Someone was nudging him, and he swatted the hand away, clearly not liking to be awakened. Sadly, whoever that was continued again, and he let out a groan. Eyes snapping open and giving the person a heated glare.

"I was sleeping, what is it?" It was clear that he was in a really bad mood right now. When he saw that it was Percy, he let out a sigh and tried to get his temper to calm down.

"Sorry, but I have a surprise for you." Percy's voice was sheepish, and he felt exhausted, drained even.

"Can't it wait? I really feel too tired." His eyes almost dropped again, but Percy had a different idea. His hand was taken, and he got dragged with him.

Because of his half-asleep mind, he felt himself trip more than once and end up getting carried. His mind too exhausted to care and leaning into the touch. His body was slowly up-down, and he opened his eyes again.

"Why wake me up?" Exhaustion dripping from his voice and Percy winced slightly at this.

"Give me one moment. Percy be prepared for protecting the offer." It was now that he realized that Nico was there as well, and he could just try to get more awake. Soon he could hear Nico chant in old Greek.

What he wasn't expecting to see ghosts appear and trying to get to a pit. His body tensed up and he was awake now with this. But what made him freeze was when a female appeared and eating from whatever was in there.

The female had long ginger hair, freckles all around her cheeks, kind-looking indigo eyes and a dress was worn. It was a white one and he knew that dress since it was the one, she wore before her death. This was his mother Anastacia Emrys.

"M-Mom?" His voice caught up and he couldn't believe that in front of him was now his deceased mother.

"Yes, sweetie. You grew since the last time, didn't you?" Her voice was always sweet and motherly. But he couldn't get anything out other than a nod.

"I see that you broke the curse. I am glad to see you finally healthy. I wished I wouldn't have to leave earlier." This time she sounded full of guilt and sorrow. It pained her and he smiled softly at her now.

"Ye-Yeah, but well- uh..." He breathed out and decided to use sign language because talking clearly wasn't working. "I broke the curse and met Dad. I guess that you knew that I was a demigod, didn't you? Oh, and stop being guilty because it wasn't your fault."

The female stared in surprise but soon a bright smile broke out on her lips. "So, who is the lucky person that caught your attention? I hope he treats you with care or I will haunt him or her." It was said in a chipper and joking manner but that led to him feeling embarrassed now.

"M-Mom!" His voice was high, and the embarrassment was clearly heard. Three people were heard chuckling.

"Yes, I would never dare to harm my dolphin." The female turned her head now toward Percy and looked at him with intend before a hum went out.

"I approve....I have to go again sadly. I love you and stay happy alright?" One last smile was given before she disappeared, and Nico breathed out heavily as the ghosts disappeared as well.

"Ho-How?" Was all that he brought out and he now realized that by now tears were rolling down. His arm wiped them away and stopping the tears that came back out. Seeing his mother one last time made him insanely happy.

"I am the son of Hades so I can do this." His breath was still slightly heavier but less now. Percy pulled him by now in a hug. It was making him relax and slowly hug back too. After the tears stopped, the hug was pulled away, but Percy still held his hands.

"Thank you, Nico. And who told you? I never really mentioned her name nothing." It was just that he was curious and couldn't help but ask this to Nico.

"I did. I had to give you at least one last time with your mother, Hikaru." His head snapped towards the new voice and he smiled brightly now at his Dad.

"Thank you. I really needed this." His voice held appreciation but soon they were shushed to their cabin. He went back to his and starting to fall asleep again, but this time with a way lighter heart than before.

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The next morning, he glowed and even had a bright smile. Even when walking around he hummed a cheerful melody. It was as if a weight had been lifted. Now all that was left was getting the Orphanage lady behind bars. But how would he do this? No one of the kids would talk too scared and he wasn't having any evidence.

Her word against his. That was why he decided to do something risky.

"Morning, babe. You seem cheerful." His eyes glanced at Percy and an even wider smile started to be seen.

"Mo-Morning too. I just feel like I could do anything." His voice held a chipper that hadn't been seen in a while.

It wasn't just because him having finally the curse been lifted but as well finally having someone who he loved. After all these times, he finally had someone like this. A loving family and a loving boyfriend. A kiss was given on his cheeks and he beamed.

//I will have to be careful and not let anyone know what I am planning.//

"Morning, Brother. You seem happy." His eyes glanced at Will and giving him a bright smile now.

"Mo-Morning, to you as well. And well, of course, I am being happy, I finally got to talk to my mother." His voice was in a chipper voice and he couldn't help but give Nico a hug as soon as he appeared.

"Thank you again." The male chuckled and hugged him back for a moment and then left. He plopped himself back down.

"So they really have put the plan in action huh?" Will asked and he gave a shrug at this. But Nico and Percy answered it with a yes.

"Morning, my two cute brothers." A female voice chirped, and he felt his cheeks flaming hot in embarrassment and Will as well.

"Mo-Morning to you too." A shy voice overcame him, and Kayla grinned brightly as giving him a hair ruffle. She then plopped herself next to him, after the food had been offered into the flames. Next one to appear was his little brother. Like before they greeted and eaten some food.

Then they started to get to their activities. His mind was making a plan and he decided to get it in action after the end of summer. Then most people would go back home. This reminded him that he would have to get to his orphanage as well.

A perfect opportunity to get that female back. He would have to let her harm him first and then go to the police. With this thought, he waited for the camp to end.