Jason would never say this allowed, but he was glad to know there was Gods in this world. It meant that no matter how bad something was, it could change along side the whims of whomever found him the More interesting or Useful. Apparently someone found him interesting right now, since he wasn't dead yet despite all of the very, very close run-ins with Lelantos. Something always seemed to save him, though he had to work for it...

The First example was definitely the most terrifying, oddly more then Lelantos himself was...

" Ugh!" Blood and sweat dripped into Jason's eyes, making it impossible to see. Everything in the Forest seemed angry with him, with the Trees and rocks and Insects clawing at his body, and this was only within the first few minutes in the forest. The Wind burned against the many cuts that covered his body, making it hard to focus despite his training. He had to shake it off, otherwise he'd be skin on his Dad's wall...

Gritting his teeth, Jason took a sharp turn and sprinted towards the Creek he heard gurgling away. Masking his scent sounded great, being a Demigod of One of the Big Three would mean that he Stunk enough to draw pretty much all monsters. He could only hope the creek helped...if he wanted to survive Lelantos, he would need it too.

Pain scrapped his cheek, he flinched and in that moment he rolled to the Side, running forward to zigzag in an attempt to make himself an impossible target or at least a difficult one... or at least he tried to when the dirt under his feet and he smacked his head against a tree. Dizziness and pain overcame him for a moment as his vision blurred, making it impossible to stop the roll down the hillside, slamming into trees and stumps, rocks tearing his stomach up. He barely managed to stop, grabbing onto the first thing he could reach.

Spitting out leaves and moss and blood, Jason turned to his Side and tried to get up... only to freeze in absolute horror at the sight of what his hand was caught in. Cold Black Iron, Shaped into Serrated Jaws... ready to snap close and take his hand with it. Closing his eyes he prayed, knowing that if he so much as moved a muscle the Beartrap would sheer his arm off and he would bleed out. An odd voice, his own, mocked softly to him... at least he wouldn't have to worry about being skinned.

Ting... Ting... Ting... The sound of metal falling against metal, clinking softly against each other drew his attention. Turning gently, he watched in awe soft silver light slowly spiraled around the screws, unlatching the trap bit by bit until it completely fell apart.

Stunned but not stupid, Jason yanked his arm from trap and sat up for a moment, gasping in terror. Shaking his head he took several deep breathes, the quickly collected the other pieces of Traps. Wind was out of his reach, but he still had other skills. He would not die because his father couldn't stop maiming anything that may offend him, he was going to Live! " Thanks, whoever helped me... Whenever I figure out who you are... I'll sacrifice something for you..."

Almost losing his arm to something as... Mortal as a Beartrap, that was both a swat to his pride and a level of terror he couldn't really explain. You could fight a God, if you were brave enough and had enough skill... you could kill Monsters or other Demigods. Fighting a Beartrap, yeah that just didn't work, you couldn't kill it or maim or or fight it in any real way... he could have died, bleeding out in the middle of a forest with no one knowing what happened to him.

What made it worse s that the List went on, all sorts of things that happened when the Forest started to fight against him. Tree branches swatted against him, the Wind Buffeted his body, the Ground was shifty making him slip into any and everything. He was pretty sure that his back would never heal from all of the cuts and bruises. Everything seemed to go bad for him, but just in the nic of time something simple and incredible would happen in time to save him. Little flairs of light, stopping him from tumbling into a Creek or smashing his head or running headlong into a sharp broken tree branch. Someone was looking out for him, he just wasn't sure he was willing to pay whatever price for their protection. It was always higher then most could want to pay...

Gritting his teeth, Jason placed the Trap on the Ground and made quick work of putting it back together. Sparks raged off of his finger, making the metal hot and angry, leaves fried under the Trap, making Jason cough at the smoke that came up. Ignoring it as best he could, Jason Set the trap and covered it in Leaves. He had two more traps, all of which he found along various paths. He would take full advantage of them, anything to stay alive long enough to beat this stupid quest.

He would survive this... he would beat this quest...and thanks to Mika, he knew exactly how he would do it.


