"Now remember, don't touch anything!" Zoe warned and looked pointedly at Percy. He held his hands in surrender and walked through the junk pile, his neck hairs stood on end as he felt nervousness creep into his system. He looked at all his friends and saw them walking in a straight line with their hands by their side. He let out a huge sigh, maybe they would all make it. But he couldn't shake the feeling that something bad was going to happen, the ominous feel from the junkyard didn't reassure him at all. Suddenly there was a loud rumbling, a large automation of Talos appeared and the demigods froze in surprise. Percy saw a small statue of Hades in Bianca's hand and he paled,

"We've got to get out of here!" Percy yelled and he jumped between Talos and his friends, he unsheathed his knives turned to his friends,

"One shall be lost in a land without rain, that's gonna be me! Run!" He screamed and charged at the giant robot, his knives caught fire and he slashed at Talos. It left a small charred scratch on the automation's leg. It tried to kick him but he rolled to the side and stabbed his right foot, Zoe looked at him in shock and glared at Bianca who held the little statue of Hades. She wouldn't lose Percy, he was not only her best friend but she liked him a lot, possibly loved him. Zoe and Phoebe charged to help Percy while Bianca stared at them in sadness, she had doomed them...unless she could save them. This was all her fault and she was going to fix it, that's when it hit her, she was going to die here. She would face the consequences of her actions and sacrifice herself for them all. She had wanted Nico to have the statue because it was the only one he didn't have in his collection, she jeopardized the mission and she would pay for it. Thalia shot electricity at the large, metallic monster. He seemed unaffected by her sparks and he kicked Percy who flew and crashed into a junk pile. Zoe shot arrows at its bronze eyes but it held up a hand and the arrows bounced off. Percy reappeared and Talos raised a foot to crush Thalia, Bianca ran and shoved her out of the way. Percy saw this and started to panic, he shadow travelled in front of her but right as he materialized she pushed him on the ground by Thalia. She threw the Hades statue at Percy and yelled,

"I love you and Nico. Thank you big brother." She was then crushed by Talos and Percy's blood ran cold as he felt her life force quickly fade. He watched it crush his sister and tears ran down his face, his little sister saved him and Thalia.

"Bianca! No!" He screamed and dropped the statue. He felt rage build and his body was engulfed in flames. Shadows seemed to cover the junkyard and the earth trembled. Zoe grabbed Phoebe and pulled her away from the enemy as she saw the enraged Percy. Thalia scrambled backwards and Percy charged at the automation that killed his sister, water shot out of the earth and surrounded the demigod, he launched it all at Talos who fell from the force of the water. Percy made skeleton warriors appear and they began hacking away at Talos. The water solidified and turned into long spears of jagged ice, he rammed the ice spears in Talos's stomach multiple times before the skeletons disappeared. Talos shakily tried to stand up, it seemed at though it could break down in any minute. Percy put a hand on the automation's face and it melted off slowly as Percy decapitated the menace with his fire powers. It stopped struggling and laid still, Percy was no longer on fire and rushed to Bianca's dead body. He held her mangled form as tears continued to stream down his face, her onyx eyes were glazed open as they stared at nothing.

"Bianca." He whispered and prayed to every god Roman and Greek that she'd respond, he knew it was a long shot but he had to try. Her eyes continued to stare into nothingness and the tears fell harder as he started to sob, he held her limp body close and let out a strangled scream of anguish, grief, and anger. He lightly closed her eyes for her and thought of how big of a failure he was, he was supposed to protect her.

-Series of Flashbacks-

Are you ready for this little sis?" Bianca looked at him nervously with onyx colored eyes,

"I guess, do you think I'll do good?" Percy shook his head and she deflated. He gave her a smile,

"I know you'll do good, Bianca your a fantastic fighter. Stop stressing okay? And don't worry, big brother Percy will protect you!" Bianca smiled gratefully at her brother and gave him a hug,

"Thanks Percy, your the best."

(Next)

"I can't do it!" Bianca screamed in frustration as she tried to shadow travel, Percy chuckled and put a hand on her shoulder.

