It has been 10 months since the defeat of Gaia, since the Romans and Greeks had became one huge family. Frank , Hazel and Reyna had chose to do an exchange programme with Camp Half Blood which got most of the Roman demi gods excited. Well if you count Children of Mars and Ares about to have another hell of an argument then yea that is exciting enough. Also it was first week of summer so the Greek demigods are coming back for the camp.
Three days since summer had started and most of the demigods had arrive. When it was close to noon Black SUVs begun to pull up at the camp. Roman Demigods begun to fill out of the SUVs while the Greeks welcome them and helped with their bags.
Percy, Annabeth, Jason and Piper went ahead to greet Frank , Hazel and Reyna. Typical friendship.
'It's so good to see you again!' Piper said as she gave Hazel a big hug.
'I know! I miss you too!' Hazel replied as she squeeze piper slightly harder. Jason went up and greeted the Praetors.
'How was the trip?' Jason asked. He had kept his promise in helping the gods being known. With Percy helping things were pretty much proceeding quickly. The Athena cabin had did their research for all sorts of gods there is to exist.
'It was long but exciting' Frank said scratching the back of his head. ' Oh and we kinda Jam a Burger King drive through'
'It was fun while it lasted' Reyna added looking around the camp. Will camp up with his bow and usual smile as he greeted the Praetors.
'Hey has anyone seen Nico?' Hazel asked scanning the camp, hoping to see her brother. Reyna seem to notice as well as she scan the group for the son of hades.
'Oh Nico' Will interjected ' he would be arriving later, some underworldy stuff he had to take care of for his dad'
'Dad? What does he need Nico to do?' Hazel questioned Will. Will simply shrugged. ' I wonder how has he been doing..' Hazel said rubbing her arms.
'He will be fine' Frank said as he tried to comfort his girlfriend. 'This isn't the first time Nico had to something for Hades right?'
'You're right' Hazel agreed and the group proceed to settle the baggages before they start the activities. Cabin Inspection, a game of capture the flag and party. The schedule for the day. Simple, Fun , exciting and forward looking.
Inspection was conducted quickly with everyone doing their part, just in time for lunch to begin without delay. Since capture the flag will happen 45 minutes after lunch, enough time for the food to be digested and enough time for the campers to get ready.
'So Jason.. how has the gods been?' Reyna asked. Jason shared a look with Percy as he adjust his spectacles.
'It's going great! Most of the minor gods are getting recognize. Shrines has been built for them here around camp half blood, but there isn't much of any space so I hope you have taken my proposal into consideration' Jason replied. Reyna simple laughed.
'There is no need to take your proposal into consideration! It's already in progress' Reyna said as she chow down on a steak. Smiling.
As Will took a bite out of his salad the family sound of something unwrapping in the air ring in his ears. He turn to see Nico walking into the dinning pavilion with his sword tucked in his belt and a new aviator jacket that Hades had left for him in replacement for the old one.
Nico looked pretty much the same. He walked in with Rachel who must have happen to meet him on the way to the dinning pavilion. Rachel and Nico walked right up to Will.
'Hey' Will smirked as he rose up to his feet to stand in front of his boyfriend. They had been going at it for a few months now, and it was Will who asked Nico. You should have been there, the last day of summer last year. Will sucked up his gut and asked the son of hades out. Over the year Nico had been visiting from camp half blood even though Hades had made arrangement for Nico to stay in the underworld. Oh and Nico was being homschooled by Mrs Dots. They had a few movie dates and all. Surprisingly Will's mum is really supportive of their relationship.
'Took you forever to get here' Will said as he held the Son of hades hands. Which Nico didn't pull away or anything but he wanted to hide himself pretty badly. He didn't like the other campers to watch them. Seeing how they were the only gay couple on camp half blood.
'Told you I was doing some work for my dad' Nico said. Will smile smirk and lean down giving Nico a peck on the cheek as he walked both Nico and Rachel over to the table where the gang is seated. Hazel was fanning herself really hard with her hand while Piper tackle Nico into hug.
'It's been a while Nico' Piper smiled, but Nico simply tried to push himself away prying Piper's arms open. Even though he is glad to see them he is still getting use to being touch by other people.
