Return to the camp

Upon return to camp, they hear the news of the recent attacks of monsters, and misfortune. After the fleece is placed on the dying tree, the properties begin to take effect. The last race is organized for tomorrow and as Percy is in the stables, brushing the horses an unexpected visitor comes. Hermes delivers a letter from Poseidon. Inside the letter there is only two words; brace yourself. Percy wonders what this may mean. Tyson and Percy work on their chariot in preparation outfitting it. Percy and Tyson end up winning the race. Grover’s expedition earns him the favor of the council of cloven elders. Percy contacts his mother and the two have a short discussion. Tyson breaks the news to Percy that he will work in the underwater forges. Grover busts into the cabin, urgently telling Percy to come outside. He follows him as a crowd is around the hill. In the place of the tree, stands a girl though unconscious. She awakens, in that instant he knows who she is. Thalia the daughter of Zeus.