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Chapter 5

Ethan was his father. There was no question if that. But Clary seemed to be a mix of the two. The same petite build as her mother but the same features as her father.
Upstairs was clear of raging Jacksons and sewage water. Annabeth had made the two guest rooms up earlier that day and she showed the two which ones they the could leave their bags. Then she walked calmly up to the twins who were both still chasing Percy. She grabbed them each by an ear. Silena and Beckendorf were watching silently, both trying to hold back laughter. Clary and Ethan were both staring open mouthed at Annabeth.
"You two are going to stop chasing your father and clean up the exploded plumbing or I will ground you for life." Annabeth told her children, "are we clear?" They both nodded. Annabeth let go of their ears, "go on then, the mop is in the cupboard under the stairs. PERCY YOU CAN COME OUT NOW!" She yelled. Percy came out of the living room. "You can go and pack." He nodded and ran off up the stairs. Annabeth smiled at Silena and Beckendorf, "sorry about that, do you want a coffe?"

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When the time came Percy didn't want to leave. He walked to Thalia's tree with Annabeth, Hope, Peter, Silena, Beckendorf, Ethan and Clary. He held Annabeth's hand the entire way. And didn't let go when they stopped.
Despite them being a bit early everyone was there. Luke stood with Thalia and May saying goodbye to them.
Bianca was with Nico, Will, Michel and Lee. Who had obviously just arrived back at camp in time to see Bianca off.
Zöe was with a few girls from the hunters, saying goodbye to them.
Percy turned to his children.
"I don't know how long I'll be gone, or if I will come back," he said, "but if I never see you again, just remember that I love you two." He swept them up in a hug, swallowing tears.
Then he turned to Annabeth, "you too wise girl," he kissed her. Then he hugged all three of them in a big group up. Hope started sobbing.
"I love you too dad," she kissed him on the cheek. Her sobbing set Annabeth off. And then Peter. Percy could hardly bite back his own sobs.
After about 4 minuets, a man cleared his throat nearby. Percy released his family and looked over to see Chaos.
"Are you ready?" He asked. Percy gave the three a last squeeze and then walked over to Chaos.
The other six came to. Then Chaos smiled at them and made a portal. One by one all of the others stepped through. Percy went last. He looked back at his family one last time and stepped through the portal. Knowing in his heart that it was unlikely that all six of them would make it home.

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Chaos hated it. He hated watching the six say goodbye to their loved ones. Worst of all was watching Perseus say goodbye to his daughter. She had sacrificed everything in order to defeat End once. Even if she didn't remember, Chaos did. Even the fates couldn't change how he lived, and Perseus' son. Chaos found it hard to believe that the fates had snuffed all the darkness out of him.

After a while the six started to come over. They went through the portal and Chaos followed them.
Then he closed the portal to earth maybe forever. Chaos knew that by asking them to help him he had made the possibility of them all making it home slim to none. But he had to risk it. It was for the greater good.

Hey guys.
Sorry I haven't updated.
I've noticed I've lost a lot of readers in this sequel. I don't mind but if you are reading this if you could possibly give it a comment and vote (if you haven't already)
I won't be able to update because I'm at NSSA (National School Sailing Association) all week. I was training this week that's why I didn't update.
Anyway I'll try to update again but I'm leaving on Sunday so I might not be able to.
Hope you liked the chapter.
~Em xx