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A coast guard boat rescues them out of the bay one they returned to the surface. Annabeth and Percy both understand what has happened but Grover still isnt catching on. They explain to Grover that Ares stole both, the master bolt and helm of darkness, purposely trying to frame Percy. They notice Ares is waiting for them at the shore on his motorcycle. But when they accuse him of what he had done, he claims to not have stolen the bolt personally, not telling them who did. Ares then waves Hadess helm in their faces and bragging about it. Percy assumes that the being in the abyss told Ares to steal it, but Ares says that isnt true, he seems very nervous though. Ares tells Percy he has to kill him and prevent him from taking Zeuss bolt†¦show more content†¦Zeus thanks him for his work then leaves, leaving Percy with one-on-one time with pops. He explains to his son that Kronos, king of the Titans, is the one in the pit. Zeus was the one responsible for banishing Kronos into the pit of Tartarus. Percy is told to leave by his father and that his mother waits for him at home. Although, he lets Percy know he still has an important decision to make. Poseidon and Zeus are both entirely in shock that Ares did such a thing. Percy tells them about his dreams and the mighty being from the abyss. Zeus thanks him for his work then leaves, leaving Percy with one-on-one time with pops. He explains to his son that Kronos, king of the Titans, is the one in the pit. When Percy returns home, Gabe immediately picks a fight with Percy. In Percys room, sat Medusas head on his bed. Apparently, the gods had given it back to him to use on Gabe, but Percy leaves that up for his mom to decide. As for Percy, he returns to Half-Blood Camp. Everyone is ecstatic that the three made it back alive and returned to the camp. Grover is finally granted is searchers license, and Percy is very pleased to know his father is proud of him. 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