Hey everyone thanks for the reviews, like I always said. I really appreciate it. also, sorry that I haven't put any action in the last 2 chapters or so. This chapter will have action, as well as the rest or so I planned. Anyway, like always enjoy

Percy's POV

As the waitress was about to leave, the whole restaurant shook. Everyone that was in the diner immediately stopped what they were doing and then turned to where it came from and all I saw was red. As it subsided, I noticed that it was a motorcycles headlight that glared a very red color. It had flames all over it and two shotgun holsters on either side. The man on the bike had a red muscle shirt, black jeans and a black leather jacket, which of course had flames on it and had dark red shades on. he also had a knife strapped to his belt. You want to know something weird though. I could have sworn that I have heard that motorcycle before, but I can't put my finger on it. Not only the bike, but I feel that I have seen the biker's face from somewhere, but once again; I can't put my finger on it.

When the biker entered the diner, a hot, dry wind blew throughout the place; which made absolutely no sense since it was a beautiful day, minus the dark grey clouds. Everyone else rose as if they were hypnotized The biker simply waved his hand dismissively and they returned to what they were doing, acting as if nothing happened. the waitress just blinked rapidly, as if someone took her away from reality. She asked us again, with the same tone I mind add and the same expression as before (it was as if someone put a rewind button on her brain and then pressed it, creepy right)

''you kids got money to pay'' the biker just walked up to us and then he said

''it's all on me'' he had a dark, low voice that I swear I heard before that I have heard that voice before, like everything else. He then sat down next to Thalia, making her crowed by the window. He then turned back to the waitress, who was gasping at him in fear.

''why are you still here'' he said threateningly. The waitress just backed up a bit before she turned around really fast and sprinted to the kitchen.

The biker then turned to me. I couldn't see his eyes thanks to the red shades, but i had bad feeling swell up in my stomach. Anger, resentment, bitterness, hatred, etc. All I wanted to do was hit something, as hard as i can and pick a fight with anyone. He then gave me a cold grinned before he said

''so your old barnacle brain's son, huh?'' immediately i felt like I wanted to rip this guy's head off. Who does he think he is?

''what's it to you'' surprisingly, ace and I said that in unison. He just gave Ace a confuse look at first, but then his face changed as if he remembered something

'Guys this is-'' Annabeth said from beside me and then put her hands on mine. The bikers just raised his hand and then he smirked coldly

''S'okay'' he said ''I don't mind a little attitude, as long as you remember who's the boss. You know what I mean, don't you, little cousin''

Then it hit me why this guy looks so familiar. He had the exact same vicious sneer as some of the kids at camp gave me while I was there; the ones from cabin 5.

''your Clarisse's dad'' I said pointing towards him''your Ares, god of war''

The god of war just grinned, coldly and then took of his shades. His eye were red and looked like empty glowing pockets that glowed with miniature nuclear explosions. Now I have seen many gods, in fact I lived with them my whole life (along with Annabeth), but this guy was giving bad feeling than from I'm use too. the gods that I grown up with don't have this feeling around them as he does.

''that's right, punk. I heard that you broke the spear that I gave to her '' he said

''she had it coming'' I said truthfully. Ares just smirks before he started eating as well.

''probably. It's alright. I don't fight for me kids, they fight their own battles and how they use their weapons is up to them. As for why I am here, I heard that you were in town and I have a little proposition for you.'' He said as our food came.

The waitress came with our plates filled with pancakes eggs, hash browns, sausages and juice. We didn't hesitate; the moment that she put them down, we started eating like our life depended on it.

Ares gave her a few drachmas. The waitress nervously took the coins from his hands. She looked at Ares, when she noticed what they were, and then gave a confused expression

''But these aren't-'' she started to say, but she stopped herself when Ares took out a knife from his belt and then cleaned the side of it with his shirt. The waitress gulped loudly and then looked at him in fear.

''Is there a problem, sweetheart'' he said threateningly. she swallowed loudly again and then put the gold in her pocket and then left with the gold.

I could feel Annabeth tense us and was shaking in anger. I bet that I was the same, but if I was, I was doing a good job hiding it from the god. he puts the nife back into his belt and then turned to us with a vicious sneer.

