Percy locked eyes with the monster before he began to sprint.  He felt it dig into his immortal soul like a fangirl on a fanfiction archive, searching relentlessly to find a weak spot in the armor he had been building since he first found out about the world of gods and demigods.  Not long after, he felt its long and sharp claws digging into his back like a drill going into wood.  He tried to summon his sword, but his brain was too fuzzy to focus on anything but pain.

"How could you abandon me, Percy?" Even over his screaming, the demon's voice rang through his ears like a drum.  He knew that voice.  It had been haunting him from the moment he decided to leave his mortal life behind.

"Annabeth?"

The claws dug deeper into his spine.  He turned around to see the beautiful grey-eyed daugther of Athena that he fell in love with.  "You could have come back for me!  I was so alone!" 'Annabeth' cried.  She pulled Percy into a tight hug, allowing her to sink her claws even further.

Percy knew that the real Annabeth was safe in Camp Half Blood, hopefully adjusting to a normal life and learning to live without him in it.  Yet, Percy could not bring himself to kill this monster.  "You're not her," he cried.

Clary and Izzy looked back at the scene, unsure of what to do.  They never knew that Percy, the sarcastic, witty, and extremely annoying angel, could be so human.

Reminding herself to pester Percy about this later, Izzy charged the demon, seraph blade in hand.  Currently occupied with reducing Percy to tears, the demon didn't notice the warrior until a blade was thrust into its side.  With an ear-wrenching screeching sound, the demon bared its fangs and launched itself towards Izzy.

Before it could reach her, Clary made a jab at it, merely making a cut on its leg but angering it none the less.  It turned towards her and growled as if it was irritated that it had to choose between two different girls.

With the two shadow hunters distracting it, the demon could no longer maintain its disguise and returned to a hideous winged beast, allowing Percy to collect himself.  He wiped away the tears which he would later claim were never there, drew his angelic blade, and headed into battle.

Seeing Percy fight almost made Izzy and Clary forget about the weeping boy they had seen a few seconds ago- almost.

The angel charged at lightning speed, gracefully avoiding the claws that had earlier dug into his back.  It took him about 15 seconds to fully decapitate the beast, littering his white shirt with golden dust.

Percy sheathed his angelic sword and marched forward with a haunted look on his face, not looking back to see if the two girls were following him.

"Not a word." he said through his teeth. 

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

"So angel," Izzy smirks, "Are you going to tell use more about that girl or are you just going to sit around and pout?"

It had been a few hours after the demon attack and they had made camp at the edge of a cave.  After ridding it of some lesser demons, Percy had put up a protective barrier around it to prevent evil spirits attacking them in their sleep.

Percy contemplated ignoring her until he realized that that would make her only more annoying.  "A very special one."  He said simply.

"Well, you've got to be more specific than that." 

Percy raised an eyebrow.  "You know, I could just vaporize the two of you, leave Jace in Hell, and fly out of here."

Clary looked ready to punch him in the gut.

"I know," Izzy smiled sweetly, "But you wouldn't do that.  Now spill."

Percy felt like an egg about to crack.  "Fine," he rolled his eyes, "She's from my past life."

"I got that part."

Percy gave a frustrated look.  "I don't know," he almost yelled, "What do you want to hear?"

Izzy gave a triumphant smile.  "Who was that girl?"

"Like I said, someone very special."

Clary rolled her eyes.  "But who is she really?"

Percy looked up at the endless foggy red sky and sighed. "I can't believe I'm telling this to you two," he muttered to himself, "Not that it's any of your business, but her name was Annabeth. She was my girlfriend when I was, you know, alive."

Clary looked sympathetic.  "How did you die?"

Percy narrowed his eyes while Izzy gave her a disappointed look.  "I was suffocated to death by an annoying ginger that could not mind her own business." He said, giving a sweet, sarcastic smile.

Clary, feeling extremely uncomfortable, looked down at her lap and muttered 'sorry'.

"Well," Izzy exclaimed, attempting to relieve some of the tension, "I think it's time we go to bed."

Percy, still glaring at the red-headed shadow hunter, willed three beds to appear.  "Sleep tight girls."

Immediately after his head touched his pillow, Percy fell into a deep sleep.  He soon found himself in a bright room with a familiar man standing next to him.

"Hello again, Perseus."

"God," Percy sank into a kneel.

"Stand my child," he said in a soothing voice, "The sooner you complete your quest and return the mortals back to Earth, the sooner you can join your brothers and sisters here in Heaven."

Percy stared at him.  "But how?" He said exasperated, "This is just another trip to Tartarus.  I can't go anywhere without being reminded of the life I used to live."

"Oh Percy," the Lord placed his hand on Percy's cheek, wiping away some of his tears, "Everyone is haunted by the demons of the past.  But it is not your job to fight these demons.  It is to be the light within a mile of darkness. Remember the journeys you have ventured with your past friends, and use the lessons you have learned from them to help guide your new companions."

Pery looked up at God.  "But where can I find Jace?"

"You banished him from the Earth.  He is where your Hell lies."

"Tartarus."

Hi Guys,

I'm so sorry I haven't updated in so long.  Sophomore year is done and I'm finally going to TRY to stop being so lazy.  Anyways, sorry if you found the last part kind of cheezy.  I just got back from checking out some colleges and started dwelling on the future.  With each chapter, I try to focus on something not only affecting Percy, but also affecting me so I can find a way to better myself through writing.  Anyways, thanks so much for all of your support!

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