Chapter 16: The Current Plan
Percy had just finished talking with his dad, Poseidon. Now, he was back at Camp Half-Blood. He was at the table inside the Big House. Bianca, Annabeth, Grover, and Chiron were there.
"Poseidon explained to me how we can stop Typhon. We might have a chance." Percy announced. "However, we have to lure him to a large enough body of water in order for us to trap him in the Underworld. If we get him into the water, we get him back into the hole where he came from."
"One problem," Annabeth stated sarcastically, "That amount of energy is too much for one god alone. Furthermore, Hades owns The Underworld. We can't do anything without his permission! We need him on our side!"
"Then we go back to The Underworld," Grover said reluctantly, "and convince Hades to assist us in trapping that monster."
Percy nodded, "Agreed. But we will need people to help us on our journey."
After a brief pause, Bianca said, "I'm coming with you."
"I'm with you too!" A voice said. The group turned to see Nico in a full set of bronze armor from head to toe. "Beckendorf taught me some moves, so I guess I can defend myself."
Chiron marched toward Nico, placing a hand on his shoulder, "Young di Angelo. The Underworld is not a place you can simply walk into. Cerebus is ever watchful. Hades has turned the atmosphere into a poison. Even Hercules himself struggled in his journey to The Underworld. Please. Reconsider."
Nico thought about it. He glanced at Percy.
At first, Percy hesitated. He didn't want to get the kid hurt, but He didn't want to let him down either. Besides, with the history between him and Hades had, what could possibly go wrong?
Percy nodded, "Let him come, sir."
"YES!" Nico shouted gleefully.
Nico raced out the door. Percy walked over to Chiron and whispered, "What are you hiding, Chiron? I can tell."
Chiron sighed nervously, "Hades, let us say, had ties with Nico's father."
Percy stated, "The kid deserves to know."
Chiron spoke back, "Prepare the troops," and walked away.
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Percy walked through the armory. He examined the swords. This was it. After five years of fighting, two years of conflict, this was the end.
A hand grabbed Percy's shoulder. It was Bianca.
"Come with me!" She said.
Percy followed her. They marched past the cabins. Past the campfire. They eventually ended up in the bathroom. They hid in the closet.
"Promise me, Percy," Bianca demanded. "Promise me you'll watch after my brother. No matter what. Promise me."
After a brief pause, Percy answered, "Okay."
They stared at each other awkwardly. The two teenagers waited for someone to break the silence.
"Percy..." Bianca said calmly. "There's something I-"
Percy, without thinking a second thought, grabbed Bianca and kissed her by the lips. Bianca soon kissed back. Their tongues struggled for dominance. Percy swooped Bianca up and continued kissing her. It was pure ecstasy.
