Saving Thalia Part Three: The Beginning of Something Permanent (Thalia, Excelsior)

Odie explained that the tail was the deadliest part of the Chimera and that I was near death. Now, he warned about the burning rag but I didn’t expect it to hurt that bad. I gripped the rock I was sitting on and clenched my teeth. I whimpered and let out a little yelp. After ward, I was completely healed. Kyle ran over and kissed me. I immediately forgot everything else except him and me. “I guess I have been around Thalia too long. I am beginning to be like her when it comes to wounds.” I laughed quietly.

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"It appears so. In any case, I would agree with them," Samuel offered. "Now, is there anything else to do before we head for Mount Tam?"
Truth be told, the son of Morpheus was itching to get to Titan headquarters. They could pull Thalia out of there, and he could give Pallas a taste of his steel.

I glanced at Sam. "Action much? So am I. I cant wait to see Thalia again." Suddenly, I got a sickening feeling. I knew that Thalia wouldnt be the same as she was before.

Odysseus regarded all of his friends with a smile. He knew he could now call all of them that. He nodded, and simply said,"I believe we are all ready to see Thalia, and I have business to attend to with Pallas. I will however need someone to watch my back, and I believe Sam will be just the person."

He got in the bus and waited for the others to follow suit.

I nodded at Odie and climbed into the bus. I sat by Zoey and listened to her snore for hours. I finally sighed and layed my head back . I thought of Thalia and her red eyes. I was scared that Pallas was right and she wouldn’t be able to change her eyes color anymore. I personally missed the gold she had when she looked at Odie.

Odysseus sat at at the front of the bus and watched the road go by. They were moving extremely fast as the world flew by them. He thought to himself about Thalia for the first time in forever. He'd tried to keep himself busy, but he couldn't keep himself from thinking about her anymore. He remembered the night he'd dumped her.

Kyle sat beside Solania, but kept quiet. He put his helmet on, and leaned back, quietly, placing his girlfriend's hand in his and intertwining their fingers. He thought about everything they'd been through this last week, it had been tough, but they had made it this far and he knew they could make it all the way. The only thing Kyle worried about was that infernal son of Ares that had always been a match for Kyle in battle. He was one tough guy, but Kyle knew that he had the advantage, because he was fighting for friends and his girlfriend, unlike that son of Ares.

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Unlike Odysseus and Kyle, Samuel was not thinking about his friends. His mind was locked on one thing--defeating the Titans. They were heading towards monster headquarters, and it would undoubtedly be the toughest fight he'd ever been in. But the son of Morpheus did not allow worry or fear to enter his mind. He set his jaw and stared grimly out the window, one hand on the hilts of his swords under his jacket.
It's almost time for us to meet, Kronos. I hope you're ready, for your sake.

I felt Kyle sit beside me and I smiled a little. I opened my eyes to peer over at him. He picked up my hand and intertwined our fingers. I needed this. This sense of safety. To be honest I was scared. I really was. I closed my eyes and leaned over to Kyle. I kissed his lips and my heart picked up. I smiled and laied my head on his shoulder, slowly falling asleep.

Odysseus watched the road go by with flying speed, thinking to himself. He missed Thalia, so much, and he knew the first thing he would do was apologize for being so stupid. He sighed, and looked down sadly, he knew they would all be to San Francisco in mere minutes, and he was thinking of Thalia, and how beautiful she was and all the wonderful times they shared. He smiled, quietly, as they came to San Jose, CA, a suburb of San Francisco.

Kyle sat quietly, and kissed his girlfriend's head as she laid it on his shoulder and slept. He watched her sleep, and he vowed right then and there to always protect her. He would defeat that infernal son of Ares, and give Odie the chance he needed to defeat Pallas. He sighed, and as they arrived in the city of San Francisco, he leaned over and woke Solania up with a kiss. He said,"Good Afternoon, Darling. It's time to wake up, we're here."

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Samuel was up out of his seat before the bus had come to a full stop. He hefted his backpack and glanced at the others.
"We're here. Let's move." Without further ado, the son of Morpheus made his way towards the door, brushing past several other commuters before stepping out of the bus and waiting for the others.

