Hey readers, I hope you guys enjoy this chapter-which shows what happens to people who mess with Percy's family and Luke realizes that his baby sister isn't exactly a baby anymore. Also, Annabeth is definitely the smart reasonable one.
Also, to the few people still trying to vote I've already pretty much decided on ships-the only slight question is if it's Percabeth or Perachelbeth though I'm leaning towards the latter.

There was a long moment of stunned silence, and Circe stared at Percy, sizing her up, looking to see if she was bluffing-and they could all hear the waves crashing the the shores of the beach outside, louder and stronger-dangerous in their own right, even the Sea of Monsters would respond to Percy's fury.

Then she sighed, waving a hand, "Fine. Fine." she moved towards Annabeth, who was stood by the cage, and she opened it quickly, pulling a golden furred guinea pig out of the cage and thrusting it to Annabeth, "Take him-"

"Turn him back!"

"You ask too much girl." Circe glared. "I've given you your brother back-his clothes and things are there." she gestured to her loom, and Percy rushed to it quickly, finding Luke's clothes and his bag shoved beneath it, "Now leave before I decide to just strike you down. I admire you spirit child I admit." and Percy knew that the only reason they weren't being struck down was the fact that Circe wasn't sure she'd do it before Percy could summon a wave to destroy the island-it might not hurt the Goddess but it would definitely destroy centuries of work.

"Not unt-"

"Percy." Annabeth's voice was sharp, "Let's just go-"

"But-"

"Percy." Annabeth's voice was sharp, and Percy faltered before rushing to Annabeth's side.

"But-"

"Luke just needs something to help him feel like himself."

"Bu-" Percy's eyes widened in understanding and she nodded. "Fine." she clutched the bag tightly, the anger still churning dark and dangerous in her gut as Annabeth held Luke with one hand and grabbed her arm with her free hand dragging her out and through the halls, down the stairs-and Circe followed them as the waves pounded on the beach outside.

Clearly she wanted to be sure that the daughter of Poseidon was long gone-the storm raging outside wouldn't end until she was gone-and clearly Circe didn't want to risk her doing serious damage before she could be stopped.

The walk took what felt like a lifetime, but soon they were back on the Poseidon's Joy, and the boat started moving as soon as they were on board.
Percy was almost shaking with her fury as she opened up Luke's bag and pulled the vitamins out as Annabeth set the squealing guinea-Luke down on the table. She pulled out one of the vitamins-one of the Furies she notice, and she set it down on the table for him to eat.

The relief that flooded through her as Luke transformed-thankfully fully dressed, was immense and she launched herself at her big brother, and Luke hugged her back tightly.

"I was so scared I'd lost you-"

"I'm okay Sephie. You and Annabeth got me out you did amazing. Gods that was scary." and it had been-sure she'd probably laugh about all of this later, but for a few minutes there she'd thought she'd lost her big brother for good and the idea chilled her to the bone.

Then she was turning away, walking to the back of the ship and staring at the island even as she urged the boat away from it-the wild waves weren't effecting the Poseidon's Joy, even as they pounded the beach.

She could feel Annabeth's gaze on her-and her blonde friend gave a small tight nod.

"If we leave this place be then who knows how many more mortal's will get stuck here."

"Percy what-" and Percy was closing her eyes, ignoring Luke as she focused on the push and pull of the waves, using her fury to fuel them, in and out, larger and larger.

She heard Luke's shocked cry as the waves rose up higher and higher before crashing down on the island, swallowing the land and she felt him step back, a stunned look on his face.

"That-you just-"

"She's a Goddess, she'll be able to recover." Percy let out a slow breath as the Poseidon's Joy pulled away faster, speeding up. "And she'll have the power to protect her minions I'm sure. Something had to be done-think about the amount of people who've been held captive by her, the amount of men turned into guinea pigs Luke."

"I didn't even know you could do that." Luke admitted lowly, his eyes wide.

