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A/N: This follows the BoO ending.

A/N: Will be telling the story from different character P.O.V, also would love some ideas as to what you guys would like to see regarding - Monsters, Gods, Titans, Demigods etc.

I.

DANTE

So.. I guess arguing with Juno, Queen of the Gods wasn't the greatest of ideas.

It was hot. 134 degrees hot. It had had to been over four hours, that or the heat was driving him insane, disfiguring his sense of rationality. Either way, he'd been walking for hours - 134 degrees - in Death Valley. Of course this pleasurable experience wouldn't have been possible without his most beloved goddess Juno, who he had happily exchanged a few kind-hearted words with.

Flashback I

"Dante Rivera; Child of Mars!" Juno roared, her vocals filled with impatient annoyance. "I highly recommend you seize any further commentary towards the subject. My temper can only be pushed aside for so long, and you are nearing edge." Juno's voice had become even more deep, solid, and strong amidst lecturing her underling.

"Please forgive my boisterous demeanor" Dante stood calm, and confident, he wasn't going to simply drop discussion because of godly anger, this was bigger than Juno's potential temper-tantrum, lives were at stake - Roman lives. "However, if we overlook the context within the Sibylline Books many lives will be lost. It doesn't make sense to send the selected few to their demise, because of a pretentious ego, and the inability to admit an insubstantial decision."

Juno, Queen of the Gods, was no different from her sons, daughters, and husband. The Gods were pretentious beings, those who could rarely be of mistake and even so, upon evident error, shroud would be erected toward the subject; a one-sided battle. Usually Dante knew when to silence himself, he'd learned from his mistake of mouthing off to Reyna, Praetor of the Twelfth Legion. This was different, he had to impede upon Juno's hasty approval.

Flashback II

Reyna had begun to read from one of the Sibylline Book's prophecies:

"Travel east follow the aroma of the dead,

Jupiter or Neptune ones inevitable dread,

By blade and brain Romes foe shall fall,

A traitorous kiss will be solvent to all."

"Any suggestions?" Reyna looked up from the book, fixating her attention to the five cohorts and Frank Zhang, the newly-elected praetor. All of which were gathered in the Senate House.

"Uh." Everyone shifted their attention to the new praetor Frank, causing him to quickly gather his thoughts on the matter. "The first line speaks of the dead.." Frank brought his burly hand to his chin, as if hard in thought "Nico.." His voice came to a remorseful whisper. Silence remained until alas broken by Reyna.

"I see. Yes, that does make sense, only a child of Pluto could trace the smell of death, I've witnessed this firsthand months ago on my quest to deliver the Athena Parthenos to Camp Half-blood, with Nico Di Angelo." Reyna seemed to drift into deep thought upon mentioning Nico Di Angelo, expressions of concern dawned upon her brows.

"The second line is rather obvious." A small frown seemed to play on her lips, but quickly subsided as she continued her speech. "Jupiter, and Neptune. Two of the most renowned gods - Jason, and Percy. Two of the most renowned demigods. That is final." Reyna scanned the room for any objections. but came up empty-handed with nods of approval.

"Agreed." Frank blurted. "The last two lines aren't as blatant as the former, but it'd be best to send demigods who possess chemistry with the three mentioned." Frank's tone switched from unsure, to dull and serious.

"Piper, and Annabeth."

"Ditto." A look of relief seemed to pass over Frank's face.

Both praetors quietly discussed upon themselves, then turned toward the five cohorts who were all on the edge of their seats awaiting the praetor's conclusion. Reyna stepped forward.

"Thanks to the harpy, Ella we've been able to slowly, but surely reconstruct the Sibylline Book's contexts, this is the first prophecy of Rome we've been able to complete as of current, and we'll be taking initiative immediately!" The five cohorts began to cheer in excitement, chanting things like: "For Rome!", "Twelfth Legion Fuliminata!", and "I'm hungry!"

"Silence!" The audience's cheers dimmed, and Reyna's subtle smile faded, as she continued her speech. "We've chosen five demigods to partake in this dangerous quest: Nico Di Angelo, Jason Grace, Percy Jackson, Piper Mclean, and Annabeth Chase." Reyna paused, letting out a sigh of sorrow. "The blessing of Juno shall be placed upon this prophecy, and those who've been chosen to partake on its journey." Reyna paused a short moment before continuing on.

"Also! The mess hall will be opened shortly, and thank you all for your cooperation on this matter. Dismissed!" The audience quickly scurried out, at the mention of opening the mess hall, trampling and cussing against one another.

