Author's Note 8:

Hello, readers! Before I start this chapter, I have some announcements. I decided not to wait for the last chapter of this story to reveal who 'she' is since one of my readers already figured it out. I don't know if it's just one person since only one reviewed about it. Anyway, here's some information you should know...

Name: Anakin

Nickname: Ani (given by his mother)

Age: 6 (twin brother of Alexandra)

Parents: Percy and Alicia Jackson

Description: Anakin has raven black hair and sea-green eyes. He's as handsome as his father and he's 3'11 and for the next book, he's 5'11 tall.

Name: Tatiana (She won't be shown until the last chapter of the story but she will definitely be mentioned.)

Nickname: Anna (given by her brother)

Age: 6 (twin sister of Anakin)

Parents: Percy and Alicia Jackson

Description: Tatiana has curly brunette hair and sea-green eyes. She's as beautiful as her mother. She also has a fair complexion.

... Sorry I ruined the surprise but I got a writer's block for a few days and I didn't know how to start this chapter. It was difficult for me but I was able to think of something but I had to reveal who 'she' was.

~Nightshade Hunter

Chapter 10

Percy/Alpha

Percy came out of the vortex to see the palace destroyed. The troops were defending the palace's entrance and the squadrons were attacking the monsters in the battle field. Percy saw Anakin, his son, battling some monsters by the entrance. Anakin has raven black hair and sea-green eyes just like Percy and he's 3'11 tall. He transported to him.

"Anakin," Percy called his 6 year old son, "What are you doing?"

Anakin ran to his father and jumped into his arms. His 6 year old son isn't suppose to be battling monsters. Not at a young age anyway.

"Father, I'm defending the palace. I need to keep it safe." Anakin said.

"Go into the palace. Pack your bags as fast as you can and transport to this place. No buts." Percy said and put his son down.

"Yes, father." Anakin said as he bursted into the palace running to his room. He's going to need training in Camp Half-Blood since he can't leave him here. It's already far too dangerous. Alicia and Alexandra were kidnapped and he can't let that happen to Anakin.

Percy pulled his swords out and dashed to battle monsters. His troops by the entrance of the palace were watching him in awe as well as the squadrons, who stopped fighting monsters to watch him. Surprisingly, they weren't getting hurt in battle while watching. Percy slashed without loosing balance. He slashed at one monster's neck and the other's body which cut the monster in half.

"AHHH!" A monster shouted running towards Percy but failed to at least give him a cut. Percy was able to stab him in his stomach and he fell on the ground.

"Father!" Percy looked by the entrance and saw Anakin with his bag, ready to leave.

Percy ran to Anakin and put his swords aside.

"You're too late to save this palace now, assassin! You failed!"

A low raspy voice said behind him but when he turned, there wasn't anyone there as well as the monsters. Percy suddenly heard ticking noises and he widened his eyes. He opened a vortex and screamed, "TROOPS AND SQUADRONS, STEP INTO THE VORTEX NOW! NO QUESTIONS ASKED! MOVE!" and they all followed. All running into the vortex and once the last knight went in the vortex, it disappeared.

"What's wrong, father?" Anakin asked as Percy opened another vortex.

"Step into the vortex, Ani. Just do it." Percy said and Anakin stepped into it. Percy jumped into the vortex and at the same time, the palace exploded. Glasses and metal flying everywhere. Some went into the vortex before it closed and cut Percy deeply on his left leg and he cried out in pain.

In Camp Half-Blood...

The counselors just left the Big House from their meeting. They ended early since Percy wasn't there to help them think of a plan but some of them were doubtful that he would come back.

"Annabeth, do you think Percy will come back to help us?" Travis asked as they were walking by the lake.

"Percy? My half-brother? Come back?" Andrew said and snorted, "I doubt he'll come back. He's just a coward to fight me!"

"Travis, don't listen to him. Percy will definitely come back. He will always help his friends." Ariana said before Annabeth could even say anything.

Suddenly, a vortex appeared on the lake and out came hundreds of squadrons and troops and they all splashed into the water.

"Whoa! They're a lot!" Connor shouted.

"We can see that. You didn't have to shout." Travis said annoyingly to his brother.

Suddenly, another vortex appeared and at the same time, the other vortex disappeared and out came a little boy and Percy. They both splashed into the water.

"PERCY!" Thalia, Nico, Grover and Ariana screamed as they saw Percy limping out of the water. He sat down and looked at his wound.

"Whoa, Perce. What happened?" Grover asked as he sat beside his best friend.

"Explosion in the palace. I wasn't able to save it." Percy said in disappointment.

"There's nothing you can do about it. You did your best." Anakin said as he sat beside his father, still holding his bag.

Percy looked at his son and smiled. Anakin would take his place soon when he dies in battle. He's the eldest child after all. He ruffled his hair and stood up.

"I'll see you later during dinner." Percy said to Grover and looked at Anakin, "Come on, Ani. You need to get settled in." Percy started walking... no wait, limping to his tent.

Anakin smiled at what his father called him. Percy never called him by his nickname since Alicia gave it to him. Anakin stood up and followed behind Percy as they went into their tent.

When Percy went into the tent, he took his hood and mask off. He sat on the bed and examined his wound. Anakin came in and looked at his father with a concerned look.

"You know what, Ani? I was never really good at healing." Percy said as he looked at Anakin and his son laughed.

"I can help you with that, Father. I'm better at healing than you are." Anakin said as he sat beside his father and put his hand on his wound. Percy flinched at the touch and his son looked at him with a concerned look.

"I'm sorry if I hurt you, Father." Anakin said as he chanted and suddenly, his wound healed.

"Thank you, Ani." Percy said as he looked at Anakin.

"Father, if I may ask. Why have you decided to call me by my nickname? You never called me by my nickname since mother gave it to me." Anakin said.

Percy sighed. He knew Anakin would ask this question. "Your mother had been captured just like your sister. I just miss her so much."

"Was that why you wanted me to leave the palace?"

"Yes but at least you did or you would be a fried boy right now."

"Ha ha."

Anakin punched his father playfully on the arm. Sometimes, Percy doesn't have to be all serious but most of the time, he has to.

"Anakin," Percy said and looked seriously at Anakin, "After the war, I have a feeling something will happen. You will be the commander once the war is over."

"Me? Commander? But Father, I'm just six!"

"I know but I will train you before the war. I will also get Lieutenant Melville to train you when I'm gone."

"So, will I stay here?"

"It's the only safe place, my son. I would let you train in the galaxy, but it's far too dangerous at the moment."

"What about Anna?" Anakin asked while standing up and brushing his fingers in his fair.

"I will rescue Tatiana. And when I do, you must do your best to protect her. You're older than her by a few minutes." Percy said as he stood up and ruffled Anakin's hair.

"So, do I get a cool commander name like you?" Anakin asked. Percy could sense joy in his voice and he chuckled.

"Apparently, yes. Your mother and I decided that you and Alexandra would have your own to hide your identity from your enemies."

"What's mine then?"

"Zephyr. Meaning gentle."

"Gentle? Let me guess. Mom got that nickname for me." It wasn't a question. It was a statement.

"Yes. Apparently your mother did. I disagreed with her but she insisted. She said she would battle against me if I didn't agree with her."

"But you would never do that."

"I know and she used that against me so she won."

Anakin laughed then asked, "What about Anna's?"

"Electra. Meaning amber. Ani, you need to promise me that you'll protect your sister while I'm gone."

Anakin looked down and back up again, "I promise, father."