" My faithful companion, Zoe Nightshade, has passed into the stars. I must have a new lieutenant. And I intend to choose one. But first, Father Zeus, I must speak to you privately." Zeus beckoned Artemis forward. He leaned down and listened as she spoke in his ear.A feeling of panic seized me. " Annabeth," I said under my breath. " Don't." She frowned at me. " What?" Look, I need to tell you something," I continued. The words came stumbling out of me. " I couldn't stand it if… I don't want you to—" Percy?" she said. " You look like you're going to be sick." And that's how I felt. I wanted to say more, but my tongue betrayed me. It wouldn't move because of the fear in my stomach "