Author's Note

So sorry for the long update! From now on, I am going to try and update every two weeks. I even put a reminder on my phone. But, I have high school classes, a college class I am taking, and Driver's Ed starting soon, so I don't know if I can stick with that. It's my goal though!

This is going to be a short chapter, but I wanted to post it since it's been nearly a month since I updated.

And if you are reading it because I mentioned Percabeth and the summary was more of a love story, I'm sorry. Percabeth is turning into a side story, and I'm not sure how to incorporate it anymore. I'm changing the summary so it doesn't seem like that. I'm really sorry.

Thanks hungergamesfangirl100, allen r, bris38, cathyzhang04, Book Lovin' Penguin (love your username), C123002, and MelodyDaughterOfHecate (thanks for letting me know; I'll go change it).

I have a few questions:

I had a reviewer tell me once (a long time ago) that if I changed the names of the characters in this story, it could be a good story to put on Wattpad. If I did and changed the plot line a little then put it on Wattpad, would you read it? If you were a Wattpad reader (maybe just pretend you are).

Which story would you like me to start updating again: 'Malec Family Fluff', 'Forbidden Son', or 'And That's How'. I'm taking it slow and adding more stories slowly, but if I do add one soon, which would you like to see first?

Disclaimer: Still don't own PJO…

Chapter XXIV

Aboard the Princess Andromeda

20 August 1812

"Alright," Percy stands at the head of the table in their meeting room. Everyone is aboard, even Hades. They are sailing to Olympus to, hopefully, stop Kronos. It is risky to be on the water, but it is a risk they are willing to take. "Before we attempt to save Olympus, we need to gather allies. Any ideas?"

"Tyson, Juniper, Ella, and I can find other Cyclopes, dryads, harpies, and satyrs," Grover offers. "Maybe even some Naiads and Pegasus."

"We'll drop you off wherever you need to," Percy tells him. "Anyone else?"

"Have you heard of The Hunters?" Hades speaks up.

"The group of assassins loyal only to Zeus?" Thalia asks skeptically.

"Aye," Hades confirms. "They are led by my niece, Artemis. They are all immortal and hate men. Zeus sent them after you eighteen days ago, after you offer of an alliance went wrong. They have yet to find you because you have been in my hideout, but Artemis was willing to help you. They will find you now that you are out on the open seas, and I believe I can persuade them to assist you in protecting Olympus."

"The Amazons!" Bianca bursts out. "Hylla said she owes us; I am positive we can get them on our side!"

"Very well," Percy nods. "We will stop there as well. Any others? Kronos' army is very large; we need all the help we can get."

"I can get some Underworld creatures to help," Hades says slowly. "And I can teach Bianca and Nico how to summon a dead army. Because of ancient laws, I cannot aide you in your fight, but I can provide soldiers."

"What about the orphans at Half-Blood Orphanage?" Leo suggests. "We are all trained in combat."

"We will stop there and talk to Chiron," Percy agrees. "Will, I need you to start preparing rooms for everyone we will pick up. Katie, you need to come up with a list of what we need to stock up on. I need two people to help Katie and five people to help Will. Everyone else will go through our weapons and polish and sharpen them. Make note of anything else we may need and let me know. We will stop by the Amazons' hideout, Half-Blood Orphanage, and…"

"There is an island near Ogygia that houses many non-humans," Grover says. "Stop there."

"Hopefully, Artemis will find us by then. Any other ideas before we get to work?"

"What about stopping by Jupiter's Pub?" Travis suggests. "Even though the patrons there are criminals, they will want to help save Olympus if Kronos is going to enslave everyone."

"It is worth a shot," Katie agrees.

"We will stop there then. So, Half-Blood Orphanage, Amazons' Hideout, island by Ogygia, Jupiter's Pub, and hopefully run into Artemis?" Percy confirms. A round of 'Aye's' are spoken, and Percy dismisses everyone to get to work.

"Bianca, Nico, please stay," Hades calls out. Hazel stays as well, and they gather near their father.

"Why can you not teach me to summon the dead?" Hazel inquires.

"Bianca and Nico represent my status as the god of the underworld while you represent my status as the god of wealth," Hades explains. "Your powers do not extend to the dead. Now Bianca, Nico, I will come every day to try and teach you your powers. You may not learn in time, but we have to try. Be ready by midday to train. I must be going now." And he flashed away. Everyone gets to work as Kronos plots Olympus' demise…

Undisclosed Location

"Atlas," Kronos barks out. "Who has joined us?"

"The empousa, Hydra, Medusa, Briares, Kampe, Drakens, and many Cyclopes, My Lord," Atlas reports. "We have enough monsters to take over Olympus."

"Lucas, what of our trap?" Luke steps forward and bows deeply.

"They have fallen for it," he reports. "All the kings are sending armies to Tartarus to protect against the pirates. I have them believing that, not only Perseus Jackson's crew, all the pirates are teaming up to take over Tartarus. Olympus is open for the taking."

"Excellent, excellent," Kronos leans back in his throne and smirks maliciously. "Soon, Olympus will be mine."

Aboard the Princess Andromeda

That Night

Percy is on top of a hill. In the valley below, he can see many monsters and humans training. He recognizes empousa, Cyclopes, even a Minotaur. Kronos is training an army, and the pirates are not ready.

The scene changes, and Percy finds himself in a burning village. Women and children are crying, men are calling out for their wives and kids, everyone is looking for a loved one. Kronos is laughing, Luke is smirking. "It is over Perseus. I have won."

The scene changes again, and he is fighting in the throne room. The boy he fights has one eye and tries to stab him in the stomach. He knocks him out as he hears a cry from the other side of the room. Annabeth falls to the floor, no sign of a wound on her body. Luke kneels next to her, sobbing bitter tears. Kronos stands over Luke, a sword raised.

The scene changes. The Olympians are arguing over whether or not to trust Luke. They can sense a lie in his words. But what is it?

The scene changes. Percy stands on a battleground, dozens of dead lying everywhere. The field is drenched in blood. Has he won? Is the war over? He recognizes the dead but cannot name them. Are they his brothers and sisters? His friends? Innocent citizens come to protect their home?

The scene changes. He is with Pythia again.

"Why do you show me these images?" he asks. "They are of death and destruction."

"Because those images are what I see," Pythia replies. "I see the future, Perseus Jackson. I am dead, but I still recieve images, glimpses. I can make neither head nor tail of what they mean; I can only guess. That is your future, Perseus. Everything you saw happens, and it happens soon. Your time is coming; you will be a hero, but you must make the right choice. You must trust the right people. Be careful Perseus, be vigilant. There are many wishing for your death."

The images fade, and Percy wakes up.

Author's Note

Sorry it's short, but I wanted to update!

Don't forget to review and please answer these questions:

If I changed the plot line a little then put it on Wattpad, would you read it? If you were a Wattpad reader (maybe just pretend you are).

Which story would you like me to start updating again: 'Malec Family Fluff', 'Forbidden Son', or 'And That's How'.

Until next time,

Malec's Daughter