The Child Of Time

chapter 12

3rd person/Percy-

"Pearls." Percy said, ignoring the searing pain in his right cheek.

"You fell six hundred feet and the first thing you say is pearls?" Annabeth blinked, giving Percy an irritated look.

"Correction. First thing I said was 'Ow!' cause you hit me," Percy said, "By the way, what the hay was that for?"

Annabeth sniffed. "You just have a very slap-able face and I was irritated."

"Thanks for the apology." Percy rolled his eyes.

"We should leave," Grover pointed to a mortal news team. "Media."

Percy, Annabeth, and Grover ducked around the news van and slipped into a dark alleyway.

"What did happen?" Asked Grover after we were out of sight.

"Turns out the fat lady in the elevator was Echidna, the mother of all monsters. She and her rabid Chimera attacked me. I was trying to protect a family from getting hurt and I ended up lighting myself on fire. So I jumped."

"If you would have begun with that, I might have not slapped you." Annabeth said.

"Whatever floats your boat, sweetie. Back to the pearls," Percy continued. "When we get to the Underworld and Hades doesn't let us leave-we smash these and return back to Earth."

"So we are going to the Underworld." Annabeth confirmed.

"That's what I said."

"Just checking," Annabeth defended. "Who gave you this message, anyway?"

"One of my father's subjects," Percy waved the topic off. "Let's go get some dinner."

As he started walking away, Annabeth called out, "But we don't have any money!"

"Who cares!" Percy walked into diner; Grover and Annabeth followed, reluctantly.

They sat in the booth closest to the door-in case they needed a quick getaway.

After a while, a short blonde waitress with dimples came over to them.

"Ready to order?" She asked.

"Just a few more minutes." Annabeth said.

"Okay," The waitress smiled. "You can order when your parents come."

She left, leaving the three wonder what sob story say next.

Just as they were about to order, they heard the rumble of a massive Harley pulling up.

The driver was a huge man with so many scars, you'd think he was in so many fights.

He walked over to them in a tough guy manner, shooting glares at everyone.

The waitress blinked, then asked, "You kids have money?"

The biker said, "It's on me." He slid into the booth, nearly crushing Percy in the process.

The waitress disappeared behind the counter, leaving the children alone with a stranger.

"What's up, little cousin?" The biker grinned at Percy.

"Ares," Percy rolled his eyes. "If Zeus is your dad, then technically I'm your uncle."

The god of war raised an eyebrow.

"Percy means since Zeus is his half-brother, and like Poseidon and Hades, he is your half-uncle." Annabeth clarified.

"I knew that," Ares scoffed, still not getting it. "Anyway, I need a little favor."

"Can't do your own dirty work?" Percy sneered.

Ares' eyes blazed, "Just do it."

Percy's eyes flamed golden, slowly wilting the god's power.

The waitress came over with heaping plates of fries.

Ares shoved some drachmas in her hand, keeping his eyes on Percy the whole time.

The waitress clamped her mouth shut, and left.

"I'll give you a ride and a hint to where to bolt might be." Ares offered.

"Deal," Grover said quickly.

"Dude!" Percy exclaimed.

"The closer we get to the bolt, the better."

"Fine," Percy sighed. "What do you want?"

"I need you get a shield that I left at an abandoned water park in town. I was on date, and had to leave in a hurry. Anyway,I need you to fetch for me."

Before anyone could say anything, Ares said, "After all, I was to one who tipped off dad about old Corpse Breath,"

Ares stood up, saying, "Hope you don't die."

A/N: There is such chapters after this so should I post another one then 3 more tomorrow then start on the next book in a couple of days or next week so let me know.