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"Do I have to use these?" I grumbled as I leaned back in my chair. Chiron had insisted that I use forearm crutches just in case, but to me it was more of a nuisance.

"Percy it's just in case you need them," Annabeth said gently.

"Hey, we should use them to our advantage," Jason said excitedly, with a mischievous grin on his face.

I laughed, "Yeah maybe."

The three of us were hunched over maps, trying to find the fastest route into Canada. We'd already spent a good half hour arguing about it. Sea travel was ruled out almost immediately to my dismay and Annabeth just started spewing reasons why we couldn't when I even suggested it.

"We can try and take a bus from here to Medford in Oregon," Jason pointed out.

"That's too far," she said, "I think our best shot is getting to at least Redding by today."

"Let's get on it then," I said, standing up.

"Ok let's meet back here after packing," Jason announced.

"I'll go explain the plan to Chiron," Annabeth said, leaving the room.

I sighed, content that this plan seemed simple enough. We would take buses from city to city, slowly making our way up north through Oregon and Washington. I was disappointed that we couldn't just use a boat. It'd probably be faster too but for some reason Annabeth seemed hell bent on going through the states. Even though it seemed simple, somewhere in the back of my mind knew that it definitely wouldn't.

"Hey, you ok?" Jason asked me, interrupting my thoughts.

"Yeah, I'm fine," I said smiling, "I'm a bit pissed that we can't just take a boat."

"Annabeth has her reasons," Jason said, packing up the maps.

"They were stupid reasons though. I'm definitely not going to fall overboard and if I did it's not like I would die."

"Yeah, I know. The sea water would probably help you."

"My point!" I said, throwing my arms into the air.

"I think she's just worried that if you get worse she won't be able to help you. She knows architecture, buildings and such. Despite everything she knows, I doubt she has a lot about sea travel locked away in that brain of hers," Jason explained.

I sighed, "Yeah, I guess I see her point now."

"Don't worry about it," Jason told me with a smile, "We'll be fine."

I snorted, "Now that's an overstatement."

"Yeah probably," he said, laughing.

Grabbing my crutches I got up and left the room, heading for the fifth cohort. As soon as I walked in, cheers crashed down on my ears.

'YOU'RE ALIVE!" Frank yelled, and he hugged me tightly.

"We'd thought you were doomed," someone else said.

"We're glad you're better Percy!" another shouted.

Hazel elbowed her way to me and smiled, "Thank the gods you're alright. You really scared us back there."

I laughed, "Can't die yet there are things to do."

"Soon Percy," a quiet voice said. I turned and saw Octavian walk by the open door with an evil grin on his face. Apparently no one else heard, they were too busy talking over each other.

"Percy, why do you have crutches?" someone asked.

I pointed to my feet and lifted my pant legs, showing my bandaged feet.

"You broke both of them? How are you standing?"

I simply shrugged and smiled, "Ambrosia and nectar can do a lot."

Many of them stared at me with awe, "I've always wanted to try that stuff."

I raised my eyebrows; apparently not many of them have needed it which was a good sign. Even though I'd been here for a while, there were some things I still didn't know.

I turned to Hazel and Frank, "Can I talk to you two?"

They both nodded and we walked around behind the building.

"What is it Percy?" Hazel said, crossing her arms.

"I'm going on a quest with Annabeth and Jason."

"What? Why?" Frank asked.

"We're going to try and find out why those other demigods attacked us," I explained.

"Do you even know where their camp is?" Frank said, raising an eyebrow at me.

"It's in Canada," I said.

"Hey I'm Canadian! Why can't I come?"

"Because I need you two to stay here and help with things. Those demigods broke a lot of stuff," I explained, "Reyna is going to need as much help she can get."

Hazel studied my face, sensing my discomfort. I didn't like lying to my friends but I didn't want these two to come after me.

"There's something you're not telling us," she said.

"Annabeth, Jason, and I are just going to go and figure out what they're up to. Then we're coming straight back," I insisted. Inside my head I pleaded that she'd let it go.

"Alright then," she said. I could tell she didn't believe me.

I breathed out, relieved that at least I'd convinced them to stay put.

"I need to go pack, I'm leaving today," I said, "I'll see you guys later, ok?"

"'Kay, see ya Percy," Frank said, "Don't leave without saying goodbye!"

I laughed, "I'll try."

Eventually after a few minutes I'd managed to locate my battered old back pack and started filling it. I found an extra change of clothes and a flashlight and lazily threw it all in. Then I paused, what else would I need? Searching the pockets of the bag, I found ten drachmas and an empty Ziploc bag. Realizing there was nothing else I really needed I slung the pack over one shoulder and headed back to meet up with Annabeth and Jason.

Annabeth was already waiting for me when I got to our rendezvous.

"Got everything?" she asked.

"Yeah I think so. There wasn't much to pack," I said.

"Same, I've only got an extra pair of clothes and that's basically it."

"I found ten drachmas in my pack."

"Really? Nice find! I only found one at the very bottom of mine."

I heard footsteps behind me and I turned around to see Jason.

"Ready?" he asked.

"Yeah let's find Chiron," I said.

He was providing the rest of the things we needed. Like mortal money, nectar and ambrosia.

"Does Reyna know about this?" I suddenly remembered I hadn't seen her since the attack.

"Yeah Chiron was with her when I went to explain our plan," Annabeth said.

"She ok?" I asked.

"Yeah, a bit stressed I think. There's a lot to fix in the camp."

"How're those crutches working for you?" Jason asked.

"They're annoying," I said.

"Yeah well maybe we can get better seats on the bus because of them," he said mischievously.

We headed back to the conference room we were in when we planned out quest and found Chiron looking out the window when we walked in.

"You're packed and ready?" he asked, turning to us.

"Yes, all we need is some mortal money," Annabeth said.

"And Ambrosia and Nectar," I added.

"Ah yes," he said.

On the table was a large canteen of nectar and a box of ambrosia. Beside that was enough money to feed a family for two months.

"Do we really need that much?" I asked.

"I sense that this quest might be a bit pricey, but this should cover it," he explained.

"Thanks Chiron," Annabeth said as she grabbed the money and put it in her pack.

I took the canteen and ambrosia and dropped them in mine before turning back to Chiron.

"How much should I take and how often?"

"One mouthful of nectar at least once a day, three at the most and some ambrosia if you're feeling weak."

I nodded and turned to Jason and Annabeth.

"Ready?"

"Let's do this!" Jason yelled, fist pumping the air.

As soon as we walked out of the room, Reyna appeared around the corner.

"Be careful you three," she said.

"We will," Annabeth replied.

Reyna turned to me, "You better come back in once piece Percy. It'll be hard running the camp without you."

I nodded, "Yeah I will."

"Good luck!" she called to us as we made our way down the hall.

We headed to the exit of the camp and I saw Frank and Hazel out of the corner of my eye. I turned and waved to them for maybe the last time. They smiled and waved back.

"Good luck you guys!" they called to us.

"See you soon!" Jason yelled back.

Then our quest started.

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