''you can't do that'' i heard Bianca say from beside me. The god continued to sneer and then went to reply, but he got cut of by Robin

''you just can't threaten people like that. its wrong and really mean'' this time, Ares just chuckles before he turns towards them and said

''are you kidding? I love this country. Best place since Sparta. Don't you guys carry a weapon, well you should sweethearts. Dangerous world out there, for demigods like you. Which brings me back to my proposition? I need you guys to do me a favor '' Then the girls just glared at him and then leaned back on a chair with their hands crossed over their

''what favor could we do for a god that you can't do'' Zane said leaning back on the booth.

''Its 'nothing much really'' he started to say, but he got cut off by Thalia

''it's is 'nothing much' as you put it, then why can't you do it, yourself'' Ares just pretend to ignore her before he continued, but I could tell that he was getting angrier because the flare in his eyes shot up a bit

''to put it simply, i was on a...date with my girlfriend, but we were interrupted by something. I left my shield behind. I want you guys to go and get it.''

''why can't you go and get it'' I said harshly. The flare in the god's eye glowed a bit brighter. He didn't hesitate in replying

''why don't turned you into a cockroach and then step on you? Because I don't feel like it. A god is giving you a chance to prove yourself, Percy Jackson. Will you prove to be a coward'' he then leaned forward on the table, putting his weight on his elbow and put his hands together. ''or maybe you can only fight when there is a river or lake to run to, so that daddy can protect you''

I wanted to do two things to this guy. The first was that to tell him that I don't need to prove anything to him and I wanted to punch him in the face and break all of his teeth, but I could tell that he was expecting that, and I didn't want to give him any satisfaction. i also wanted to say that I don't need to prove absolutely anything to this guy, but i held my tongue. So I just leaned back, crossed my arms and glared at the god. out of the corner of my eye, I could see annabeth's cheek red in anger and was also glaring at Ares

''we aren't interested, we already got a quest'' she snapped

Ares eyes got even more hot and bright and vivid

'' Oh,I know all about your quest. When the bolt was first stolen, Zeus sent his best looking out for it: namely Apollo, Atremis, Athena, and me, naturally. If I couldn't find it'' he then licked his lips, as if the idea of the bolt made him hungry ''well... if I couldn't find it, then you guys have no luck. Either way, i am giving you guys the benefit of the doubt. After all, i am the one who gave the suspicion about old corpse breath

''you were the one who told Zeus that Hades stole the bolt'' Annabeth said with anger in her voice. I couldn't blame her. We have known Hades for a long time and we are great friends.

''sure. Framing someone else to start a war, easiest trick in the book. The three brothers have never trusted each other and always competing against each other. In a way, you guys got me to thank for your quest''

I wanted to say that they aren't like that anymore and that they trust each other completely now, but I held my tongue because he isn't suppose to know that, about our training I mean. my dad and his brothers decided in order to keep our secret for a while, they would have to act like they always would. always threatening war and acting paranoid to each other. Whats more is that when I ask them why they act that way when they with the other gods (that don't know about us), they said that they do for us, so that the others gods won't get suspicious.

''thanks'' i grumbled at Ares.

''hey, i am a generous guy. If you guys do my little job for me, I will give you guys a ride some money and some extra cloths and supplies for you and your friend.''

''we are doing fine on our own'' Thalia snapped at the god of war.

''yeah, right. No money, a truck with no gas and no money to refuel it, no clue what you are up against, yeah you are doing great'' he said sarcastically. We did know what we were up against, but we couldn't tell him that, now could we.

''the park is a mile west from here. You can't miss it. Look for the tunnel of Love ride

''what interrupted your date'' Annabeth said curiously. I roll my eyes at my girlfriend. I just knew she would ask that

''something scared you off?'' Ace and I said from behind us.

Ares bared his teeth in anger. I seen that threatening look on Clarisse. There was something false about it, though; like he was nervous.

''you guys are lucky that you met me, punks and not one of the other Olympians. They aren't as forgiving to rudeness and disrespect as I am. I will meet you guys here when you are done. Don't disappoint me.' then he snapped his fingers

After he said that, everything went black. When i woke up again, Annabeth was above me and Ares was gone. Grover then walked in. he looked around for us and when he found us, he saw me on the floor, with the others and then sprinted towards us.

