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Chapter 3: The Plan
"Two halfbloods?" I asked.
"Yep, two halfbloods," Luke repeated, "halfbloods at Westover Hall."
"Westover Hall?" I asked.
"A school," Luke replied, "names are Bianca DiAngelo and Nico DiAngelo."
"Oh," I replied.
"Don't worry Percy," Luke replied, "Sleep right now. Tomorrow, we will talk more about this, after Kronos talks to you in your dream."
"Great," I replied, "It's very weird to have him invade my privacy."
Luke smiled.
"Why? Do you dream about Ann-" he began, but he immediately stopped as he looked at me warily.
"Don't worry about it," I replied, "Now that I know she's not on my side, I couldn't care less about her."
"Percy, about that," Luke said, but I raised my hand.
"It's ok, Luke," I answered, "I'm through her. I just dismissed my feelings for her. Hey, don't worry. We'll talk tomorrow. I'm gonna sleep."
"Yeah, ok," he replied. He looked like he wanted to say more, but he stopped and walked away.
I sighed as I retreated back to my room.
"Hello Kronos," I sighed as I fell into a deep sleep and as you might have guessed, I met Kronos.
"Jackson," he greeted.
I nodded as I approached the pit.
"So you finally swore allegiance to me," Kronos said, "It's about time. I applaud you for your bravery and ingenuity. You chose the correct side. I promise you can get your revenge. Just trust me."
"I trust you," I replied.
I felt him smile.
"That's good," he replied, "Now let me tell you a little secret. Luke was originally supposed to be my host and if he was my host, I would control him. I would give him no room to speak or be under control, but you, I can sense you want the Olympians dead. Faded away. Annihilated."
I nodded.
"Well I decided to make you an offer," he continued, "I will give you control over your body, but you must listen to everything I say. Is that understood?"
"Why are you being so generous?" I asked.
"I'm taking a huge risk Jackson," he told me, "And I trust you. You hate the gods, I loathe the gods. We are much more alike than you think."
"Duh," I replied, "We're related."
"You know what I mean Jackson," Kronos said as I nodded.
"Good," Kronos continued, "The next step would be to bathe in the River Styx, but before you can do that, you will have to carry the sky."
"The what now?" I asked.
"The sky," he repeated, "Atlas' burden?"
I faintly remembered the story of how Atlas supported the Titans and he was forced to hold up the sky. It must have been pretty heavy and I felt bad for his shoulders.
"Me? But why?" I asked.
"First, to prove how loyal you will be," Kronos answered, "Second, this plan will lure the attention of that Annabeth girl and the goddess Artemis."
"Woah, you will be able to capture Artemis?" I asked bewildered.
"Of course," he replied, "And all my plans work, if the one carrying it out doesn't fail."
I nodded.
"Let Luke explain to you the plan tomorrow," Kronos said, "Go back to sleep. Other dreams await you."
With that, my dream shifted to yet another scene.
"I won't hurt you," I was saying to two children, "Who are you?"
"I am Bianca Di Angelo, and this is my brother Nico," the girl, Bianca replied.
The girl Bianca had brown eyes and dark brown hair with a splash of freckles on her cheeks. Her brother, Nico was clinging on to Bianca. He black hair and dark eyes.
"Who's your parents?" I asked, but the girl shrugged.
"I don't know," she replied, "I can't remember."
Definetly a halfblood. I looked at her with sadness. Another demigod who was abandonded by their parents.
"Why are you here?" the boy asked timidly, "And who are you?"
"I'm Percy Jackson," I replied, "Listen, this might be surprising, but have Greek Mythology is real. You've heard of it, right?"
"Oh yeah!" Nico exclaimed, "I have this game called Mythomagic! It's this board game where you have figurines and..."
"Shhh!" Bianca hissed, "Those are just toys."
Nico pouted, but stood silent.
"What do you mean they're real?" Bianca asked suspicously.
"Have you heard of Poseidon?" I asked.
"Of course! He's one of my-" Nico began, but a cold glare from Bianca silenced him.
Suddenly, the whole place shook.
"You are indeed a traitor," Bianca moaned, her eyes turning electric blue as she glared at me.
"Yes!" Nico also said, his eyes turning poison green, "You must die!"
