As it says in the description, this is my first fic. please no flames. I'm really excited because I've had this idea for a while. thanks for (hopefully) reading the most boring part of anything, the introduction. now if you can only survive the disclaimer...

Disclaimer: It's a pillow, it's a pet, it's a pillow pet! I don't own pjo or this extremly catchy slogan.

Percy's POV

I don't really know where I am. one minute I was waiting for a ship to land, and the next, I'm standing... here. In a dark hallway full of bones with Thalia letting go of her bow and hitting a tall, dark, and not-so-handsome guy in the forehead. oh wait... I know where I am. And i wish i didn't. It's in the underworld, and the guy Thalia just shot was none other than hades himself.

"What is the meaning of this?!" Hades raged.

"I'm sorry. I didn't know i was going to be WHISKED OFF TO ANOTHER DEMENTION before i notched my arrow. I beg forgiveness, my lord." Thalia said in her artificial-sweetener voice. "I was aiming for a monsters head. Very sorry. Can I go back? Artemis will be wondering what happened to me."

Hades sighed resentfully. "No. I do so fondly wish i could rip you into a million pieces, but I have more important matters to handle." said hades, trying to look as threatening as possible with an arrow sticking out of his head. He yanked it out like a splinter and once again spoke. "I Presume you've heard Nico is missing?" we both nodded. "Well, you are going to find him, and have him back by sundown. or else." Hades threatened us. Then, he snapped his fingers and a wristwatch appeared. "This is the NPS. or Nico Positioning System. The name was not my idea. It will take you to Nico. I must be going now. And remember, If Nico's not back by sundown, you will pay. If you recall, I have the sword? It was so nice of you to get it for me." Hades smiled coldly and drew his sword, the key still planted in the hilt. the key of death. this was bad.

As suddenly as he had come, hades disappeared. Thalia picked up the watch, put it on, and started walking away. When i didn't follow, she turned around to face me. "C'mon, barnacle brain. Or would you rather wait for hades to come back and kill you?" I took a step forward and she turned back around. This was going to be a long day.

Sorry it's so short. the next chapter will be longer. So how was it? Please review! I'll post the next chapter soon. :)