"Think of where you want to go, you have to really want to be there. Try going to that tree and back." He pointed to a tree and stepped back, she started to concentrate. A bead of sweat ran down her forehead and he could see a blue vein appear on her head as well. Suddenly she was engulfed in a shadow, she was suddenly in the tree. She was hanging off a branch by her shirt as she struggled to free herself, she kicked feebly and tried to grab something but to no avail. Percy roared with laughter making Bianca glare at him and she crossed her arms as she hung out on the tree branch,

"Get me down!" He continued to laugh as he got her down from the branch. She huffed and turned away from him. He stopped laughing immediately,

"Bianca, your shadow traveling has increased tremendously. I'm very proud of you." She turned to him and looked up at him in surprise,

"Your proud of me?"

"Of course! What's there not to be proud of? You can shoot a bow, fight with knives, and your godly powers have increased greatly because of your practice. Your the perfect little sister." She smiled widely at him and crushed him into a hug,

"I love you so much Percy." He felt his insides turn warm with happiness and he hugged her back,

"I love you to Bianca."

(Next)

"So big bro? How are we training?" Nico asked as he, Percy, and Bianca laid out on the beach. Percy rolled his eyes,

"We are finding our inner...zen." Bianca snorted,

"Zen, sure feels like sun bathing to me." He looked at her offended,

"Fine! Follow me!" He got up and walked so he was knee deep into the ocean. Bianca and Nico felt nervous but Percy waved them over. They reluctantly followed and stood beside their brother,

"Now stand still." He ordered and they did. He swept them both off their feet and onto his shoulders. He then dropped them into the water making them soaked, Nico began spluttering while Bianca glared at the laughing Percy. They both shoved him into the ocean and he willed himself to stay wet. This caused an epic splash war before they started playing tag like little kids. Percy felt as though he was back in the hunt, carefree and happy with his siblings. He tackled Bianca lightly and began to tickle her,

"Uncle!" She cried as she erupted into uncontrollable laughter. He grinned deviously and kept tickling his sister.

-End of Flashbacks-

"I'm so sorry little sis, I couldn't protect you." He whispered as he rocked her in his arms, he was remembering everything special they had done together. He was a horrible big brother, he failed his sister and his brother Nico. He sent out a silent to his father and her body suddenly disappeared. She was dead...he couldn't seem to grasp the fact that she was gone, maybe it's a dream? He thought hopefully but frustration kicked in and the pain returned, he clutched his hair and pulled on it roughly as his head began to hurt. She was his first little sister and now she was gone. He should of saved her, he should of shadow travelled faster, he should of watched her more closely, he should of made her stay at camp. Now, because of Hephaestus's stupid piece of crap she was gone. Resentment flared, that stupid black smith had killed his sister to protect some garbage. His anger boiled and his eyes were aflame,

"GO TO TARTURAS YOU STUPID BLACK SMITH!" He screamed and someone placed a hand on his shoulder. Zoe stood there with tears in her eyes, Percy stood and hugged her tightly. Tears soaked her sleeve as Percy cried his anger and sorrow away, Thalia couldn't stand to see her cousin like this. She didn't know how to fix it though, Phoebe had never seen Percy so broken before, he had never cried. Zoe rubbed his back and whispered soothing words,

"It's okay Percy, she won't have to live our life anymore." Percy felt a little better but he still felt miserable. Zoe looked into his now stormy green eyes and gave him a small smile,

"She'll have a better life and I'm sure she will be happy. You know she died a hero and will get in Elysium because of it, not only because she is a child of Hades. " Percy nodded numbly and Zoe wiped his tears away. Thalia was saddened by Bianca's death but was befuddled about Zoe's and Percy's behavior. The hunter that hated everyman on the planet was comforting Percy, a man. Phoebe stepped closer to the duo and gave them both a hug. Thalia thought she would faint and knew now was not the time for questioning, Percy's usual mirth filled eyes were sad and dull. His shirt was ripped and a large bruise appeared to be forming on his chest. His shoulders were slumped in defeat and his hands were balled up into fist. He liked the comfort he got from Zoe and Phoebe, but nothing seemed to dull the pain of his lost sister. Bianca shall perish in a land without rain.