After he helped all of us, we told him about our unpleasant encounter with the god of war. After we were done, Grover looked like he got punched in the face

''not good. Ares sought you out, you guys. This is not good at all'' he said sitting down next to us. I stared out the window and of course, the bike had disappeared as well.

Then i noticed that since he isn't here anymore, all of the bad feeling had been drained away. I realized at that moment that ares loves to mess around with emotion.

''it has to be a trick Percy'' my brother, Ace said rubbing his head as he gets up

''forget Ares. Let's just go'' Zane said as he helped me up.

''we can't'' Annabeth said ''look, I hate Ares as much as the next guy, but we just ignore a god, unless you want extremely bad fortune or want to die or both.''

I look at the food on the table, which didn't really seem appetizing anymore.

''why does he need us'' robin said sitting down on the table and started to eat

''yeah, why did he ask us for help when he can ask anyone else'' Bianca said doing the exact same thing.

''maybe the problem is that it requires brains'' Annabeth said in a matter-of-factly tone, like always. She then opened her mouth to continue, but I decided to show them that she isn't the only one with brains

''Ares has strength, but that is all that he has. Even strength has to bow to wisdom from time to time, which obviously doesn't have '' I said matter-of-factly tone.

The others just stared at me in awe, except for Annabeth, who just looked at me with pride. I gave her a smile and then she returned it

''umm guys'' I heard Bianca say. We turned to her all at once. she blushed a bit from all of the attention that she was getting, but as soon as it came, it disappeared and then he got more serious

''when Ares mention the water park, he sounded scared.'' She said dropping her empty plate.

''yeah, what would make the god of war run away? '' Robin continue as she also finished eating. I shrugged my shoulders before I grinned and I felt Annabeth grin from behind me

''we are just gonna have to find out'' the others just looked at us weirdly before they finished eating.

When we returned back to the van, I saw Nico sleeping the back corner leaning back and was sweating. Bianca got in and then shook his shoulder, waking him up. He sat up, rubbing his eyes. He looked around to see where we were and when he saw the food that Bianca brought, he immediately grabbed it and chowed it down.

''woah slow down man, it's not going anywhere'' zane said from behind me

I just stared at the childish boy before I reminded them that we need to leave now. Everyone nodded and then Nico nodded with food in his mouth.

''we need to get there fast, so have to take the short way'' annabeth said taking Thalia's and robins arms

I nodded before I grabbed Nico and Grover by the arm and Ace and Zane put a hand on my shoulder and Bianca did the same . Ace, Nico, Zane Bianca and robin looked confused, but Thalia and Grover just looked like they were about to throw up. Annabeth and I just grinned before everything went black.

The first i saw a really huge gate that might have once said WATERLAND, but the letters were smashed so it said WAT R A D. The gate had many padlocks and locks on the side of the door. I could see water slides tubes and pipes over the gate. I turned to everyone and everyone, other than Nico, Thalia and Grover were hugging their stomachs and were on the ground. I told them that it will go away in a sec and then they nodded.

''we have to do something about this gate, though'' i heard Annabeth said walking up to my side and slipping her hand into mine

I gave her a heartily smile, which she returned and then nodded before we turned to the gate. we started walking up to the gate, along with Annabeth, but I felt a hand on my shoulder. Annabeth and I turned to see a grinning Ace

''here let me. You guys need to save your strength anyway'' he said walking past us and cracking his knuckles.

Then he put a hand on the gate and then he closed his eyes, grinning like crazy. At first nothing happened, he just stood there with his eyes close. Annabeth gave me a confused look. I leaned towards her and whispered

''wait for it'' then she nodded and then she turned back to Ace.

Then it happened. Right around where his hands were turned ice white and then it spread throughout the gate. The air around him immediately felt really cold and whatever he was doing spread to his arm, making spikes appear on his arm. Then the gate began to crack and crack until it literally came falling down. When Ace opened his eyes, he just grinned and then he dusted the spike of his arm, like he was covered in dust. I turned to the others, who had their jaws dropped and was staring at Ace in awe. Annabeth on the other hands, just grinned for some reason, but it looked something like things just got more interesting. She kept staring at Ace with a competitive look and grinning. Ace just returned the grin before he laughed and walking inside. The other came back to the reality and then we followed Ace.