"A lot of it was anger." Percy admitted, moving over to the chairs and dropping down, closing her eyes, letting the dizzying wave of exhaustion rush
over her.

She'd known it was coming-she'd just flooded the entire island with incredibly strong waves, it made sense that it would take a toll on her.

She didn't regret it of course-Circe had nearly taken her big brother from her, and her little helpers had to have known what she did to the men-and there was no way all of them deserved it. In a sense it was justice for them, and why should she feel bad if they had to cling to driftwood until Circe scooped them up.

A few minutes later Luke settled next to her, two blankets draped over his arms. "Sorry for my reaction. I just... I knew you had a lot of power in your tiny short little body but that-you pretty much flooded an entire island it was something else." as he spoke he tossed one of the blankets on top of her and he draped the other one over his own shoulders.

"You're such an ass." Percy bumped him with her shoulder, "I've never done anything like that before. I was just so angry. She tried to take you away from me-"

"No one can do that." Luke promised quickly, ruffling Percy's hair as she curled into his side. "I'll always be there to annoy you."

"But she nearly took you away. If your dad didn't give you those vitamins-"

"But he did. I guess he knew there was a chance we'd run into Circe." Luke smiled, "He made sure we'd have something that we could use to help me if we did." he shifted, "Is it also because of... of her connection to Alabaster?"

Percy tensed, looking away, "I hate how much revolves around him." her voice was slightly bitter. "Isn't what he did last year bad enough? Now he's coming after camp and singling me out. I don't want anything to do with him but I can't seem to get away. Even Circe-she's his half sister."

Luke's eyes narrowed, "Sephie... you know that I'll beat the crap into him for you-"

"Yeah I know." Percy smiled faintly, "I remember what happened last time you saw him. You defended me." she shifted, poking Luke's cheek next to the scar, "And he nearly blinded you in one eye."

"But he didn't." Luke wrapped an arm around her, "Listen Percy, I know you can defend yourself-you've more than proved that today and I think I'll forever be in awe of the fact that my baby sister did that." he snorted, "Though you'll always be my baby sister." Luke snorted, shaking his head in disbelief, "This doesn't mean I'll worry about you any less by the way Sephie. Or fuss over you any less, you might be badass and capable as hell but you are still my baby sister and it's my job to fuss over you and drive you insane."

"I can live with that." Percy decided, smiling softly.

She'd take all of the fussing in the world as long as it meant her big brother was still around-even if they weren't practically attached at the hip as they had been before Percy's first quest she still adored him.

They didn't have to be around each other constantly-getting some space had honestly been good for both of them, Luke was figuring out what he wanted to be now after so long being unsure-he was finding his place in the world and Percy had been learning how to stand without her big brother watching over her.

A comfortable silence settled over them, and when Percy's eyes started droop she felt perfectly happy drifting off-after all she had worked hard, using her powers like that wasn't exactly something she did often.

And Luke sat with her while she slept, as Annabeth took responsibility for watching out for any islands in the distance.

And as she slept Percy dreamed.

Grover was in front of her, still clad in a wedding dress, and her friend let out a relieved noise when he saw her-and she realized that they were in some kind of cave or something-it was dark and Grover looked a mess, the wedding dress he was wearing-and she'd definitely tease him for that later-was muddy with tears in it. He was holding a wedding veil-which he was in the middle of unraveling.

"Percy thank the Gods-"

"Grover what's going on?" Percy gasped out, "Are you okay where are you?"

"I'm on the Sea of Monsters. I'm sorry I didn't manage to tell you sooner but-I got captured by Polythemus-"

"Isn't that the Cyclops from the Odyssey?"

"Yes!" Grover nodded almost excitedly, his eyes wide, "He can't see well though so I managed to convince him I was a lady Cyclops using Satyr scented perfume-he'd eat me if he knew I was a Satyr-"

Lady Cyclops. And Grover was wearing a wedding dress.

