Poseidon looked around and saw a kingdom in ruin. His undersea throne was broken into pieces, the royal chamber was blown apart and even here 100 mile under the sea black flames ripped through the buildings. The mermen soldiers were corpses, sliced and burned, swords bent and broken, shields ripped asunder. Poseidon couldn't fathom what happened. Then he heard something that sent a shiver through his spine; the wailing of Triton. Poseidon sped towards the sound of his son and what he met stopped him cold. Triton had been split in half but was still alive. His conch was shattered, his sword impaled his lower half. Standing above his son was a tall black figure.

"Father, please." Triton managed to choke out. At that the figure turned to see Poseidon, Sea green eyes met black and stars. Poseidon tried to gather energy, tried to explode into his true form but he couldn't move. With a swipe of his arm the figure removed the head of the son of Poseidon and threw it at him. His son's ichor splattered across his face. The figure then raised his arms and it felt like the entirety of Atlantis was shaking. Instantly Poseidon flattened against the ground as the city began to rise, when the movement finally stopped he managed to raise his head. What he saw terrified him his family was crucified; Zeus, Hades, Demeter, and Hera where the sky should have been was inky blackness. The figure snapped and stars exploded to life, lighting up the night sky. The figure snapped once more and a black throne alive with supernovas emerged from the earth. The figure went to sit on the throne as soon as he made contact Power exploded forth. Poseidon knew he was in the presence of his superior. The figure snapped once more and 6 stars descended to form his crown. The figure then spread his wings and looked upon Poseidon with disdain.

"Sea God." The figure said. His voice sounded like the explosion of a planet. Then Posiedon heard another voice.

"I can save you from this. Just join me." Instantly everything went black and Poseidon awoke with a yell. His wife awoke with him. She had never seen her husband like this. He was visibly sweating underwater. Poseidon was taking deep breaths trying to calm himself down this couldn't be. Gods do not dream. They don't have nightmares. And what was that voice. What the Tartarus was going on. Before Poseidon could question it all he felt his brother calling a meeting. Standing quickly Poseidon flashed away to Olympus and was one of the first to arrive. The thrones of Artemis and Ares were visibly darker and notably empty. Apollo was still in physical agony being unable to control his form. Zeus spoke up first, no formalities, no greetings, his sky blue eyes were red and puffy from mourning.

"That Bastard has killed my children. My firstborn son, My huntress daughter have been taken because of a grudge. I no longer care about repercussions. I want fire and lightning to blast through his body. I want him shackled and tortured. I want to hold his heart in my hand and crush it with the force of a million lightning bolts." Zeus' tone was devoid of emotion but Poseidon could sense it; a deep all encompassing sadness.

"Athena, how is the demigods training coming."

"Without Chiron or Lupa the progress is slowing. I think-"

"Double your efforts. You and Hermes will go in person and whip them into shape and run them into the night. Hades will raise former heroes to oversee the process."

"Yes father." Athena looked down.

"I am placing a no go order on anywhere north of Vermont. I will go and marshal allies elsewhere. Poseidon please begin training your mermen for on the ground combat. You and I will weave magic to transform them into land dwellers." Poseidon could only nod. Tragedy always turned his brother into a true leader but to bring his men to the surface, suffice to say this was a bit new.

"Who are you going to rally brother?" All eyes turned to the voice.

"Hestia. Who I gather does not matter, what matters is stopping this scourge on our planet." Zeus answered.

"There are limits brother, we can't bring back evil in order to quell an insurrection. To defeat this rise against us we can't bring forth other evil." Silence reigned as Zeus hung his head. Slowly low thunder began to rumble. Zeus lifted his head as lightning filled his eyes. Instantly Hestia was bound in Lightning. Struggle as she may she could not break the hold. Her brother had gotten stronger.

"You dare advocate patience when 2 of my children are gone. You have none! You wouldn't understand the pain of their loss." Zeus snapped and Hestia was flashed to a cell in the lower halls of Olympus. She knew what this was. Zeus in all his pride and arrogance would destroy the world before he relinquished it peacefully. His "allies" were more of a problem than anything. Family. The hearth. The good of the humans and the planet they had never been stronger than when Perseus returned to the planet. It was an impossible decision. Her family or the earth. Her family or the good of her domain. 5 minutes had passed before she decided.

"Perseus." She whispered.

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Sarah could have sworn someone was her name when she woke up, then she focused.

"Yo, Sarah, you awake yet?"

"Percy."

"Yeah I'm in your head. Wake up the Jaegers and assemble in the training hall in 20 minutes. I have an important announcement."

"Yessir."

