Percy POV

I sat at my secret place. My secret place is a cliff. Only I know where it is. The rocks are smooth and it's comfortable to sit on.

Under the cliff, there are waves crashing on the smart shore and above me, there are bright stars that twinkle. I have the perfect view of the huntress constellation from here.

I sighed, taking out riptide. I turned 13 , 3 months ago. According to the fates I would meet my mate when I'm 13. I stared at riptide, the blade bringing me painful memories of both my past and Zoë's sacrifice.

" I, Perseus relinquish this sword to it's rightful owner Zoë Nightshade."
Riptide shimmers and turned to dust.

A sliver of silvery wisp flew into the sky. I stared up at the sky. I didn't know why I did that, it just felt so right.

Suddenly there was a comet like shape coming to the ground.... straight for me. The weird cometcrahsed into the ground.

I swear at that moment I thought my eyes were about to drop off or I was in a dream. There right in the crater that the " comet " had created , stood the one and only Zoë Nightshade.

She was wearing camo pants and a silver shirt. Her silver hunting parka draped over her shoulders.

Zoë POV

I felt weightless. I didn't know how long I was out. Until I was plummeting down to earth. I landed in a crater and standing at the top wide eyed and open mouthed was a young boy.

He looked a lot like Milady. Which reminds me, I wanted to see her again. My time in my weightless state allowed me to reflect on life.

After I met Percy , I decided that I wanted someone reliable like him. My heart had a unexplainable emptiness to it , my alone time just amplified it.

He looked confused and shocked. He seemed swayed and after a few seconds, jumped into the crater.

" Hey Zoë ! Remember me ? Oh wait.... I have a slight appearance change.... And a curse.... So ..... Hey I'll bring you to mum ! " He held out a hand.

The boy looked around my age 13/14 years old. He wore camouflage pants and a black shirt and a hunters silver parka? He had black hair with Auburn streaks.

His left side had a few blond streaks and his right had a silver streak. He had 2 hunting knives strapped to his calf and throwing knives on his waist. I don't recall meeting him before.

I wonder who his mother is ? I took his hand and an electrifying spark flew though me, my heart raced faster. He helped me out of the crater and strolled back into the forest.

We arrived at the hunters campsite. It was the same as I remembered it. Silver tents circling around a campfire. A few deer carcass being roasted.

He told me to wait by the trees out of site , I had a clear view of the camp.

" Guys ! I got a surprise! " He yelled.

Artemis came out of her tent and ruffled his hair. Thalia came and hugged him. All the hunters walked up to him , excited to see the surprise.

He pointed to the tree where I was and I walked out of the shadows. Thalia was stunned.

Pheobe had her mouth so wide, a boar would be able to fit. Artemis was openly sobbing in the boys arms. She was saying thank you over and over again.

Milady walked up to me and glanced back at the boy, a sly smirk forming on her face.

" Zoë ! A lot of things have changed around here ! It's been what ? More than 16 years ! This is my biologically adopted son." She went on to explain who he was and by the time she was finished I was stunned. That was Percy ?

" Perce ! Still worried about your mate ? Haven't found her yet have you ?" Pheobe said , a teasing tone obvious in her voice. Percy shook his head seemingly distressed and Artemis , sensing my confusion told me what the fates told Percy.

I felt a alien feeling bubbling in my chest. Jealousy? Hopefulness ?

That electrifying spark I felt, it felt like a bond or a connection. Artemis was glancing at Percy and back at me. Her sly smile breaking into a grin.

Before I died I had a small crush on Percy, But I didn't know whether be felt the same about me. My heart dropped. I just wished for someone reliable to hold me in his arms ! Is that so difficult to do , Fates ?

" I know who Percy's mate is ! " She exclaimed. All the heads turned to look at her. All the hunters started to fire questions after question. Percy was nervous. Worried even. My heart swelled with jealousy.

I felt a protective feeling. I pushed them down. I'm a hunter. I can't have romance. But another part of me told me that the hunters oath I took was nulled when I died. Me feelings were so conflicted !

I love the hunt more than anything, but I need someone to hold me, comfort me, love me. 2000 years of being alone... And I was craving a male. A males love. What has become of me ?

Artemis requested an audience with Percy in her tent. I walked off to the lake. I just was revived and I already felt dejected. I didn't even know why ?!

