Chapter 7: Departure

Annabeth and the Primarchs arrived at cabin 9. Charles Beckendorf, son of Hephaestus, greeted them.

"What do you need now Annabeth… oh" Beckendorf said looking in awe at the Primarchs.

Vulkan spoke up, "My brothers and I have been chosen to go on a quest, we were wondering if you could help us mask our appearance."

Beckendorf thought for a moment, "Hmmmmmm, now that you mention it I think I have something that will work, come on in." Beckendorf led the group into the cabin, "Wait by the forge, I need to grab a few things."

Beckendorf returned with, a tape measurer and a suitcase, inside there were 9 disks about the size of a watch. Beckendorf began taking several measurements of the Primarchs' armors.

"What exactly are you doing?" Rogal asked.

"I need to see how much the device has to store." Beckendorf responded.

"Elaborate…" Rogal said.

Beckendorf stopped for a moment and picked up one of the disks, "These were a gift from my father, they should be able to hide your armor, if I get it right."

He finished with the measurements he asked, "Alright, now do you have any weapons you would like hidden?" All four Primarchs revealed their weapons. "Woah… ok one at a time."

Vulkan stepped forward first and set his hammer down on a table by the forge. The table creaked like it was going to collapse. Beckendorf was stunned, "This is the largest hammer I've ever seen! What is it? What's it made of?"

"This is the Thunder Hammer Dawnbringer." Vulkan answered, "It is capable of sundering any defenses in its way. I forged it in the forges of the Salamander's Fortress-Monastery upon Prometheus. The metal used in its construction is called Adamantium"

"Adamantium, wait like Wolverine?" Beckendorf chucked.

"I know not of this 'Wolverine'. Adamantium is the strongest metal in the galaxy. Many of my brother's weapons also contain this metal." Vulkan explained.

Beckendorf took several measurements of Dawnbringer. Next, Sanguinius stepped forward with his Blade Encarmine. Then, Magnus with the Staff of Ahn-Nunurta.

Finally, Rogal Dorn presented his weapon. Beckendorf stared at it for a while, trying to figure out what he was looking at. "So, what exactly is this? I've never seen a sword like this."

"This, is the chainsword Storm's Teeth." Rogal answered

"So, in the future you have weaponized chainsaws!?" Beckendorf asked, to which Rogal nodded in affirmation. "I expected something more elegant." Beckendorf said

"Elegance has its place, but the chainsword is a highly effective weapon." Rogal explained

"Alright, give me a few hours and I'll have something ready." Beckendorf said.

"So let me get this straight," Percy said. "I'm supposed to go to the Underworld and confront the Lord of the Dead."
"Check," Chiron said

"Find the most powerful weapon in the universe,"

"Check"

"And get it back to Olympus before the summer solstice,"

"Check"

"In ten days…"

"That's about right"

"And, I'm taking along 4 giants from the future."

"Not just the giants," Chiron said, "You may also select 2 companions to accompany you."

Percy looked towards Grover, "You don't have to go," Percy said, "I can't ask that of you"

Grover took a deep breath and stood up, "You saved my life, Percy. If… you're serious about wanting me along, I won't let you down."

Percy was relieved, if he was going to hell, he'd at least have his best friend along for the ride.

"Grover is one of the heroes that will accompany you, the other has already volunteered, if you will accept her help."

"Gee, I wonder who else would be stupid enough to volunteer for a quest like this?" Percy said feigning surprise.

Right on cue, Annabeth and the Primarchs returned, "Chiron, Beckendorf's working on something he says will work."

"So, you're going to joining me on my ride to hell?" Percy asked sarcastically, "I suppose you have a plan?"

"Of course I do! Do you want my help or not?" Annabeth said

"Excellent, it seems that the members of this quest assembled. A trio of heroes, Percy Jackson, Annabeth Chase, and Grover Underwood. Along with the four prophesized sons, Rogal Dorn, Magnus the Red, Sanguinius, and Vulkan." Chiron explained, "We believe that the Master Bolt is being held by Hades, the God of Death, in the Underworld. After Beckendorf finishes with his project we can take you as far as the bus terminal in Manhattan. After that you will be on your on."

