A.N. I updated the previous chapter of a mistake that Death Fury kindly pointed out to me, so if you haven't seen the change, make sure you reread the end of last chapter before reading this one.

(Zoe POV)

I was following the spider back down the corridor to Lord Hephaestus' workshop when I heard a huge explosion and the corridor shook. I wanted to run back and look for Percy, to make sure he is okay, but I knew that he had to have caused that. I just hoped he survived. I hurried to catch up to the spider so I wouldn't be left behind. Not too long later I arrived back to the door and entered to see Thalia and Nico in there talking to Lord Hephaestus.

"When did you guys get here?" I asked Thalia. Completely out of breath from following that cursed spider.

"Not too long ago, I was just waiting for Hephaestus to give me my new weapons along with Percy's, and then we were going to come find you guys. Where is he anyway?" She asked looking at me questioningly.

I gulped as Lord Hephaestus walked over and handed Thalia hers and Percy's new enchanted weapons that would still always return to them if they lost them. "He umm, well we saw them there, Lord Hephaestus, we found a few telekhines with a scythe that we believe to be your grandfathers" I said gauging their reactions. After not seeing much I continued,

"He demanded I return here and tell you of what is happening there, while he destroys the weapon" at this I winced, "a few minutes after I left him I heard an explosion and the whole corridor shook. I wanted to go back, but I remembered what he told me. That no matter what, I would get back here and tell you what was happening" I finished out of breath.

Lord Hephaestus grunted, and then said, "that boy has a lot of power, I hope he hasn't done too much damage." He looked to be in deep thought for a moment.

"Anyway, he will come back, although it might take a while. From what you said Miss Nightshade he could've been launched pretty far away, and it could be awhile before he has enough strength to teleport back to camp. Make sure to listen to young Nico in the future, and make sure the campers do as well. Now I will teleport you all back to camp half-blood" he said, as he snapped his fingers and we disappeared in a flash.

We reappeared in the woods of camp half-blood and I walked off with Thalia, both talking about our journey in the Labyrinth while separated.

Line Break

It had been a few days since we got back and Chiron wanted to burn Percy's shroud and send us back in the Labyrinth. Nico said that Percy wasn't dead though and I usually didn't believe boys, but Lord Hephaestus said to trust Nico, so I would…for now.

Lady Artemis didn't want me going back in the Labyrinth, especially after losing Percy, but I knew I had a duty to uphold. All of a sudden I got this weird feeling, like something was about to happen.

My eyes widened and I turned around. What I saw made me gasp.

Line Break (Percy POV)

I knew something was wrong. This bed was much too comfortable to be my crummy old bunk in cabin three. I peeked an eye open and saw I was in some cave. I then noticed a cup of water, hovering in the air, as if by some invisible force. No, not a force, an invisible person.

All of a sudden a beautiful girl about my age walked in. She looked oddly familiar and I gasped. I recognized her, she looked just like Zoe. That must mean one thing. I am on Ogygia.

She came over and felt my head, but I reached up and grabbed her hand. She looked startled at first, but I gave her hand a reassuring squeeze.

"You're alright?" she asked giving me the glass of water.

I nodded grabbing the water and splashing it on my face. She looked shocked at this, as I immediately felt some of my strength return to me. I then conjured a cup of water and drank this one, since my throat was so dry. I turned back to her to see wide eyes.

I smiled, "I am Hestia's champion. That is one of the perks of the job" I said trying to sit up. I grimaced, I wasn't fully healed. She lunged forward and helped support me. "Take it easy, you've been out for three days" she said worriedly.

What? Three days? What about the quest. That's when it all came back to me. Meeting Reyna and Hylla, stumbling upon Hephaestus, traveling to the forge, the telekhines throwing lava at me, and then being fired out of the volcano.

I looked at my arms to see them just slightly pink. I smiled as Hestia had surely been the only reason I survived back there. I decided to try to stand up. Bad idea. I fell to a knee, before the girl rushed forward and helped support me.

