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Chapter 5: Thalia is ours

Staring at Zoe, I eye balled her angrily and tripped her in a flash of lightning. On the floor, Zoe glared up at me.

"You dare? A boy?" Zoe spat and she knocked me down, and Annabeth lunged at me with her dagger pressed against my throat.

"How could you?" she hissed, her voice full of poison. "Why?"

"You betrayed us! Me!" Annabeth shouted.

My eyes filled with ice and I got up, pushing her off of my chest and onto the ground.

"You. You betrayed me!" I yelled, and the hunters pushed me back down, gagging me. Thalia slapped my face in anger.

The Hunters gathered around, and began to hit me. My head felt woozy as I felt my lip split. Blood spurted everywhere.

"Hunters, stop," Artemis snapped. "We must bring him to the gods alive." But I heard pleasre in her voice.

"Be fair Artemis," I hissed.

"Why should I?" Artemis asked, her voice soft but deadly, "You are in my domain; therefore, I may keep you alive, or kill you."

One burly Hunter shoved me up, and they tied me up. I looked around for Thorn; he was being captured too.

The Hunters jabbed me in the back to keep me walking. Annabeth shot me glares from here and there, and Thalia was held back to keep from killing me.

We marched for a while, until one Hunter yelled, "OWWW!"

I jumped, and the Hunters snickered, pushing me around.

"Courtney, what's wrong?" Artemis demanded. "Why are you holding us up?"

"I'm sorry, milady," the girl said. "But the manticore is an issue. He's pushed me so I fell on a patch of cacti!"

"I will dispose of it," Artemis growled, and whipped her hunting knives out.

She lunged for Dr. Thorn, but Zoe stopped her, ever so slightly. She murmured something to the goddess and the goddess grimly stepped back.

"Of course Zoe, that is only reasonable. Girls, set camp here and bring the boy to my tent. I need to interrogate some things...Zoe, Annabeth, Thalia, come with me."

The hunter that was jabbing me, shoved me to Thalia, who dragged me quickly to the set up tent. Annabeth wouldn't meet my eyes.

In the tent, Artemis sat, with a deer in her arms.

"Fabio," Zoe cooed, and nuzzled the animal. I curled my lip in disgust at the animal and it narrowed its eyes at me.

"Let him down," Artemis ordered, and Thalia dropped me to the ground as if I was last night's garbage.

I straightened myself and stared boldly at Artemis.

"What do you want?" I asked. Zoe smacked me, and I rolled my eyes at her, ignoring the pain on my cheek. "No wonder you joined the Hunters."

Zoe glared at me. "Thou art an insolent boy!"

"It's the 21st Century, Zoe. No one speaks that way now," Thalia mumbled, and Zoe rolled her eyes.

"Perseus Jackson," Artemis mused.

"That's me," I muttered.

"Why exactly were you here at this party?" Artemis snapped quickly.

"Maybe I wanted to some punch...! Maybe I wanted to say hi to my friends...! Maybe I-"

"Give me a clear answer, Jackson!" Artemis snarled.

My lips curled into a smile.

"As if I would give any of this shit to you," I growled back.

Artemis looked stunned, but calmly nodded at Zoe as she gave me another hard slap.

"Thou better watch thy manners boy," she spat.

I glared at her as she glared back at me, equally strong. I bit back a comeback for my sake. Outside, a hunter screamed as Artemis and Zoe raced outside, leaving me with Thalia and Annabeth.

"So your Zeus's spawn," I hissed angrily.

She took out Aegis as I flinched.

"And your Poseidon's spawn," she retorted, "This world needs less power hungry boys like you."

"You think your so strong, just because your Zeus' child?" I asked, "I'll have you know that I am more experienced than you and unless you want to die, I suggest you let me leave and no one will get hurt."

"You really think I'm stupid Kelp for Brains?" she asked, "I could take you on anyday."

"I can't wait to spill your blood on this floor," I laughed, "as I will relish your screams."

"Percy," Annabeth said softly, "What happened to you? You changed...a lot."

"You happened," I growled, "When I fell of that centaur while I was trying to escape, no one saved me. Heck, no one even bothered to search for me! I tried and tried to resist Kronos' influence, but as no one came to rescue me, I lost that hope. Luke showed me the Iris Messaging of where you guys voted to destroy me. I didn't betray you, you betrayed me! I spent days locked up in that shithole expecting one of you to come, but you didn't!"

By that time, I was fuming in pure anger.

"Y-you never told me about this Annabeth," Thalia said, looking at Annabeth.

"I-I," Annabeth stuttered, lost for words.

"Did you even attempt to get in contact with me?" I asked, "Why didn't you guys think that I was captured with no way out? Do you think I'd really betray you guys at that time? Gods Almighty, use that brain of yours Annabeth! I know a lot of gods hate me. Especially Ares since as I whipped his ass. The gods are paranoid now and at this state, innocent people will get hurt, like how I got hurt. Emotionally, physically and mentally." I added the last part with a whisper.

