JASON
' Where are they going ? ' Reyna asked Percy .
Percy looked over Jason's shoulder Leo and Hazel walking towards the hill . He looked at Reyna and sighed .
' New Orleans . Seventy years ago . World War II . '
' What ? ' Reyna asked shocked .
Percy turned and grabbed Frank's arm who seemed ready to turn into a bird and follow the other two .
' She owes him man , don't intervene . '
Frank shot him an angry look but relaxed .
' You 're right ' he said . He looked at each one of the rest separately , then at the ground .
' We need to go somewhere more isolated ' he whispered .
' The praetors' cabins . At least , if you haven't changed the decoration ' Jason pointed out .
Reyna cracked a smile and looked at Jason .
' I think you 'll find there the redemption you seek '
' You aren't going anywhere ' someone barked . Jason turned to see Octavian. Alright , he knew that he would have to see some old enemies too but he hoped that this would happen later .
' My greetings Mr. Grace . I hope you are here to claim your rightful position. It's good to have you back , you know . We don't need any Greek traitors . '
' That's enough ' Jason said , seeing that Percy was half a step before knocking Octavian on the ground . That was exactly what this ass wanted .
' You haven't changed much ' Jason said .
Octavian's eyes darkened at once . Then he smiled .
' I 'll consider that a compliment . '
' Should you now ? ' Jason taunted . ' You little intolerant boy . He is your superior , now . Learn some respect . Anyway what do you want ? '
Octavian's smile faded . He licked his lips . Then turned over Percy and Reyna.
' You let them enter our territory without letting me judge whether or not they are enemies ' . He instantly shot a hateful look at Annabeth and Piper . ' But as it seems , it should be enough to know that Mr. Jackson here our savor has again into his hug , his chick ' .
That was obviously something that Percy didn't stand . He advanced towards Octavian and raised his hand .
' No need for violence . I can take care of that ' Piper said with confidence . Percy stepped instantly back , a bit confused . He looked at Piper but she winked at him .
Octavian laughed . ' Beauty is no weapon , Venus spout ' .
' You sure ? ' Piper asked innocently . ' But , I ' m more than beauty ' .
She smiled at Octavian and started talking .
' We very much appreciate your help but we want to talk so … could you leave ? ' . Octavian turned to leave at once , then looked at Piper scared and tried to speak . Piper raised her finger and touched his lips . ' Like now ? ' . He almost ran away .
Reyna smiled . ' That was amazing . Come on I' ll take you at the praetor's cabins .
When Jason entered his old cabin , he felt like a big pile of socks . Still and happy .
He looked Percy surprised but the son of Poseidon smiled at him with joy .
' You didn't move my stuff ? '
' Should I ? '
Jason returned the smile and went straight to his bed . He fell right into it and sighed happily . Piper rolled her eyes and laughed .
' You are so unprofessional ' Annabeth said .
' Oh come on . I mean everything is here . My things , my posters , my clothes , my TV and my PS3 , also . This is just amazing '
Jason looked at Percy and said
' Thanks '
Percy nodded and winked at Annabeth . She smiled and turned over Reyna .
' Shouldn't we return to the matter ? '
' Thank you ' Reyna said relieved . ' One of you should explain ' she pointed out while looking at Percy and Frank .
' Frank Zhang , the stage is yours ' Percy announced while moving right .
Frank smiled nervously and scratched his forehead with tension .
' Alright . I don't know exactly how to put this , it's a bit complicated ' he started . He cracked a smile . ' Hazel should be kinda dead . Yeah , I know ' he said , noticing Reyna's expression ' she is up the hill with this Valdez guy but she died round seventy years ago delaying Gaea's ascension and as it seems Sammy – emm sorry Leo came back sixteen or so years ago ' .
' Woho ' Jason shouted while getting up ' what the hell are you talking about ? '
' It's true ' Percy intervened . ' When Sammy died , the curse that ruled Hazel's soul had already created a bond between them because she … loved him . Sammy went to Elysium and chose rebirth … but he came back with the same form so that they could meet again . Nico di Angelo took Hazel and brought her back to life so that the seven should be brought together .
But Leo was now born as a Vulcan's son . He is also part of the prophecy . It's time . '
Percy shot a sad look over Frank . ' Sorry bro the Fates are pretty harsh . '
' If this is actually true , then her mother is brought back , too . ' Annabeth said .
' We don't know that ' Frank said .
' What is Hazel's curse ? ' Piper asked .
' She can summon diamonds and all this and until recently she had painful blackouts-flashbacks . Back to her old life … she can take anyone with her . That's where they are going right now . Back where everything started '
' Creepy ' Annabeth commented .
' True ' Percy said .
They remained silent for some moments . Percy was wandering round the room while Frank remained silent in a corner . They were just giving them the time to understand everything . Good fellows .
' OOUAOU ' Percy shouted . 'You have Assasins Creed ? ' he asked
Jason smiled . ' Of course ' .
' Bloody amazing , man ' .
' Thanks . Eh, do you want to pl… '
' Crap ' Annabeth whispered .
' What ? ' Frank and Reyna asked in the same time .
' Shit, shit, shit '
' What is it ? '
' Hazel delayed Gaea's ascension , right ? '
' Yes ' Percy said . ' But … '
' Then ' Annabeth intervened . ' They are returning in a world that Gaea is the … '
' … chief ' Piper finished .
Before they knew , they were out of the room running towards the hills that the temples of the gods remained unaffected. They crossed the pavilion and more memories flushed violently into Jason's head . Relaxing with Dakota , hiding from Bobby with two Cool-Aids , who's only purpose was to defeat him , laughing with Gwen after the dangerous war games , laughing hysterically when Reyna was playing her tricks at Bobby , talking with Hazel , trying to understand the burden she sustained . All this reminded him of better times . And suddenly he felt like to hang around with Gwen and Reyna , have some fights with Bobby and tease Dakota about his addiction . He craved for his old life .
They reached the temples after two minutes . A black wild figure stood in front of Hazel and Leo who were asleep , lying in the ground .The she-wolf looked at them and her sad expression was obvious .
' Impossible ' Percy shouted . ' You don't intervene ' he continued looking Lupa scared .
The she-wolf looked at Percy and then turned over Jason who bowed .
' You made it ' Lupa said fiercely . ' But the real challenge rests ahead . If you don't act quickly , you shall lose them ' she continued while gesturing over Hazel and Leo . ' And all your efforts will reduce to vanity . Go , now , sons of the eldest gods . Before it's too late ' .
' Why can't we just go all together as a team ? ' Frank protested .
' Your team will bond only if its leaders recognize its' other worth . '
' But , my lady ' Piper started . ' It should be possible to go all together . The odds are better that way ' .
' No ' Lupa growled . ' Don't you see it , child of Greece ? They entered the world together , holding hands . Two more hands free . But then , the chain breaks . Noone else can enter the world . Either the four return or merely the three rest . Good luck . And save that boy . He has lost his mind . '
The she-wolf left without glancing over them , not even once . Jason looked at Percy who grinned and said
' Come on , man . It's hightime we learnt how to work together . '
Jason nodded uneasily and said
' On your mark . '
Percy approached Hazel while Jason Leo . He turned over him and counted
' One , two , three ! '
Jason caught Leo's hand and instantly felt himself collapsing .
Come on , admit it ! You liked that chapter ! Finally the first mission! Jason and Percy will have to work together ! We 'll see guys ! Thank you ! Jason might crave his old life , well I crave for some reviews ! Hit me with some brilliant ideas ! I need some inspiration ! See you soon ! Until then … I am Cook !
