Disclaimer: I do not own Percy Jackson

A/N: Okay here is chapter eight. I have decided not to show the entire event of this chapter, but have referenced it in various places. Please enjoy.

Denver

Percy sat rigid as a stone. Some how during the second half of their Journey, Annabeth had managed to fall asleep and her head was now resting on his shoulders. Percy was surprised that Mark hadn't said one word about how Annabeth was being with him. Percy guessed his brother was thinking about seeing his father for the first time. Percy couldn't blame him really, after all he was the same when he had been told by the water spirit to go to Santa Monica. Percy took a whiff of his clothes, he was in need of shower, plus trying to sleep on a train wasn't all that comfortable. Percy decided that he would book the three of them into the motel next to the restaurant where they had met Ares. Percy growled as he thought about the God of war, that stupid quest to retrieve his shield from Water world. Percy still remembered being tangled up in all that net, with Annabeth, the last time that had no money and Ares was basically black mailing them. He had promise them a ride to their next destination, if they would retrieve his shield. Of course he failed to mention that the ride was in the back of truck that was smuggling animals. Percy was completely lost in the memories that he failed to noticed Annabeth had woken up, of course that was still he felt the weight lift of his shoulder and turned to see her hair all over the place, and gray eyes half open.

"Where are we Percy?"

Percy groaned. "If I was to guess, I would say were less then a few miles from Denver, Once we get there we need to find away to reach Santa Monica, but first we are all going to book into a motel and have a shower and change our clothes."

Annabeth looked into Percy's golden eyes, she still couldn't believe that no one had noticed how unique their colouring was. "How though? We don't have any money."

Percy sighed, before pulling his wallet out of his pocket and showing her his credit card. "The same way I paid for our train tickets. It is nice to actually have a Godly parent who cares for their kid, instead of one of the Olympians, who just sit up on their throne and do nothing. Let me ask you a question Annabeth. Have you actually ever seen your mother?"

Annabeth bit her lip, the truth was she hadn't. Even when she ran away from home, and needed help, she received nothing. In fact she only found out she was demigod when she reach camp half-Blood with Luke and Thalia. She had meet them one night while walking the street, and had found out that they were in a similar situation to her. So they had all decided to stick together. She remembered the various monster they faced, and not understanding why they were attacking them. Not once did they receive any divine help. Annabeth turned to Percy then shook her head.

"No I never met her, even when I needed help when I was younger, I had to do it alone."

Percy nodded, he knew the story, she had told him it before, but he just wanted to slag of Athena some more. "So answer me this. Why would you defend someone, who has left you to defend for yourself, why she sits pretty up on Olympus, doing fuck all."

Annabeth looked down, she didn't have an answer. Percy was right. However it wasn't in her nature to back down from a debate and decided she would still try to fight back. "Percy she is still a Goddess, and so I should respect her, no matter if she hasn't helped me at all."

Percy laughed. "Well let me tell you something. From the very first time I was claimed in the arena, Chaos as been with me very step of the way. When ever I sleep, he visits me in my dreams, and see if I am okay. He didn't have to give me this credit card, or the bag I now carry, but he did, and know why? Because I am his son, and he wants the best for me. So think about that next time you decided to defend Athena."

Percy then shuffled past her as he really needed the bathroom. He walked into the small cubicle and sighed. "What was happening? Why was he being so civil with her? This had been the woman who had broken his heart, and treated him as if he was an outcast. Percy growled, was he going soft? Was he going to fail this mission? No that couldn't be allowed. The Gods had done to much to this world to be allowed to live. Percy decided he was through with being nice, and he would send a strong message to Olympus. He wasn't just going to stab Ares in his ankle this time, he was going to use the Power of Chaos to wipe him from Existence.

Motel In Denver

Percy slung is back onto the bed. He had booked three rooms for the night. He knew it would be cutting it close, but they hadn't had a proper sleep for at least two days, and they could all do with a rest. Percy grabbed some clean clothes from his bag, he notice he was down to his last set. That's when he noticed a small bottle in his bag. Harry took it out and noticed there was a note attached to it.

