Sorry for the long wait between updates, but I have a lot of assessment. Hopefully I'll be able to update a lot soon.

Ten days later

I woke up suddenly and looked around. I was in my castle. I looked out the window and a saw the city had quadrupled in size. The door opened behind me and I saw a dracaena. When it saw me it jumped in surprise, and then said "I'm glad you are awake Lord. You have been unconscious for ten days."

Wow. Ten days. I suddenly remembered the humans. "What happened to those people who the elite riders went to rescue?"

"I'll show you now, lord Damasen guessed that that would be your first question" the dracaena said. "Follow me".

I followed the dracaena and was led to the arena. There were 7 what I presumed were demigods, including Alex, who seemed to be training them. "Hey" I yelled. Alex turned around and saw me.

"Percy!" he yelled in excitement.

"Hey Alex" I replied. "Who are these?" I asked gesturing to the nervous looking humans.

"These were those demigods me and the riders rescued" he said. "I'll let them introduce themselves."

"I'm Samuel Gordon, son of Mesperiyan (Goddess of torture and punishment)" said a boy with red eyes and black hair. "She sent me to this pit after I refused to torture one of the rebel demigods on Zeus's orders."

"I'm Gavin Isard" said another boy with sparkly black hair and dark blue-black eyes said. "My mother was Nyx"

"How did Nyx get out of Tartar-" I started before Gavin cut in.

"I don't know, but Zeus thought I was trying to help her get out." he said with spite.

"My name is Alicia Evans, daughter of Khione. Zeus banished me here because I refused to be his idiot sons next girlfriend" said a girl with snow white hair, pale skin and green eyes.

"I'm Turran Jay, daughter of Nemesis" growled a strong looking girl with dark brown hair red streaks through it. She looked a lot like a daughter of Ares.

"And I'm John McQuent" said the the last boy. He had curly brown hair light brown skin and was very tall. "Son of Hermes"

"Why are you here?" I asked him.

"Zeus thought I was the one who blew up his and Hera's cabins. It was me but some daughter of Athena blackmailed me to do it or she would tell Chiron everything else I'd done" Kelli said with a grin that didn't reach his eyes.

"Has Alex told you everything about Salutem?" I asked.

"Yes I have" replied Alex, affronted.

"Really" I said. "Did you tell them about my plan to break out of Tartarus?" My mind had just realised the ramifications of the defeat of Perses.

"What?" Alex gasped. "How?!"

"Well I had the thought, we control most of Tartarus now with the death of Perses right?"

"Yeah, I guess" replied Alex.

"Wait you control most of Tartarus?!" exclaimed Gavin.

"Yeah, that massive battle was when- wait-BOB!" I started, before remembering Bob. "Where's Bob?"

"He's inspecting the troops. He said that he'll be done there and in the command centre by 1700 hours" answered Alex crisply.

"I'll go see him now. It's still an hour until he'll be done (I had made up the times completely, as in Tartarus no one knew the outside time)".

"Ok" agreed Alex. "Shall I lead?"

"Yes" I confirmed. I still didn't know what I'd missed while unconscious again, and had no idea where the soldiers would be.

The six of us followed Alex through the winding fortress corridors before we finally came out in front a large courtyard, in which there were 200 draecana going through military manoeuvres. And there was Bob.

"Bob!" I yelled excitedly at my friend.

"Hey Percy" the Titan grinned as he saw me.

"I'm so glad to see you again."

"Same to you" he reciprocated.

"Well I see you've been busy" I asked, now commenting on his bronze armour.

"Yep, I have been. It took a long time to get up to date."

"I bet" I laughed mirthfully. "Battles against so many monsters. I'm so happy that there's no Titan or giant of monster attacking us this time. Peace finally."

Bob looked uncomfortable. "Eeer... You see, Tartarus himself might have finally noticed us."

"So Tartarus is going to attack us?" I summed up.

"Tartarus himself is going to attack us!?" whispered Alicia.

"Nothing can defeat a primordial" Samuel stated. "We're all going to die painful deaths by-"

"Yes, thank you Sam" glared Alex.

I didn't register Sam's second sentence. 'Nothing can defeat a primordial...'

"Nothing can defeat a primordial... except other primordials" I said calmly, looking at Gavin.

"Nyx?" questioned Alex.

"Arrange an expedition. Our twelve best warriors, Gavin and I. We leave as soon as we are prepared."

"Yessir" agreed Alex.

Time skip 8 hours

We were there. The mansion of Night. As we walked up to the doors a resounding boom echoed through the air. Nyx appeared before us. The monsters immediately bowed. I bowed too. Gavin just stared.

"Hello, my child" Nyx said, looking at Gavin. "What brings you to visit your mother with this disgusting rabble," she said in the same echoey voice while gesturing to me and the monsters.

"We-Well Zeus banished me to Tartarus, and Percy's here had his soldiers save me." he gulped at the intimidating presence. "Tartarus has decided to kill Percy and destroy his city, Salutem.

"And why should I help this deceitful scum?" she whispered, her voice now like knives.

"Because we can make you're name known" I interjected.

"How dare you interrupt me! Lying-" she started, before Gavin interrupted.

"Mother please. I don't mean to interrupt or insult, but listen to what Percy has to offer."

I took my chance. "With Tartarus destroyed you can rule- well Tartarus. Then you can rise above the ground and kill the Olympians. Then all the mortals will truly know know and fear your name. I'll even pledge me and my city to you. We can be called the Soldiers of Night. Please. All you have to do is fight Tartarus. Even now he marches, gaining strength. Now is the time to strike." I had to win the argument, even if I had to pledge myself to her.

"This offer intrigues me. I accept. But if you even think to betray me I shall destroy you." she smiled evilly.

"Yes..." I started.

"My liege" she smirked.

Inside I was relieved. The negotiations had taken less than five minutes!

Tartarus wouldn't stand a chance.

Thanks to GodlyPowers12 for Turran jay character.

V God22 for Alex.

Cyber Assassin16 for Samuel.

King James10158 for John.

I have adapted or changed the characters for the story.