Santa Monica Pier

Mark, Annabeth and Sally landed on the could see by the sky that it was early evening. The beach was empty. Mark fell back onto the sands. He had the bolt, but now he needed to find a away back to New York. He looked at his watch, he according to the date, he had left then twelve hours to get the bolt back to Zeus, before war broke out on Olympus. He was just taking a breather, when he heard footsteps coming up behind all of them. He turned to see Ares walking towards them, still dressed in his biker gear.

"Well This is unexpected. I was hoping my Uncle would have killed all of you in the underworld, but instead you have my father's master bolt."

Mark stood up and marched towards the God of War. "You were the one who stole Zeus bolt and Hades helmet of darkness. You set this all up hoping that war would break out on Olympus. My only question is why?"

Ares towered over the son of Poseidon. He could see the fears behind the boys eyes."Why the hell not? I am the God of war, after all, and there is no better war then a war of blood. Also your little theory about me stealing my father bolt and uncle helmet, is a big no, no. God are prevented from stealing each others symbol of power. However there is now such law stopping a demigod, from doing it."

Mark growled. "So you got someone else to steal them for you. Who was it your daughter Clarisse? She was there at the winter Solstice.

Ares seemed amused by the idea that is daughter would have stolen the weapons, he then looked down at Mark once more. "Doesn't matter who did it. You're impeding the war efforts. You see had my Uncle killed you, then your father would have taken revenge on him. Zeus would then join in learning that Hades now had his symbol of power. This alone would cause all three of them to fight. So you see Kid, I can't let you leave here alive."

Mark growled. "Why did you want to give the bolt to Hades in the first? Surely it would of made more sense for you to use the power."

Ares paused for a brief, moment. He was trying to come up with a reasonable explanation. "Why didn't I? Yeah with the kind of Power I could." Ares paused once more, as if he was in some sort of trance.

Mark looked at Annabeth nervously, and gestured for her to pull his mother back from the fight that was about to take place. He watched Annabeth nod, in understanding, and pulled his mother away from the two of them. Mark then turned to Ares, to see him still just standing there. Suddenly he noticed Ares shake his head. "Na, it was too much trouble, better you getting caught with it, then me."

Mark grinned before shaking his head. "You're lying. Taking the bolt to the underworld was never your idea. After all what I have learnt about you is you're all brawn no brain."

Ares eyes flashed, his dark shades began to melt as his eyes started to glow. Mark gulped, he could see them clearly now. "Of course it was my idea, don't be stupid. After all I am the God of War."

Mark shook his head again, he could tell the God was lying. "No however I bet that you were the one who caught the hero who was stealing the weapons, and decided to make a deal with him. He or she asked you to keep hold of the weapons until another hero could make the delivery. Hence why you met us in Denver. You handed me the pack knowing I was going to the underworld to save my mother, and at the same time ask Hades why he stole the bolt. Its the voice from the pit isn't it? He's the one ordering you around."

Ares immediately snapped. "I am the God of War! I take orders from no one! I don't have dreams!"

Mark grinned. He had been right on the money. "Who said anything about dreams."

Ares growled. The brat had tricked him into revealing who it was that he was working for. He was getting rather agitated by the smirking brat before him." Let's get back on topic shall we. I can't allow you to return back to Olympus with the bolt. So I am going to have to kill you."

Ares snapped his fingers, the sand began to shift beneath his feet, when suddenly a huge wild boar dived out of the sand running head first towards Mark.

Mark quickly withdrew his Blade. There was no time to run now. Mark saw the boar heading straight for him, he waited for the very last minute and remembered the move Luke had taught him. He side stepped the charge, and slashed the boar across its side, cutting off one of it's tusks. Mark watched as the Boar suddenly changed directly to the sea. He could feel the gut wrenching feeling. Finally he waited until the boar was in the sea before shouting. "Wave!"

The boar, squealed helplessly, as a huge wave swallowed it whole. Mark turned back to the God of War smirking. "Was that it? Or are you going to fight me now, instead of hiding behind another one of your pigs."

Ares face went purple with rage. "Watch it, kid. I could turn you into a cockroach, and crash you beneath my shoe."

Mark grinned again. "Yeah right, to scared to get your Godly arse whooped by a small demigod."

