Percy," Grover said, "the gods really don't appreciate people sitting in their thrones. I mean like turn-you-into-a-pile-of-ashes don't appreciate it.

“No!" Leo yelled. "Uhhh," Nico groaned from the floor. "Piper!" Jason cried. "Mo…”

“She’s pretty,” Zethes mumbled. “I mean, she’s right.”

“The goddess smiled. "You are a good hero, Percy Jackson. Not too proud. I like …”

“Carter started down the stairs, but I grabbed his arm.“Hang on. What about trap…”