The giant horse, apparently named BlackJack, landed with a thud on the ground next to me.

Slowly standing up cautiously, I stared at the creature completely dumbfounded.

"Wooooahhh. Now that's a sweet ride." I said beginning to admire the amazing animal. Almost agreeing with me, it shook its mane wildly rearing up on its hind legs.

"Oh will you stop being so cocky?" Percy said throwing the bag onto the back of the horse.

"Wait a second. You mean we're riding on it?" I said speaking louder. "How will we possibly all fit?"

"Tyson won't be coming." Percy said giving his brother a hug.

"Say goodbye to Sara, Tyson." He said motioning towards me. I cringed, preparing for the worst, but luckily Tyson gave me a soft hug, frowning.

"No pony ride?" He asked innocently, making googly eyes at Percy. Or should I say he made A googly eye?

"Nope, sorry, not this time bro. But definitely next time." Percy said patting Tyson's shoulder reassuringly.

Percy mounted the horse with ease, and held out a hand. "So are you coming or what?" He said raising an eyebrow.

Taking a deep breath, I grabbed his hand and he hoisted me up.

"Alright, now just grab onto his mane and hold on tight. That's about all there is to it." He said as the horse began to start a gallop.

"What if I let go-" I began when Blackjack flung himself into the air, and for a moment it was amazing, until I realized just how high we were.

Looking down I saw Tyson waving at us happily, but then a look of dismay crossed his face. He pointed up, waving his hands frantically in the air shouting something that I couldn't hear.

Following his gaze, I looked up and what I saw was completely disturbing.

There were giant birds flying in the air, straight towards us at that, with talons bared and they were ready to strike.

But there was something off about these birds. Maybe the fact that they had the heads of women?

"Harpies." Percy said gravely. And with one hand he held onto BlackJacks mane, while with the other he unsheathed his sword.

Wait a second. Percy had a sword?

Tell me what you guys think! What do you want to happen to Percy and Sara?