Hi guys!!! Just something I wanted to clear: one of my readers and reviewers, who has always criticized my chapters (not in a bad way. He just told me ways to improve my writing) thought that there were some "mistakes" on the plot. More specifically, he thought that in mythology there were three furies that answered only to Hades. While that is true, there were more. But for service to certain myths, only the three that answered to Hades are mentioned. Since I'm Greek (as I have many times said), I have learned about my mythology in the past. I have kept my books, so I doubled checked to be sure and there were indeed more than three.

Also, like I told you u is not as cool as me, whenever I write something that differs from mythology, I do point it out in the end of the chapter, like I did with the myth. If you had looked up on the web for it, you would have seen many differences, but similarities as well. So in the future, I will keep on trying to write as originally as possible and whenever I have to change something, you will see it in the end of the chapter. Thank you for the time you spend reading this "little" A/N. Now the chapter:

Chapter 11: Faith

Athena's POV

Before Annabeth and Percy formed a relationship four months ago, I had many times expressed my disapproval of their friendship and bond. I even voted that he should be eliminated because of the Great Prophecy. I thought that he would make the wrong decision and he would bring the end of Olympus and the Olympian Gods. But despite all indications, his actions assured the prevalence of the world as we know it.

Then he and my daughter expressed their true feelings to one another resulting in their being a couple. A couple with the greatest bond I had ever felt. The fact that Annabeth loved him more than her own life is what made me want to put aside my feud with Poseidon for the sake of our children. I knew that if I didn't accept their relationship quickly, I might lose the opportunity to be a part of her life and since there was no reason for a god to stay away from their children, I tried to get used to him.

In the beginning, I did it out of obligation, but as time went by I grew fond of him. He loved my daughter. She was his one and only priority. If she wasn't around, he was gloomy. And the same things applied for Annabeth too. Even though it may sound unbelievable, it came to the point where I considered him my son. He wasn't as wise or intelligent as my children are, but he was and is my daughter's loved one. And I may never admit it to anyone, but I know he is worthy of her love.

So it was tearing my heart apart to see them like this and not to be able to help them. It hurt to see the effect my daughter's abduction caused to the son of Poseidon, when I knew that is what it was supposed to be done. It hurt to see him so hopeless, when there was still hope. When he hadn't made the wrong decision. When it didn't have to end the way he thought it would.

That's when I heard Annabeth's thoughts: I know there is no hope for me, but why did he have to die? She was asking herself. I couldn't help it anymore.

"There is still hope for the two of you my daughter. Have faith in him." I thought to her and received a glare from Zeus and a smile from the other gods.

Zeus's POV

Perseus Jackson. My brother's son and my nephew. The great hero, who with a simple, but crazy to the eyes of the world, decision brought again the peace in our world. A sixteen-year-old boy, who thought he lost his world: Annabeth Chase. It was the first time I was about to help a demigod by telling him that his decision to destroy or not Dionysus's manifestation was what his prophecy was referring to. And he had made the right one. But I didn't. Gods should never help demigods in their quests, even though it has happened in the past.

Ever since his girlfriend was abducted, he was mad at everyone no matter who they were. Gods, demigods, humans or monsters... he didn't care. His anger and hate fueled his power over the sea and water. When that daughter of Ares called him a nickname meant only for the one that was lost, currents of water surrounded his arms, the way Poseidon's were when he was angry. The passion, hate and power of this young demigod made us all gasp in surprise and some even cowered back in fear. And the way he spoke to me, the king of the gods? He was a fool, he had a death wish or he didn't give a shit. Probably a bit of all three.

One thing was for sure: when Perseus Jackson found Hyperion, the titan will wish he had never messed with the son of Poseidon.

Then I heard Athena communicate with her daughter telling her that to have faith in Perseus. I glared at her, because she wasn't supposed to help the young demigods. They had to find their way alone.

Annabeth's POV

But one will be lost to the hearse. It wasn't Percy. It was all about me and he knew that. That's why he was so protective of me during those few hours we spent on our quest. But what did the last two lines mean? Would he come for me? But what am I talking about here? I know him. Of course he will. And if his time comes to zero, as Rachel said, and I die, he will soon follow me. He had told me so a few days ago. I just hope that he doesn't think of trading that stupid hand of Dionysus for me. One could never trust a titan, no matter what they offer. He has to get that thing destroyed so that Olympus doesn't perish.

"Why are you so quite squirt? I thought that a daughter of Athena would be a little more feisty." Hyperion said chuckling.

"What is the point?" I asked repulsed.

"I don't know. Escape maybe?" Again he chuckled.

"It doesn't take much brains to know that if I escape your chariot, I'll die from the impact with the earth." I said halfheartedly. The truth was that I had lost all my hope.

"Still. I thought you would rather die than be in this chariot." He said.

"I would, but I want to see how Percy will beat the crap out of you." I said through gritted teeth even though I didn't believe it myself. Sure Percy was powerful and all, but Hyperion was a titan. I didn't think Percy would stand a chance.

"I thought the children of Athena were wise and smart. Are you sure Athena is your godly parent?" He asked pretending to be serious.

"Fuck you." Was my reply.

