Okay, guys. I'm going to try something that is significantly different from my other fanfics. (Well, not really. But it is cool!) I only said it was different because it involves another sort of theme. I'm not trying to copy anybody else's idea or anything, but I haven't seen anything like this on the PJO FF boards, so...yeah. Keep in mind how Leo looks, and is generally just, like Sammy, and how Sammy wanted to go into WW2. Alright...HAPPY READING!

DISCLAIMER: I'm pretty sure that I'm not Rick Riordan. Thing is, I would definitely have Jason die of unnatural causes in the Mark of Athena. Sorry, peeps. (I don't really call people peeps. It's just a fun word!)

Prologue (Yes, it's a prologue. A very long prologue, but still a prologue.):

Piper's P.O.V.

I looked around at the gathered amphitheater, where demigods as far as the eye could see were sitting in a circle around the bonfire. I found Leo's face under the Hephaestus banner and smiled.

Leo had been a better friend than I could've asked for the past couple days. When we got back from our big quest on the Argo II, I was really excited that we actually lived. Honestly, it came as a surprise for all of us. Jason, however, realized that his love for me wasn't there anymore. His focus turned to Reyna, and he stayed at the Legion Camp. We hardly ever even Iris-messaged anymore. Therefore, I started to hang out more with Leo. He had managed to not change in the slightest when we came back. Same impatient, ADHD, all-around psychotic Leo. However, he had become the only person who knew how to cheer me up. So on those days when Clarisse "accidentally" grazed my arm/shoulder/shin with her spear, he would take me to Bunker Nine, and we would talk for hours. He always had at least one joke to crack (even though I didn't really find them funny), and I laughed because his crazy grin always appeared afterwards. Some days, all I had to do was think of him to smile.

Suddenly, I returned my attention to Chiron, seeing as he was talking. "Now that our prophecy is complete, there are other matters to discuss. The dark forces have refused to back down, and we, therefore, must fight back. Because no new prophecy has been introduced, we must only ask for volunteer demigods to fight in this war."

There was chatter amongst the crowd, who was uncertain. "I thought this stuff was over! I mean, can't we just ignore all this? They'll back down eventually!" someone from the Apollo cabin shouted.

Chiron looked at the camper sadly, like he wished this was true. "These dark forces are planning on attacking the camp, which is why we must meet them halfway through their journey and stand ground. I'm sorry, but there is no other way. We must fight back. Now, anyone who would be so kind to volunteer, please come down to the bonfire at this moment."

There was a bit a stirring amongst the crowd, and a few campers got up, and sat back down. Soon, the small bit of chaos had ended and there was a line of campers who would go into the war. I scanned the line, taking note of who would go. All the Apollo kids would be there (probably as doctors), all the Ares kids (no surprise), a few Athena kids (including Annabeth), Percy Jackson (again, no surprise), and...Leo?

I wanted to scream at him, yell out that Leo was only joking. But I found myself speechless and unmoving while Chiron said, "Alright. You are all dismissed. Everyone who is going into the war is required to go pack. We leave at six o'clock a.m. tomorrow."

All the campers slowing started shuffling their way out of the amphitheater. When I got out, I quickly ran to Cabin Nine. The bright green trees, the sparkling lake, and the sunset seemed too cruel for the moment. I scowled and sprinted faster. When I got there, I opened the door hastily, and saw Leo already dressed in his military uniform, packing his bag. He looked up at me with his warm brown eyes.

"Hey, Pipes," Leo grinned.

I wanted to cry. "Valdez, you are not going into war! Never in a million years!" I nearly screamed.

He looked startled, as if not expecting my reaction. "Yes, I am going. Now calm down, beauty queen. Don't get all worked up. It's just a war."

I glared at him dangerously. "Just a war? Just a war! You have to be kidding me! You could die, Leo!"

He rolled his eyes. "I'm not gonna die. I promise. Plus, if I do, you still have Jason-"

"No I don't! Do you not remember? He abandoned us for his Legion Camp buddies! And he might be going into the war too, for all we know!"

"Jason isn't going into the war. I Iris-messaged him a few minutes ago to ask. He told me himself."

"He so much as answered you? Gee, maybe I shouldn't be surprised! You two are still pals even thought he won't talk to me!"

Leo stared at me. "Piper, he didn't answer me either. I just took a chance tonight, and he actually answered. That's not my fault!"

I started to tear up, and Leo was quick to sit me down on his bed. He put his arm around me, awkwardly. "What am I supposed to do, Leo? I won't have you. If I don't have you, then what am I supposed to do?"

He opened his mouth and closed it a couple times, much like a fish. "Well...I...I think...um, you could," he stuttered, and finally gave up on giving advice. "Look, Pipes. I don't know what you're supposed to do. But why would you care about me anyway?"

I stared at him with wide eyes. "Oh my gods... You're the biggest vlacus in Camp Half-Blood! You don't know? Jeez, this just proves that you're a clueless idiot!" I yelled at him. He flinched at the words, but I didn't care. Had he not noticed what he had done this entire year?

I left him on the bed speechless, and sprinted to my cabin. I slammed the door to the Aphrodite Cabin, trudged to my bed, and screamed into my pillow. Sometimes I really hated boys. I soon drifted to sleep, not even realizing it.

*Leo Valdez had to leave before she woke up, and therefore never said goodbye to her.*

…Time Lapse (about a week)...

All of the head counselors were sitting around the tennis table, waiting for updates on the war from Chiron. Jake Mason was sitting at the table in place of Leo, and the Ares and Apollo seats were vacant. Chiron looked around the table. His sad eyes lingered on me for a moment, as if he was dreading to tell me some kind of bad news.

I hadn't been well after Leo left. I almost never smiled anymore. Without his humor and cheerfulness, the whole camp was happiness-deprived.

Chiron took a deep breath, and started with the news. "We have been doing well in the war, and it should be over soon-"

Everybody around the table breathed a sigh of relief and started chatting loudly amongst themselves.

Chiron tried to talk again, but his words were blocked out by the other campers.

"Shut up, guys!" I yelled.

"Thank you," Chiron told me. "Now, back to what I was talking about. The war should be over soon, however, as of today, Leo Valdez, head counselor of Cabin Nine, has been reported as missing in action."

My entire world was ripped from my soul as Chiron said those words.

Alright guys! REVIEW! ...or else… (Sorry it's so short, but it's a prologue! I mean, hey!)