Percy I know how quest can force demigods to go through all their clothes rather quickly, so I placed this bottle in your back. Inside is a magic cleaning agent. All you do is put all your dirty clothes into a large basin and fill it with water, then pour this solution into it. You will find when you remove your clothes they will be completely clean, dry and ready to use.

I wish I could do more to help, but I am already overstepping my boundaries. Good Luck my son.

Percy grinned. Again his father had come through for him. Percy tipped all his clothes onto the bed then grabbed them all before throwing them in the bath tub. Lucky for him the shower was separate to the bath so he could still shower while he cleaned his clothes. Percy filled the tub with water then tipped some of the solution into the bath. He watched it foam for a few minutes. He then stripped down and climbed into the shower.

Motel Restaurant

Annabeth, and Mark sat in one of the booths. When Mark noticed a black Motor cycle pull up outside. Mark had been given some money by Percy so that he and Annabeth could get something to eat. Their Burgers had just arrived, when the biker stepped into the restaurant. Mark noticed he locked eyes with him, before grinning and walking toward them. He then noticed the biker sat down opposite both of them and carried grinning at them. Mark wasn't sure what it was but he could feel all the anger and hate boiling up inside of him. However he completely froze as the biker spoke.

"So you're old seaweed's kid huh?"

Mark looked to Annabeth and noticed she was frozen just like he was. Clearly she knew who this was. Mark hated being kept out of the loop.

"Excuse who are you?"

The biker frowned. "Hmm not only do you look like your father, but your just as dumb. I'm Ares kid. Your cousin."

Mark eyes widened, he was sitting in front of an Olympian. He wasn't sure how to respond, so decided to be polite as he could. "Forgive me Lord Ares, I didn't know it was you. However I am still wondering why you are here?"

Ares was about to say something, when he heard another voice.

"So Hot head, finally decided to show his ugly mug."

Ares eyes glowed before turning to the voice, he noticed it was Percy, the one they had all been forbidden to touch. Ares growled. "Watch who your talking too boy! I am still an Olympian. You're just lucky your father has forbidden any of us from touching you. Or right now I would send you straight to Hades."

Percy grinned, he alway did enjoy getting on Ares nerves, plus he was so easy to wind-up. Percy slid into the seat next to Annabeth and just carried on staring at the God of war.

"So what brings your ugly mug down off your throne. It possibly can't be to help us. After all aren't you the God of war? I thought you would enjoy seeing your father and uncle go against each other."

Ares growled again. Just who did this brat thing he was dealing with? There was something else though that was puzzling Ares, how had he known who he was? He wasn't anywhere near the others when he had revealed to them who he was. Ares decided to ignore it for now, and get back on topic to why he was here.

"I may be God of war, but even I know if father and Uncle went to war, then this world would be destroyed, and then what would I do? I would have no mortals to fight each other. Plus I need a favour only a demigod can do. If you help me then I will help you get to your next destination."

Percy smirked. "Well thank you for the offer hot head, but we don't need your help. Unlike the rest of you Olympians my dad actually cares about me and has given me a unlimited credit card. So we don't need your help."

Ares growled again. He had been hoping to get Mark to go get his shield that he had left on a ride when he had been out with his girlfriend Aphrodite. However his Brother Hephaestus had set a trap for him and Aphrodite, and they had to leave quickly before being snagged in it. Of course Ares had been in such a rush. That he had forgotten his shield, and not wanting to be caught had decided he would get the demigods to get it for him. Now thought Percy had thrown a curve ball.

"Well as a God, I have the right to request that you help me. By ancient law a demigod can't say no to a Gods request."

Percy growled. He had forgotten about that little rule. "Fine what do you want!"

