A second chance

Military school

"Jin, I urgently need you to reach this military school before anyone else and extract the two Demi-god children," Chiron said in a rush, thrusting a map towards Jin as he barged into the big house.

Jin let out a groan, just on the verge of falling asleep. "Do I really have to?" she grumbled, peering up at him with sleepy eyes.

"Yes, your father has specifically requested your presence," Chiron replied, waving the map insistently.

"Ugh, fine," Jin relented, getting up and stretching. Adjusting her leather jacket and hood, she eyed the map Chiron had handed her. "How long do I have?" she inquired.

"Your father instructed to be there as soon as possible," Chiron replied sternly, passing the map to her.

"Alright, I make it in an hour," Jin stated, examining the map.

Arriving at the school, chaos ensued.

"PERCY!" Annabeth screamed as she was seized. "ANNABETH!" Percy bellowed, attempting to reach out for her.

But before he could, Annabeth was whisked onto a helicopter. Percy fell to his knees, shouting, "ANNABETH!" Moments later, the helicopter exploded. "No!" Percy cried out, dropping Riptide. Then, to his disbelief, he saw Annabeth, covered in ash.

"How? I thought you were gone," Percy stammered, rushing to embrace her.

"You're welcome," a voice chimed in beside Annabeth.

Percy looked up to see a black-haired Korean girl. She had pure black eyes, mess hair and was dressed in a black hoodie with a leather jacket over it. She wore black cargo pants and combat boots.

"Thank you... uh..." Percy began, extending his hand. The girl seemed offended but shook it anyway.

"The damn horse didn't clue you in, did he?" the girl remarked before introducing herself. "I'm Jin Hawk, daughter of Hades."

Percy glanced at Annabeth. "You didn't mention her?" he asked, before Jin swatted Annabeth on the head. "You're fortunate I showed up. Where's my cousin?" Jin scolded, eyeing Annabeth.

"Sorry, your name never came up, and thank you for saving us. But I don't know where Thalia is," Annabeth murmured, rubbing her head. "Yeah, well, I need to take these two to my father," Jin pointed at Nico and Bianca.

Approaching the siblings, Jin extended her hand. "Jin Hawk," she introduced herself with a smile. "Bianca di Angelo, and this is Nico, my little brother," Bianca introduced them.

Jin knelt in front of Nico, offering him a blue lollipop. "Here, unwrap it, put it in your mouth, and then chew or suck on it," she instructed gently, showing him another lollipop.

Standing up, Jin observed Bianca. "My dad wants to see you," she stated, scanning Bianca's appearance. "Huh, black hair, sort of pale-ish skin," Jin remarked, shrugging.

"Wait, you're kidnapping us to see who?" Bianca questioned, stepping in front of Nico protectively.

"My father. He's the king of the underworld. He's ordering me to bring you two to him. I can take you willingly or by force," Jin explained, running her fingers through her hair.

After a brief pause, Bianca nodded. "Fine."

"Good," Jin acknowledged before turning to the other Demigods. "Hey Percy, Annabeth, the hunters and Apollo are on their way. You can get a ride back with them," she informed them. "And tell Thalia, as the adult, she needs to ensure your safety at all times," Jin directed, before refocusing on the siblings.

"Hold onto me," Jin instructed, and as Bianca grabbed Nico's hand and Nico clutched Jin's sleeve, they all melted into the ground.