Hey Guys, sorry about the length of this chapter, only about a thousand words, not my longest.

This chapter will be about Jason and his ideas.

I got a review about hating on Jason, and I know I should learn to live with him, that is why I dedicate this chapter to him.

LOL!

I do not own Percy Jackson and the Olympians

Jason

They had left as soon as they could. Piper had organized five other campers and had gathered all the supplies on the ship. Jason could see the fear and shock in the Roman's eyes. Jason knew those looks were subconsciously directed to Octavian.

Jason, who had always been taught to never fear anything, was afraid himself. He still couldn't figure out what HAD happened. He had always been suspicious of Octavian but to think he might be a traitor was shocking. It was unbelievable. New Rome had been his home for as long as he could remember, it had been the constant in his life. To think the place he had once thought of as, perfect and safe, may now be filled with traitors.

Jason knew he couldn't jump to conclusions. The fact Octavian had teleported and left behind only dirt, may not mean he had a connection to Gaea. Octavian had dabbled in magic, the dirt may be nothing more than the leftover of a spell.

Jason knew he shouldn't be so hopeful.

Jason watched the last Percy heft the last box onto the Argo II and he knew they would be leaving in a matter of hours. It wasn't like Jason had never left camp before, but this felt wrong. Knowing that other spies may be in camp. Jason knew the other campers could handle themselves, but he felt a sinking feeling. Like something bad would happen.

Jason looked up at the deck of the ship, the sun slightly in his eyes. He could see campers running across the planks. The Vulcan kids, who specialized in Roman weapon engineering, had help Leo outfit the ship with four large cross bows and a multitude of other weapons. If they were attacked, they would be ok.

The feeling, was however, still there, and Jason ran to Piper's side, a effort to forget his worries.

"Hey Sparky, you all packed up?", she asked, trying to make light banter.

"Sure Pipes, been ready for a while now.", He replied, Jason had always traveled light. Not just physically light, but mentally, never knowing you family didn't leave you with much.

Besides, all the campers onboard had been limited to a single pack. This kept the ship light and fast. Jason was hesitant about the journey. It was a prophecy of "seven" and even Jason didn't know the number of campers going. The main seven members including Annabeth were defiantly going. But the Greeks had brought seven archers and seven warriors with them, and Jason was worried for their survival. Prophecies had a tendency to kill "unnecessary" members. It was possible that, they may all die.

Jason didn't want this on his hands and prayed to the gods they wouldn't be going. Jason now found him self at the helm of the Argo II. He had wandered there in his thoughts and had lost Piper along the way. He climbed up on the wooden railing and grabbed a rigging. He looked up at the sun and decided it was about half day. They would be leaving with in the hour.

He looked behind him and watched as Leo fiddled with a control panel on one of the railings, Jason guessed it controlled a sort of automatic defense system. Jason had to wonder if they would be using it. He had a sinking feeling they would be.

Jason could hear a commotion in the clearing below and jumped down from the railing. Looking over the side he could see the final preparations being done. He pull-vaulted over the side and hovered down, using his powerful wind powers. He could see the other six of the prophecy lined up and he landed next to Piper, who smiled and elbowed him in the arm.

A quick look behind him revealed Clarrise and Will Solstice, accompanied by the 12 other campers from their cabins. Jason was slightly impressed. They all knew the dangers of the voyage, and yet they decided to join them. Jason was filled with a sense of pride he had only felt on a few occasions. Against all rational thought, these 14 had joined their fight against the giants.

He also had a sense of fear. There was a major possibility they may all die, the extra 14 and the seven of the prophecy. They made their choice, he decided. He turned back to face the crowds.

Jason watched as Percy stepped forward. He cleared his throat to get the attention of the huddled masses..

"I'm going to try and keep this short.", He said, "While I know you are all probably tired of hearing us talk, I would just like to thanks all of you for all your hard work and strength in the last battle against the giants."

Many campers nodded and clapped each other on the back.

"And while it may be hard to see you lang time leader, Jason, go again, I have no doubt in my mind that in leaving the camp in the hands of you able bodied Romans will provide the support and leadership necessary for the good of the camp.", He said. Many campers cheered and rattled their weapons.

"So this is my good bye to you, I hope that one day we will all meet again.", stated Percy, as many campers cheered.

The mass of people surged forward to say their good byes. Jason shock hands with almost all the campers in Rome. Many younger campers broke down and began to cry when they saw him going. Jason was struck with just how much he was loved by the Romans. To see him go again must have been heart breaking to them.

Their good byes were cut short by Percy and Annabeth entering the Argo II, symbolizing the depart of the ship. They were shortly followed by Clarrise and the Ares campers. Seconds later Frank and Hazel got on board, holding hands and not looking back. Leo entered after high-fiving a group of Vulcan kids and winking at Reyna. Who slugged him in the arm. Piper walked in next, gesturing for Jason to join her. He walked up the ramp slowly, waving as he went, he could see the Apollo kids following him.

Walking up to the deck and looking up over the railing at the cheering masses, made him realize many things. He was leaving camp for a long time, visiting Rome and then Greece was going to take many months, he would be leaving home for a long time.

He still couldn't shake the feeling that something bad was going to happen. It was a sinking pit in his stomach. Full of angst and fear.

He flinched a bit when he felt a hand on his shoulder. He looked to see Piper, with her ever changing eyes staring at him. He returned the smile and all his fears left him.

Looking back over the crowds of Romans, he knew they would be ok. It had to be ok. Despite the fact he might not see Rome ever again, it would always remain a constant in his life.

...or at least he hoped...

FORSHADOWING?

A quick chapter to set off their adventure. Just a filler, next chapter we get into the action