After the war against Kronos, Percy and his friends were ready to get a break. However, the Fates did not smile down on them, and Percy, Annabeth, Grover, and Tyson were once again sent on a quest to save the world. (Note: Rachel is the oracle, Tyson is back at camp, Grover has better nature powers, and Nico ran off again)

Percy's POV

"I am so tired, I'll probably fall asleep right here in the middle of camp." groaned Annabeth.

I nodded in agreement. We were all tired. Of course I felt much more exhausted due to the Curse of Achilles, but I didn't complain.

"We should all get some rest, so I guess I'll see you later Annabeth!" I said, "Hopefully we won't get another quest anytime soon!"

Why is it that every time I say something won't happen, it happens right then? Side effect of the Curse of Achilles? But then I've never really been lucky.

"Percy! Just the demigod I need!" Chiron galloped over, "I have a job I need you to do."

"Aw c'mon Chiron! We just got back from fighting Kronos and his army! I can't go out on a quest now!" I complained.

"Percy, please this is urgent. Besides, it isn't a very difficult mission at all! I need a group of demigods to scout out an area that we believe remnant monsters and titans may be hiding in. I promise you won't have to get into any major battles. Maybe a small fight or two with a dracnae or a hellhound, but that's it! You can do it!" he patted me on the back.

"Chiron, listen. If I don't get some rest, I'm just going to collapse. Can I at least sleep a bit before leaving?"

"Of course child, but time is of the essence, if we don't confirm the existence of these remnant forces, the gods won't do anything about them!" he explained.

"Thank you Chiron." I said happily.

I headed back to my cabin, where I fell asleep right away. Literally. On the floor.

I woke up an hour or two later feeling much better. I sat up and groaned. My back ached from lying on the ground for so long, but at least I wasn't so tired anymore. I left the cabin and went off in search of Chiron. I found him teaching some demigods archery, but when he saw me watching the class, he dismissed them and trotted over to where I stood.

"Ah good you are awake Percy! Refreshed enough to leave now?" inquired Chiron.

I nodded, "What do I have to do?"

Chiron gestured to me to come over to a clearing in the woods. On a rock in the clearing was a piece of paper. Upon closer inspection I realized that it was a map. There were crosses and circles all over; I could hardly read the words underneath.

"This is where we think the remnant forces from Kronos' army are hiding," he pointed to a blue cross that stood out from the rest, which were either black or red, "and this is the path leading there."

He traced a yellow line with his finger. I nodded.

"I think that this is all the information you need. It is time to consult the Oracle."

We walked over to the Big House, where I knew Rachel was staying. I opened the door to the guest room which she lived in for now, and found her sitting in bed, listening to some song on her iPod.

"Oh hey Percy! Missing me already?" she joked.

"No time for jokes Rachel. I have to go on a quest, so do you think you could do your Oracle thing?"

Rachel's face turned serious and she nodded.

That's it for chapter 1! R&R Tell me if you like the story so far! Will get more action-y in next chapter, after Rachel spouts a prophecy! Thanks for reading!