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Chapter 4:

The members of the staff table watch as students start for file in for breakfast. Nico boldly strides in, the first of the Olympians, in full armor his hoplite helmet under his arm. He walks up to the dais and bows to the teachers proudly. He then joins his "House". His parents exchange a smile and discuss how to whip these undisciplined children into shape.

As the rest of the group comes in, it is noted that they also have battle gear on. Even Grover, with his clopping gate has padding on. The other students are confused by the large fire pit in the middle of the hall. Beside the brazier, a girl sits. Her eyes gleam with flames. Bella and Mars stride over to her and bow deeply.

"Dear Aunt Hestia, is there anything I can get for you?" Mars asks. The girl nods to him kindly. "No dear child, just the recognition is enough. As far as having a want, the house elves here have been most hospitable." She smiles to them and shoos them back to the table.

When Dumbledore waves his hand for the house elves to bring the food out, the godly children fill their plates. They walk up to the brazier, scraping the best of their meal into the fire. The sight is strange to the rest of the school.

When Percy and Nico get to the brazier, they kneel in front of the girl. "You honor us with your presence, Aunt Hestia." They both intone. She smiles at the two boys who are her favorites. Jason walks up, "It's a pleasure to see you again, Auntie Vesta." He bows deeply and smiles at her. The girl chuckles at Zeus' youngest child. "You too Jason. Have a good day in your classes. I'll tell your fathers that you say hello. Keep up the good work, you three."

When Percy sits down again, Ron asks him about his strange comment last night. "What did you mean by it would be nice not to worry about dying each day?"

He chuckles, "Well, put it this way, I have heard of "The Golden Trio "even all the way in USA. "The Boy Who Lived, Harry Potter; the Greatest Witch of the Age, Hermione Granger; and the Strategy King, Ron Weasley." 'Though I don't think he'll stand up under the scrutiny of Jazz and Athena.' "It isn't just here. In a way Jason and I are in the same boat as Harry is. I actually share the "Chosen One" title with you, Harry. The difference being we were battling our grandfather, who was trying to rise again. That is another reason why we are here for the year, to train you for the battles ahead. Really who better, than the God and Goddess of War themselves."

Bellona and Mars are waiting for the combined classes to join them in the arena. The Quidditch pitch had been transfigured into a replica of the Roman Coliseum.

"I am quite sure you all know of my famous temper. Please don't push me. I do not permit laziness while training. From what I understand you rely too much on those pieces of timber in your hands. In this "class" we will not have wands. You will be learning how to wield real weapons. You will earn your grade with sweat and aching bones and joints." Mars barked to the students. Both adults are in uniform fitting a Greek hoplite.

"Mars, I think we should show them what is in store." Bella suggests a demonstration. He grits his teeth and nods. A smirk crosses his face, which she catches. His face falls when she shakes her head. "This will not be a redo of LA, Mars. I don't need to be mopping up ichor just because you want to fight with Percy." She chides him. She then turns to the experienced fighters at her disposal.

"Okay, Percy and Jason, come here. Let's see plan Delta please." Mars smirks at his brother and cousin, as they square off. Jason throws his coin in the air and catches his spear. Percy grabs the nondescript black pen from his back pocket. Many students twitter about him writing a letter.

"This pen is mightier than you think." He winks to Annabeth who giggles. He removes the cap and Riptide grows in his hand, to everyone's amazement. The two start to circle. As an afterthought, Percy taps his wristwatch. Tyson's bronze shield spirals out from his wrist. A group of girls swoon at the guys as they start to clash. Percy steps in and goes for the hilt of the spear. It crashes to the ground at his feet.

"That was no fun, we barely got into it. You can do better than that Jase." Percy cries to the blonde who stoops to pick up the spear again. Jason tosses it back up and this time catches a sword about the same size as Percy's. This time they really lay into each other when they clash swords. Percy begins to blur as they step up the fight. "You know it's not fair, you taking that dip, Sea Prince." Jason says through gritted teeth, trying to last against the might of the Chosen One.

"Okay show offs, enough for now. Let's let the others try." Bella trilled happily. Mars shakes his head and mutters something about needing to have a talk with his brother. After the students chose their weapons and armor and have a few dozen spars, Mars the end of class.

"That was the hardest class I have ever had. How can our grade depend on our sweat equity?" Hermione complained on her way to the Great Hall.

"No Miss Granger, your lives depend on your sweat equity. If you are half as smart as I have heard you are, and then you should realize that your side needs help that we can provide. Dumbledore may not see it, but I think Harry does." Mars interrupted her rant, quietly.

"With all due respect Sir, what can you do for us. We have been fighting against the dark lord for as long as we have been in school." She was a little scared, looking into the eyes of notoriously angry war god.

Mars takes a breath, to calm himself. "Miss Granger, so far he has been coming at you with a few cronies or completely by himself. When, not if, but when this war heats up, you are going to be up against everything he can throw at you." His famous temper hidden away under a calm demeanor. He walks past her and up to the staff table, sitting next to Bella.

"You had to put the brains on high alert, didn't you dear?" Bella chuckles as he sat down next to her.