Hey guys, I am so sorry for the late update actually my school exams pour starting so I was not getting time to write the next chapter I hope you forgive me.

Now on with the story.

Dominic's POV

Well I saw this coming from a mile away.

As soon as Percy gave himself up as a sacrifice I knew I would be saving his ass. It tends to be a thing we have grown used to over the past two years. Whenever he's in the middle of a big fight or was trapped I'd save him and vice versa.

I just didn't expect that it would be a quest and that I would actually be leading.

I was currently packing a bag to bring when I heard someone walk into my tent. I turned expecting to see one of the hunters, my father, or Artemis. But instead I saw Poseidon in all his khaki shorts and fishing hat glory.

He looked me straight in the eye. "Hello Dominic. It has been a long time." He said.

"I'd say a bit too long." I replied back. You see I knew Poseidon and a few other Olympians from millennia ago, but Arty was the only one I got close to. "Can I help you?"

He stayed silent for a moment before taking something from his pocket and placing it in my hand. It was a box. I opened it to see a pearl. I knew this wasn't just any pearl. This was one of Poseidon's pearls. I knew if I stepped on this I would go straight to the sea.

He spoke again. "When you all get out of Tartarus give that to Percy. I want to be the first one to know he is safe."

I close the box and put it in my bag before nodding to him. "Of course. I'll be sure to give it to him."

Poseidon turned to leave but stopped at the door. "Dominic." He said.

"Yeah?"

He glanced back at me, a fierce look in his eye. "Kick Tartarus back to his slumber"

I grin. "I'll be sure to do that as well sir." And with that, he left.

Artemis' POV

I can't believe this.

Before we left the Jackson's apartment I was ecstatic. I had Dominic back and the Hero of Olympus was back meaning the demigods would have a renewed vigor to fight Tartarus. I started to believe our luck was changing.

But as soon as we left, we ran into a battle. Soon I led my hunters to the hill to find the army was gone and Percy had been abducted by them. Then when we went to the meeting Perseus' identity was revealed to everyone and my father agreed to a quest. Then the fates showed up announcing Dominic would have to lead them with my lieutenant Thalia.

So almost directly after getting him back, he has to go, taking my lieutenant with him, and it has to be to the worst place in the Underworld. You could say I am a bit stressed at this.

I am now on Half-Blood hill, watching several hunters prepare the boat for the voyage on the quest, waiting for Dominic to come to the ship so I could speak to him.

I then hear a voice speak from behind me. "Waiting for someone?" I turn to see Hestia smiling in a motherly way towards me.

I blush, knowing she meant Dominic. Back before he left Hestia always teased me playfully about him, saying we would make a cute couple. I would always deny it but it sometimes left me thinking about him. "Just waiting for Thalia to show up so I may wish her luck on her quest." I half lie. I did plan on wishing her luck as well.

She just continues to smile, a look in her eyes telling me she doesn't believe me. "Oh, then I will keep you company. It might be a while to gather her things" She stated, standing next to me and looking at the massive ship. I pale, realizing this may make things difficult when trying to talk with Dominic. "Beautiful ship isn't it?"

I nod. "Despite it being made by a male, it does look quite good. I hope it will keep the quest members safe." I say.

Things stay silent for a while before she speaks up again. "So have you spoken to Dominic since he's been back?" She questions.

I was ready for that. "No, I haven't. I have been a bit busy with my hunters recently." I lie again.

"Mmm." She hums in response. Then she says something that leaves me stunned. "I am guessing you would not want anyone to know about your relationship with him just yet then?"

I sputter out a question. "But-how- I mean what do you-"

"Despite the home being devastated, the Jackson's apartment is still a home. And as you know, I am the goddess of the hearth and home. I may have peeked into the place earlier today and saw some…interesting things." Hestia explained, her grin getting bigger.

I close my mouth, the ichor not leaving my face from all the blushing I was doing.

