"Jason, Piper, about time. So you all probably curious what Annabeth, Frank and I been discussing while Nico and Jason were out. Well unfortunately we think Nico is right."

Percy finally did it. He finally broke the news that everyone was fearing, but he was right. The Gods refused to help us, so it was the only way to survive and bring freedom to the demigods.

"I agree as well, I hate the idea, but if the Gods won't help us, then this is the only chance we have. I think we should go there and then spilt up."

Everyone's voices turned into a blur of hysterical noises, as I spoke. Piper squeezed my hand as she looked at me with a pained expression.

"Why Jason? We should do this as a team, so it's less dangerous."

It was Hazel to respond next, her voice was filled with anxiety. She was gripping onto Frank tightly as afraid to let go of him.

"What happens if one team runs out of supplies, what happens then? It's too risky."

"Think about it guys, less 'things' will come after us because we are split up. One team stays behind defending while the other team goes for the heart. Both teams will stay atleast a couple of minutes apart, so you can still reach each other. "

Leo shrieked, "So one team is bait? A distraction?"

"Well yea, sort of, both teams will be fighting, but that team that stays behind will watch the other teams back basically."

Annabeth spoke up next, "Well see how the plan turns out, but if anything goes wrong Jason, both teams come together. OK?"

"Of course. We need to sort the teams. We should have a couple of strong fighters in the back and Nico and Hazel should be in the front team because they are children of the underworld. They will be big help in finding the heart of the pit. And well need one strong fighter in each group. Annabeth you choose the groups."

"OK, then team 1 is Frank, Hazel, Nico, Leo and Calypso. Frank protect them at all costs."

"I will."

"Good, team 2 is me, Percy, Jason and Piper. Tomorrow, early morning, get ready to leave, so pack your things tonight. Percy and I will be on shift tonight, so we will pack bags of equal supplies for the two teams. Nico you will lead the team to Tartarus and then we will split up. Team 1, your leader is Frank; he will have a walkie talkie so he can communicate with Percy in team 2. Use it to inform the other team what's been happening and other information. Eat the rest of your dinner, and get some sleep. I wish you all the best for the rest of this quest. Remember if we go down, we go down as a family…always."

I looked at Piper and gave her a warm smile.

"See Pipes, I promised you, I would never leave you again."

"I never said I doubted you. I just hope yours and Nico's plans work."

I grabbed her hand and brought her up with me.

"Have you eaten?"

"Yes, after you left. I'm fine; you're the one who should be eating something."

"I don't care, let's go to bed. We are getting some sleep. Goodnight everyone. Percy you need help?"

"No. Annabeth and I are all good, you two get some sleep."

"Thanks, night man."

I fist pumped his knuckles and walked to my bedroom hand-in-hand with Piper. The house was fairly big with four bedrooms, which made it easy for us. I slept with Piper, Percy with Annabeth, Frank with Hazel, Leo with Calypso and Nico just slept by himself, poor guy had no one. Leo and Calypso have been dating for seven months, we were all surprised when he came back with her after the war. How he got her away from the island and her curse, who knows, but I'm happy they both found love.

I removed my shoes and slipped under the covers and wrapped my arms around Pipers waist as she laid her head on my chest. I always felt at peace whenever I held her in my arms and I know she feels the same way. I kissed her sweetly on her forehead and then gently onto her lips.

"Jason?"

"Yea, what is it?"

"Do you ever think about Reyna?"

"Yea, I wonder where she is, is she safe, but I haven't thought of her that way ever since I met you. Why are you bringing this up again?"

"I don't know, just want to know how your feeling. I'm sorry I'm just really tired Jason and I don't want to sleep if I know that tomorrow we go to Tartarus. I don't want to lose you."

"How do you think I feel? I'm just glad that you have been practicing those sword skills of yours with Hazel. And that we will be together, but Piper if anything happens to you, I'm going down with you..."

"No! Don't say those things."

"I refuse to accept a future without you in it Piper, you wanna know how I'm feeling? Well I can't live without you."

I grabbed her waist and pulled her tightly into an embrace, reassuring her of how I feel.

"Neither can I, look were both scared about the future, but for now let's just sleep."

"Fine, goodnight Pipes, I love you."

"I love you too, Sparky."