-LINE BREAK-

The four rode in silence and Percy mourned for Bianca. He started apologizing in his head to her and hoped she would some how hear him. Zoe was holding Percy's hand and rubbed the back of his hand soothingly. He was holding the statue of Hades in his other hand as he thought of how brave his little sister was, she saved his life and Thalia's. If he could only get to her in time, if...he didn't know what he could of done differently. Fight better, be more alert, be faster? What he did know was that he had to pull himself together, he wasn't going to let anyone else die on this quest. Thalia saw his determined look replace his saddened one and she decided to ask,

"Percy, what's your real story?" She eyed Percy and Zoe's intertwined hands curiously. He sighed and told her his entire story about his mom being Hestia and being part of the hunt. His birth father being Poseidon and Hades adopting him. He told her about Artemis and Apollo being his siblings and Phoebe and the hunters being his sisters. He then told her how Zoe was his best friend and that they kept up the facade so Zeus wouldn't harm them. He decided to leave out the part were he was roman and put in the fact that he was from the hearth. Thalia was wide eyed and clutched the steering wheel of the old pickup truck tightly, they had stollen it from the side of the road.

"When were you gonna tell me about this?" She asked, angry that her cousin would hide this from her. He met her eyes with a controlled look and emotionless face,

"Have you ever gotten around to telling me about Luke?" She looked pained,

"Hermes, never helped Luke when he was a kid and his mom went crazy. He then found out about Hal and his hatred for the gods grew, mainly for the Olympians. He deemed that all they did was knock up mortals and leave the kids to the monsters, he was so sick of his dad never answering him or helping him and he snapped." Percy scowled at the thought of the gods, Hephaestus killed his sister to protect his pile of junk, Zeus killed demigods because of their parentage and power to protect his throne, his own brother had left his son to a horrible curse, Poseidon never attempted to visit him and he didn't care about him, Aphrodite was a man eater, Athena was prejudice against Romans for something that happened centuries ago, Mr. D was a stupid worthless drunk, and Ares was a savage, blood thirsty pig.

"Luke is correct, many of the Olympians are cruel and plain terrible. But he is a fool to think the titans are any better." He spat and noticed that Zoe had fallen asleep on his shoulder. He smiled at her softly and his bitterness was forgotten, she seemed so peaceful and he could never deny that she's beautiful. Hair covered her eyes and he gently brushed the strands away, she didn't move but then wrapped her arms around his torso and he blushed. Thalia and Phoebe were chatting and giving Percy and Zoe some alone time. His heart sped up and he gave her a kiss on the forehead, she smiled in her sleep and hugged him closer. She made him feel better even when she was asleep, he really cared for her, more then he should. He was mesmerized by her long black hair and began to gently run his fingers through it. He looked down at the beauty in his arms and vowed to keep her safe and alive at whatever the cost.

-Mount Othrys-

The demigods walked and were suddenly in a garden. Zoe paled,

"The garden of Hesperides." Percy grabbed her hand and gave her a small squeeze of reassurance as they trekked along. She flashed him a smile and he gave her a large smile in return. Phoebe and Thalia were in the back as Percy and Zoe led the group, Percy looked around cautiously as they continued through the garden. To his relief they didn't see Landon or any other monster in the garden. He could feel Zoe's hands start to get moist, she was afraid that she was going to die. She looked at him apologetically and felt extremely embarrassed that Percy could feel her hands sweat, she tried to pull away but he held on tightly making her smile. As they continued walking Percy saw something that made his stomach turn, Artemis holding the sky. He dropped Zoe's hand as he ran to her, she was sweating heavily and she glanced up to see them. Her silver eyes flashed with panic,

"R-run! Trap." She breathed as she tried to adjust the weight.

"It's about time you demigods came, and you brought my traitorous daughter with you." A man appeared with a spear and armor, beside him was...Luke. Percy ignored Atlas and turned to his old friend,

"Luke?" Percy asked softly. Luke's eyes widened at Percy and how much he's changed,

"Percy? Is that you?" Percy grinned and nodded. He then looked at his friend sadly,

"Luke, your being used. You honestly believe that the titans will rule better then the gods?"

