(A/N: Yays all around, this chapter we're going to rescue Annabeth! and Arty, but I ain't interested in her yet how about you Yin? Yeah it's about time to bring Annabeth back into the picture. Not everyone likes the goddess, I do at times and at other times I don't… but yeah she has to be back into the picture too…)

Percy POV:

(Currently in triumph celebration)

I stood off at the side as the party continued, while I took some time for myself after dancing with Thalia. Trying to recollect my thoughts on the events that unfolded as we landed in San Francisco.

First, we managed to capture Nereus, who told us of Bessie, hold on, that's wrong, Ophiotaurus, was the beast. And how his death could bring power to kill a god. And having to contact Luke at 's place, explaining that I needed the beast to solidify my cover.

Second, was the whole trip to mount Othrys, a pain to deliver orders and avoid a hundred headed dragon. Ordering them to continue with their plans, but also having them prepare a holding cell aboard the Princess. Luke tried to mention to convince Thalia to join us, but I dismissed it.

Thirdly, probably the biggest pain was holding the sky. Though it was worth the pain when Atlas dropped his daughter toward Kronos' army. Thankfully listening to my orders and having her brought back. It was also fun to see Luke and Thalia fighting. Luke trying to hold back his rage and sorrow, while Thalia just pushed him back due to Aegis. It was a good way to take things off my mind, hearing Luke's pain.

Fourth, Arguing with the gods, which showed me how many gods started to judge my alignment. Athena, being logical and wanting to take no risks. Ares, who hates me. It was hard to tell if Aphrodite was still on my side after the conversation in her limo. But most of the votes benefitted me.

Lastly, was the appointment of Artemis' new lieutenant, which I luckily intervened. Her first suggestion was Thalia. Before Thalia could answer, I intervened, asking of my sisters. Which stunned most gods, my father looked away. I asked of Diana's experience, Nathalie, or the other veteran hunters among her group. Thalia tried to coax me out of questioning Artemis, but I answered,

"Thalia, what Zoe said might have been right, but that doesn't mean you can't trust all men. And I'll show you, I'll prove that there are good men out there. Just...give me this chance, trust me, please."

Thalia started to tear up, but stifled it, and spoke, "Artemis, I'm sorry, but I want to take this chance. I want to stand by my friends…", when the last words came out she hugged me and motioned to Annabeth and Grover to join also.

A good enough show to convince the gods, also enough to have Artemis to withdraw her proposal and ask the gods for the appointment of one of Poseidon's daughters. Although there was some debate of the daughters, it was dismissed due to their age surpassing 16. And the new position fell upon the twins, as they felt best when with each other. Calling them, Artemis appoints them there in front of our father. And then began the party. The usual chatter, Athena not approving me, getting 'surprised' that Luke isn't dead, and a slow dance, with Annabeth first then Thalia.

I tried the mental connection, but not to Luke, I tried to call Kronos.

"Perseus, care to explain why my commander is back to his prison?"

"A necessary risk, he would have started to kill potential assets."

"Hopefully that they will be helpful enough to raise undead armies."

"Not precisely, I gained leverage, information, and more chance to win this war."

"You wish to tell me how."

"If we followed with Atlas' plan, it would have resulted in two dead children of the eldest gods, by Atlas' hands or the gods. I have likely gained Thalia trust, to which her 16th birthday will be soon. We can study on what defenses the gods will shore up on that day. Oh and capturing the Hunter's former lieutenant, which most think that she is dead."

"...Very well, one less titan in our offense would not hinder us by much."

"Ah and Kronos, what are you planning for Luke?"

"None of your concern Perseus, it is just a mere contingency plan, in case our army is not enough."

"And would you be kind enough to tell me, as I told you of my actions?"

"...No, this plan is in case you fail to deliver."

"I am not the best person to keep secrets from, Kronos, who knows what can happen in 2 years…"

"Exactly why the plan is in place."

"...Very well, I want to talk to Luke now, good-bye for now, Kronos."

"Serve me well, Perseus."

As I exited my silent conversation, I sighed, as I put up mental blocks. Athena was right. I thought to myself, my flaw was personal loyalty, but she was wrong about who it was to.

As I pull down my mental blocks, the mental connection starts up again. "Ugh, Percy?"

"Hey there, how was your fall, I know you had a long break…"

"Go to Tartarus, why do you think now is a good time to joke around."

"I have a sense of humor, I just rather not show it to many. Anyway, how is Zoe?"

"That hunter...she managed to injure a lot of guards despite being poisoned, but it eventually got her to settle down. Some demi-gods are tending to her."

"Fantastic, when she is fully healed, drug her, paralyze her, frankly anything to keep her immobilized for when you're getting her off near Miami."

