The Returning Hero #1: Hatred or Love

Chapt. 17

Steve PoV

Driving the two camps into chaos was the perfect plan. After all, how would the two allies work together if they were missing one leader?

I summoned Hecate in chains and told her to lift the border. I lifted the Golden Fleece. The camp was ambushed.

Annabeth PoV

"This is a-"

The conch horn sounded 3 times, signalling an attack. I quickly grabbed my sword and started hacking away at the monsters. Suddenly...

I was pinned the the ground and my vision went black.

Reyna PoV

Oh what can be su- Oh. OH. Oh.

I watched Annabeth be dragged across the hard floor, and thrown violently on the ground. She didn't look like the defiant, fearless girl I saw a year ago. She was subdued and scared. And... they threw us into the cell.

"Your petty Greeks and Romans won't help you now, can they? After all-"

"Why are we here?" Annabeth let out a sob.

"You could say...leverage?"

I wanted to slap Steve in the face. Leverage. Leverage? LEVERAGE? Unfortunately I was tied to the chair with Annabeth. I looked at her. She had the same look on her face.

Percy PoV

I ran out to the battlefield, cutting down monsters, and making sure Annabeth was safe. I ran to Annabeth's side and protected her. But as my back was turned, she let out a scream that made my blood run cold. I turned around to see Annabeth pinned in fear, and Steve's sadistic smile before they vanished. I let out a angry wail and cut down all monsters in cold blood.

I ran to the Big House. When I entered the...living room, I saw Chiron with an angry look on his face.

"Why didn't you protect her better? Her capture is your fault." My jaw dropped. He threw away his ally.

"You have ridden of a great ally, Chiron. Heed my words. When Olympus falls, it will be your fault."

I walked out of the Big House, receiving dirty looks from the campers. I fled the Camp the second time.

Tartarus PoV

Perfect...the camp is in turmoil. Time to execute Order H23412. Without their lucky hero, they will fall. After all, Percy is now on my side on the war.

Until...a heard glass smash. I looked and saw the hostages escaping from their cells.