(A/N) One more opening chapter to the story. If I get more than ten reviews on a chapter I will update again the next day. Other wise the updates will be coming between a week and three days. My chapters are all between 3-5k words. You won't have a shorter chapter than that, you may have a longer chapter, but that is unlikely as well! Please read, review, and enjoy!

The party was great. It really was. My mood is what wasn't great. Despite being sad though I did dance the night away with a small smile on my face. I danced with Thalia despite the ugly looks I received from Artemis, and the other hunters. I may be respected by most of the hunters these days, but that doesn't mean they like it when I dance with one of their own. I danced with most the goddesses including Aphrodite who tried to seduce me into her Palace. If not for Hazel I very well may have been dragged off into the palace of love with an overwhelmingly attractive goddess. I guess life could be worse. I danced with Katie Gardner my friend from the Demeter cabin at Camp Half Blood, Piper, Hazel, and honestly so many girls I can't even remember who I have danced with. The night was coming to an end as a slow song was coming on. Then an unexpected member of the Roman legion approached me. Reyna. She smiled at me and I observed her only for a split second. She looked very beautiful, it made me question if she really was a daughter of Bellona and not Venus. She was wearing a stunning black dress which made her midnight black eyes shine in the moonlight above Olympus. She asked, "Can I have a dance Percy?"

I gave her a weak smile and walked out with her on the dance floor. It was a little awkward for me at first, because it was mostly nothing but couples on the floor. The muses were also playing a rather slow song, and I pray to my father that I wouldn't step on her with such a slow beat going. We danced in silence for a moment before she said, "You know Percy I am really going to be happy to have you at the Roman Camp more."

My expression didn't give away much, but I was genuinely happy that I wasn't going to have to stay at my home in Camp Half Blood. To many good memories with Wise Girl. Not that I wanted to forget them, I just knew it would be painful everyday. I respectfully replied, "I look forward to working with you praetor."

She gave me a sad smile, "Your the last person in all of Olympus who should be treating me with respect Perseus. For gods sake you are the hero Olympus. Slayer of Titans and giants, if anyone should be showing respect it should be me to you."

I didn't say anything for a moment when she sighed. We were really close, and my eyes never left hers. My mom once taught me to dance and she always told me to never take your eyes off your partner. She could clearly see the pain that I was in. She put her head on my chest as we continued to dance. She clearly was upset just looking into my eyes. She said quietly where only I could barely hear her, "I know you miss her Percy. I only knew her for a short period of time and I miss her. She was something special. I hope when you come back to Camp Jupiter you can find a happy life. And maybe someone to spend it with."

The song came to a close. I took my hand off her waist and thanked Poseidon my dance skills were not overly horrible. I became suddenly aware of how close we were together. She blushed deeply and I felt the color go to my cheeks as well. She said, "I will see you soon son of Neptune."

With that she turned around and walked away. My eyes followed her off the dance floor. Then I turned and walked back towards my table. Zeus came on the mic and gave the last message of how great the next few years would be with nothing but peace and prosperity. Oh if we only knew then how wrong he was.

1 year later

One year has blown by fast. One year has come and gone. For One year I have been sitting through these painful meetings. One year ago I lost wise girl. One year I go I was given back my praetor position at Camp Jupiter. One year and I still want to kill Octavion.

I watched the blonde haired legacy of Apollo babel on how we needed more leadership in the senate. I yawned obnoxiously loud getting the attention of the Augur. Octavion spat, "Praetor is their something you wish to say?"

Reyna looked at me with a amused smile curling on her face. I gave her my famous crooked smile then returned my attention to the scowling Octavion, "Octavion, are you trying to challenge me for my spot of Praetor? If that is what you wish, then my friend let us fight for the honor of Rome!"

Octavion paled a ghostly shade of white. I thought I was going to see through his skeleton at any moment. He stuttered out, "No sir, I was just thinking it is high time that someone should be raised to consul of Rome. Lupa has abandoned her spot in order to spend more time with the pact. There are two positions open and I believe the senate should hold an election for just that."

Reyna and I both rolled our eyes. I was about to retort when suddenly the room went dark. It was the middle of the day how is that possible? Suddenly an explosion came in the middle of the room and the God of Shadows stood before us. He shouted, "Perce I need you. My father is fighting him off, I couldn't stop him! He is so powerful!"

I jumped out my chair and ran to my cousin Nico and patted him on the back trying to keep him calm.

I smiled at him grimly, "I defeated our grandfather once, I can do it again, with the assistance of Hades and yourself!"

