Her boyfriend had really outdone himself this time. The inside of the carriage was red and yellow with soft, plush seats. The middle compartment had Primal ambrosia and nectar as well as various mortal snacks and tucked away was a game of chess. Classy. The girls were currently in the middle of their 14th game, the score was 7-6 in favor of Clarisse.

"You're off your game today Silena. Usually I can barely get 3 wins in. What's distracting you so much?"

"What state are we in?"

"We just crossed into Vermont. Why?"

"Something I think should have been done ages ago. Can we stop for a second soon? I have someone I want to meet."

"Sure thing, let me know when.

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"Clarisse, wake up, we've arrived." Clarisse rubbed her eyes and stared at the building next to their carriage. Turning on her heels, Clarrise looked at Silena like she had lost it.

"Why the void are we here?" Clarisse asked

"I just want to talk to her." Silena answered

"If this goes the way I think you want it to go we'll be taking her home with us." Clarisse retorted

"I'm not seeing the issue here." Silena answered

"We have 27 highly trained demigods at home." Clarisse said

"I'll have Luke stop time so we can move her." Silena said as she looked at her friend and smiled

"Fine." Clarisse said as she began walking. Silena squealed and followed her friend into the building named Aunty Em's Garden Gnome emporium .

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Poseidon was beginning to feel unhinged. All during the meeting it felt as if a dark cloud hovered around his brother. He couldn't tell what his intentions were or what allies he was going to retrieve but he did know it would not bode well for the harmony of the Council. Another thing was bothering him though. Ever since he woke up from his nightmare there was a constant feeling. Something drawing him, pulling him to the Mariana Trench. The deepest, most unexplored area of his domain. Most other water deities avoided the area all together but what did he have to fear? He was Poseidon, the sea was his, he was master of the ocean. He descended deeper and deeper beyond what anyone had seen before, past the limits of light's penetration past the weight of immeasurable pressure until finally his feet touched the hard bottom of the trench. The only source of light was three blue orbs that sat upon the tips of his trident. Poseidon stopped when he came face to face with the mouth of a giant cave.

"Poseidon. God of the seas. Lord of the Ocean. It's a pleasure to finally meet you." Said a voice that sounded like the crashing of waves. Poseidon recognized it as the voice from his dream.

"You! You sent me that dream, you said you wanted to help. Who are you?"

"Yes, I do want to help you. As for who I am you'll know when you need to know."

"If you won't tell me who you are how do I know I can trust you?"

"For the same reason you came despite the fear I smell from you." The voice answered.

"I AM NOT-"

"Please I can smell your fear of this place, your uncertainty about me, and even the real reason you banished your son that you are currently having so much trouble with."

"Real reason? I banished him because he is like the ocean, he's too unpredictable, he could turn on us and destroy everything, the prophecy said so."

"Now you and I both know that is not the case. The boy's loyalty prevents any change to those he loves and that includes you. What you really feared wasn't that he was too much like the ocean, it was that he was too much like you. You love power Poseidon. Let's be honest if you could have chosen instead of drawing lots you would have chosen the sea again, the ability to affect the air, the land and chose who lives and dies upon their voyage? You love it. You are a liar Poseidon but it's okay because you're going to admit it."

"I am no liar. I am a God. I AM NOT MY BROTHER. I AM NOT SOME POWER HUNGRY MONSTER." Poseidon tried to summon the power of the sea to attack the voice of the being in the cave but the ocean refused to move.

"What, what is happening, why won't-"

"You dare continue to lie in my presence. Sea god the blood of Kronos flows through your veins, the blood that seeks to hold onto what it has jealously. Your Grandfather did it, your father did it and your brother does it every time he impregnates another mortal, what made you think you were any different? You saw it on that day didn't you? When he slew polybotes by himself, and don't give me that crap about smashing the statue into the giant's face. You and I both know that did nothing. You finally saw his potential." The water became heavy upon Poseidon as if he was finally feeling the pressure of the sea upon. The water became heavier and heavier upon Poseidon until he was on his knees.

"Admit it Poseidon."

"I- I- I was afraid."

"I can't hear you Poseidon."

I was afraid. I saw the spark of someone who was stronger than Triton already and I worried with time he would want more. The sea respects strengths but it is also loyal. Perseus wanting more could lead to a civil war that would tear the sea apart."

"You avoid the truth again Sea God." When the voice said this Poseidon was completely flattened against the floor under the weight of the sea.

"Why can't I move?" Poseidon strained

"Because I will it to be so."

"I am king of the Ocean; it should obey me unless…. Oceanus?" The sound of waves crashing upon one another ripped through the trench Poseidon was frozen when he discovered it was the voices laughter.

"You Olympus never cease to amuse me. Oceanus? No. I am not some being that was given dominion over the ocean. When I was made, the sea too came into being. I am it's waves, its tides, its mysteries and its depths. It is me. I have been dormant for eons but now? Finally! The presence of your son has brought me back. So little Olympian." A figure walked out of the cave and Poseidon almost drowned, such was the exuded from the being before him. 8 feet tall with sea blue skin black hair that flowed behind him and blazing white irises. Clad in hardened water that clung to his body. Every cell in Poseidon's body was in awe. The pressure subsided but his body insisted on remaining prostrated. The water around Poseidon gripped him and forced him to stand and look at him. "Do you know who I am?"

"P-P-Pontus."

"Ding Ding Ding. Now admit your folly."

"I banished Perseus because I was afraid. He was so powerful, what if he turned against me? What if he wanted my throne?"

"But you're a god? What threat does a mere demigod pose to you?"

"He could unite people against me. Perseus is a man who amassed power without looking for it. Imagine if he wanted it."

"There it is. That's what I want. Now what do you want?"

"I want your help to beat him back. I don't want to lose."

"Good. With my help you won't."

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Tartarus

"Father are we in agreement?" Zeus said

"Yes, yes after you help rise and we destroy that Jackson once and for all we divide the world in half and share amicable." Kronos answered

"Swear to no going back on our deal." Zeus said to the spirit of his father.

"I should be asking that of you my son, after all you are the great deceiver." Being met with silence, Kronos sucked his teeth and swore his oath. "I SWEAR ON THE RIVER STYX TO ABIDE BY THIS AGREEMENT." Kronos yelled. All of Tartarus shook in recognition of the Titan king's oath. "Your turn Zeus."

"I swear on the river Styx to abide by this agreement." Zeus said the ground shook once more signaling the binding of the oath. "What do I need to do to raise you?"

"First you will need a vessel for my spirit. I can't just be here clinging to you willy nilly." Kronos answered. Zeus snapped his fingers and a golden pot came into existence.

"Get in."

"I would have preferred something more ornate."

"You could always stay in Tartarus."

"Fine." Kronos said as he entered the pot.

"What's next?"

"I need to go to the point where all the rivers of the underworld meet. You must release my spirit there so my essence can gather more quickly. Then you need to find me a host. I actually have one in mind."

"Who?"

"Don't worry it's no one you love. I will be at 100 percent power and we will crush this upstart." Kronos said. Zeus didn't care who it was, only one thought consumed him; Defeat the demigod.

"Lets go, father."

So I'm back I apologize for the hiatus but i'm back and i'm better than ever. Lots of moving parts in this one so ask any questions also brownie point for anyone who can guess the host Kronos has in mind. The last review I got really made me sit down and write so I appreciate it so much. Honestly I never understood the emphasis on reviewing but now that i'm writing I get it. It makes us feel like someone is out there reading. Anyway thank you all for your continued support and I hope you enjoyed the chapter. Later,

Peacoat.