The demigods nodded, they really couldn't understand how that thing and Percy could ever be related.
They made their way off the island, Percy again worked over time in the forest to make sure no one died, and quickly they reached the beach.
Percy snapped his fingers causing the binding hands spell he used on Polyphemus to break, "I just released the cyclops," he said.
"You sure that was a good idea?" Michael asked.
Percy shrugged, "I don't see why not."
"THIEVES!"
Percy gulped, "maybe we should hurry up and leave."
"I didn't know you guys came in two boats," Nina said as she looked at the sea, "kind of Elsevier don't you think?"
"Two? But there was only one," Percy commented as he activated his 8.0 eyesight looking for the Ascension. It was easy to spot and right behind it there was another boat The second boat was state of the art and looked more stylish when compared to the Ascension. Percy focused and found that a name printed on the side, 'Princess Andromeda'.
"That's not ours," Galen said narrowing his eyes, "it's not something I recognize at all."
"It looks pretty cool though," Percy commented deactivating his eyes. He and the other were about to get onto their rowing boats when suddenly;
Warning! Behind you!
Percy immediately activate his super speed. He drew out Riptide in a flash and summoned a big ball of water from the sea before turning around to face the enemy.
"Wow Percy what's with the fancy moves?!" Grover asked shocked.
"We're not alone," Percy said narrowing his eyes and activating his special eyes again. He looked through the forest for any signs of moment when suddenly a huge figure walked out from the shadows of the trees.
"Your reflexes have gotten better demigod," his voice was deep and loud, Percy recognized it right away.
"Hyperion," Percy growled out through clenched teeth. Annabeth was shaking, this was the same titan that had killed her. She was scared and Percy could feel her fear. Everyone quickly armed themselves while Hyperion started to glow brighter and brighter until his body was covered in flames again.
"I went through all that trouble to hide my presence to sneak up on you and it was all for nothing," Hyperion said as he drew his blade using his left hand, his right one still a stump.
"So I'm guessing the ship is yours?" Percy asked as he stepped forward in front of the group, Hyperion probably wanted to fight him, if so maybe he could take the fight elsewhere to avoid harming his friends.
"Indeed, though I don't like traveling by sea, I prefer the sky," Hyperion covering his blade with flames.
"So what do you want? A rematch?"
"Tempting, tempting," Hyperion said smiling, "but not now. A rematch would be going against my King's orders."
"I didn't realise you were someone's bitch Hyperion," Percy taunted but the Titan didn't fall for it.
"Enough talk, surrender at once and I will not harm you all," Hyperion said turning from Percy to the others, "resist" he smiled sadistically, "and you will all be killed."
Odysseus snorted as he drew his blade, "you may be a Titan but you are still one, we are many."
"Last time I checked we outnumbered you," Michael said as he drew his bow string back knocking an arrow.
"Really? Count again," Hyperion said strapping his leg on the ground causing a huge shock wave and breaking the stones underneath.
Suddenly the forest came alive in front of them. Slowly the trees parted ways as several new figures revealed themselves.
Percy didn't know where to look, there were so many of them all over the place. It was an entire army of animals each armored and looking like semi humans. There were hundreds of them, lions and rhinos with metal along their horns to be used as a weapon. Percy remembered the bears he fought back in Largo's lair, the Upgraded Bears. Argo must have made an entire army of them for the Titans.
Hyperion smirked, "what do you think?"
Percy glared, "I think that an army of losers still won't make you a winner."
The Titan threw up his head and laughed, "you know I said the exact same thing! But the point is, they may be weak, but there are enough of them for you all."
Marc walked up with his sword and pistol drawn, "we can take them."
Tung!
An arrow flew across the air sailing towards Marc's eyes. Percy used his super speed and caught the arrow before it hit the frenchman.
"Fuck!" Marc yelled out in surprise as he landed on back, "where did that come from."
"There," Percy threw the arrow to the side pointing at the top of the trees which were filled with monkeys wearing archer gear with arrows pointed at them all.
"You can probably survive this Jackson," Hyperion stated, "heck you could probably kill this pathetic army in minutes. But how many of your friends will die in the process?"
Percy gritted his teeth, he knew the answer already. He put his weapon down and lifted his hands up, "I surrender."
"Percy-" Clarisse began to protest when Percy threw her a glare shutting her up.
Hyperion smiled, "I knew you would see to reason." The titan walked up to Percy and looked down at the demigod. He smiled, drew back his fist and punched Percy across the back of the head hard enough to knock him out.
Some time later;
Percy's eyes slowly opened up to see a notification in front of him;
You were knocked out!
Defence - 134,000
Percy sighed, at least his defense was still holding on strong. Percy shook the feeling of numbness from his head and looked down to find himself kneeling on a hard wooden floor.
'Well fuck,' Percy cursed as he lifted his head up only to find a big weight around his neck. Percy looked down and a saw a giant golden metal collar around his neck. There were four chains with one end on the collar and one end bolted to the ground. Percy's hands were locked behind his back with cuffs and his legs were strapped down to the ground.
"I'm liking this less and less by the minute," Percy muttered.
"Percy? You're awake!" Percy heard Michael's voice from behind him.
"Michael? Are you okay? Where are the others?" Percy tried to turn but couldn't. He was facing a metal door but the cell extended behind him as well.
"We're fine Percy," Clarisse spoke out, "we are all fine, well Grover is still knocked out. He kind of fainted when you were knocked out."
"After Hyperion knocked you out he took us all prisoners," Percy heard Nina say, "he handcuffed us up and threw us in here. However you were special, so he put you into….well that."
Percy pulled on his chains as he tried to get up, not only were the straps holding his legs down powerful but so were the chains. Percy cursed under his breath, "shit, where is everyone else?"
"The crew are being detained in their own boat with Odysseus locked in his quarters," Michael explained, "from what information I managed to eavesdrop on it seems they are taking us back to the island for something."
"Then why haven't they done it yet?"
"Because they are waiting for sunset," Annabeth explained, "they don't want Apollo to catch wind of this and tonight is a lunar eclipse so Artemis will not be able to spy on them."
"So they are keep us alive for something, but what?"
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