She slowly helped me outside and over to the beach. I sat in the water, letting the waves rejuvenate me, before turning to her, "you're Calypso right?" I asked. "And this is Ogygia?"

She looked shocked at first, "yeah, I am, and yes, this is my prison" she said sadly. "How did you know?"

"I was raised on Olympus, Athena taught me and my sister in blood everything, including your story….I'm sorry about all this by the way. Not only just being stuck out here, but also for Aphrodite always sending males that cannot stay on your island. Ones that you fall in love with and they have prior duties to get back to. I am sorry, but I must leave soon. I would love to stay here and get to know you, but, I couldn't do that to you. You don't deserve it" I said looking at her seriously. I took one of her hands and gave it a reassuring squeeze.

She looked over at me in bewilderment that I knew so much. She looked almost sad, "Oh please stay for a little while, just until the end of the day at least please? It is nice to have company, even if you can't stay" she asked pleadingly.

I nodded that I would making her smile.

"So, tell me about this quest that you were on, and why is it so important. Also, who are Zoe and Reyna, I have a sister named Zoe?" she asked giving me a wink. I looked over at her shocked, "You talk in your sleep" was her only reply.

I sighed, "well Reyna was this girl I met in the Labyrinth, she was incredible, but we had to part ways. Right before she left she kissed me. It was my first kiss and I still don't know what to think about it" I said. She looked over at me knowingly.

I glared at her before continuing, "Yeah, well I just hope I see her again sometime" I said before perking up, "the Zoe I was talking about was your sister" I finished trying to garner her reaction.

She looked at me disbelievingly, "My sister hates boys" she said in a matter of fact tone.

I smirked, "oh yeah, believe me I know. She's pretty cool though, and we're pretty good friends. I went on a quest with her last year and saved her life, and I am currently on a quest with her. Well, was on a quest with her before I blew myself up" I said ashamed.

She told me not to worry about it, "Well I'm glad she has a friend like you watching her back. Will you give her my best regards when you get back?" she asked hopefully.

I nodded smiling. We spent the remainder of the afternoon talking about my stay on Olympus, and my first quest and a half. Eventually the sun started setting and I knew I had to get back. She brought her magic raft around. She told me as soon as I passed the magic borders of Ogygia I could think of where I wanted to go and it would bring me there.

I got on the raft and looked at her, "I will get you off of this island someday" I told her seriously.

She shook her head, "no, I have a pull within the council, I promise I will get you out of here, I swear it on the styx" I said cutting her off as thunder rumbled ahead. She looked shocked, but smiled at me. She gave me a kiss on the cheek before walking away.

Lake at camp half-blood, I thought. Bring me home. As soon as I felt that I had passed the magic barriers though, I mist traveled back.

I appeared on the beach and there was no one around. I began walking and didn't see anyone until I got to the amphitheater. I saw a familiar head of black hair and tried sneaking up on her. She clearly sensed me though as she turned around and gasped.

I just smirked at her. She pulled me into a hug and I whispered to her, "your sister says hi."

She pulled away looking betrayed before slapping me across the face.

I looked at her in disbelief for a second. I then steeled myself, "well I was going to tell you everything that happened, but since you already know, don't even bother coming to the council meeting" I said scowling at her.

I turned away and disappeared in a flash of flames. I reappeared in the middle of the dining pavilion, as everyone's shocked eyes turned to me. "Council meeting in fifteen minutes" I said before flashing away to the big house, not wanting to talk to anyone yet.

It was only a few minutes before Thalia ran in and engulfed me in a hug. I returned it full force. "Don't do that to me again" she said sadly. "From now on we do things together" I just nodded.

Artemis came in next, telling me she was happy to see me. I pulled her into a hug, making her smile. "I will need to talk to the both of you after the meeting, and before we head back out" I said. They only nodded, knowing I would be going back into the Labyrinth, with or without their help.

