Hey! So before I make some. . .little announcements, here's our friend disclaimer, to say some stuff.

Disclaimer: Fine, fine. Okay, to get it over with. . .daughter-of-the-sea-god does NOT; I repeat, does NOT own Percy Jackson and The Olympians or Greek Mythology, or any of the characters except...well those you can't find in the book or in the myths.

Oookay...now we're done with that. So, to make it short, someone will pay an unexpected visit to camp(guess who!). Something. . .big (I guess) will happen at this chapter, and by the way, the 12th or 13th chapter will be the battle, because I need a little more time to finish the last weeks of peace at camp and Olympus.

I woke up at exactly 10 minutes before 5. I sat up, carefully, to not wake Artemis up. While rubbing the sleep out of my eyes, I remembered Hermes's warning: Just make sure you're back before 5 in the morning.

"Damn it." I got up from the bed, still careful not to wake my bestfriend up. I fixed myself so I wouldn't look like I just got out of bed. I regretted having to leave without letting Artemis a note, so I left a note saying:

Hey Arty,

By the time you read this, I'd be back in camp. Good morning, by the way. I'm sorry I didn't say goodbye before I left, I just didn't want to wake you up from your beauty sleep. :D Don't worry, I'll go there again. . .soon.

Kelpy

P.S. If you're wondering why I had to go back so early in the morning, ask Hermes when he gets back there. He knows.

At 4:58a.m. I left Olympus and teleported back to camp, appearing by the pine tree. I looked around for Hermes.

"What took you so long, Carter?" A familiar voice said behind me. I turned and saw Hermes.

"Hermes. Sorry, I was really tired and-" I was cut off when he held up a hand.

"Yeah, yeah, I know. Just get back to your cabin, before someone wakes up and doesn't find you there."

"Right. Thanks and bye, Hermes!" I half-yelled, and he waved goodbye then flew off. I ran as fast as I could to the cabin, opened the door ever so quietly, and sneaked to my bunk before anyone woke up. I sat down on the bed, my face in my hands, trying to look tired. It wasn't hard, since the run from the tree to the cabins is pretty tiring. I looked at my watch, it read 5:00a.m.

Pretty soon, Jenine woke up and yawned. She sat up, and was a bit startled to see me already awake. "Morning." She greeted in her sleepy voice.

I smiled. "Morning."

She stretched, then yawned again. "Why are you up so early? Usually you wake up at 6a.m." She asked, her voice changing from 'sleepy' to 'mildly awake'.

I shrugged. "My senses woke me up."

She stood up, then held out a hand. "Come on, let's take a walk by the beach. Perce won't wake up for another one hour or so, unless we wake him."

I took her hand, and we walked to the beach. We talked while we walked, and eventually sat down on the beach sand, with our shoes off so the waves lapped on our feet.

Jenine broke the silence. "You looked like you were awake a few minutes before I was."

My chest tightened. I can't tell her about me sleeping beside Artemis last night. "Well, like I told you, my senses woke me up a few minutes before you did."

"Then why didn't you go out or something?"

"I was, um, waiting for you to wake up. Then ask if you wanted to take a walk or something." I answered.

She nodded. "Okay." I breathed a sigh of relief. That was close.

Everything was quiet, except for the sound of the waves. Then Hannah Norway, from the Demeter cabin, came from behind us. I could just tell someone was behind us, then with my foresight I knew who it was; while my bestfriend didn't notice Hannah.

Hannah cleared her throat. We turned to look at her, and both of us raised an eyebrow that said Yeah?

"Your father is here." She informed us.

"Really?" I asked, a bit disapproving and unbelieving.

She nodded. "Okay. Hey, wait. What are you doing up so early in the morning?" I asked, curious and suspicious at the same time.

"Umm. .I watered the plants."

"Oh, okay." Then she went away. "Well then-" I stood up and brushed away the sand from my blue jeans -"let's go, shall we?" I said, holding out a hand to help Jenine stand up.

She brushed the sand off her jeans, too, and said "Finally, I get to see my dad."

I frowned, confused for awhile, then remembered that the two hadn't seen each other at all. "Yeah, 'cause that's the jerk that he is."

Her face softened with sympathy. "Carter, go easy on him. You know he's been-"

"Busy. Yeah, I know." I said, then looked at her as if to tell her we should drop the subject. She nodded and we strolled through camp, looking for Poseidon. We were nearing the pine tree, then I grimaced when I saw my father. Out of the corner of my eyes, I saw a wide smile spread across my sister's face, she was clearly happy to finally see Poseidon. I, on the other hand, had the opposite feeling.

