La di da di doo daaa... daa daa! Don't ask. I'm as confused as you are. I'm too lazy for a disclaimer, look at the last five or more chapters.


Anna's Pov

Now, by now you may be wondering how we're going to find Nico. Well, the truth is, it isn't possible. We went all that way for nothing and we shall be responsible for Nico's gruesome- No. I'm lying. Do you remember? Percy gave me a dog whistle. Not just any dog whistle, Mrs. O'Leary's dog whistle. Judging from the dog slobber Nico is always covered in after sword practice, the two are acquainted.

I slowly brought the shiny whistle out of my pocket and raised it to my lips.

"Anna? What is that supposed to do?" Asked Tammy.

I blew as hard as I could, and I heard a bark.

Mortals screamed and ran as the massive hellhound galloped over to where my friends and I were standing. Note to self: Refrain from blowing Percy's dog whistle in the middle of a sculpture park.

"Mommy, look!" Shouted an oblivious four year old, pointing at a statue of a giant human head. "It's an elephant!"

His mom was already trying to get him to leave his "Elephant" while carrying a two year old girl. Poor woman. (A/N Elephant boy is my cousin William, who believes pretty much everything is an elephant. Cute, it's but really annoying when he steals your awesome hat and declares that it too is an elephant.)

"Um, hi girl." Said Lacy, taking a small step away from the monster.

"Yeah, hi." I winced and patted her side. "We're trying to find your pal Nico, want to help?"

She barked and wagged her tail, then squatted on the ground and sniffed. Mrs. O'leary barked again, then looked at us expectantly. Natalie seemed to understand first.


Natalie's Pov

"Okay, there is no way in Hades I'm riding on that; thing's back!" I shouted. Big mistake.

The others got these gleams in their eyes, and the next thing I know I'm riding first class on the fleabag express.


Anna's Pov

Darkness, no sunshine, no sky, just shadows. Shadow travel is worse than I remember it, It's just. Too. DARK! I held on to the hellhound even harder, tears streaming down my cheeks. Remind me never to do this again. Ever.

"Anna."

"Eeeek!"

"Anna!"

"Yeah, what." I opened my eyes and turned my head to Tammy.

"I think it's over."

Indeed, it was over. Or, at least, the ride was over.

We all hopped off Mrs. O'leary's back to find that were in front of an old university. The sign out front announced that the place was down for renovations, yet there was no one working on it. Great place for an evil hideout or what?

"Weapons out guys, who knows what kind of freaks she's got working for her?" Said Tammy.

We all had our weapons out in a flash, and we pretty much charged the building.


Tammy's Pov

When we entered Lamia's hideout, I called the shots. I am the oldest after all.

"Alright, we have two options to start with." I said. "Either look for Anna's boyfriend."

"Hey!"

"Or look for the monster that probably wants to eat all of us alive."

Everyone picked the first one, but Anna kept glaring at me. Sheesh.


Anna's Pov

It took us about an hour to find the door to the basement, and at least ten minutes to convince Natalie to come down there.

"Stand back." I whispered, then I slowly walked down the stairs. It was almost as dark as shadow travel. "N-nico? Are you down here?"

A moaning sound came from one corner, so I quickly finished going down the stairs and turned toward my friend.

He was in even worse shape than before, if possible. His arm was clearly broken, and he was using his shirt as a sling for it.

"Anna!" He yelled, annoyed. "I told you not to come!"

"Nice to see you too." I snorted. "You didn't think I'd listen, did you? Now let me fix you up, you're a mess!"

He scowled but didn't complain anymore. I snatched his arm and forced into place, making him yelp.

"No more of your bellyaching. It won't heal correctly if I don't do this, so suck it up." I took a deep breath, and recited the sacred words I learned in healing class. "Therapéf̱sei ton fílo mou, as mageía katharíste eseís Apóllo̱na, parakaloúme na sti̱richteíte éf̱kolo gios tou Ádi̱."

My hands glowed orange, and Nico's arm finally healed.

"Ow!" He rubbed his arm and looked annoyed.

"Yes, you can thank me later. Now, have you seen any spears entirely made of ice around here?" I looked around the basement, and signaled the others to come down.

"Nothing over here!"

"No sign of Dad's spear here either, I don't think they would keep it with the prisoner anyway."

"Good point Lacy. Come on Nico, we have to make a delivery." I grabbed him just as he finished untying himself. This is where the fun begins.


YAY! X3 They found Nico! How much fun is that? Review!