( There was nothing stopping Kronos and Ethan from entering Olympus )

( It was now or never )

( In Kronos's opinion this war could be going better )

( Time flew by when you were trying to take over the world )

( When Luke approached the cave inside Mount Tam he could hear telekhines bustling about, trying to make last minute preparations for Kronos' arrival )

( Luke didn't really like being back on the Princess Andromeda )

( Luke had never been more nervous in his life than when he was standing in front of the gold coffin in Kronos' stateroom )

( Some part of Luke was unsurprised that Percy had come back from his quest a hero, having gotten back Zeus's master bolt and preventing a war between the gods )

( Luke was pleased to see camp was still camp when he arrived )

Luke had known he was going to be punished for losing the bolt and helm to Ares. He knew his history; you didn't fail a Titan and get off easy. He was afraid, yes, but some part of him felt he deserved this, even if "this" turned out to be the worst nightmares he ever had ( Read more... )