"Father." I tried to keep the bitterness out of my voice.

He turned around to face us, and greeted, "Ah, Carter. Jenine." He then walked to us and held out his arms, Jenine went and hugged him. I stayed in my place, and soon I heard some kids- they were probably my siblings -yell, "DAD!"

I turned and saw Michael, Emma, Karl, and a sleepy Percy rubbing his eyes while following them a little far behind. I smiled, amused at the sight of my brother. But the smile faded away quickly when I turned and saw my father hugging the rest of his children. When they were done, I asked, "Father. What do they owe to this. . . surprise visit?"

Poseidon had a slight hint of hurt in his eyes when I said 'they' instead of 'we', but answered, "Well, besides from wanting to see my kids. . .I need to talk to you about something important."

I knew it was about the battle with Kronos, so I nodded. My brothers and sisters then walked to Cabin #3 to give us privacy. Poseidon and I walked while we talked.

"Carter, I know that the battle is going to be tough one, possibly tougher than the Second Titanomachy." He said. "And I want my kids to be safe."

"Then give them their blessing. I ain't gonna need it, because we can't die anyways; and Percy is invincible." I reasoned out.

He nodded as if to say he already thought of that, but something was holding him back. "Yes, just like Athena and Ares, I can give a blessing that will keep them safe from harm. However, I apparently can only give that blessing to three people each every decade. (Pleeeeease ride along with this part. It's important for the next. . . event. Just pretend it's another one of Zeus's rules, to make sure the gods don't over-use it, or something like that.) And even before your sister Jenine came, all the gods knew something was wrong. . like something bad was going to happen soon. So I gave my blessing to your three siblings, Karl, Emma, and Michael. I didn't know I'd meet your sister's mother at the time."

I felt my heart turn to lead. "So Jenine has a higher chance of. . .dying?"

He looked down and nodded.

I stopped in my tracks. "What the Hades, Dad? You said so yourself, you wanted your kids to be safe and all that. Then why, why didn't you give her your damn blessing?"

"It's one of Zeus's laws."

I was about to argue more, but an idea popped into my mind. "Dad, I have an idea. But I need to talk to Uncle Zeus first."

His eyes narrowed, bu eventually let me go. He went back to his palace via the beach (we'd been walking near the beach awhile ago), and I ran to my cabin. I saw Jenine sitting on her bunk, and I approached her.

"Jenine?" She looked up. "I, um, need to go talk to Uncle Zeus."

"Breakfast is going to start in 30 minutes, Carter."

I thought about that. "Don't worry, I'll be back before you know it." Then I zapped to the Empire State Building. I went in and got the key from the guard, and within seconds was in Olympus.

I walked through the streets, and demigods who saw me bowed in respect. I saw Hermes flying away, and I waved. I finally got to the throne room, and called, "Zeus?"

Soon after I said it, Zeus appeared in his throne in a flash of light. "Yes, Carter?"

"Um, I have something to tell you." I said.

The sky god narrowed his eyes. "I sense it is important, and possibly needs the whole council for discussion."

A lump formed in my throat. If the Olympians were to go here, then that would mean Artemis would hear the whole conversation. I gulped before speaking again. "Very well, Lord Zeus. Whatever you think is best."

Zeus made thunder boom loudly in the sky, probably a signal for the twelve Olympians to come here. After three minutes, 11 bright lights alternatively flashed who were Hera, Poseidon, Demeter, Ares, Athena, Apollo, Artemis(who was a bit shocked to see me here), Hephaestus, Aphrodite, Hermes(who was probably disturbed from his delivery service), and Dionysus(who must've been happy to get out of camp); all the Olympians in one place.

I gulped, suddenly afraid to speak. Fortunately, Zeus said something to explain why I was here, which gave me enough time to gather my nerves. Zeus then motioned for me to start.

I took a deep breath."Uncle Zeus, we gods can pass on our immortality to people, right? I mean, temporarily?"

Zeus narrowed his eyes, wondering where this was going, but nodded. I continued. "Well, awhile ago my father Poseidon told me he wishes to keep his kids safe. However, due to some rules, he is limited to give his blessing to only three people. And now, my sister has a, um, higher chance of. . .dying."

Zeus raised an eyebrow, showing that he was starting to realize where this was headed. "Why have you told us this, Sparrows? Surely it isn't just for some silly storytelling, is it?"

"Lord Zeus, I wish to give my immortality to my sister Jenine Brewer." Everyone was stunned. Artemis, Apollo, Hermes, and Poseidon froze in their thrones with wide eyes. On the other hand, Zeus was in deep thought about this, and I sincerely hoped he was considering it.