At that point everyone else had filed in. I looked around at everyone. Thalia, Nico, and Clarisse and Annabeth. That surprised me. I'd have to talk to them later.

Katie Gardener, Travis and Connor Stoll, Silena Beauregard, Charles Beckendorf, Lee Fletcher, Zoe. I scowled at that one.

Artemis, Pollux, and finally Chiron. I cleared my throat, "Well, I am glad you two are okay" I said, looking at Clarisse and Annabeth. They both smiled at me.

"Percy my boy, where have you been?" Chiron asked. I sighed and stood up, this was going to be a long meeting, "Okay this is how this is going to go, I am going to recount what happened, and none of you will interrupt me. I will then tell you what our next move is. I want no interruptions, it will make things easier on all of us" I said forcefully.

"If you have questions stay after and I will answer them" I finished as they all nodded. I sighed and sat back down.

I told them about being in Hephaestus forge, I blushed a little at that. I told them how we ran to Mt. St. Helens and found the telekines, and my grandfather Kronos' scythe. At this they all looked shocked, apparently Zoe hadn't told them much.

I told them how I fought them off and got the scythe, I left out the part about tripping over the cart. I told them I was cornered and focused on all of my earth shaker powers, and then jumped into the volcano. How I was shot out of it like a cannon landing on an island.

At this Annabeth's and Chiron's eyes widened.

"I awoke early this morning, not fully healed. I saw a girl and saw a resemblance to Zoe. I recognized her as Calypso, Zoe's sister. Athena gives very good descriptions, and is a very thorough teacher" at this Annabeth smiled.

"She helped me out onto the beach, and I sat in the water healing ever so slightly. I spent the afternoon telling her about our quests, and she told me about her life. When I was strong enough to leave, I got on a raft home. I then mist traveled here."

"I then teleported to the dining pavilion before coming here" I finished out of breath, purposefully leaving out the part about Zoe.

"Now, we will head back out tomorrow before lunch time, in the hopes of beating the titan army to Daedalus' workshop" I said leaving no room for argument.

They all looked at me shocked. Chiron was the first to speak up, "Why hadn't you been using your weapons?" he asked curiously.

"Hephaestus told me my father wanted him to make some alterations to them. I only had a spear given to me from him, which I very unwisely threw at the telekhines, killing two of them, and leaving me weaponless" I explained.

He nodded accepting that. He then dismissed everyone and they began to shuffle out.

All that was left was Annabeth and Clarisse, and Beckendorf, which was surprising. Behind him was Artemis, Nico, Zoe, and Thalia.

"Thalia, I'll just meet up with you later, there's some things I want to talk to you about anyway, you too Nico" I said giving them both a quick hug. They nodded and walked out, talking amiably.

Annabeth and Clarisse came forward. I quickly hugged them both before smirking at them, "daughter of the wisdom goddess and you travel out to the city, when the Labyrinth is right in our backyard huh?" I asked teasing her.

She glared at me and looked like she was about to hit me, but then her eyes softened. She gave me a friendly punch in the shoulder.

They recounted their journey and how they found Chris Rodriguez, a demigod son of Hermes that betrayed us. They vouched that he wouldn't be a problem so I didn't worry much about it.

After they finished their tale I promised that I would find them later. I promised a spar with Clarisse which seemed to make her happy.

I hugged Annabeth one more time before the two of them left. I smiled at them, knowing they used to be bitter enemies, but now they are friends, or at the very least respected rivals.

Beckendorf came up next, "My dad told me about his project, so if you ever need anything just come find me and I will hook you up" he said with a smile.

I nodded, grasping his hand, he added, "he also wants us working together later in the war."

I nodded with a smile, promising that I would stop by his armory sometime.

Artemis came up next and pulled me into another hug. I was worried about this upcoming conversation. "Don't do that again Perseus, I'm serious. Or I will have your uncle bring you back to life just so I can use you as my personal punching bag" she said with a half-hearted glare.

