Hey guys! How's it going? (Thanks for answering in the question!) Thanks for the reviews last chapter! My sister's concert was pretty good. I was the stealth photographer, and since she changes instruments (she plays percussion), I had to sprint around the gym to get a good photography angle. I myself play the flute (that's my original and my favorite), piccolo, and oboe. All the oboe players, put your hands up! *looks around and slowly lowers hand* Well, this is awkward now... ;) The trombone is a pretty awesome instrument. It's fun to decorate. (My bae plays trombone in the band with me, and he let me help decorate it with Christmas paper for a parade.) I put my tree up on Saturday. Anyone else? Yes, I do celebrate Christmas (but I have nothing against other religions or holidays). Since someone asked, I'm doing pretty well. :) Little sleep-deprived, if we're being honest, but that's to be expected of a high school musician around Christmas time, right? ;) As for the story, I'd tell you guys who Midnight is right now, but where's the fun in that? ;) I own nothing but please enjoy this chapter! :)

Percy's POV

"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."

Artemis gasped. "My lieutenant? I'm sure she's never met you!"

Midnight scoffed. "She hasn't met Midnight," she emphasized. "She met the person I was before, however. So have you."

"I'm sure we've never met. I think I'd remember," Artemis said. Her words were strong and convincing, but her tone laced them with doubt. She frowned at Midnight.

Midnight sighed. "And here I thought that I was memorable. I guess I'm overshadowed by your current hunters?"

Artemis snorted. "Yeah, right. Some of them can't tell a buck from a doe."

Laughing, Midnight said, "Even I remember that, and the only thing I've hunted in about twenty years are the monsters in Tartarus!" She continued to laugh, but Artemis stopped and stared at her.

"You were in Tartarus? Why? You work for Chaos, don't you?"

Midnight stopped laughing and sighed. "I do work for Chaos. Zeus cast me into Tartarus. I used to live in the sky, gazing down on the world. But he didn't want anyone to be above him, especially not someone with the blood of a Titan."

Artemis froze. "Lived in the sky? Blood of a Titan? Are–"

Midnight interrupted the goddess's musings. "Are you going to tell me where Thalia is or am I going to have to hunt her down myself?"

I tried to intervene. "Midnight, this isn't the goal of the mission! We're supposed to–"

"Trust me. I know what I'm doing," Midnight told me via telepathic connections. As the heir of Chaos, I've been trained how to send telepathic messages. Others can send them to me if their minds are strong enough.

"What are you supposed to do here?" Artemis asked suspiciously.

I shrugged, realizing my mistake. "I changed my mind mid-thought. Midnight has my permission to go find Thalia Grace."

The others in my squad looked at me strangely, probably wondering what crack I was taking that made me think it was a good idea to take a side mission and let Midnight hunt down Artemis's lieutenant.

I wouldve sent sent them a telepathic messge, but I'm a weakling when it comes to my Chaos powers. I can't do anything right with them.

Artemis looked between Midnight and I, as if trying to figure us out. She eventually reached a mental conclusion.

"I will take you to my hunter's camp, as long as none of you engage my hunters without legitimate reasoning or provoking."

Midnight grinned, slightly terrifying me with the possibilities of what her facial expression could mean. Part of me wanted to know what she was plotting; the other part wanted to let it be, as the Beatles would say.

I nodded. "We agree to your terms." I shot a pointed glance around at everyone. They repeated what I said, Midnight a little more hesitantly than the rest.

Artemis continued to look warily at Midnight, but nevertheless held out her hand. "Grab on, and I'll flash you to my camp before the Olympian council meeting."

I grabbed Artemis's hand, and held out the other one to the rest of my team. They all grabbed on and we teleported away.

We appeared in Colorado in the midst of silver tents. A girl in a silver tiara came running up. I instantly recognized her as Thalia Grace. She hadn't aged a bit.

"Milady!" She slowed down when she saw the rest of us. "Who're they?"

"They wanted to see you. Or at least one of them did."

Midnight stepped forwards at the slight cue. She smirked at Thalia, who narrowed her eyes. "Thalia Grace, we meet again."

Thalia opened her mouth to protest, but Midnight cut her off. "Yes, we have met. Apparently, none of you remember me." Her tone was bitter and angry.

"I see you became lieutenant, Thalia," Midnight continued after a second.

"Yeah, about twenty years ago," Thalia snorted.

"Unfortunately, I was in Tartatus for fifteen of those years."

Thalia gaped at Midnight. "For fifteen years?"

"Yes. It was highly unpleasant and I don't wish to talk about it any more."

Thalia shut up.

"I do have a score to settle with you, Thalia Grace. You see, you owe me."

"How?" Thalia sputtered.

"You bet me a hundred dollars that you would never join the hunt."

Thalia paled.

"Look at where you are now!" Midnight gestured around with her hands. "Time to pay up!"

"I don't have a hundred dollars," Thalia said, slightly afraid and confused.

Midnight smiled. "That's fine. I'll drop the debt if your hunt and Milady Artemis join the rebellion that my squad and I are a part of."

I was taken aback, as was everyone else.

The huntress hesitated.

"You know, after so long, it's probably more than a hundred dollars if I really do the math..." Midnight taunted.

"Ok!" Thalia rushed. "Ok! The hunt will join the rebellion if you never bring up that money again."

Midnight smiled. "My pleasure. i didnt want the money anyways. We needed an Olympian ally."

Thalia began to get color back in her face. "Is that all you wanted?"

"I also wanted to see my lady and my sisters again." With that last statement, Midnight pulled off her hood to reveal Zoë Nightshade.

Hey guys! Next update is Monday! I have a band concert Thursday, so I need the extra day. Thanks! And sorry for the constant update changes. :(