Clarisse was happier than ever. She got the love of her life and was involved in a conflict for the good of the world. Conflict with a purpose, something in direct contrast to her bastard of a father. At times she remembered the first time she knew she had fallen for him. It was about 10 years after Chaos had brought her on at Percy's request. She was on her final task to become a commander. Liberate a world single handedly

Flashback

During the last dregs of her campaign against the evil emperor, Clarisse was completely surrounded, outnumbered 1000 to 1 and already beaten up she had suffered a dislocated shoulder, 3 broken ribs, a fractured pelvis and 3 or maybe 7 concussion she had lost count. She was prepared to die but she wasn't going to let those bastards have the satisfaction. With a defiant warcry she used her good arm to hold her spear down before using it as a lever to put her arm back in its' socket she then charged forward but was halted as a black and blue comet began to fall from the sky towards her, the enemy confused but she simply smiled. With an earth shattering crash the comet hit the ground and from the crater he rose.

"Clarisse you really are something else!" He laughed "Down 1000 to 1, beaten and broken and completely surrounded by monsters armed literally to the teeth and what do you do? You snap your arm into place, give one hell of a warcry and charge them? Chaos above you are magnificent!" Clarisse could only stare as Percy still laughed.

"It's okay now. You did amazing work, killing an evil emperor then taking on the stragglers is no easy feat. Do you mind if I do the clean up?"

"Have at them Prissy." Before she could blink a platform of darkness sprung up beneath her and beneath her and began to rise.

"Can't have you getting hit while I clean up." That was when she knew. Sure she had always had a crush on him but in that moment she fell hard. The rest of the battle left her in awe. Percy had become a weapon shooting and dodging with his glocks using spears of darkness for defense as well as launching them into the larger foes. In about 7 minutes the army was nothing but bodies missing vital parts. Covered in blood and guts was a lone figure smiling as wind blew his slick raven hair flat against his face. Not wasting another moment she leapt from her platform and landed in his arms.

"Woah there slugger you're in no shape to jumping off things."

"You came."

"Of course I came, you needed help. What kind-" Before he could finish Clarisse brought her lips to meet his own.

"Finally." Percy smiled into the kiss.

Ever since that day the two were inseparable.

Present Day

"What are you smiling about, war princess?" Clarisse was brought out of her daydream by Percy looking over her with that crooked smile.

"Just remembering why I love you so much," she answered

"Oh? And why is that?" He said as he slid on top of her

"Because you're unlike anyone i've ever met. Youre strong but you couldn't care less, and when you put your mind to something you get so focused it's remarkable."

"Oh stop you'll make me blush." As Percy met her lips with his he felt like his insides were exploding with butterflies. Before the kiss could deepen however Luke ran looking a bit confused.

"Sorry to break up this passionate moment but you guys have to see this." Grumbling the pair rose and followed Luke onto the roof of the base.

"Since it's my turn to keep watch I set the barrier to alert me of any divine or otherwise inhuman presences and well I think it's better if you just look." Clarisse and Percy directed their gaze about a mile southwest of their base and then they saw it.

"Are those automatons?" Clarisse asked confused

"Hephaestus grade and they seem to be armed with swords and spears and that isn't the real problem." Dressed in full roman hoplite armor was what could only be described as Reyna but taller.

"I think I know who that is. You guys wanna go welcome them?" Percy asked Luke and Clarisse gave matching nods before he grabbed both of them, spread his wings and took off from the roof soaring until they landed in front of the soldier. As they approached Clarisse put an arm on the soldiers of both men.

"I got dibs." Clarisse said Percy just laughed and Luke pouted as Clarisse took the lead.

"Bellona, should my allies and I take this as a surrender." Bellona could only laugh.

"No mortal this is a strike against your cause to uproot all that western civilization has created."

"Zeus must truly be desperate to send you, although it does make sense. You aren't an Olympian so that whole "stay where Olympus is for max power" rule probably doesn't apply to you." Gritting her teeth, Bellona's eyes glowed red.

"Lord Jupiter doesn't know I have come. Hephaestus made these soldiers for me as a favor." she answered

"Wait...If Zeus doesn't know you're here then that means….." Percy's eyes were alight with amusement.

"You're here to fight to prove yourself or something? Wait let me guess you want to be an Olympian?" Clarisse answered. Her lack of answer was good enough to tickle the three warriors.

"WHAT IS SO FUNNY YOU DAMN MORTALS?" Bellona bellowed sending a shockwave of power rolling off her. Pausing from her laughter Clarisse answered

"It's just you aspire to be an Olympian when their reign is coming to an end."

"You blasphemous, irreverent,-"

"Sorry are we gonna fight now? Or?" Clarisse interrupted

"I am a true warrior blitzing or sneak attacks are not honorable." Bellona replied

"Cool, cool. Luke, Percy I'll take the Goddess you guys handle the automatons please."

"Yes ma'am!" they said in unison cracking their necks and fingers. Scoffing Bellona strode right up to Clarisse.

"And how Mortal do you plan on "taking" me?" Without missing a beat Clarisse grabbed the goddess by her throat and jumped into the sky far from the men and the automaton army. As they descended Clarisse threw the goddess into the forest, breaking several trees before coming to a halt. A look of absolute shock crossed her face as she looked up to find a fully armored Clarisse standing over her.

"This is how."

ON OLYMPUS

Zeus was livid. Nike has been sent to derail the movements of the demigod rebellion but seemed that she was defeated. It didn't make any sense. He was willing to admit that when in his throne room the Jackson boys had exhibited power that was almost like his own, but the reports had stated that he was not even with the group that Nike had attacked. And now a warrior comparable to his own daughter was missing. Sending a blast of blue energy into the center of the room he summoned the other Olympian gods.

"What is Father?" Athena asked, looking almost bored.

"Nike is dead." That got the attention of the entire room. Sure Nike was a minor goddess but in terms of raw power she ranked only below Nemesis and Bellona. Her being killed was incomprehensible.

"Was it Jackson?" Ares asked. Shaking his head Zeus answered.

"He is still in Canada. It must have been one of the 5 with him. Even worse Bellona is missing." Scanning the room Zeus could see Hephaestus shuffling in his throne. "Do you know something about Hephaestus?" Knowing he was caught Hephaestus had no choice but to come clean.

"As a favor I forged 200 automaton warriors for her. I assumed she was using them to train but looking back the specification seemed more war ready. I believe she might have launched an offensive against Jackson." He answered.

Athena couldn't stop the thought from entering her mind.

"She's going to die."

Super sorry about the wait. Had to Move out of my dorm in a hurry and getting settled with this whole virus going around was hell on earth but never fear I have returned. Sorry about the cliffhanger but if you like the Silena vs Nike fight you're going to love what I have in store for Bellona and Clarisse till then!

-Peacoat