Chapter 6

A/N: Hey everybody I'm back! Sorry that you had to wait a long time hope you enjoy this chapter!

Leah POV

Leah was lying on her bed going through a list of notes for dance ideas. Chiron had said that when the Romans arrived there would be an opening ceremony followed by a feast. Annabeth was in charge of the opening ceremony, which was going to be a mixture of sword fights, dance-off's, singing and more. It had been 2 weeks since Chiron had the announced that the Romans were coming, 2 more day and the Romans would be arriving at Camp Half Blood. Some part of Leah was very pleased since she could see all her friends from the Roman Camp but that feeling was covered with lots of emotions. Nick. She was going to see Nick again… with Stephanie. This was going to be hell! Leah pushed the thought away and started doing some last minute touches on the costumes for the opening cheer. When she finished she walked up to her dresser and sat down. She examined her reflection in the mirror and noticing she had a pimple on her chin, Leah grabbed her foundation and started to apply it franticly. ''Don't worry about that princess!''said a voice. ''Daddy!''Leah exclaimed. Her father's face was in her mirror it was so weird because he looked like he was 18 with his dazzling smile, sandy blonde hair and cool expression. '' Hey Lella my Bella''he said winking at her. Leah laughed,''Hi Marco Apollo!'' Her dad laughed and grinned. ''So princess how are you doing? I am looking forward to your performance you're going to sing just like your dad ok darling? Blow these Romans away! Real Dramatic! Aphrodite is driving everyone crazy because she has no idea what to wear and how to make an entrance on this huge performance! She wants to look good so she can impress all those lovely couples out there!''

Leah's expression was nothing but sadness when she heard his last line.'' Yeah…..I guess.'' She muttered. Apollo noticed and suddenly felt bad.

''Hey Leah its ok, don't worry about Nick. Him and Jason were saved by their dad after that little incident with you girls. Aphrodite and I went mad! Artemis too since you're her favourite niece! Aphrodite kept threatening to have doves poop on their heads and I was ready to shoot them! Of course Zeus made sure that his darling boys wouldn't be harmed. Sometimes it's annoying to have him as a father!'' Apollo checked his watch and then looked quite worried. ''I should get back they will be needing me…..'' He trailed off but Leah could see the worry in his eyes. ''Dad what's going on?'' Apollo gave her a quick smile. ''Trouble on Olympus, nothing to worry about I better go, love you Lella my Bella and btw those outfits for the opening ceremony? Sweet and amazing! Aphrodite and your mom will be proud!'' With that said he gave a wave and then vanished from the mirror leaving Leah to stare at her mirror with a puzzled expression.

Nick POV

Nick sat by the lake, by himself and stared at the water's clear surface. 2 more days just 2 days and they would be at Camp Half Blood. He was going to Leah… he had no idea what he was going to say or do or even if she would actually speak to him. What if she had a guy in her life? What if she hated him so much that she wouldn't even look at him? Nick shook his head, clearing his thoughts. Stefanie and Reyna were preparing the other girls for the opening ceremony with the Greeks. Apparently they had to put on a show both Greek and Roman Style in front of both camps and their godly parents. Nick put his IPod on and started to listen to Maroon5, he took out his sword and started practicing jabbing thin air and making swift swinging motions. ''Having Fun?''

Nick turned around to see the person who had spoken. He accidently swung his sword and the person dodged it. ''Goodness me boy has anybody taught you to look at your opponent before slicing them up! Thank goodness I'm a god or I would have been Shish Kebab!

''Dad?''

''Hello Nicolas,''Jupiter said. He was dressed in a blue toga and had a bluish grey cape decorated with clouds and lightning bolts. On his head was a gold laurel.'' May I join you?''

''Sure! Have a seat!'' Nick sat down on the grass and Jupiter sat next to him. They sat for a few minutes in an awkward silence until Jupiter said '' I believe we should have some refreshments.'' He clapped his hands and 2 cans of coke, some jelly snakes and a plate of brownies appeared before them. '' I don't think these brownies are as good as your mothers'' said Jupiter with a small smile.

''Yeah Mums brownies are the best especially when we had hot chocolate to go with it!'' said Nick grinning.

Jupiter nodded and helped himself to a jelly snake. His expression turned a little serious and he said. ''So you are going back to Camp Half Blood.''

