So I'm hoping to wrap this up soon as I've got a lot of multichaptered fics that I need to finish and I kinda want to write new stuff and idk yeah. Probably a few more chapters.

Piper awkwardly adjusted her new found clothes, if you could even call them that. Why they'd been able to find lingerie in the house, she didn't even want to know. But after a search she and Annabeth had found a wardrobe full of skimpy outfits.

The air was cool against her bare skin and Piper tugged at the lacy bra, trying to somehow make it cover more skin. That wasn't working. "'Beth, this can't be necessary at all."

Annabeth emerged from the closet, fabric draped across her arm. She looked away from Piper, a faint blush staining her cheeks. "If you're going to seduce Reyna, you need to look the part. Besides, you look great. Don't worry."

Piper picked up the scarf and draped it around her neck. It made her feel slightly better but the amount of skin shown was making her uncomfortable. She knew that if this was going to work, she'd need to go all out. But even so, that didn't mean she was exactly happy doing it.

She gazed at herself in the mirror, scanning her body up and down. True, she wasn't ugly, quite the opposite really. She could understand that she was attractive. It just… wasn't her in any way.

Annabeth came up behind her, holding a silky robe. "This might make you feel better."

Her friend stepped towards her and though she didn't stop, Piper could see physical reaction coming near her with the scarf did. She could see the thoughts whirring around in her head, thoughts that Annabeth probably was trying not to think at all.

Piper took the robe and slid it over her shoulders, thankful for the warmth and the coverage. She looked back at the mirror.

"Is this even going to work?" she muttered.

Because if it didn't, the praetor was just going to laugh at her and besides the embarrassment, the consequences wouldn't be so great. For truing to escape who knew what she'd do? They were still alive. Though the reasons were unknown, Reyna certainly wanted something from the two of them. But that didn't mean she'd need both of them.

"I believe you can do it," Annabeth breathed from behind her. "For everyone's sake. And ours."

Piper sighed. Talk about pressure. She wondered what the others were doing, where they were being kept. If they were even still here. Also where Percy and Jason were. The boys weren't due back for a while. Though they probably wouldn't be much help in the figuring-out-what-is-going-on aspect, it would help to have some muscle power if anything.

Piper turned around to look at Annabeth. Beautiful grey eyes were watching her carefully, a guarded shield hiding the feelings within. Annabeth smiled at her.

"It's not just me who should be nervous," Piper smiled. "You're going to have to sneak past all the Camp Jupiter guards. Without being caught. You think you can do it?"

Annabeth chuckled. "I've faced worse than demigods," she reassured her. "This will be easy compared to the Titans."

Piper didn't have any disbelief in that statement. She'd heard tales of everything her friend had gone through and faced. Even falling into Tartarus… sneaking by the guards was nothing.

Piper leaned up to kiss her on the cheek. It was impulse, she couldn't stop herself. Annabeth flushed red and let out an awkward squeak. It was just the scarf, it had to be.

Piper grinned. "Good luck anyway."

Annabeth touched her cheek, looking skirtish. "You too." They parted quickly, Annabeth looking so embarrassed. Piper mainly attributed it to the scarf's magic.

Piper settled in a room of the hallway of the entrance, nervously tapping her hand against her leg. Annabeth was hiding somewhere near the door. How long they'd wait they weren't sure. But eventually, Reyna would have to come back. They had something she needed.

Anxious minutes turned into hours and Piper felt herself falling asleep on the couch. Eventually she did fall asleep without even realising. Her dreams were dark and clouded, no clear image coming out to meet her. But things, creatures twisted in the shadows. Stalking her, wanting to hurt her, tearing into her.

When she opened her eyes she realised she hadn't woken up naturally. She been woken up by someone entering the house. The door closed and footsteps made their way down the hall.

"Girls! Guess who's back?" Reyna's voice clearly swept down the hall.

Piper sat up, rolling her shoulders. Now her part came. She was ready, she could do this.

"Ah Piper! There you are! I-!"

The praetor walked into the room, a grin plastered on her face. She was dressed still in her toga, the golden crown on her head glinting in the light. Still as beautiful as ever.

But she faltered when she saw her. Piper lay on the couch, scarf draped across her shoulder. Her legs were kicked up behind her and Piper gave her her flirtiest smile. Reyna started to stutter in confusion.

"What…? Pi-...! I..."

Piper rose off the couch and prowled across to Reyna, biting her lip. The closer she got, the stronger the effect of the magic was. Reyna cleared her throat, obviously trying to focus.

"Hey," Piper purred, running a hand down Reyna's cheek. "Come here."

She poured all the charmspeak she could into that command and for a second, she thought it hadn't worked. But a muscle in Reyna's jaw jumped and she followed her obediently. Taking the praetor's hand she pulled her back to the couch.

She sat her down on it, though Reyna was clearly trying to fight off her magic. Piper flicked her hair back over her shoulder and settled down so she was straddling her. Reyna's eyes were dark but there was something in them. But when Piper leaned down she could see a circle of blue in her left eye. It was pulsing, as if trying to fight something.

"Excuse me… what-?! Piper!"

Piper shrugged the robe off her shoulders and the reaction it got out of Reyna was gold, even for the situation. The dark haired girl let out a shaky exhale and ran her eyes up and down her body.

Whatever she'd come in for had been long forgotten and the scarf was working wonders. Reyna's hands settled on her hips, touch cautious.

Piper rested her elbows on the woman's shoulders, securely pushing her back into the couch. Reyna stared up at her, the blue circle shuddering within her eye. It was getting smaller, weaker.

"Like what you see?" Piper licked her lips.

The blue vanished from her eye and Reyna's head snapped back. When she looked back down her expression was different. "Piper…"

Reyna was back. The real Reyna was sitting in front of her. But for only a few seconds. Suddenly the blue was back and it surged again, pulsing brugtly against the brown.

Reyna's face twisted, something within her fighting with itself. It was now or never to spark the fire between them. Piper reached to cup her face and leaned down. The praetor paused, seeming to struggle.

"Kiss me," Piper exhaled.

Reyna's hands tightened on her waist and the blue vanished completely. Somehow, for some reason, Piper was managing to break the hold the creature had on Reyna.

Reyna kissed her, strong and passionate and Piper didn't hesitate to respond. She pressed her back into the couch, a thumb brushing along her jaw. Reyna lifted her up and spun them around so they were lying across the couch. The praetor settled on top of her, lips never leaving her.

Piper ran her hand along her neck, encouraging, keeping her on her. Teeth nipped at her lower lip before tugging it completely and she let out a low groan.

Now not gonna lie but Piper was intensely attracted to Reyna. Ever since they'd met she'd couldn't stop gazing at those strong legs, that beautiful face, her muscles, her everything. She was stunning. So even if this was to try and save the camp, she was enjoying this.

Reyna broke away from her, gasping. She gazed down at Piper, the blue flickering in her eye. "Piper…! I can't… I can't keep fighting this… it's too strong, it's got me…" There was strain across her face.

Piper cupped her cheek. "Just relax," she breathed. "Relax and stay with me…"

She pressed her forehead against Reyna's and exhaled. She could felt her breath, hot and panting against her lips. Piper ran a hand into her hair, steadying her breath. Reyna was trembling beneath her fingers.

"We just need time."

Reyna shuddered but leaned down to kiss her again.

However long they'd do this for, Piper would do it. She would use all her power and the magic to hold Reyna's gaze in her own. It was helping the praetor fight off whatever was controlling her. Why, she didn't know.

But they kept kissing, kept moving together. Keeping whatever was holding her mind captive at bay.