Updated: 10/5/2020

Happy Mothers Day!

This Chapter is for all the Mum's out there. Especially my Mum her has helped me so lot in my life.

Chapter .4.

A Few Days Later…

It had been a very busy few days for Percy, Reyna and his other girls. Still coming up with arrangements for the Greeks.

They had been told by Mercury that the Greeks would be arriving today. Yes today. Which had people stressed. And the Cohorts rushing around.

Percy and Reyna had decided the Air Corps will meet them in the air and guide them to the Fields or Mars. And that Reyna would greet the Greeks and take them into the City. But Percy would be dealing with the Senate.

Which was what was happening now.

At the moment Octavian was throwing a huge temper tantrum about the Greeks coming today and how the Gods 'didn't' say they could live here.

Percy thought Octavian looked like a raving lunatic. He got more out of hand as they had heard that a ship had appeared near New Rome and had landed just minutes ago.

"The Greeks will murder our people and cause chaos to the Legion and New Rome!" Octavian rants

Percy rolls his eyes and leans forward in his wheelchair.

"At the moment the only one causing chaos here is YOU", Percy tells the Augur

"I am SAVING New Rome! Greeks are a plague. And a BAD omen just like you a bastard son of Neptune and the useless Goddesses Vesta and Diana…", Octavian starts

Percy's eyes darken and he growls. Nobody called his parents that. He thought Octavian was smarter then that after all the times he had been beaten senseless in the arena.

People including his wives muttered about how Octavian was dead meat again.

"What did you just say?"

Argo II…

Jason was nervous they were approaching Camp Jupiter. After all these years he was coming back. He didn't know what to expect like he told everyone. He just prayed to the Gods that Reyna was still in charge and that she could be reasoned with.

"Are you ok?" Piper asks her boyfriend

Jason sighs, "Just worried. Camp Jupiter is nothing like Camp Half-Blood. We might even be shot out of the sky"

"Piper can help smooth things over with her Charmspeak", Annabeth comments

"I don't know if that would be enough", Jason states

"We are approaching the place you told us about", Leo announces

"Everyone listen up!" Jason calls

Many turn to him. And so does Chiron.

"Now that we are approaching New Rome. DON'T have your weapons drawn. DON'T provoke them. And don't disrespect the Praetors! The Praetors are the leaders of the Legion. And just ONE word from them and the legion will attack. Also be respectful too the Senate if we are taken to them. We WILL now be flying a white flag", Jason tells them

"Do you think Percy will be here?" Nico asks

"Since I appeared at your Camp. It is only logical that Percy is here in New Rome. But I will not make promises", Jason tells them all, "Now Myself, Annabeth, Nico, Thalia, Grover, Will, Conner, Travis, Miranda, Leo, Sherman, Piper and Chiron will come out first"

"Everyone behave and be cautious", Chiron adds

"Umm we have Pegasus's and riders approaching us!" Malcolm calls pointing at the sky.

"What that…?" Jason mutters

They were circled but Pegasi and their riders. Suddenly one swoops down and a man jumps off. He was a very buff man.

"Michael Kahale", Jason states recognising the man

"Jason Grace. You have entered Roman territory", Michael tells him

"We know. They come in…", Jason starts

"I know in peace. We have been expecting you", Michael tells them

"What is with all the Pegasi in the sky?" Annabeth asks curiously

"They are the new Air Corps of Rome. We protect the skies. I am Centurion of them. And will be escorting you to Rome", Michael tells them

"How did we get an Air Corps? You never could have gotten it pasted to Senate", Jason states confused.

"A lot has changed Jason Grace. Now I should tell you no weapons should be out and all your weapons on this vessel should not be out. Otherwise you will be shot down", Michael informs them

"We won't", Annabeth promises.

"We mean Camp Jupiter and New Rome no harm", Piper says with charmspeak

Michael raises his eyebrow, "Charmspeak won't work on my daughter of Aphrodite"

"Why?" Leo asks curiously

"Because I am a son of Venus and I have the gift too", Michael replies to their surprise.

