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A/N: Here is the next chapter please enjoy. Note one more chapter left after this one. Before we head into book two.

On way to Los Angeles

Percy stay quiet for most of the journey. He was still thinking about everything that had happened. Meeting Nico and Bianca had bought a smile to his face. However he couldn't stop thinking about the way Bianca hugged him. He could understand an seven or eight year old hugging him, but she was only a year younger then himself. Well technically wasn't true, she was in fact 70 odd years older then him, but the Lotus Hotel had allowed her to keep her youth. He was also thinking about what Aphrodite had said to him, before he had killed her. That he had feeling for Bianca, beyond just being cousins. Well this time they wasn't cousins, maybe that was why he had felt a small pull towards the daughter of Hades. Percy wondered what was going on up on Olympus, now that they knew he wasn't bluffing, would anymore of them come down to see him? Percy had already decided that Ares would be next to die. He then began to think about how he was going to wipe each one out. Zeus and Poseidon would be his two biggest challenges, seeing they were considered the brothers of Kronos. Still he did have one ace up his sleeve and that was Hades. Percy had already decided on how he was going to deal with Artemis. In fact he was going to allow Thalia to take care of her. He wondered if there was a way to transfer some of Chaos essence into her spear. That way she too could kill the Olympians and other immortal beings. He looked out of the window and noticed a sign that read

California State Line, 12 miles

An hour or so later the arrived at the pier of Santa Monica. Percy stepped out of the taxi and left the driver a nice tip, before looking out across the sea. The beach near the pier was just like all the movies portrayed. Clean golden sand. Percy closed his eyes and he felt the sea call to him once more. If Percy had to be honest he did miss the sea, but now he was the son of chaos and although he could use the power of water, even he knew stepping into Poseidon domain would be suicide. Percy noticed his brother just standing there. He shook his head.

"What are you waiting for Mark. Step into the sea. Don't you hear it calling you?"

Mark paused, he could hear the ocean calling him, especially a female voice. Telling him to come into the sea. As if in a hypnotic trance he walked into onto the beach, and then began to walk towards the sea.

Percy and Annabeth watched on. He knew what was happening. After all he had already lived through it twice. He noticed the water was now at Mark waist line, so it was at his neck, until finally he vanished beneath the sea. Now all he and Annabeth needed to do was wait. Percy was pleased that he killed Annabeth, has it seemed without her inference then Annabeth was leaving him alone at last. He sat dow on the ground and rested his body against a small wall. He knew they were going to be here a while. Percy decided to doze off for a little while. Again he found himself at the mouth of the pit, looking down once more.

Pit of Tartarus

"So Demigod, you wasn't bluffing when you said you were going to destroy Olympus."

Percy smirked. "I never bluff Kronos. Anyone who think I do will end up just like that whore."

Kronos began to laugh. "You Know Perseus, I am beginning to like you. Never in the history of the Gods has a demigod killed an Olympian. I can sense your power rivals that of all the Olympians would can only mean one thing. You are a son of Chaos."

Percy, bowed sarcastically. "Guilty as charged. So if you already know this, then you must know that you don't stand a chance against me. So why waste your energy trying."

Kronos laughed. "Tell me Perseus do you know how my sons defeated me and the other Titans?"

Percy shrugged. "Too be honest, there has been so many films, TV adaptions, some say you were defeated by the Kraken, other say you was defeated by the spear Trillium."

Kronos laughed. "Really is that how mortals think we were defeated?"

Percy shrugged. "Well seeing how it is only the Olympians own children who believe in them anymore, then the mortals came to their own conclusion. Many believe you are just a Myth, legend, something some crack pot fool cooked up."

Kronos laughed again. "Well do you want to know how we were really beaten?"

Percy shrugged again. "Go ahead, I'm not going anywhere, beside knowing my brother, he's got lost in the big wide ocean."

"Zeus and his brothers only defeated me because your father decided to lend a hand. Had he not intervened then we Titans would still rule today. So you see knowing know who you are, makes me want to kill even more. I look forward to our battle Perseus. You can then witness the power of a Titan first hand."

Santa Monica Pier

Percy woke up to being shaken by Annabeth, who was pointing at the sea, where a figure was coming out of it. Percy could see it was Mark and he was carrying a small bag, containing the pearls. Percy knew there were only three pearls, meaning one would have to be left behind. However Percy had already solved this little problem. Hades had said, that when the others escape then he would transport him to the beach so that he could face off against Ares.

After they had left the beach, they had grabbed a quick bite to eat, before walking towards the entrance of the underworld. Percy knew exactly where they were going and soon the three teens appeared in front of an old recording studio. Of course there were going to be question asked later, about how he knew where they were going, but he could also tell a little lie and tell them his father gave him the information. He pushed open the huge metal door. Once inside the three teens looked around. The Lobby seemed to be completely empty, except for a high pedestal in the centre and a bald man dressed in a black suit standing on it.

