Percy jackson returns from tartarus fanfiction

The Olympians (Percy Jackson) - Freeform. Percy Jackson fell into Tartarus alone and unsure of himself. Percy Jackson left Tartarus hurt, in love, and terrified of the future. But hey! Atleast he has the Voice in his head and the men in his dreams.

Percy jackson returns from tartarus fanfiction. After HOO. Percy saved everybody but is thought of doing traitorous actions by easily taking down Gaea. The gods send him to Tartarus, and only some stand by him. They later let him return. How will Percy be after a lifetimes in Tartarus? Idk if there is a pairing but if there is it will be Pertemis. Ideas on that please if wanted.

Books Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Black Hearted Warrior By: Izzybella12. They accused him of murder and of betraying them to their enemies. They threw him in Tartarus, never to see the light of day again. But Percy Jackson has always done the impossible. He escaped the inescapable pit, but the years have done damage to his mind and soul.

After HOO. Percy saved everybody but is thought of doing traitorous actions by easily taking down Gaea. The gods send him to Tartarus, and only some stand by him. They later let him return. How will Percy be after a lifetimes in Tartarus? Idk if there is a pairing but if there is it will be Pertemis. Ideas on that please if wanted.Hello my name is Percy Jackson and I have been spending two months in definition hell. The gods sent me to Tartarus because I supposedly attacked a "poor defenseless" camper that attacked me first and was armed. ... As soon as Hermes left the throne room it became very quiet and everyone waited for his return. Suddenly Hermes appeared with lady ...Disclamier: I do not own Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Chapter 2. Fragile. You drift in and out of dreams, each one more horrible than the last. You watch as every one you love dies, and there's nothing you can do. You're crushed under thousands of pounds of rock, burnt in the fires of the Fields of Punishment."What - What happened?". Annabeth's vision cleared and she realized that she was back at the Infirmity . "Percy. Bad dream. He-he was falling. Then, he - he screamed". Piper sat down next to her. She sighed. She did not say it was just a bad dream. Instead, Piper said, "Percy is a strong guy, Annie. He'll get through. He always does."A/N: Hey guys! First and Foremost: HAPPY BIRTHDAY PERCY JACKSON! BLUE CAKE FOR EVERYONE! It had to be said. So this chapter is Percy's POV in Tartarus, and since we still have to wait an agonizing two months, and have no real description of Tartarus, this is just my interpretation based off the HoH cover. Chapter I (Percy POV, First Person)

Crying silently for the loss of his friend. It was then that Percy made a promise. He would find Luke and help him. He would hide Luke from the gods and keep him safe. Percy swore to himself that he would find Luke again. And so the prophecy was fulfilled. 'You shall go West and face the god who has turned'. Tartarus was filled with monsters. Everything imaginable. Everything the two dreamed of was right here, right now, right in front of their eyes. They were scared. Both of them were terrified. Niether one of them wanted it to show, for fear of thinking each other weak. Either way, they would still love the other.Percy Jackson however, was not so lucky. Percy was currently tossing and turning in his bed, plagued with horrific nightmares of his time in Tartarus. The nightmares consisted of his battle against the empousa Kelli, drinking an endless amount of fire from the phlegathon, and even a rematch of his fight with a flesh and blood Tartarus.Chapter 1. "I hate the gods!" Percy thought to himself as he was walking through Tartarus, absentmindedly killing monster in his way out of pure hatred. After all he had done for the gods they rewarded him with eternity in Tartarus. With all that on top he was in despair over Annabeth's death.Good news if getting to a Kohl’s is more convenient for you than getting to a shipping drop point: Starting in October, you may be able to bring your unpackaged Amazon returns to a...Chapter I: Year of Tartarus. Camp was hell. I know, you'd think that a camp where you learn to be a hero would be heaven on earth. But for me, Alexander Summers, only living son of Zeus (or as I prefer, Jupiter,) it was hell. Everyone had been staring at me since Father claimed me, obviously expecting me to be exceptional at everything.

