Hey everyone,

Welcome to the third installment of my version of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. I hope you enjoy this story as about two hundred or so did the last two. I know most that did like my first story did not like my second story, and I am okay with that. For those who have stuck with it, I congratulate you. I know personally that I would rather see something different rather than what has happened in the real series, but since a hundred and fifty or so have followed my second story, I know that there are still quite a few people who have read it. In the past month, I realize a lot have been busy with AP exams so my view count has dropped, but do I care? No. Please, if you enjoy this story, follow it. If you have enjoyed my previous stories, hang on to this one. It's always better to have a smaller but better fan base than a large but weaker one.

But, I do know a few writers who have large fan bases that are really good writers. You have probably already read their stories, but why not put this in anyways. MaydayParade8123 is an excellent author. I think on her profile page she said she was working with another author on a collaboration project on another account. Check it out. TheLostRelic is also another excellent author. He is very philosophical, enjoys reading it, and writing. He seems to put himself down on his profile page, but I guarantee that you'll enjoy his stories. Anaklusmos14 is a pretty good author. I love that he's doing a "Reading the Books" with his own stories. I find that kind of amusing and at least when he goes back to get his files for the previous story he can reflect on how he's developed. HunterofArtemis32 is also another really good author. She hasn't updated much in the past month; however, I think her most popular story is "A Troubled Boy With Green Eyes." Re-read it if you have read it.

Anyways, thanks for the hundred and a little bit of you that stayed with me through this writing process and I hope to see you again in the future.

With best regards,
SharkAttack719

Prologue

Hello once again my fellow readers,

I have another message for you all. This will be a short message as there is a video that will be played for you...well, at least a miniature story that will be told to you that I had in a dream.

Anyways, I need to tell you the back story for this story: the looming threat of Kronos is shadowed by a new threat, and though a smaller threat, a very dangerous threat: Atlas. What's even more, Percy runs into two special demigods that play an important part in helping him fight off Kronos. And to ice the cake, he learns an important lesson from an immortal.

Yes, I know I just referred to myself in the third person, but that was the summary of the back story. In this story, the Titan Atlas is released from his burden of the sky. Once this happens, two demigods finally appear on my radar, and I go and attempt to help them. A turn of events shifts what was planned to happen and all goes awry.

Should you choose to read this story, I must warn you, Rick Riordan's book based on my true story already tells you some of what is to happen. Should you choose to read this story, you may be disappointed in what reality is truly like. Should you choose to read this story...well, prepare for changes in not only the relationship between me and Thalia, but also a major shift in my behavior.

Sincerely,

Perseus Jackson, son of Sally Jackson and Poseidon.

HORIZONTAL

"When will it happen, sir?" Ethan asked the Titan Lord.

He was in a dream, standing on the edge of the chasm that was Tartarus. He wouldn't fall into the dark abyss in reality, but he still felt fear in his bones. The cold chill that slid through his body as smoothly as a ghost gave him goosebumps that he could feel all over his skin. His heart thumped erratically, the fear he showed to the Titan Lord more than he'd ever felt toward any immortal deity before.

Normally, he looked calm and composed on the outside. He couldn't look weak in front of his troops, but Kronos changed all of that. He knew the Titan Lord possessed powers beyond imaginable. He could easily flick him off like he was a bug. Ethan felt that he was normally a leader, a radical, in fact. He was someone who wanted change. He detested the gods almost as much as Kronos did, which was an amazing feat. The only problem with that was that he disliked the Titans, to a certain extent. He was offered to be sacrificed so that the Titan Lord could rise up. At first, Ethan was reluctant. But then, he wanted to become someone who would be known after the war. He wanted to be a martyr. Surely someone who survives the chaos and destruction would remember him, right?

"Soon," Kronos' raspy voice replied. "My nephew better not fail, for if he does he will not be given another chance." Ethan heard the dark lord laugh. It echoed all around, sending more shivers up his spine.

"That is...good, my lord," Ethan said respectfully.

There was silence for a good minute before Kronos spoke again. "Ethan. I know you fear of the transformation process, but do not fray. You will be a martyr after this war. Everyone on our side will know that you helped greatly, by being the one to help the king rise. You will be regarded as a god. And who knows, maybe Iapetus will allow you to be free from the Underworld. All spirits will roam free and everyone shall do what they please. Our world will be the next Golden Age. Remember that, Ethan."

"Yes, my lord," Ethan said again.

"Good, now wake up," Kronos urged. "Atlas will rise soon, and the manticore has done his duty. He has found the children of Hades in the state of Maine."

"You must be prepared," he continued. "For the rise of the Titans has now reached a galloping speed. Once and for all, we will defeat the Olympians and their children. We will shape the world in our colors, and rebuild Western Civilization the way it was supposed to be! What do you say, Ethan? Will you swear your oath on the River Styx that you will be regarded as a god in dying to help me rise?"

Ethan thought about it for a moment. He thought about all of the pros and cons. He thought about whether the oath meant that he would perish instantly the moment he broke it. He thought about what he would swear to and thought about his words carefully. If there was a chance that he could survive and tear the gods down as well, that would be the ideal solution for him.

"I swear upon the River Styx that I will serve the Titan Lord Kronos by giving up my mortal body for him when the time comes," Ethan swore. "I will give him my body, but not my soul," I added in with a whisper.

"Very good, Ethan," Kronos hissed. "Now...WAKE!"

And Ethan shot up in his bed, waking up from his nightmare.

Hey everyone,

Hope you enjoy this chapter. Thanks to those who've put this on their favorites, followed and reviewed.

Disclaimer: I don't own any excerpts taken from Rick Riordan's book Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Titan's Curse.

I also apologize for any grammatical errors in the chapter above.

With best regards,
SharkAttack719