"Percy I thought you of all demigods would understand the Olympians are nothing but menaces. Your just their pawn."

"And your not the titans pawn?" Percy countered, "I know the Olympians are horrible, but you are a fool to think the titans will be any better." Luke began to fume,

"Enough! I'm offering for you to join us, Common Percy! We can rule the golden age!" Percy walked closer to his old friend who stood beside Atlas. He then whipped out his knife and rammed it into Atlas's shoulder. Atlas roared in pain and anger while Luke looked surprised.

"Go to tartuarus." He growled and was soon decked in the face by the enraged Titan, his nose started to bleed profoundly and he flew back onto the ground. Despite the pain he leaped to his feet and and took out his bow, Zoe was on his right with her bow drawn along with Phoebe, Thalia stood on Percy's left with her crackling spear. They all charged, though they had no plans whatsoever they knew they had to save Artemis. Percy and Atlas locked blades, spear against knife. Percy knew he was at a huge disadvantage, first of all he only had a knife, secondly he was facing one of the toughest titans. Percy assumed because of the titans build that he would be slower but boy was he wrong. Atlas attacked him with a flurry of strikes that were almost as quick as Artemis. Percy ducked a slash that attempted to slice off his head. He rolled to the side and quickly shadow travelled behind the Titan. He kicked the titans's calf making him kneel, he then rammed his other knife in the same shoulder. He yanked them both out and the Titan howled in pain before slicing Percy's face with his spear, the demigod screamed in agony as his face started to burn. The Titan was about to finish him when someone jumped on his back and tried to choke him. Zoe was trying to save Percy but she was grabbed by her arms and thrown off. She fell to the ground and looked up at her father in fear, he raised his spear to strike but Percy made the earth shake causing Atlas to fall. Artemis almost fell as well and nearly dropped the sky.

Percy knew he couldn't defeat a Titan such as Atlas, the titans curse shall one withstand. Percy grabbed Zoe and pulled her to her feet.

"Stay safe, there's something I have to do." He ran to his big sister. Phoebe and Thalia battled Luke while Zoe glared at her father defiantly. He clambered to his feet and made his way towards her slowly.

"Sis, give me the sky!" Percy pleaded and Artemis looked at him as though he was crazy,

"Trust me! Zoe needs your help! Only you can defeat Atlas!" He yelled and Artemis's eyes widened, he slipped under and Artemis allowed the weight to fall on him. The pain was excruciating as he balanced the sky on his hands and shoulders. He was sweating heavily and he could feel his body bending from the pressure of the sky. He closed his eyes and clenched his jaw in an effort to keep from screaming. He looked up as well as he could and saw Artemis easily defeating Atlas, the Titan stepped away from her and through his spear like a javelin. Instead of it hitting Artemis it struck Zoe in the stomach. Percy's world stopped and he didn't register when Atlas slammed back into Percy making the weight of the sky fall upon the titans shoulders. Percy ran to Zoe despite every aching bone in his body. She laid there with Artemis bent over her crying, Zoe looked to see Percy and gave him a weak smile. He wasn't going to let her die if he could prevent it, he pulled the spear out and his weeping sister looked at him in confusion. He ignored her and poured nectar on his hands and then took two squares of ambrosia effectively crushing them up. He made his hands warm and lightly placed them on her stomach.

"Work, work." He pleaded quietly as tears ran down his face. Zoe couldn't die, she was the one that always made him feel better, his best friend, his partner in crime, the girl he loved. She couldn't die, not like Bianca. Her stomach started to close and Artemis grinned widely, Zoe's color returned to her face and she took deep breaths. He felt so excited that he kissed her on the lips without even thinking.

And what do you think? A big thank you to Anaklumos 14 for putting me on the recommendations list, a lot of people came and checked out my story because of you. Thanks! Comment! Oh and quick vote, should Luke stay bad or turn good and someone else host Kronos? Your choice!