Me: Hops on Computer after going on holiday. Sees tons of reviews saying to update. "Didn't I say that I was going on holiday at the end of last chapter and wouldn't update for a few weeks?" Loads up previous chapter and reads the note at the bottom.

"Oh god no! I forgot to add a note saying I'm on holiday!" I shout.

All jokes aside I genuinely believed that I told everyone that I was going on holiday for a few weeks. Guess I didn't. Well, here's the chapter that you've been asking for!

Enjoy.

Chapter 23: Jason

I was elated. We had just reunited with Nico and many demigods from Camp Half-Blood. I yearned to see Camp again and I was terrified that something would happen to them in my absence. However, when thirty-five heavily armoured and familiar faces emerged from the murky depths of the Forbidden Forest, the joy that was radiating from my body was unmaskable. After a talk with Nico, and having confirmation about our backup we trudged back up towards the school.

We were given news that Camp Jupiter would arrive next week, and I was also excited to see Reyna and how they were getting along. Without Octavion ushering and whipping them into a frenzy, order would be restored and we would stand a chance against the army of monstrous beasts that I saw in my dream. We were absentmindedly walking up to Gryffindor Tower to retrieve our supplies, which we had so conveniently left back in the Common Room. Percy and I brought up the flank, scouring behind us for any danger. However, we detected none. Once we reached the portrait hole and we were about to walk in, before we came face to face with a scowling Hermione, Harry and Ron. They looked cross and my heart sank, I knew they were on to us. Despite this, Leo interrupted my train of thought.

"Oh we are in trouble…" Leo said. Piper slapped him on the head and spoke.

"What do you guys want?" she asked. Hermione glared at us, and before we could do anything had ushered us into an abandoned classroom the floor down. We were made to sit down while Hermione glared at us.

"Spill," was all she said.

I glanced at Annabeth, then at Piper, who shook their heads, which I took as the confirmation to feign ignorance.

"I have no idea what you're on about Hermione," I stated, with no emotion present in my voice. However, Hermione simply smirked and gestured to Harry. Harry stepped forwards and cleared his throat.

"We know who you are guys." We continued to feign ignorance,

"Harry, we're wizards just like you. What are you talking about?" Piper reasoned, putting charmspeak into her voice. Her charmspeak washed over the Golden Trio, and they looked dazed, but quickly, Hermione shook her head and her resolve strengthened.

"Don't try anything funny… Demigods…" she stated, with a smirk on her face. At those words, everyone's jaws dropped. We stared at her, stunned. In absolute shock that she had the guts to say those words, she would have to be 100% sure about this. Soon, Annabeth recovered from her shock, and her tone contained a more curious edge.

"I've been intrigued by you all," Hermione admitted, "I believed that you were powerful, and I didn't trust you. I knew that you weren't death eaters, but you seemed like very advanced witches and wizards; or something completely different. It first started during the D.A. sessions, you stayed after the lessons and practiced your, 'magic'," she said, making air quotes with her fingers. "Additionally, I noticed that during the week you would vanish into the Forbidden Forest. This peaked my interest, and one day, I snuck out Harry's Invisibility Cloak and snuck into the forest." I heard Annabeth muttering under her breath, some incoherent words…

"Should've known…, obvious—" but that was lost, as Hermione continued her story.

"There, I saw all of you practicing fighting with swords, knives, and a large assortment of weapons. I couldn't believe my eyes. Fifteen year olds, fighting like warriors with real blades that could hurt them, or worse… but acted like it was totally normal. I was entranced by your movements. I couldn't tear my eyes away. However, after what seemed like an eternity I forced my eyes away from you. Only for Leo to cry out that you all had been there for an hour. After this, I ran back up to the castle. Not before I saw you gaining on me. What intrigued me, was that Leo had said, Holy Hephaestus, and Hazel mentioned the Mist. However, when you were running up, I saw Percy dry all of you and conjure a great big ball of water above your heads. I first thought that this was wandless magic, but I started to research, and the only connections between those were the Greek Myths. But I thought, those can't be real. Can they?"

I sympathized, as did the rest of the seven. The Greek Myths sometimes just seemed to wack, and too out of proportion to make any sort of sense, but it was real.

"Anyways, I researched and I researched, but just came to the same conclusion. But I refused to accept it. The real break really only last week. Leo, Jason, when you were in the library." My heart sank. I remembered the day.

