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Frank

WHAT THE GOD OF DEATH WAS DOING AT A CAMP MEETING, I DON'T KNOW. Pluto, the almighty god of the Underworld was standing there at the Senate's doors, glaring at everyone.

His skin was so white it looked like a piece of A4 paper. He had a flap of black hair, his eyes were fiery and angry, and he had a very strong and powerful aura around him.

He was wearing a black suit, but I swear if you look close enough you can see tortured souls crying out, begging for mercy. He strolled down to the front of the room. After everyone had gotten over the shock they all bowed, everyone except Percy, but finally he bowed, muttering to himself.

"Greetings nephew," he said turning around to face Percy. "and other nephew," he said that to Jason "and my niece." he said looking at Thalia, I think her name was. "I've come here today against Jupiter's wishes to tell you little scums who the seventh demigod is." he paused, he sounded as if this was the last place he wanted to be. "Annabeth Chase, she is the seventh. We weren't sure you'd figure it out."

"Are you saying we're stupid?" someone in the crowd yelled. Man, that kid had guts…or a death wish. (No pun intended.) Pluto scanned the crowd looking for the bearer of the voice, but found no one.

"Yes, that is exactly want I'm saying." said Pluto, without hesitating. "Juno thought you'd need some help. Annabeth Chase do you accept this quest?" he asked turning to face Annabeth.

"Yes." Annabeth answered staring him straight in the eyes. It might have just been me but it looked like they were having a silent conversation. I turned to look at Hazel; she seemed upset that her father hadn't even spoken to her.

"The seven must set out to Rome. Annabeth will guide them there." A murmur irrupted from the crowd at Pluto's sentence.

"Rome?" asked Piper confused.

"Yes Rome, they know why." He pointed to me, Hazel, then Percy, his eyes locked with Percy's, this time I knew they were having a silent conversation.

Percy slowly nodded as if he understood something, which just made me even more curious.

"For what exactly, Uncle?" asked Jason curiously.

"You'll all see." said Pluto mysteriously. "Good luck all, good luck Hazel." And with that he disappeared to the sound of screams. The room seemed to brighten and felt like a nicer place without the God of Death.

Hazel sat straighter at the mention of her name, probably relieved. Just a couple of hours ago, she thought she was going back to the Underworld. And now knowing it wasn't a mistake, that she was still walking and breathing, had to lift a great weight had been lifted off her shoulders.

I don't think I could bear the thought of losing her. Not now, not ever.

I found myself staring at her, noticing little details I never really saw. Like, when she was confused she'd tilt her head to the side, or when nervous she'd play with her wonderful hair.

Then my mind thought of something, like the feel of her lips against mine once we'd killed the giant during our quest…

"Well that settles it, Annabeth is the seventh demigod." concluded Reyna, bringing me back to the present. Before Percy arrived we'd rarely seen any gods or goddesses and now, they're popping up all over the place.

"But that's 3 Romans and 4 graecus that is not fair!" yelled Octavian standing up. "We are superior!" A murmur of agreement spread through the crowd. I stood up, don't ask me way, I was in the moment.

"Octavian, be quiet. Lord Pluto himself has appeared telling us who is the seventh, are you again questioning the gods by choice?" I said, proudly. Octavian glared at me but sat down, muttering some stuff about a baby-face child of Mars. I too sat down feeling a bit embarrassed.

"Thank you Centurion Frank." said Reyna nodding at me. Reyna then began addressing the Senators. "The seven shall leave today, Cohort Two please collect the supplies. That is it, meeting adjourned."

"Actually I was wondering if we could stop off at my mom's apartment, she'll kill me if I don't." said Percy standing up.

"I don't think we have time." said Jason, under his breath.

"Yeah we-" started Percy, an argument already forming in his brain.

"We need to collect weapons from Camp Half-Blood, so Percy can visit his mom." said Annabeth. Percy smiled at her thankfully.

"So," said Reyna, "that's it. The seven set off for New York. I'm sure you have already chosen the route." Annabeth nodded.

"I think the Greeks should stay here with the Romans, they should learn to trust each over." exclaimed Annabeth confidently, her gray eyes daring anyone to cross her.

