SoftWare: The time has come.

Artemis: The conclusion at last.

SoftWare: (Faces readers) Just so you all know, if you try to leave, you will find that the doors are

completely barred. And there are snipers outside that point. And really, there's no use avoiding it. (Nervous

chuckle) We were meant for each other!

Chapter Ten

We Declare Wa

When we got back to camp, Artemis and I went to see Chiron. He was sitting in the Big House, which did not surprise

me. What did surprise me was that Zues was there. And he did not look happy. As we approached, he faced Artemis.

"So, Orion lives." She looked him in the eye. "Something or someone had to have revived him. Something bigger is

happening than we know." Zues nodded. "I will alert the other Olympians to this development. You must warn your

Hunters. I will see you at the meeting." With that happy thought, he flashed out. I looked up the steps, where Chiron

was waiting. We walked to him, and I sat down on a chair. Artemis faced Chiron. "We have been deceived. Orion has

returned." Chiron faced me. "Do you have any thoughts, Shawn?" I faced him. "You should probably tell the campers to

gather at the pavilion later. I'll tell them then." Chiron nodded. Artemis sat down on the sofa. Much to my surprise, she

wasn't wearing her usual jeans and such. Today, she was wearing what looked like a princess dress, which surprised

me, since I know she's a tomboy. (She's probably gonna kill me for saying that, but, oh, well.) Chiron noticed it, too,

but didn't say anything. Good move on his part. Artemis hates it when people talk about her sense of fashion (hence

why I said I'm probably dead). I looked at Chiron who said, "This is unfortunate. We must alert all our allies." I faced

Artemis, who said, "I will send a Hunter to Camp Jupiter. She can alert them. As for the Amazons, I am not sure we can

call them allies." I didn't blame her. Chiron nodded. "At any rate, Orion is the enemy of all. He must be dealt with, and

his supporter must be found." Artemis nodded. I faced her. "You should probably tell the Olympian Council that we have

just declared war on Orion." She faced me. "They already know. I've been projecting this conversation to the Council

Chambers." I nodded, then turned my attention to a notebook, the same notebook I wrote the first letter on.

So, my brothers and sisters out there, there is always a bunk for you here at Cabin Eight. Now, more than ever. We

need all the help we can get. Orion won't stop until we're all wiped out. We can't hide from him. Which means, we have

to fight. One decisive battle, him or us. All or nothing. We'll be waiting.

A/N

SoftWare: The end of the second letter. I'm already depressed.

Artemis: (Nods and looks at Percy, who is snoring) Perseus, get up.

Percy: Huh?

SoftWare: (Long sigh) Where did I lose you?

Percy: "Winning the Gold."

Ruka: You missed the whole thing?

Percy: Sorry. I'm not that kind of Demigod.

Artemis: Sadly. Please leave reviews, and follow SoftWare for more stories.

SoftWare: Book Three is under development in my mind. When I decide how to open it, I will type it out.

However, I cannot guarantee that it will be soon.

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