Chapter One

They all heard it. The screams of both the dying and the living, swords clashing together, explosions that were heard miles away shook the ground and crackles of lightning were heard from a distance but not a cloud in site. These were the sounds of war. Percy Jackson knew what it was like to be in a war. Knew what it was like to be a hero, to have come face to face with the most dangerous creatures in the mythical world, to have his name spoken through the lips of the gods. He was part of the seven the seven that defeated Gaea and put her back to her lifetime of sleep.

By that was nineteen years ago. Now he was married to the girl who stood by his side since he was twelve and has two sons and a daughter, all but the oldest son carried the gift of the gods. All he could think about was getting back home and seeing them one last time. Soon, Percy thought of the promise he gave to his children after living them in his mom's care, I am coming home.

From the view he sat on Blackjack Percy could look upon his army of demigods both Roman and Greek alike. Familiar faces appeared in the crowd but they all had the same look on their face. The look of fear. Percy felt Annabeth slide her hand into his own and grip it tightly. Struggling all he could not to let out a scream Percy turned to her and gave her the "everything's alright" smile, one that she knew particular well. She smiled as will seeing right through his act and so she loosened up. They stared at each other for a moment, almost having a psychic conversation. From the corner of Percy's eyes he could see Nico Di Anglo shifting uncomfortably on his demon horse.

"…Percy…Annabeth…Nico…can…can you hear me?" There was static on the intercom but the voice was sill recognizable. Percy pressed down on his ear.

"Leo?" Percy responded.

"The one and only." Leo said. Percy smiled knowing how Leo can turn a scary, fearful moment into a laughable, happy moment. But Percy's smile fade realizing how many years it was since the last time he saw Leo and the others.

"Leo, what's your position?" Annabeth asked.

"Flying over the city on Festus above the clouds. But don't worry, There are winged demons here keeping me company. I've got the party under control."

"Do you have any information about the others?"

"No, our connection was lost when during the battle. I know that Frank and hazel's army are battling on the Manhattan Bridge. Piper and Reyna's army have accomplished destroying the Lincoln tunnel and Jason's army… Oh gods!"

There was a moment of silence.

"Leo?" Percy said "Valdez, are you their?"

"Sorry," Leo said "not sure if I can hold it much longer."

"What about Jason's army?" Nico said jumping into the conversation.

"Their down. Giants are coming over the Ed Koch Queensberry Bridge. There were more monsters than we thought released when the doors of Hell were opened. I'll try to buy you some time but be ready." And the connection was lost. Silent overcame the three demigods as they looked to the sky seeing a big bronze gleaming dragon dive down from the clouds and headed towards the bridge, and a smile appeared on their faces. It was Festus and one of the prophesied seven, Leo Valdez.

Percy looked at Nico and saw his hands shaking as they griped the leather rope to his demon horse. "Nico are you okay?" Percy asked.

"Will, Will Solace, he was selected into Jason's army." Nico said "he's not dead. He-he can't be."

Nico's breathing quicken, his hands turned white from the squeezing the rope too hard. Percy realized these weren't the signs of sadness; they were the rising emotion of anger. Percy remembered what Reyna had told him after the last war when Nico was this mad. He sent a guy to the underworld with a single flick of a hand. Percy grabbed his arm and held it tight.

"Calm down Nico." Percy whispered "Don't do this here, not now." Nico looked into Percy's eyes. "I don't need your help Percy Jackson." Nico spitted out his name like he was disgusted with it. He snatched his arm away from Percy. This time Percy was mad. "Look-" he began to say but was interrupted by the galloping sound of a horse. Everyone was silent and looked forward down the street to see a dark gray Ventus and its one golden wearing armored passenger raced down the street. The horse stopped five feet away from Blackjack. Percy pulled out Riptide and uncapped it unleashing a 3 feet Celestial Bronze sword. He pointed it at the man as he climbed of his horse unsure to trust this solider. Percy noticed the picture of an eagle with the words SPQR imprinted on the chest of the armor.

"Halt," Percy said "or I'll make sure this sword goes through chest." Percy saw Annabeth move her had slowly to her dagger feeling the dark vibes coming from the solider as well. The man moved his hands to his helmet. "What are you-" he took his helmet off and Percy froze. After all these years his blond short cropped hair and handsome electric blue eyes had stayed the same after all these years. Whispers stirred from the demigods behind him but of course Percy knew this man well as he was the son of Neptune: The demigod known to have run back and forth to different camps making sure all the gods are known. Part of the seven to have sent Gaea asleep again. "Percy Jackson," Jason Grace said. "You are really bad at threats." Percy gave a big smile ignoring the scent of darkness close by. Jason hoped back on his horse and looked at Nico.

"Will Solace, is he…" Nico began to ask but not able fully ask the question. Jason nods his head. "I 'am sorry Nico. Will died as a hero, risking his own life to save mine." Nico looked down tears streaming down his face rage burn in his eyes. The battle cry of the giants echoed in the ears of Percy's army. Percy looked up to see an army of giants twenty feet away. "Their here." Jason said putting his helmet on his head. "Looks like Leo's distraction weren't enough."

"Get in formation." Percy shouted turning to face his army and Jason copied shouting in Roman. "Nineteen years ago Greeks and Romans denied their destiny to fight each other and came together destroying to their enemies. Today we are here again to do the same." They shouted, cheering as their adrenal kicked in. "If we die here today," Annabeth yelled "we shall die here as hero's!" They shouted again. "Let's send them back to hell." Percy said holding up Riptide. Everyone pulled out their swords. Nico pulled out his three foot black Stygian iron sword (that thing still gave him the creeps). Annabeth unsheathed her Drakon bone sword bring back memories of his adventure in the Tartarus. Percy turned toward the army of giants that were now running straight towards the demigods. "Remember the mission, Protect mount Olympus. Do not let them get pass you." Percy looked at Annabeth wanting to kiss her, tell her he loved her but knowing it was all too soon. He gave her a wink. "Charge!" He shouted and the battle began.