Warning: Certain ancient Greek names matches words use of foul language but no foul language was intentionally used. Also if you haven't read them yet read 'The Tales of the Son of Poseidon & the Early Adventures' 'The Tales of the Son of Poseidon & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief' 'The Tales of the Son of Poseidon & the Olympians: The Sea of Monsters' 'The Tales of the Son of Poseidon & the Olympians: The Titan's Curse' and 'The Tales of the Son of Poseidon & the Olympians: The Magical Labyrinth' as well as the one shots 'The Tales of the Son of Poseidon & the Stolen Chariot' The Tales of the Son of Poseidon & the Sword of Hades', 'The Tales of the Son of Poseidon & the Bronze Dragon' 'The Tales of the Son of Poseidon & the Olympians: The Last Olympian' and 'The Tales of the Son of Poseidon & the Staff of Hermes' before reading this story as stuff that happened in them will be mentioned. Lastly, any one who wants to do a Demigods and Olympian reads story using 'The Tales of the Son of Poseidon' is allowed as long as you inform me about it.

A/N: I'm going to MAKE THIS CLEAR. Just like I mention on my bio page about every other fanfiction I done: I DON'T OWN THE PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIAN SERIES OR IT'S CHARACTERS as the rights goes to Rick Rioran. Also I suggest you guys start paying attention to the Author notes and my warnings that I left on EVERY chapter of EVERY story. Because I KNOW I warn all of you about the first chapter before it started.

Sorry if this chapter is too much like the book


Jason's POV Part XIX

I waited alone in Cabin One. Mostly because camp rules has it where Piper can't be in the same cabin as me alone, but partly because I wanted time to think.

Thalia and the hunters already arrived and I told her how I planned to explained certain things in the counsellor meeting. It turns out since Thalia was lieutenant of the Hunters, she can attend the meeting, representing Cabin Eight: Artemis' Cabin.

Thalia looked a bit disappointed to find out Piper decided to stay here, stay with me, but she didn't argue against it. I still remember what Thalia said about trusting me with Piper—much to both of our embarrassment at the time.

Some part of me still can't believe Piper and I kissed. I been wanting to do that for so long and when it finally happened, it felt like a dream.

Annabeth and Rachel still haven't arrived, but they were due any minute for the meeting, which is why I need time to think.

My dreams the night before had been the worse than I'd wanted to share—even with Piper. My memory was still foggy, but bits and pieces were coming back. The night Lupa had tested me at the Wolf House, to decide if I would be a pup or food. Then the long trip south to the Roman Camp, which I'm now certain where it might be. The day I gotten my tattoo. The day I'd raised on a shield and proclaim a praetor. My friends' faces: Dakota, Gwendolyn, Hazel, Bobby. There was also a girl name Reyna. I think I might of liked her at one time, but not as much as I cared for Piper (the kiss confirmed it). Still I can't help but worry what would happen if those two meet, and not just because of the whole Greek and Roman situation.

I moved my stuff to the corner alcove where my sister had once slept. I put Thalia's old photo back on the wall so even when she's not in Camp or staying at Cabin Eight, I didn't feel alone in here. Plus it gives me a new purpose in this quest. Not to just save Olympus, but to find my missing brother Percy.

I knew from the stories that even in their roman aspects, Zeus and Poseidon never got along, and yet Thalia and Percy grew a sibling bond. I don't know if I would be able to do that with Percy, but if he's willing to accept me as a brother, who am I to argue.

I stared up at the frowning statue of Zeus, mighty and proud, but the statue didn't scare me anymore. It just made me feel sad looking at it.

"I know you can hear me," I said to the statue.

The statue said nothing. Its painted eyes seemed to stare at me.

"I wish I could talk with you in person," I continued. "but I understand you can't do that. The Roman gods don't like to interact with mortals so much, and—well, you're the king. You've got to set an example."

More silence. I was kind of hoping something.

"I remember things—not everything, but enough," I said. "I remember that it's hard being a son of Jupiter. Everyone is always looking at me to be a leader, but I always feel alone. I guess you feel the same way on Olympus. The other gods challenge your decisions. Sometimes you've got to make hard choices, and the others criticize you. And you can't come to my aid like the other gods might. You've got to keep me at a distance so it doesn't look like you're playing favorites. I guess I wanted to say…"

I took a deep breath. "I understand all that. It's okay. I'm going to try my best. I'll try to make you proud. But I could really use some guidance, Dad. If there's anything you can do—help me so I can help my friends. I'm afraid I'll get them killed. I don't know how to protect them."