6 Jan 2021 ... Suddenly, the hairs on the back of his arms and neck stood to attention, warning him of danger. But it was too late. Percy looked back down at ...Tartarus' army By: Mr Hatfield. Percy thrown into Tartarus due to Zeus' idiocy reemerges changed and with a few friends that most thought dead and he came at a time when he's most needed for a new enemy has risen. Rated M for gore in later chapters. Rated: Fiction M - English - Adventure/Romance - Words: 2,957 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 16 - Follows ...Crying silently for the loss of his friend. It was then that Percy made a promise. He would find Luke and help him. He would hide Luke from the gods and keep him safe. Percy swore to himself that he would find Luke again. And so the prophecy was fulfilled. 'You shall go West and face the god who has turned'.Then the 12 Olympians shot a beam into Jason and I presumed he was an immortal. Then the rest of the seven, adding Nico and excluding me, were offered the same thing. It broke my heart when Annabeth accepted the offer, but I hid it. I looked at her happily, hiding the sadness in my eyes.

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Percy groaned in both worry and fatigue as he took a sharp intake of breath. While Percy was still clinging to the last shred of hope, Annabeth had long since realised that she couldn't escape. The pull that Tartarus was exerting on her was getting stronger and stronger, and only the will not to let Percy go was keeping her from falling.After the party shall we decide how we can save the sea spawn from Tartarus." He flashed out followed by Hera. The other Olympians got up and flashed away as well. I walked to the pit and looked around. Materialising a paper, I wrote down, 'Olympians, if you find this, then I have jumped in Tartarus to rescue my best friend. Do not send anyone ...They banished THE Perseus Jackson to Tartarus. Hence now the legend of the Banished Hero. ''Chiron!'' shouted Stacy. I looked up and snapped out of my deep thought and looked up into a pair of vibrant sea green eyes. 'Gods, those eyes are much like Percy's.' I thought. ''Yes dear child?'' I said quietly. ''Can we hear a new story?'' Stacy ...Chapter 2. "No," Percy said simply, not even bothering to turn from the window to face Chaos. The Lord of Creation sighed. "Perseus, they're reaching out." "Because you told them to," Percy fired back, turning around with darkness in his eyes. "If you hadn't, they never would have agreed."Time Travelling Percy By: katraj0908. After the Giant War and the Seven receive their rewards of partial immortality, Percy starts turning invisible and Athena comes to the conclusion that he will be travelling to the past. The main questions are where he will he end up and with partial immortality what will he do before he returns to his time.

Books Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Scarred By: bookworm909. An after Tartarus story, about Percy and Annabeth arriving home and the road to their recovery. (Also includes a little bit about the war between CHB and Camp Jupiter) Rated: Fiction T - English - Annabeth C., Percy J., Sally J., Paul B. - Chapters: 5 - Words: 4,980 - Reviews: 33 ...A Hue of Red on Green By: Aegysia. Percy Jackson has been sentenced to Tartarus for his part in the death of seven demigods, although the seven were traitors to Olympus. One of them was a child of Zeus, and he is furious. To get back at the son of Poseidon, Zeus sentences him to the Pit. On his way down, Hestia gives him her blessing in an ...Annabeth died in the fall, leaving Perseus alone in Tartarus. But before one he meets someone who's very interested in him, setting off a whirlwind of crazy with no end in sight. They ask only one thing of Percy: to Conquer. On Hiatus, a very long one. No big clffhanger at the end so you can read if you want, but don't expect updates anytime soon.Good news if getting to a Kohl’s is more convenient for you than getting to a shipping drop point: Starting in October, you may be able to bring your unpackaged Amazon returns to a...Oct 26, 2013 · Books Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Percabeth's PSTD By: Whitehorse102. Come on. They went through the deepest, darkest pits of hell for the god's sake. I'm figuring there has to be SOME symptoms! Rated: Fiction K+ - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Annabeth C., Percy J. - Words: 1,092 - Reviews: 36 - Favs: 82 - Follows: 29 - Published: Oct ... Percy's POV. We knew the time had come when the lookout, Connor Stoll, spotted the whole city of New York fall asleep. Kronos must have recruited Morpheus again, which in turn meant that some of the gods didn't appreciate the promise they were forced to make 2 and a half years ago, just after the first war with Kronos.I thought I went into Tartarus and had a pleasant walk past the River of Fire and the Mountains of Despair every day." "Don't get sarcastic with me, young lady." "But I like being sarcastic - ""- Annabeth." "Fine. When I fell into Tartarus, I was clutching Percy's hand so hard that I think he lost feeling in that hand for a while.The return of the Banished By: werewolf rider 17. Percy Jackson was banished by Zeus to Tartarus for being too powerful. he was the guardian of the hunt and artemis, and almost two thousand years after, they meet again. but Percy cannot stay, as he has to complete a challenge for the god that saved him from the endless pit, Chaos.