"Jackson!" I heard Hades' voice, "You will not touch my children! You will die for treachery against the gods!"
In a flash, all the gods appeared, in their regalia and their weapopns pointed at me. They approached me. Instead of running like I should've done, I grinned evilly.
"Not without a fight," I growled as I charged them.
I jumped in the air, as my sword met with Poseidon's trident and it felt like the world was ripping apart.
I jumped awake and looked around me wildly. The ship's purring of the engine was the only sound. I looked at the clock. It read 6:45 a.m. I opened the door which was now unlocked. I had no intention of running away. I went to the second floor of the ship and I found a huge swimming pool. Sweet. Why hadn't anyone told me about this? I jumped in the water all clothed and I began doing laps. I also wanted to test out the extent of my power. I willed the water to rise as 50 gallons of water began lifting up. I immediately felt tired as the released the water as it splashed back into the pool. I was sweating underwater, if that's even possible.
"I never knew a feat like that would deplete my energy almost immediately," I gasped.
"It's because your undertrained Jackson," rang a voice.
"Luke?" I asked.
"Guess again," the voice replied.
"I have no idea then," I answered.
Out popped a half blood. He held a sword in one hand. He had gray eyes that closely resembled Annabeth's.
"Your a half blood," I stated.
"Duh," he replied, rolling his eyes, "What? There are other half bloods that hate the gods. I see your Kronos' new host huh?"
I nodded, "Your a son of Athena."
He snarled, "Don't talk about Athena. She's the damn reason why I'm here. We've been neglected for too long. Your smart, seeing your here right now."
"What's your name?" I asked.
He laughed, "My name is not important. Just know that I will be training you."
"You?" I asked incredulously.
"Just because I'm a son of Athena, doesn't mean I only read books," he snorted as he pointed his sword at me, "Take our your sword. Let's see your skill with the sword."
I took out Riptide and charged. I swung at his chest. My eyes widened in realization, as I knew what was coming next. The fight ended then. The fight ended so quickly just because of one silly mistake. He disarmed me using the technique Luke taught me. My blade hit the floor with a THUNK. He smirked at me. I willed the water in the swimming pool to splash the son of Athena. He wasn't smirking when the water hit him in the face. He wasn't smirking when he landed on his butt on the cold wet floor. He spit the water out as he looked at me incredulously.
"Really Jackson? Really?" he asked.
"Sorry about that," I replied, not feeling sorry.
"Gods almight, that was amazing!" he exclaimed, "Do that again. I mean no!"
He was too late. I willed the water to hit him in his face as he landed on his butt again.
"Not funny!" he growled.
"Hey, you asked for it," I replied.
He just stared at me.
"Whatever, I'm gonna get changed," he said as he left to go the showers.
"That was amazing!" another voice said, this time a feminine voice.
"Who said that!?" I exclaimed.
A girl landed next to me with a thud.
"Another halfblood? Wow, there must be a lot of half bloods that hate the gods," I mused.
"Duh," she replied, "Then why else would we be here? The only reason there aren't more half bloods at camp is because they're here."
"How many of you guys?" I asked.
"Plenty," she smiled.
"Give me a straight answer," I retorted.
"Over my dead body," she answered.
"Gladly."
"You wouldn't dare."
"But I would."
"Your annoying."
"I get that alot."
"No wonder."
"What's that supposed to mean?"
"Idiot."
"Freak."
"Nimrod."
"Jerk."
"Bonehead."
"Shut up."
"No, you shut up."
"Shut up!"
"Make me!"
"Gods your such a baby."
"I hate you."
"The feelings mutual."
"Why are we still arguing?"
"Because your an idiot."
"Stupid."
"Biatch."
"Fluttersticks."
"Is that even a word?"
"..."
"Thought."
"Will you sh-"
"SHUT UP YOU GUYS!" a voice rang out.
Luke entered the room.
"I could hear you arguing from where I am!" he growled, "We want sleep and I'm sure you just awoke everyone in this ship!"
"Oh relax Luke," the girl sighed, "He was being annoying."
"Me?" I asked incredulously, "Your the-"
Luke grabbed the girl by the hand and dragged her out, much to her dissent.