"But your so manly and buff", Sherman states

Others wince at what he said.
"Training will do that. Now follow us", Michael tells them jumping back on his Pegasus.

"Follow him. Make sure ALL weapons are put away", Jason orders

They see the Pegasi riders surround them and lead them on.

"Up ahead!" someone shouts

Jason looks and sees Camp Jupiter in ALL its glory. The there were Walls around the Camp he realised just looking at it from this distance. That the Camp looked bigger. Much bigger.

"Wow is that New Rome?" Annabeth asks pointing at the side of Camp Jupiter that was New Rome

"Yes it is. But it is a lot bigger then before. We must be cautious now", Jason states

The Pegasi riders escort them. Michael going into a dive. Jason helps direct Leo to a safe landing space. As the Pegasi riders start to land around them.

Jason sees Cohorts already lined up ready to defend the Camp against them. But he was surprised there were only two Cohorts waiting for them. And that there was no panic. But all off them stood at attention.

Jason directs them to the Fields of Mars where all the Pegasi riders had landed. He sees a couple of Legionaries waving at them. Jason realises they were directing them where to land. In the middle of the Riders.

"Follow their directions!" Jason orders

Leo follows the directions to a large area that had nobody in the way of them. As they land the Cohorts had lined up. Watching them wearily.

Jason takes a deep breath as he and the others walk off the Argo. He holds out his hands to show the Legion he didn't mean any harm.

"We come in peace", Leo states cheekily

Jason and several others glare at Leo for his words before Jason sighs.

"I am Jason Grace son of Jupiter! I hope some off you might recognise me. Those with me do not pose any harm to Camp Jupiter and New Rome. I ask to speak to the Praetors. And I say that these demigods are not Roman but Gr…", Jason starts

"Greek Demigods from Camp Half-Blood, Long Island", a voice finishes

All eyes turn to a woman. She had black eyes and hair. She was wearing a purple shirt and black pants with simple armour. She eyed them with a blank expression. She had two dog Automatons next to her. Who were growling at the Greeks.

"Jason Grace", the woman states

"Reyna! Are you still Praetor?" Jason asks pleasantly surprised.

"I am still Praetor", she confirms

He couldn't believe it. Reyna was STILL here. And still Praetor! This was better then he could have hoped.

Annabeth looked at Reyna. A girl she had heard all about from Jason. Reyna looked familiar to her. Where had she seen this woman before? This woman also held an air of authority.

Suddenly another girl comes up. And she was familiar too ALL the Greeks. She was Clarisse La Rue dressed like all other Romans.

"Sister!" Sherman calls

"Clarisse", many state

"Clarisse why are you here?" Annabeth asks

"How did you get here?"

"How long have you been here?"

"How did the Roman's accept you?"

"Quiet the lot off you! Let Praetor Ramirez-Arellano talk!" Clarisse barks out.

"Thanks Clarisse. Greeks I am Senior Praetor Reyna Ramirez-Arellano. Daughter of Bellona. Who do I address?" Reyna asks

Reyna looks at the group she could pick most of their names. Expect for two of them. Percy, Clarisse, Kayla, Katie, Silena, Zoe, Bianca had told her so much she could name them.

"I am Chiron. Trainer of Heros", Chiron replies, "It is an honour Praetor", says bowing to her

"I am Conner…"

"And I am Travis. We are…"

"Sons of Hermes"

"I am Piper McLean, daughter of Aphrodite", Piper says nervously

"I am the amazing Leo Valdez the creator of the Argo II and son of Hephaestus", Leo states proudly

Many of the Greeks roll their eyes at him. And Jason winces.

"I am Grover Underwood. Lord of the Wild", Grover states nervously

"I am Miranda Gardiner, Daughter of Demeter", Katie says

"I am Sherman Yang, son of Ares", Sherman states sizing Reyna up.

