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PERCY POV

My eyes gently fluttered open. I rubbed with my sore hands for a few seconds to clear my vision. What happened? The last thing I could remember was Nico...Nico! I hope he's safe. Why would my dad do that? I will need to give him a heck of a talking to before I'm done. I stood up from where I laid. I looked around a noticed that I was in a golden room. Gold floor, Gold ceiling, Gold chairs. Everything...gold.

I walked towards the mirror which was encased with golden plates at the side. I look at my reflection. Damn I'm handsome. I was surprised to see I never had any blood on my shirt, I mean I'm sure I was stabbed. I quickly pull up my shirt to see if I had a scar...nothing.

"You sure do have the muscles kid" A voice said.

I turned around and I was met with the face of Apollo.

"I try to work out every morning... where am I?" I asked

"Are you really that clueless dude? haha, I guess I can bless you with my knowledge!" He beamed.

"Well you were missing for a few days. You suddenly appeared and apparently you were being impaled by your dad, though I think that was more your fault... I brought you to one of my temples to heal your wounds. Done!" He said, with an eccentric look on his face.

"I never knew I was missing, I just woke up and went straight to camp, and as for... I mean I couldn't let anyone hurt Nico. He's a brother to me. Thanks for healing me by the way." I said while putting my shirt back down. I had mini heart attack and reached into my pocket. Thank the gods. Riptide was still there.

"Okay, can I go back now? How does this work? Do you just flash me there or do I have to call Blackjack?" I asked preparing to leave.

"Umm Percy dude... I need to say something... how do I put this. Things might not seem the same when you get back." He said quietly.

"What do you mean?" I asked

"Oops, not enough time, I'm sending you back to camp. You'll find the answers there." He rushed.

With that I was sent to camp.

I walked right next to the tree. Thalia's pine tree. Peleus seemed friendly. I went over to him and stroked his snout.

"You're a good boy" I said.

I walked past him and ventured into camp. I could see the big house and the cabin in a distance. I noticed Annabeth, Jason, Leo,Hazel, Piper and Frank heading into the forest.

"Let me give them a little scare." I smirked.

I slowly followed them into the forest. I finally stopped when they stopped to rest. They began talking.

"Hey, Peter can you pass me a drink? Fanta." I heard Jason speak. Hmm. Who was Peter? I gently move around the forest, making sure to stay silent. I noticed that there was an extra person there. He was sitting right next to Annabeth.

"Sure dude." I saw him threw Fanta into the air. Jason gladly used his powers and somehow caught it. They stayed in silence for quite a while. I almost ripped my face off, with my ADHD I couldn't handle this much silence. I was about to jump over and slap their faces until Annabeth spoke up.

"Any signs on Nico yet?" She asked. Fidgeting...Hmm. Annabeth never fidgets.

"Sadly, no. I don't know where he is. I tried... but it's like he doesn't want to be found" Hazel answered. I was confused, what happened to Nico?

"I just hope the little guy is okay, I mean after P,P,Percy. I don't know anymore. He was always alone, I never knew he cared so much. I feel almost guilty. I don't know why" Frank said. The rest murmured something that I couldn't here. I was confused. I was about to ask them what was going on however Jason spoke up again.

"I saw Nico in my dream... I think he's planning to jump into the Lethe." He said. Horror filled my heart. Why?

"Oh my god, we need to do something." Peter spoke up. I'm starting to like this guy.

"What are we supposed to do, knowing Nico he's powerful in Hades. He wouldn't hesitate to trap us or even kill us. Remember last time?" Leo said

"Last time was different! Don't judge him!" Jason snapped.

"Sorry, dude." Leo apologized.

"Jason, Leo is right to some extent. Nico now is beyond help." Annabeth said. What is she saying? I can't believe this. Nico is in trouble and they're refusing to help? I was about to go give them the piece of my mind.

Sadly the fates decided now wasn't the right time because the Camp Conch blew and they all quickly ran to the center. I quickly followed, I make sure to keep myself concealed in the shadows. I had a feeling If I came out, they wouldn't really tell me what was happening. The only way to find out what I need now is to stay hidden.

I saw all of them line up around the camp fire...hmm I never knew how much time passed.