Ares growled, he then looked around. "Wait a minute there were three of you in Denver where's the brat who killed my beloved?"

Mark shrugged. "I only had three pearls, so I had to leave him in the underworld, besides, he was right, it's time I started standing up for myself." With those words Mark charged towards Ares, however his face soon turned into shock as Ares conjured a huge baseball bat,

"How would you like to be smashed? Classic or modern?

Mark froze. All the confidence he had seemed to just leave him. He wasn't sure now if he coud take on Ares, however as luck would have it, he didn't need to. Mark looked up and saw a vortex open between himself and Ares, Suddenly something fell out of it. The impact caused the a small crater forcing him and Ares apart. Mark couldn't see anyone, due to all the sand blocking his vision. Suddenly his eyes widened, there standing between him and Ares was Percy. Mark gulped as Percy golden eyes glared at him, forcing him to drop his sword. He then run back towards Annabeth and his mother.

Percy smirked before turning to face Ares. "Hey Hothead, miss me? Tell me who was keeping your bed warm last night? Now that I have killed your whore."

Ares, growled. "You bastard! I don't care if your father does Kill me. Your death will be well worth it." Ares baseball bat then turned into a a huge two handed sword. He charged towards Percy, his eyes burning with rage.

Percy smirked, last time he had used the sea as an advantage, but decided to do something different this time. He withdrew his blade, and run towards the God of war. Both warriors clashed, steel on steel. The contact caused the very earth below them to blow apart, leaving them sword locked in a crater. Percy Pushed against Ares, it was clear they were evenly matched in the strength, department. So Percy knew he had to out whit the God of War. Quickly he concentrated on the earth around them and watched as the earth began to Trap Ares legs. Leaving him no room to move.

"Blast you brat! That's how you want to play it then fine." However he noticed the Percy was no longer in front of him, and was now running towards the sea. Ares growled, before pulling both his legs free. He charged after Percy towards the sea. "What are you doing Kid? Do you have a death wish? That's seaweed's domain. He will kill you if you take one step into it."

Percy knew the risks, but it was the only way he was going to be able to weaken Ares, allowing him to make the deadly blow. He run into the waves and he hoped that as the Son of Chaos then he would still be able to control the sea to a certain extent, especially it being made up of the element of water. He waited until he saw Ares Come into the water, he then closed his eyes and pushed himself up out of the sea, flipping over Ares. He used the bottom of his sword to smash the God in the back of the head, causing him to stumble further into the sea. He then landed on the beach and turned to see Ares was now waist deep in the sea.

"Tell me Hothead, what conducts electricity?"

Ares looked puzzled, before his eyes widened. He was helpless. Now he knew why the brat had run into the sea, so that he would follow him in. Ares growled. "You little shit! You tricked me!"

Percy grinned. "Yep, and now feel the power of your father!" Percy raised his hands into the sky. He watched the cloud grow dark and the sea began to churn around the God of War. Percy's eyes glowed. Before he clicked his fingers, causing four bolts of lightning to hit the water right near Ares electrocuting the God of War. Percy grinned as he heard the God scream in pain, as his whole body was burnt to a crisp. Percy watched Ares fall and crawl towards the beach. Percy looked down on the God of war. as he noticed Ares grabbed his foot, and looked up.

"Damn you Boy!"

Percy, grinned, before pushing the button on his sword, causing his blade to be infused with Chaos power. He drew the sword above his head. The Blade pointing directly in line with the back of Ares Neck.

"You have been judged, and found guilty. Now join your whore in Oblivion."

Percy bought the sword down striking the blade into the back of Ares neck. He watched as the purple energy coursed through his body, before turning him into nothing but gold dust.

Olympus

Zeus and the council were arguing once again. The deadline was close, and still there was no sign of his bolt. He locked eyes with his brother. Suddenly his attention was drawn away from Poseidon gaze, as he watched Ares throne crumble to dust. Zeus shook his head. Another Olympian council member dead. Zeus knew it was only a matter of time before he too was killed, along with the rest of his council.

Santa Monica.

Percy placed the sword back into his pocket. Two of the Olympian council were no more. He grinned, soon his third would soon follow. He walked toward Mark, Annabeth and Sally, who were just standing there looking at him.

"What! I warned him not to fuck with me. Anyway. We have less then five hours to get the bolt back to Olympus. Even by plane you would never make it."