Nico shook his head in fear, "Not Kronos, Tartarus!"

My eyes widened and the council went into an uproar. I looked back at Reyna and said, "Take care of the camp for me. I will be back...Hopefully."

Before she could protest Nico shadow traveled me to the underworld. I said, "Where is Tartarus? We need Jason and Thanatos down here ASAP!"

Nico shook his head, "Thanatos is MIA, Jason has no power down here. My father was just over there when I left to come get help."

Suddenly a scream let loose, and it sounded like Persephone. Nico grabbed my shoulder and shadow traveled me to Hades Palace where the noise had clearly come from. When we arrived I saw Tartarus walking over Hades limp body and towards Persephone with nothing but lust in his eyes. I drew riptide and charged at the Primordial god. Before I could reach him though he whirled around Spartan kicked me to the ground. Was that a kick? Damn it felt like a bus just plowed straight through me. The god looked like the creature from the band Disturbed. He wore the tunic and his face looked like it was covered in hellfire. I knew this was what fear looked like.

I jumped up and attempted to charge Tartarus once again. This time I dodged his kick and swung at his head. Nico was beside me in a moment attempting to impale Tartarus. He sent a pulse of energy at both of us and roared, "Don't you fools know who I am?"

Suddenly Hades was awake once again. He shouted, "I welcome to you to my domain."

Suddenly Zeus and Poseidon were by our sides. Hades still couldn't get up, but it was nice to have the other two brothers of Kronos on our side. Zeus looked at me, "Percy keep him busy. Your father and I will have to charge some power to send him back to the pit. Without Hades this will be difficult. Nico do what you can to assist Perseus. Daughter get to Olympus NOW!"

At the corner of my eyes I also saw Persephone disappear in a golden flash. Following the orders of my uncle I charged with Nico at my side. I swiped high and Nico swiped low. The god did some kind of corkscrew in between both our blades and managed a right hook to my face and a left kick to Nico's jaw. He flew backwards, and I was in pain, but I refused to give in. I kept swinging and now Tartarus draws his sword that looked to be made out of fire. It was extremely frightening but I held my ground against him. When our swords clashed it was almost as if the fire was a living metal, but I could hear the clash every time they met. Sparks were still flying. I realized the blade had to be some kind of allusion.

I rolled to the left to avoid being impaled, then I shook the palace with a gut churning earthquake. Finally Zeus and Poseidon level their weapons at Tartarus and he laughed, "You have not seen the last of me, nor have you begun to see the power of my family!"

Those were his last words after Zeus and Poseidon fired their weapons on Tartarus. He shattered into a million pieces and the underworld began to shake for only a brief moment.

Suddenly Zeus and Poseidon rushed to their brothers aid. After the war the big three got a long much better than probably in the history of their existence. I don't think it had anything to do that their three most powerful children had all become best friends or anything like that! Oh who am I kidding that's exactly why. We are family, and they were finally reminded of it. On the thought of family Hestia appeared and immediately began to attend to Hades wounds. Zeus and Poseidon gaped at her, when she showed up in Hades domain uninvited! Zeus said, "Sister, why are you here? It is against the ancient laws to enter another's domain without an invitation!"

She gave Zeus a wicked smile that I had never seen from Lady Hestia, "Our brother has issued me a permanent invitation into his domain. After all the family squabbles over the years, I used to be the one who would come and cool our brother off!"

Nico was the only who was smiling now as the other two sons of Kronos gaped at Hestia. After only a minute or so Hades was sitting up scratching the back of his head. He yawned, "Damn, that hurt. Thank you brothers for coming to my aid."

Zeus and Poseidon smiled at their brother. Poseidon said, "It just so happens that Perseus once again has helped the house of Hades. Your son and Perseus fought Tartarus weapon to weapon while we charged up enough power to send him back home."

Lord Hades smiled at me, "I knew I put my blessing in the right faith."

I bowed to Lord Hades deeply. I walked over to Nico and gave him a hug before stepping back and slugging him in the shoulder. He yelped, "What the heck Percy!"

I punched him again, "Three months Di Angelo and not a damn word from you! I talked to Jason more than I talk to you! What wrong with that picture?"

Hades chuckled, "Sorry nephew that was my doings. Nico has been off doing missions for me, as he is my only son you and Nico are the only ones I would trust to do jobs for me. Nico has been in and out of Tartarus collecting recon. Once he realized Tartarus was ready to escape he quickly informed the Olympian council and myself, then went to find you as Tartarus was busting down the gates. So that is truly my bad!"

