Well, there you have it people. Chapter 3 of Spearhead. Enjoy. :D

Sorry it took so long. Too much homework. Also the cause of why it's kinda short.

Anyway, don't let this author note keep you any longer from reading. Go, read!

Chapter 3: No Holding Back

The son of Poseidon instinctively whipped out his ballpoint pen, not that it really was a ballpoint pen. The harmless writing utensil was actually Percy's weapon of choice, a Celestial Bronze sword named Riptide. Percy uncapped it and pointed the blade towards the shadows in front of him, allowing the light to glint off and illuminate the setting.

He could faintly make out the figure of a cowering man and what looked like a winged-lion. At the last moment, the beast caught sight of Percy.

"Oh, what do we have here? My old friend, Perseus Jackson."

"Manticore? I thought I-!"

The lion interrupted. "Slayed me? Yes, but I trust you know we monsters reform after a while."

"It's been a while already? Man, getting rid of Kronos must've really messed up the time." Percy retorted.

"Watch your mouth child." The Manticore threatened.

"What are you going to do, kill me? " Percy replied smugly.

The lion reached its anger point and lashed out. Luckily for Percy, the attack was easily dodged and the bystander leaped out of the way before Percy got stuck with the medical bill. With a quick side step, Percy came into position for a counter attack. He swiped his blade down aiming at the beast's neck. The metal just clanged away, like the coat was made of titanium. It kind of was like metal those. Basically impervious to any attack.

"Hahaha, Percy Jackson! I am also invincible!" The Lion boasted, swiping Percy off his feet. The demigod landed with a thud on the seat of his pants and attempted to scoot away. Percy scrambled to his feet only to be tripped once again by the scorpion tail. The Nemean Lion proceeded to pin Percy to the stained subway tile with its paw.

Percy struggled from side to side, with no luck of getting loose. He even attempted to call for help, only to realize the mortals were screaming in terror, and panicking away. Who knows what they saw? An animal loose from the zoo? A crazed gunman? It didn't really matter at the moment. The beast raised its pointed tail and posed to strike down.

Percy knew he wouldn't actually get hurt… but did his invincibility cover poisoning? He did not want to find out. But his sword was knocked beyond his reach and wouldn't return for a few more minutes. Only if he could somehow buy some time.

"W-wait! Mr. Nemean Lion!" Percy begged. Too late. The dagger like appendage struck with ease. Percy winced, anticipating the tip piercing his skin.

Nothing happened. The Maticore halted, and stood, frozen to the spot, unfortunately, with Percy still under the spot. He started twitching, before his eyes glows red.

"My, my Percy Jackson. Such an unfortunate turn of events." A voice came from the Lion, though, it seemed like it belonged to a teenager not much older than person.

"W-wha-?" Percy stuttered in surprised.

"Ah, yes, allow me to introduce myself. " The boy continued his casual conversation "My name is Code, son of Hades. Head of Operation Spearhead. You may be asking yourself, 'What is this Operation Spearhead?' am I right?"

Percy simply nodded.

"To put it quite simply, I'm going to eliminate all you Demigods."

Percy did not expect to hear something like that.

"But, that's a later phase of my project. Step 1: Bring the Demigods to the attention of the national media. That's harder said than done, you see, since I can't just hand them a film of you. One, they wouldn't believe me, and two; they wouldn't be able to see it because of the Mist. But I assure you Percy Jackson, I will do it."

Percy spoke up. "Are you mad? Why would anyone want to do this! I thought you said you were a son of Hades!" A million thoughts were racing through Percy's mind all at once. How could a son of Hades even be born? Who exactly is this guy? Why is he doing this?

"Why? Just imagine an army of soldiers, with the ability of Demigods. Our navy, strengthened by Poseidon. Our air force, blessed by Zeus. America would be undefeatable. We could have complete control! Of course, I would be the grand mastermind. I can't use the current Half-Bloods because you're all mostly children."

"That's insane." Percy managed through his gritted teeth.

"Insane? Perhaps just a bit. But, let me continue with my little talk. Ah, yes. And how will I accomplish this you ask? Well, you'll just have to think one step ahead. I heard you had a pretty genius back at camp. Oh, what's her name, Annabel, Anna lee…?"

"AnnaBeth?"

"That's the one. You'll need the help you can get, Percy. Because, if my plans go as I planned, you, along with your entire camp will not only be known, you'll be the most wanted criminals in the United States! Within the next week or so too. Remember my name Percy Jackson. Code. Because by the time my plan is done, you'll be begging for me to take your powers."

Percy was just about to give a witty retort, like "Never!" or "We'll see about that". But that was before the skeletal warriors were summoned.

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