Reyna rolled her eyes, but nodded. She was definitely not happy she wasn't coming on the quest. And with that she turned on her heel, and left gesturing to Octavian to follow. Everyone got up and left. Some patted me on the back, some wished me good luck.

"So this is it." said Piper, looking around at all of us. "The seven are answering the call." We looked at each other. It was hard to believe that standing in this very room were the seven most powerful demigods in the world. And with that I lifted my head high and we strolled out the Senate house towards the Argo II.

"Very dramatic." commented Leo.

We climbed aboard the Argo II and even though I'd already been up here, it still took my breath away. That Leo guy did well with this ship. Just then Reyna came bolting up the deck.

"Goodbye," said Reyna hugging Jason, she whispered something to him and he nodded, "and good luck." She went and hugged Percy, she looked like she was blushing. She waved at the rest of us, smiling at me and Hazel. "Make Rome proud!" she then ran off to the gathering crowd waiting for our departure.

The other Greeks left the ship and joined the crowd and that soon left the seven, Grover, and Thalia. Thalia, Percy, and Jason were disputing about something.

"C'mon have you ever met another child of Zeus-or Jupiter- that's afraid of heights?" said Percy grinning.

"He has a point." agreed Jason, high-fiving Percy.

"Oh shut it both of you!" yelled Thalia. She shocked both of the boys and glared at them with cold blue eyes.

"Ouch!" they exclaimed.

"What was that for?" said Percy glaring at Thalia. "Don't ever do that again, or you're going overboard!" he said joking.

Thaila smiled mischievously, and shocked him again, his hair was all spiked up now and he smelt burnt. Jason was trying to contain his laughter, but he was failing.

"That's it!" he grabbed Thalia and hung her over the railing of the ship, only needing one little push to send Thalia over.

"Perseus Jackson, stop this!" she was screaming bloody murder. Jason and Leo were clutching their stomachs from laughing so hard.

"Fine! Just remember," he pulled her away. She grabbed an arrow from her bow and started chasing Percy, spiking it anywhere possible. " that I'm awesome!"

"OUCH!" Percy yelled with an arrow sticking out his butt. "Did you just put an arrow in my butt? That's messed up!" he yelled but he was grinning. Thalia stormed away and started saying her goodbyes, obviously pleased with herself .

"Serves you right Kelp Head!"

Percy pulled the arrow out, Leo and Jason were rolling on the floor laughing. Hazel, Piper, Annabeth, and I were laughing too. Percy grinned at us, and then turned to Grover.

"No wonder everyone at camp loves him, he's awesome!" said Leo in between breaths.

"You will be okay, right Percy?" stuttered Grover, eyeing his friend.

"Sure, man. I'll be as okay as I can...be. Except I think I can't sit down…" he said eyeing his butt. He man-hugged Grover. "Save me a tin can, kay?" he said.

"PERCY!" Percy was then squished in a bear hug. "We're coming." It was Tyson and Ella the Harpy.

"Ella go with Tyson, Ella likes Tyson, Ella no like cheese, cheese… bad." Leo, Piper, and Jason grabbed their weapons.

"Whoa, whoa guys it's okay! He's my half-brother." said Percy standing in between them and Tyson.

"But...but he's a Cyclops." stuttered Piper. She looked really scared, she must have had an unfortunate meeting with them, another story for the journey along with Percy's.

I hadn't realized he'd done so much. He was a hero. Unlike me, my life relies on a stick. A bit of wood. The fact that I was a descendant of Neptune made me proud, I was somehow related to Percy.

"Your half-brother? Cool!" said Leo whistled while lowering his weapon. Piper and Jason did too but slowly.

Footsteps echoed behind me, Reyna came strolling up the deck, her raven black hair falling smoothly down her back.

"Cohort Two has gathered some supplies, all is prepared for your departure to New York." she smiled at us. "Be careful of the monsters, and stay safe. Fight with honor."

"Okay thanks." grinned Percy. "We'll be as safe as a demigod can be."

"Oh, Reyna!" exclaimed Jason not meeting her eyes. "Can we talk?"

"Of course Jason." she said with no emotion anywhere on her face.