Hey guys! How's it going? (someone please answer the question.) Thanks for all the reviews last chapter! Standard issues: I'll try to make chapters longer, try to update more frequently, etc.. Different topics: I can't tell you who Midnight is yet... Although a couple people got it right. ;) Also, I did not know that there was a website that translated this into Russian. That's pretty cool, actually! Anyways, next update is WEDNESAY. You got that? WEDNESDAY, WEDNESDAY, WEDNESDAY! I have a band parade on Saturday towards the night and another one early Sunday morning. Sorry guys! This season gets a little crazy with music. Anyways, I think that's everything. I own nothing but please enjoy the chapter! :)

Percy's POV

Luke and I exchanged a look that was part confusion, part anger, and part awe. Calypso and Bianca had already followed Midnight off the space craft. We hurried to catch up before we got left behind.

We easily caught up to them. As a stealth group of five people, we made our way through Olympus.

It actually wasn't that difficult. There was no one in sight, yet we kept to the shadows anyways. We ducked behind bushes, rolled across pathways like ninjas, and even shimmied up a couple trees. (Ok, the tree shimmying was really only Luke and I; the girls looked on and rolled their eyes.)

We made it to the door of the throne room without being spotted by anyone. Or spotting anyone. It was concerning, to say the least. Every time I had been to Olympus, the streets were always full of life. Even on my banishment day, the depressing air didn't do much to change the street life.

At the marble doors, we stopped before barging in.

"I'll lead," I decided.

Midnight scoffed at me. "And why should you lead? What automatically makes you the leader?"

"I'm a–"

"Finish that sentence with the word 'boy' or a synonym for it, and ill castrate you," Midnight warned, a silver knife suddenly appearing in her hand from nowhere. She held it threateningly out towards me.

I gulped. "Noted."

What sounded like a combination between a snort and a laugh escaped from under Midnight's hood. "Wise of you to do so. Now, what was it you were saying?"

I paused to think over my point. "I've been to Olympus the most times. I know the Olympians pretty well after all the times they've debated on whether or not to kill me. I think I should lead the group inside."

To my surprise, Midnight nodded in agreement. "That's a valid point. I've been there a few times, but never for the Olympians to contemplate my purpose of living. Anyone else want to add to the debate?"

Bianca and Calypso shook their heads. "No. We've never even been to Olympus."

Midnight nodded. "Ok, so Diamond and Sunny are out. What about you, Luke?"

Luke hesitated. "There's someone I need to catch up with. I don't want our first meeting after so long to start with me leading the storming of Olympus. No offense, Raven."

I shrugged. "No offense taken. I'm planning on at least cursing out about half the people in there. i have no one that i really need to catch up with."

I turned to Midnight. "What about you?"

She cocked her head at me, as if she didn't think id ask her. For a second, I didn't think she's respond. Then, she said, "I would. After all Zeus has done to me and everyone else, it'd be a pleasure to lead the rebellion. But I have someone I need to talk to. Privately." She practically growled the last word at me, as if I wanted to hide in and eavesdrop on their conversation.

"With who?" I couldn't help but ask.

"Artemis."

From the tree to our left came a gasp. Midnight looked over there, not even blinking (or least, I don't imagine her doing that; she's still wearing the hood) and took out a bow and arrows. She fired an arrow faster than the eye could blink. We all knew it had hit it's target when a brief cry of pain echoed throughout the area.

"Come down here," Midnight spoke emotionlessly, "or else my next arrow will hit someplace far more fatal than your leg."

A figure climbed down from the tree, an arrow clearly sticking out of one leg. She limped towards us, out of the shadows and into the light.

Midnight gasped. "Lady Artemis!" She dropped her bow in shock. "I'm sorry! I thought you were someone else!"

Artemis frowned at us all. "Who are you?"

I took a slight step forwards. "I am Raven, the leader of this group. We come from Lord Chaos himself in order to warn the Olympians of a coming war."

Artemis gaped at me. "A war? Against who? We've defeated everyone! The Titans and Giants wouldn't dare rise again so soon, and the primordials are too faded to fight."

I gave Artemis a look I hope she received through my hood. "That is classified information. We must have the entire council assembled for that to be revealed."

Artemis narrowed her eyes on me, but didn't pursue the topic. Instead, she asked, "Who're they?"

I quickly turned around to face my team. They didn't shake their heads no, so i figured they were fine with telling her.

"The one that shot you is Midnight. The other guy is Messenger. These two are Black Diamond and Sunshine," I said, pointing to each person in turn. They all waved slightly at Artemis, who blinked at each person.

She turned back to Midnight. "You knew I was a goddess when you shot me. You didn't seem to care until you knew it was me. Why?"

Midnight was silent for a moment. Finally, she said, "I need to find one of your hunters."

"Why?"

"I have a score to settle," was the only answer Midnight gave.

"... Which one?" Artemis asked carefully, as if afraid of the answer.

"Thalia Grace."

Hey guys! Next update is Wednesday! Reasons in the AN at the top. Thanks! Have an awesome almost-week!