I have no excuse for how late this is, and for that I am sorry.

Disclaimer: I still unfortunately own nothing except for my 3 OCs

Chapter 6: Training With Friends

P.O.V. Percy

"Since you guys already know how to fight I'm going to just do a demonstration on Greek style fighting, but first," I turn to the Three Musketeers, "Arianna work with Annabeth, Cassandra work with Thalia, and Alyssa work with Jason." Seeing Annabeth glare at me I respond, "They need to learn the basics and we can't have different level people fighting each other."

"So who are you going to spar with," Thalia casually asks.

"Um is that an offer?"

Instead of an answer I see her try to stab me with her spear and I roll out of the way coming up with Riptide in my hand.

"I'll take that as a yes."

"Scared you're going to lose?" she asks analyzing all my weaknesses and me.

"Never"

I lunged at her trying to take her by surprise, but she blocked it last minute. Smirking I continued my onslaught of attacks. I was completely on offensive. I could see Thalia slowly loosing ground and desperately looking for a way out. This is too easy. Distracted I didn't expect Thalia to drop her spear and paused slightly. She drops to the ground and sweeps my feet off of the ground and in a single graceful arc she puts her knee on my chest and loaded her bow.

"I win," she smirks.

"I wouldn't be so sure," I reply back. Before she could respond I kick her other leg making her fall off of me; I jump up, pull out Riptide, uncap it, and hold it to her throat.

"I think you mean I win."

I hear clapping in the background and see Jason walking towards us looking extremely annoyed.

"You couldn't have just let her win?" he asks exasperated, "I lost $20 because of you." Hearing this I start laughing and when I look back at Jason I see a small smile on his face.

P.O.V. Arthur

"So who are you going to spar with," Thalia casually asks.

"Um is that an offer?"

Before he can even respond I see her attack him. Alarmed I look to see the reactions of his friends and see them roll their eyes.

"Is this common for them?" I ask perplexed.

"Normal?" Jason, "You could say that. Percy has a habit of saying something that usually makes someone mad at him which results in this." He gestures towards the fight that has now become a deadly dance.

"That reminds me Jason," Annabeth approaches us, "$20 that Percy wins?"

"You are so on," he replies, "You haven't seen Thalia fight in a while she'll definitely win."

"We'll see." Opening his mouth to retort something she walks away; I laugh at his luck. Turning my attention back to the fight I see Thalia on top of Percy.

"It seems like you won your bet," I gesture towards the fight, but as fast as lightning I see Percy get out of the hold Thalia had him in and have Thalia pin down instead. Grumbling Jason approaches them and I watch as Percy laughs at something he said. This is going to be the beginning of an amazing alliance and friendship.

"Lets get started," Percy remarks approaching the rest of us.

For the next few hours he trained us on how to fight the different monsters and he did it rather well. What has happened to him to make such an excellent fighter? Who is he really? Frustrated I turn my attention back to Percy who was now helping Alyssa with her sword fighting techniques.

"I think that's enough for today we're all exhausted and hungry," Annabeth announces. I look around and see everyone drenched in sweat.

"Yes I can have the cooks prepare us something," looking around I find Merlin and gesture for him to come to me. "Merlin go get some food ready for us." Bowing his head slightly I see him walk away.

"So Percy how long have you been training?"

"Since I was 12, so about six years or so," he responds raking a hand through his hair. I try not to let my surprise show on my face. Only six years? I think to myself, I've seen warriors train most of their lives and they are still not up to the same stature of him. Keeping my thoughts to myself I see Merlin running back towards us.

"Arthur!" he yells slightly out of breath. Rolling my eyes I approach him to see what he wants now.

"What is it now Merlin."

"He's awake."

"Who?" I ask now slightly confused.

"The boy we rescued." Alarmed I turn around and gesture for Percy to come to us alone.

"I don't want to alarm you, but it seems like your friend is awake," I start cautiously trying to gauge his reaction, but all he gives away is the slight tensing of his muscles.

"How long has he been awake," he responds gritting his teeth.

"He woke up a few minutes ago, and I came to get you," Merlin says slowly, "he also said something about the pit stirring" I only look at Merlin as if he grew a second because that last part made no sense, but when I look at Percy's expression all I see is anger with small bits of disbelief, resignation, and even a bit of fear. I open my mouth to ask him what was going on, but before I can he breaks out in a run towards the infirmary. Groaning to myself I set off after him and see his friends following me after him.

P.O.V Percy

I feel bad about leaving Arthur behind, but right now the only thing I can focus on is the fact that Nico is awake and that Tartarus is stirring again. It seems like I can never catch a break. Shaking my head to clear my thoughts, I slow down as I near the infirmary. I take a deep breath to steady my racing heart before I open the door and step into the room. My eyes scan over its entirety looking for Nico and skips over all of the little things in the room. My eyes land on him and I can't help the smile of relief appearing on my face.

"Glad you finally decided to grace us with your presence Nico," I tease him, though I can see he is as relieved to see me as I was.

"Next time I'll try to make sure it takes less time then," Nico responds sarcastically.

"NICO!" someone screams behind me, and before I know it I see Thalia hurl herself towards Nico and envelop him in a hug suffocating him.

"Can't breathe Thals," he gasps. She breaks the hug and then proceeds to him in the head.

"Ow! Thalia, what was that for?" he exclaims rubbing his head.

"That was for giving me a heart attack! I thought you were going to die, and then who would help me annoy Percy," she responds indigently. They stared at each other for a good 30 seconds before they started laughing and we too soon succumbed to laughter. For a few minutes we weren't a group of demigod heroes, but a group of normal demigods. For a few minutes the looming war wasn't at the forefront of our minds.

I am so sorry it took so long school has been killing me and I have no life except for homework and studying, and I'm sure many of you guys can relate to that. I will try to get at least one more chapter up before Midterms dominate my life.

Shoutout to The Traveling Fangirl, darknight014, and Elara for reviewing. When I opened my email and saw that I had reviews it pushed me to write more so thanks again.

Farewell for now