Mark looked Percy in the eyes. "Then what do you suggest?"

Percy grinned. "While in the underworld my father came and visited me. He showed me how to open portals from one place to the next. That was how I was able to intercept Ares before he smashed your whole body up. Your welcome by the way."

Mark Just glared. "So what, you expect me to just hand over the bolt to you. Allowing you to take all the credit. No way Percy. This was my quest, so I should be the one who returns it. Beside I don't trust you, there still that line about someone betraying us."

Percy smirked. Mark was too stupid to work out the prophecy was referring to Luke. He opened a portal showing the throne room of Olympus. "Fine walk through it then. Take Zeus precious Bolt back to him. Beside I have other fish to fry." With that Percy opened another portal showing camp Half-blood. "See you back there." Percy then walked through the portal leaving Mark, Annabeth and sally just standing there.

Mark turned to Annabeth. "What do you think? Can we trust him?"

Annabeth, bit her lip, could they trust Percy. True he had saved both their arses in this quest, but there was something that was troubling her about him. She was still wondering how he knew where the entrance to the underworld was, plus why the guardian of the underworld Cerberus would lick him like that. She looked through the portal and saw all the Gods were ready with there weapons, meaning the portal was leading to the Olympian throne room.

"Yes Mark, I believe we can trust him."

The three then stepped into the portal wondering what would happen, when they reached Olympus.

Camp Half-Blood Hermes Cabin

Luke gathered up all his things. His master had informed him that everything had failed, and that the bolt was on it's way back to Olympus. He had also been informed that Ares had been killed. This had shocked him the most, Gods couldn't die. They could bleed, but not die, yet his master was telling him otherwise. He pulled the strings on his bag and then placed it on his back. His master had told him to leave camp, and to go to a place that had been prepared for him. He stepped out of the cabin, making sure no one was around he made his way up the hill. Once he got to the top, he turned his head to take one last look at camp. However he failed to notice a shadow appear from around the tree.

"So the traitor has decided to flee. I knew you were always a coward Luke."

Luke quickly turned to see Percy walking towards him. His blade already out. He noticed it was infused with some weird purple energy. Luke took a step back.

"I have no idea, what you're are talking about."

He watched as Percy stalked towards him. "Oh I think you do Luke. After all who better to steal Zeus bolt and Hades helmet, then a son of Hermes. Now that your plan as failed your running away to your new master Kronos."

Luke eyes widened. Kronos was right Percy was on to them. He had to think fast. He withdrew his sword, which he had tipped in poison earlier. He launched forward, only for his eyes to widened, as Percy side stepped the move. Luke sword immediately pierced the tree. He turned to hear Percy growl.

"You bastard! How dare you do that to Thalia. You are going to die!"

Luke eyes widened. How did he know about Thalia? It was then Luke realised what he had done. He dropped his sword, and turned a run down the hill. Never to return again.

Percy turned to see the tree slowly, going black. He needed to think of something fast, before he lost Thalia for ever. He looked to the heavens. "Father I need you now!"

Chaos walked out of a portal to see his son falling on his knees before him. "Please help her. I don't want her to die."

Chaos looked down at his son. He could see the tears streaking down his eyes. Chaos turned to the tree. He knew the fates would have his hide for this, but he knew he had to help his son. He raised his hands and then pushed them towards the tree. They glowed purple for a few minutes before they totally vanished into the tree. He then pulled them out, however this time not only his hand was coming out but the body of a teenage girl. Finally with one last pull, he managed to pull Thalia from the tree completely. He then laid her in Percy's arms.

"Come Percy, it's time to leave camp half-blood to complete your training. You can bring Thalia with you if you want. As far as anyone else is concerned she is still in the tree."

Percy nodded. He picked Thalia up bridal style, and kissed her lips gently. He watched her eyes slowly open. "Percy?"

Percy nodded. "Yes Thalia don't worry, everything will be explained once we get to my father domain." He watched Thalia nod her head before closing her eye and burying her head into his chest. Clearly she still needed time to fully recover. He took a deep breath before walking through the Portal, leaving camp Half-blood behind.

A/N: End of Book One. Hope you enjoyed it, and stay tuned for Book two. Note those wondering about the gaps, don't forget this is basically from Percy side of things.