the doorway they had just come through. "I wondered what happened to you; it explains why this child stumbled onto my camp even with the mist around it, he must have heard the call even as a male."

Sally bows and says "Lady Artemis, what a pleasure, I have to ask why are you here?"

Artemis smiles and replies "I was watching over my new prospective huntress. Then she suddenly goes to the edge of the ocean and stills it with just a thought and a touch. I was even more surprised when Poseidon appeared and spoke to her. So Persephone here is a daughter of Poseidon, the only demigod daughter of Poseidon even known, and the daughter of an ex-Hunter. I will admit I was surprised when you suddenly appeared Selene. As I said I had wondered over what had happened to you, but now I know, you had a child with Poseidon and raised her here. I wonder what will happen now?"

Poseidon's face has gone pale, and Persephone looks at him wondering why he is so scared when Artemis says "Don't worry Poseidon, I won't tell him about your daughter. I will take her to Camp Half-Blood and say that she is a demigoddess of unknown parentage who will be joining the Hunt when she turns sixteen. I'll have Chiron let her stay in my Cabin, so suspicions will not rise. If, Persi, you want to reveal yourself, pray to Poseidon."

Persi sighs and asks "Is there any other way of doing this?"

Artemis thinks for a second before she replies "You could announce yourself as Poseidon's daughter, but you would have to worry about the wrath of your uncles, Zeus and Hades."

Persi pales and comes back with "I'll go with your idea, seems marginally safer."

Artemis nods and says "If you are going to the Camp, I want you to swear the oath of the Huntress first so that you won't get tempted and so I don't have to turn you into an animal after all."

Persi nods and says "Okay, what is the oath?"

Poseidon speaks up and starts, "The oath is as follows: I pledge myself to the Goddess Artemis."

Persi said, "I Pledge myself to the Goddess Artemis."

Sally continued as if she'd heard it too many times, "I turn my back on the company of men."

Persi repeats, "I turn my back on the company of men."

Artemis continues with the last lines of the Oath, "And Upon my Sixteenth, will accept Eternal Maidenhood and join the Hunt."

Sally and Poseidon stare at her in bewilderment while Persi finishes "And Upon my Sixteenth, will accept Eternal Maidenhood and join the Hunt."

Silver energy stronger than before flows over Persephone and she notices her vision, hearing, and senses of taste, touch, and smell growing stronger, her vision most of all with hearing close behind. Her body filled with more energy, but it felt like there was a part missing.

She notices the looks her mother and father are giving Artemis and asks "What? What's the matter?"

Poseidon then shakes his head and says "The Oath was altered by Artemis slightly so that you will not receive the immortality of the Hunters until you are sixteen, so you'll continue to grow unlike the Hunters who usually remain the age they were when they joined" Persi's mouth drops open, and Artemis laughs

Artemis then stops herself and says "Well then, come with me Persephone, it is time you went to Camp Half-Blood. I'm sure Chiron wouldn't mind taking in a Hunter like you." Persi nods numbly and gets up but her father held his hand out, and she looks at the pen in his hand, Poseidon smiles and uncaps the pen and it turns into a three-foot-long bronze sword.

Poseidon smiles and says "This is now yours, Percy. I hope you'll wield it well. Also, its name is Anaklusmos."

Persi gasps and murmurs "Riptide" before taking it, the moment it touches her hand however it changes, the sword turn into two two-foot long Hunting knives, one has "Rip" on it, and the other has "Tide" on it. She brings the two blades together, and they turn into Riptide's sword form. She then capped the pen, turning into a bracelet which she put on her arm.

She turns to her father and says "Thank you."

she then thinks over the Oath she just swore, and her face pales and then blushes.

Sally raises an eyebrow and asks "What exactly are you thinking Persephone?"

Persi swallows and tries to get the blush to go down before she replies with "I was just thinking over all the things I'll have to learn about being a woman before I realized something about the Oath."

Artemis raises an eyebrow and says "And what might that be, Persephone?"

Persi blushes even harder before she says "That the Oath only swears off men and that relationships between women might not consider it as against the Oath."

Poseidon's eon old mind thinks that over before doing the appropriate thing when his now teenage daughter mentions lesbian relationships between girls; he faints. Artemis blushes crimson and tries to speak but is unable to due to her embarrassment.

Sally laughs and says "Your right it doesn't, but are you saying you like girls Persi?"

Persephone blushes but nods Sally smiles and says "Well considering that only an hour you were a man it's quite normal for you to be still attracted to females, I doubt you'll ever be comfortable around men outside of your family due to your knowledge of what a boy thinks, even if it is just pre-adolescent."

