Zaiden's POV
After we got to the entrance of the cave we had to stop. Jade still hadn't gotten used to shadow travel. She throws up after wards and needs about two minutes to get herself ready. Bell took look out because she didn't want anyone else taking it. Why? I don't know but you can never win an argument with her.
You good? I asked Jade
Yeah. She told me and I helped her up
I looked around and Bell wasn't around.
Bell? I asked
I didn't get an answer.
Arabella? Where did you go? I called for her
Jade and I walked towards the corner she was at and she still wasn't there. We walked to the other corner and looked. She wasn't there but there were some Demigods standing guard. We went back behind the corner.
Where do you think she is? Jade asked me
Right here. I heard Bell say then became visible in front of us
She was holding a Yankees cap in her hands.
Where did you come from? I asked
That's Annabeth's cap. Jade said
Yep she let me have it. Bell told her
How far did you get? I asked her
Not that far. You guys came looking for me so I had to turn back. She told us
Okay I have an idea. Jade told us
What is it? I asked her
You and I will create a distraction while Bell sneaks in using the cap. She told us
That might work. Bell told her
Yeah I mean there are only two of them. I told them
You guys sure you will be okay? Bell asked us
Yeah you have two of the best fighters at camp on your side. I think we will be fine. Jade told us
Okay ready? She asked us
Yeah. We said and she put on the cap
Jade and I charged in and started attacking.
Ari's POV
I went running through the cave doors trying not to bump into anyone. More and more demigods and monsters came pouring out of the door. I walked through and got hit with a burst of wind. It almost blew off the hat. I looked back and seen Jade knocked out and Zaiden protection her. I took off the cap and stuffed it in my pocket. Zaiden was hit from behind and fell forward.
Where is she? The guy asked
Who? Zaiden asked
The guy put his knife to Zaiden's throat.
Where is Arabella? If you don't tell us I will kill you. The guy said
I froze.
I don't know where she is. Zaiden told him
He punched Zaiden in the gut. That made me mad.
I will give you one more chance. Where is she? He asked again
I don't know. Zaiden told him
The guy swung up ready to bring the knife down.
Stop! I screamed and the ground started shaking.
I calmed down when the guy stopped. They all looked at me.
You're looking for me. Let them live and you can have me. I told them
Take them to the prison sell with the other one. The guy said with a smile. Leave her with me for a minute.
Zaiden picked up Jade and started walking. He looked back at me.
I love you. He mouthed to me
I love you to. I mouthed back
The door closed and I was left with this guy.
Well that was Easier than I thought it was going to be. He told me
Sure it was. I said
Aww now come on Bell don't be so hateful. He told me
Don't. Call. Me. That. I spat at him
You've got a temper now don't you. He said taking a step closer.
Step any closer and you will be in a lot of pain. I told him
He took a step towards me. I round kicked him in the face. He got up a little quicker than I thought and punched me in my face.
Now who is in pain? Time for you to see your friends. I will be back later to take you to see her. He told me and grabbed my fore arm. He took me to the cage and I saw Zaiden, Jade and the guy I seen from my dream but Jade and the other guy were out like a light. When Zaiden seen my face he looked way beyond pissed. He stepped away from the door so I could get in. The guy shoved me in and I almost fell.
I will be back later. The guy said locking the door and left.
Are you okay what did he do to you? Zaiden asked me inspecting my face.
He just hit me in the face. How bad does it look? I asked him
You're going to have a nasty bruise and that guy is going to be seeing my grandfather soon. He said and pulled me into a hug
I'm sorry. I told him
You should have just kept going I would have been fine. He told me
I couldn't watch you die. I told him
That's so sweet. I heard someone say and seen the guy leaning on the wall. He still had his eyes closed.
Who are you? Zaiden asked him putting me behind him
I should be asking who you are. So you tell me first. The guy said
My name is Zaiden Di Angilo. Zaiden told him
The guy opened his eyes in shock. I felt Zaiden get stiff when he seen his eyes.
No way it can't be. I've only been down here a few hours at most. The guy said pushing off the wall
I told you! I told Zaiden
What's going on? Jade asked waking up
I just proved Zaiden wrong. I told her gesturing to my dad.
No way you're Percy Jackson. Jade said. Am I dead or something? She asked
No Jade far from it. Athena always has a plan. I told her holding up my cap
Where did you get Annabeth's cap? My dad asked
From Annabeth herself. I told him finally coming into view.
I could tell he was shocked when he seen me.
No way I couldn't have been down here that long. It's only been hours. Percy said
Try fifteen years. I told him
That long? Gods Annabeth is going to kill me. He said
She already thinks you're dead so does everyone else. Zaiden told him
Arabella lets go you have a meeting with her and if I were you I wouldn't keep her waiting. The guy said
I slipped the cap to Zaiden. I took a deep breath and looked at my dad.
We'll talk more later. I told him
Let's go I don't have a year to wait. The guy said
I walked out of the cell afraid I wouldn't go back. I looked back at Zaiden.
Love you. I mouthed to him
Love you too. He mouthed back
The guy led me down a long hallway. There was a lot of noise coming from a doorway but we walked past it. We kept walking till the end of the hall way to a door. He opened it and there was a lady sitting there. She had black hair and cold stone silver eyes. She watched me as I walked down towards her.
Why hello Arabella. It's nice to finally meet you in person. She told me when we stopped in front of her
Yes, who are you? I asked her
Who I am doesn't matter it's who you are that matters. She said stepping out of her thrown.
I think it would be proper for you to tell me who you are so I can address you. I told her
That's the thing young Arabella. She told me walking around me. I don't want you to address me.
I watched her as she walked around me. She eyed every part of me analyzing me.
So how are you and what's his name...oh Zaiden... How are you and Zaiden doing? She asked me
I froze when she mentioned him.
What all do you know? I asked her
More than you know. She told me
Percy is alive! What do you think will happen next? Let me know. -Thalia