Leo's biggest surprise: One look from Jason, and all three of them knew the game plan. When had that happened, that they could read each other so well?

For once, I didn't look back.

My experience with Khonsu had taught me not be greedy about time. It was best to appreciate what you had and not yearn for more.

Where's the glory in repeating what others have done?

I thought about all the things I was suddenly able to do—like fight with a sword and summon a magical shell of armor. Those were not things I covered in home school.

I'm so glad you're here," Aphrodite said. "War is coming. Bloodshed is inevitable. So there's really only one thing to do." "Uh... and that is?" Annabeth ventured. "Why, have tea and chat, obviously

The future for Commander Tool Belt was not looking so hot.