''Yeah, I guess,''said Nick.

''Nicolas I came here to tell you that things aren't doing too well with the gods. Gaea is gone but still monsters that have been imprisoned for far too long are becoming stronger. They seek revenge against the gods, their leader would very much like to destroy us, It's nothing that you demigods need to worry about but just in case… I decided to confide a little information to you, Jason, Chiron and Lupa.''

Nick looked a bit surprised that his father would want to let him in on what was happening on Olympus he decided to take advantage of the moment.

''How is it a threat to all of us?''

''These monsters they are the very worst, a long time ago there were plenty of them roaming free but when the gods started to see them as a threat we decided to imprison them. We managed to drive them away but a several species returned, out of fear we wiped out most of their kind and imprisoned them to the farthest corners of the earth, the darkest and most terrible prisons. They have never made any signs of returning until now. We believe that if they advance they will want revenge on the gods. They will want to bring us down like so many others but this time they will want to destroy us.''

Nick nodded unsure of what to say next. Lucky for him Jupiter changed the subject.'' Well my boy I better be going but before I leave I must wish you luck with those girls. Goodness me you should have seen Aphrodite when you boys broke her daughter and her granddaughter's hearts! She was furious! Nobody could calm her down until Athena said that Macy's were having a sale!''

Nick laughed, imagining Aphrodite's face but then the thought of him breaking Leah's heart made him stop. He broke her heart…. He broke Leah's heart. Nick had never thought about like that. Jupiter laid a hand on his son's shoulder.'' Don't be too hard on yourself son, you'll figure it out eventually I however will never understand women.''

Jupiter stood up and said 'Good Luck boy' once again and then disappeared taking the refreshments with him. Nick stared at the sky for a while and hoped that his father was right about him figuring things out. Nick then stood up and started to walk back towards camp, deep in thought.

Jason POV

Jason was finishing some paperwork at the principia. That was the one thing he hated about being praetor…..the paperwork was unbelievable. Reyna had just left the principia to go to the opening ceremony practice. Jason was getting very nervous about his upcoming visit to the Greeks. The thought of seeing Piper again in less than 2 days was kind of shocking. Jason wrote his signature on the last piece of paper and added it to the stack of papers in front of him. He was about to get up when he felt a cool breeze behind him. He turned around and saw a bunch of swirling mist hovering above the ground in a perfect circle.

''Jason my son''said a voice from within the mist.

''Dad?''

''Yes boy, it's me. Almost finished the paperwork?''

''Yeah, so dad how can I help you?''

''Can't a father come and say hello to his son?''said Jupiter playfully.

Jason grinned,''No seriously dad what's up?''

Jupiter sighed, ''Things are getting a little bit complicated up on Olympus, monsters that haven't been seen in centuries are now making an appearance. They have been spotted, escaping their prisons and we believe once they have grown strong, they will attack Olympus and destroy us once and for all. It's nothing that you mortals need to worry about but just in case… I decided to let a few of you know about the upcoming issues.''

Jason nodded and stayed silent.''So…the Greeks.''said Jupiter.

''Yeah….2 more days. ''

''Are you nervous?''

''To be honest yes, it's just you know I'm happy to see my friends over there but the whole issue when I left and ..''

''Piper'',Jupiter completed for him. Jason nodded.''Well I'll say the same thing that I said to Nicolas, you both will figure it out eventually. Apollo and Aphrodite are still mad you know! But I promise that I will protect you just like last time and I will respect your decision.''

''Thanks Dad but no offense but you're a god you probably don't really understand since you always have to leave and I think relationships for you guys is kind of ….um quick.''

''Maybe but still, you will figure it out.''

''I hope your right.''

''Hey I'm immortal and have lived for countless centuries but I will never understand women there so sensitive!''A/N: Some guy in my class keeps calling me sensitive when I am so not sensitive! Okay maybe a little. Guys always think that girls are sensitive.

Jason laughed. ''Not all women are sensitive you know. A/N: I like this guy! Some girls are very easy going and laid back. But your right when you do something wrong all the drama begins! Even if it was just a mistake…'' Jason trailed of, thinking about Piper and Reyna and all his girl-related problems, Reyna being all girly with her press obsession, Piper hating him, his sister not contacting him…

Jupiter nodded as if he was reading Jason's thoughts (he probably was). ''Yes I understand. But Jason don't worry about the girls it will work out and when the time comes you will make the right decision. I know you will.''

