Jason really, really hated capture the flag when the hunters were there. Maybe because he was always elected captain. People seemed to think it was freaking hilarious if he went against Thalia. It wasn't. Even he didn't know how many injuries he had obtained by her. The team captain could be Annabeth or even Percy. Scratch that. Percy would kill them all. He would be almost as bad as Leo. Leo as team captain? Jason shuddered at that thought.
Thankfully, Nico had recovered in two weeks. Will was not happy that he had insisted on playing, and Jason knew he would be furious if he found out what Nico planned to do.
Jason still felt a sickening jab of guilt in his stomach when he saw Nico.
"So if we send a huge distraction party where their guard is the strongest and attack with a party of two or three down by the river, we may have a chance. Beware of fart arrows. They are unfortunately not illegal and they are Thalia's absolute favorite to use," Jason explained to the unblinking eyes of the Camp Half-blood team.
"And will we leave a guard?" Clarisse-bless her soul-had come from college in Arizona just for this game. She had been a little put out, to put it mildly, that she was not chosen for team captain.
"Of course we will. The Ares Cabin will be patrolling the border," Jason smiled sweetly. "Will from Apollo will be leading Amanda, Percy, Kayla, Connor, Piper, Mitchell, Miranda, Leo, Katie, Drew, Calypso, Travis and Harley into the north entrance to the woods.
As of right now, we know the flag is being guarded by Thalia armed by a spear and bow. It is located near the shrine of Hera. You will be the distraction party trying moving their attention away from the rest. The group going after the flag will be Nico and Annabeth. Any questions?" Jason pushed his glasses up the bridge of his nose.
"Who's guarding the flag?" Annabeth raised an eyebrow.
"Me, and half the Apollo Cabin," Jason answered.
"And if our plan goes wrong?" Annabeth asked.
"Then we try not to get captured and we meet back here," Jason replied. "Does your invisible cap work?"
"Yes," Annabeth said.
"Distraction team, go now, and I'll send Nico and Annabeth in a little bit," Jason sighed and rubbed his forehead as they dispersed. Annabeth patted him on the back.
"Do you think it will work?" Jason asked her.
"With Percy, Piper and Leo on a mission to distract? My fellow demigod, of course it will work," Annabeth grinned as they heard a distant yell that ended in a high pitch voice crack.
"You can go whenever you see fit," Jason told Annabeth, trusting her judgment over his.
"Nico, now," Annabeth secured her hat, Nico grabbed her around the shoulders and they were off.
Jason swallowed, unsheathing his sword. He was in a ready stance, but he knew it wouldn't be of much help if they were using arrows. He wondered who Thalia would send to get the flag. As far as they knew, the hunters didn't know where they hid their flag. It was up in a tree, hidden by a sparrow's nest. Jason hoped his plan would work, but not only for the victory. He wanted to sleep.
An arrow shot through the air, hitting the tree trunk behind him. A hunter was running towards him, armed with a bow. Jason just glared at her, twisting his sword. He had no idea how to defend himself without a shield. Use his sword to deflect arrows? No, life wasn't always Star Wars, as much as Leo would like it to be.
Suddenly, Annabeth materialized in front of him, holding a red banner. They had won. Finally everything was over. Jason called in his team; the hunter sulked back to Thalia. They all cheered and were happy, all that cliché stuff of winning. Even Thalia slapped him on the back, when she crossed to their border.
The victory was short lived, however. Leo came running up with Percy who was carrying Piper. Jason's heart dropped. Blood covered half her face, and she was deathly pale. Percy shifted her in his arms, and Jason took her from him. Bruises and cuts covered her face, but the real concern was the blood gushing from a long deep gash from her forehead past her ear.
"Will!" Nico yelled to his boyfriend. Will rushed over took a look at Piper, and his face immediately turned grim.
"Take her to the infirmary, I'll be there as soon as I can," Will ordered.
Jason started walking, careful not to jar the unconscious Piper in his arms. Leo trailed behind him, his face contorted in serious concern, which was extremely unusual for Leo. As soon as they got to the infirmary, Jason set his girlfriend gently down on a cot. He bit his lip, trying not to think.
If he started thinking, it would be over.
"Look at me, Jason," Leo turned Jason by his shoulders. Already Leo's thin frame was turning blurry. Tears threatened to drip down his cheeks.
"Let's see," Will entered, Nico trailing behind him. He pulled on a pair of gloves, prodding.
Jason couldn't take it anymore. Everything blurred then went black.
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The gods won't save you now. They'll be your death. Zeus is already trying to kill you. His son, a demigod, possesses the power of Black Lightening. Only he can have that power; his pride won't let anyone else have it.
Beware your father, Jason Grace.
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"Jason," Jason sat up so quickly, he nearly bonked heads with Thalia. He was in Cabin One, Thalia gripping his hand tightly, her electric blue eyes pooled with concern.
"Piper?" He managed to croak.
"That's the reason I woke you up; she's awake and she wants you," Thalia informed him.
Jason hopped out of bed and was scrambling out the door before she was finished speaking. He ran through the strawberry fields and shoved the infirmary door open.
"Where's Piper?" He asked-no demanded- Nico.
"Over there," Nico pointed.
"Pipes," he managed dropping on his knees by her cot. His hand gripped the none-bruised and bloody-side of her face.
"Gods, Jason. You have a grip of steel," Piper glared, and then winced.
"Sorry," he muttered, relaxing a bit. "I just needed…needed to make sure you were real."
"Lightning Boy, I will always be real when you're at my side."
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