(A/N: I'm going to start revising this story, since I'm more confident in my writing ability. I'm going to be adding more detail, tackling OOCness, and taking out all of those annoying A/Ns that are smack-dab in the middle of the chapter. Hopefully, this is going to be better than the original version.)

Konohagakure Village:

"Snorf, snorf, sniffle, snore…." The blonde, spiky-haired teen rolled over in his bed, a puddle of drool forming on his misshapen pillow. Naruto Uzumaki was oblivious to all around him, which meant that the soft knocking on his window didn't wake him from his blissful sleep.

Outside, Sakura Haruno groaned into her hand which was ready to curl into a fist and smash the glass of Naruto's window. "Great," She muttered harshly, her green eyes flaring so they practically glowed in the early morning light. "That idiot is still fast asleep! How are we going to get him to Tsunade-Sama's office in time?" The question was directed to the man crouching next to her, who was paying more attention to his book than he was to his student. Sakura rolled her eyes, "Kakashi-sensei!"

"Mm," Kakashi looked up casually from his novel, the latest in the Make Out series. "Oh yes, Naruto." The Jounin blinked his one visible eye at the sleeping boy through the window screen. The book snapped shut and Kakashi leaned forward, and knocked his fist against the glass once more. All he got as a response was a moan and more drool.

Sakura just about had enough. The gloved hand that rested on her lips came away quick, and tightened into a fist.

Kakashi saw her intentions and sighed exasperatedly. He knew that persuading her otherwise was fruitless. "Make sure it collapses inside," He said calmly, standing so he teetered on Naruto's outer windowsill. "We don't want anyone below us to get stabbed by a shard of glass." He made a casual hand-sign and was gone, teleported to the roof of the apartment building.

A grateful smile crossed Sakura's face, and then soon it was replaced by a mirthless smirk. 'Naruto-Baka has sure got it in for him,' Sakura thought as she focused her chakra into a closed fist. The hand turned green and buzzed with the concentrated energy. The buzzing intensified when Sakura's fist made soft contact with the window. With a deep breath, she drew back the fist and thrust it forward, the fragile glass shattering on mere contact. Her angry voice reverberated off Naruto's apartment walls and just about shook Konoha off its foundation. "NARUTO NO BAKA!"

"NEH?" THUMP! The force of the shattering glass and the angry snarl that came from his comrade was enough to scare the ninja fully awake. Naruto dived for his bedside table where a kunai knife sat at the ready. He fumbled with the handle before finally being able to grasp it. The Genin whirled on his heel and pointed the knife in the general direction of the screaming. His blue eyes were wide with fear and shock from the sudden bust-in. "Heh? Sakura-chan? Th-that was you?" He pushed the tail of his nightcap out of his eyes.

The green hue that came from Sakura's energy-filled palm faded and the Kunoichi dusted off the gloves. "You were too deep in a sleep, how else was I supposed to wake you up?"

Naruto blinked once then his whiskered face broke out into a sheepish…er….foxy grin. "Haha, I guess I didn't hear you guys knocking on my…" His comment was stopped short as he stared down at the shattered glass surrounding his bed. "Hey, why didn't you just knock on my front door?"

A soft thup made both ninja turn heads. Kakashi was back on the windowsill, obviously assessing the damage done to the apartment. Hearing Naruto's comment, Kakashi smiled under his mask. "Now what would be the fun in that?" He jumped from the landing and his feet crunched on the glass. "Hokage-Sama's waiting patiently for our arrival at her office, Naruto. I suggest you hurry and shower. Lady Tsunade is no one to be tested." Kakashi rustled in his weapon's holster and brought out his book. His one eye closed contently as he smiled again. "In the mean time I'll get cracking on this book."

Naruto stared, still with shocked eyes at his two teammates. Kakashi-sensei was humming to himself as he turned a page of the novel. Sakura crossed her arms and glared down at him. With a gulp, Naruto stood up and scratched the back of his head. Maybe it was a wise idea to get a move on.

After what seemed like eternity, Naruto walked out of the steaming bathroom. He pulled on his black and orange sweater over a white muscle shirt and zipped it up to the neck. He grinned to his teammates before reaching down, grabbing his Hitai-Ate, and securing it onto his forehead. "You guys ready?"

Sakura giggled and Kakashi looked up from his book to just sigh. "We would be," He said, "If you would just put on some pants." Sakura's giggling increased so it was close to hysterical laughter.

Naruto felt the heat from the bathroom assist in his fevered blushing. He risked a glance down and cringed. "Um, yeah I think that's a good idea too," He said hastily and bustled back inside.

In less than a minute, the trio was off, tap-tapping on the roofs of Konohagakure's houses and taking in the fresh morning air before anyone else in the village. Kakashi and Sakura hadn't filled Naruto in on their reason for heading over to the Hokage's office so suddenly because, well, they didn't know themselves.

"Good, you're all here." Tsunade folded her hands on her desk and spoke with that 'no-nonsense' tone. Her eyebrows were creased like they were when there was a real problem at hand. Naruto was one of the first to notice.