Ares grinned. "Not far from here, is a water park, you see while I was on a date with Lady Aphrodite, we were ambushed by my brother Hephaestus, who was trying to catch the both of us in the act as they say. Before he could trap us though we flashed out. However I forgot that I left my shield there, and need you three to retrieve it for me. If you do I will give you something that will help you on your quest."

Percy growled, he knew what the something was. The bag containing the Zeus's bolt. He turned to Annabeth and Mark. "Why don't you two go, beside it will be good experience for you. Seeing how I have had to pull both your arses out of the fire several times on this quest."

Mark stood up and glared. "And where will you be?"

Percy smirked. "Me, I will be here keeping old hot head company. Beside he and I need a little chat."

Mark and Annabeth turned to each other and shrugged. They took a map from Ares and left the restaurant. Once they had left Percy turned back to Ares and smirked.

"Just a word of warning Ares. Don't piss me off. You heard what my dad said, I am your Jury, Judge and Executioner." It's up to me to decide all your fates, and so far you're all dead!"

Percy then stepped out of the booth, leaving a very pissed of God of war.

Motel room

Percy laid back on his bed thinking. He knew if they wanted then they could totally by-pass the Lotus casino, however Percy wanted to meet Nico and Bianca, and give them warning before he met them in his third year. At least then they would be prepared. Plus he wanted to see Mark, make a complete fool of himself in there. Percy was going to carry on with his original plan. He would allow Annabeth and Mark to eat the lotus flowers, so they could waste a little time. He knew they had been making good time, and still had at least four days until the deadline. He was just about to close his eyes, when he heard a knock on his door. He checked his watch and guessed it must be Mark and Annabeth, he opened the door to see both of them stood there a frown on both their faces. Percy noticed Mark was clutching the bag that contained the bolt.

"Take it you returned old hot heads shield then?"

Annabeth and Mark just glared at him. He could see Annabeth was soaking wet, no doubt she had fallen in the water during their escape from the tunnel of love. Percy walked back to his bed, before throwing her the small bottle his father had given her.

"A gift from my father. Fill a basin with water, then place this solution in the water. All your clothes will be immediately dry, and cleaned."

Annabeth took the solution and growled. "So Mr Big shot, how are we going to get to Santa Monica now?"

Percy groaned. "While you were out, I arranged for a taxi to pick us up, tomorrow morning. It will take us as far as Las Vegas. From there we will get another taxi to Saint Monica."

Percy then shut the door in both their face and fill onto his bed. He switched the TV on and soon found himself falling asleep. He suddenly found himself looking over a huge pit. He was confused after all it should have been Mark having this Visions involving Kronos. Percy heard a deep Voice come from the Pit.

"Who are you Boy? How do you know so much?"

Percy smirked. "That is for me to know Kronos and for you to find out."

Kronos Growled. "How do you know who I am? I never told you my name? No matter even if you do know of my plan you can't stop me."

Percy smiled. "Well you see, that's where you're wrong. I plan to stop you and Luke, but then destroy Olympus myself. My father as given me a mission to wipe out the entire Olympian council, and to re build from scratch."

Percy noticed Kronos had stopped talking and had guessed that he was thinking about something. He then heard Kronos speak. "If you want the same thing, I do. Then why do you want to stop me?

Percy groaned. "I may want to destroy the Olympian council, but I don't want to destroy earth or the mortals living on it. I want to create a new council where the Gods actually take responsibility for their domains, and not abuse their power, something Zeus and the rest of them have been doing for too long."

"Kronos growled. "Then consider this a declaration of war Perseus. I swear when I am revived you will be the first to taste the blade of my Scythe!"

Percy just laughed. "You're not the only one with a weapon that can kill a God Kronos. As you will find out when we meet.

Kronos growled. "We will see Perseus, we will see."

With that Percy found himself waking up to his watch alarm. He jumped out of bed, and heard the sound of a car horn. He grinned. "We will see Kronos. We will see."

A/N: Okay a little different to what was in the book, but i hope you enjoyed it. Please review. As the more reviews i receive the more i am encouraged to write this story.