Author's note: I promise that the goddess will reveal herself in this chapter. By the way, Percy's necklace has 5 beads because this story happens a year after TLO.

"Who is the goddess visiting us today?" One of the girls sitting halfway up the table raised a hand and addressed Hazel.

"The goddess Minerva." Hazel glanced at Reyna out of the corner of her eye. "Right, so as you know, the goddess has specially requested the audience of Perseus Jackson. In fact, this visit will not be similar to the normal ones, where our showcase will first formally greet the goddess, then all children will take turns to meet her. This time, her children may have a brief audience with her, but she made it clear to me that her reason for coming to camp is to speak to Percy."

Percy noticed that he got a lot of dirty looks. It didn't matter; he would be the one to meet the goddess.

Someone raised their hand. "How will we determine how much time each child gets to spend with Minerva? I refuse to tolerate any more Legion sequencing. Campers in my Legion have planned a protest if that carries on."

"The children of Minerva will settle it among themselves," Hazel said. "I am trying to be as fair as possible. All other students must be evacuated from the Main Building area. You, as consuls, will supervise and ensure that not a single living soul is within the vicinity of the Main Building at the time. Preferably, the lake and training grounds would be avoided entirely. Campers can return to their quarters or proceed to the amphitheater should they need a venue for extra training. Reyna will lead Consul Group I to relocate the campers west, Kieron will lead Consul Group II in shifting campers east."

Reyna nodded, and so did a boy seated in the second half of the table. Hazel turned her gaze directly on Percy. "Now, we have no clue of what the goddess would like to speak to you about. We only know that if this proves you are a liability to the camp, you will be immediately removed."

Wow. That was convenient. Percy had been planning to escape, anyways. Being dismissed would make everything so much easier. He stared back at Hazel, trying not to look scheming.

"Furthermore, the goddess has disclosed to me that she is on an unauthorized visit," Hazel said. "We should be as low-key as possible whilst giving the goddess the proper amount of respect. You are not to inform any of the other campers about this. Now, please proceed to relocate the campers."

The other consul members stood up with some murmuring and got out of the room, shooting Percy a few resentful looks. Hazel stood and faced Reyna. "I think it best if you do not meet Minerva."

Reyna shot Hazel a surprised look. "Why not?"

"The other children of Minerva are angry about you meeting her, already," Hazel said. "They think Minerva gives you preferential treatment because you are a more skilled fighter. Tension is already so strong, I don't want it to get worse."

"So you're saying that I shouldn't meet my mother because of what other campers think?" Reyna asked angrily. "I don't give a damn what they think. I need to ask my mother for advice."

"Reyna, I'm not exactly having the easiest time," Hazel said. "You do know that I got attacked yesterday, don't you? I beg you to think for me, just a bit."

Reyna's fingers spun quickly and her spear lengthened. Hazel's hand jumped to her waist to the handle of her sword, but she did not draw it. "You're above this, Reyna." Reyna did not move her spear as she leveled it, preparing to strike.

"Guys." Percy cut in, deciding it was time he reminded them he was in the room. "Hold it."

"Stay out of this, Perseus," Reyna said. "I need to deal with Hazel."

"You're too used to preferential treatment when Jason was our praetor, Reyna," Hazel said. "You need to snap out of it. Jason is gone. Our camp is on the brink of a revolution. Use some of that famed intelligence, and think clearly."

Percy walked over to Reyna and grabbed the spear from her. She spun at once, and tried to stab at Percy. It was a fatal move. The spear hit his skin and broke into pieces. She glared at him, her expression shocked and hurt at the same time. "That was a gift from my mom, you bastard."

"Leave him be," came another voice from the door. Instinctively, Percy turned around, along with Hazel and Reyna, still gripping her broken spear.

A tall woman that looked rather familiar and also a bit like Reyna was standing in the golden archway. She wore normal traveling clothes, and looked very much like a regular hiker in combat boots. However, without having to be told, Percy knew that she was the goddess Athena. Or Minerva.

"Mom – " Reyna was at a loss for words. Hazel bowed. "I'm sorry that you had to witness that, Lady Minerva." She stepped forwards. "We will escort you to the lounge immediately."

"There's no need for that," Minerva said calmly. She was looking at Percy with very intimidating gray eyes. "This room will do."

"Then, Reyna and I will take our leave at once." Hazel gripped Reyna's hand and pulled her towards the door.

