As for my brothers," Zeus said, "we are thankful"-he cleared his throat like the words were hard to get out-"erm, thankful for the aid of Hades."<br />The lord of the dead nodded. He had a smug look on his face, but I figure he'd earned the right. He patted his son Nico on the shoulders, and Nico looked happier than I'd ever seen him.<br />"And, of course," Zeus continued, though he looked like his pants were smoldering, "we must...um...thank Poseidon."<br />"I'm sorry, brother," Poseidon said. "What was that?"<br />"We must thank Poseidon," Zeus growled. "Without whom . . . it would've been difficult-"<br />"Difficult?" Poseidon asked innocently.<br />"Impossible," Zeus said. "Impossible to defeat Typhon.