Over the course of the next few months more and more survivors had gathered on the island, the Hydra was starting to repopulate itself and Percy had a sneaking suspicion that the Kraken was just bringing in any demigod it found in the water. Not that he was complaining. He had friends, he had an amazing boyfriend and he was a leader. The captain of The Huntress as his last life had been. They had a growing following, a place of sanctuary that was turning out to be some sort of refuge for Demigods that didn't feel as if they belonged in Nova Initia (The city of the gods), or those who were being followed by the NIPA (Nova Initia Police Agency). The Hydra was growing, the Inn wasn't the only place there now, there was an apothecary that doubled as a hospital, ran by their residential daughter of Apollo, Kayla. Pollux and Castor (Twin sons of Dionysus) had become the barmen and chefs at Mr. D's Drink and Dinner, while Silena (the residential daughter of Aphrodite) had become the waitress). Travis and Connor sons of Hermes (the boys they had found the day the ship was brought to them) started up an online social network sort of thing that told the adventures of The Huntress to the world, getting their story out there and bringing in money. They were also the local entertainment every Wednesday and Friday at the Inn, telling stories from the past and present and keeping everyone's moods up.

Clarisse (a daughter of Ares) and Reyna (a Roman demigod of Bellona) had a dojo-like building that they ran and kept open for training at all hours. When The Huntress sailed they joined Percy on the voyages and left the building in the care of Kayla. Lue Ellen (daughter of Hecate) helped in the apothecary with Kayla when she wasn't traveling, mixing up healing sovs and spells for anyone that had the money. Thalia (daughter of Zeus) and Bianca tended to the animals with Tyson, so long as the girls were on the island. Tyson found his place with the animals, always making sure they were happy and treated right. Beckendorf and Leo had their own mechanic shop, they took turns traveling with Percy, so one of them was always available should anything break. Rachel Elizabeth Dare, a clear sighted mortal, and her half sister Ella (daughter of Athena) lived on the island as well. Rachel was the Oracle of Delphi, she had been accepted as the host but never made it to camp or Nova Initia, Percy had saved her and little Ella during a voyage. Ella was a book worm, and a bit odd, her brain could memorize anything she read but she was behind in social skills for her age. She spent most of her time with Tyson or in the Library they had built not to long ago. Rachel prefered to travel with Percy when he left, otherwise she looked after the Library.

Clovis, a son of Hypnos, was the official caretaker for the animals. (While Castor and Pollux tended to the gardens). Chris (another son of Hermes) traveled with Percy and in his off time explored the island to discover its secrets. Piper, another daughter of Aphrodite, traveled with Percy and worked at the Inn with her sister. And Luke stayed as the sort of mayor of The Hydra. When Percy wasn't around he was in charge, helping to expand the town and addressing problems.

Over all the gathering was 'Fit for a Prince' as Luke and Leo like to tease Percy about. After coming terms with the fact that maybe just maybe he might be the reborn Prince of the Sea, he had adopted the name. It was fitting, after all he was the son of Poseidon.

Trouble started brewing on the sea shortly after Percy had started sailing. A Cruise liner named 'The Princess Andromeda' sailed it's way between NYC and the caribbean. They had crossed paths once or twice and their captain was a Demigod legacy named Bryce Lawrence, and his partner a daughter of Aphrodite named Drew Tanaka. On their first encounter they had tried to recruit the crew of The Huntress to their cause, overthrowing the gods and letting the Titan Lord Kronos reclaim the throne. After declining the liner attacked the ship, and they've been at war ever since.

"Percy don't go after them," Luke grabbed his boyfriends arm as the boy had been pacing the length of their room and ranting. Percy turned his sea green eyes onto Luke's blue ones and there was a pleading look over the scarred face.

"What? Why not? They're trying to raise Kronos and they've found his coffin. If we don't do something they'll succeed." Percy stated.

"We're not ready to fight this war Perc, our numbers are too small and it can risk a lot of lives." Luke stated. "Let the NIPA handle it."

"The NIPA?" Percy repeated, confusion washing over his face. "Luke they don't do anything. They'll ignore until it's too big a problem, just like everything else. They're under direct council of the gods. If we don't step it-"

"If we step in we could become a threat to them." Luke stated. "They'll think that we're working with Drew and Bryce. They'll start attacking us."