After a few minutes of silence, my father got over the shock and bellowed, "Absolutely not! You can NOT do this, my daughter!"

Anger boiled inside me. "Fine, then let Zeus do it." Poseidon stared at me in horror, now realizing I was completely and dead serious about giving my immortality. (A/N: Again, pleeeeeease ride along with another of my 'made-up rules of Zeus'. It's essential for the story plot. Let's just pretend that only their godly parents can give or take away their kids' immortality. However, if that parent does not agree but Zeus finds it considerable, he will do it himself. )

Zeus looked at his brother, then at me. "It shall be done." He pointed his finger at me, and spoke an Ancient Greek curse that would probably do what I wanted to happen.

"NO!" Artemis shouted, and Zeus stopped speaking. I looked at her, and somehow knew what she was going to say. "Why? Why do you have to do this, Carter?"

I looked at her with sad eyes. "It's the only way to make it up to her. I've been unfair with her, Artemis. Sure, I'm at camp training her and the kids, but I'm not really there because. . .nowadays, I've been spending more time with you than her, despite the fact that we've been speanding all of the time we have with each other for two centuries."

Artemis looked pained and teary-eyed, but didn't say anything else. I got the feeling she was trying hard to hold back her tears, and didn't speak because if she did, the tears might fall out.

I'm sorry, Arty, I told her telepathically. I really am. But I have to do this. She looked away, biting her quivering lower lip.

Zeus apparently thought of something while we were talking. "Very well then, assuming you survive the war, I shall give it back to you right away." Then he pointed his finger and spoke the curse again.

"Wait." Poseidon said, and Zeus looked at him in annoyance.

"This shall be the LAST interruption, or else!" Zeus thundered. "I still have my duties to attend to, and so do all of you. Now, brother, make it quick so we can get this over with."

Poseidon nodded, then looked at me. "My daughter, know that if you do this for your sister's safety. . .you will be the one at risk. You're practically giving your life for her."

"Well, isn't that what you wanted? To keep your kids safe? Besides, Dad, are you underestimating my strength? I think 200 years of training will pretty much keep me alive. Don't you?" I said, forcing myself to be calm, but my fists were clenched and trembling from fury. I couldn't believe my own father wouldn't believe in me. But when it comes to Percy. . .Woah, calm down. Don't let the anger come to you now. The last bit of sanity in my brain said. Not in front of all the Olympians. Calm down. Shake off the 'Percy and Poseidon' thoughts.

Poseidon was a bit taken back with my answer, and looked down at the floor without answering. Zeus took advantage of the silence and spoke the curse that would take away my immortality and over to my sister. Soon, the same green light that made me a god. . .turned me back to a normal half-blood child of Poseidon. Zeus put down his finger, and let his arm rest on the armrest on his throne. I, who was hovering 2 feet from the air earlier, fell to the floor. I sat up, dazed. I shook myself out of the trance-like state I was in, and stood up. I saw a shocked Poseidon with his jaw dropped, unable to speak. Looking over at the goddesses' side of the room, I saw Artemis brush a few tears from her cheek, but they kept trickling down.

Zeus stood. "Very well. This meeting is adjourned. You may go." 7 bright lights simultaneously flashed, and soon the only ones left were me, Zeus, Poseidon, Hermes, and the twins.

Zeus was about to go, but apparently remembered something. "Carter, may I remind you, that the only things that your sister got from this was immortality and your advanced aquakinesis. You still have your foresight."

I smiled. "Thanks Uncle Zeus." He nodded, and a lightning bolt struck the floor, and he was gone.

"I must go. We'll talk. . .sometime again, Carter." Poseidon said, and vanished through thin air.

Hermes stood, and took a shaky breath. He approached, and put a hand on my shoulder. "That was an. . .unbelievable thing that you did. I cannot believe half-bloods can be so. . . .sacrificial for their loved ones' lives."

I sighed. "Hermes, you know it was just my fatal flaw talking awhile ago."

Hermes smiled. "Personal loyalty, yeah. I know. But I also know you wouldn't have done that if that was just an impulsive act or something. I know you, Carter. I know you wouldn't do stuff if you aren't entirely sure about it."

"Oh yeah? Then how the Hades do you explain last night?" I argued, referring to our little 'sneaky plan'. (If you don't know what Carter is talking about, which is nearly impossible, then read the previous chapter.)

"Well, that's different. That was based on. . .you know, circumstances and careful planning."