"Let me go!" she yelled, "Freak!"
"Shush," Luke whispered and after 30 seconds, Luke came back in.
"Sorry about that," he apologized, "If you every argue with the girl, all you will get is a massive headache."
"Why aren't you telling me their names?" I asked, "The girls name and the son of Athena."
"I'm sorry," he replied, "Their names are confidential until...nevermind. We try to keep identities secret around here for security reasons."
"So you don't trust me?" I asked with mock hurt.
"No! It's not that!" Luke exclaimed, "It's just..."
"Relax Luke," I replied, "I was joking. Anyways, tell me that plan of yours you have."
"Ahh yes, the plan," he said, "Sit, sit, or meet me in the engine room. We can talk there."
I followed Luke upstairs to the engine room as we sat down.
"You know where Mt. Orthys is right?" Luke asked, "Or who is there, right?"
"Yeah, Atlas," I replied.
Luke nodded.
"Correct," he continued, "We need to free him from his burden so he can fight for us. He's the general. He's really powerful, the son of Iapetus and Clymene. He got one of the worst punishments from the gods. Shows how cruel they can be."
I winced.
"Anways, the plan was we send Dr. Thorn...oh, he's a manticore. He's one of Kronos' monsters. You remember me telling you about the 2 siblings right?"
I nodded, "Nico and Bianca Di Angelo, the children of Hades."
"What?" Luke asked as he turned to me, startled.
"You heard me correctly," I replied as I explained my dream to him.
"This certainly changes things," he said, staring straight ahead as he grinned.
"Yes it does," I agreed, "They are at Westover Hall. We should get them before the gods find them first."
Oh, and I accidently left out the fight with the gods. Accidently, not on purpose, trust me. Find, on purpose. I had no intention of telling him this.
"Master Luke!" a voice rang out. I looked to see a 6 year old girl coming towards us, "Thalia, Annabeth, and Grover are going to Westover Hall! They should arrive tomorrow at exactly 7:00 a.m."
"Who are you?" I cut in.
She bowed, "Master Perseus."
"Why are you bowing to me? Stop that!" I replied, "And what are you doing? Your just a little kid! Shouldn't you be having fun with your uh, friends?"
She looked at me startled.
"What?" was her response as she exited the room.
I turned to Luke.
"Your using children as slaves!?" I cried indignantly.
"What!? No! Honest!" Luke exclaimed, "They get fair treatment! They're not slaves, you have to trust me."
"Then what about when I asked her about her friends?" I asked.
"About that," Luke blushed, "We don't have any half bloods that are her age. She just plays with the monsters..."
"What if she gets hurt?!" I asked, "Huh? What if she gets hurt?!"
"She won't! I promise. I swear it on the Styx. She loves it here," Luke promised as thunder sounded.
My gaze softened a fraction.
"Alright then," I replied, "What's next?"
Luke then grinned.
"I was thinking, how would you like to recruit the 2 half bloods and take care of Annabeth and Thalia?" Luke asked.
"Me?" I replied, "Are you sure?"
"I'm sure," he grinned.
"I would love too," I replied.
"Captain, set sail to Westover Hall!" Luke yelled as the ship began changing directions.
"Westover Hall!" the captain spoke through the intercom, "We will arrive tomorrow at approximately 7:00 am."
"Good," Luke smiled, "Now, we can't have you engaging them without proper training, so...how would you like to meet your new weapon? We will train you by some of the elite demigods and monsters aboard this ship."
"That'd be perfect," I grinned.
"Oh, and here are your partners," Luke said, As the son of Athena and that girl came in the room.
"You!" I said to the girl.
"Well if it ain't the guy with the crappy insults," she scowled.
"Watch it buddy," I said menacingly.
"Turd," she replied.
"Nimrod."
"You already said that."
"So?"
"Ahem!" the son of Athena said, clearing his throat.
"Please stop arguing," he groaned exasperated, "I don't want to die of a migrane here."
I smiled. I might actually enjoy hanging out with those two. Annabeth, Thalia, tomorrow, your heads will be nailed to my fireplace wall while I relish your screams. This is what you will get for betraying me. Tomorrow will be the day you guys die. Or maybe I will keep you as slaves because I don't want to hurt you guys!