Sorry about the update time guys, busy over the holidays.

But i'm back and roaring for action.

In this chapter Octavian will play a major role and will take place from the view of Percy.

Quick question for you guys...

1) I know who Octavian is in my story (I haven't revealed anything yet) but who do you think he is? A power hungry freak or something more?

I do not own any characters from the Percy Jackson stories.

Percy

It seemed to Percy that everyone in Rome was there. The circular building that held the senate was packed and many campers sat in the doorway just to watch. There was much whispering and mumbling being done among those that gathered and Percy had to wonder if they were in the prophecies favor. Percy was worried. This was the first situation in which the voyage was threatened.

Percy had a uneasy feeling from the entire situation. There was something that was off, something that shouldn't be happening. He didn't understand what was wrong but there seemed to be a pressure in the room. He could tell all the campers felt it. They all chattered nervously and Percy saw many of them glance over their shoulder's as if expecting something.

Percy did a 360 rotate around the room taking in all the campers. They were lined up on the seats behind him and too both sides. They were packed tightly and watched in anticipation for the day's events.

Percy had to catch his breathe when he saw Octavian directly across from him. His arm was in a sling and his skin glowed a sickly white. He seemed to have aged ten years and acquired cancer in the last few hours. What really set Percy off was Octavian's expression.

Octavian glared at him. He had his eyes trained directly on Percy's, and his seemed to follow his every move. Even when Percy turned he could feel his eyes on the back of his head. Percy tried to match his gaze for a while but gave up after five minutes. Percy noted that the campers that sat near Octavian seemed to shy away from him, as if trying to escape a disease. He was about to point his out to Annabeth when he was called upon by Reyna.

She didn't directly call upon Percy but she stood up from the crowd and made her way to one of the two matching Praetor's thrones. Percy watched as jason also stood up but as if realizing something, sat back down. Percy almost had to grin at Jason, he still thought he was a Praetor.

"Not anymore", thought Percy.

Percy took his place on the throne next to Reyna and once again scanned the crowd. At his immediate left stood the other members of the prophecy. Annabeth was looking at him reassuringly and Percy grinned at her, as if to say everything will be ok. In response she looked at Piper who had her arm around Leo's neck. Leo seemed to have calmed down, but he nervously played with cogs and gears.

Percy wondered what he was thinking about as he seemed to be mulling over something. He would catch glances at Octavian and glare and then go back to thinking.

Percy was blasted out of his thoughts by Reyna. She stood up and raised her hands and the crowds immediately stopped whispering. Percy had to be impressed, she could really demand attention. She looked around the crowd, as if for dramatic effect, but Percy knew she was sizing up and glaring at her possible opponents.

"Campers, both Roman and Greek, we have been called here by Octavian to discuss matters for the camp.", She said, most campers knew this, but many gasped.

Octavian grinned triumphantly and let out a small giggle. Percy was shocked to see just how greatly he had fallen into disrepair. Leo had only broken his arm three hours ago, but Octavian looked like he had been in a prisoner of war camp. Octavian must have felt Percy's eyes, cause he looked strait at Percy and grinned. Percy wondered what he had up his sleeve.

"That's right, Octavian believes he has the information and grounds to declare open war against the Greeks.", she said, many Romans glanced uneasily at the Greeks.

Hearing his name Octavian rose up, smiling as he went. Many campers gasped and Reyna glared. Campers were never supposed to talk or speak unless spoken to by a Praetors.

"Good Romans, I have asked you all to be here today to discuss the pressing matter of the Greek invasion, and the subsequent destruction of Rome.", spoke Octavian, he might have appeared sickly but he still had his voice.

"On what grounds do you make this claim.", Reyna demanded.

Octavian grinned sheepishly and smiled at Leo, who glared back. Percy knew whatever was coming next, wasn't going to be good.

"What grounds you ask...my attack this afternoon, by none other than by the Greek right there," he said, pointing at Leo.

"I was walking down the path to the temple of Jupiter when me and my two companions were jumped by the Greek and attacked. He easily took down my friends with his devilish fire powers, and then snapped my arm.", Octavian lied, many campers gasped and stared at Leo, some in disbelief and others in horror

"As he stood over me he then declared himself a servant of Gaea.", Yelled Octavian, grinning at the campers reactions.

Percy was frightened, Octavian as crazy as he was, was a fantastic public speaker. The Roman campers began to get restless. Percy feared they might have a all out rebellion on their hands.

"Do you have proof of this statement?", Reyna asked.

"Yes, I have statements from my two companions, and eye witnesses from up to five campers."

Octavian grinned at Reyna who in turn sighed.

"Therefor, I declare a all out war against the back stabbing Greeks, and there immediate removal from Camp and a statement to kill on site.", Octavian screamed. He was spitting now and had a look of pure fury in his eyes.

Percy sighed as he watched Romans grab Greeks from behind and hold them above their heads yelling words of retribution and payment. Percy knew it was over, that the prophecy had failed. However, he still felt that something was wrong with the situation, something he had missed.

Percy was puzzled for a second as he watched Piper whisper something in Leo's ear. Leo who had before been hanging his head in sadness suddenly brightened up. He began to whisper quietly with Piper, a look of defiance is his eyes.

He and Piper stood up as one and Percy began to get even more confused. What were they doing?

"Excuse me, but I have something to say.", Piper declared.

Upon seeing her Octavian sneered.

"What's this, a Greek, you have no power here traitor.", screamed Octavian.

"You shut you mouth traitor, you know all of what you just said is a lie and we have proof.", screamed Leo.

"SHUT UP, GREEK!", howled Octavian.

"What's the matter Octavian, think they might know to much?", Asked Reyna.

Octavian got a look of absolute fury in his eyes and looked as if he wanted to rip Piper and leo in half.

"You may speak Piper.", said Reyna.

"Thank you...", replied Piper, "Octavian, we have proof of your lies, and were going to call you out."

Percy smiled, if Piper and Leo could pull this off there might just be hope for the prophecy. This would be the defining point in today's events. This would make history.

"Now to begin..."

WHAT'S HAPPENING!

WHAT DO THEY KNOW?

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