When I came to, there was a tingling along my skin that reminded me of the way it felt when I'd first used my powers. I assumed I had received new powers as a "guardian of the hunt". I got up and scanned my surroundings, and immediately knew where I was. The loose sheets of paper all around me covered in poems and the abundance of gold could only mean one thing - I was in Apollos palace.

"Perseus, it's great to see you up," Apollo said when he realized I was up.

"Wh-what happened?" I asked, trying to remember what had occurred after I'd made my request to Zeus.

"Well, Dad blessed you so now you're the Guardian of the Hunt," he replied distractedly, "Oh and he and my sis want to see you in the throne room."

I nodded, everything coming back to me, and braced myself as he snapped me into the throne room. As I walked in, I couldn't ignore Artemis and Zeus arguing loudly in the front of the room. And if I was to guess, I would say the heated debate was about me.

I cleared my throat, "My lord, my lady, you wished to see me?"

"Yes, Perseus," Zeus boomed, "I wanted to explain your new powers. First of all, your senses are enhanced. Secondly, you have been given wings." I looked at him, puzzled. "Stupid, demigod. Think about wings, and they'll appear."

I obliged, and with a poof, black starred wings appeared from the center of my back. "Super cool," I grinned, sounding like Apollo.

"And Artemis would be thrilled to train you," he continues as Artemis glares down at him. I nod, though I'd never ask her for anything more. The three of us sat in silence, tension thick, before Zeus decided to leave.

"The hunters are in Central Park, where I'll be joining them. I want to tell them the news before you come," Artemis said before flashing out herself.

I opened the window of the building and pushed myself out. It took me a moment, but I got the hang of my wings just in time and began soaring. I hovered over the hunters for a bit when I got there, listening in to their conversation. Just as Artemis revealed the news, I landed beside a familiar daughter of Zeus.

Thalia pulled me into a bear hug and whispered, "I missed you." I chuckled and hugged her back until someone yanked me away.

"Don't touch her, boy," a hunter spat, distastefully. She had choppy blonde hair and brown eyes narrowed at me.

"Sarah, stand down. Percy wouldn't hurt me. He's my cousin. Besides, he has a girlfriend," she replied, grinning.

I held back a wave of hurt in my gut- Thalia didn't know about Cody and Annabeth. I shot her a helpless glance, and she understood just enough to realize her mistake. Before she could say anything, Artemis cut in, "Perseus here will be doing our cooking, laundry, and arrow sharpening. No complaining will be tolerated."

"Yes my lady," I said, bowing my head more in confusion than respect. I turned around and left to go cook dinner...for twenty-five.

Yay. Chores. So much fun.