Percy had just finished packing up.
He gathered everything until he needed that was necessary, including Riptide.
He knew he would need it if Kratos happened to find him.
He was still worried about leaving the camp.
If Kratos did come back, which he knew he would, how many innocent children could die because he wasn't there.
But he knew it was for the best.
Kratos had to be stopped or unable to find him.
Once he was finished packing, he met everyone at Chiron's house.
Annabeth and Grover were ready too.
"So," said Percy. "How are we getting to Washington D.C.?"
"Only one way so a person like Kratos can't notice," said Chiron. "Nor would he expect. At least hopefully."
Everyone began to hear the sounds flapping wings, and everyone saw something flying in the air.
Soon enough it went through the top of the barrier and landed on the ground.
Percy realized it was a chariot, and driving it was Apollo, one of the gods himself.
"Hello there everyone!" said Apollo. "How's it hangin'?"
"Dire times Apollo," said Chiron. "Percy Jackson is being threatened by a demigod named Kratos."
"Kratos?" asked Apollo. "Never heard of him."
"Which is why we need to find out who he is really," said Chiron. "But the only way to do that is to get Percy and his friends away from here and Kratos."
"Very well," said Apollo. "Where am I takin' them?"
Chiron showed Apollo a map of Washington D.C. and where the apartment was.
"I see," said Apollo. "Very well then! Hop on board everyone!"
The gang grabbed their luggage and hopped on the chariot.
Percy remembered the last time being on this thing, and it was not a huge thrill ride.
He looked back at the campers and Chiron.
"Be safe brother," said Tyson hugging him.
"I will," said Percy. "You too!"
Tyson nodded.
"We'll stop Kratos," said Chiron. "Hopefully."
"If not just hope he doesn't find you," said Clarisse.
Percy nodded.
Once everyone was on the chariot, Apollo cracked the reigns and they were off, heading into the sky.
Percy looked down at below, but could hardly tell what they were flying over due to how fast Apollo was traveling.
He was moving fast in case any way Kratos could be watching over them.
About a half an hour later, they were in Washington D.C.
The chariot had turned into a car to disguise itself from mortals.
They were standing in front of a very nice apartment complex.
"This is it?" asked Percy.
"Think of it," said Apollo. "Any villain would think to look in beat down apartments, because the heroes expect them not to look there. Well we do the opposite."
"Good point," said Annabeth.
"Well I'm off to Olympus," said Apollo. "Later!"
With a start of the engine, the car was off, soon turning into a chariot and flying away before any mortal could see it.
The gang looked at each other, and then walked inside.
They went up to their apartment room and went inside.
The place was big, and really beautiful.
The first room was a living room and kitchen combined.
There was a small office room, one small bedroom, and one big bedroom.
"I think I'll take the big bedroom," said Percy.
Annabeth giggled.
"Can I join you?" she asked.
Percy smiled and nodded.
Grover sighed happily.
"I'll take the small one," he said. "And right now I need a nap."
He waddled off to his bedroom and collapsed on the bed.
Percy and Annabeth stared at each other and then Annabeth hugged Percy.
"I'm sorry this all had to happen," she said. "I'm sorry this Kratos had to…"
"It's not your fault," said Percy. "Nor is it anyone's."
"It has to be someone's," said Annabeth. "Somebody has tricked this Kratos into thinking you are better than him."
"And now he wants to tear me to shreds," said Percy. "My life was just getting back to good."
"It can always be good," said Annabeth. "As long as we have each other."
Percy smiled.
"Ok lovergirl," he said. "Let's officially start trying to hide or live life."
"Yeah what are we exactly supposed to do?" asked Annabeth.
"We're hiding," said Percy. "We do whatever we can that doesn't involve exposing ourselves. Which could mean no going outside."
"Fair enough," said Annabeth. "Then I'm going to watch some TV."
"I'm going to settle down," said Percy.
He walked to his room and lied down on the bed.
He stared up at the roof and sighed.
Why did he have to be in this mess?
Why did this Kratos have to come after him?
And one more important thing.
Who set him up?
Who convinced him that Percy was better?
It was a big mystery to him.
A mystery we all know the answer to, but he doesn't. I'm liking this story so far, and one heads up. Later there will be an intense love scene with Percy and Annabeth, and also a special character will appear. Take a wild guess if you want to.
See you next update! Kratos demands you to review! HE IS ANGRY!
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Jacob/Sonicphantom47