I gulped, but nodded. "Okay, we are clearly going to need to go back in, but I have an idea to find Daedalus' workshop much quicker and safer than just wandering around aimlessly. We need a clear-sighted mortal, and I was hoping, if there was one in the hunt, you would let her accompany us" I said hopefully.

When I saw her face I gulped. I decided to add, "It's okay if it's not alright with you. It would just be safer for Thalia, Zoe, and myself. You know for a fact though that Thalia and I would never let something happen to her, and neither would Zoe for that matter."

She sighed, "I suppose it is alright, I will see you off tomorrow and bring her to Zeus' fist. If you let her get hurt though you will be in for a world of hurt Perseus" She said seriously giving me one last hug. "Oh, and don't let that Nico kid flirt with her either" She said with a smirk. I smiled happily waving after her.

I noticed it was just me and Zoe left. I debated just flashing out, but that would do more harm than good.

"What can I do for you?" I finally asked coldly.

She sighed, "I'm sorry Perseus, the only time people get sent there is for a romantic visit"

"And you thought I'd just lounge around on her island and forget all about the quest?" I asked angrily, cutting her off.

She just looked at me sadly, "I'm sorry, I just, I was worried about you okay" she said looking down.

My eyes softened, "hey it's okay, but I would never abandon you guys. You need to realize that, and stop thinking I'm like Heracles. When you do that, I think we can have a shot at truly being friends" I said with a small smile.

She nodded, "I'd like that." She gave me a hug before turning to leave. "Wait" I called after her. She turned around questioningly. "Did Hephaestus give you my new weapons?" I asked smiling.

She shook her head, "Thalia has them" she said as she walked out. I just nodded.

I disappeared in a flash of flames, intending to see what my father wanted to do with my weapons.

I reappeared in the Zeus Cabin and heard a yelp. I turned and saw Nico looking frightened, while Thalia was bent over laughing hysterically at him.

"Jeez Nico, I didn't know Hades had another daughter, or should I say, Nicole" I said with a smirk. This made Thalia laugh louder. He just shadow traveled away with a scowl. Hahah, it was too easy messing with him, I'd have to find him later though.

"So, thunder butt where are my weapons?" I said smirking at her, using the old nickname I had for her.

"Ugh, shut up Kelp head" she said, while handing me a gold coin, a necklace, and a bracelet.

I put the necklace and bracelet on. I then put the coin in my pocket, not thinking too much about it. The bracelet was still sea green, and had a flame charm on it. That was the only charm though, as I pulled it, and my shield spiraled out. I grinned and willed it away.

I pulled on my necklace next, which also looked the same and my bow appeared. I was confused. "How come Hephaestus took this one, but didn't do any changes to it.

She shrugged, "probably because he didn't want to upset Artemis, same as with Hestia's" she said.

I nodded, I mean it made sense.

I then took out the coin, I was about to ask what to do with it, but got an idea. I flipped the coin and when I caught it tidal wave was in my hand. I smiled, that was pretty cool. Thalia did the same and her spear appeared.

"Now watch this" she said. She flipped her spear and it turned back into the coin. She then flipped it again and in her hands was her sword. The one I had gotten her. I smiled at that.

I then flipped tidal wave and a coin landed in my hand. I then flipped it again and in my hand was the spear that Thalia had gotten me. That's so awesome, I thought to myself. I flipped it back into a coin and put it in my pocket.

I realized I would need to train more with a spear, especially since I liked to throw it like a javelin often, and that wouldn't do any good now, except leave me nearly weaponless.

"Aren't they awesome?" She asked. I nodded in response. In truth, I was extremely excited to put them to the test.

"My father thought we used one weapon too much. This way we won't know what we are about to wield. It will teach us to be ready no matter the situation. It will also always return to us, so if you foolishly throw it like a javelin, it'll come back." she said with a smile. I couldn't help but agree with that logic. My uncle could certainly be wise when he wanted to.