"So we just sit back until the Titan Lord rises?" Percy demanded, pulling his arm away from Luke. "That's more dangerous than the NIPA tailing us, at least they can't track us here. The gods haven't given up this location yet for the simple reason that it's under my dad's control and dad is siding with us. Luke, we have to do this."

"We don't have to do anything." Luke countered. "We can stay here, hidden on our island and safe from all of this."

"We won't be safe if Kronos regains power." Percy stated. "He won't spare us just because we stayed out of his way."

"Please Perc," Luke pleaded. "Don't go, I can call in contacts, Connor and Travis can get more people to join our cause. Just wait, don't go at attack now, we're not ready for an attack." Percy let out an irritated breath and turned, walking towards the door. "Where are you going?"

"The Dojo." Percy answered, "I'll be back in time for dinner." He added before leaving.

Clarisse and Reyna were always up for a spar, after wearing down his energy they sat together and watched Tyson and Ella collecting shells down at the beach. "What did Luke say?" Reyna asked.

"He said 'no'." Percy answered, his hand clutching at his necklace.

"No?" Clarisse repeated. "Why?"

"He doesn't think we're ready." Percy glanced at her. "Says our numbers are too small. It's a stealth attack, take the coffin and run, have the Kraken hide it in the sea. We don't need numbers for that. It'll stall them and that's all we need."

"So are you going to listen to him?" Reyna questioned. There was a long pause where Percy was deciding what to do.

"No." He answered. "Have Leo get the ship ready, we'll leave tonight after the sun sets." He told them quietly. "Only tell those traveling with us, we don't need Luke to find out before we leave."

"Aye-I captain." Clarisse smirked. Reyna nodded and got up, she helped her partner up. That night Percy was home in time for dinner as he promised, it was story night so Connor was spinning a tale about a demigod who lost his mothers to Hades at the age of twelve. Before Connor was half way through the story Percy was pulling Luke up to their room, engaged in a heated make out session. By the time they hit the bed most of their clothes had been discarded and Luke had Percy pinned.


It was dark when Percy snuck out of the room, Luke sound asleep. Percy quickly made his way from the building, not caring if anyone saw him now. By the time Luke found out they'd be gone. His crew was already assembled, and the boat ready to sail by the time Percy stepped on it. Only six of them, Clarisse, Reyna and Leo, as well as Bianca, Lue and Thalia. Leo pulled up the bridge before Percy pushed the ship from the harbor. "What'd you do?" Thalia asked with a teasing voice. "Let Luke fuck you until he passed out?"

"Pretty much," Percy shrugged passively, moving to the hull and taking full control of the ship. He watched the lines dance across the water as Thalia snickered.

"Tip the winds to our favor." Percy glanced at her, "southeast."

"Yes sir," She nodded, the ship turned as the wind picked up, pushing them forwards. "Is your pet following us?" She asked.

"He protects the island until I call him." Percy answered.

"You sure that he can take the coffin and hide it?" Leo asked

"He's done it once before." Percy shrugged. "It will work out, trust me." They sailed for hours, the moon high in the sky by the time the cruise liner was in sight. They joined the others on the main deck as the ship slowed to a stop. "Reyna and Leo will stay here, should anything attack the ship you're to protect it, and if we don't return, set course back to The Hydra." Percy told them. "Bianca, you're our transport to and from the ship." He looked at the Italian, she nodded. "Lue, once we're there we need to go unseen. Keep us hidden in the mist, Bianca especially. If she's caught we have no good escape plan."

"Easy enough." Lue nodded.

"Thalia, Clarisse." He looked at the two. "We're to find the coffin and get it back into the sea, this is our top priority, I'll call the Kraken the moment we find it and it will take care of the rest. Then we get out of there."

"Got it boss," Thalia noted.

"Should anything cause us to split up we rendezvous back where we land in a half hour." Percy ordered. "It should be quick, in and out." He looked at Leo and Reyna. "Keep to the shadows, you'll know if something happens to us. Bianca at the very least will come back." Without another word the forward team reached for Bianca and they vanished from the deck.


Quick tip: So this story is in 3 parts. Part One, as I'm sure you can tell, is the start of the Hunt, how they get together and all that fun jazz. Part one has six chapters so this is nearing the end of it and I know it's slow going (I'm sure I've said that it's a slow build before) but it's important that I get these chapters in for when Part Two comes along. Part Two is where the fun starts and Part One is just mostly back history so no one's confused later on.

With that said I hope you enjoyed the chapter and the cliffhanger 3

~BA