Chapter 2: Percy
"Percy! They're already here!" cried Piper.
"How is that possible?" Percy said in shock.
"They're within a mile of the camp! We must hurry!"
"Go get all of the campers ready, now!"
He ran to find Annabeth and Chiron in the Big House. "They're here!"
"How-," Annabeth was cut short.
"Piper's helping assemble everyone right now," Percy told her.
"We are ready to fight," Chiron said. "You have been waiting for them, and now they are here. Why are you panicking, Percy?"
"Jason is our friend. But, now, he is our enemy. I don't know who would even dream of murdering Reyna. It's a disgrace to the Greek world."
"Percy is right," Annabeth said. "We were finally allies with the Romans. The mutual relationship was improving. Now, it's like the Greeks and Romans at war again. It makes me sad to live to see this happen."
"She's right," Percy agreed. "I didn't know that a Greek warrior would do such a thing...I mean, it happened just a few weeks ago, according to Grover, and not one single camper has a said anything."
"What's going to happen when you do find out who killed Reyna?" Annabeth asked.
"I can't ban them from camp, so I'm not clear on what the punishment would be."
"I just can't image who would do such a thing."
"Well you better hurry," Chiron interrupted. "It looks like the Roman camp is right outside the border."
Both Percy and Annabeth ran outside. Sure enough, the Greek campers were suited up in armor, weapons ready. The chariots were lined up. Apollo's cabin was lined up near the stables, while Ares's cabin was in formation in front of the big house. Athena and Hephaestus's cabins were lined together, protecting the climbing wall and the amphitheater. The remaining campers were inside, guarding all necessary areas.
"Where are Tyson and Blackjack when I need them," Percy said to himself in frustration.
"I don't know," Annabeth heard him. "But, Jason is right next to Thalia's tree."
Both Percy and Annabeth stared at Jason with horror. He took the Golden Fleece and threw it to the ground. The Romans charged. The Greeks advanced. Annabeth ran with her weapon and shield. Percy, livid, grabbed Riptide and marched forward to the fight.
The battle began.