I plucked a ruby off the nearest plant and threw it at Hades. Auteur: Rick Riordan Copy Quote More from Rick Riordan “I turned and faced the Olympians."We need a shroud," I announced, my voice crac…” “I'd missed Annabeth probably more than I wanted to admit.” “Do yourself a favor,' I said. "Forget it. Forget you ever saw me.""Forget that …” “Sometimes you have to lose a piece to win a game.”