The Jaegers were up in a matter of minutes. Teeths brushed, showers taken. Dressed in athletic training wear, 30 demigods arrived in the training room and were met with their leaders and 3 new figures.

"Jaegers! You all have fought with me. As far as I'm concerned we are family now. So I think it's time you met the rest of my family. This Is Silena, daughter of Erebus. Primordial God of darkness." Silena smiled and took a bow.

"This is Ethan, son of Nyx. The primordial goddess of Night." Ethan waved a hand in salutation.

"Lastly, This is Zoe, Daughter of Hemera. The Primordial Goddess of Light." Zoe smiled at the children assembled.

"Welp let's get right down to it. Zoe, Silena and Zoe were finding the Ophiotaurus while we were working but they've been briefed on what happened, while there they took out Nike and Artemis." The Jaegers look at the trio in awe.

"Woah there. They did all the heavy lifting." Ethan said quickly. "I was just there for the ride. Silena killed Nike and Zoe ended Artemis."

"This brings us to our next mission." The Jaegers sat forward in anticipation.

"I have to go rescue my best friend. Thalia Grace." At that name many of the demigods froze.

"Uh are you sure she's still soft on you Percy?" Wale asked

"Yeah. She's legendary, A hunter and loyal soldier of Olympus who was killed in battle while protecting the Hunt." Abi chimed.

"Is that what they told you?" Percy said as he raised an eyebrow.

"Thalia was imprisoned on an island because she led a revolt against Artemis. Zeus wouldn't kill such a powerful child of his especially if he needed the insurance. So he trapped her on Ogygia."

"Calypso's Island Ogygia?" A demigod asked

"Yeah I'm going to get her and Zoe will be accompanying me, leaving Clarrise, Ethan, Luke and Silena here to watch all of you."

"Why can't we come with you?" Sarah asked.

"Because I want to be in and out. Before I go I'll add some things to the base to make it more fun for some 16 year olds."

"What did you have in mind?"

"Well I think-". Before Percy could finish he felt it that tiny shock on the back of his neck. Raising his hand, Percy sent his conscience over to the source. Olympus. This wasn't new. But wait not the throne room this was a dungeon. A jail cell. Who. Then he saw. Hestia was bound in chains. What on earth.

"Hestia."

"You came."

"Of course I came, you called. Why have you been imprisoned?"

"I didn't like the route Zeus was taking to defeat your cause. When I spoke up about it Zeus bound me with lightning."

"I thought you were the strongest Olympian. Why can't you break out."

"Zeus has gotten stronger. I don't know what method he used but he was never this powerful before."

"I see. Well this cannot stand. The only Good olympian has no business being in chains."

"Does that mean?"

"Yes I'll send some of my family to rescue you."

" Wait Perseus Zeus is powerful and Olympus is on high alert. It should be you."

"No can do. Your brother hid my friend from me for far too long. No need to fear I don't care how strong Zeus is, they'll be fine. Don't underestimate my family." With that Percy returned to his body.

"Where did you go." Clarisse asked.

"Olympus. We have a change of plans. Hestia has been imprisoned and I cannot allow that to stand."

"I smell a mission coming on." Silena said.

"Hestia told me that Zeus is stronger than ever so I need 2 of you to head to Olypus and bust out the Goddess of the Hearth. Ethan and Clarisse?" Percy asked.

"Count me out. If I step foot on Olympus, I'll destroy it." Ethan said.

"Same here." Luke said, raising his hand.

"Okay so I guess Clarisse and Silena?"

"Sure I'm down for some good old fashion feminine bonding." Clarisse said.

"I'll make sure she doesn't break the mountain boss." Silena answered.

"That's that then. Zoe and I are going to Ogygia. Clarisse and Silena will go to Olympus to rescue Hestia. Luke and Ethan will remain here and guard the base and my favorite demigods ever."

"Sounds like a plan." Luke answered.

"Wait. Wait. Wait. How did you know Hestia was kidnapped? And what was with that hand up." Wale asked.

"Percy can send his conscience to anywhere his name is invoked. Before it seemed like he could only listen in now I think he can have full on conversations." Ethan said as Percy winked and stood up.

"Hestia called my name so I went. That's about it. Ethan while we're gone please don't let the munchkins skip out on training." A grin played on Ethans lips.

"They won't boss"

"Happy hunting everyone. Let's get it done."

Hello everyone! I'm still alive. I appreciate your patience immensely. Thank you. I would have updated sooner but guess who moved back home and out their apartment only to catch Corona then have it go away with no complications? Yep it was me! Anywho I'm back now and if the name of the last Arc was the Ophiotaurus retrieval arc I guess this is the Hestia and Thalia Rescue arc. I can't wait to share it with you all.

Later, Peacoat.