The park looked bigger on the inside than it did outside. There were a lot of shops and booths, but they were abandoned. There were some people, but they were doing janitor work and had really big headphones on. They didn't even noticed that the gate was gone and that 9 kids came storming in.

''okay guys what do we do know'' i said turning to Annabeth. She thought about it for a second before she said

''we should still together and look for the ride. It would better to stick together because if this is a trap, we have a better chance of escaping'' then we nodded quickly before i looked around.

All I saw was rides and pipes, like earlier. i couldn't find it, from here anyway.

''guys we need to move, we don't have all day'' ace said from behind me.

All i did was nodded and then started to walk, but after my first step; i heard some growling. We turned to see a really big hellhound right where the janitors were. It was a trap, I knew it. i took out riptide and I heard everyone else take out their weapons as well.

As I was about to charge, I saw someone run past me as full speed. I immediately knew that it was Zane because I saw him carry three swords. I was about to go help him out, but then he did something incredible. First, as Zane got close to the hellhound, it raised a paw and then thrust it downward like an axes Zane took out a sword and then intercept it and then push the paw to the side. Then he put the blade back into its cage and jumped really high in the air, using the winds. Then, as he was falling down, he closed his eyes and then put a hand on one of his sword. The hellhound growling at him before he raised another paw and attacked Zane with it. Then here comes the incredible part. As the hellhound was about to attack him, Zane disappeared into thin air for a second before he appeared beside the hellhound's head, with his sword halfway out. At first nothing happened and the hellhound just stood there. I could have sworn I saw him slice it up. Then the moment that he put back the sword all the way back into its case, the hellhound was cut in half and then exploded into dust. then he turned back to us grinning. All of us, except me Annabeth and ace, had their mouths dropped and were staring at him in awe. He just chuckles and then touched the tip of the case. They disappeared and turn into earrings and a ring. We just look at him in awe and then Nico ran up to him.

''that was so cool. How did you do that. can you teach me how to do that'' he said in a childish tone. I felt someone roll their eyes. I turned to it see Bianca shaking her head in disbelief.

''Guy, over here'' i heard someone yell from far away.

We immediately ran to where it came from. We saw robin pointing to a really big ride. It took me a while, but I finally was able to read the sign. It said THRILL RIDE OF LOVE.

''ok I will go in first to see if there is anymore monsters in there, you guys just wait out here'' I said as I stretched my arms.

''oh no you don't, you are not going in there alone, it could be a trap I am going with you'' I heard Annabeth say from beside me. When I turned to her, I was about to say that I don't need the help, but then I noticed that she was blushing bright red.

I gave her a confused look, but I decided to leave it at that because we didn't have time to argue. So I nodded and then she smiled. Then I felt someone put their hand on my shoulders. I turned to see Ace, who was smiling.

''oh no you don't, I am coming too'' he said cracking his knuckles. I was about to turn him down, but then I heard someone say

''yeah, we can't let you guys have all of the fun'' I turned to see Zane with a long curvy sword over his shoulders.

I sighed loudly, in defeat, crossed my arms and nodded, which got me a smirk from the both of them. I turned to the others to see who else was coming, but no one else volunteered. So I decided to leave it at that and then walked in, with the others behind me.

The first thing I saw was a river with pictures of cupid and hearts in the ceiling. I felt a little unconformable, but I had to deal with it. There was a big boat, big enough for 5-6 people and there was the letter ETA written on it. Right on one of the seats were a really big shield and a grey scarf. There also mirrors everywhere. No matter which way you look, you could see your reflection. Now I knew why Aphrodite and Ares picked this place. I could picture them making out while they were able to see the people they love the most; themselves.

''Eta. Why does that sound so familiar.'' Annabeth said crossing her arms over her chest and tilted her head to the side, tapping her foot. I knew that she was thinking hard because she always that when she thinks hard.

''it doesn't matter right now. Lets just find that goddamn shield and get the Hades out of here'' I said a bit harshly, getting in the boat. Annabeth didn't seem to mine because all she did was nodded.

Then i walked up to the seat where the scarf and the shield were. I went to pick up the shield, but I was stopped by the smell of perfume. The smell indescribable, but it smelled familiar. It smelled lemony, like the hair of Annabeth. I picked it up and I smiled dreamy. I went it to rub it on my face, but Annabeth ripped it out of my hands

''oh no you don't, seaweed brain. You stay away from that love magic'' she said putting the scarf in the air.

