Chapter 17

"Percy! Get out the way" Grover dived left as a boulder smashed to the floor, a tremendous roar rumbled the ground. Percy looked up wiping blood and sweat form his brow, Tityus threw another Demi-Gods into the trees, they were failing fast Percy had to end this. But no one could get close enough to do anything, they needed a better distraction,

Grover came to crouch beside Percy, Blood staining his tee "Tell me you got a plan" the satyr was out of breath,

Percy searched for a solution, how could they take down this titan, they didn't have the power of the Gods, all they had was the Harpe of Perseus and what use was it if they couldn't get close enough to use it, he needed a plan, his friends were looking to him for an answer, he couldn't let them down

A plan started to form in his mind, it was crazy but it might just work "Follow me"

Percy crept through the bushes in the treeline, staying low, Grover right behind him. They were now 30 feet away from Tityus who was still fighting off the Demi-Gods with ease, Percy looked out across the field of destruction, the grass was churned up, revealing the earth beneath, injured warriors strewn across the battlefield trying to hang on and fight, a few were being dragged away and out of the way of danger

"What now Percy?" Grover was breathless and obviously growing tired

"Well now we just need a distraction" shrugged Percy, his eyes darting around looking for anything he could use as a distraction

"Oh is that all" Grover rolled his eyes "Percy, where the hell are we…"

His words were cut short by a trio of blazing wolves came thundering down the hill out of the opposite woods, Tityus took the wolves as another threat, swiping at them, Percy and Grover watched in shock as they watched the titan fight the wolves

"A distraction like that" Grover muttered in disbelief as he pointed at the scene in front of them

"JACKSON!" Clarisse called "Get your arse in gear!"

Percy refocused on what he was doing, this was his chance, he bolted towards the giant Titan. Grover close behind him, Tityus was still focused on the war wolves as they burnt the Titan

When Percy was within range Grover ducked down ahead of him and the son of Poseidon used the satyr as a springboard, launching himself high above the Titan, sword held high

With all his strength he brought his blade down into the broad back of the Titan embedding it deep into the base of it's skull. Tityus called out it in pain spinning trying to reach the object on his back, but his arms would not stretch,

Sudden music sounded as Grover used his reed pipes to soothe the titan, causing the monstrous being to slow his movement, allowing Clarisse and the other Demi-Gods to attack. The Titan froze his head rolling back, the stone that was his skin began to crack, small bits crumbling away, with a loud battle cry Clarisse swung her own blade at Tityus, the monstrous Titan collapsing into rubble. The Demi-Gods all took a breath as the dust sunk back into the ground, back down into Tartarus.

Markos crashed into a nearby tree, splintering the bark, he crumpled to the ground but he was back on his feet in seconds shaking off the pain as he leapt towards the God of the Underworld. Hades reached out a hand grasping the Demi-God's throat stopping him in his tracks, like hitting a brick wall at full speed, Markos choked as Hades tightened his grip

"Give up boy" Hades sneered as he stared into the cursed black eyes of the Son of Ares, he turned to Annabeth seeing the tears streaming down her face

"He is here for you" Hades added, a dark smirk on his face, taking so much joy from the pain he was causing "You are the cause of his pain, daughter of Athena"

There was a loud crashing noise and some cheers of joy in the distant, Hades paused sensing something. His face grew angry as he turned away to face the distance

"Tityus has fallen, time for plan B" he turned to Annabeth once more "Time to see just how much Percy cares for you" with one swift move he slammed Markos to the ground with tremendous force,

Annabeth squeezed her eyes shut at the sight and sound of Markos's body impacting the dirt, he let out a low moan but remained unmoving. Hades advanced on Annabeth who glared at the Lord of the Underworld with such contempt, but he merely smiled, he released her from her restraints and hauled her up by her blonde hair, she gasped in pain.

"Come little girl, let's pay Percy a little visit" he murmured in her ear, she shivered at his proximity. Annabeth brought a hand down across his face, striking the God who turned to her anger filling his features

"Kill me I don't care, you won't win" she spat at him, venom in her words

"Oh I will kill you Daughter of Athena, make no mistake, but first I want you to watch as Percy gives his life trying to save you" he countered, pulling her by the hair, Annabeth struggled trying to break free, but the God's grip was to strong.

Hades sudden cry of pain took Annabeth by surprise, she glanced to see a tip of her dagger sticking out of his shoulder, he pushed the Daughter of Athena away, she fell into a tree, hitting her head hard,

"This is not over Son of Ares" he said removing the dagger from his shoulder and throwing it at Markos, a sickening sound meant that he had hit his target

The last thing Annabeth saw was a figure disappearing in smoke as the other fell to their knees "Markos?" she slurred, trying to reach out for him as she lost consciousness