"We're just about there." Agent Hill announces.

Percy just nods and continues to looks forward through the giant glass wall at the front of the helicarrier. The room itself is huge, a command center so to speak. Fury stands just beside him, the two oddly comfortable in each other's presences. Alicia has vanished and Percy suspects that she is somewhere she isn't allowed, doing something she shouldn't.

A small island is visible on the horizon, a bigger one just visible behind it. Kos. It's hard to imagine that his little island was what imprisoned Polybotes for all that time, that such an insignificant piece of land could have acted as the bane of a giant.

"Stop here," Percy instructs. "and I'll swim the rest of the way. We'll meet up when I'm finished, though I'll be bringing two more people with me."

Fur nods. This is what they have decided on and though he doesn't exactly like it, he understands that this is a battle that the kid must fight.

"You're not forgetting me, are you?"

Everyone turns to look at Alicia who wears a simple black tank top and a pair of tight black pants. She's wearing light weight black flats which Percy doesn't exactly peg as practical, but realizes are actually pretty brilliant. They won't weigh her down in the water and she can easily kick them off if needed. Lastly her hair is ties up in a high, straight ponytail. 

He smiles. "Nah. I was just going to sneak out before you noticed."

She walks up to him and a large grin stretches across her face. "Only you would think that possible."

"It's a long swim," Fury cuts in. "You'll only pull him down."

Alicia glares at the director. "I'll only pull him down if I think he should duck something. Otherwise I'll be the one supporting him."

Fury doesn't reply. The blond looks deadly in her Natasha-like clothes.

The pair leave the control room and head to the upper decks of the helicarrier. The wind whips at their skin, attempting to pull them away from the rail. Instead they only spare each a smile before they jump over the side. Percy wraps Alicia tightly into his arms just before they hit the water and happily the ocean welcomes him back.

They drive forward with renewed vigor. True to her word, Alicia does not become a hindrance.

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The sleek black jet has only just landed when its occupants spill out. Tony, followed closely by Thor and Nico surprisinly, is the first to enter the helicarrier. He heads straight for Fury. 

The Director turns to face the onslaught of questions head on. He raises his hand and the rucus dies enough for him to speak. "If you're looking for Jackson and Martin, they've already left."

"Well, where'd they go?" Nico asks impatiently.

"And so help me if you threw my nephew off the helicarrier-" Tony starts.

"I assure you, I have treated your nephew with the upmost hospitality." Fury interrupts. "And as far as where they've gone, I'm not abligated to tell you." With that the Director leaves, but not before sparing one last glance out the window. Only a few seem to catch the signifance of the simple action.

Tony curses and is about to follow before Natasha stops him. "He's on that small island there. If you want to help, I suggest we leave now and that we swim."

Annabeth looks thoughtful. "I should have realized." She whispers to herself. "All this time I've been moping and I would have easily realized it."

"Realized what?" Jason asks, his arm around Piper. (A/N betcha you forgot everyone is there didn't you) 

"That it was Polybotes who took them. We knew he got at of Tartarus, but he never confronted us. That island there is Kos. Poseidon trapped him under it when he defeated him back when the gods were still young." she says guiltily.

"okaaay," Leo says. "Didn't ask for the history lesson. Let's just get this party started!"

There are several eye rolls, but also many more nods of agreement. It's about time they catch up with their stray demigod. Less than five minutes later a very large group of people is swimming towards an island almost too small to fit them all. Well some of them are flying, but still you get the idea.

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 Percy and Alicia swim ashore, quickly splashing each other and racing towards the treeline. Percy allows himself to get wet so that he doesn't have as much of an advantage, but quickly changes his mind when Alicia throws a crab at him to slow him down.

Who knew crabs have such a colorful vocabulary?

They calm down as they enter the forest, heading towards the mountain side. It's easy sometimes to forget how serious a situation is when you're in such a beautiful spot with someone you care about so much right beside you.

Suddenly there are shouts from behind them and they turn to see a very large group heading towards them. Percy can make out six demigods and six Avengers. He groans. 

Alicia laughs. "Looks like they finally caught up. I would run if I were you. Nico and Tony look murderous."

Percy nods numbly and bee lines it up a rocky incline. Alicia is right behind him. It's all going great until Jason, Piper, Tony and Thor land in front of them, all having used their own personal means of flying.(Well Jason carried Piper).

"And just where do you think you're going?" Tony says, though Percy can't see his facial expressions through the Iron man helmet.  

"To get some fresh air," the son of Poseidon answers calmly.

There's a scoff from farther down the hill where the others are. Nico, panting and red faced, glares up at Percy. "Sure you were."

Alicia interrupts before Percy can respond. "Why are you out of breath?"

"Because I had to swim all the way here and then run up a freaking mountain!" Nico huffs.

"Why didn't you just shadow travel?" she points out.

Nico's eyes widen just slightly. "Oh."

"Someone got a little caught up in the moment," Leo calls in a sing song voice, making everyone laugh and Nico to blush before telling him to shut it.

Percy watches in amusement, not adding in his usual contribution to the argument. The feeling of dread has returned and he can't help but retreat into himself a bit. He turns slightly, so that he is looking at the mass of mountain ahead of them. Somewhere on this island is his mom and step dad.

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A/N

I think this one was a little short, but it has been forever since I updated and I know you guys have been waiting. Things have just been a little crazy with school ending plus I have regionals for track tomorrow and I've been getting ready for that.

Anyway I'll try to update sooner. Until next time...