Percy walked up to the pedestal and noticed the name tag on the mans suit. It read Charon. "Excuse me we would like to go to the underworld please."

The man looked down from the pedestal. Confusion written all over his face. He then scanned his book, it was then he looked up. "I don't see you or your friends listed here. I only ferry the dead to the underworld and you three are clearly not dead."

Percy growled. "Please we need an audience with Lord Hades. He took something that is very important to my brother and he needs it back."

Charon narrowed his eyes. "So not only do you want a ride to the Underworld, but you want a personal audience with his Lordship. Very well but it will cost you."

Percy was way a head of him as he dug into his bag, before slamming down a pouch filled with gold coins. He watched Charon eyes widened. "Is this enough?"

Charon took the bag and then stepped down from the pedestal, he then walked towards a wall where a flame torch hung. He twisted the torch revealing a hidden staircase. The first think Percy and the other noticed was the stench of death and decay. They all held their breath as they walked down the huge spiral staircase. Percy growled.

"Honestly wouldn't a lift be much easier?"

Charon turned to Percy and frowned. "I don't understand all that new techo rubbish, besides I prefer the stairs as it gives the sense of Mystery at not knowing what awaits you."

The staircase then opened up to a corridor, which lead to a huge pier. Percy watched as Charon, got into the boat and picked up the huge pole waiting to set off. "You do realise once someone enters the underworld they can never leave. This is a one way trip. Do you still wish to proceed?"

Percy climbed into the boat with Mark and Annabeth, before nodding. He then sat down in the boat as Charon began to transport them across the river Styxs. Percy could see the pier on the other side and the entrance to the underworld. He wondered if they would have to wait in those huge long queues again. Percy groaned as he remembered the explanation he had received from Annabeth. Soon as he had stepped out of the boat he heard a familiar growl. Out of the shadows stepped the guardian of the underworld Cerberus. It sniffed at Percy then use it three tongue to give him a friendly lick. He turned to see Annabeth was in complete shock, where Mark had just fainted. Percy was growling, the big mutt was giving him away. When he spoken to Hades he had meet Cerberus and the three headed dog had immediately taken a liking to him. He watched as it hunched down on all fours. Percy suddenly realised that it wanted them to ride him. Percy noticed all the shocked faces in the various queues, even the three judges had stopped what they were doing. Percy ignored their stares before climbing up onto the back of the big pooch. "Come on Annabeth. He won't bite."

Annabeth was giving him her famous glare which meant you have some explaining to do, when this was over. He pulled her up onto the Cerberus back, and then whispered something into the dogs ear. One of the head immediately lowered its head and picked up Mark in his mouth. Percy turned to see Annabeth was complete shock. Percy grinned. "Don't worry, I told them to be careful with him. Beside I am getting a little fed up of his fainting routine."

Annabeth didn't say anything, she suddenly screamed as the Cerberus stood and and turned towards one of the walls. It started to run towards it. Annabeth eyes widened, what the hell was this mutt doing? He was going to crash them into a brick wall. She closed her eyes and suddenly felt darkness all around her, she noticed that Percy didn't seem that bothered about all this, wish started raise several question in her mind. It was if he knew what was going to happen. She was surprised to see the shadow soon vanish. They seemed to appear in front of a huge castle. Annabeth watched Percy slide off, before patting the Cerberus. Annabeth then noticed one of the head placed Mark on the floor. Seeing that Percy wasn't going to help her down, she decided to jump down.

Percy pushed open the huge steel gates, he noticed Mark was finally coming around. Once he saw his eyes open, Percy slammed his fist into his brother face, much to the shock of Annabeth.

"Quit being a bloody wimp all your life. No one would believe you were the son of Poseidon. Every monster we have faced you have ended fainting, leaving me and Annabeth to safe your backside. Well no more."

Mark stood holding his nose as blood began to pour out of it. However before he could stop the bleeding Percy grabbed him by his jumper and began to frog match him through the gate. Once they had reached the huge iron doors, Percy flung his brother against the wall while he used the Big knocker on the door. He heard footstep, behind the door as it slowly opened, revealing Hades wife Persephone.

"She winked at Percy and then smiled. "Can I help you?"

Percy grabbed his brother again and pushed him in front of the woman. "We would like to see Lord Hades, to see if he will free this boys mother."

Persephone, knew all about the Plan between her husband and Percy, however she wasn't sure if Mark mother would want to see her son like this. Still it wasn't her place to say anything, and she gestured for them to follow her. They walked down various Corridors, the came to a door, that had a soft orange glow beneath it. She opened it, to see her husband talking to the woman over a cup a tea.

