Percy POV
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"I'll go." I said stepping forward, Rachel was are friend, I was willing to taking this risk for our Oracle. This decision might also help me with my main mission. Annabeth.

Hazel looked shocked, "Percy you can't go with them!!"

I turned to face her, "Rachel needs help, you know I cant leave any of our friends behind."

She glanced at Rachel, then back at me, "I understand that Percy but still."

Hazel hasn't really liked Rachel since she met her, I guess she just didn't like the fact she was given a power that people need, not something that curses them.Wow, I'm starting to see this now? Perc, get your head in the game!

"I can't just leave her behind!" I yelled, "She's a friend, and a fellow camper! Not only do we need to save her I want to save her. And I'm sure everyone else thinks the same!"

Hazel looked shocked, tears began to form in her eyes as she turned away. I shouldnt have yelled, I forgot how sensitive she was. I'm such a bad friend..I can't believe I said that.

I threw Riptide on the ground and hoped that they didnt know about its power, then I walked towards the big lugs and made some sort of fighting stance. "Im here, now release her." I growled.

They laughed and dropped the chair to the ground. Rachel was buried in the shattered chair pieces and chains, I yelled at the goons and rushed towards her, getting on my knees and helplessly digging through the mess.

Everyone ran forward to help, together we managed to uncover the red headed girl, but sadly before I could completely get her out and break the chains, I was grabbed and thrown over a shoulder like a sack of potatoes. I got hit with their vile oder and blacked out, while watching my friends yell and scream trying to get me back, Rachel being carried by Nico, Frank and Hazel attempting to attack my captors, without any luck whatsoever.

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The oder seemed to grow stronger. It filled the room, like spoiled milk. The stench of death, sweat, tears, rot, and the metallic smell of blood filled my nose. Not a good sign if you ask me.

I slowly opened my eyes and tried to shift my position, I shouldnt have though. The second I moved, my limbs screamed in pain. Sore from lack of movement, sore from the possible beatings given to me on the way here, sore because of the tight chains wrapped around me.

While looking around, I decided to breathe through my mouth, the smell wasnt that bad then, but it was still pretty nasty. My room was as big as an average porch, it was dark and there were obviously no windows. My suspicions were confirmed once I found the rotting stack of bones and bodies in the corner. They looked fresh, blood still oozed from their corpses, well some of them.

"Hello?" I called, expecting silence. Surprisingly someone replied, "Hold on I'm coming."

I was confused, that voice, I knew that voice somewhere, I know I did. While I was thinking, the door opened, but I didnt realize anyone came in until they yanked my chains. "Ow!!" I yelped feeling the pain instantly. I looked up at my smirking captor. My eyes widened, "Oh my gods."

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Annabeth POV
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Luke left me alone for a few hours, or at least what I thought to be hours. It could have been days for all I knew. Oh gods Percy, please hurry.

I know he's still alive, I can feel it. My Percy is stronger than that.

I was still trying to figure out how Luke is back, again. Its impossible! Any why is he acting so strangely? He supposed to have changed. I tried to think but all that I came up with was Luke lying and faking his death.

But I know thats not true, is it?

I dont even know anymore, this daughter of Athena needs the her son of Poseidon. We are better together as they say.

I layed down on the cold mattress that probably had mold and closed my eyes, pretending to be asleep. As if one cue, my door opened and I felt a blanket be placed on top of me. "Im sorry Annabeth." Luke whispered before leaving me alone once more.

Is he?

Did he really change? Is he the same Luke I remember? Why does everything have to be so confusing?

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Percy POV
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"Nico??" I exclaimed, "How did you get here?? What about those monsters??"

He smirked and stretched out his arms while the two things I've been talking about strode in, stepping right behind Nico. It was like Draco, Crabbe and Goyle! You know, with Draco in front those two behind h-- nevermind.

"You mean these guys?" He said smoothly, "My minions?"

I raised an eyebrow, "Minions? Nico whats going on here? Can you get me out of this?" I squirmed a bit more, holding back the moans of pain.

They laughed, "And why would I do that?"

Ok, Im really confused now. Whats wrong with Nico?

"Um, because your my friend? And I need to get out of here Annabeths in trouble remember?"

"Correction I am not your friend Perseus, in fact Im your worst enemy. And you dont need to go anywhere, Annabeths no longer your concern." He growled

"What did you do to her??" I screamed completely thrashing now, I didnt care about the pain I was giving myself.

More laughter, "Oh dont worry shes fine, for now."

"Release me!!! Now!!"

"Hmm, no thanks." He smirked evily and pulled out a dagger, "Your quite annoying, maybe you should be punished." He stabbed my left shoulder.

I screamed loudly but didnt let tears fall. I needed to be strong, not only for me but for Annie. I cant let him win.

Nico twisted the blade before ripping it back out and shoved it in my knee. I screamed again.

"Hows this Percy?" He spat continually stabbing my limbs. "Do you want to keep fighting now? Why dont you give up?"

I winced as pain shot through my body, blood soaked through my clothes and onto the floor, giving it another fresh coating. "I-im not going to s-stop fighting." I said weakly, "Never."

He brought about a second dagger and stabbed my thigh but didnt take it back out, "Well have fun dying then." He said while he laughed. I was shaking, my body covered in blood and sweat. It took all the courage and strength I could muster into a single kick that sent Nico a few steps back groaning and holding himself in pain.

"Y-you will pay." He growled before they stumbled out of the room and locked the door.

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A/N

Nico? Luke? Evil? Confused yet? I sure am, and Im writing this!!! xD

Kay