She turned somber after that, which confused me. She told me how she shot Luke with an arrow and it bounced off harmlessly. She said Nico had an idea, and it should be done as soon as possible.

I nodded, it was already pretty late, but I figured if it was important, sleep could wait.

So we left her cabin to find Nico.

Line Break

We eventually found him in his cabin, which probably should've been the first place we looked. Funny thing about that though, it wasn't.

Thalia broke the silence, "Young cousin we don't have much time, will you please enlighten Percy of your plan" she said.

He nodded, "Alright Perce, how does one become invulnerable, like Luke as I'm sure Thalia told you?" he asked me.

I thought about it for a minute, "either you're immortal or you don't" I said my voice trailing off. "Oh shit, you don't mean he" I started, but Nico only nodded.

"Yep, he took a dip in the styx. I have, of course thought about this, and I might do it in the future, but I am certain that the two of you should do it as soon as possible" he said seriously.

"We're only twelve though, the great prophecy refers to us being sixteen" I said, not ready to take this path.

He sighed, "Percy we don't know when the full blown war will start, it could be any day now for all we know. What we do know though, is that Luke has taken a dip in the styx, which means he is preparing. It's now or never" he said completely serious.

I nodded reluctantly, "so what do we do?" I asked.

"We have to take you to your mother to get her blessing. After you oh so lovingly mocked me, I went to see her. She is already on board, you both just need to ask her. Then we go to the styx. I am sure Athena has taught you about it, but you must remember to pick a spot on your body, just one spot. Imagine a cord extending out from there, and that will be your one mortal point."

"Also, while you are in there think about who anchors you to the world. They will be the ones to pull you out. I know the both of you can do it, but let's go. We don't have much time, and I want to get some sleep before the quest" he said before telling us to meet him in Elysium. He then ran into a shadow and disappeared.

I looked at Thalia and shrugged, before disappearing in a flash of flames.

Line Break

I reappeared in front of a beautiful golden gate. I looked around. Everything was so dark and gloomy, and here were these bright golden gates. I shook that thought away. I could go sightseeing in my uncle's realm at a different time.

We found Nico looking at a bench. When I saw what he was looking at, I let out a shocked gasp.

I turned to Thalia and saw the same look on her face. I grabbed her hand, and we approached the bench.

I tried to put a hand on her shoulder, but my hand passed right through. She's still a ghost, I thought sadly. Thalia gave my hand a reassuring squeeze.

Thalia stepped forward and cleared her throat, "Mom, I need your permission to bathe in the river styx" she said confidently.

Our mother smiled lovingly up at her, "Oh Thalia you look so beautiful" this made her blush, "yes my daughter, I give you permission to bathe in the river styx" she said.

It was my turn, "mother, I need your permission as well, to bathe in the river styx" I said with false confidence.

She turned to me, "Oh, my Perseus, look how handsome you are. You two are going to be the greatest heroes this world has ever seen. Yes, you have my permission to take a dip in the river styx" she said.

I nodded. I wanted to say something else, but her form shimmered and disappeared.

Nico walked over and put a hand on each of our shoulders, "It was tough to summon her here for so long without anyone finding out. I am sorry I couldn't keep her here longer" he said solemnly.

We both just gave him an appreciative smile. He then told us to teleport to the banks of the river styx, as he shadow traveled away.

Thalia disappeared, and I followed suit.

We reappeared on the banks of the dark black river. This is going to suck, I thought.

I noticed a man with an arrow sticking out of his ankle standing next to Nico.

"Do not do this, beware, turn back now, before it is too late"

A.N. Well I threw in another POV there, Zoe got a little bit of the spotlight. I'm sure you all know who the "mystery" man is. This was a shorter filler chapter. I know it wasn't the most exciting, but let me know what you thought.