Hi everybody, just thought I'd let you know what happened. So my Grandpa, the one that didn't die last year, died this year. The reason I took so long in updating was that he was sick and we knew he was going to die, so I put off writing until he had passed. He passed away on Father's day and we had the funeral a week and a half later. I tried writing after that, I actually ended up writing this chapter three times, no joke, but each time I didn't like the way it turned out. The one time I actually like the end result my computer died twenty seconds after I finished typing it and destroyed my beloved work! Let's just say it was almost like one of those commercials where you see people throwing their electronics out their windows… Anyways, I finished it! I hope you like it and please review. It would be much appreciated.

To my flamers: I started this when I was a sophomore in high school. I'm no professional, so get over yourselves. I plan on fixing it up as soon as I finish it. I give it about five-six more chapters until the end.

"Percy. Percy? … SEAWEED BRAIN!"

I sat up with a start and before I knew what was happening, my face was flat on the carpet. I just lay there for a moment before looking up and seeing Annabeth standing there with her arms crossed in front of her and an amused smirk on her face.

"About time. We just finished packing up the few things we have left. Everybody else is in the dining room. Mary Lou made us breakfast, so you better hurry up if you want anything."

I sat up and stared at her blankly, several questions popped into my head, but I was too tired to ask them. She seemed to understand what I was silently asking, since she rolled her eyes and pulled me up by my arm.

"Mary Lou's is Hestia."

I nodded in understanding. "Why didn't you wake me with everyone else?"

"Because of what happened yesterday. Apparently, I missed a good fight. We decided to let you sleep in since you use your energy faster than the rest of us."

I was happy that they let me sleep in, but she made it sound as if I was lazy. But the fact that she knew about what happened yesterday was what had me more curious.

"You know about what happened yesterday?" I questioned uneasily, hoping that I wasn't bringing up something that should be left alone.

Annabeth's face fell and she sat on one of the beds. She nodded but then looked up with a look of motivation. "Before we came to camp Half-blood this year, Ashley told me of a weird dream she had. We had been telling weird stories on the drive up to camp. She thought nothing of it, but since half-bloods don't have regular dreams, I knew it was important. As soon as we became aware of the new quest and what the prophecy said, I knew what was going to happen, so I tried to make the past few weeks the best of Ashley's life. After a few days, I learned that being near someone who's doomed can rattle your nerves a lot more than you can expect, not knowing when they will be put in danger. I was weak, not knowing what was going to happen was nerve-wracking, but I will avenge her. Whoever sent that dragon is going down."

I was extremely surprised to hear that Annabeth had already known all of this. Is that why she was acting so different these past few weeks? So that Ashley would feel more comfortable, and because she was afraid for her? How had I missed that? I guess I certainly was a Seaweed Brain, not that I denied it before…

"I'm sorry." Was the only thing I could think to say. She smiled at me and I felt my face heat up a bit, my realization from last night reappearing at the forefront of my mind. I prayed that Annabeth didn't notice.

We sat in a comfortable silence for a few moments before Annabeth stood up quickly and clapped her hands enthusiastically.

"Well! Let's go get breakfast before Nico and Tyson hog all the pancakes! Then we can come back here and take turns cleaning up."

I agreed and we walked out and to the dining room that was attached to the lobby.

As soon as we walked in, everyone's eyes were on us. They all smiled and made room at the table. Mary Lou *ehem* Hestia was standing next to the table pouring two glasses or orange juice and setting them in front of us.

"So, ya fellas are leavin' today are ya? Well, I better let ya know what I saw in a dream." Hestia said cheerily and we all stopped to pay attention.

It struck me as odd was that Hestia was still playing the 'Mary Lou' thing. I shrugged it off.

"Ya'll need to get to that Island… what's it called? Alcatraz? Sure is! Said there'd be the last battle there. Said to be safe."

I felt my heart beat quicken at the sound of that. So we were one step away from seeing the end of the quest? I had made a promise to never let Kronos grasp hold of and power ever again, and I was going to live up to that promise.

"Alright!" I said, standing and looking at everybody. "It looks like we'll be solving this once and for all."

The rest of them stood, "Are we ready?" I asked.

"Let's kick some butt." Thalia cheered.

"We've only got a few days before this Mist situation gets out of hand. We have Rachel's credit card and we've got enough supplies to last about four days, but how are we supposed to get there without a car? Do we have enough money to take a train?" Annabeth asked.

"I can have my dad send a car, but it would take about a day for them to get here." Rachel said, but she didn't seemed convinced that her father would be of much help.

"If ya need somethin' to get ya there, I might have somethin' for ya."Mary Lou said, her gray hair fell in her face, making her look even more insane than she was acting. I couldn't help but smile though. It was nice to know there were so many people I could trust.

Twenty minutes later, I was smiling like a mad man and standing next to my favorite means of transportation: A deep-sea fishing boat.

Nico and Thalia looked uncertain. They've been on a boat before, but that didn't mean they liked it. In fact, they had been green the entire time.

"Are you sure about this Percy? I mean, we'll be in your father's territory…" Thalia said uneasily.

"My father is the nicer one out of the Big Three. If anyone, he'll be the more understanding. Plus, I'll be the one navigating, so we'll be fine."

We all got on, some more hesitantly than others. The boat was a good size. It fit about ten people comfortably and had everything that one might need. I took a seat near the back window while everyone else wandered the boat curiously

I turned to Mary Lou, who was standing on the dock with one of her crazy smiles.

"Thank you!" I yelled to her and she waved happily back before leaving to go take care of the motel.

"So… how are you going to drive this thing if you're just going to sit there?" Thalia asked.

I shrugged and leaned back happily. Annabeth, Nico and Tyson did the same.

"Really Thalia, you should know by now." Nico said.

Thalia sat down as well and Rachel soon followed

"I know Percy can navigate and stuff, but why isn't he standing up near the controls?"

"Cousin Thalia should look out the window." Tyson said happily.

We all looked out and they saw that I had in fact, already been driving the boat for several minutes. We were out of the port and were heading out into deeper water.

"I can work a boat with simple hand motions and words." I explained. Although, she should already know that.

"I thought you could only do that with an older boat?" Rachel asked. I shook my head.

"No, any boat, submarine, surfboard, pool noodle. Anything that can navigate the ocean I can control."

"That's so cool." She said, leaning back against her seat and closing her eyes.

Soon enough, everyone was either snoozing or talking quietly. I had started a conversation with Tyson about those cool freeze-beads he had created. He had used them at Sea World when he had tried to save me by freezing me in a giant wall of ice…

Annabeth had joined the conversation as well and was talking strategy with us and despite everything, I couldn't help but agree with everything she said. I was turning into a sap now that I was aware of my feelings, and unfortunately, I think Nico and Thalia noticed my intentions as well by the way they kept on shooting each other knowing glances. They were completely oblivious to my glares.

"When do you think we'll be there?" Rachel asked.

"Probably in the next two or three days. We'll have to drop anchor in Texas since it's not like we can go around Mexico or anything. Then we'll take a train to California and then we can either continue by train up the coast, or we'll take another boat." Annabeth answered.

"Sounds like a plan." Nico said from his spot on the couch, he didn't even try to open his eyes.

I sighed and stood before going to look through my new backpack that Rachel had got. It had a change of clothes and a new IPHONE that I had told her not to buy for me. She didn't listen and ended up getting one for all of us. I pulled it up and my eyes widened at the item underneath it.

"What is it Percy?" Annabeth asked and I looked at her sadly.

"Come see for yourself." I pulled it out and held it up for all to see.

It was Ashley's whistle.