The brothers of Kronos laughed. Probably at the idea of one of the most powerful deities apologizing to a demigod. Hades didn't comment on it but even he had a small grin on his face.

I then bowed to Lord Zeus and Poseidon for good manners, "My Lords it was a pleasure to serve Olympus once again. Father, I hope Atlantis treats you well? Lord Zeus I know Olympus treats you well as I hear you and Hera are having another child?"

Zeus gave me a smile that lit up half the underworld, "That is correct Perseus. How did you know?"

I gave him a crooked grin, "A certain Goddess of Passion keeps me up to date on the Olympian gossip when her and my cousin stop by for a visit."

Zeus shook his head like the answer was so obvious. Poseidon retorted to my previous statement, "The oceans are restless. I fear that an ancient power is stirring. I pray its Pontus, and not Hydros. Pontus I can convince onto my side and we can be peaceful, if its not then well, how do mortals put it? We are in deep shit!"

I laughed at my father's antics and bowed once again to the two gods, "Father if you ever need help I am only an Iris message away. I must get back to camp though, before people think I have gone off and killed myself. I am sure that the Romans are preparing for war after hearing the word Tartarus!"

I looked at Nico seriously, "We aren't done here. You need to stop by and see me ASAP, because if I have to come down here and find you, our conversation will take place in the pit itself!"

Nico paled in my words and shook his head vigorously in agreement. He knew that the care for my own life was so little that I very well might just do something that crazy. I saluted to my uncles and father and shadow traveled back into the senate room. I knew I hadn't been gone for more than thirty minutes and the council was in an uproar. Reyna was trying to keep control, and when she saw my face she smiled so brightly at me I am pretty sure that her face was going to be hurting later. The whole senate room went silent at my entrance. I looked down at myself and saw ichor on my body, a long with some of my own blood. I blushed because I had forgotten to clean myself up and I knew that Nico and them had to have noticed this. Bastards. I announced, "The primordial God Tartarus sleeps in the pit once again."

I quickly retold the story of our fight and many people stood in awe of my feats. Yes I was getting more and more powerful. Go figure. My care for my own life is low so I am very reckless these days as well. I could see Reyna wanted to smack me, but wouldn't yet do so in front of the senate. I smiled at everyone a little forcefully and said, "Now I don't know about you guys. But I am beat, literally. Now I am going to have to go have dinner in New Rome. If anyone desperately needs me, or has any questions go there to find me! Praetor do you care to join me?"

Reyna smiled at me clearly thankful I was ending this stupid meeting. She nodded and beat her little hammer on the desk, "Meeting adjourned everyone, prepare your cohorts for the war games which are tomorrow. Perseus and I will be serving as referees and battlefield medic. Also Perseus will be back to accepting his 3 on one challenges tomorrow as well. Senate dismissed."

Reyna walked over to me with a frown on her face, "Do we need to take you to the medics first?"

I laughed, "No I am okay seriously. I don't even feel it. I mean he only kicked me, and landed a solid right hook to my face. Lets go get some dinner I am starved Praetor."

I offered my arm to her like a good gentlemen and she laced her hand through it as we walked slowly towards both of our favorite restaurant. Before we could get there though I let go of her hand and walked towards the water fountain drawing water onto me to rid the blood and ichor from my clothes. After only a moment of washing I quickly offered my arm back to Reyna and she shook her head at me as she put her hand through my arm. Walking down the streets of New Rome with Reyna was truly one of the few joys left in my life. We often did this just for fun, or when we had to talk business, or if we just wanted to talk about the past. Over the year she has become my closest friend, and I believe we truly have brought prosperity to the Roman legacy. Sure I miss my Greek friends a lot, but I can't go back there without thinking about her with every step I take. Wise girl is still on my mind all the time, but at least its better here. Here, she died a hero and the Romans honor her, even as a Greek daughter of Athena. There though people still mourn her death and I knew I wouldn't be able to handle something like that.

We arrived at the cafe and ordered our usual, I had some kind of Turkey and bacon sandwich and Reyna had some sandwich with lots of vegetables. I always make the joke, "Do you want some sandwich with those vegetables?"

Then she would always playfully smack me and we would carry on average small talk about the legion. But today she was unusually quiet. I tried not to take note in it, but after we finished eating and she still hadn't said much I decided to break the silence, "Reyna, whats wrong?"

She looked at me sadly, she still barely looked 18 even though she was now like me nearly 21 years old. Though as I watched her she seemed to age. She shook her head, "Its nothing."