''Thanks Dad.''said Jason gratefully. However in his mind Jason wasn't sure if he could make the right decision.

Loud thunder boomed overhead interrupting Jason's thoughts. ''I better be going,'' said Jupiter, ''They need me up on Olympus.''

''Of course, thank you father.''

''I will see you at the opening ceremony at Camp Half Blood.''

''Sure, ok um bye.''

''Goodbye.''

The mist swirled once again and then disappeared into thin air, leaving behind the smell of roses. Jason sighed and then stood up and walked towards the exit, deep in thought.

Piper POV

Jason Grace. Jason Grace. Jason Grace. His name kept playing in her mind as she lay on her bed combing her hair. Jason Grace I can't get you out of my head damn it! Piper threw her brush on her bed and stood up to get to her CD player. She grabbed a random CD of her shelf and put it in the CD player and hit play. Taylor Swift started to play, the soft country music made Piper twirl. She started to sing along, clapping her hands and twirling. When the song ended she fell backwards onto her bed. She lay there for a while and then took out a photo from her bedside table. Piper smiled at the sight of her and Leah's happy faces, that was the day that the boys took them to Florida for the spring break. Piper remembered it was so much fun. Nick's mom was an actress and she was filming in Florida so she invited the four of them to spend the holiday with her. Ashley Owens (Nick's mom) was more than happy to let them use her new house. It had been so much fun. They had gone diving, swimming and the two girls had gotten an amazing tan. When they had returned to Camp Half Blood the boys had gotten very annoyed with some guys who kept staring at the girls. She turned the picture over and read the message at the back.

To the most amazing girls that I know, this holiday was the best ever. I will never forget it. Love Jason.

''Ahhh he's a cute boy isn't he ?''said a voice.

Piper turned around. Her mom was standing near the cabin door smiling. ''Mom!''said Piper dropping the picture and running to give her mom a hug.''It's so good to see you!''she exclaimed.

''You too honey! Look at you all grown up and beautiful!''said Aphrodite, stroking her daughters hair.

''What are you doing here?''said Piper, smiling up at her mom.

''Oh well I was missing you so I decided that I would like to have some cookies with my favourite daughter.''

Piper blushed and nodded. Aphrodite waved her hand and a table appeared with two elegant chairs with a soft silk pillow on each of them. On the tablecloth there were two glasses of lemonade and a plate of chocolate chip cookies. Aphrodite gestured for Piper to sit down and then took the opposite seat.

''So sweetie… are you excited for the upcoming events? A bit nervous?''

''I'm definitely excited for the activities that Chiron and Lupa are planning for when the Romans arrive but I'm super nervous about… you know.''

''Jason.''Aphrodite finished for her. The goddess of love took a sip of lemonade and gave Piper a small smile. If his daddy hadn't protected him and his brother he would have been seriously hurt by me. Nobody messes with my favourite daughter and my favourite granddaughter.''

'' It's kinda weird when you call Leah your granddaughter because then technically I'm her aunt. I'm my best friends aunt is super weird you know.''

Aphrodite laughed.''Yes but you know it doesn't count or matter. Piper sweetie I wouldn't worry about Jason too much, he will make his decision and you have to accept what he chooses to do.''

Piper nodded.''Of course mom.''she said weakly.

''Hey sweetie it's ok, you will always have me your dad and your friends to support you no matter what.''

''Thanks mom.''said Piper smiling. She munched on another cookie and finished her lemonade.

''Well sweetie I better be going Olympus is going through monster drama at the moment, all very boring and they expect me to be a part of it! How ridiculous! Goddess of Love fighting against monsters! Well whatever next! Soon enough we will see photos of Hades underwear all over the internet!''

Aphrodite stood up and hugged Piper one last time before disappearing into thin air and taking the snacks and the table and chairs with her, leaving the smell of chocolate and roses behind her. Piper smiled and turned to her bed to find a 2 boxes of chocolate neatly wrapped lying on her bed along with a romance novel. Piper rolled her eyes and sat down in her armchair reading the book with the bright light of her lamp.