Thalia looked at me with half pity and half uncertainty.

"I didn't know about this," Thalia spoke, "I'm sorry Percy. We don't have to be enemies."

"We don't," I agreed, "So you should join us."

"What?" Thalia asked, taken aback. Annabeth even looked surprised.

"Thalia's fatal flaw," whispered Kronos, "Power. Use that to your advantage. Tell her about...Luke."

I smiled.

"You heard me right Thalia," I replied, "You could join us. The gods will be wiped out. I know. Did you know that we have Luke with us? We just recruited 2 other half bloods. Their names are Nico and Bianca Di Angelo, the two halfbloods your were searching for."

Annabeth and Thalia gasped.

"They are the children of Hades," I continued, "They have sworn their loyalty. Kronos will give you anything: power, fame, an everlasting life. You could be reunited with Luke."

Faintly, I could hear the Hunters yelling as Dr. Thorn muttered curses. I could also hear monsters and a chopper shooting bullets.

"Luke," Thalia whispered.

"Don't Thalia," Annabeth said half heartedly.

What Thalia did next surprised me. She got up and hugged me, a warm, friendly, sisterly hug.

"I'm so sorry Percy," she replied, "I didn't know the gods were this cruel. And as much as I was faithful to the gods, I accept your offer."

"Thalia!" Annabeth roared, "You traitor! You little bi-!"

Thalia punched Annabeth in the face, hard, as she was knocked out. I looked at Thalia with big eyes.

"That was for lying to me and now, your my enemy," she growled, "Let's go Percy."

We went outside to find carnage. A lot of carnage. I saw telekhines and monsters engaged in the battle with the hunters. I saw some hunters lying dead, dead in some of the most gruesome ways as possible. Artemis herself had a few cuts, but she was still going strong, slicing down monsters, as Zoe and the burly girl helped her. I saw Luke's ship in the distance.

"You see that ship, right?" I asked as I pointed to the Andromeda.

Thalia nodded.

"Go there, I'll be there in a second," I told her.

"Stay safe," she replied as she raced off to the ship.

Dr. Thorn was battling against Artemis 1 on 1. I got out my blade and helped the monsters kill the hunters. One hunter looked at me in shock, then in fury. She knocked a bow and aimed it at me. She fired, but I rolled away and dodged. Timberwolves were giving telekhines a hard time.

"Telekhines!" I ordered, "Stick together and attack in a group! You dog things, help to stop the timberwolves."

"Hellhounds, sir," one telekhine yelled.

"Yes. Hellhounds! Help subdue the timberwolves!" I commanded as the hellhounds growled.

I saw a hunter being overrun by telekhines as I moved in for the kill. I slashed her chest, as she stumbled back. I gave her a kick in the throat as she began coughing blood. The telekhines immediately overran her. 3 timberwolves lunged at me, but a huge hellhound jumped in front of me and growled. The timberwolves still approached as the hellhound swiped at them. They didn't stand a chance against the huge monster. I saw a wolf being eaten, as another one was swiped off a cliff. I heard Artemis cry out in pain as I saw one of Dr. Thorn's spikes, hit her. I took the chance to run towards Artemis.

"You..." the burly hunter growled but I clapped her temples as she fell down unconscious.

Zoe turned torwards me, but she turned to slowly. I lunged at her and we rolled to the floor. I began slugging her as she struggled to stay alive. I was feeling merciful, so a kick to the head rendered her unconscious. I approached Artemis as she was on the ground, panting. As quick as lightning, she got up and gave me a hard roundhouse kick in the chest as I flew backwards to a tree. I hit my head as I saw stars. I focused on the rage against the treacherous gods and I got up, filled with rage. I ran to Artemis and stabbed her with my sword on her neck. The wound would have been fatal to any demigod, but she was a goddess. Ichor began spraying out of the wound. She fell to the floor, clutching her neck, mutteringa word that suspiciously said Apollo.

"NOO!" I heard Annabeth's yell as she charged me with her blade. I met her strike as she looked at me with pure hatred.

"First you join Kronos, then you take Thalia!" she yelled. She was stronger than me during this state, you she shoved me back and stabbed me in my ribs. It was not a hard stab, but it still hurt like Hades. I roared as I reeled backwards. She took the opportunity to decapitate me, but something stopped her. She looked at my blade in awe, then at me. I didn't waste any time. I gave her a hard kick to the pelvis as she flew to a tree.

"That's enough!" I yelled loudly as all fighting stopped, "Monsters. We've done our job. Retreat to Luke's ship, now!"