"One more thing Chiron, where is the Underworld? The prophecy just said to go west." Percy asked.

"Just as Olympus moves from age to age, the Underworld always lies in the west." Chiron explained, "The entrance to the Underworld is located in Los Angeles."

The seven adventurers stood upon Half Blood hill waiting for Beckendorf to arrive. It seemed each of the heroes had brought an item to assist on the quest. Grover, had been given a pair of flying shoes from Percy while Annabeth had a strange helm that turned her invisible. Magnus was troubled, a large tree stood upon the summit of the hill. Magnus could feel a strange presence within its branches.

"Annabeth, that tree… I sense something strange within it." Magnus asked.

Annabeth looked down, regretfully, "That's Thalia's Tree, she was a daughter of Zeus… She had been hunted by monsters during her entire journey too camp, but she didn't make it." Magnus examined the tree closer, feeling the energy emanating from it.

"She's still alive," Magnus said,

"Yeah," Annabeth said, "She's what protects the camp from monsters."

Soon Chiron and Beckendorf arrived. Chiron approached Percy and gave him a small object, while Beckendorf approached the Primarchs, "Alright, you four, put these on." Beckendorf opened a briefcase containing the four discs from before. Clearly, his conversations with Vulkan proved worth it, as each one was decorated with the symbol of our respected Legion.

Magnus grabbed the one with the crimson symbol that resembled a sun, the symbol that represented his Thousand Sons. Rogal Dorn had told him what they had become, what he had become. His attempt to warn the Emperor resulted in a daemonic invasion of the palace. Leeman Russ was sent to retrieve Magnus on Prospero, but instead he burned it to the ground. Horus told Leeman Russ that the Emperor wanted Magnus dead. He pledged himself to Tzeentch during the heresy, but due to his new allegiance, the rapid mutations which plagued his Gene-Seed resurfaced. How could he have been so foolish, Magnus had given much thought to this. Perhaps he was overcome with grief due to the fall of Prospero. Perhaps he acted in desperation to save his legion. Either way Magnus felt both guilt and relief. Guilt at all the pain his foolishness had cause, relief that he would not have to see the aftermath. He had not gazed into the warp since he arrived, would he find the creature who lead him astray? Magnus knew that during this time the Eldar ruled the galaxy. Would he be able to look upon their civilization at its peak? These were questions for another time.

"Just put them your gantlet and twist the disc clockwise." Beckendorf explained.

Once Magnus twisted the symbol his armor was gone, replaced with raiment not unlike that worn by the rest of the campers. Though unlike the campers, his shirt was red and bore the symbol of the Thousand Sons. The strangest thing was that his skin had changed color, it was now a dark brown color. Magnus observed that the rest of his brothers had undergone a similar transformation. Vulkan's skin had brightened and now resembled Beckendorf's. Even Sanguinius's wings were hidden by whatever magic this device contained.

Just as the party was preparing to depart, Sanguinius stepped forward. "Brothers, and Demigods," he began "Today we embark on a quest, to fulfill one of the greatest obligations of the Primarchs, the preservation of mankind. For centuries, we waged war to fulfill our duty, now we set out to prevent one. Demigods, my brothers and I shall greatly require your assistance. For we are unfamiliar with this world and the customs of this time. I assure you, we shall be victorious, we shall reclaim what was stolen and return it to Olympus!"

AN: To clarify on how the Primarch's magic wrist watches work, its magic think riptide but with armor (and giving Magnus and Vulkan realistic skin colors). They are still much larger than the average human, but now they all at least look human. I probably could have thought of a better way to do this, but this was the best thing I could think up. Thanks for Reading! (and please review I honestly want to know people think of this, good or bad)