"Yes, you do." Kronos rose from his seat. "When you attacked Jackson, something

happened.

 

Something was not quite right. The girl, Annabeth, jumped in your way."

 

"She wanted to save him."

 

"But he is invulnerable," Kronos said quietly. "You saw that yourself."

 

"I can't explain it. Maybe she forgot."

 

"She forgot," Kronos said. "Yes, that must've been it. Oh dear, I forgot my

friend is invulnerable and took a knife for him. Oops. Tell me, Ethan, where

were you aiming when you stabbed at Jackson?"

 

Ethan frowned. He clasped his hand as if he were holding a blade, and mimed a

thrust. "I'm not sure, sir. It all happened so fast. I wasn't aiming for any

spot in particular.'

 

Kronos's fingers tapped the blade of his scythe. "I see," he said in a chilly

tone. "If your memory improves, I will expect — "

 

Suddenly the Titan lord winced. The giant in the corner unfroze and the french

fry fell into his mouth.