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Percy tried to think. He felt like the lethargy of the addled sea creatures was starting to affect him. You said thisthis doomsday show was Gaeas idea WellMothers plans always have lots of layers. He laughed. The earth has layers I suppose that makes sense Uhhuh Percy said. And so her plan Afterward Percy said can we ask questions Of course Ill tell you everything you need to know. Phorcys clapped his hands twice. On the wall under the glog red sign a new tunnel appeared leading into another tank. Walk this way Phorcys scuttled sideways through the tunnel. Frank scratched his head. Do we have to He turned sideways. Its just a figure of speech man Percy said. Come on. The tunnel ran along the floor of a gymnasiumsized tank. Except for water and some cheap decorations it seemed majestically empty. Percy guessed there were about fifty thousand gallons of water over their heads. If the tunnel were to shatter for some reason No big deal Percy thought. Ive been surrounded by water thousands of times. This is my home court. But his heart was pounding. He remembered sinking into the cold Alaskan bogblack mud covering his eyes mouth and nose. Phorcys stopped in the middle of the tunnel and spread his arms proudly. Beautiful exhibit isnt it Percy tried to distract himself by concentrating on details. In one corner of the tank snuggled in a forest of fake kelp was a lifesized plastic gingerbread cottage with bubbles coming out of the chimney. In the opposite corner a plastic sculpture of a guy in an oldfashioned diving suit knelt beside a treasure chest which popped open every few seconds spewed bubbles and closed again. Littered across the white sand floor were glass marbles the size of bowling balls and a strange assortment of weapons like tridents and spearguns. Outside the tanks display wall was an amphitheater with seating for several hundred. What do you keep in here Frank asked. Giant killer goldfish Phorcys raised his eyebrows. Oh that would be good But no Frank Zhang descendant of Poseidon. This tank is not for goldfish. At descendant of Poseidon Frank flinched. He stepped back gripping his backpack like a mace he was prepared to sg. A sense of dread trickled down Percys throat like cough syrup. Unfortunately it was a feeling he was used to. How do you know Franks last name he demanded. How do you know hes descended from Poseidon Well Phorcys shrugged trying to look modest. It was probably in the descriptions Gaea provided. You know for the bounty Percy Jackson. Percy uncapped his pen. Instantly Riptide appeared in his hand. Dont doublecross me Phorcys. You promised me answers. After the VIP treatment yes Phorcys agreed. I promised to tell you everything you need to know. The thing is however you dont really need to know anything. His grotesque smile stretched wide. You see even if you made it to Rome which is quite unlikely youd never defeat my giant brothers without a god fighting at your side. And what god would help you So I have a better plan. Youre not leaving. Youre VIPsVery Important Prisoners