The Big House in Camp Halfblood:

Chiron stared at each of us, worry etched across his face. "There's another brother..." Jason muttered, looking as though he couldn't believe his own ears. Hazel appeared flabbergasted and Leo kept looking desperately around, like he was expecting to somebody to shout,"April fools!" Nico gazed somberly out of the window, almost as if he was contemplating their inevitable deaths. Annabeth gulped, then spoke," Rhea wants us to...to...to...to, go with the Gods to the God of Fate [who controls the universe], who claims the whole world is at stake." Piper gave a soft moan, then said weakly," I heard Miami is nice this time of year."

All the heroes turned to stare at her, then exploded into heartfelt laughter, tension seeping like honey out of their bodies. Chiron gave a tight, almost forced smile before commenting:" I'm afraid Miss Mclean defying the Gods is not that simple, the consequences are far to grave." The mood shifted back suddenly to how it was before. '' Argus will drive you to Olympus and if I dare say so, may the Gods go with you."

Olympus:

The demigods arrived at Olympus and stared nervously at their respective parents. Zeus after taking a long look at Jason and smiling warmly at him and then glaring at Percy, spoke" Demigods! You have all heard from the Chiron our dilemma. The council..." It was through gritted teeth that the King of the Gods said this." has decided to act. You shall go and find this God. However, as Rhea mentioned, we will accompany you." All the demigods looked startled but only Annabeth mustered up the bravery to speak[aka grovel],"Lord Zeus should we not consult the oracle, as this is apparently a quest." Apollo, who up until this point had been alarmingly quiet, jumped up and exclaimed," Indeed Father, my oracle... I mean the oracle must have the chance to issue a prophecy and spread its wisdom!" Zeus eyed Apollo suspiciously, who seem to shrink under his gaze. The relationship between the two had slowly deteriorated after the war and both tried to stay as far away from each other as possible. Apollo though was correct, every quest needed a prophecy. Zeus sighed dramatically, then snapped his fingers. Percy opened his eyes slowly trying to resist the urge to be sick, they were standing in front of the oracles cave. "So, whose going to ask?" Nico snapped. Everybody turned to look at Percy. He wanted to complain but from Zeus' expression if he did, he would sign his own death warrant. Taking a deep breath he approached Rachel.

"What is the quest?" it sounded lame, even to Percy but he couldn't think of anything else. Rachels' eyes turned red, reminding him vividly of May Castellans. Emotions raged across his body. Luke. Luke. Luke. How he hated him, how he loved him. Even in death he still tormented Percy. His feelings were torture and to feel them for Luke of all people. Then Rachel spoke,not giving Percy any more time to dwell on the past. Her voice was ancient but yet timeless, powerful but yet fragile and sympathetic but yet callous,"

The lost God, who lives in time

Beyond the edges of all mankind

Shall send a call and if not answered, all shall fall.

Gods and Heroes must combine

A son of darkness must lead the way

And face the stirrings of the deep, where rivers weep.

The prince of the sea shall stare to the sky

But do not be fooled by and by

For united you stand, in death's true hand.

Six places to find, six pieces to give;

Immortals shall die and all shall lie.