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Percy finished her planning, and Iris messaged Nico, back at camp.

"Percy, what's been going on, and your plan?" Nico asked, as he and Will were sitting on a couch, both at full attention.

"It started before I left camp," Percy said.

"The nightmares, you mean?" Will asked.

"Yeah. The Pit is a little upset that his wife was defeated, and since I did the final blow, I'm the target," Percy said.

"I see," Nico said.

"I'm assuming this is why there is no prophecy, because this is not an attack against the gods, it's an attack against me," Percy said.

Nico and Will nodded along.

"So when I got to my uncle's house; I noticed their nightly activities, easily," Percy said.

"The whole vigilante thing?" Nico asked.

"Yep. For all that no one has figured it out here," Percy said, rolling her eyes.

"Well, most people haven't been trained like we have," Nico said.

"True. Anyway, I then get told that they'll be busy the next 3 days, the morning after I had a demigod dream," Percy said.

"So you think they're involved?" Will asked.

"No. In the dream, my cousins were tied up, but my uncle was nowhere to be seen," Percy said.

"So they get caught in the crossfire," Will said.

"Yes, however, the Pit knows they're my family, and has told the others with him to not kill them until he says so," Percy said.

Nico whistled, "he has some grudge against you."

Will and Percy could not help but laugh.

"Too true, Neeks," Percy said.

"So now, what's your plan," Will asked, ignoring Nico's glare.

"I have a semi-stupid idea, that just may work," Percy said.

"How semi?" Nico asked, knowing how Percy was.

"I've been taking out a monsters, these past two days. But since the Pit is after me, I plan to deal with that," Percy said.

"By yourself?" Will asked, not liking the sound of that plan.

"Yes. I need you two to get my cousins, and uncle out safely. Once they're out, I'm going to bring the building down," Percy said.

"And the Pit?" Will asked.

"And how will you get out?" Nico asked.

"I have that covered. But it's going to be a little draining," Percy said, looking at Will.

"Nectar and Ambrosia?" Will asked.

"Yes. Alfred has the stuff you gave him, but you might end up using it all," Percy said.

"You're being reckless with this," Nico said.

"They're worth it" Percy said.

Nico looked her, and sighed, "fine. But don't die. If you do, I'll go down there and bring you back, and kill you myself."

Percy laughed, "I know, Neeks."

"Good. We'll wait for Blackjack to come get us," Nico said.

"Great," Percy said.

"So what do you want us to do, when we get there?" Will asked.

"Will, you're the medic, but you might need to deal with some monsters. Though I've been working to dispatch them, the Pit is the ring leader, that probably doesn't last as long as normal," Percy said.

"Got it. I'll make sure to have some extra supplies on hand, anything else?" Will said.

"Get in contact with Alfred, he has a lot of knowledge about healing and medical care as well," Percy said.

"Alright. I'll do that later today," Will said.

"Nico, your job is to keep the idiots from trying to go back inside to help me, after we get them out," Percy said.

"So our main goal is to get your cousins, and uncle out of the building, as you deal with the Pit and bring the building down," Nico said.

"And fight monsters," Will added.

"Yep," Percy said.

"Alright. And what will you be doing?" Will asked.

"I plan to get into the building and get them free, and start getting them out. That's around the time you guys should be getting there, and you guys can take over so I can deal with the other part," Percy said.

"So we need to haul ass there," Nico said.

"I don't think you guys would take your time, considering everything, but yes," Percy said.

"True," Nico said, with an eye roll.

"We'll be ready, Perce," Will said.

"Thank you," Percy said.

"What would you have done if we couldn't help you?" Nico asked.

"Drugged them and went to deal with everything by myself," Percy said, without missing a beat.

"Makes sense. Less to worry about that way," Nico said, with a shrug.

Will smacked the back of his head, "you try that with me, and see if I let you leave the infirmary bed for more than a bathroom break for more than a three years."

"I wasn't planning anything, I swear," Nico said, holding his hands up.

"I sure hope not," Will said, with a smile on his face.

The three broke into some slightly hysterical laughter.

"Thanks, guys," Percy said.

"Around when should we expect to see Blackjack?" Nico asked.

"He'll be by tonight. Probably close to midnight," Percy said.

"Then we gotta go get ready," Will said.

"Alright. Thanks for helping, guys," Percy said.

"See you in a few hours, Percy. Try not to die until then," Nico said, then he ended the call.

Percy chuckled, and went over to her bag and took a dagger out of it. She cleaned it up, and made sure it was sharpened. She did the same with Riptide, before clipping it back in her hair.

Then she pulled out The Iliad and continued reading that to pass time.

Or try to. After about twenty minutes, she closed the book and changed into her swimsuit. Then she went down to the pool.

She jumped in, and just sat at the bottom of the pool.

She prayed to Hestia, to keep what's left of her family whole, and that they don't lose the hearth in their home, any more than they already have.

She opened her eyes when she heard a splash, and looked up and saw Dick swimming in the water, towards her.

She huffed, and pushed herself up towards the surface.

"Yes?" Percy asked

"You've been down there for a while. I was concerned," Dick said.

"I'm fine. I can stay down there for a really long time," Percy said.

"How long?" Dick asked.

"I can fall asleep under water," Percy said.

"And not wake up choking on water?" Dick asked.

"Nope," Percy said.

"You should meet my friend Kaldur," Dick said.

"Maybe after you finish whatever shit you're dealing with," Percy said, then proceeded to go back to the bottom of the pool.

Dick shook his head, and got out of the pool. He went back to the training room, after he changed, and continued working on some stuff for tonight's mission.

It was around midnight when Perci felt everyone leave, except Alfred, who was in the basement.

Percy whistled and Blackjack was there not even a minute later.

"Tonight, boss?" Blackjack asked.

"Yes. Your going to drop me off, then go get Will and Nico," Percy said.

"You got it, boss. Ready when you are," Blackjack said.

"Let's go. I have my weapons," Percy said, hopping on his back.

Once Percy was settled, Blackjack took off into the night.

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