I was dreaming of Thalia and I laughing and shopping the camp store. It was the day that I learned she couldn’t swim. I was looking at a new bathing suit and I saw one that Thalia was eyeing. I laughed and asked if she wanted it and she had explained she did. She had said she envied people who could swim because she could not. She had described swimming as a beautiful thing she could never enjoy. Kyle then woke me with a kiss and I smiled. It was time to go. I stood and walked behind him out of the bus.

I woke up and found that we were ready to get off. I stood and entered the isle. I grew annoyed when I couldn’t get around the stupid tourists. So I climbed over the seats and jumped out. When Solania looked at me, I said “What? They wouldn’t move. We have a job to do.”

Odysseus sighed, and placed his helmet on his head, and got his armor on and ready. He brandished his spear, Shockwave, and had his sword Redemption at his side. He sighed, and put his sack, away. He said to the others,"Very well, everybody, let's get ready for the climb to the top." He began following the road to the top of Mount Tam, or Mount Othrys as it was known to the gods, and demigods.

Kyle put on his helmet, and readied his battle ax. He got his shield readied, and then help Solania get her armor ready as well. He gave her a quick peck on the lips, and then motioned for her to go ahead. He said,"After you, my Darling. I'll be right behind you. I have a score to settle with a son of Ares."

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Samuel had the impulse to make a snide remark at Kyle kissing Solania right before they started heading up the mountain, but decided against it. Odie had a fair point in saying that antagonizing one's allies was ill-advised, no matter what the reason. Maybe Samuel still thought Kyle was a little soft, but he didn't have to let everyone know.
So the son of Morpheus focused on the mission at hand. He immediately took point, jogging ahead a little bit and then rejoining the group. Samuel held his shield high, in case there were enemies waiting in ambush along the path to the top of Mount Tam.

I went ahead and got my armor on and held my sword tight. Then I began the long walk just like everyone else.

Kyle helped me with my gear and motioned for me to go before him. I did so and he said he had a score to settle with a son of Ares. Suddenly, the face of the boy Thalia had been with in my dreams and the boy who had whipped her. That must be the boy Kyle is talking about. He was a son of Ares. Jake was his name. I remember Thalia saying it. “I think I might know who you are talking about, Hun…” I trailed off.

Odysseus, stopped about half-way up, sat down and began drawing something on a piece of paper he pulled out of his pocket. He didn't say a word, and he didn't let the others see what he was drawing, but he was quick about it, and then getting up with a quick nod, he looked towards the side of the road, as if he'd walk there.

What no one knew, however, was that Odie was trying to figure out the best way to get in without wasting time on fighting a bunch of monsters that they could easily avoid. It wasn't wise to just go busting down the front door and not expect there to be heavy resistance, it was stupid. He sighed, and turned to everyone.

"I know we are all ready to save Thalia, right this second, but it would be stupid to waste time on crashing in the front gate and not expect to have to fight wave after wave of monsters. That's going to take precious time we don't have. Thalia is still useful to Pallas, but she may not be much longer, so we have to hurry."

He looked at all of them, and said,"I just devised a quick battle strategy for taking Mount Othrys. The objective is just to get Thalia out, and let me face Pallas, alone. I know Kyle has a score to settle and all, so he can stay behind as well to take care of that. As for the rest of you, I want you to get Thalia, and get out. Sam, I know you want to face a Titan, but you are my second-in-command here, and I need you to be a leader and realize the limits of your troops. Kill as many monsters as you want to, but when the time comes and you have Thalia, get out of there as fast as you can."

"Thalia is most likely being contained in an area well below the throne room, so Samuel, Solania, and Zoey, you three will keep traveling up this road and crash through the front gate, and fight your way down to the holding area. As for Kyle and I, I know a back way, that should put us right in place for a surprise attack with Pallas. Now, let's get moving, Sam I'm trusting you to really do your best here, just make sure you don't use your firearms just yet, since Pallas can turn them against you."

Him and Kyle took off towards a hidden path to the west, and he yelled,"Watch out of the Garden of the Hesperides, and the Serpent guarding the tree. sneak past him, and you should come to Mount Othrys main gate."

Him and Kyle continued on their way.