"We'll think of something, so get her off and transport her to you, anything else?"

"Just one, send someone with her with the knowledge or ability of memories."

"...For what reason?"

"For my work and our cause, best if you follow to the best of your abilities, even in your current condition."

"...Fine, I know someone."

"Thank you, as always, oh and Luke."

"What?"

"For Annabeth and Thalia."

"...For Annabeth and Thalia."

I close the mental connection for today and start to mingle again. Not taking too long, my entourage leaves Olympus. Before heading to camp, I make a few quick calls to my brother and mother, telling them of our success. After that, we got a ride from Argus and headed to camp. Most of us take this opportunity to rest for a while. When we got to camp, we headed to the Big House, but Thalia wanted to have some time to herself at her tree. So we met with Chiron and the other campers at the Big House.

(Time skip, (everything else happened as in book, but Percy wasn't surprised) to winter at Percy's place.)

I warm my hands, getting colder as I wait longer for the van to appear. I stand here on the sidewalks with my winter gear, looking about both ways. My patience still being tested after an hour. Then a black van turns into the street, breaking my thoughts of calling them. I eye the van until it comes to a stop across from me. A girl emerges from the front of the van and crosses the street, toward me.

When the girl is before me she asks, "Percy Jackson?" Her tone seeming guarded like she already didn't trust me.

I nod in response to her saying my name, not wanting to waste any more time.

"Alright, climb in back and we'll head to the warehouse." with that said, she headed back to the van. I followed her. We both climb in back, I saw that Zoe was hidden under a black tarp, somewhat blending in with the interior. The girl and I sat on the floor of the van. The driver was a mortal man, entrapped by the mist into believing this to be a taxi and the girl under the tarp our picnic basket.

The girl lifts the tarp, examining Zoe's state, then setting it back down and looks toward me, "The name's Violet, by the way." she says to me slightly in a cross tone her guard falling before she reinforced it.

"You're the memory expert?" I ask

"Yes," she looks away, "in a way."

"Good," I smile at her, "because we might have to work with each for the rest of winter. So we'll get to know each other, and we might get along."

"Yea...I hope it won't be that long." She says sounding like she might hurt me if she has to deal with me for too long.

I let the rest of the ride be in silence as we made our way to the warehouse. When we got there, we had the driver help us carry Zoe into the warehouse. After we were done, Violet went to send the driver off, while I set up Zoe's new home. A small room, toilet, mattress, and a set of chains linked to a big ball of steel and iron, she would hate it. Violet sat off somewhere, but I started without her, chaining Zoe up and discarding her worn battle gear. I called for Violet to bring the rags near the corner of the warehouse and she brought them, shooting me a glance of disgust and maybe looked like a promise of murder. But I could care less, I put Zoe's new clothes on, and started to pat her face.

"Zoe...Zoe, wake up...the battle is over...we won!" I say with pauses to see her reaction

She started to stir,"Ugh, Uh, m-my lady?"

"Artemis is okay! Come on, wake up so we can go meet with her!"

Her eyes started to flutter, her mind coming back, telling her this wasn't Mount Othrys, "W-what? Where are thou?"

"Ah, I lied." I say as I move in to kiss her. I manage to surprise her, and get a full 5 seconds of kissing her lips before she slaps me.

"Percy, what is thy doing!" she shouts at me, when suddenly a silver glow starts to show around Zoe, the glow shined bright for a moment then evaporated and left Zoe.

"Ah, was that your pledge being broken?" I ask, rubbing my cheek

Zoe didn't answer, she just stared up at where the glow went, in shock. The only thing that changed about her was that her hair grew longer. Already being god, her immortality still there.

"Why….Why did thou bring me here?"

I sat next to her and held her shoulders in a relaxing way, "Because, I'm going to break you. I will tear down your morals. I will force you to humiliate the hunters. And make you my slave...How does that sound for a weak man?"

"You can't hope to break my spirit, I am once again a god."

"Water god, might I add, and let's see how you fare after a week of reliving the little 'Hercules' incident, starvation, and maybe even a show of what I do to girls." I wink toward Violet, who shivers and looks like she wished she could leave.

"I...I will never break."

"And now that you're no longer a hunter, I can show you the pleasures of being a woman!"

Zoe shuddered, "You...you mean to rape me?!"

"Tsk, I show you what Hercules would have done, and how you're going to love it soon."

(A/N:..Yea, Zoe as a slave, don't worry, there will be more intimate moments of Percabeth and Perlia, hinting at possible lemons. Hey Hope ya'll like this chapter. Feel free to review! Stay to the light at night!)