Reyna just looks at him calmly with a mask of steel.

"I am Will Solace, Son of Apollo", Will says

"I am Nico di Angelo, Son of Hades, Ghost King", Nico states

"I am Thalia Grace, Daughter of Zeus, Lieutenant and Hunter of Artemis", Thalia says

"I am Annabeth Chase, Daughter of Athena", Annabeth states looking for any sign of Percy.

"I guess I should welcome you all to Camp Jupiter and New Rome. I take it the rest of Camp Half-Blood are in this ship?" Reyna asks

That shocked them. How did she know about Camp Half-Blood.

"How do you know about Camp Half-Blood?" Annabeth asks suspiciously

"The Gods told us about your coming", Reyna replies

"The Gods spoke to you?" Jason asks shocked.
"You will be surprised by the changes here Jason. Now Cohorts stand down and go back too your duties", Reyna orders

The Cohorts salute and leave with only a couple of people staying including Clarisse. The Pegasi Corps leave all but Michael Kahale.

"These are Michael Kahale who probably has introduced himself. Gwen May daughter of Trivia, Centurion Dakota Spears son of Bacchus, Frank Zhang son of Mars and legacy of Poseidon and Hazel Levesque daughter of Pluto", Reyna says introducing the four with her that they didn't know.

Nico's eyes widen at Hazel. He had a sister?

"Your my sister", Nico states

"State the obvious. Yes I am", Hazel replies with a soft smile rolling her eyes.

Wait till he found out Bianca was alive again and here.

"Dad never told me", Nico says frowning

"I am a unique case and there are many things Dad had hid", Hazel replies cryptically.

"Unique case?" Annabeth asks curiously

"Yes. And that is all I'm saying", Hazel replies

The Greek Demigods wondered what that could possibly mean.

"Now we have made accommodations for all of you…", Reyna starts
"How could you set this up so quickly?" Thalia asks

"We are Romans", Reyna replies simply shrugging, "You have temporary Barracks made for all off you. But you WILL be sorted into one of nine cohorts"

"9? But there is only 5!" Jason starts

"Times change. And we needed to make more room. We also have a cavalry and you saw the Air Corps", Reyna tells them

"Reyna the Greeks will are not used to this. You will need to take it easy on them", Jason tells her

"Greeks will NOT be getting special treatment Grace. We have Greeks HERE already. And they get along just fine", Reyna tells them to their shock

"And I and a few others you know are one off them", Clarisse adds

The Greeks were surprised by that. But Jason more so.

"You have Greeks here in the legion?" Jason asks

"Yes Greek Demigods. But mainly Greek Legacies", Reyna replies, "As they have no place to go"

"So does that mean Kayla Knowles, daughter of Apollo is here?" Will asks

"And Katie Gardner my sister is here?" Miranda asks hopefully

"That will become clear in time", Clarisse answers, she knew they would be shocked that not only were Kayla and Katie were here but Bianca, Zoe, and Silena.

Annabeth couldn't wait any longer.

"Is Percy Jackson here?" Annabeth asks

Before Reyna could answer a teen runs up. Reyna and the others knew she was one of Percy's soulmates.

"Praetor! Octavian did it again!' the girl says

Reyna sighs, "What exactly did he do Ida? Remember you have to be specific when it comes to Octavian"
"He insulted Lord Neptune, Lady Vesta and Lady Diana in front of the Senate and Senior Praetor…", Ida says
Reyna swears, "He has a death wish"

"He always has a death wish", Clarisse comments

"Well he isn't that smart", Frank comments

"And he has done this many, many times", Gwen says

"Nearly too many times for us to keep track off", Dakota states

"But he DID last longer then we predicted", Hazel comments

"Just", Frank mutters

"Praetor Jackson has challenged him to a Dual of Honour in the Colosseum!" Ida replies