Then her eyes widen a bit and then it was her turn to smile dreamily and like me, she went to rub it on her face. Unlike me, she was aware of this, so she immediately stopped herself and then put it in her backpack. I just gave her a weird look and then when she noticed, she blushes and then shrugged her shoulders. I just shake my head and then she stuck her tongue out at me and then I laugh and then she joined.

''uhh, guys, not to interrupt anything, but can we just get the shield and leave'' Ace said impatiently.

''yeah seaweed brain, get the shield and lets go'' Annabeth said coming back to reality.

The moment that I touched the shield, I knew that we were in trouble. My hand broke through some sort of cobweb, but then I looked at a strand of it that was darker than the rest of it.

Then the seats exploded and a really big net appeared from under us and trapped us in the ceiling

We were all compressed together and the then I felt something go around my arms and ankles. Of course, it was enchanted rope. No matter how hard I try, they wouldn't break without hurting someone else. The others and I were trying to struggle, but we got nowhere, so we decided to leave it before we get hurt.

''great, how do we get out of this place'' I said impatiently

''Ace could you do what you did at the gate here'' Annabeth said turning to Ace. It was a great idea. I don't know why I didn't think of it, but right now it didn't matter. It was until Ace shook his head and then said

''sorry guys I can't. I could give you guys frostbite or something worse.'' Annabeth raised an eyebrow in confusion and so did I.

There was something different about ace than the rest of us. He gives this weird aura, not a bad one, but a weird one.

''what do you mean'' Annabeth said curiously.

Ace just, for whatever reason, laughs at her and Annabeth glared at him.

''you're a child of Athena, the godess of wisdom, and you still hasn't figured it out. its actually quite simple, its just plain i-'' he started to say but he got cut off by the sound of a man

''LIVE ON OLYMPUS IN ONE MINUTE, fifty-nine seconds, fifty-eight...'' then the two biggest cupid's heads pop opened and then video camera came out

''Hephaestus'' Annabeth yelled ''I am so stupid. Eta stands for 'H. Hephaestus made a trap to catch his Ares with his wife''

''we're gonna look like absolute fools'' Ace said from beside me.

''we got to get out of here'' Zane said loudly.

''and how do you suppose we do that with our hands and legs tied up, captain obvious'' Annabeth snapped at him. Surprisingly, Zane just grinned and said

''take out a sword and put it in my mouth'' Annabeth just looked at him like he was crazy, but did what he ask.

It took a while, with us being tied and all, but eventually; she got a sword and then put it in its mouth. Then he closed his eyes and then I felt something coming. i turned to the others and then i yelled

''DUCK'' then they did as they were told and I was right.

Immediately, a powerful slash erupted from Zane and attack everything around him. Not only did he cut the rope, but he also cut everything else around him. The walls, the mirrors, and basically everything else that was around us. On the bright side, he broke the cameras and the speakers, which meant that we aren't going to be broadcast on Olympus and look like absolute fools'as Ace put it. Then i remembered that we were about 50 feet in the air. I was about to help the others, when suddenly the water in the river exploded and then made a pillar of water. Then it turned ice white and then connected onto the walkway. When we landed on it, we didn't stop but slide down. As we were sliding down, i noticed that everything just got a lot colder. Then I knew what this was; it was ice. As we were sliding down, Annabeth took out a couple daggers and then threw them at the cupids. they broke as soon as they made contact and then, along with the speakers, feel into the water

The moment that we reached the ground, i heard gears and pulleys moved and crank. Immediately, really huge machines made out of celestial steel, had spindly legs and little pincer mouth. I immediately knew what they. They were mechanical spiders and an army by the look of them.