Frank stepped forward, putting his hand on Reyna's shoulder. "It'll be alright, those five are the toughest guys, and girls we know, especially Percy. There is no need to worry."

Reyna glanced at him with a gleam of hope "Yeah.. You're right." Her concede rather reluctant.

"Let's go get Juno's blessing, then grab some food." Frank quickly exited the Senate House, Reyna sluggishly followed her colleague's actions.

After the prophetic ceremony, Dante had lingered behind to further discuss the Sibylline Book's context with Reyna. Though it wasn't his place to directly discuss the matter, as he was merely a legionnaire - two years of service - he'd thrown such trivial affairs aside, approaching his higher-up before she could exit the Senate House, and began to voice his thoughts. Dante's premise had been foreclosed out of what seemed like wavering resolve.

"Dante Rivera, legionnaire of the fourth cohort, the decision has already been discussed." Reyna's voice faltered, still unsure if it was the right call. "The last two lines of the prophecy are to obscure, examination of the context to produce a sound resolution could take days, weeks time we do not have. You w-"

"I'd gladly put my life on the line for the cause. For Rome's prosperity." He was serious, Lupa had taken him in long ago - an orphan, lost, and hopeless with no cause or sense of morality. The wolf-goddess had instructed, and nurtured him as if he were her own, that was a debt he could never repay, bar absolute loyalty to Rome, and it's well-being.

"Selfish-ignorance!" Reyna's emotions had gotten the better of her, she'd begun to hit a column of stone causing small craters to emerge where her fist struck. "Do you not realize the current predicament we are all in?" Her eyes brimmed with anger "this isn't just about you son of Mars! No, think about the entirety of your rash consensus, you'd throw away your own life; resources we need, over foolish uncertainty?!" She turned her back to Dante, beginning to exit the Senate House.

"You are not to interfere. That's an order Rivera."

"But isn't that what us Romans do?" Dante called back, more-so a statement, than a question. "I'm putting my life on the line for what I hold dear, the Twelfth Legion is family and I'd do anything for my lineage. Throwing away my life for the greater good of Rome, as well my families safety is instinctive. Asking for anything less would be an insult to my character, and Roman ancestry!"

Reyna stopped, turning her head to glance at her subordinate. "Go against my orders, and prosecution from the legion will be imminent."

Dante balled up his fist, sternly placing it over his heart in a salute manor. "With this revelation praetor Reyna, I hereby relinquish my position within the Twelfth Legion. I, Dante Rivera resign, and drop all of my previous ties for the greater good, and the prosperity of Camp Jupiter - The Twelfth Legion Fuliminata!" Reyna didn't move, she gazed at Dante with an emotionless expression. She began to open her mouth to speak, but was intercepted by Dante's own voice.

"Goodbye, praetor." He took to his departure, exiting the Senate House. Juno was his last, and only hope.

End of Flashback II

Flashback I

Juno's eyes raged with displeasure at Dante's remarks. "You dare provoke the Queen of the Gods with such vanity?! Do you not realize the circumstance you've just insinuated mortal?!" Juno glowed a faint goldish-white, symbolizing her utmost vexation for the demigod before her. Dante shielded his eyes, he'd heard godly forms could destroy anything. Demigods, and monsters-alike, with just a glimpse.

"Please, put aside your emotions!" Dante shouted, Juno's aura filled the area, creating loud vibrations making it hard to be heard. "By blade and brain" Dante began to iterate the prophecy "Rome's foe shall fall. The context is too discreet, but I believe the context has to be referring to a child of Mars, and Minerva!" Juno was beyond the point of reason, her boundaries had been pushed to their extremities. Her voice resonated all around Dante.

"Child of Mars! Your defiance is impeccable! Not only have you insulted the Queen of the Gods, but you've slandered my judgement regarding the prophecy! You speak of prosperity for Rome, yet you clearly disobey given orders from your higher-rankings. Dante Rivera, you are an incompetent mortal who is nothing, but a hindrance. I banish you from Camp Jupiter - The Twelfth Legion - From Rome and bestow upon you a slow, painful demise in the Valley of the Deceased! Begone filth!"

Before Dante could rebut, a light engulfed his entirety, a sensation of warmth - the bad kind of warmth - passed over him introducing him to a self-induced coma. His eyes rolled back, he had become a captive to darkness.

End of Flashback I

A/N: What did everyone think so far? Chapter One was simply to recap on things that happened leading up to Dante's sudden appearance within Death Valley, hence why the long flashback entry. I hope everyone enjoyed Ch. I, because I really enjoyed writing it. ^_^

A/N: Ch. II will be from Percy's P.O.V