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It was getting lonely on first watch.

All the snakes ever did was lay there and roll over. Everyone once in a while, they would mumble something in their sleep, and I could almost believe they were real humans! After around forty-five minutes or so, I realized I had no idea how much time had passed. As long as Carter didn't ask me what time it was, everything would be fine.

I had no idea how long Carter slept when he woke up, " Morning, sunshine!" I tried to sound upbeat.

Carter rubbed his eyes, " Is it really morning? I don't think I could have slept that long. " Oh no! He asked! I had to think of an answer, quick, " Nope. Don't think so. After all, I left in the morning to get the book, " I totally forgot I grabbed the book before the bookstore exploded, " We've been chasing those things since then. Which means this is just the middle of the evening." Way to go Jackson! Carter seemed pleased with the random tumble of words that came out of my mouth.

In fact, he was so pleased, he volunteered for the next shift( Like he had a choice!). All I could say was, " Thanks, man. " Then I collapsed on the bed and I was out like a light.

Of course, my dreams only take over when I'm usually in a stressful situation, but this time I was hoping for dreams and I was in a stressful situation so I just doubled my chances! I got my wish, though, and my journey was on its way.

The dream didn't start too vivid, but as it progressed, it got better and better. I was in a huge tunnel. In fact, it reminded me of the cavern we were in. My instincts told me, though, that I was in the same place.

" Son of Poseidon, I presume? " Whatever that was echoed through the large room. It was deep and confident much like my dad or Zeus, and it had an accent, " Yea! So what? And who are you?" " You've got heart, young demigod. If it weren't for the fact that you were Greek, I would personally train you. " " Thanks I'm flattered, but you still haven't told me who you are."

Apparently he found that funny, " Hahaha! You're patience has been unrewarded until now, I will tell you my name. My name is Paravataksha, 'Wielder of Vaiduryakanti: Bringer of Earthquakes! "

After all this time, I still didn't know what he was because he was hiding in the shadows, " Now that I know who you are, what are you? Why don't you come out here and show me your face!" " You're confidence has yet to waver. I am a nāga chief. R.o.y.a.l.t.y ! " What did he say? Nāga? I've never heard of that..." You said that your sword causes earthquakes, am I right?" " Yes, you are. I know what you are thinking, and no, I'm not in any way related to Poseidon. Entirely different mythology subject. "

At least that was cleared up, but what was I going to do about him. I still didn't know if he was the enemy or not. He hasn't shown any hostility to me yet so maybe he is a good guy. " I understand you are following my kinsfolk, and I suggest you turn around and go home. " Bad guy alert!

" I don't think so. We came here to do something and we're gonna finish it! You can either stand in our way or you can surrender peacefully and go away."
" I could say the same to you. Except I have a proposition. If you surrender yourself to me and let me teach you. I will let your African Egyptian go free. You could have power that you never knew you had! Plus your companion lives to see another day! But I must warn you, this deal is now and only now. If you decline, I understand, but you will be crushed by my own fist. "

The deal sounded to good to be true. We wouldn't have to fight and I get a free training session! But then I remembered: This wasn't just about me. There was Annabeth, Grover, Mom, Chiron, Paul, Nico. Everyone. I was doing this to protect everyone. Get your head out of the clouds, Jackson!

" As seductive as your offer was, I don't accept. You can ask anyone I know. I've never been crazy about power, and I send tribute Zeus that I never will. " I stomped my foot to show that I'm going to stand my ground.

" Well said, Son of Poseidon. You truly have a brave heart, and would have made the perfect student for my teachings, both mentally and physically. It pains me to say this, but I WILL SEE YOU ON THE BATTLE FIELD PERSEUS JACKSON!" Then I heard the butt of a blade hitting the ground and the sound resonated throughout the cavern.

I then remembered that he said his sword causes earthquakes. " This is going to sting a little!" The roof of the cavern collapsed as a surge of energy rumbled in the little space that I had. Suddenly, I was outside of my body. I was watching as my body ran away from the collapsing roof.

It didn't matter, though, because there was nowhere to go so running was useless! I ran and I ran until I tripped over something: Carter.

He was cut up everywhere and he was barely breathing. He reached out his hand, " P-Pe-Percy.." My body was about to reach down and help him up when a chunk of the roof fell and collapsed on Carter. Blood splattered all over my body. I scrambled away and tried to continue to run the best I could.

I kept running. Then I ran into the room of my worst nightmare. The bodies of all of my loved ones were sprawled all over the floor, dead.

Looking around, I found Annabeth. There were red streaks in her blonde hair from blood splatter. I tried to cradle her head, but her head just kept slipping out of my grip. I found my mom next to her. There were dried tears running down her face. Paul was right next her; they were holding hands.

My body broke down. The sight of all my family and loved ones were dead because of my frailty, of my over confidence. BECAUSE OF ME!

I sobbed until the roof crushed my friends one by one and eventually it got to me.

" PERSEUS JACKSON! YOU'VE MADE THE WRONG CHOICE..." Laughter. Cold, hard, and venomous his laughter ran through my veins.

His laughter was all I could hear over my grief stricken screams until my dream ended.

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