The girl was hiding behind the throne. The Helm of Darkness cradled in her lap. She paused for a moment before placing it on her head. It was a perfect fit. She glanced down at her arm, it shimmered for a moment before disappearing completely. She climbed out from her hiding place.
The gods were going about their usual business. Poseidon and Apollo were in the corner playing Mario Carts. Athena and Zeus were discussing war plans as Hera glared at him. Aphrodite was describing the perfect shade of lip gloss to Aries. Artimis was planning her next hunt. Hermes was leaning against the hearth talking to Hestia. Demeter was arguing about Persephone with Hades. Dionysus was planning a party. The thief didn't care. As long as they were busy nothing mattered.
The closest throne was Zeus' his lightning bolt was hanging from on the side. It was so easy to slip it off and walk over to Poseidon's throne to grab the trident. Next came Apollo's and Artimis' twin bows, Dionysus' chalice, Athena's shield, Aries' sword, Aphrodite's apple of chaos, Hera's ring, Demeter's shovel, and Hermes' winged sandals. She strapped the sandals on her feet and stowed everything else away for quick access. She made it to the door before anyone noticed.
"Where is my bow?!?!?!?!?!" Artimis screamed.
The thief grinned and slipped out the door before all Hades broke loose.
*****
Annabeth
Miles away I woke up with a start. I closed my eyes replaying my dream in my head. I knew that it had happened as I saw it, maybe even a few minutes before. There was no need to warn anybody. I thought of the thief. There was something familiar about her. I had to see Percy. Only then could I be sure.
*****
Percy
I woke up to Annabeth shaking me awake. "What?" I grumbled. Tyson had been snoring and I hadn't gotten much sleep.
"I need to see your eyes."
That's nice and all but it was 1:30 in the morning. So instead I said, "Why?"
"Just a theory I have."
So I open my eyes to a lantern in my face. My eyes snap shut immediately. "Okay now what?"
"I…I'm not sure."