Life and Death Don't Mix

Chapter 10

        We started forward Bob moving first as the Titian at the Doors noticed him. "IAPETUS!" He shouted. "Well, well. I thought you were hiding under a cleaning bucket somewhere."

Bob continued forward a scowl now on his face, "I was not hiding."

Percy crept around the Right of Bob and Annabeth on the left. I stayed next to Bob in case he needed help. I kept on eye on Both Percy and Annabeth as they moved to the chains. I knew that if one of them needed me, I could go to whichever I needed to.

I looked away from Percy and back to Bob as he planted his spear on the ground glaring at the Titian. "Hyperion and Krios. I remember you both."

"Do you, Iapetus?" the golden titian asked, laughing. "Well, that's good to know! I heard Percy Jackson turned you into a brainwashed scullery maid. What did he reman you...Betty?"

I felt my anger grow, my hands tightening up into fists. How dare they insulted Bob.

"Bob," snarled Bob.

"Well, it's about time you showed up, Bob. Krios and I have been stuck here for weeks-"

"Hours," Krios corrected, his voice deeper and seemed to rumble inside the helmet he wore.

"Whatever!" Hyperion snapped. "It's boring work, guarding these doors, shuffling monster through at Gaea's orders. Krios, what's our next group anyways."

"Double Red,"

I felt something rub against my leg, drawing my attention away from the Titans. Looking down, I saw Rigel. I looked up at the monsters around us, making sure none saw the cat before I lifted him up into my arms.

Mistress, it is almost time. You must leave with your friends.

'I'm sorry, but I have to let my mother down. I'm staying here to help Bob whether he likes it or not. I cannot let him die, not like this, not alone.'

If you stay mistress, you will die.

'If I leave, Bob will die, and even if I escape, I might still die.'

But-

'No, I'm sorry, Regil, but I have to stay and protect them. I will find another way out, there has to be another way out.'

I do not agree but be safe, Mistress.

"Both of you hold your tounges! "a loud yell caused me to look up. I felt Regil jump out of my arms, allowing me to focus on the events around me.

The elevator dinged as we all jumped, even the Titians. I didn't realize it had already been twelve minutes, but that didn't leave us with many more. Krios took his finger off the button and called out, "Double Red! Where is Double Red!"

I turned to look at the monster who was all siring and talking to one another, but none came forward.

Krios let out a heavy sigh, "I told them to hang on to their tickets. Double Red! You'll lose your place in the queue!"

I turned around, looking at Percy, who was ready by his chains. His sword out and ready to strike down on the chains. I glanced over at Annabeth, who was also ready. Her new drakon-bone sword ready. I looked up at Bob.

"Bob Percy and Annabeth are both ready. It's time, but they need a distraction."

"Just wonderful. This will completely mess up our schedule." Hyperion muttered, glaring at Bob. "make your choice, brother. Fight us or help us. I don't have time for your lectures."