[Thalia POV]
''I taught it would take her longer to decide'' I said as we walked towards America on Sweet.
''She a smart woman she knows this is once in lifetime opportunity'' said Dunamis.
''You think she trust us'' I asked?
''Would you'' he responded.
''No'' I said. ''If doesn't trust us, why would she agree'' I ask?
''Because she believes in the threat and is smart enough to know Poseidon can't guarantee his safety not in a war between gods'' he said as open the door.
''Always the gentlemen'' I said fondly.
''Of course, my dear lady'' he responded with a charming smile of his.
''Hello Miss Jackson'' we both say.
''I didn't expect you to call so soon have made your decision'' Dunamis asked?
''That depends on how answer my following question'' she said sternly.
''Ask away'' he said.
''What exactly is your plan'' she asked.
Smart question even I'm not aware his full plans I thought.
''We still have time until war starts Percy will be around fifteen to sixteen by then in meantime we train and gain allies, I already have several gods on my side I'm confident more will join intime'' said Dunamis.
''How do plan to stay hidden surely some of the gods will eventually start to expect something'' she asked?
''The Olympians will become aware of Kronos and Typhon first they will be our cover if they somehow discover are actives my allies, we'll move us to Alaska including you if you accept my offer'' he said.
''Why Alaska'' she asked?
''The Gods have no authority there so we will be safe'' I said.
''I see'' she said. ''You said you planned to become gods how you plan to do that'' she asked?
''I can't go into great detail all I can say is that I've been given power from another being it help transcend my mortal limitation same for Percy and Thalia'' I said.
''I agree to let Percy join on one condition'' she said.
''What is it'' he asks?
''You most swear on the River Sticks to protect Percy at least until he's strong enough to protect himself'' she said.
She's a good mom just like Leo mother if only I had mom like that then Jason would still be here I thought sadly.
''I Dunamis Corrino swear on the River Sticks that I will protect Percy Jackson until he becomes powerful enough to protect himself'' he said as thunder rumble.
She visible relaxed after he said those words it was like she was carrying a giant boulder on her shoulder and she finally reached the finish line.
''What are going to do now'' Sally asked.
''If you allow, I would like to put a spell on Percy that help him hide from monsters you want have to stay married to that smelly husband of yours'' he said confidently.
''Thank you'' she said sincerely.
After setting up Sally and Percy Dunamis got rid of Gabe dude, he really did smell awful took my surprise even. No wonder monsters can't track Percy they were too busy avoiding his stink this made me respect Sally even more. Dunamis used his psychic powers to give him an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm he said it was best the best way not to catch any attention. Now we were on are way to LA it was time to go to the Underworld I still can't believe he somehow convinced me to come.
''Are sure about this'' I ask nervously?
''I know you're scared but the Lord of Dead is more reasonable than you think he will at least here us out'' he said.
''I'm not scared and what do you mean reasonable he tried kill me'' I nearly screamed.
''That was only because your father actions, I'm sure he's claimed down sense then'' he said.
''I can't believe you are defending him'' I said angerly.
''I'm not defending him I'm defending my plan if Hades tries anything I'll protect you'' he said sounding honest.
''Why do I let you convince me into wild situation'' I mumbled.
''Because you trust me'' he grinned. ''And because of my handsome face'' he said.
''Whatever'' I said rolling my eyes in amusement he always knew what to say.
[MC POV]
The ride to Los Angeles was long and rough we attacked several times, but we made it now we were in front of the entrance to the Underworld.
''I can't believe the entrance to the Underworld is in a Recording Studio'' said Thalia.
''It's perfectly unassuming that's the point'' I said.
''Whatever let's do this before I changed my mind'' she said.
''Very well ladies first'' I said as opened the door.
As looked around it did seem for most a regular studio store except for the clear concertation of magical power coming from the elevator and the individual leaking divine power.
''You must be Charon I'm Dunamis this Thalia can take us across the River Sticks I'll make it worth your while'' I said as I held up a bag of drachma.
''You're not dead'' he said simple.
''I'm not that's why paying extra for the trouble'' I said.
''Fine brat just this once'' he said as he took the money.
''That was too easy'' said Thalia.
''Haven't you learned yet from spending time with money talks even among the divine'' I said like I was teaching a student.
''Yeah, I'm starting to see that'' she said rolling her eyes.
As we crossed the famous River Sticks, I have sworn upon so many times by now I out me and Thalia water bottles and filled the up with river water. I no attention on drinking it this was for experimental purposes only if everything went as planned, I'll be able forge some powerful weapons later on. When we arrived at our destination, he didn't say a word he just dropped us off and left.