She couldn't stop the giggle that slipped past her lips-and Grover glared. "It's not funny-"

"Grover does Polythemus want to marry you?"

The look he gave her was incredibly unimpressed. "Percy he's going to eat me when he realizes! I don't know how much longer I can keep tricking him into delaying it-I've told him I want to make the veil myself and I unravel it at night and who knows how long it'll take you guys to get here-"

"We're already on the Sea of Monsters-"

"What?" Grover's eyes widened, "Did you figure it out from the Iris message?"

"Partly." Percy shrugged, "Also we got a tip that the Golden Fleece is on the Sea of Monsters-"

"It is!" Grover gasped, "That was what drew me in... but why would that matter?"

"Because." Percy's smile slipped away completely. "Because Alabaster's poisoned Thalia's tree and the borders are saving. The only thing that can save it is the Fleece."

"That's bad." Grover bleated, a panicked look on his face, "So you're on your way already?"

"Yeah, we literally just had a run in with Circe. It's me, Luke and Annabeth."

That's good." Grover nodded, "Not that you had-I mean-"

"I get what you mean." Percy laughed softly, rolling her eyes and shaking her head, "Relax G-man. We'll figure this out and bust you out I promise." she paused, "Uh-by the way how is this even working?" her brows furrowed, "I mean this isn't like a normal Demigod dream, right?"

"It's not." Grover nodded, "I made an empathy link-our minds are connected telepathically, it was the only way I could think of to reach out to you."

"That-sounds really useful actually. What does it mean? Other than you being able to contact me when I'm dreaming."

"We should be able to sense strong emotions-I guess you got angry with Circe or something because I felt it even from here. It's stronger when we're closer but you should be able to sense me somewhat."

"That'll be good for actually finding you when we reach Polythemus' Island." Percy said quickly, "We'll come up with some plan for when we arrive and we'll save you and get the Fleece."

"I know you will." Grover nodded, "I trust you guys. And be careful okay? He's real dangerous-"

"When have I ever not been careful-" she saw the look on her friends face and she paused before giving a little half nod, "Okay, okay you're not entirely wrong but I have Luke and Annabeth with me-"

"Luke I'll give you, but Annabeth's the girl who piggy backed a Fury, who convinced Charon to let us past by screaming about Kronos and who decked Alabaster in the face-"

"You say that like it's a bad thing." Percy snorted- "I happen to treasure that memory very much thank you-"

"I mean yeah it was awesome and badass and he totally had it coming but Percy, as much as I love you both-and I seriously do, if you were comparing her to like, anyone else Annabeth wouldn't be considered reasonable and rational-she's just as crazy as you she just usually plans the craziness better."

"Okay I feel like I should be offended." Percy pouted at Grover, "You're real mean to me, you know that-"

"Uh huh. I just hope Luke can keep you guys under control-"

"Like you're that much better." Percy very maturely poked her tongue out at her friend, who let out a laugh and shook his head.

It was good to see him genuinely smiling like that-knowing that he had faith in them to get to him and save him. "You're ridiculous Percy." he turned his head when there was a rumbling noise and his smile faltered, "Come as fast as you okay okay? I can last a few more days."

"We will." Percy turned serious again, "Be careful G-man." and just like that Percy felt the connection almost twanging and it was gone.

But she wasn't awake-her brows furrowed as she looked around. No. No she wasn't awake, she was still dreaming, she was at Camp but it was deserted, sat by the edge of the lake-and someone was with her.

She focused on them, and her eyes widened.

Short messy black hair, pale skin, freckles across her nose and electric blue eyes, she was wearing black ripped jeans, a black tshirt with a skull on it and a black leather jacket-if Percy didn't know better she'd say the girl looked more like she'd have imagined a child of Hades to than Nico did.

But she did know better-she'd seen the girl before, though she looked older now.

"You're Thalia Grace." Percy whispered "Daughter of Zeus."