"As you all know, Today is the day we lost the best demigod ever in history." Chiron said with a pained voice. I never even realized he was there.

"Percy Jackson was abducted by a mysterious being on the day he arrived at camp. A being who was disguised as Apollo. Since then we haven't seen him. The god's tried. They couldn't find him. He simply vanished off the face of the earth. Today is the day we pay respect to him, for all the services he has provided to us and mankind."

I shifted uneasily in my feet. I don't like this kind of worship.

"We have Peter! He's basically Percy but much more cooler!" A camper shouted out. I saw the fire glow fiercely red. The camper didn't speak again. I don't think he'll ever speak again. I mean someone cooler than me? Pfft. I'm the coolest person to have ever live.

I saw them pay respects. They quietly went back to their seats.

"Sadly, you all know that one of our "campers" has disappeared. After many failed expeditions we have decided to leave him to his fate. Nico Di Angelo cannot be found." Chiron stated. I know he had a lot on his plate but I didn't want anyone giving up on anybody. I've been gone for a few hours maybe days. How could Nico go missing in that time.

"It has been decided that we will not pursue him further." He simply stated.

Narrator POV

"It has been decided that we will not pursue him further" the camp director finished saying. Everyone felt a bit of guilt in them. It may be because they didn't speak to him at all or maybe it was because they ignored the Son of Hades. Whatever it was, they were regretting it. Jason stood up.

"No, we still have to try, I won't give up. You can all give up, but I won't! I'll find Nico if it's the last thing I do! He's been through more than all of us and he deserve the chance to be happy! Who's with me!"

Sadly no one rose to join Jason. He stood there dumbfounded.

"Seriously guys! You to Hazel?" He asked

"Please Jason, I'm sure Nico doesn't want this. He already made it clear. He wants to be alone."

"You guys are unbelievable! I don't care. I'm looking for him myself."

"No! I'm going to!" A voice called out. A camper was emerging from the shadows. This camper had raven dark hair. His presence caused a massive stare amongst the camper.

"P,Percy?" Annabeth stuttered? He simply ignored her and walked to Jason's side.

"I'll be looking for Nico too! What happened to you guys! How could you leave your own brothers? The amount of disloyalty here is insane! I could have left both wars and let the Titans rule! Or the giants! I didn't I risk my life to help save the whole world, and you guys can use a little time to help find one person? you disgust me." Percy said with distaste in his voice.

The whole camp was silent. No one responded. Jason was slowly stepping back.

"Percy.. we all thought you were dead?" Jason said.

"What do you mean?" Percy asked.

Thunder boomed. Zeus appeared in the middle of the camp.

"Perseus Jackson! Boy!" Zeus bellowed. All of the campers simply bowed. Percy was the only one standing.

"Defiant as always I see. Bow boy." He demanded.

"No." Percy replied.

"I don't know what's going on. Someone will have to explain to me what's going on. Right now I need to find Nico. If Jason's dream was true then we have a limited amount of time to save him" He simply stated and began walking.

"You coming Jason?" He asked. Jason scurried over to him and stood silently right next to him. Slowly Annabeth, Peter, Hazel, Frank, Leo and Piper joined them. Percy smiled and he began walking, however he was surprised to see that the rest waited for Zeus.

"Perseus Jackson! You will come to Olympus and explain yourself!"

"After I find Nico. Yes." He Replied.

"Guys, lets go." He prompted. They refused to move.

"Okay, whatever." He began walking away.

"Percy, if you take one more step I will have to blast you with my bolt. You disrespectful filth." Zeus said with anger in his voice.

Percy continued walking. Zeus summoned a lightning bolt and fired it at Percy. Before it reached him. The lighting bolt stopped. It was suspended in mid air. Percy turned around and simply flicked the bolt. It was sent flying straight at Zeus. Hitting my right on his forehead.

Zeus recovered from it, shock clearly on his face. The shock was quickly replaced by Anger.

"Perseus! You will die!" He bellowed.

Percy Jackson was however no where to be seen. He simply vanished into thin air.

Zeus looked around, and flashed himself out. He wasn't the only one who flashed out. He flashed the campers along to. For what reason? We don't know. Zeus disappeared, not knowing that Percy was indeed still in camp. Alive. Thanks to Chiron.