I gave her the look and she shrugged, "Seriously Percy I am okay."

I nodded and stood up from the table and through a few drachmas on the table for our tip. Even though you can't use the currency of the gods in a lot of places here, I knew drachmas were good for some other things for nymphs. I offered Reyna my arm once again, as the sun was setting we walked to one of my favorite places in New Rome, the ocean side. Reyna and I had found a spot when we went hiking one time and found this cliff area where it opens up enough to see perfect Ocean view. It only holds enough room to sit two or three people. I grabbed Reyna's hand and shadow traveled us up there.

We took our seats and watched the sun go down slowly. She leaned her head on my shoulder and said, "This take my breath away no matter how many times we see it."

I smiled at her, "It sure is beautiful."

She then picked her head off my shoulder and looked at me seriously, "Do you ever think about, seeing some else? Starting a family? Actually having a care for your life?"

I looked at her sadly, I had a feeling she had been wanting to have this conversation with me for a while. Truth be told, Reyna and I had grown closer than just friends. We would leave camp together secretly at nights to go into the city and do stuff. We would go to dinner with Piper and Jason and just talk about old times and the war. Reyna was like my girlfriend minus the intimate part of it all. I liked Reyna a lot, I just didn't know if I was ready for it again. I sighed, "Look Reyna. I am sorry. You have been the best friend that anyone can ask for. You have been there for me, and I know I have changed. After Tartarus, and after Anna...After Annabeth dying I know I am not the same. Honestly I would love to move on. Its just so painful, because at one point I thought I would be having a family with her, and I would have a care for my life. But its not fair for me to do this to you Reyna. I can't ask you to wait for me."

Reyna fought back the tears and I could see it. I have began to know her well enough I can tell when she is holding back her emotions. I took a deep breath and released it. My father had to me in a vision several nights ago. He told me that no girl would wait forever. Honestly, I want to be Reyna, and I can tell she wants to be with me. I just feel guilty for moving on from Annabeth. My fatal flaw is killing me.

Reyna said, "I just don't want to lose you Percy. You charged into battle with an ancient being that could've flattened you at full power. You didn't know that he was just a figment of that being when you ran to assist Nico and Hades. You could've died. And gods forbid I would've been stuck with Octavion as the other Praetor. Percy I have waited this long for you, a while longer isn't going to hurt me."

Before I could say anything else I heard a voice in my head, "Move on Perseus. Annabeth would want you to. You have not only my blessing, but hers as well. You must live your life while you are still alive, the time of peace may be coming to an end very soon."

I recognized this voice to be Athena. I cursed inwardly knowing what I was going to say, "Reyna. I care about you. I care about you a lot. I know... I know its time to move on. You make me happy. More than I thought anyone else could after Annabeth dying. Forgive me if this isn't right, but I have to make sure."

Before she could question it I pulled her in for a kiss. I thought I would feel guilty, but I didn't. The moment felt magical. The ocean beat on the walls of the cliff in approval. I knew my father was watching over us at this moment. I also saw an owl take off into the sky, I knew I truly had Athena's approval. The kiss was slow and tender. She was shocked at first no doubt, but it was sweet. I pulled away from her and she was beaming. She was clearly speechless and I said, "Yeah, definitely not like kissing a relative, thank the gods."

She looked at me questiongly, "I never doubted my feelings towards you Reyna, I had just prayed that they weren't sibling feelings and actual romantic feelings."

She smiled again, and even though this new time of darkness was upon us the future was bright. She pulled me into another kiss that was shorter, but just as sweet. I knew it was getting late so I stood up up and offered her my hand. I shadow traveled us right in front of her house, but she didn't let go of my hand. She said, "What does this mean?"

A smile crept on my face, "It means we are giving us a shot. As a couple."

She smiled and got on her tip toes and pecked me on the lips, "Goodnight son of Neptune, you aren't getting lucky on our first night as boyfriend and girlfriend."

She grinned at me wickedly as she walked towards her door. I gaped at her not expecting that to be her sly response. I winked at her and shadow traveled right in front of her. She yelped for a second and I pulled her in a tight hug whispering in her ear, "Goodnight daughter of Bellona."

With that I shadow traveled into my own room. This night would be one I wouldn't forget.

(A/N) Let me explain a few things. They only fought a figment of Tartarus. A more violent inpatient side of him. That was not the true primordial fight. The gods are not ready for what is to come and neither are our heroes of Olympus. I couldn't hold long on the PercyXReyna relationship like I had originally planned. My mind works in mysterious ways. Please Review and I hope you enjoyed!

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