'Yea.. it's great to see you guys too' Nico replied awkwardly as he tries really hard to pull away from Piper. Jason simply laugh as he walked over, clumsily tripping over the bench in the process. Which got Piper's attention as she rushed over and pull her now slightly clumsy boyfriend up to his feet. She laugh a little as she adjust Jason's spectacles the he received during their doctor appointment with Asclepius. A pain ached in her heart as she remember the only person who didn't survive through the quest. Leo.
Reyna walked over to Nico as she rest a hand on his head. Gently ruffling his hair.
'You've grown' Reyna smiled as she plant her fist on her hips looking for anymore sign of changes from when she last saw the Son of Hades. Nico simply smiled and gave a soft laugh as he readjust his hair. Peeling off his aviator jacket revealing a short black sleeve shirt. The small scar on his biceps can be seen when he was fighting against the werewolves while transporting the Athena Parthenon.
'Yea I did' Nico replied as he gestured to the empty seats on the bench. Reyna smiled and took her seat with the rest. Will left for his table after Nico had sat down.
'What did dad ask you to do?' Hazel asked across the table. Nico took a bite out of his sandwich and said. ' Just some spirits who were left uncaught'
'I see...' Hazel nodded and quickly finish off her meal. Everyone was pretty stun by one thing. Nico had started to eat a lot, like tons. From a normal egg and cheese sandwich to a plate of Lasagne and a plate of fish and chips.
'What? I just shadow travelled.. i'm hungry' Nico pouted as he clean his mouth and down his glass of root beer. Jason and Percy shared a look. Since when did their little cousin started to have such an appetite? Reyna simply laugh while Hazel smiled at Nico. Piper and Annabeth just shrugged and quickly continue with their lunch.
Mr D stood up and announced about the Capture Flag game. After the teams had been announced by the praetors and counsellors. Everyone pretty much quickly ate their share of food and hurried off to prepare for the game.
It was basically Romans versus the Greeks. Just for fun and all, even though the campers just groan. Some of them really wanted to collaborate with their half blood from the other camps, but they were promised that another capture the flag will be organize.
And so the games begin with Chiron being the usual host. He blow the horn and stomp his horse legs against the round signalling the start of the captor the flag. Oh and just so you know they did some modifications to the arena. Watch Towers were set up with high pressure water cannon. Just like those from the camp Jupiter. Which naturally would give Percy the biggest advantage. Well of course, everyone Is using blunt weapons that hurts like hell even though it doesn't cut. Not to mention the Roman have horses on their side. Arion magically came out from no where and Reyna had Guido flying around in the sky. Jason had chose to be with the Greeks he rose to the sky on his storm spirit and chose to battle with Reyna. Not giving her the advantage of the air.
Frank had morph into a bull and begun to charge straight into the Greek's breaking their formation while Hazel rode on Arion trying to run past all the Greeks and head straight for the Flag. Only to be intercepted by a huge blast of water which knocked her off Arion's back. As she looked up she saw two figure Standing by the flag, Percy and Nico had been appointed to defend the flag.
'Annabeth is just too smart' Hazel curse under her breath and rose up. Arion was no where to be seen, he must have run off to dry himself. Frank join Hazel in the form of a Gorilla.
'Wow Frank... you just have to pick a monkey' Percy joked ' but I must say, kinda describe you right now'
Frank simply roar and pounded his chest like most Gorillas would. Then he charged at Percy. Percy simply raised his hands and the Water cannons targeted at Frank and blast him flat into the ground. Hopefully it washes off the flees, Frank did complain about the skin irritation and flees whenever he go for something big and hairy.
Hazel charged at Percy distracting him for a moment, which gave Frank enough time to get on his feet and quickly morph into a Rhino. Charging at Percy. Hazel ducked out of the way just in time for Frank to ram his horn against Riptide. Naturally that left the two child of the god of the dead to face each other.
'I hope you're ready lil sis' Nico said as he readied himself, Hazel simply smile as she charge forward. Blade clash against each other. Some where on the other side of the battle field, Piper and Annabeth headed straight for the flag. Arrows with a boxing glove as the tip rain upon everywhere on the field. Will Solace and the other children of Apollo intercepted the arrows and return fire. Basically the whole filed was chaos.