We all raced all the way to Luke's ship as the Hunters began rallying and shooting down anything in their path. I had the time to catch a quick look at myself. My clothes was splattered with blood and wolf entrails. My shirt and pants were all soaked with blood with a touch of ichor. I would be as any artist would say, The Postmodern Art of the 21st Century. I had never felt this feeling before. Normally, I wouldn't be able to curse or kill others, but something in me felt different, when I joined Kronos. All I could think of was revenge. I would torture those pathetic gods until they fade. I went into the ship and found Luke, Nico, Bianca, Willow, Bob, and Thalia talking. Everything stopped as they looked at me.

"What happened Percy?" Luke asked.

"I took care of Artemis and those sluts of hers," I cackled manically. Yes, I said slut. Go on, judge me.

They looked at me with wide eyes.

"Y-you raped them?" Luke asked.

I nodded as they gasped.

"Relax, I'm just fucking with you," I replied, bored.

"What happened to you?" Luke started, "2 years ago, you would never have cursed."

"Let's say that as time goes on, things change," I replied, "And man, killing some of those hunters were really fun. You should've seen the look in their eyes."

I chuckled softly.

"Anyways," I continued, "I see you guys all know each other now."

"Yep!" Thalia said breaking the awkward silence, "It's just so nice to see him again."

I swear I saw a twinge of jealously in Nico's face.

"Anyways I'mma get washed up, ok?" I asked, "See you guys later."

Bob waved as Willow stared at me. I went up to my room and took a shower as I rinsed my blood stained clothes. The only thing I hated about this was the smell. After I showered and cleaned myself up, I lay in my bed, reflecting everything that had happened to me so far. I picked up Nico and Bianca sent them to this ship. I was captured by Artemis and was interrogated. Dr. Thorn created a flawless distraction as I recuited Thalia to our side. I killed some hunters and wounded Artemis and made it out alive. Heck, I even managed to injure that traitorous bitch, Annabeth. Everything was going so well.

"You did really good Jackson," Kronos said in admiration, "I underestimated you. You would be my host perfectly. Have the 3 half bloods swear their loyalty to me. I grow stronger and stronger with each oath."

"Kronos, will you spare all my friends?" I asked, "I couldn't bear to lose them."

"If all goes well Jackson, if all goes well," he replied, "You have to go now. They are wondering where you are."

I nodded and got up. I looked at the clock as it read 7:30 p.m. Crap. I was late for dinner. Let me explain this to you. Dinner is served at 7:15 p.m and if anyone comes late, they have to eat a cold meal. Literally, a cold meal. I didn't know until I bit into an ice cold french fry. I was never late for dinner since then, but today was an exception. I raced to the dining room as I saw my friends seated. Nico gestured me to sit next to him as I saw warm hamburger, fries, and a cold Coke.

"Thanks man!" I said to Nico who beamed at me, "How did you know?"

"Know what?" Nico asked innocently.

"About cold lunch?" I answered.

He looked at me confused.

"I didn't," he replied, "I just didn't see you here, so I just got your food for you because I wanted to spare you the time of waiting in line."

We all laughed as I sat down and began eating. We all got into a conversation. We all talked about random stuff. Luke and Thalia talked about our past and how grateful she was to be reunited with him. Nico talked with Bob and Willow about Mythomagic. That left Bianca and me. At first we were silent, but I decided to break the ice.

"So Bianca, tell me about yourself," I started.

She stopped eating her burger, "Are we like in a date or something?"

"What? No! I just wanted to...you know..."

"I'm just kidding with you," she laughed. She was very pretty when she laughed. Unexpectedly, I brushed my hands across her hair and swiped her bangs to the side, so I could see two of her eyes. All talking ceased as they looked at Bianca and I.

I immediately pulled away.

"Titans, I'm so sorry Bianca," I apologized as she looked very red.

"Aww, does widdle Percy have a girlfriend?" Luke asked.

"Shut up Luke!" I yelled as everyone began laughing. Blushing, I resumed eating. Bianca and I didn't talk anymore after that. Bianca and I ate in silence for the next 5 minutes.

"Next step," I put in, as everyone stopped eating and began looking at me, "Bianca, Nico, and Thalia, swear your loyalty to Kronos then your part is complete."

Thalia looked at me with determination in here eyes.

"I swear that I will serve Kronos only. I renounce the gods and bring curses upon them," Thalia said as the room grew colder.

Luke smiled in thanks as Thalia smiled back.

"Nico? Bianca?" I asked softly.

"Are you sure this is the right thing?" they asked as I nodded.

"Trust me," I told them.

They looked at each me, then at each other, as they shrugged. They also renounced the gods. At this rate, the gods reign would come to an end sooner. I put one arm around Bianca, and the other arm around Thalia and Nico.

"Welcome to family," I greeted warmly as Thalia and Nico gave me a cheeky grin. Bianca nodded at me while smiling faintly.

Maybe this is one of the decisions I didn't mess up on. I looked forward for what was to come.