I am so so so so so so so so so so so sorry that this is really late but things just got complicated and I doubt that they'll resolve soon. Plus my laptop somehow deleted all of Microsoft Office (and all my documents were frozen for like 3 weeks) and now it just came back (with all my previous works saved!) This isn't over! Enjoy the chapter!

Day 5:

We were making good time, 30 minutes of safe traveling remaining and the island stayed put for once. "We'll take it easier now Festus," I slowed our velocity to give him time to rest while still moving. "Rest for now, we'll have an easier ride back" I smiled. I walked out to look at the sea once more. There are times when everything almost seems worth it, running away all the time, fighting to the death, dealing with people who act as obstacles… I am about to be with the only person I've ever honestly imagined a future with. Sure I've always pictured being with Jason and Piper for as long as I could, but us as demigods, we don't know when our last breath is. It's easier not to think about it.

I won't lie, there have been many girls I've found interesting enough to pursue but I never did; they never popped back into my mind. I haven't stopped worrying about Calypso since I left her island. We've got this spark, you see. She'll say one thing, I do another. I gave her space, she kissed me goodbye. Complicated, some might thing but it never was. Being with her wasn't complicated at all, it was easy and simple. Sure the disagreements were there but it wasn't difficult to deal with them. I didn't mind helping around the island even though she wasn't talking to me. It was a force I still can't really explain just a sort of 'I want to do this nice thing for her'. She softened eventually and I was able to get a closer look at her.

She was beautiful. *The way her long hair fell to the side of her neck, down her shoulders and back. And don't get me started on her cinnamony sent (I'm not a creep I promise). But who wouldn't be overwhelmed with how lovely she smelled (Zeus, I am a creep). It was what kept me going during the final battle, I had to come back for her. And I am.

The ship started swaying back and forth, turbulence? On calm waters? I run outside and look at the vast water.

"Poseidon, can you not…" The ship shook again, as if we were in the middle of a storm. I grabbed the railings to steady myself as water came on deck with the endless swaying motion. A GIANT black figure surfaced about five miles back which was the cause of this commotion. Giant was an understatement; it was the size of 8 whales with glowing red eyes and teeth as sharp as the tip of Mount Olympus. It had disgusting jet-black scales that I could see from this distance.

"Alright Festus you had a little rest, now it's time to take it back to full speed! Maybe Faster!" I let the railings go and fell straight to the floor. "Now would be a good time!" I was unable to stand up so I crawled back inside and maneuvered my way back to the Captain's Room. Using the control panel as support, I lifted myself up to my chair and turned all possible levers back to maximum capacity. We made distance from the beast but it wasn't enough to escape it.

There was a loud screeching noise, but it wasn't from Shamu. The levels monitor indicated that we were on emergency fuel; we had at most minutes before we come to a complete stop in front of that thing.

"I'M FREAKING OUT BUFORD, I'M FREAKING -!" I hit the floor once more. All defenses had been used up (bullets, cannons, mega enhanced arrows, even Greek Fire!) but it didn't stop that beast from chasing us. It wasn't even that close to us, Black Death was taunting me with my inevitable demise unless I could get to Ogygia in time. That stupid island was at least another 10 minutes away. "Festus! I believe in you! Get us to that island as fast as you can! This is the last stretch! You'll be resting and drinking motor oil before you know it!

We stopped moving.

"Festus? FESTUS!" Why did we stop, why aren't we moving! I looked at the levels monitor and saw that we were officially 100% out of power. I looked back to Shamu, he kept moving and looking even bigger, on the other side I could see Ogygia. Waiting perfectly still for my arrival…

I closed my eyes as I awaited my fate; there was no way I could make it out alive. Fight back? With what ammo? Jump ship? Ogygia was still too far for swimming distance, I'd become fish food before I could make out any solid figure on the island. Call for help? No one could get here in time.

All of a sudden, the ship started moving.

A/N: Again, terribly sorry for the long wait. The reunion was supposed to be in this one but I'd rather have you guys hold on to something since it's been so long. All your reviews are great and thank you guys so so much for sticking with this, I can guarantee this won't disappoint! Please give me your thoughts on this chapter and any hopes or suggestions for their meet up (finally).

~Writer of Time