Ever hold your hand over a torch (sorry, a flashlight for you Americans).

"Percy, you're a brave guy," She said. "Just take the compliment. I swear, is it so hard?"

Wait just a minute," Ares growled. He pointed at Thalia and me. "These two are dangerous. It'd be much safer, while we've got them here—" "Ares," Poseidon interrupted, "they are worthy heroes. We will not blast my son to bits." "Nor my daughter," Zeus grumbled. "She has done well.

A general never shows despair. He instills confidence in his troops. He leads them forward, even into the mouth of death.

There was Tyson moving into the Poseidon cabin, giggling to himself every fifteen seconds and saying, "Percy is my brother?" like he'd just won the lottery. Aw, Tyson," I'd say. "It's not that simple.

Sugar and caffeine. My willpower crumbled.

I can’t believe Sadie’s going to let me have the last word. Our experience together must’ve really taught her something. Ow, she just hit me. Never mind.