(Hey guys, short chapter, I know sorry.)

Annabeth's POV

It was a normal day. Well, as normal as a day could be for seven demigods. Me, Percy, Hazel, Frank, Jason, Piper, and Leo were on our way to the underworld to talk to Hades.

Nico was supposed to meet us at the entrance to let us through without pay. When we got to the Hollywood sign Nico wasn't there though. Instead Hecate was standing holding two torches, one in each hand.

When she saw us a smile that could only be described as feral spread across her face.

We cautiously walked towards her but stopped dead in our tracks when she spoke, "Ah little ones I see you would like to visit Hades. I would say I'm sorry that I was sent to stand guard and not let anyone living through but I'm really not. Of course, I could always make an exception for a little fun."

We cast curious glances at each other and Percy spoke, "Umm... Fun?"

Her wicked grin grew when she said, "Of course Perseus. I was hoping you would be the one to ask."

I felt a slight tug of dread in my stomach, "What do you mean."

Hecate laughed, "His life would turn out much more interesting than you others resulting in much more fun."

The tug in my gut felt more like a boulder as Leo asked, "I don't know what you're talking about magic lady but we need through so if you don't mind," he took a step forward.

She threw her hand up and dropped the torch. A circle around her caught on fire. Even though it wouldn't of harmed him Leo took a step back.

"Perseus, come forward and your friends will be allowed passage. No harm done."

You could tell from the look in his eyes He was planning this out. Considering how most his plans went I was more than a little concerned.

He started to take a step forward and Frank grabbed his arm, "You can't just..." The words died on his lips as Percy yanked his arm free and stepped through the fire ring.