Tartarus roughly Seventy years after fall(1 Earth year) Deep in a corner of Tartarus a new threat had staked his claim on territory. Few monsters ventured into the land of storms as they grew stronger and more violent. As the storms roiled around the plains flattening the land and wearing everything smooth a soft crunch was heard.

When Percy gets exiled to Tartarus for a crime he didn't commit, he gets angry. From the depths of Tartarus, an earthquake that nearly destroyed Olympus happened. When he finally escapes however, some Olympians are still keen on keeping him in hell. This is the story of the return of Perseus Jackson.Her main focus was finding Percy, besides school and plans for Olympus. The daughter of Athena never felt happiness again until she saw him at the Roman camp. "I already lost you once," Percy finally answered and Annabeth swallowed the lump in her throat at the strain in his voice. "I wasn't going to lose you again."Books Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Prince of Tartarus By: absolutewolfduo. After the giant war and Annabeth's death the gods threw Percy into Tartarus because Zeus feared his power. After 3 years Chaos is trying to take over the world and bring down Olympus.It will return to you in five minutes if you were to lose it." "Thank you Tartarus." replied Percy as he accepted the gift. Tartarus nodded and sank into the ground leaving Percy standing with the sword in his hands. Percy thought of the sword turning into a necklace.When Percy gets exiled to Tartarus for a crime he didn't commit, he gets angry. From the depths of Tartarus, an earthquake that nearly destroyed Olympus happened. When he finally escapes however, some Olympians are still keen on keeping him in hell. This is the story of the return of Perseus Jackson.Percy pulls her into his arms. "It's okay. It'll be over soon!" "Come back Percy!" she continues to scream. I didn't understand. Percy was right there. "What's happening, Percy?" Frank finally got the courage to say. Before Percy can answer Annabeth finally calms down and the color returns to her eyes. "I'm done with this life. Come with me,"Jul 31, 2013 · Tartarus Prison Cell . Percy POV. That day I learned the Warden's punishment methods get a bit…creative. Somehow he-he was able to take my water powers. Yes, Percy Jackson lost one of his defining traits, and I'm no longer a son of Poseidon. The only thing I have left is my ADHD, dyslexia and my years of battle experience. Percy's POV. The Giant War is over and even though many demigods died, victory was ours. The war ended and the demigods went back home. Romans and Greeks have decided to sign a peace treaty and now if the Greeks wish to, they can live in New Rome.

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Books Percy Jackson and the Olympians. ... "Percy put half the monsters in Tartarus there and the other half were sent by Annabeth, those two are going to be hunted the second they hit bottom, if they survive the fall." I was so close to tears. ... I finally updated my e-mail for fanfic, so i will get notified when someone reviews now. < PrevBooks Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Time in Tartarus By: wearethesame. Hazels battle against Clytius seemed hopeless at first till the Doors of Death open. Hazels world comes crashing down around her but not for the reason you think. Oneshot.Percy was still crouched next to her, but his hand was clenched around a large hilt, connected to an intimidating blade. It was a bastard long sword. A hand and a half hilt had the immortal's hand gripping it as the blade was impaled through Percy's one time love. The entirety of the weapon was bordering on black."To return to the mortal world." "Impossible!" Akhlys said. "The armies of Tartarus will find you. They will kill you." Annabeth turned the blade of her drakon-bone sword, which Percy had to admit made her look pretty intimidating and hot in a "Barbarian Princess" kind of way.a girl's voice cried and Percy soon realized it came from the light. He and Annabeth speeded up. As Percy and Annabeth came closer to the light, he could see that it was doors – the Doors of Death. Percy put Annabeth down as they reached the doors. Nico ran towards them."To return to the mortal world." "Impossible!" Akhlys said. "The armies of Tartarus will find you. They will kill you." Annabeth turned the blade of her drakon-bone sword, which Percy had to admit made her look pretty intimidating and hot in a "Barbarian Princess" kind of way.Post-Tartarus (Percy Jackson) Language: English Stats: Published: 2022-08-26 Updated: 2022-11-23 Words: 11,585 Chapters: 12/? Comments: 69 Kudos: 714 Bookmarks: 149 Hits: 14,717. A Trip To Tartarus Alone Can Change Everything ... Ok so while I was in Tartarus I felt like I was being watched the entire time, which didn't bother me until this ...Darkness Within By: Anon-Pj18. Percy fell to Tartarus alone. The horrors of the pit changed him and he will emerge a new man. Will he be able to adjust and continue on with his fledgling life or will be dragged into a pit within himself. M story read with your own discretion. ….