After a few moments I sighed. "I guess you were right long ago Aunt Hestia. But yes, I would prefer if you kept this from everyone for a while. Now would not be a good time to start things like this."

She nodded, knowing not only would her hunters respond badly to this, but also Zeus.

Soon after Dominic arrived with the other hunters of Betrayal carrying their luggage. He noticed the two goddesses and walked over while the rest kept heading for the ship. "Lady Hestia, Lady Artemis, a pleasure to see you both." He said, bowing. He was obviously acting formal so Hestia didn't expect anything between us. So I did the logical thing.

I slapped him over the head. "You can stop dummy, she knows about us."

He shot back up instantly, as if he got shocked, which is how his face looked. "You told her?" He asked stupidly. I roll my eyes and tell him about seeing us. He looks to Hestia, narrowing his eyes. "You've gotten sneaky over the years, haven't you?"

Hestia chuckled a little bit. "It helps to know things. Don't worry though. Your secret is safe with me." She told him. Right then there was a flash from behind them and they looked to see Charonos, but he wasn't dressed in his usual white shirt and jeans. He changed to a suit similar to his lieutenants(in the colors as Dominic) except over it he had a long brown trench coat.

I raised an eyebrow at the choice of clothing. "I can only do so much down there when I'm in his domain without him noticing my presence. So it's good to have supplies or weapons on hand." He said, opening the one side to reveal many pockets with various labels ranging from 'medical' to 'weapons'. There was even one labeled 'clothes'. I wondered how he could fit clothes in a small pocket before realizing the coat was probably enchanted.

I was still confused though. "Why do you need supplies if you are going to be on the ship most of the time?" I quipped, curious.

"For when we are rescuing Percy and whatever prisoners Tartarus was speaking of. You can never be too careful." He says, smiling confidently.

Dominic heaves his bag over his shoulder. "Well then we should get moving. Where are the campers and Thalia?" He asks. Right after he says that we see them coming up the hill. They looked grim faced but determined. When they reached the top of the hill they each bowed in respect to the gathered immortal deities.

Charonos frowned. "Rise, I prefer not to be bowed to." He said as they nodded and bowed to Hestia and myself. We told them to rise and Charonos gave them instructions. "Go ahead and get on board, one of the generals or lieutenants will show you your rooms that you'll be staying in for the duration of the quest." Jason and Piper did as he said while Thalia stayed behind saying she had to speak to me.

I hugged her, probably surprising her in front of the others. "Be careful sister, I know how much you care for Perseus. But don't let that influence you into making rash decisions when down there." I pulled away from the hug and she nodded. She then went on to the ship, leaving me alone with the other three once again.

I looked around to see if any unwanted attention was focused on us before turning to Dominic and giving him a semi-long kiss. He jumped from the quick action but then relaxed into it, gladly returning the kiss.

When we separated I glared at him. "You had better get back quick or I'll be coming down there myself to get your ass back."

He grinned like an idiot. "I love you too Arty." He said. I tried to keep my glare up but I found myself smiling. I liked hearing him saying that.

I pulled him closer by the front of his shirt and whispered, "You had better you fool." Before pushing him away. He walked off to the ship, looking like he was attempting to, as Apollo would say, strut, not even trying to hide his smile. I shook my head at his idiocy before hearing a small cough behind me. I look to see Hestia and Charonos smirking. I blushed, realizing I just did that in front of them.

Charonos spoke first. "Enjoy yourself?"

I scowled at him as my cheeks were still golden. "Shut up." This just made them chuckle to themselves. I flashed back to the throne room, waiting for the time when we would send them off.

Leo's POV (Did you expect that?)

Setting sail again on another dangerous quest, this time to the most dangerous place known to any demigod in history.

After Gaea and thee giants, it shouldn't be too hard.

I am currently double checking all of the systems on the ship to make sure they are functioning properly. I'm focused on a dozen different screens, my eyes flying from one to the next when I feel a tap on my shoulder. I jump, not expecting the action and I nearly ram my head into a low lever for one of the ships controls. I turn to see a slightly amused Calypso standing behind me.