The Bad feelings started to swamp Mika almost instantly, the moment he walked into Pluto's Temple he felt it. Fear, anger and doubt... unfamiliar feelings and none were directed towards him. Like the very air was unbreatheable and filled with panic." I can't breathe... what... Jason... I can almost hear you... how, we don't have a Empathy Bond. I don't have that kind of power... " Closing his eyes, Mika placed hand on Pluto's Statue and channeled a fraction of it's energy. " Lord Pluto, Lady Prosipina... help me. What the hell am I feeling, why can I almost hear Jason."

The Energy soothed his Mind, followed by a few softly spoken words. " Intuition... " The voice wasn't Proserpina's, it actually reminded him of mist against your skin raising goosebumps and leaving you wet. " Listen to your Magic, it shall never lead you wrong..."

Nodding, Mika pulled off his Magic Bag, pulling a bowl, oil and some fruit out. " Incendia." Fire was Lit and he tossed in a portion of the Fruit. " Thank you Lady Vesta, for allowing this Fire to act as a conduit for Sacrifice." Tossing in the rest, Mika closed his eyes and prayed in soft Latin. " Whoever is watching over Jason, Help him. If Lelantos is as vicious as he is rumored to be, then let whomever is capable of talking him down do so. Don't hurt him though... we need him and more so, he is a father broken by his inability to save his child from an undue fate... that is something we can all relate to. Help him to help his daughter..."

Soft, Sweet Laughter oozed from the Fire which burned a soft white before fading out into nothing. The Food and it's ash had vanished entirely, leaving Mika tired but oddly secure in the knowledge that someone was looking after Jason. He hoped it was a good God or Goddess, Not one of the more vicious psychopaths who would want something for their help. He could only hope...

Shaking his head, Mika sighed and got back to work, knowing there was nothing he could really do anything to help Jason from here. He had a lot to do, too much really... the Shrine was basically a Gazebo made from Human Bones, modifications would also require human bones but they had to be blessed and purified to safely channel Pluto's essence as well as that of the Underworld. More then that they had to be covered in special runes to connect them to the Concrete and Marble. It was a lot harder then most people realized, even the Romans who were all trained in the basics of such magic would find such magic difficult Not to mention the fact that he was essentially creating new shrines for deities to be worshiped, a task in of it self. Before he could do anything at all he had to cleanse the entire structure with blessed cinnamon oil mixed with blood. He would stink like Cinnamon for a week at least...

" I think I am going to make two Secondary Gazebo's and connect them to the Side of this one, one for Juvantias and possible people of interest for Forgiveness and guidance...the other could have Styx and Pallas,... Maybe make it a fountain that Can tap into the River... Maybe make small fountains around them that pump water from the other Rivers... Maybe I can get them to model for me, so I can make this as realistic as possible. I'm thinking Obsidian blended with some Popular ash and maybe some Stygian Iron for Shackles for Juventias.. Maybe an Stygian Iron Spear for Pallas' statue. Thanatos could be carved into the Shadows, wrapped around the Gazebo towards the Sky with his Scythe in hand. Proserpina needs her own statue, maybe with several flower pots around here, hanging on the walls... I think that would be beautiful. Maybe uses ashes from past demigods or Legacies for the Soil, re-potting it often to keep the Soil Fertile. Maybe get some Nymphs to take care of the Shrine...Actually, I could connect it to the River Tiber and Neptune's temple, cause some interaction between the two Pantheon sets. Might as well have the two less respected Groups work as one..." Rubbing his eyes, Mika sat back on his heels. " Maybe make something with Mercury and Charon connecting these places... I am going to have a lot of sleepless days... Ugh..."