As, Kyle quickly turned to leave, he gave Solania a quick kiss, and said,"Just don't die on me, Dear. I need somebody's arms to run into when I get back, and I don't think I'd feel great if it had to be Odie's" After he said this he winked and followed Odie up the small path.

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Samuel nodded. "Roger that, Odysseus. We'll see you on the other side." The son of Morpheus watched his leader and Kyle leave for a few moments before he turned his attention back to the girls.
"Alright, you heard what he said. We're going right through the front door, and it won't be easy. Remember: go in hard, hit 'em fast, and keep your head on a swivel. That's how we stay alive. Now let's do this!"

I didn’t like it much that I was staying with Sam when Kyle was going up there with Odie. I was worried about him. But he said he was coming back and my heart believed him. So when Sam said to get ready, I was ready. Here we come, Thalia. Don’t worry. You will be- ….

I didn’t finish my thought because she was suddenly in my sight. It was like I had some how teleported to another place. A place inside the mountain. I knew it was a vision. A vision I wasn’t supposed to be getting and what I saw struck me deep. I saw Thalia in chains over a pool of deep blue water. She couldn’t swim as it is and being in chains… I couldn’t even think about it. Pallas was there, too, but I felt another presence in the room. I was back to normal and I looked at Zoey and Sam with a grave place. “She is in more trouble than we thought. Let’s go quickly.” I charged up the hill into a true hell.

I was just about to charge when I saw Solania’s eyes go blank and I knew she was having a vision. But she wasn’t supposed to be having them. That concerned me. Then she was back with us. She said Thalia was in more danger than we thought and fear struck my heart. Thalia. I was supposed to protect her. Solania charged and so did I…

Odysseus moved silently up the steep ridge with Kyle just behind him. He moved silently, and held his hand up to stop Kyle. He noticed to sentries, Dracanae, and waited for them to leave the area, before he motioned for Kyle quietly move forward. He kept watch, and then consulted his hand drawn battle strategy. He assumed that wherever Thalia was was most likely where Pallas would be, still trying to break her, but he pulled a jar of Greek Fire from his bag, and tossed it to Kyle with a grin along with a detonator. Kyle was a son of Hephaestus and would definitely know how to make a very effective, but loud, bomb.

As, they entered the throne room with only having ran into two patrols, Odie readied his spear shield, and watched Kyle's back while he worked on the bomb. They were going to get Pallas, attention if it was the last thing they ever did.

~I am bringing Thalia back into the rp. K?~

I had been hanging over a deep pool of freezing cold water for two days now. Pallas was waiting for something. I know that. I kept trying to contact Solania but I couldn't. There was some kind of interference. I looked up at Pallas and glared at the disgusting titan. I lashed in my chains and felt five sharp pains on my back as I heard the lash of the whip. I looked at Jake with tears in my eyes. "Jake, why are you doing this to me? I thought you loved me!" I screamed at my boyfriend. Suddenly, fear shot through me. The one fear that replaced the hatred I used to feel. He was here. Odysseus was here. I threw my head around looking for him. I didn't know what he was going to do to me. I would rather take my chances with Kronos than him.

Thalia slashed in her chains and I shook my head. I wished she would just give in. She would be so much safer. I lashed the whip five times across her bloody back and sighed. She looked at me with tears in her red eyes and asked me why I did this. She said she thought I loved her. "I am sorry. I work for the Titan Lord. It is my duty, Sweety. Just be still please." Then fear filled her red eyes and her head shot around the room. Someone was here that struck fear into her heart. Well, what was left of it after that Odysseus gut demolished it.

We fought through monsters after monsters. I was bleeding from head to toe. Zoey was backed up to me and covering my back. I felt a slash across my face as a dracanae clawed at my cheek. "Ow." I said as I shot an arrow through him. I yelled to Sam, "We need to get to higher ground!"

I was covering Solania's back when something caught my stomach. The stupid hellhound thought he had a chance. "In your dreams, Mutt!" I said as I sliced off his head. I heard Solania yell that we needed to get to higher ground. "I agree. We are too vulnerable, Sam. We are getting torn up. We won't make it!"