''Now we get past the gates'' I said.
''How do we do that isn't it guarded by Cerberus'' Thalia asked?
''Well actually I wanted to meet him he is my brother after all'' I said.
''What are serious'' she asked clearly not liking the idea. ''Why did I even ask of course your serious you always do this type of thing'' she complained.
''Don't worry if anything happens, I'll protect you'' I said.
''Worry about yourself'' she said dryly. ''How do you even plan to find it'' she asked?
''Are combined scent should already catch his attention'' I said.
Just when I finish speaking, I heard growling from different mouths his running made the ground beneath our feet slightly shake.
''Stand back'' I said.
''Be careful'' said Thalia in a worried tone.
Cerberus finally came into view he reminded of cane corso with three heads his fur was all black and his eyes were red. He looked vicious but also kind of cute or perhaps I'm just a dog lover I thought as it closed the distant between us. I had no intension on moving I just stood there waiting for him he was now right above looking like he was going to attack.
I could tell Thalia was getting nervous so gave her thumbs up letting her know I was still in control all three heads bent down to smell me. Just as I hoped my scent catch his interest while doing that I took out my secret weapon a red bouncy ball. I squeezed it once making him go from savage monster to regular house dog.
''You like this boy you wanted don't you boy go get it'' I said throwing it as hard as I can.
The ball was sent several miles away with Cerberus right behind it chasing after its new toy.
''I can't believe I just witness that'' said Thalia in shock.
''I told I would handle it have faith in future God Emperor'' I said smugly.
Passing through the Fields of Asphodel was no problem any souls that bother us was easily intimidated into backing off. After we walked out, we passed the pit of Tartarus I felt a certain connection to it but chose to ignore it for now I had mission to complete. It didn't take us long to arrive to Hades Palace it was large and beautiful in dreadful way it was completely made out of black obsidian.
''How are we getting in'' Thalia asks?
''The front door of course it's not like he doesn't know were here'' I said.
''Alright but I'm having my weapon out'' she said summoning my spear.
''Fair enough'' I said. ''Now let's get this over with'' I said looking at the entrance.
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''You are very brave or stupid to come to the heart of my domain daughter of Zeus, and you spoon of Typhon tell me why I shouldn't end you right now'' said Hades.
''You know who I am'' I asked slightly surprised.
''Of course, I do I'm not like the Olympians I've been aware of Typhon and his spoon'' he said like it was obvious. ''Now tell me why I shouldn't kill both'' he threated.
''I have offer for you Lord Hades I'm building a new pantheon that will overthrow the current order I would like your silent support'' I said.
''I give you credit you got ambition little demigod what could possibly offer me that would make me consider supporting such a foolish dream'' he sneered.
''I will give both your son and daughter a spot among my pantheon'' I offered.
A deadly force suddenly could be felt from all over it was heavily and suffocating at the same time hit was death it self came knocking. It took all my will power to keep myself standing Thalia doing no better she used her spear to lean on but I could tell you she was shaken.
''How do you know about them'' he demanded coldly.
''How doesn't matter what does is I have Gaea and Nyx backing me'' I said through ragged breath.
In that moment the deadly presence had stopped overwhelming us it hadn't disappeared just lifted.
''Interesting'' he said as looked at us with renewed interest.
''So, I take it we have deal'' I said smiling nervously.
''We have deal- what's your name'' he asks?
''Dunamis Corrino at your service'' I said cheekily.
''We have a deal Dunamis but know this if betray me not even the primordiales will be able to protect you from my wrath'' he warned.
''You're not going to ask me to swear on the River Sticks'' I ask confused?
''No need I can see your soul I know you're not lying'' he said.
''I see before we take our leave, I have two things two ask of you'' I said,
''What'' he asked?
''I want some Stygian Iron enough to make few weapons'' I said.
''Simply enough what else'' he asked as he summoned some Stygian Iron.
''I demand you to apologies to Thalia'' I said seriously.
Thalia looked at me clearly surprised the Lord of Dead showed one face expression that looked angered, surprised and offended. I thought he was going to kill me, but he seemed to have claim down in that same moment.
''You have some nerve to demand an apologie from me but your loyalty to your friend is admirable young Dunamis'' he said before turning towards Thalia.
''Thalia Grace in truth I have nothing against personnel I was anger at my brother he took someone close to me I wanted to cause him the same, pain he caused me so I targeted you for that I apologize'' he said.
I was bit taken aback by that even though I ask for it I didn't expect him to comply so easily Thalia thought the same she was just as surprised as I was, but she quickly regained her composer.
''I accept your apology I understand why you did it my father is asshole'' she responded.
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