I scoffed. "Huh. Well, if you consider almost getting caught 'careful planning'." I said sarcastically.

Hermes laughed. "Well, then, I should get going. I still have some deliveries to make." Then as he revealed his true form, I averted my eyes, because I wasn't a god anymore and I would get disintegrated if I didn't do it. He was gone when I looked again.

I smiled, but it was swept away from my face when I saw Artemis on the floor, crying, while her brother was trying to comfort her. I walked closer, and caught Apollo's eye.

Why the Hades can't you get her to calm down? I asked him telepathically. He rubbed his sister's back to soothe her from her tears.

She won't let me. He replied, looking at me sadly. You're the only one who can break into her walls now.

What? So it really is serious, huh? I mean, you're usually the one who manages to calm her down.

Well, I don't know. Ever since you guys have been bestfriends, it's a bit harder for me to help her. He said, with a hint of jealousy in his voice.

I suddenly felt guilty. He was right, ever since me and Artemis became close he seemed out of place sometimes. Hey, dude, sorry if I'm kinda replacin' you as your sister's 'comforter', or whatever you call it.

Hey, cuz, no worries. I mean, it isn't everyday she meets someone like you. And, um. . .the 'comforter' thing? It sounds like the thing you put in a bed. He said, standing up while I kneeled next to her.

Thanks, Apollo. He nodded, and I averted my eyes as he disappeared in a flash of golden light.

I rubbed Artemis' back to soothe her. "Hey, hey. Don't cry. Look, if it's about the choice I made, I'm sorry. I just. . .you know why." I said, trying to soothe and apologize at the same time.

"N-No. I'm the one who should be sorry. I know we've been unfair to your sister. It's just, I can't help but miss you when you're not around, because I'm used to it." She said, which surprised me.

"Well then, why are you crying? You know I hate seeing you sad, much less to see you cry. It makes me sad, too, and angry at whoever did this to you. Makes me want to punch their lights out." I said, trying to get the answer out of her.

"Why do my bestfriends have to be so protective?" Artemis asked, taking notice of the last statement.

I smiled. "Well, me and Apollo have a protective side. Everyone does, Arty, and it comes out whenever someone or something hurts a person they love."

She smiled. I remembered that I needed to ask why she was crying, and I frowned. "Arty, why are you crying?"

She looked down, and tears started trickling down her cheeks again. "Because I know I could lose you in the war. I mean, I know you have 200 years of training and all that. . .Zoe Nightshade had 2000 years of training, and she still couldn't defeat her father."

"He was a Titan! You can't ex-"

"You'll face many more in the war, Carter. And you know it. I wouldn't stand it if you got hurt." Artemis said, her voice full of concern. "I mean, I'm not underestimating you or anything, but hey, a lot of things could go wrong in the war. Any second you put your guard down, I doubt Kronos will pass up the chance of sending someone to attack you."

A smile formed on my lips. No one had been this concerned about me. "Arty, relax. I'll be fine. I promise."

Artemis looked up, her eyes still teary. "I know. But please. . .bathe in the Styx. It'll help keep you safe."

I grimaced, disapproving of the idea.

Artemis felt my disapproving-ness and said, "Please? For me? At least my mind will be more calm and less worried."

I hesitated for a second, but then thought, Why not? If it's gonna make her happy, then sure, I'll do it. I mean, I got to be fair and do stuff for both of my bestfriends right? Gotta be fair.

I sighed. "Okay. I'll do it."

Her face lit up. "Thank you." She hugged me, then when she let go, she said, "Oh, hey, isn't breakfast starting in a few minutes at camp?"

My instincts confirmed it. I had around 15 minutes before Chiron blew the horn. "Crap. How am I supposed to get there fast? I can't teleport anymore."

Then Apollo appeared beside me. "I'll take you. Come on, before someone gets suspicious."

We both stood up, and we said our goodbyes. Then Artemis zapped out of the throne room, probably to her Hunters.

"I'll zap you a few feet from the tree, okay? You can make it from there to the pavilion." Apollo said.

I raised an eyebrow. "I'm not immortal anymore, Apollo. I'll get tired easily."

"Fine. By the pine tree." I nodded, and we zapped out of Olympus and appeared by Thalia's pine.

"Thanks, Apollo." He nodded and was about to leave, but remembered something.

He took something out of his pocket - a blue ring with a blue trident on a round base in the middle. "Here." He said, handing it over.

Hahahahhahaha! Now from who could that ring be? Just watch out for the next chapter! Oh, and please review! Anyone who does will get virtual food! XD