Hello everyone,

I have a lot to say sorry for for the long wait between chapters. So I would like to just say SORRY! But I do have an exuces for my lack of updating. I destroyed both, my lap-top and desktop in the same week. Bad thing was that I've lost the chapter i was planning posting. But now I'm back and I will make up the for the time that was lost. I will admit that this chapter is a bit shorter than usual but its the transition piece that i need to set up the rest of the story. So please read and enjoy, but don't forget to REVIEW!

Thanks again for your support guys,

Take-It-Easy

"Percy look out," Ty said as he jumped forward and blocked a fire attack from Ares. Percy kicked back the Spartan he was fighting and turned towards Ares who was smiling.

"Good team work," Ares said as he watched Ty pat out his shoulder that was still aflame. "Now I believe it is time to show me your powers!"

With that Ares launched forward in a series of attacks that put both Ty and Percy on the defensive. Ty spun his stave releasing a blast of wind that pushed Ares back just enough for them to take the offensive. Percy launched a beam of water out of his palm that struck Ares in his chest. Ares was launched in the air but disappeared in a puff of smoke. Ares reappeared behind the two and kicked them both across the arena. Percy and Ty both picked themselves off the ground and looked over at Ares who had a grin on his face.

"I have to say you guys are getting good," Ares said as he looked down at his shirt. It was completely destroyed from the blast that Percy delivered. "I have a new plan. Percy you and I are going to do some side training while Ty…"

"Damnit," Ty said as the gong filled the arena. "Spartans again?"

"Enjoy," Percy said with a grin. "At least you don't deal with Ares."

"I heard that," Ares said looking down at the two boys. "Let's hurry. Today will be your last day if you get a good grasp on what I'm about to show you. Oh and Ty I want you to keep you power up for as long as you can while fighting. Push yourself to your limit then more."

"I'm going to have so much fun," Ty said as he exploded in a blue aura and flew towards the oncoming Spartans.

Percy watch as the Spartans started to fall as Ty moved quicker than the eye could see. Percy and Ty where now at the point that they rivaled the gods with their power and fighting skills. They made the perfect team; Ty was quick and lethal while Percy was brute force. The Spartans that gave them so much trouble only a week ago now where just warm ups for the training they had to endure with Ares. Percy turned towards Ares as they walked into a room that he never been in before.

Percy's jaw dropped when he entered. He hasn't seen any trees or plants in the time he started training with Ares. Percy felt like he was walking into the Amazon rainforest. Percy felt the heat from what felt like the sun and even heard the chirps of birds and insects. Percy turned to Ares who sat down in a clearing and motioned for Percy to follow. Percy sat across from him and Ares looked up at the trees.

"I'm about to teach you something that will be very important in the upcoming fights," He said as he pointed to the small plant that was between them.

"Ok," Percy said as he looked down at the plant.

"Percy plants are ninety percent water," He said slowly. "You need water to improve your strength and stamina. When on the battle field you won't always be lucky enough to be by a body of water. So what I'm going to teach you will benefit you greatly. Percy close your eyes and concentrate on the plant."

"Ok," Percy said as he closed his eyes. Percy lowered his head as he felt his mind reach out. He could see and feel the water inside the plant moving and flowing freely. Percy smiled at the thought.

"Now pull out the water Percy," Ares said. Percy opened his eyes and watched the water being pulled out of the plant and hover over Percy's hand. Percy watched the small amount of water hover over his hand. He looked up at Ares who stood up and smiled.

"Now do it to every plant in this room," Ares said as he started to walk out. Percy looked down at the plant that was now dead and then turned to Ares.

"But wont all the plants die," Percy asked with a bit of concern.

"Yes but it's a necessary sacrifice," Ares said as he turned to Percy. "You know that you can do this to any organism that has water in it."

"You're talking about other humans, aren't you?" Percy said standing up and letting the water fall to the ground. Ares didn't say anything just nodded. "I can't do that they will die!"

"You are about to fight a war against an enemy that will not only show you no mercy but will also destroy everything you hold dear. And you are afraid of killing people!" Ares said as he spat on the ground. "You wanted the training to stop this monster now I'm giving you a way to keep yourself from tiring and taking out a few enemies at the same time."

"This doesn't feel right," Percy said more to himself than to Ares. Ares walked over and did something uncharacteristic. He put a hand on Percy shoulder and smiled.

"When is taking someone's life ever right?" Ares asked looking into Percy's eyes.

"I will do as you ask but I will only do this on plants," Percy said. "I will not use this on another human being."

"Just the fact that you know you can but don't will make you a true opponent to fight," Ares said as he turned towards the door.

Percy turned and sat in a meditative state and closed his eyes. A half hour later the once green jungle was now a pool of water with Percy under it. Percy opened his eyes and smiled.

"You know they've been gone for almost three days," Thalia said as she paced back and forth in front of Annabeth's bed. "We need them back before we are attacked."

"They are not going to attack us anytime soon," Annabeth said as she continued to draw out designs for Olympus. "Helios has retreated his army back for some reason. We are still waiting on Hermes to let us know what they are up too now. While Poseidon has kept Oceanus at bay."

"What do you mean Helios has pulled his army back?" Thalia said as she stopped her pacing.

"Just what I said," Annabeth said looking up from her papers. "There is something not right about it so they have Hermes following up on it. They want to get as much information as possible."

"That's good to hear," Thalia said as there was a loud bang and there standing in the Athena cabin was Athena herself.

"Hello daughter," She said flatly. Annabeth looked up at her mom and smiled. "Where's the fish?"

"He is training mother how may I help you?" Annabeth said standing up and walking over to her.

"I'm afraid we found out why Helios has pulled out his army back," Athena said as sat down on Annabeth's bed. "That stupid, stupid, stupid man!

"What are they planning?" Annabeth asked walking over to her mother. Her mother sighed and looked up at the two of them.

"Welcome Helios," Said a cocky voice from his palace. "I hope the passage was ok?"

"Everything is fine," Helios said as he sat down across from the God of Death himself. "How are things Hades?"