"What's going on this time, Granny? Need us to settle another debt of yours?" He jabbed an accusing finger at the esteemed Kunoichi, "Cuz if you do, I'm out!" Tsunade opened her mouth to disprove Naruto of his claim, but the ninja kept rambling. "Aw, I see, you're trying to make excuses, heh? I'm not going to stand for it, no way, no-"

BANG!

"Will you SHUT your INSOLENT mouth this ONCE?"

You could see Naruto shrink deep into the shadows, a sheepish look on his foxy face. Kakashi merely closed his single eye and smiled underneath his mask, while Sakura smirked triumphantly. 'Ha, take that, jackass.'

Tsunade's aggravation faded and she slowly sank back into her chair. She folded her hands on her desk and her eyes flitted to each member of the team. Tsunade almost second guessed herself due to the Kyuubi boy, slinking in the background. She shook her head solemnly. If anyone would succeed in this mission, it would be this team right here.

"I have a mission for you; An A mission."

Ah, the expressions on their faces. The Jounin raised an eyebrow curiously; Sakura's jade eyes widened slightly while Naruto's bulged so widely, Tsunade was afraid they would fall right off of his face.

"YOU'RE GIVING US AN A MISSION? ARE YOU SERIOUS, GRANDMA?" Naruto had zoomed back to the front with his teammates, eyes sparkling like a child who was offered a lollipop. He leaned curiously closer to Tsunade's desk where the details of their mission were scripted on a piece of paper.

The Hokage scowled and snatched up the paper. "I can easily take it back," She snapped. After folding the mission detail in half she presented it to Kakashi who took it calmly. He opened the paper, glanced inside and folded it again just as Naruto made a lunge for it. Not taking into account the twitching boy on the floor, Tsunade continued, "This mission is of the utmost importance. It takes place in a… ah, world, I guess you could say, very unlike ours. Kakashi, I take it you remember how to get there?"

Kakashi nodded once.

Sakura glanced between both of her teachers, dumbfounded. "What? What are you talking about, Tsunade-sama? Another world?"

Naruto struggled back to his feet, holding his head comically. "Yeah. Have you gone of your rocker for real this time?"

Before any incident could occur, Kakashi spoke up. "We'll be on our way immediately." He turned to his two students. "Get packed," He said. "Bring all the necessary items and meet me at the village gate." The two young ninjas were beginning to protest when Kakashi said: "Later." And poofed out of the office.

"What do you think-?"

Sakura shook her head at Naruto's unfinished question. "I think it's better to just leave it alone for now. We'll find out soon enough anyway." The Kunoichi turned to the Hokage one last time and gave her a low bow, "We won't let you down, Tsunade-Sama."

Naruto followed suit. "Yep."

Tsunade gave the two of them a wry smile. "I have complete confidence in the both of you. Go now. You don't want to keep Kakashi waiting."

They obediently left the office without further question. When the footsteps faded, Tsunade let out the breath she'd been holding since Sakura turned her back. She leaned forward on her elbows and rubbed her temple. "They better not mess this one up."

Manhattan, New York

As the ninjas readied themselves for the mysterious journey ahead of them, Percy Jackson was on a journey himself. A journey in dreamland, that is.

Percy found himself in a dimly lit cave facing a crude stone throne. A figure sat upon it, its face cast in shadow. At the foot of the throne a man knelt, head hanging to hide his face. The kneeling man spoke.

"My lord, you have to reconsider!"

"No. He's perfect. He will be my new host."

"But the Castellan boy-"

"Is of no use to us now."

The second shadow grew silent. "How about the man who's offering you this deal? Do you trust him?"

The first erupted in dark laughter. "Of course I don't. There is no such thing as 'trust' in this business."

"But…" The first shadow's crony seemed to be racking his mind for a flaw in his master's plan. He lowered his voice and spoke urgently as if they were being overhead, "Castellan already took his dip in the Styx. He's invincible. But this other host…"

"I WILL HEAR NO MORE OF IT," The first voice thundered. "HE WILL BE MY NEW HOST AND THAT IS THAT." The dark cave shook at the sound of his strong voice. The sheer magnitude shocked Percy awake.

Sitting up slowly with his heart pounding, Percy tried to make sense of this latest development. The person who sat on the throne was of course Kronos. The kneeling man? Percy had not a clue. He thought over the dream and the talk about hosts. Percy knew that Luke was to be Kronos' host… a body the Titan Lord could live in. But… it looked like there would be a change of plans.

Percy swung his legs off of the edge of his bed and fumbled on his bedside table for a Drachma. But before he could even get a good grasp on the coin, an IM shimmered in front of him.

"PERCY!"

"Whoa!" Percy's Drachma flew out of his hand, through the mist, slightly blurring the picture of Annabeth Chase. "A-Annabeth?" The daughter of Athena looked as tired as he felt, but she still spoke with the same old urgency.

"Percy, Chiron wants you at camp right away. Something's happened."

"What?"

Annabeth pursed her lips and rubbed a hand over her eyes. "Just get over here, ok?" Before anymore questions were asked, she waved her hand through the misty image and the connection was severed.