"Jason! Get over here! We have to revise for our OWLs!" Leo shouted, in the library mind you. But somehow, no one even looked up and Madam Pince was far away. I groaned, and Leo pulled on his usual impish grin,

"Jase, this is important, we have to atleast look convincing, Annabeth would kill you if you didn't pass, and we need to not draw suspicion."

"But Leo, we're not even staying at this school!" I exclaimed. Leo shook his head and waved his hand as if it were of little importance and continued to walk forward. Leo, being the genius he was, wasn't looking where he was going and then knocked into a bookshelf which caused the books to topple.

I lazily flicked my hand backwards and the bookshelf soared backwards, not harming me. Leo looked at me with an eyebrow raised.

"JASON! Don't use your powers like this. Any random mortal could've seen us!" Leo scolded. I sheepishly rubbed the back of my neck and replied,

"Sorry, I guess that the gods wouldn't like it if we revealed these powers."

"Damn right. We're meant to not reveal our powers. We're just here to protect Harry and Hogwarts, kapish?"

"Kapish," I agreed.

By the time that Hermione finished her story, everyone was staring and me and Leo with exasperated expressions. Percy, much to my surprise broke the silence,

"Jason, it's fine, Hermione was the only one who found out, we're all careless sometimes…" Percy said, but after receiving a sharp scowl from Annabeth, corrected himself, "Well, most of us anyways." After sparing Percy another contemptuous glance, Annabeth turned back to Hermione,

"Well, Hermione, that was some impressive detective work. Just don't tell anyone else." She then turned to Harry and Ron, "How did you two find out?" she questioned.

"I didn't know, Hermione just told me recently," Ron replied.

"What about you Harry?"

"I've known since that first dream of Mr. Weasley…" Harry quietly responded. We all looked surprised. Harry had known for months, but didn't tell anyone else. Hazel broke the silence this time,

"Why didn't you tell Ron or Hermione?"

"I—I re—really don't know. I just guess that I trusted you enough to not share your secret. I guess…" Harry stuttered.

"Thank you Harry. For keeping this secret." Frank said. Harry inclined his head in acknowledgement. Then, he turned around and walked back towards the dorms. Ron and Hermione followed, but I could tell that they wanted to talk about this topic more.

"Well, I don't know about you. But I'm tired." Leo yawned out. This set everyone else off and soon, the sound of yawning was all that we heard, at this point I pointed out that we needed our strength for our OWLs tomorrow.

With that we bade each other goodbye and wandered back up to our dorms. After stumbling through the portrait hole, we ambled up the stairs and collapsed into our beds. I fell asleep immediately, but of course, sleep meant dreams.

"How much longer?" a voice boomed from the inky darkness. The voice sounded familiar to me, I knew it was a monster that much was clear. I took a moment to get my bearings. The foliage surrounding the clearing was dark green, and the bark of the trees were as dark as Nyx. The monster emerged, and I recognized his hideous ram-like face. The body of this monster was rippled with muscles and bile began to rise in my throat. The last time I faced Krios, I had almost died. I was still plagued with nightmares of his fists pummeling against my skin, knocking the wind out of me. It had wiped me out to kill him, and then, I had only barely done it. His screeching voice made my legs turn to jelly. My mind told me to run, but I was paralyzed and couldn't move. To greet the screech emanating from Krios' mouth, a high-pitched cackle returned the call.

"Soon, Titan. Soon. Your brother shall rise, and then you shall take Hogwarts. Harry Potter will be mine!"

"What's in it for me again? My lord?"

"Revenge. Jason Grace will be there. I know how much you wish for a rematch!" Voldemort laughed. Krios' eyes scrunched up, and his shoulders tightened, signifying defeat.

"This time I will punch the son of Jupiter to a pulp. This time, I won't hold back. I will destroy Jason Grace and I will prove to Tartarus that I am worthy. He released me, he won't take me back.

With that, the dream dissolved.

So yeah. Back from holiday and here's another chapter. The villain has been introduced. I introduced Krios the titan, but don't worry, Hyperion will be there and the other two will probably be there. I'm not sure about the whole Tartarus rising, but I might just add him in there to accept fate or to kill the Titans if they lose? Or maybe they will win? You never know.

So tell me if you just want the titans, or if oyu want Tartarus to join the fight. I haven't the foggiest how to work him in, but if you wish for it, I shall try my best. I'll post quick, once I'm satisfied with my plot. Next chapter will just be filler though. So the fight will only begin in a few chapters.

Anyways,

~RedGods