I'm a hunter ! Romance and all is strictly forbidden! No! Don't think of that !

I sat on a rock near the water, staring at the sky, reflecting how unfair life is. My eyes eventually closing, welling with silent tears.

Percy POV

I had a feeling. When I grasped Zoë's hand, the dragon in my growled. "mate ". This really scared me , she was the most dedicated hunter of my mother.

My mother would kill me if she found out , which she did. And she wants to talk to me privately.

" So , you and Zoë huh? I'll let her join the hunters and you can ...date her...you are my son after all" mom said.

" Yes I know, moms know everything. And yes she will be accepted by her fellow hunters, they adore both you and Zoë and already know of this. Expect me to come and give you guys a scare. "

My mouth literally fell to the floor. Thanking my mom, I ran out to find Zoë.

Zoë POV

I fell asleep on the rock by the river and was rudely awakened by 2 arms wrapping themselves around my stomach. I was about to scream when one hand reached up and covered my mouth.

I turned my head to see Percy.

( Zoë Percy)

Um... Hey Zoë.
What is it Percy ?
I found my mate !
She is beautiful, she has long dark hair and onyx eyes.

I blushed at the position we were in. He was hugging me from behind. His touch was soothing, his embrace was warm, I felt like I could melt.

My heart hurt to hear these words. Despite my heartache I asked
" Who is it ?"

His face split into a grin like the Cheshire cat. He hugged me tighter and kissed my forehead. " You "

When he said that, my heart started to beat faster and faster, I felt my face heat up. He proceeded to explain whatever Milady told him.

His eyes shone in the moonlight. He leaned forward, his lips capturing mine. I wrapped my arms around him, letting him carry me.

I got over my shock and started to kiss back, just as the kiss was about to deepen a soft ' Ahem ' was heard.

We flew apart, gasping for breath, my face must have been extremely red. My heart rate was erratic and I was scared.

Not bothering to look up, I buried my tomato red face into Percy's side, I gathered courage to look up and saw Milady.

"Relax Zoë I already know. So does the hunt." I sat there, shocked to Kingdom come. I was in disbelief! Milady flashed off.

I wrapped my arms around his neck and my legs around his torso, after one last lingering kiss, he carried me back to camp.

I was to share his tent since I am his mate, Milady knows Percy well enough to know he would never take advantage of me. His tent was black with swirls of sea green and blue. There were silver wordings on his tent " Justice Honour Mercy" in greek.

For the first time in my 2000 years of service to Milady, my heart felt content and satisfied.....full, whole and complete. This must be what it's like to find love...

I went into Milady's tent, I entered waling slowly, I'll need all the courage I can get for this.

"Milady, when I retook the hunters oath...did I take a...oath of... maidenhood?" I asked softly. My face burned even more than before.

Artemis laughed at my question and shook her head, shooing me off back to Percy's tent.

I entered the shower. My hair was tangled and messy, my face was a dirty but my eyes shone brightly, my hunters garb torn in multiple areas. I wondered how Percy ever fell for me.

As I soaped myself, my thoughts wondered to whether Percy truly love me.

I exited the shower, where I saw Percy already sitting on the bed, reading. He beckoned me over, patting the spot next to him, holding the blanket open for me.

I crawled slowly. My face heating up.

I snuggled into his chest, enjoying to warm he emanated. He wrapped his arm around me, puling me closer, stroking my head until I was fast asleep.

The next day, I woke up and took a bath in the river. Breakfast was already prepared by the time I got back. Percy was up , bleary eyed and sleepy.

His eyes rested on me and he smiled. I went and sat next to him, he stroked the top of my head , using his water abilities to dry my hair immediately.

He went to train his " usual routine " and invited me. Whatever he did, was tiring and that was his morning warm ups.

He ran around 30 kilometers in approximately 30 minutes ! Then proceeded to do push ups and sit-ups. This training is crazy ! But then I have been " dead " for 16 years so....

By the end of the day, I was exhausted. Percy and I were eating dinner and Thalia was telling all the embarrassing baby Percy stories.

How he fell into mud right after his shower. Or that time he tried to eat fire. Or the time he face planted into the flames....

Percy's face now resembled a Tomato. I smiled, falling asleep on Percy's shoulder. I barely recall him carrying me back to my tent and pecking my lips , before leaving.

Sorry, wanted to rewrite this !