"No, you may stay," Minerva said. Nodding, Hazel and Reyna sat down on either side of Percy at the end of the table. Minerva took the seat at the head of the table, opposite Percy. The goddess regarded Percy. "You haven't changed much, demigod."

"We've met before?" asked Percy, nonplussed.

"Yes." Minerva – no, Athena said. "Do you know why you are here?"

"No," Percy answered honestly.

"You were sent here by Juno, better known to you as Hera." Athena studied him carefully with those intense gray eyes. "I suspect that sooner or later she will give you your memory back, so that cannot be prevented."

"What do you mean, it can't be prevented? You mean you want to prevent it?"

"Of course. You may not recall anything, Perseus, but you and I – our previous meetings involved disagreement."

"Oh."

"This was a very risky gamble on her part, and I do not approve," Athena said. "However, I cannot entirely remove what has been done, and I have to instead help her plan succeed. Jason has already been to your camp, and he is now on a quest of his own."

Reyna gasped. "My camp?" Percy said.

"The camp you come from. I think you know where it is."

"New York City," Percy realized. Athena neither confirmed nor corrected him.

"So – Jason is at the camp where Percy comes from. There is another camp for demigods," Hazel said unsurely, seeking confirmation.

"A camp for Greek demigods," Reyna realized. Athena gave her a rare smile. "Yes, Reyna. Percy is a Greek demigod. He is here not of his own choice, but to make peace with both camps."

"That would explain the training," Reyna said quietly. "And the necklace. And the reason why he survived – but why now? Why only now?"

Athena, of course, being the goddess of wisdom, understood. "Because a great evil is rising, child. You do not need to know about this just yet. You must achieve peace between both camps first, and Percy is your key to doing so."

"Can you guide us there, mother?" Reyna asked.

"No," Athena said. "Zeus has forbidden any interference. He will not listen to me and do what is best for us. If he were to discover that Percy had been transported to camp by a god, consequences would be dire. No, you have to find the camp on your own means. I hope that after I have told you this, you will have a clue of what to do so you may quickly find your friends."

"Lady Minerva," Hazel said hesitantly. "Are you saying that Greek demigods really exist? Why haven't we ever met them?"

"Zeus will soon discover that I have gone," Athena said. "Remember my words, demigods. Find the other camp, and make peace. You must have an alliance before you can defeat the enemy, this time."

In a glittering supernova of light, Athena dematerialized. Percy stared at the empty space where she had been.

"So, Percy. Is this related to your lifeline thing?" Reyna asked him. Percy stared back at her blankly. "Lifeline?"

"The one you told me about last night," Reyna pushed. "The one about the blonde girl pulling you out of the river?" Percy still looked like he had no idea what he was talking about.

"I don't remember anything vaguely like that," Percy said. "Anyway, we gotta leave like, right now. To find the other camp."

"You cannot leave immediately," Hazel cut in. "You're not packed for a quest. You have no preparations. Since Minerva has indirectly issued a quest, I guess that you can leave tomorrow morning, at first light."

Percy nodded in agreement. "Sure." He got up and started to move off again, and there was a change in his manner. He now seemed to have some purpose, instead of the aimlessness of the past few days.

Once he was out of the room, Reyna looked at Hazel uncertainly. "Why do you think he can't remember the lifeline thing? Still suffering from amnesia?"

"Unlikely," Hazel answered. "There's no reason for Juno to wipe his mind again. It's impossible."

"Then there's no other explanation!" Reyna sounded frustrated.

Percy walked off, not quite sure what they meant. He really didn't remember anything about a blonde girl, or falling into a lake. It didn't make any sense.

Seconds later, Reyna and Hazel burst out of the room. "It's Legion training now," Hazel informed Percy. "We'll discuss your companions for the quest later, but we have to proceed."

"What companions?" Percy asked suspiciously.

"Each hero is allowed two companions whenever they go on a quest," Hazel explained. "You have to pick two."

"One, actually," Reyna said. "Are you kidding? I'm definitely going. I deserve it, after taking care of this guy for the past few days."

"I didn't need taking care of," Percy retorted. "You ordered me about, and I complied."

Reyna flushed. She might seem very old, but she was actually still younger than him. "Regardless, I'm going. You'll only have to pick one other companion."

"I would volunteer," Hazel said. "I want Jason back as much as you do, I'm tiring of this praetor position. However, I have to manage the camp while you are away."

Percy thought hard, but only one person came to mind. He refused to suggest it immediately though, and shrugged. "I can't think of anyone. Let's go for training or whatever first, and I'll find someone else later."

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