The back of my neck tingled. I realized someone was standing behind me. I turned and found a woman in a black hooded robe, with goat skin cloak over her shoulders and a sheathed Roman sword—a gladius—in her hands.

"Hera," I said.

She pushed back her hood. "To you, I have always been Juno. And your father has already sent you guidance, Jason. He sent you Piper and Leo. And you will have the help of the son of Poseidon who will call you his brother as well as two more from the Roman camp when the time comes. They're not just your responsibility. They are also your friends. Listen to them, and you will do well."

"Did Jupiter send you here to tell me that?"

"No one sends me anywhere, hero," she said. "I am not a messenger."

"But you got me into this. Why did you send me to this camp?"

"I think you know," Juno said. "An exchange of leaders was necessary. It was the only way to bridge the gap."

"I didn't agree with it."

"No. But Zeus gave your life to me, and I am helping you fulfill your destiny."

I tried to control my anger. I looked down at my orange camp half-blood shirt and tattoos on my arm, and I knew these things should not go together. I had become a contradiction—a mixture as dangerous as anything Medea could cook up.

"What about my memories?" I said, "Not all of them are back."

"Most will return in time," Juno said. "But first you need these next months with your friends, your new home. You're gaining their trust. By time you sail your ship, you will be a leader at this camp. And you will be ready to be a peacemaker between two great powers."

"What if it cause another Civil War?" I asked

"I am the goddess of family," she said. "My family has been divided too long. For this quest to succeed we must make changes. And the final key too succeed will rely on one of Athena's children who has resist against feuds between her mother and the sea god before."

It took me a while but it dawn to me. "Annabeth."

Juno nodded. "As much as my Greek aspects doesn't like it, and as much as I rather let it not be, she is one of the seven greatest demigods. Whether or not she lives up to it is up to her."

"What do you mean?" I asked. "How is she the final key?"

"I already told you too much," Juno said. "But one thing is certain, the seven of you must unite against the giants when they rise. Each one can only be killed by a god and demigod working together. In the previous war the demigods that have successfully helped us fight the giants have earned their titles as greatest heroes, just as you and your friends might due if you succeed."

I look up again at the glowering statue of my father.

"It's not fair," I said. "I could ruin everything."

"You could," Juno agreed. "But gods need heroes. We always have."

"Even you? I thought you hated heroes."

The goddess gave me a dry smile. "I have that reputation. But if you want the truth, Jason. I often envy other gods and their mortal children. You demigods can span both worlds. I think this helps your godly parents—even Jupiter much to my annoyance—to understand the mortal world better than I."

Juno sighed so unhappily that despite my anger, I almost felt sorry for her.

"I am the goddess of marriage," she said. "It is not in my nature to be faithless. Only two goldly children of mine were born powerful enough to be called Olympians—Ares and Hephaestus—both of whom are disappointments. I have no mortal heroes to do my bidding, which is why I am so often bitter toward demigods—Heracles, Aeneas, all of them. Then I met the first Jason—a descendant of an Olympian—or Legacy as the Romans put it. He did me a deed once on his way to take on a quest for the Golden Fleece, and in return I favored him. That's why I am glad Zeus gave you to me. You will be my champion, Jason. You will be the one of the greatest heroes, and bring unity to the demigods, and thus to Olympus."

Her words settled over me like sandbags. Two days ago, I'd be terrified by the idea of leading demigods into a Great Prophecy, sailing off to battle the giants and save the world.

I was still terrified, but this time I didn't feel alone. I had friends now, even a girlfriend I will risk jumping off a cliff for, and two homes to fight for. I even had a patron goddess looking out for me, which had to count for something, even if she seemed a little untrustworthy.

I had to stand up and accept my destiny, just as I had done when I faced Porphyrion with his bare hands. My friends were counting on me, and I need to do this. The risk was high, that was for sure, but if Juno is right and we succeed, it be worth it.

At that moment, someone pounded on the cabin doors.

Juno pulled her hood back over her face. Then she handed me the sheathed gladius. "Take this for the weapon you lost. We will speak again. Like it or not, Jason, I am your sponsor, and your link to Olympus. We need each other."

The goddess vanished as the doors creaked open and Piper came in.

"Annabeth and Rachel are here. Chiron has summoned the council," Piper said. "Are you okay?"

I looked at my new sword and remembered what Juno said—including the part about Annabeth having a roll in the Prophecy.

"Yeah," I said. "Let's go!"