" JASON! Were are you! I can smell your fear, I can see your tracks and hear your heartbeat... you are terrified, you should be you know... I'm going to skin you alive. My blades are already sharp, I cannot wait to use them on you. Tanning Fluids are already in the back, Well my Piss anyway. Did you know you can use piss to Tan skin? That's why people say piss poor, so poor that they need to use Piss to tan things. It's pretty great actually, and very funny all things considering. My Clothes are made from the skin of your brother's and sister, technically your nieces and nephews as ell if you consider Bachuus' children, and the Hunters of Artemis. I got Artie herself too you know, a few times anyway... She still carries the scars, down her leg from one of our first fights. I coated my blade in Aura's water, Artmeis is no match for me as a hunter even with her Domain. You know why? She relies so much on her Power while I am a solid thousand years older then her parents, I have none of that extreme power but so much experience... I'm great friends with Pallas, so I am very Combat Ready... I have more alliance from the Wind Spirits the Aelous or your Daddy... I will destroy you with the very powers we share, the powers you inherited from your Father. It will be beautiful..." Smiling, Lelantos turned to the side. " There you are..."

Blurring with speed, Lelantos swirled down and dropped behind Jason, kicking the boy harshly in the back. Blood Shot from the Boy's mouth as he land, yet the boy didn't shout as he rolled to the side and pulled out his Spear jabbing it forth with a loud blast of electricity. Lelantos swatted it aside with his bow then stepped forward, ready to pounce at the boy when.." AH.. you vile child!" Terrible, horrible pain exploded around his ankle. He could barely breathe, all of his power shattered, he couldn't even feel the winds... or breathe. " What have you... done!"

Looking up, Lelantos turned up and glared at the boy who was wiped blood from his lips with a smirk. " The Bear traps you put around here, I coated them with my blood and when I blasted them with power, my energy joined the electricity and fused with the Metal. That means their enchanted now... Blood is power for Demigods and Immortals, that's the basis for all enchanted Metals...My best freind is a Sorcerer and a damn good one, you learn a lot when he talks to you. . My Dad is the King of the Olympians, my Blood is stronger even if I am human. Your Power is completely fixed to this point, which means I win. You can't have another self running around here, it would be absorbed into this main aspect of your essence and you would still be bound." With a Smirk that just pissed Lelantos off, Jason twirled his Spear and and pierced him right through his left side. " Now, as promised you are going to tell me what I need to safely enter your Daughter's River, Then how I can help her. Do that I and I will consider releasing you."

" NEVER, I WILL HAVE YOUR SKIN ON MY WALL AND BLOOD ON MY HANDS YOU WILL DIE!" Rage overwhelmed him, making him shake and scream and foam at the mouth. " You will pay for your Father's crimes!" Damn this trap, damn this boy, damn his friend, damn all of it!

Jason just sighed at him, Looking sad which just pissed him off all of the more. " Your Daughter was your whole world, it broke you seeing her suffer like that... I get that you know. Not Through experience... I was given away by my mother to Juno, If that didn't happen I would have been tortured just for who my Father was. Your Daughter is Titan, to the Gods she was as important... we are both at the Mercy of the Gods, of our blood and we can't change that... But we don't have to be enemies... Like I Said, I know a lot about Magic. My Best friend is a Sorcerer, the basics of magic is the same no matter who is casting the magic. My Father made her a River and my brother made her insane... My Blood will only be enough to free her, if you want her Mind healed we need Bacchus or one of his Kids. They have to be willing... Maybe we can get the sorcerers of Camp Jupiter to help her... "

Disbelief, Fear and hatred shot through him but oddly there was one emotion he didn't count on... Hope. " Can I get your Oath on that..." He kept his tone mocking, a sneer that would make even Jupiter or Zeus cringe and yet the boy just smiled softly at him.

" I've learned, from Mika that the world is less defined by our past then the Camp lets it be... I, Jason Grace, Son of Jupiter and Ambassador to Juno hereby swear on the River Styx to help heal the Titaness Aura from both her Status as a River and from her madness so long as her Father, the Titan Lelantos agrees to help me on this quest and stop attacking Demigods..." Lightning rumbled around them, leaving Lelantos stunned and almost in tears... He didn't want to believe, but the Oath was powerful and binding. Living so long, he knew that true oaths on the River were different the False Oaths. They carried a certain strength the False Oaths, like what the Gods used since they really did not understand actual consequence.