"Lord Hades, you have visitors. Three demigods by the looks of it."

Lord Hades stood from one of the sofa. And walked towards the three teens, he then noticed Mark was bleeding from his nose. He looked to Percy's fist to see the blood still stained on his knuckles. However he was suddenly pushed a side as Sally run up screaming before taking Mark into her arms. Hades ignored the little get together, it was time for him to perform.

Percy stepped forward. "As Mark, is unable to ask then I will. Lord Hades I ask that you return Zeus Bolt to us."

Hades grinned before his face changed into anger. "What! You dare accuse me of stealing my brother symbol of Power. How dare you!"

Percy recoiled at the anger, if he had to say then both he and Hades needed an Oscar for this performance. "Well you do seem the most likely candidate. After all a war between your two brothers would not only make you happy, but it will expand you domain with all the dead the war would cause."

Hades growled. "A typical statement from a narrow minded demigod. Take a look around you Perseus. In the last year my domain as doubled. You know how many sub divisions I have had to open to accommodate everyone. Not to mention the help I have had to hire. I once was a rich God Perseus, but I am almost broke now with all the staff wages needed to run this place. Do you really think I want anymore mortals, here before their time?"

Percy lowered his head. "Then I don't understand if my brother didn't take it and you didn't then who did?"

Hades growled. "Simple your brother is lying. Not only did he steal my brother's bolt, but he also stole my helm of Darkness. Poseidon thinks he clever, playing me off against Zeus. He knows how much I hate my younger brother, for forcing me to work in this domain, and thinks I will join his side." Hades then turned to Mark. "No doubt your father hid you during the winter solstice. Once everyone back was turned, he then led you into the throne room where you stole not only Zeus Bolt but helmet too."

Percy eye widened. "Your helmet is missing too. I never knew that."

Hades growled. "Of course you wouldn't, all that lot care about up there is find Zeus's bolt. They couldn't give a damn about me. Like always Hades is ignored. Now enough games. I want the Bolt and The helmet now. If not I will not only kill you all, I will also kill your mother. Now open your brother pack and give me back what is mine and my brothers."

Percy pulled the pack of Marks back much to Sally's horror. "Percy what's wrong with you! You don't treat your brother like that!"

Percy growled. "For a start your not my mother and that is not my brother." Percy opened the pack, of course he knew that his brother was carrying the bolt. Percy removed it, from the pack much to Annabeth's horror. Percy then growled before launching himself at Mark, of course it was an act but at least he got to hit him a few more times.

"You lying piece of filth. You did steal the bolt, After all we went through you had all along." Percy then picked up the pack again before pulling out the helmet as well. "Not only the bolt but the helmet too."

Percy was about lay into him again, before Annabeth, stopped him. "Hold it right there Percy. Are you forgetting that Ares gave us the pack, what if this have been all a set up from the start? After all Ares is the God of war, if anyone would want war it would be him."

Percy growled. Annabeth had to ruin his fun. He got back up and noticed Hades had his helmet back. He then placed it on his head. "Ah Finally good to have it back where it belongs. Now what's this about my nephew giving you this pack?"

Percy allowed Mark to stand, who stood in front of Hades. "Lord Ares gave us the pack, after we completed a small quest for him. I had no idea what was in the pack. Honest."

Percy noticed Hades pause. "Very well I believe you. Ares always was a loose cannon in my book. You may leave, son of Poseidon, and take my brother's bolt with you. Maybe there is still time to stop this pointless war."

Mark nodded, before removing the pearls and handed one to Annabeth, his mum and himself. He then turned to see Percy waiting for his. "Hmm Sorry Percy, I only received three. So you will have to find your own way back, as I need to get this bolt to Olympus right away."

Percy watched with a small grin. "Fine, go ahead. As the son of Chaos I don't need you stupid little pearls."

Sally gasped. "Percy you know?"

Percy turned to the woman who was suppose to be his mother. "Of course I knew. Chaos told me everything, how you adopted me, and that I wasn't really your son. Now I understand why you treated him better then me. Well you don't have to worry about me darkening your doorway anymore."

Percy turned his back onto the three and watched as they smashed the pearls beneath his feet. He looked at Hades and whispered. "Are they gone?"

Hades nodded, causing both of them to break out in a laugh. "Oh Percy, I haven't had that much fun in years. Bravo on your role, you played it beautifully. Now the question, what are you going to do about my no brain nephew?

"Percy grinned. "Easy kill him!"

A/N: I know Its a little different to the book, but didn't see the point mentioning the Tartarus scene, especially with Percy having a friendly conversation with Kronos.