"I will. Right after your boyfriend comes for a visit. Do you want me to tell you what I'm going to do to him?" He asked waiting for my answer that never came. "Well, I'll tell you anyway. If he destroys the hand of Midas and comes to rescue you, I will have my guards capture him and bring him to me. Then right before his eyes I will have my way with you. You'll scream for his help as I ram into you. You will cry from the immense pain, but I won't stop until you die. And then I'll rip him apart limb by limb." He said laughing along with the fury that held me. "Oh and if he is willing to trade, once he gives me the hand, I will proceed to do the same thing. So you both will die."

"Bossss, what will you do if he doesn't comeeeeee?" The fury asked in a snake-like voice.

"Her death will have to suffice until I find a way to overpower the gods." He said shrugging. So each scenario concluded in both our deaths. I knew there was no hope for me, but why did he have to die?

"There is still hope for the two of you my daughter." I heard my mother's voice in my head. There was still hope? But how? Everything points to our death. "Have faith in him." She thought again. Percy? He was going to defeat a titan?

"Come on girly. We are here." Hyperion said pulling me with him. "Guards!" He yelled once we were off the chariot, putting an end to my thoughts. Two telekhines (check out at the end of the chap) appeared in front of us seconds later.

"You called my lord?" The taller one asked.

"Yes, I did. I want you to take this demigod to the dungeon and guard her. She is Perseus Jackson's girlfriend. Does that ring any bells?" The titan asked snickering.

"Of course we do. That stupid son of Poseidon almost killed us the last time." the shorter said.

"Yeah, but he managed to kill our brother." The other filled in.

"So I suppose she will be well guarded?"

"Yes, my lord." The daemons said in unison taking me away from the titan's arms.

"And please don't harm her. At least not until I tell you so." Hyperion dismissed us and the telekhines carried me inside.

"You are that demigod's girlfriend, huh? Do you know what he did to us?" The shorter said in my ear.

"He called the power of his element and a powerful explosion of water killed our brother. We almost drowned too." The tall one told me.

"Yeah. So we are looking forward to lord Hyperion giving us permission to kill you." The short one ended and they threw me in a scummy cell.

I should be scared. I should be hopeless. But my mother said there was hope. That all I needed to do was have faith in him. Have faith in my boyfriend. My baby. My salvation. This would not be the first time he saved me from titan. Atlas had also captured me once. He could do it again. He WOULD do it again. He had promised. He has to accomplish his ultimate goal. He just has to........... I kept ranting in my head trying to get me to have faith.

Percy's POV

Morpheus forced me and the others to sleep right before we headed for the airport. When we woke up, we quickly drove there. We made it to Mount St Helen's pretty fast, since we flew there. The fellowship on the nine. That's what Grover called us. He is just obsessed with the Lord of the rings. In any other case, I would have laughed, but this time things are different. Annabeth was not one of the nine. The fellowship consisted of Thalia, Nico, Grover, Clarisse, Malcolm, Jenny, the Stoll brothers and myself.

"Ready or not guys, let's go." I said and stepped forward drawing Riptide. We walked forward in a straight nine-person line.

"Percy...." I heard and turned around to see Athena standing close to me.

"We'll do our best lady Athena. But I can't promise your son's and daughters' safety." I said bowing in front of her. She and my father were the only ones of the gods I did respect.

"Percy, you have to know that there is still hope. You...." I cut her off then.

"You are not supposed to help on quests." I told her. The only reason I cut her off was because I couldn't believe what she was saying. I made the wrong decision and Hyperion got to her. Like Rachel had said: I lost her in conclusion.

"Percy! You haven't made the wrong decision. And this isn't a quest, because no one authorized as one." She tried to reason with me, but I wouldn't have that.

"Why are you doing this to me? I have already accepted the fact that I'm useless and a failure. Why do you want to get my hopes up?" I asked and I could feel the tears running down my cheeks.

"Because the end is not determined yet. Nothing is over my son." She said and hugged me. Her arms felt so comforting. As if Annabeth hugged me.... I hugged her back. I knew she wasn't Annabeth, but I needed her and only her comfort. "Go save our baby." She whispered in my ear and then disappeared so I turned to the others.

"There is still hope." They all said and we gathered in a tight circle.

"If there is a possibility that we save her, we will make it reality! I can't see my best friend sulking like this any longer." Thalia exclaimed and the others cheered.

"Our first priority is Annabeth." Jenny said and we nodded.

"If you find her before I do, get her out of there." I said.

"What are you going to do?" Grover asked me.

"I will find him and finally deal with him for good." I said in a menacing tone. We formed the straight line again with me in the center and we marched forward.

First of all, telekhines are a manifestation of Rick Riordan and they are mentioned in the fourth book: The Battle of the Labyrinth. They are the three creatures that throw lava at Percy causing him to call the power of the sea causing an explosion in result.

Now, I'm sorry for the many POV changes. When I thought of how this chapter was going to unravel, it just seemed perfect to me. I asked for Tony's opinion as well and he thought that although it's a bit too much, he wouldn't have any other way. Of course he is biased, so I need your opinion as well.

Xoxo

Catherine