Choking, Lelantos wiped the tears from his eyes. " I'll hold you to that... To get into her River, you need my blood... the River reacts on on scents, energies and power... ingest my blood, it will make you feel like me long enough to get through the Mist Generated from her Power. Be warned, the Mist is infused with her hatred and will drive you to madness without my blood or her own. When you reach the Source of the River, Allow a few drops of my blood into the River then add your own. It will calm her down long enough for you to gain access to the Treasures she hoards... She's smart, my Aura, even as a River... She is a master huntress... she will notice the shift, so keep her subdued in anyway you can... That goat boy might be able to use a song... I can sense Death, it may be needed to heal her... I've been studying magic for eons, to restore her... I will send my information to your friend... Mika, maybe he can find what I failed to do..." Turning to the Side, Lelantos closed his eyes and sighed. " Maddison can find her sister, she is bound to her... all of my children are... I can smell you Leto, just get out here."

Soft white Light faded in and out of existence, revealing his beloved sister staring at him kindly. " Hello Lelantos..." Without hesitating, they embraced and she gave him a sheepish grin. " I may have been protecting him... He is a child Lelantos, one who I refuse to allow to suffer what I went through with Juno..."

He just sighed, rolling his eyes fondly at his little sister's habits. " I should have figured... " Turning to Jason, he glared softly. " You owe my sister, make sure you pay up kid... and can you get my out of here. I won't hurt you, she wouldn't let me if I tried...She's almost as good of a shot as I am..."

The Boy was blinking, looking a little awed ( and a little afraid) at the sight of Two Titans but he snapped too rather quickly, bowing to his sister. " Thank you, Lady Leto...Um... Why though, did you help me? "

A Soft, Motherly looked crossed her face. " No child should suffer like this, when I can help I do... Now, let my brother out, I will send you back to your friends. Keep your oath child, you said it in earnest... that is a powerful thing, Fate itself shall be changed to honor that. Your punishment would be stronger then to those who said it in falsehood."

Lelantos may have gained a lot of respect for the kid ( who was clearly miles above his father) But he still enjoyed the look of fear in his eyes at his sister's stern glare. She had a mother's glare mastered... Not many were really immune. "

" I Promise..."

Nodding at the Oddly Scary Mom looking Titan, Jason Released Lelantos and pulled away. The Male Titan rolled his eyes, pulling out a hunting Dagger and carving a slit onto his wrist. The Blood poured into a few vials, which buzzed and boiled a dark gold. " Here is what you need, now leave before I reconsidered my plans to kill you."

Not one to waste time, Jason Nodded respectfully to both and hurried off. Someone made an offering to Leto, otherwise she wouldn't have been able to help him so directly... he couldn't complain, only hope he could find and thank them... " Um... Lady Leto?"

She giggled at him for a moment before snapping his Fingers, coating him in light for a moment before he realized he was in front of his freind who were chowing down on some Free food. Don beamed a Smile at him. " Lady Leto told us you were okay, got us to eat. We were lucky she was visiting her Brother today, otherwise we would all probably be dead... so... uh... How do we complete our quest?"


" So they live... I can't Fault her entirely..." Sneering Juno watched Lelantos and Leto hug each other, her rubbing his back reassuringly. She hated Leto though she could relate to Lelantos' plight... she too loathed her family's actions... too many enemies were created by them, it made her Job far too dificult at times...

Still, she wished she had a reason to Punish Leto... Maybe she would find a way, sooner or later... For the time being she was just Happy Jason succeeded, even if she sensed his Faith in the Gods had faded considerabley... that would be an issue, one she may have to deal with personally...

But first, she had to g to Camp Jupiter, to make good on her Oath to Arcus... and to Ganymede...Unfortunately...


Chapter End, tell me what you think in the Reviews. I really wanted to showcase that there are good Deities and that Jason has in fact learned a lot from being Mika's freind. Leto is basically unchanging despite her name, her brother has known her as Leto since forever so that is what he calls her despite Jason being there...

Arucs is Iris's sister in Myth and Iris' Roman Name...

I thought how he beat Lelantos was pretty clever, taking advantage of the guys anger was brillant.

Love, your Ninja Overlord,

Mika.