JASON

Jason had no idea how today would turn out. The Argo II sailed over ancient Greece. Today was their final battle against Gaea. The prophecy would be understood. It was August 1st.

The ship was quiet. Piper was at Jason's side. They held hands, and smiled at each other. Hazel was busy comforting Frank, making sure that he didn't freak out and turn into a random animal. Nico was below deck, undoubtedly alone. Leo was steering the ship, his hands shaking madly. Percy and Annabeth were looking out to the sea below, sharing quiet words with each other.

Reyna and Coach Hedge stayed at camp once they brought the Athena statue, but Nico shadow traveled back to the ship in time for today.

Eventually, Percy turned around and said, "I want you all to know that whatever happens today, remember that all of you guys are great, and we are inseparable. I am honored to have known you all."

"It sounds like you're making a goodbye speech," added Leo with a grin. The grin faded almost immediately, realizing what he just said. His hands were still shaking.

Percy muttered something under his breath, but Jason couldn't make it out. Before Jason could ask what Percy had said, an arrow flew past his ear. He yelped in surprise.

"Oh my gods! Jason, are you okay? Did it hit you? How—," Piper was cut off by Nico who had come onto the deck.

"The monsters are attacking. It's time. TAKE YOUR POSITIONS!"

Everyone got into their battle positions as the Argo II descended towards the land. More arrows came, but these monsters didn't have very good aim. Leo pulled out little vials of Greek Fire from his tool belt, and threw them at the enemy. Monsters everywhere were trying to run away, but they were too slow. The fire exploded, and there were lots of clouds of dust. But more monsters came.

Once the Argo II landed, the demigods attacked. They were outnumbered, by a lot, until Nico summoned the dead, and Jason summoned lightning. More monsters fell by the minute, and Jason thought, we can actually win, it's possible!

Once it seemed that most of the monsters were becoming dust piles, something hard hit Jason in the head, and he was out.