User blog comment:Hyperborean/"The House of Hades" – official expectations blog/@comment-6951062-20130321230637/@comment-6266020-20130326222139

Personally, as an author, WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT. I'm an author, and my gut is telling me that this it will happen. I personally like to think that the thing about Percy seeing his life flash before his eyes was Rick's way of saying, "Hey, so I know you guys are on the third to last chapter of The Last Olympian. I am so greatful for you guys in believing in Percy and reading thus far. I hope you've enjoyed this series, because it's about to wrap up. Here's a little vision to give you a bit of closure.... Sincerely, Rick. ps. This really isn't over. In a few months you will all realize that I'm actually making another series that is kinda sorta threatening everything that you guys ever thought about Camp Half-Blood, and the world of Percy Jackson. There is a lot of new stuff in store, and a couple great cliff hangers. When you guys are having heart attacks, throwing your book at your bedroom wall, or crying yourself to sleep at night because you are so concerned about how this book series is going to turn out, I give you this short little vision so that you guys will have hope. I give you this little vision so that you guys can have faith in me. I brought you Percy Jackson, and I love him as much as you do. Please go back and read it. PLease have faith in me, in my amazing wonderful exceptional writing talents, and know that everything will be okay. This is like a roller coaster. It has ups and downs, Loop de loops, and corkscrews, but I promise you that you will not die on this ride. Instead, when you get off you will have a gigantic smile on your face, and will realize that you loved every minute of it. Have a little trust in my plans guys."