I frown. "Sunshine, what did I say about sneaking up on me?"

"I didn't. I actually called your name a few times before I tapped your shoulder." She explained, giggling at my expense.

"Oh." I say, looking down embarrassedly. "Sorry Callie, guess I got caught up in my work. Again."

I feel her wrap her arms around me. "It's okay. I know you can't help it, especially now." She soothed me as I saw her look at me lovingly. "I am aware things are hectic right now, so I decided to keep you company before you have to leave." She said before giving me a long kiss. Gods, I love her.

When we pulled away, gasping for breath I remembered something and reached into one of the pockets in my toolbelt. When I got what I was looking for I pulled out a crudely wrapped present. I looked sheepishly at her. "I made you something. I'm not very good with wrapping paper." I admitted. She smiled and took the package.

"I am aware, but the fact you took time to do it anyway is sweet." She told me before tearing away at the paper, revealing a celestial bronze mirror. She frowned for a moment, looking at me in confusion.

"Remember when you helped me make that device work back at Ogygia by singing?" I asked her. She nodded slowly, not liking to remember her prison. "Well, try singing again and watch what happens." She raised an eyebrow but did as I asked. And like that I was listening to her beautiful voice once more, like so many times before. A little ways into the song the mirror's image began changing into vision of my room on the ship. Her eyes widened, recognizing the place by the sight of many different gears and machine parts on the floor and bed along with the pictures of her on the wall.

She looked at me mouth open wide. "How did you do this?" She asked.

I grinned. "I have this mirror hooked up to the one in my room. All you have to do is sing if you want to see me and if I want to see you I can use my fire to activate my side. I figured an Iris message wouldn't quite reach down there so I put this together real quick." I explained. She smiled and kissed my cheek.

"I love it Leo. Thank you." I wrap an arm around her as I go back to work, her snuggling into my side a little.

"Do you think he will forgive us?" She asked

"I don't know Callie he might be still sad and angry from the betrayal we did to him as he didn't wanted to show his face in front of the council" I said with some guilt.

"I know but I have a very positive feeling he might forgive us" she says with a smile.

"I don't know but it will be good if he does"

Thalia's POV

I was sitting at the front of the ship, looking out at the camp. I was hoping the sun would sink below the horizon faster. If Apollo went any slower I was going to shove his own bow up his ass. See how fast he moves then.

Then somebody interrupted my cruel thoughts of the sun god with a cold soda pressed against the back of my hand. I look to see its Luke. "Want one? I figured you could use something relaxing considering where we're about to go." He said.

I rolled my eyes but took the soda anyway. He leaned against the rail of the ship, drinking his own. We stayed there for a couple of minutes before he spoke up. "So…I just want to personally say I'm sorry for everything. I was a real dick joining the titans like I did." He told me, looking down shamefully.

I frown, thinking for a couple of seconds before I speak. "It's…alright. I mean I get it, you were angry at your father and the other Olympians for what they did. Who knows how many times I've been mad at Zeus." I heard thunder rumble in the sky as I say that last part. "But Luke?" He looks at me questioningly. "Next time, find a better way." I tell him, slapping him over the head.

He grins. "I'll be sure to do that." He then frowns. "I hope hitting me over the head won't become a regular thing with you. I already have someone who does that." I look at him confused before hearing a voice behind us.

"I wouldn't have to if you weren't such an idiot." I turn to see Zoe. She smiles at me. "Thalia, it is good to see you again. How is the hunt?" She asks.

I laugh. "Surprisingly fun. I didn't realize I would like it this much." I told her

"Indeed. It is quite enjoyable to be a huntress. Perhaps I can join you and the hunters for a hunt after this is all over." She wondered thoughtfully.

Luke seemed nervous about this. "This wouldn't mean I would get hit more, would it?" Zoe seemed to think about, which made Luke pale. Meanwhile I was trying to stifle my laughter at this.