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Out of the 3 demigods attempting the frontal assault of Mount Tam, Samuel was the only one who remained uninjured, save for small cuts and bruises. The son of Morpheus' formidable fighting skill was on full display as he slashed, jabbed, ducked, rolled and blocked, taking down monster after monster with his dual swords. Still, he was just a single person, and as another wave of dracanae closed in, spears at the ready, Samuel backed up. Chancing a look around, the demigod spied a hill about 100 metres to his rear.
"Get to that hill!" Samuel yelled to the girls. "I'll cover your back!"

Kyle worked quickly, and then said with a grin,"Yes, I got it!" He stepped back, and looked at his work, and then looking at Odie, motioned for him to hurry. They dived behind one of the many thrones, and Kyle pushed the button on the Detanator. That was when everything went white.

We nodded and headed toward the mountain. I shot arrows down into many hellhounds that followed us. I made sure to help Sam out.

Suddenly, a bomb went off in the throne room and I shook in the chains as I was blown upward. I hit the cieling with a impact that knocked the breath out of me.

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Pulling his sword out of a disintegrating harpy, Samuel heard the explosion before he saw it's effects. The blast rung in his ears, and when he looked up, he saw a column of smoke rising from around the centre of the Titan base. The monsters noticed this too, and glanced backwards in shock.
"This is our chance! Push, push, push!" yelled Samuel. He readied his swords and charged down the hill towards the main gates of Mount Tam, cutting a swath through the surprised monsters.

Jacen who stood by the newly reformed Pallas, felt the explosion shake the dungeon they were in. The blast threw him a few feet forward, and threw the Jake kid into the water. Pallas stumbled, but didn't seem anymore phased than that. The son of Nemesis got up really fast, and said,"Lord Pallas, it seems our enemy has indeed arrived."

Before he could finish, a Dracanae came busting into the room, saying,"My lord, three demigods are trying to force their way in. We can't hold them much longer."

Jacen shook his head, and said,"Jake, you go check the throne room. Take some of our Demigods with you, and whatever monsters you need. Apparently, there are more than just three. I'll take the front gates and rally what monsters I can there."

He turned to Pallas, and said,"Lord Pallas, we will take care of this, ourselves. You have no worries."

Pallas looked at him, and said,"No, I will take the son of Athena, myself. I know he is here, I can sense him. Jake, you will take the girl and bring her to the throne room. If he wants her, then he can come and get her." The Titan Lord grinned evilly and headed toward the throne room, or what remained of it.

Jacen followed, out of the dungeon, but then made a quick turn and began gathering more forces to protect the front gates. As they headed out the doors to where the monsters were being pushed back, Jacen looked around to see which demigods he would have to face.

Odysseus got up and looked around really quickly. He knew they didn't have much time before, Pallas would arrive and his ultimate fight would begin. As he heard the sound of monsters, demigods, and the Titan Lord himself coming towards the throne room, he readied his spear, shockwave, and his shield, and prepared for the fight of the ages.

Kyle had been thrown back from his hiding spot, but as he got up, he was otherwise unscathed, he grabbed his double battle ax, and as he heard the enemy rushing down the hallway, he started swinging it, remembering how it felt in his hands, becoming one with his weapon as he prepared to defeat that infernal son of Ares that had always given him trouble.

We saw our moment of advantage and took it. I let my arrows fly into monsters after monsters and watched them turn to dust. I knew there were more to come but I also knew that Thalia was through those gates. She was coming home with us if it had to be the last thing I did. I pushed with all my might.

I was right by Sam’s side pushing my way through the endless supply of monsters. I plunged my sword into any one of them that got in my way.

The force of the bomb threw me into the water that was to kill Thalia. I pulled myself out and my temper flared. I heard Lord Pallas say to bring Thalia to the throne room. I frowned but got her down anyway. She wiggled and fought against me but I dragged her there and tied her around a stone pillar. I didn’t look her in the eyes as I stood guard around her.

Jake climbed out of the water and took me down. I knew that they were going to use me as bait for Odysseus. I was scared to death. I didn’t even know why. I tried to fight against him but he just dragged me there anyway. Then, he tied me to one of the pillars and I awaited the thing I was most terrified of.

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