In the end with much perseverance the Romans won the match with Frank knocking Percy out as he grabbed the Flag and flew straight back to his camp site as a Chinese dragon. Knocking Jason off his storm spirit along the way. Even the the children of Nike were pretty upset with the lost but they tried to suck it up.
The whole camp celebrated together. The Greeks were really happy for the Romans as it was their first game and they won. Dinner was party as usual. Children of Bacchus and Dionysus really wild the whole party up while Mr D sat at the main table with Chiron. Chiron himself was enjoying a few toast with the God himself.
Percy stood on the Poseidon table with Jason as they pulled Frank and Reyna along.
'TO THE GODS!' Percy and Jason yell as they raise their Goblet up. The whole camp followed along. Even Mr D did so with his can of diet coke.
'TO AWESOME FAMILY BONDS!' Percy, Jason, Reyna and Frank yelled. The whole camp yell even louder as they party really hard.
Will was with Nico and the gang when suddenly his head started to hurt. His heartbeat started to pump faster. Nico squat down as he covered both ears and yell in pain.
'Nico! What's wrong?!' Will asked immediately crouching down to his boyfriend. Hazel began to feel week as she stumbled forward into Frank for support. She wasn't experiencing any pain compared to Nico. Reyna, Percy and Jason immediately ran to Nico.
'What's wrong?!' Reyna asked as she squat next to Nico. Will shurgged as he really have no idea how to help Nico. Chiron came forward immediately, Mr D sat at his seat watching. He seems to be really focus on something. Everyone stopped partying and watched the comotion.
'Something is happening in the Underworld' Nico croaked, the pain subsiding. An Aphrodite girl came in screaming. Piper quickly ran forward to her.
'What's wrong?!' Piper asked as she looked at the poor girl. She was a new camper who had been claimed by Aphrodite yesterday.
'THE CAMP IS UNDER ATTACK! MONSTERS!' She yell. Sure enough a Harpy came screeching, vines shot out from the ground and pulled the monster against the floor.
'CAMPERS! Battle Station!' Mr D announced immediately as he rose from his seat. All the campers immediately stopped and ran for their cabin grabbing their equipment. Hordes of Harpies swoop down screeching, Stymphalian birds swooped down grabbing campers. Luck for the the Campers, Mr D was on high alert as vines shot from the ground and tied the birds. Apollo's children were already shooting the flying creatures down.
'How are they getting through the barriers!?' Reyna yell at Percy while they fend off wolves.
'No idea!' Percy yell in reply as he slash the wolves. With no effect from Riptide the wolf leap against Percy. Only to be intercepted by Reyna's Silver dagger.
'Only Silver can hurt them' Reyna explained. Holding out a spare pocket knife for Percy.
'Romans! Kill the Wolves with your Silver!' Reyna yelled, immediately the Romans targeted at the hordes of wolves while the Greeks took care of the rest. Chiron was on the hill shooting down flying creatures.
'Where are the Huntress when you really need them?!' Jason questioned as he took down a storm spirit.
'No idea!' Piper replied as she slash with her sword into a corn spirit which exploded butter popcorn. Which some got caught in her hair. But she didn't care. Jason made a mental note to tell her about that later.
'Nico you should stay here' Hazel told Nico, pushing the son of hades down.
'No.. I'm fine' Nico argued as he stood up again, not wasting a second he rushed out of the Dinning Pavilion to join the fray. Hacking and slashing anything that comes his way. As Nico looked towards the sea and he saw two giant silhouette standing just outside the barrier.
Nico looked towards the hill as he saw another two giant silhouette outside the barrier. The place had become foggy and smoky. All black and similar.
'Clytius.. but how' Nico thought to himself. The next thing that shocked him was zombies walking through the barrier. He realize the giants were making an opening on the barrier with their hands as the zombies walked through. As they got closer Nico realize they weren't zombies. They were Mummies.
Unlike the normal Greek creatures they fought, the Mummies dissolves into smoke and dust leaving nothing behind. Nico summoned skeleton warriors to help him battle the mummies.
Piper was busy hacking and slashing against more spirits until one of the mummies grabbed her by her shoulder. Jason was no where near as he took off to the sky blasting hordes of mummies with lightening. He took notice of the giant silhouette outside the borders of the Camp Half Blood. He was too busy with cutting down angry Ventis that he didn't notice his girlfriend was being surrounded. Well the enemies were overwhelming. Like really. Scorpions started to crawl in a huge group. Like HUGE let see if you do your calculation right..