Before this could continue any further we heard the camp horn sound. I looked to see the sun had finally set. It was time to leave.

Percy's POV

I groan as I feel a throbbing pain in the back of my head. I try to gain my bearings when I remember what happened. When we neared the end of the fall into Tartarus Kampe grabbed me and floated us down. As for the other monsters, not all of them were as lucky. You could hear several impacts from them hitting the ground. It sounded disgusting. Before I could hear or see anymore, Kampe knocked me over the head.

As I opened my eyes I saw I was in a surprisingly luxury room. The walls were painted blood red and the carpet floor was black. There was a fireplace across from me as I noticed I was lying in a bed with soft black sheets. There was a couch in between me and the fireplace. I also saw a bar-like area in the corner. Sitting on it were several bottles that looked like alcohol, but with it were also some liquids I recognized as the waters of the five rivers that ran into Tartarus.

Before I can look at the room anymore a door to my right opens. In walks the empousa from before, scantily clad in a maids dress, carrying a tray of food. She placed it down on the bed, trying to entice me and failing. "Hey there sexy, glad to see you're awake. I wasn't allowed to play with you before when they were changing your clothing." She purrs. This is when I notice I'm in some purple pajamas. Despite the fact I was fully clothed in these, I felt naked without my weapons. She gets my attention back, drawing a fingernail down my chest. "Perhaps we can do something now."

Before she can do anything though I hear the horribly familiar rumbling voice of Tartarus. "Jenny, what did I say?!"

The empousa, apparently named Jenny, pales as we both look at the open door to see Tartarus standing there in a suit. The suit resembled his armor in the sense it had monster faces appearing, pushing against the surface, looking like they were trying to escape. But in the place of his face which looked like a swirling pool last time was a normal face(except purple).

Unlike the first time I met him, I didn't cower in fear. Charonos made sure I could withstand the aura primordials put off with special training he gave all the hunters. He let off a bit of his own aura a little at a time and once we were used to it he increased it a bit. Soon I was able to stand in his presence without feeling like I was getting crushed by his aura.

The monster crawled off my chest and stood in front of Tartarus, shaking in fear. "I apologize L-lord Tartarus. My urges got the better of m-m-me. It w-won't happen again." She stutters out.

He smirks evilly. "Indeed it won't. And I'll make sure of it." He waves his hand and a laistrygonian appears. "Take this bitch back to my room and make sure she doesn't leave. I'll be sure to take care of your urges Jenny." She gains a look of fear as the giant grabs her and drags her off. If it wasn't for the fact she attempted to rape me, I would've felt bad for her.

Tartarus turns back to me. "I apologize for my servants inappropriate actions. So hard to find good help these days." He tells me.

I sit up and glare at him. "What's going on Tartarus? I figured you would have me locked up in a dungeon with somebody torturing me, not treating me like a guest." I asked him coldly.

He walks over to the bar and grabs a glass, pouring himself a drink of what looked like vodka. "Perseus, before we get to business, would you like a drink? I'm sure we both know despite your form, you are old enough to have alcohol." He points out. I just keep my glare up, staying silent. He shrugs and puts the bottle he has up. "You see Perseus, I have thought about your achievements in the past and I figured I would make you an offer. Join me and all of your friends shall be spared for you. You may live with them in my new empire I will build after the gods are defeated."

I sneer at him. "No. I refuse to stand against the gods or Charonos . You will lose this war." I tell him confidently.

He snarls at me before waving his hand again. I'm instantly transported to a room. Two dracaenae grab my wrist and chain me to a wall. Tartarus shows up. "Then 'Hero of Olympus', have fun with my servants. Quite a few have wanted the opportunity to do this." He then left as the snake ladies grabbed a few nasty looking tools.

Well, here we go again.

They started torturing me and put cuts in my body one of them had started writing the names of all the titans and giants hunters I have defeated it was just painful and they were all written on my hand which make them fell numb

After some loss of blood I started to black out and went into a deep sleep from the tiring tortures the empousa.