I heard Annabeth screamed from the top of her lungs beside me. then she backed up and then ran to me and then hid behind me. i could feel her trembling and shaking from behind me. I have never seen her like this, but then I remembered the story of Arachne that Athena taught me. That would explain everything, and since she can't help like this, i told her to run to the boat. She did what was told and then ran toward the boat; the others and I stayed though

Zane then took out all three of his swords and then put one of his mouth. Ace took out his sword that I gave him back at the lotus casino and Hotel. I took out riptide and my axe. Zane and Ace were the first to charge. As they got close to the mechanical spiders water came from the river and attacked them, well the one in the front anyway. Ace started to attack them with his hands. Normally, they wouldn't have been very effective, but every time that he threw a and used his sword, the spider turned to ice white and shattered. Then Zane jumped into the air and massacred them. He just kept cutting and cutting. Pieces of celestial bronze just appeared everywhere and some of them exploded. I did the same as Zane . I did all kinds of attacks, but i didn't use my powers because there was a slight chance that someone might be watching us. Annabeth on the other hand was too paralyzed to do anything but scream every time a spider came to her. Every time a spider came to her, i will the water, along with ace, to attack and to leave her alone.

We just kept attacking and attacking and it was working for a while, but eventually they were overwhelmed and outnumbered. Then, all of a sudden, they stopped and then I heard an alarm. Then they turned around and then started to jumped into each other.

I was confused at first, but then I realized what they were doing. Pieces and pieces were breaking apart and reconnection. It kept getting bigger and bigger. Eventually it made a man-made giant. It roar echoed throughout the ride and i bet the others heard it too.

Ace and Zane went to attacked it and they succeeded. The downside was that they didn't have any effect on the giant. It didn't even have a scratch and it took of the ice as if it was completely covered in dust. Then it swing its arm and attacked them both, sending them into the cement. They both groaned in pain. They were embodied to the cement, making a hole on the floor.

The giant went to another attack to finish the job, when suddenly I saw Annabeth run past me. She did a front flip and then her legs caught on fire. Afterwards, she intercepted the attack and made a dent in it, but that is all that it did. She didn't stop the attack, only change its target. As the boys were getting up, the watch Annabeth in awe and respect. Annabeth seemed fired up for some reason and I mean this literally. Fire was all over her body. I just smiled before I ran up to her and then put a hand on her shoulder. She then turned around and then gave a look that said sorry about earlier. i am better now. Then i nodded and then we turned back to the giant

''we don't have to time to deal with this'' Annabeth said putting a leg in the air

''yeah, so we have to go all out'' I said throwing riptide and my axe to the ground.

Then we charged at full speed. Halfway there, the giant threw a punch with its giant hands, but I and Annabeth jumped into the air, using the winds of course. Then i willed myself to jump toward him and Annabeth did the same, only she went a little higher.

The moment we got close to it, lightning came down and attacked the giant in the stomach and then, I gather all of the force that I could muster and then punched the thing in the stomach, in the exact same place where the lighting hit breaking a lot of gears. Annabeth did the same; she did many 360 turns and then threw a really powerful kick to the neck, cracking it, only her leg was on fire.

The giant started to make cracking sounds and then it feel started to fall back but it held it's ground. immediately, Annabeth jumped into the air and then kicked it in the face and as for me, i willed the water to grab it around the waist and to pull. this time, the mechanical giant fell backwards and broke through the wall. it still wasn't beaten. so Annabeth and I decided to do something amazing. we both will ourselves to go up really high in the air and then we started to fall. as we were falling, Annabeth did 360 spins and her leg caught on fire, making her look like a wheel of flames. i just grinned at how much we have gotten stronger during this quest before I focused on the power of Zeus within me. Lighting then came from the sky and attacked my arm, making my hands sizzle with lighting. then we both attacked the thing in the stomach and then, it exploded into a million pieces. before it exploded though, we both kicked ourselves off. then, when we landed, we turned to each other and then I gave her a kiss on the lips. I felt her smile against my lips as she returned the kiss. then I felt eyes on me. we separated and then turned to the others, who had their mouth all the way down to the floor and their eyes widen so much that I swear that they stretched.

''are you guys just gonna stare at us or we gonna leave'' Annabeth said impatiently, taking them out of their trance. Then Bianca and robin went to help the unconscious Ace and Zane. Then they saw the scene before them and like the others, their mouths dropped for a second before they smiled

''come on guys lets go. i need to have a talk with a certain god of war'' I said grabbing Annabeth's hands. then they joined hands and then focused on the power of Hades. almost immediately, everything went dark

There you have it. Man that was my longest chapter ever. the others chapters might not be this long, but they will long as always. Anyways what do you guys think. How did you think of Ace's and Zane's powers and strengths. What do you think about the battle scene. What ever you think, please don't hesitate in reviewing. Thanks and I will update as soon as I can.

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