Hyperion walked forwards, mocking Percy for his weakness. Percy lay on the ground, his spine broken as several parts of his body were twisted in different angles. Hyperion got his sword right above Percy's chest and stabbed down. Before it could meet its mark though, a fist of Tartarus earth shot out of ground and caught the sword.Jul 8, 2019 · After the party shall we decide how we can save the sea spawn from Tartarus." He flashed out followed by Hera. The other Olympians got up and flashed away as well. I walked to the pit and looked around. Materialising a paper, I wrote down, 'Olympians, if you find this, then I have jumped in Tartarus to rescue my best friend. Do not send anyone ... Percy pov (3rd Person): In Percy's opinion, standing with his girlfriend and watching the mother of all spiders plummet into the pit of eternal damnation was therapeutic, in a way. His wise girl had outsmarted Arachne into weaving her own jail, before being thrown into Tartarus by a ballista blast from the Argo II. She had come out relatively ...Hyperion walked forwards, mocking Percy for his weakness. Percy lay on the ground, his spine broken as several parts of his body were twisted in different angles. Hyperion got his sword right above Percy's chest and stabbed down. Before it could meet its mark though, a fist of Tartarus earth shot out of ground and caught the sword."ROT IN TARTARUS FOR ETERNITY SCUM!" Zeus screamed and threw his master bolt at me. I felt pain. I felt fear. I felt shock. I realised I couldn't be dead. I got up and looked around. I nearly died of shock. I was in Tartarus. I stumbled forward and nearly fell into the Phlegethon. Wow, convenient. I painfully gulped the liquid down and stumbled ...Percy screamed, throwing his hands up in the air as he turned around to face the angry Italian behind him. Walking backward, Percy maintained irritated eye-contact with Nico, who glared back. "I told you to hold on, Jackson, yes", growled Nico, arms crossed over his chest. " Onto the ledge.He stumbled towards the river. He sat down at the edge of the river. The cold was starting to dissipate, but his breathing was getting more difficult, and his vision was starting to blur. "You need to drink", a voice hissed behind him. He turned, uncapping Riptide as he did. He was standing in front of a dark cave.The Insider Trading Activity of Carter Percy H. on Markets Insider. Indices Commodities Currencies StocksWhat if while saving Annabeth, Percy had saved her, but fell in alone. What if, when reaching the bottom, he is greeted by a mysterious being, and given a unrefusable offer. This is Percy's journey through Hell, where he is forced to use darker methods, and explore powers he never thought possible. Percy jackson returns from tartarus fanfiction, The Hold of Tartarus Fanfiction. Percy Jackson and Annabeth Chase, the heroes of Olympus, two of the Seven demigods destined to defeat Gaea, the most powerful demigods to still walk the earth, are trapped in a literal hell. While the rest of the Seven-and Nico di Angelo-travel to... #annabeth #hoh #hoo #percabeth #percy #tartarus #theseven #torture, Here they were, in a desolate clearing, staring at a sobbing ghoul. Her arms and legs were thin. Her skin sunken and sallow. But when she looked up at them, he almost threw up all of the Drakon stew. Her face was horrifying. Her eyes sunken and dark, dripping with tears. Her hair matted and clumpy., Books Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Black Hearted Warrior By: Izzybella12. They accused him of murder and of betraying them to their enemies. They threw him in Tartarus, never to see the light of day again. But Percy Jackson has always done the impossible. He escaped the inescapable pit, but the years have done damage to his mind and soul., Disclamier: I do not own Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Chapter 2. Fragile. You drift in and out of dreams, each one more horrible than the last. You watch as every one you love dies, and there's nothing you can do. You're crushed under thousands of pounds of rock, burnt in the fires of the Fields of Punishment., She nodded to Percy. "We followed him to the doors, and were met with Tartarus himself, in a manifestation. He attempted to stop us, but he was stopped at the last second by our friend the giant, who battled his father. We cut the chains, and got in, leaving behind the bravest friends we've ever met., In the depths of Tartarus, A lone man walked