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Percy's POV

In a situation like this, one doesn't know whether to squeal like a little girl or be scared out of their wits.

"I'm invited to a vacation with... t-the gods?" I asked gaping. I just couldn't believe it. My mind just seemed to have a problem grasping that as I was trying to come to terms with something absurd like Hades wears pink Fruit of the Loom underwear. Hermes looked at me and grinned.

"That's right." Hermes said, pulling out his caduceus which was in the shape of an iphone. "Zeus has invited ya."

I've decided. I need to be scared out of my wits.

"Um... is there anyway I can... you know... decline?" I asked. Hermes froze as if Khione had turned him into one of her ice sculptures. His eyes widened until they were the size of golf balls.

"I'm sure you could but... Zeus might—" Hermes sliced his finger under his head as if it was a knife going across his throat. I gulped.

"So I guess saying no isn't an option..." I said. Hermes shrugged apologetically.

"Sorry sport. Unless you want a permanent vacation to the Underworld with Hades." Hermes said. Ugh.

"That's like... asking for the lesser of the two evils." I mumbled. Hermes gave me another smile as if to say, "It's not going to be as bad as it sounds." I felt a bit touched by that. Gods don't usually go out of their way to make us lesser mortals feel better. It also made me feel like he wasn't harboring hard feelings about Luke's death.

"Don't worry about it! It's a vacation, how bad can it be?" Hermes said.

"I guess your right..." I murmured to myself. I suppose I should be feeling honored about being invited but I was slightly skeptical about the whole situation considering that I've been invited by my uncle who'd love to roast me with a thousand bolts of electricity.

"Besides, he also invited your friends so you won't be alone." Hermes said. My feelings about this news was generally mixed. I felt relief I wasn't going alone but I also had to decide whether I needed to pity my friends or not.

"Who's going?" I asked.

"Annabeth and Nico."

"That sounds great actually." If Annabeth was there, I'm sure we can get through it together. I mean, we've been through Tartarus together. A vacation with the gods can't be any worse. Also, there's Nico. I feel like I haven't been able to properly talk to him after he admitted his crush on me. I'm hoping that with this time together I am able to convey that everything is cool between us.

"I'm actually a little excited now." I admitted. "So, what do I need to do?"

"Nothing!" Hermes said. "You're ready to go."

"What? But I still need to pack." I said, sputtering over my words. Hermes waved his hand dismissively.

"Nonsense. We've already sent people to fetch your stuff and pack it up. It should be loaded in the car by now." Hermes said. I wasn't sure I was comfortable with knowing some gods had run though my stuff but what could I do?

"Thanks." I said.

"Why don't you head down to the beach now to board your ride?" Hermes asked me.

"Sure," I said. "Thanks again Hermes!"

"No problem!" Hermes said, waving to me as I walked off. "Also, whatever you do, try not to stare at Uncle Hades."

"What're you talking about?" I asked, suddenly feeling nervous all over again.

"You'll see." Hermes said. Right. Like that made me feel better. I turned around and walked toward the beach.

"Is Hades wearing khakis?" I asked. Demeter stopped loading the stuff onto the bus for a moment to look at me, wide eyed.

"I wouldn't mention that if I were you." Demeter said. Then she grumbled, "Even if he does look ridiculous."

Hades head swung over to glare in her general vicinity. Black fire blazed in his eyes. "What did you say?"

Demeter rolled her eyes.

"Oh, nothing dear brother." Demeter said. They seemed to be about to get into it so I decided I would slip away as to avoid being caught in the middle of it. It would sure be a shame if I were killed by one of them. I can see the Olympus weekly headlines now: Percy Jackson Dies Before Even Going on Vacation. It would be embarrassing for sure.

"Hey, Percy!"

Immediately, my worries lifted away and I turned back and grinned. Annabeth come jogging towards the beach, her golden-blonde hair reflecting the sun so that she had a little halo of light around her head. As always, her curly hair was tied together in a side pony-tail which bounced when she ran. When she reached me we embraced each other and kissed each other's lips.

"I'm so glad to see you here, Seaweed Brain." Annabeth said after our lips had parted.

"I'm glad to see you here too, Wise Girl." I replied. She laughed.

"So," Annabeth said, her voice dropping to a whisper. "Do you know why we were invited?"

"No," I whispered back "I've been wondering what we did to deserve this."

