Percy's POV
After Kronos gave a boring speech to the monsters on how many years he's been wanting to destroy the gods and overthrow Olympus,I tried to push my thoughts about my friends and family out of my head. I also stopped reminding myself,"Stick to the plan.". Because now Kronos and I share my mind. He will be able to read what I'm thinking if I don't hide them well enough. And if he finds out,things will go downhill.
I looked at the monsters. Some of them were familiar. There was Kelli,the empousa who attacked me on my first day at Goode. There was my old nemesis,the minotaur. I remembered that I still have his horn in my cabin. Maybe I should have brought it to tease him. That would've been fun.
I entered my tent. It's the biggest one of all. When I got in,Kronos' voice rang in my head.
"Jackson,are you prepared to storm your old camp? Or are you having second thoughts?",Kronos asked me.
"Y-Yes m-master.",I stammered. Why does my tongue have to betray me now. I have to get my lines straight.
"Yes my master",I repeated firmly. I hoped that he wouldn't start questioning me. That's just what I'm afraid of.
"I can sense some great fear and uncertainty in you. Your feelings for your friends betray you. Remember that you are my host and representative,Jackson. Be strong and firm for you carry my soul in your body.",he told me. I have to do what he says...for now.
"Yes master,as you wish",I said respectfully. Just as a servant would do to a King.
"We will be attacking Camp Half-Blood soon. It's best to be ready and prepare."
"Yes master."
"Don't you have other things to say. Respectful things still."
"Sorry,I can't think of anything else. You know this is why my friends call me Seaweed Brain."
"Silence!"
I heard heavy footsteps walking toward us.
"Go outside Jackson. The general is here."
I stood up and went to the direction of the exit. I asked,"What do you mean "The General". Isn't that what Atlas is called. I don't remember seeing him here."
"It is because he isn't here. Atlas is still under the weight of the sky. By "General",I meant the general of my army."
"Who's the general then?",I asked
"The minotaur.",Kronos answered. I nodded in understanding. That's why the footsteps were heavy.
"Everything and everyone is ready my Lord. We now await your orders.",the minotaur said. [Look guys,I know that the minotaur can't talk. Just go with it for the story. Peace! I'm out]Kronos's voice came out of my mouth and answered,
"Very well,we'll be leaving in exactly fifteen minutes."
"As you wish my lord.",the minotaur said. It bowed,left then started barking orders to the other monsters.
"Why do we have to wait fifteen more minutes?",I asked Kronos in my mind.
"If you haven't noticed Jackson,you're not even wearing armor yet. So we're both not ready."
"But why did you say fifteen minutes. Can't you increase it or something."
"I said fifteen minutes because,I can control time Jackson. Remember?"
I racked my brain. I forgot that Kronos is the titan lord of time. How could I even forrget about something like that.
"Yeah,I might've forgot about that. I'm still trying to get used to this."
"Well get used to it, because we'll be attacking anytime soon."
"Right."
"Anyway Jackson,why do you wish to serve me. You never did state your reasons."
Uh oh. Not good.
"Don't think about what,Jackson? I can sense so much conflict in your thoughts. What are you thinking about?"
"Uhh,the reason why I'm serving you.",I answered stupidly. I hoped that I could trick him for now.
"What is it then? Speak!",he thundered in my head.
"I just realized that if I join you,I'd be on the winning side. I mean,have you seen the camp's defenses. They don't stand a chance.",I said,hoping that he'd believe it.
"Very well Jackson.",he said. I don't think he's that convinced. But at least he dropped the subject.
I heard the minotaur outside the tent. So I went outside. It was covered in full battle armor. It had a murdurous look in it's eyes,like it had just killed a thousand people.
"The fifteen minutes have passed my lord. Do we proceed to the camp?,it asked.
"Yes! It is time!",Kronos yelled through my mouth. But he said it in his voice.
Soon all monsters were howling and raising their weapons or claws in the air. They stormed out of the camp and proceeded to Camp Half-Blood. Through all this commotion,only one though crossed my mind.
"What's going to happen now?"
Annabeth's POV
I though about what Rachel said. Percy being surrounded by thousands of monsters. Does this mean Percy's in trouble or is Rachel being tricked.
But Percy told me to trust him and I promised. I will believe and never give up on him. I promised. He said that he'll be hurting everyone he loves. I have no choice to trust in him. Because that's what he's been doing in our four years of friendship.
"Annabeth! Our scout is back! He's got bad news.",Grover yelled. We've sent a scout to spy on the titan army camp and to return to give us information.
"What bad news?"
"Come on and ask him yourself."
I followed Grover outside the infirmary and saw the scout. He's been badly wounded. He's being assisted by two other demigods. His two arms were slung over their shoulders and they were carrying him to my direction.
"He needs to go to the infirmary"
"That's were we're taking him. He can't talk for now. He's unconscious."
We took the scout to the infirmary and found Chiron still healing Rachel,trying to get her back on her feet.
"Chiron,the scout's back. He needs medical attention immediately.",I said.
Chiron looked at Rachel,"Will you be okay",he asked her. "Yeah. He needs you more than I do.",she said pointing to the injured demigod.
Chiron gave him some ambrosia and nectar. After drinking some nectar,the scout's eyes shot open.
"What happened?"
"There's so many of them. Thousands. One dracanae spotted me. She has wounded me but I've been able to kill her before she alerted the others.",he said. His breathing was raspy. I realized that's all the information he could give because his eyes closed again and he drifted off.
Then all of a sudden the earth shook and Thalia came bounding inside.
"Guys,they're here. There's so many of them. Maybe over a thousand. They're coming in through the lake. Let's go!"
We left Rachel and the scout in the infirmary and ran outside. There was already fighting. Each demigod was fighting the enemy. Various monsters were slowly flooding the camp grounds.
I looked around for Kronos. He'll probably have gold mist floating around him. Or maybe I'll hear his voice. It won't be hard to miss. He maybe be the only one here with a voice like knives slicing metal.
I had to face an empousa first. She hissed at me angrily and sliced me with her claws. I dodged. She tried again but was too late. I have already thrown my knife at her. It pierced her stomach and she exploded into dust.
Then I heard it. Kronos' voice. I looked around frantically. Then I saw..him.
My eyes must be betraying me. It can't be, it can't be. I won't believe it. I can't.
Standing a few feet away from me was Kronos' host. I knew because of the gold mist around him.
He is...Percy.
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-E.B.