across the plains of the prison for monsters. He was skinny, with a low stature. He was tall, but malnourishment had caused him to be slightly hunched. His cheeks were gaunt and his clothes were ragged. His eyes, though, were the worst part. They were poisonous green, with a mad glint in them., The light died down, leaving Percy in a white shirt covered by a black metal breastplate, and some baggy pants. A crown sat on his head, made of clack and red, with gems made from the river. He was slowly let down onto his throne, still unconscious. Zoë climbed onto him and kissed him., Percy chuckled "People are afraid of you now even some of the Ares campers."He laughed even harder at the thought of Ares campers afraid of him "Oh yeah, I also forgot Thalia's back she got kicked out from the Hunters when Artemis noticed she has been hanging out with Nico and entering Tartarus to see you.", Many people claim that life overseas is cheaper, but you could be missing out on more than you realize. One family decided to return to the U.S. for just that reason. Learn why mov..., Percy left the edge of the river in the hopes of finding a place to sleep. It was a long way back to Damasen's hut and not a trip he wanted to take without a few hours of sleep. As Percy wondered the rock fields of Tartarus, passing by massive, jutting rocks of some mystery stone, he thought about his time spent down in the Pit., Books Percy Jackson and the Olympians. His Return By: HopelessDove. HIATUS - BEING EDITED. Murdered by those he loves the most, the greatest hero returns to protect the very ones who betrayed him. Rated: Fiction T - English - Drama/Adventure - Percy J. - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,660 - Reviews: 128 - Favs: 225 - Follows: 249 - Updated: Jun 12 ..., Deeper into Tartarus. The castle has a name, after all. You glance hesitantly at the shadow, and he seems to smile at you. Yes… it was the creature's doing. Time is short, the shadow whispers in a tone dark and menacing as the Abyss from which it was spawned. Make your choice, little piglet. There's a strange envelope in your hand. Ornate and ..., Tears were brimming her eyes now. Percy didn't budge an inch knowing that she was lying. So, she pushed him into the elevator. As the doors shut, she saw Percy's eyes full of emotion. She turned away quickly, knowing if she watched any longer neither of them would make it back to the world alive. "Oh, how heroic!" Tartarus boomed., Read all about Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) here as TPG brings you all related news, deals, reviews and more. Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson airport is the ..., Percy and Annabeth finally escaped from Tartarus and are reunited with their family, (the other demigods of the prophecy). ... "Oh Iris, goddess of the Rainbow, PLEASE accept my offering! Perseus Jackson, somewhere between Rome and Greece!" When the water in front of Nico shimmered, he leaned forward eagerly. His hands were clasped together in ..., In the blink of an eye, the other Fury, Megaera screeched out in agony, the man appearing behind her with a sword that looked darker than the night in her back. Megaera dissolved into dust and the man vanished. Quicker than her eyes could follow, Hellhounds let loose roars of pain before they dissolved into shadows., As they landed on the deck of the ship, he saw the earth splitting open, lava bubbling under the surface. Giants fell, drowning and burning. An in-human scream ripped the air and the earth shook more violently. Lava flew into the air, flowing and sealing the Doors shut. Steam and smoke billowed over them, like a thick fog., He swung his faithful sword, cutting a long gash in Tartarus's arm. Percy smiled slightly as Tartarus bellowed in rage and ripped the sword from his hold, breaking a couple fingers in the process. Yo ho, all hands, hoist the colours high, Tartarus raised his fist again, preparing to end Percy's life. Heave ho, thieves and beggars, never shall ... , Zayden Blaze by Lmb111514 reviews. 