Annabeth covered her mouth to contain her giggles. Hera glared at Annabeth as if she was planning something absolutely diabolical. I gazed around to see which immortals were going. It seemed to be Zeus and his siblings from what I could tell. There was also... Oh no.

"Perseus Jackson." Said a bright, grey eyed goddess with long locks of black hair. She was wearing a white, sleeveless button up top with a pair of jeans. Her own dark hair was tied up in a pony-tail similar to Annabeth's in fashion.

"Lady Athena." I said, bowing deeply. The right corner of Athena's lips twitched, as if she was going to laugh at some joke I wasn't aware of.

"Hey mom. What're you doing here?" Annabeth asked. I was glad she had patched up things with her mom since that whole Mark of Athena incident. She didn't seem to hold anymore resent for her mom, at least from what I could tell.

"I'm going on the vacation, of course." Athena replied.

"Are any other gods going on the vacation besides you, Zeus and his siblings?" I asked. Athena shook her head.

"Nope. It's just us." Athena said. Then she smiled in a way that was hard to tell what she was thinking. "I hope this doesn't disappoint you."

"Of course not your grace!" I stuttered quickly. "I was just... making an observation."

Again, the corner of her mouth twitched.

"To be honest, I think this whole setup is a disaster waiting to happen." Athena said.

"What do you mean?" Annabeth asked. Athena observed her family packing the bus.

"Tell me, who do you think will keep the Olympians in line with me, Zeus, Hera, Hestia and Demeter gone?" Athena asked. I paused, considering this.

"I don't know. Do they even need someone to watch them?" I asked. Athena and Annabeth both gave me a look. "Never mind. That was a dumb question."

"Surely, Lord Zeus must've assigned someone to watch them." Annabeth said. Athena sighed.

"He did. He assigned Hecate the job although she can only do so much to keep my rambunctious siblings in line." Athena said, looking back at us.

"Athena!"

Athena looked over to where the voice had come from.

"Father needs my assistance. I should probably go help him." Athena said. She began to walk off when she paused and looked back at me. "One more thing Percy Jackson: I want you to treat my daughter well."

Both my face and Annabeth's flushed bright red.

"I will be with you the whole week so I'll know if you mess up." Athena said. My arm tightened around Annabeth.

"I assure you," I said. "I won't mess up."

Athena's lips curled up as if to smirk. "I'll keep you to that."

Then she headed over to help her father. Back at the bus, I could see a small boy with pale skin, dark hair and a bony face walking towards the entrance.

"Nico!" I shouted, waving to him. He scowled at me and darted into the bus like a startled deer. I frowned. This wasn't how I hoped it would be between us. Annabeth touched my arm.

"It's okay Percy. He'll open up. He just needs time. You know he's been through a lot." Annabeth said.

"I know," I said, sighing. "That's why I wish I could be there for him. I haven't really been a good friend to him in the past. I'm hoping to change that. I want him to understand that he's got a friend in me."

Annabeth kissed my cheek.

"You're a good person, Percy." Annabeth said. "I just want you to remember that."

I smiled. "And you're a great girlfriend."

She chuckled quietly.

"That was a rather smooth reply. So unlike you, Seaweed Brain." Annabeth said.

"Thanks a lot." I exclaimed. We both laughed together. I suddenly became conscious of the fact that Nico might be watching our exchange from one of the bus windows. Was it bothering him? What was it like for him to sit there and watch as the person he liked enjoy himself while dating someone else? It gave me a sick feeling in my gut to realize I was causing him that pain. And I hadn't even noticed that was a problem until he admitted his crush. I should've been a better friend. I should've noticed.

"You seem to be in deep thought."

My father walked over, wearing his khaki shorts with a Bermuda shirt. It was much more natural to see him in it than Hades.

"I'm just thinking sir." I said. He arched an eyebrow.

"Sir?" Poseidon said.

"I mean dad." I said. He smiled and clapped a hand on my shoulder.

"That's more like it." Poseidon said. "Also, I came over here to tell you we're ready to go."

"We are?" I asked.

"Yep. So you better head on over before my brother pitches a fit." Poseidon said, rolling his eyes in deep exaggeration. Annabeth and I exchanged a look then headed onto the bus, hand-in-hand. After entering and getting settled in, Zeus closed the doors and lifted the car in the air, heading off to Olympus knows where.

I then got a feeling in my gut that I was in for one Hades of an experience.

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