'Hello?!' Piper yell
Right no time for that. Besides Jason can't really see things right now since he has been short sighted.
Percy took care of the creatures coming by sea. Dog headed men came crawling out of the sea, Cyclops as well. The monster just kept coming and coming. But another thing that was unusual was Giant sea serpents and oversize crocodiles.
'Annabeth?! These aren't Greek creatures?!' Percy yelled slashing the head of a Sea Serpent.
'No! They are not but they are very VERY FAMILIAR!' Annabeth yell as she spotted a two headed lion charged at them. Only to be taken down by Reyna. Admits the battle Reyna had use her ability, sharing her strength with the entire camp.
'You know! Scorpions aren't as bad as SPIDERS!' Annabeth yell again as Scorpions had started to crawl up her legs. She swept them off with her hands as she continue to stab them with her ivory sword. Hazel appear on Arion's back pulling Annabeth on as they rode off at high speed hacking and slashing mummies.
The campers knew they were not going to last the whole night at this rate. So far no one was killed only seriously injured. Not enough to be fatal. The sky began to darken as thunder clouds rose over the camp. A pair of Amber eyes can be seen as a super sonic Hissing sound pierce the air. Immediately, the mummies started to surround Piper.
Nico was nearby when he saw Piper getting surrounded. He was already panting hard with the constant summoning of skeleton warriors to fight. Will caught sight of a tired Nico as he race towards his direction.
Nico sent the Skeleton warrior forward towards the mummies as they lessen the horde. Nico ran in and stick his sword against the mummies who held onto Piper's leg, pulling her away from the horde. Will was giving them back up by firing arrows straight into the empty eye sockets of the mummies. But soon enough he ran out of arrow. As Piper and Nico ran, a red glowing mark appeared below the both of them, it was large and Nico knew he wouldn't be able to get out. So he pushed Piper out of the affected area.
As the red glow became brighter Nico couldn't move his legs. They were immobilize as if they had become stuck to the ground. Snakes started to appear from the ground as they launch themselves onto Nico. Piper turned around immediately and saw Nico being covered by snakes. She tried to rush back in but the Mummies had formed a barrier around the red glow. Not allowing anyone to interfere, Will started to panic as millions of thoughts race through his head. He acted on instinct and ran towards the the Mummies barrier. As he got closer another set of glowing red marks appeared on the ground. More hordes of mummies grew from the ground as they thicken the barrier. Nico struggled hard as he cut the snakes but more of them came sprawling out of the glowing red mark.
'NICO!' Will yelled so loud it manage to catch the attention of the others. Jason immediately struck a bolt right into the Mummies. Percy and Reyna rode on the waves and washed aside one side of the mummies barrier. As they got closer, a smoky figure appeared in front of Nico who is now being coiled around by a giant snake. Red runes appeared around them creating another barrier. But this barrier was more indestructible, no matter the pounding and lighting bolts the thing won't make a dent. The snake begun to coil around Nico tightly covering his lower chin and forcing Nico to drop his Black Stygian Iron sword.
The smoky figure open it's mouth and the sound of a evil laughter echoed through the camp. Immediately all monsters stopped their advance and quickly retreated. One of the dog headed man said 'Come on.. the boss has got what he wants.. lets go'
A golden sarcophagus rose from the ground and encased itself around Nico. Will was pounding really hard against the invisible wall between him and Nico. Their eyes met for one more time before the lid covered sealed the box. Just like the way it came, the box tilt itself into a horizontal position and sink into the ground. Will was pounding even harder not caring if his knuckles are going to break.
As the sarcophagus sank completely into the ground the soil covered the hole living behind a symbol of a snake. By then the the invisible red wall had disappeared and Will ran straight to where the snake symbol is.
'Come on! We gotta dig!' Will said as he started to dig his fingers into the ground. He didn't care if his fingers were going to bleed or if it hurts.
'Will Stop! You're gonna hurt yourself' Jason instructed. Will didn't listen, Jason had to tackle Will to the ground to stop him from hurting himself. Will tried to push Jason off to dig for Nico. He continue to struggle despite Jason telling him to stop.