"When?" Reyna asks as the Greeks shared happy looks hearing the name 'Jackson'

"1 hour. Word is spreading and people are flocking to the Colosseum. Senior Praetor Jackson wanted me to tell you and Clarisse he has everything under control", Ida replies

"I am sure he does. But I will come anyway. So will the Greeks. Run ahead and tell Percy we are on our way", Reyna tells the girl

"Yes Praetor", Ida replies saluting and running away

"Percy is Praetor?" Annabeth asks

"Yes. And would all off you like to come and watch the Dual of Honour?" Reyna asks them

"We would love too Praetor. As Perseus is loved by all of us", Chiron replies

"Then gather everyone and I will show you the way", Reyna replies

They gather everyone and Reyna, Dakota, Frank, Hazel and Gwen lead them through New Rome. The Greeks marvelled at the City. Annabeth loved the architecture. And she couldn't believe she will see Percy soon.

They see children running around laughing freely. Adults smiled and everyone seemed so relaxed. But they heard people saying how Octavian again has pissed off their Senior Praetor and was about to be made a fool off.

But one thing the Greeks wouldn't figure out was why people were saying is Praetor Jackson was up too it.

They see a version of a Colosseum like the one that was in Italy. Reyna leads them into it. And they see it was already half full. Everyone was chatting excitedly.

Reyna tells them where to sit but invites the Leaders of the Greeks to the Praetors box. Reyna takes one of a few seats with Clarisse in one off them. With Frank and Hazel also sitting with them.

"So Octavian does this regularly?" Jason asks having heard people saying Octavian was going to get his ass kicked again.

"Often. He hates Percy with a passion", Reyna replies

"Why?" Nico asks

"Because Percy has the favour of the Gods and the people of New Rome and the 12th Legion. As he has given us a closer ties with the Gods", Reyna replies, "Octavian still have some followers though"

"How is this fight different? We heard people saying 'if Praetor Jackson is up to this'", Thalia asks

"Well that will be revealed in time. Anyway it is about to start", Reyna replies nodding towards Lupa in her Human form

"Demigods! This fight today is a Duel of Honour. Senior Praetor Perseus Jackson has demanded this dual for Augur Octavian's comments in the Senate. Rules are simple. First one knocked unconscious or a death blow withheld wins! I now present Augur Octavian! Centurion of the First Cohort with 12 years of Service to the Legion!" Lupa announces

A man in heavy armour comes out to a little bit of cheering. They could see he was already sweating and nervous.

"Look at him. He is in heavy armour. Is he crazy?" Thalia asks

"That is debatable", Hazel mutters

"He looks like he is going to puke. Pathetic", Sherman states

"And the challenger Senior Praetor Perseus Jackson with 7 years of Service to the Legion….!" Lupa yells

The cheering was much louder then Octavian's. They see a man only dressed in light armour limp out. The Greeks gasp seeing him.

His black hair was still unruly. He had grown a few inches. But what shocked them was the horrible scarring on his face. Like it had been burnt. One of his eyes looked robotic and the other was nearly white.

As he limped to the centre his face look was hard as steel.

"What happened too him?" Annabeth asks horrified at Percy's appearance.

"That is his story to tell", Reyna replies simply

"But they just show he is tough like a child of War Gods", Clarisse adds.

Reyna and Clarisse knew they couldn't tell he was wearing prosthetics legs and one arm. As they were covered up. They looked at the Greeks and saw their shock. They studied them and saw a few looked sick at Percy's scars including Annabeth and Jason which made them furious.

"Praetor Jackson, Augur Octavian you know the rules. Do you accept this? Do either of you bow out?" Lupa asks them

"Never Lady Lupa", Percy replies glaring at Octavian

"I won't either", Octavian stutters out

"Weapons?" Lupa asks them

Percy pulls out twin dual doubled bladed swords and twirls them around. And Octavian pulls out one sword.

"Then let the fight BEGIN!"

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