500 years ago, Percy Jackson was accused of aiding Gaea in the Second Titan War. As consequence of that, he was killed to show people what happens when you betray the gods. But the gods learned that they were wrong as Chaos came after Percy's death and informed them of his innocence., Just stay away from Lad-Fuck." Percy said. Ladon bit Percy's leg, and smashed him on the ground. His leg was turning green, the poison seeping through. "Zoe! Toss me the tiny red plant next to your foot!" Percy advised. Zoe grabbed it, and tossed it to Percy. For being a herb, it sure had some weight in it. Percy caught it, and mixed with water., Just stay away from Lad-Fuck." Percy said. Ladon bit Percy's leg, and smashed him on the ground. His leg was turning green, the poison seeping through. "Zoe! Toss me the tiny red plant next to your foot!" Percy advised. Zoe grabbed it, and tossed it to Percy. For being a herb, it sure had some weight in it. Percy caught it, and mixed with water., Three thousand years ago; Tartarus. "Percy, we need to talk," Annabeth declared. The two had been moving at a slow pace, and really, Percy wanted nothing more than to scoop the love of his life into his arms and run towards the doors of death, but he knew he didn't have enough strength for that. Both of them were dying, and Tartarus was killing ..., I stared at her, "Is it me, or are you getting a bit too ancient? I swear, just yesterday, you said I was crazy for choosing to be a guard for Tartarus." She sneered at me, "You idiot. That was last year. You're the one getting too old." I blinked, "Seriously? Hm… I really must be getting too old. I won't be catching up to you anytime soon ..., Books Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Black Hearted Warrior By: Izzybella12. They accused him of murder and of betraying them to their enemies. They threw him in Tartarus, never to see the light of day again. But Percy Jackson has always done the impossible. He escaped the inescapable pit, but the years have done damage to his mind and soul., The Demons Inside Us By: PikaPalAllDaway. Perseus Jackson saved Olympus from Kronos, but with a price. Killing Luke only led Percy being replaced as the host. With no choice, the gods cast him down to Tartarus to quell the beast inside of him. Later, Percy returns, but the world has changed. Will he cope with it? , And with that, Leo left the room. Percy laid back on the couch and put his head in his hands. Annabeth moved in front of him and stared at him for a long while. For the first time, she could look at him without having to worry about how much her face was showing. She watched him glance at the door again, sigh, and return to sorting through movies., Luke taught him how to stand in a fight an eternity ago. He had practiced fighting with Percy, the first time Percy had won a sword fight. He could see Luke's face swimming before his vision. Scared face, shaggy blonde hair, blue eyes. They had hid so much. But before he knew that, Percy thought Luke was the coolest guy in camp., Annabeth remembered the last two lines. The giants bore arms when they finally closed the Doors of Death. Percy promised that they would be safe in Tartarus with his last breath. The prophecy was complete. The winds of Tartarus grew stronger, and Annabeth and Percy were finally sucked in. They flew into the Underworld, and saw many changes., Percy's POV "I wonder how long has it been. You know since I've been on the surface." I heard a sigh next to me, "You of all people should know that." I then saw the black haired girl who had been in my side this entire time, "Percy, it's been about five hundred years here since you were sent here to bring order in Tartarus.", Percy Jackson, the hero of two wars, Saviour of Olympus, Bane of Gaea and Kronos, Son of Poseidon/Neptune and Sally Jackson, slayer of the Minotaur, the demigod who had endured Tartarus, having his memory wiped and placed in the Roman camp, losing countless friends, was broken. And it happened over the space of less than a month., Adopted By a Billionaire by Pumpkin King. 1.5M 50.9K 26. Six year old Percy Jackson lives with his smelly step father, Gabe. After watching his mother die right in front of his eyes, Percy becomes a selective mute., Books Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Broken Image By: Theonlyproton. After being returned from Tartarus by the gods who had punished him to there, Percy is not angry. He is not vengeful. In fact, he is broken. He has lost trust in the campers and perhaps even the gods themselves. , After your escape Tartarus disappeared monsters are banding together and trying gain power to control Tartarus then they will attack the world above destroying everything in their path Annabeth said we do you want us to do they said take over Tartarus. ... The Luke said we kinda of bonded over the years I said do you want to return to the ...