A/N: A/N: All characters and setting are credited to Rick Riordan and this story is fair use and NON-COMMERCIAL.

The stars are only bright because of the dark night that surrounds them. A tree is only tall because of the short grass that surrounds them. A man is only skilled because of the newcomers that surround him. The Poseidon Cabin is only great because of the ruins that surround it.

In the Titan war, one of the most ignored goddesses became the Last Olympian. In Giant war, one of the weakest demigods destroyed Gaia(A/N: I know Leo is strong but just for the sake of analogy). Now during the invasion of Camp Half-Blood, one of the least populated Cabins became the symbol of hope, the symbol of survival.

The forests are burning, the beach is covered in ashes, the hill is filled with rats, and the recreation centers are littered debris and the other cabins are crumbled to piles of stones. Everywhere is in destruction except for the Poseidon cabin, which stands tall and proud with the Camp's flag on top.

Thousands of traps encircled the cabin, hundreds of demigods defended the cabin, dozens of archers readied their bows, couples of Athena kids planned the battle

And one emperor is ready to invade.

"Give up, demigods. You have failed to defend everywhere else, why will you succeed at defending this?" The voice of Nero boomed everywhere.

"We didn't fail to defend our home," the son of Poseidon spoke up, "the camp's flag still stands high despite all the despair that exists. Greece is known for the founding of democracy, and we will protect it with our lives. This determination and honor is something that YOU LACK. And we will not let the beauty of Greece fall at your hands." Even as he said this, a twinkle of fear is present in Percy's eyes.

"Ok then. I'm quoting you on this." Nero said indifferently.

He pulled out his 4 foot long imperial golden spear, lit it up with Hydrogen and Helium. The glow reflected off the shiny imperial gold, making it so bright as if the sun had manifested itself into the spear. The temperature was so high the air began to ionize.

Then he charged.

Within 30 seconds, he disarmed and burned all the demigods, even the Hephaestus, and Apollo kids. All the traps fell apart and all arrows directed at the emperor vaporized within a second. The flag smelled like burnt cloth and there is already a hole in the Cabin door. All the water in the cabin became steam so powerful that it could power a train around the globe.

By the time the demigods recovered from the shock, Nero was already standing on top of a shelf, dressed in a senatorial toga.

~∫∫∫ SPQRALAN ∫∫∫~

"Now is when we embark on a new age of empire

Now is when we begin a new era of prosperity

Now is when we create a new generation of success,

Today we bring about a new decade of welfare, and

TODAY we gave birth to a new nation.

Greeks, now is the time of breakthrough, this is the day of transformation. As I finish this inauguration speech we are now the New Sun, the dark ages of Camp Half-Blood has faded and now we begin the great leap forward" Exclaimed Nero in his superior voice.

Every demigod applauded at his speech, but in their eyes is where their true emotions lie. You can see the hatred, the dissatisfaction, the discontent and the anger buried in the pupils of the campers. But there is one emotion that forcing the demigods to clap their hands — fear. Fear of being vaporized, fear of losing their loved ones, fear of never existing anymore.

But one demigod does not share this fear, instead, it is replaced by determination. It is replaced by the desire to change, it is replaced by the sense of duty. This demigod sent a wave of water at The Beast, only to be evaporated in an instant.

"You are dismissed, demigods. Perseus Jackson, stay here," said Nero.

Everyone knows what will happen, this is the same fate Jason experienced at Camp Jupiter. Upon realizing this, a drop of tear made its way down Annabeth's cheek. Why does Percy have to such a Seaweed Brain, why does his must his fatal flaw be loyalty, why did he rebel against Nero when no one did. Why? Annabeth stood there, crying, knowing that she cannot break in and save Percy. Perseus Jackson must face Nero alone for his loyalty to camp, now, he is destined to suffer the wrath of Nero.

~∫∫∫ SPQRALAN ∫∫∫~

(A/N: can skip. Same thing as Jason in Camp Jupiter)

"Perseus Jackson"

The voice of Caligula boomed all around Percy, a hyperventilating teen who looked like he's in an oven.

"What makes you think that you have power over me, the emperor. Remember you are nothing, Poseidon spawn. Your camp is nothing. You are all just dirt and slaves under my rule, and you will always be. Because I'm immortal and you are not. All your taxes go to me. Remember this no one, not even you, son of Poseidon, can challenge my rule"

In the heat and pain, Perseus spoke, "No you, remember this:

You said we will begin a new era of prosperity, but we began a new era of depression

You said we will create a new generation of success, but we created a new generation of decline

You said we will bring about a new decade of welfare, but we are a new decade of misery

You said we gave birth to a new nation, but we only gave birth to a new tyranny.

Abuse of your power is your fatal flaw, and it will be fatal, despite your immortality."

"ENOUGH, let me show you how it feels like to burn under the New Sun."

Tears filled up Percy's eyes, he forced a small smile, "you are not burning me. You are buring the hearts of Rome."

Soon, the person who dared go against the emperor evaporated. But his fighting spirit still remains in the souls of the Greeks.

A/N: How is it? Please review. As I said this is inspired from a Tale of Two Cities so there will some overlap between the two camps.