Persi nods. Artemis finds her voice and says "Y-y-you're right, and there is nothing I can do about it, the Oath cannot change at this point. If you do have relationships with other Hunters or women, remember the Hunt is first, relationships second alright?"

Persi nods again "Okay, now let's get going, and Persi? Good job on making your father faint. Athena would love to know that the idea of lesbians made him faint" Persi blushes again.

Sally laughs and says "I believe it was more the idea that his daughter could be one that made him faint."

Artemis sighs "True, oh well. I can say I was talking to him about it and he fainted, and Athena can still tease him about it without revealing anything."

Artemis then walks out of the apartment and Persi follows after hugging her mother and saying goodbye. Artemis summons two of her Golden Hinds and uses them to transport herself and Persi to Camp Half-Blood's boundaries.

During their ride, Persi suddenly asked, "Can I tell my trustworthy friends that I make about my parentage?"

Artemis replied, "Sure, just make sure to be careful."

Once they arrived, they got off their Hinds, then walked down towards the big house. Chiron came out having sensed Artemis' approach, then spotted Persi next to the goddess.

Chiron is about to speak when he notices Persephone and asks "Are you delivering a Half-Blood, Lady Artemis?"

Artemis nods and says "Yes and no, Chiron. She's an undetermined demigoddess and will be joining my Hunt fully when she turns sixteen. In the meantime, she'll stay here in my cabin and train with the campers."

Artemis then touched Persi's clothing and transformed it into a Hunter's uniform. She then says "Persephone, if you need me you can Iris-Message me. I'm sure Chiron will show you how he will also teach you to control the Mist too?"

Chiron nods and says "Of course Lady Artemis, of course."

Artemis nods and says "Farewell Persephone, I must go back to Camp, I'll see you again when our paths cross."

She then flashes out leaving behind the scent of a forest at night. Persi breathes in the smell and marvels at her new ability to perceive the world.

Chiron chuckles knowing what she was doing and asks "So what is your name?"

Persi smiles and tells him as they start walking towards the 'Big House,' "Persephone Jackson, and you are Chiron, trainer of Heroes and son of the Crooked One."

Chiron stares at her for a second and she says "I had just finished doing a project on Greek Mythology in school when I met Lady Artemis, I guess that's why the Mist? is it didn't shield me as I knew too much correct?"

Chiron nods and says "Yes, to both of your questions. I am the Chiron from the legends. And your knowledge did prevent the Mist from hiding you. I'm pleased to get such an intelligent demigod for once. Usually, newcomers have a minimal idea of this world and have to learn very quickly. But I think you won't have a problem fitting in."

They enter the Big House and walk over to a slightly overweight man in a tiger pattern Hawaiian Shirt sitting at a table with a deck of cards on it. He turns around, and upon sighting her, he said, "So Artemis has dropped off a Huntress, have you abandoned your Oath little one?"

Persi snarls "Consider I just made it, no. Tell me, have you ever heard of the words Personal Trainer or Fitness?" The Man shoots a dark glare at her, and she responds in kind with an even more ominous glare that makes the man shudder.

Chiron coughs and says "Mr. D, please meet Persephone Jackson, She is a Huntress who'll be staying with us until she turns sixteen at which point, She'll rejoin the Hunt as a full member" Mr. D grumbles a bit at this and starts drinking from his Diet-Coke.

Persi snorts and says "Oh, shut up Dionysus. I don't like you either."

Both Chiron and Dionysus' jaws drop at this, and they stare at Persi who shrugs and says "Didn't take an idiot to figure it out. Tiger pattern shirt, and the respect from Chiron, and only one major god whose name starts with D. Though looking at you I wonder how you became an Olympian, you certainly don't impress me all that much."

Dionysus grumbles as he knows that if he does anything, Artemis will castrate him. Persi smirks in triumph and asks "May I be shown to Lady Artemis' Cabin, as she said I could sleep there, and I'm tired."

Chiron nods and takes her to her cabin. It stands out as the only Cabin that gleams silver in the moonlight. Persi walks inside and finds an empty bunk in which to sleep, the moment she opens the drawers a silver flash fills them, and they are full of spare uniforms, nightgowns, socks, and underwear. Persi blushes a bit and opens her weapons cabinet next to her drawers and finds a silver bow and fifty silver arrows with the equipment needed to maintain them and instructions on how to. Persi shrugs off her clothing, takes a shower, puts on a nightgown and goes to sleep.