'Will Stop!' Piper had to use her charm speak to calm the head counsellor of Apollo cabin which worked. Hazel immediately came rushing and she quickly leap off Arion. She gasp and covered her mouth when she saw Nico's sword laying on the ground. Hazel fight hard trying not to cry but she couldn't hold back her tears. Hazel kneel down and held Nico's sword close to her chest. Frank kneel down next to her as he pulled her into a hug. Trying to comfort her the best that he could.
Chiron came up immediately. 'We're going to have an emergency head counsel meeting, Apollo cabin get to work on the injured' The Apollo campers immediately scamper off, most of the other campers follow suite helping to move the injured. Mr D came to the group immediately.
Just then Rachel was being carried down by Tyson who was assign to guard Rachel during the attack. Ella flew after them. Green mist circled around the oracle, slowly Rachel was floating from Tyson's hand and infront of the gang. Reyna, Frank, Percy, Hazel, Jason,Piper, Annabeth , Will , Chiron and Mr D.
'Green lady calling for Brother' Tyson said as he took a step back. Ella perched herself on Tyson's shoulder and they took a step back.
'The Oracle of Delphi..' Annabeth muttered to herself.
Remains of the Seven
Searching in an ancient land
Reunited with the lost
Strengthen and Forge bonds
Soul of angel to Retrieve
Son of Hades Rage Unleash
With that Rachel returned to normal just in time Chiron race forward and collect her in his arms before her head touched the ground.
'Please don't tell me it's another great prophecy' Percy complaint rubbing his temples.
'we will continue this conversation at the big house right now help the injured.' Chiron instructed as he carry Rachel into the big house. Mr D stared at the snake symbol on the ground that has been sort of ruin by Will's attempt to dig for his boy friend.
Within an hour, the counsel meeting had started. Most of the campers are helping in the infirmary, which gave Chiron the time they need to conduct the emergency meeting.
Before Chiron could said anything, Mr D spoke.
'As much as I don't really care about what just happen but this is really important.' Mr D said as he looked around the table. Everyone was on alert.
'We might not be dealing with enemies of our own territory' Mr D stated sternly. ' The other gods had mention such issue is happening around the world as of now, i'm sure most of you sense the presence of the giants'
Everyone exchange looks. Nobody dare to speak until Annabeth did.
'Mr D... that picture of the snake.. it's not just a picture is it?' Annabeth spoke as she took out her note book and drew the exact same snake picture. Mr D didn't say anything but he shook his head.
'it's a Hieroglyphic isn't it?' Annabeth spoke raising the picture for everyone to see. An uncomfortable silence fell upon the group. Annabeth and Percy exchange a look as they know where this is going to go. They explained about their adventure with the Kanes.
'So what you're trying to say is that we're dealing with the Egyptians now?' Piper questioned. But instead of looking at Annabeth and Percy everyone looked at Mr D.
'I'm afraid so... and we don't have a good history' Mr D stated grimly. ' But I suggest you 6 to get some rest, you'll need to be off by tomorrow morning. The Red Solice is in 8 days time, that is when all gods are at their most powerful. Especially those with affiliation to the sun.'
'You mean the Egyptians? Both the good and bad ones?' Frank stated but Mr D simply looked at him with purple fire in his eyes. For a Praetor, Frank can admit he was afraid.
'It's because their king of Gods is called Ra... Egyptian god of the sun' Piper stated.
'That is correct' Chiron replied.
'So what does that have to do with us?!' Clarisse demanded.
'And why would they kidnap Nico?' Hazel added.
'We don't know..' Percy stated.
'But we know some people who might help' Annabeth added.
'Then let me go with you.. Nico is in trouble and we gotta help him' Will interjected. He slam his bandaged hands against the ping pong table.
'I understand your concerns Will.. but we got a Prophecy to follow' Chiron stated, with his arms cross. Will wanted to retort so badly but Reyna stopped him.
'There is a reason why the Prophecy states that they should go' Reyna stated. ' I understand you want to help Nico and so do I'
Will looked up to meet the Praetor's eyes. Her facial expression was stern and firm, but her eyes says something else. Mr D simply snort at that and excused himself back. Chiron had called the meeting close and most of them left the big house, leaving only the six. Reyna had to drag Will out of the house. Percy looked around the table it is just the six of them and Chiron.
'So .. how are we going to go get to New York?'