Disclaimer: I do not own PJO or HoO. Only plot and OCs.

Third POV

It was a peaceful day at Camp Half-Blood. The Stoll brothers running from Clarisse because of their successful prank. Satyrs and the children of Demeter are tending the strawberry fields. The Apollo children are practicing archery and learn more medicine practices. Ares children spared with each other and other learners. Aphrodite children flirted, checked their make-up, or trained other for mounted cavalry with Roman eagles as a new addition for healers and children of magic such as Hecate and mist users. Friendly small dragons are also added to the mounted cavalry to be fierce and known to pierce defenses and spreading terror in the battlefields.

Many changes had happened over the years since Percy Jackson was 'exiled'.

Both children of Hecate and Apollo discovered a new way to heal by instilling healing magic and the blessing of Hecate, Apollo, and Hestia to completely heal wounds and cures for the most lethal poisons, even the petrification from Medusa.

Many demigods signed themselves to battle classes. Hermes children and other agile, mischievous fighters assigned themselves to be looters that steal any essential items needed for stockpiling in case of any major excursion and, in extreme cases, war. Other agile fighters range from becoming myrmidons, quick sword masters with light armor, to heroes, seasoned fighters with superior skill in swords and axes. Many female demigod warriors charged themselves to become knights on pegasus and eagles, as medics and escorts for superior officers. Male demigod warriors also took the eagles as strike and transport units and wyvern knights for their superior presence in the battlefield. The rest of the demigods chose to do what they are best. Apollo children choosing an array of classes that include archery, medicine, or both. Hecate children also became medics and/or mages that struck with magic from far and near. Ares children and other front-line fighters began carrying the newly created Berserker stones, made from the Hecate children with the blessing of Ares, to give them the rage and strength of the war god himself. Senior counselors are classed to varying superior classes. For example, the Stoll brothers are classed Rogue for Travis and Assassin for Connor. Rogue class are expert lockpickers and has a sharp eye on valuables. Assassin class are like their titles stating, assassination. They are also expert lockpickers, but they can be very sneaky and can give one lethal strike that can end a life like blowing the flame off the candle.

As the demigods milled around from their daily activities, that temporary peace was shattered as an ear-piercing screech as well as a trembling roar was heard from above the camp. Eagles, bigger than the Roman eagles, and dragons, that put the Lydian Drakon to shame when it comes to the terror department, appeared in masses as they began to cloud the sky. As the campers began to get into defensive positions, Sniper classes and Archer classes manned the ballistae and took aim. The enemy dragons noticed the ballistae and moved in front of the eagles as a shield. Once the ballistae fired, the bolts bounced off harmlessly as the eagles dived and shifted to their human forms. As they landed, the dragons followed. Some stayed in the air to engage the air forces. As they landed, they became blurs that struck down so many campers that the senior counselors had no choice but to call a retreat. However, before the order was relayed, a hunting horn was heard through the chaos. Everyone froze and looked for the source of the sound. The Hunters of Artemis has arrived behind the army and are now engaging. The campers cheered at the sight of reinforcements, but that joy was short-lived. Some of the reptilian winged humanoids moved to engage the Hunters as their arrows bounced off the tough skin. Upon seeing the problem, Thalia summoned a lightning bolt on her target, but discovered that the harsh electricity crippled most of the dragon infantry. Upon seeing this, one of the dragons that managed to escape the bolt, unclipped his horn and blew. The sound was similar to the Hunt, but much higher and as shrill as a whistle. The ground began to shake as the forest began to randomly part. This struck fear in the campers as they thought that Gaea's bad side has awaken, but it was worse. An entire army of wildcats began to enter the battlefield, led by a huge lion that twice as large that a fully-grown Nemean Lion, a spiked mace at the end of the tail, and breathes fire hotter than the Chimera. Upon seeing this terror, many campers fled only to be captured by the eagles that dispatched the air force. Many campers surrendered as they were surprised to see everyone alive, despite from having various wounds.

Camp Half-Blood has fallen, and the survivors hoped that Camp Jupiter has better luck than they had, but unfortunately, Connor managed to sneak into a conversation that Camp Jupiter has fallen in the same fashion. He also managed to hear about the real threat is actually another pantheon and some Olympians (cough*Zeus*cough) was in the way. However, before he moved away, he heard a snippet of a sentence that had something to do with Percy Jackson. Apparently he was alive.

"What do you mean he is alive?!" Thalia roared, "How could he survived?!"

Connor cringed as Thalia ranted in very close proximity.

"I just heard from some of the guards. It seems that he is involved in this somehow."

"Wow, Connor," Katie said in a sarcastic, but surprised tone, "You've actually said something smart for once."

"I'm serious. Why would these guys want us alive? Why go through all the trouble to squeeze us into these bird cages and not even give us the Hades way?"

The seniors paused as they contemplated with the Rogue's reason.

"You might be right." Jake said, "If I know Percy, he would have made a deal with these guys to not kill us on sight."

"Funny. And here I thought you guys aren't worth the trouble."

The new voice was the eagle that was larger than the rest of the other eagles. As soon as Connor spoke, he shifted discreetly and listened in to their conversation.

"Oh, and you are?" Clarisse snarled.

"Name's Xilus, King of Phoenicia, Commander-in-Chief of all the eagles you see here."

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"What!" the demigods screamed.

Xilus winced as the excessive sound reached his sensitive ears.

"Well, Percy was right. You guys are a loud bunch."

"So, you knew him!" Annabeth accused.

Believe it or not, Percy's "exile" hit her the hardest. She would often go on quests to look for Percy and kept constant contact with the newly-wed Blofis family. Sally looked pissed at Zeus' decision and even more so at the death of her adopted granddaughter. Hades decided to preserve Phoenix's body because he knew of the rumors of some Pheonixes. He only did it for the sake his favor for Percy and at Nico's request. Apollo healed the body so it will look untouched. Annabeth repeatedly visited the body in Olympus to give her hope to find Percy and pay respects for the fallen child of the hearth.

Now as she finally has a lead on her best friend, her hopes are rising ever more.

"Yes, I believed he still has his loyalty for you, but to make sure the gods will not get suspicious, we had to act like the enemy. You must forgive me for the wounds."

Annabeth nodded. "How is Percy?"

A question that everyone wants to know.

Xilus smiled, "He is adjusting to his new life with us. We currently have him as Crowned Prince, making him nearly as powerful as me, but all of that was dashed as he repeats over and over again to say his preferred name and not by title."

"Sounds familiar." Thalia smiled.

"Well, it seems that you're are getting soft, Xilus."

A large dragon flown next to the Eagle King and shifted to his human form as the newcomer chuckled. Xilus scowled playfully.

"Oh, ha-ha, Amurex." Xilus retorted.

"Now, these are Percy's former company." Amurex examined, "I can see that you gave some of my soldiers a hard time, especially you Sky Spawn."

Thalia frowned, "And just who you might be?"

Amurex put on a mock hurt expression, "I am hurt. I thought we established the fact that we've met."

"Yeaaahhh, we don't know." Nico replied.

*Cue the anime drop*

Amurex sweatdroped. "Well, *ahem* I am Amurex, King of the Draconia, Commander-in-Chief of all the dragons you see, with the exception of your wyverns."

"Well, at least you guys went all out on us." Clarisse said nervously.

"No, no, no. This is merely a tenth of the army." Xilus informed.

*Cue the jawdrops*

"Let's talk about this later."

Hey, guys. Finally, this chapter is posted! On the next one, we shall deal with explaining Percy's new powers and what happened in his so-called exile. You know the drill. Review and tell me what you think and the polls for Percy's next lover is up. Over and Out.