As always, the disclaimers,

+ The world of Camp Half-blood belongs to the masterful Rick (AMEN.)

+ That artwork in the cover belongs to Viria.

This story deals with alcohol, if anyone is offended, I apologise in advance.

+ I have re-wrote this entire story, so if it's been awhile since you've read the last three chapters, I recommend you re-read them.

A few more things before we start,

+ Apologises for disappearing for almost a year ):

+ But, I'm back, yay (:

+ I had so much fun writing from Hermes perspective (thought I should share that)

+ Word Count 3,917

So, here we go, hope you enjoy xx

o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o PIPER MCLEAN o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o

The camp was up in chaos.

It was now lunch time and every cabin, along with every, nymph and satyr, were all huddled up in the dining pavilion. Noise flowed through the room setting a tone of excitement and discretion; sudden uproars could be heard from every table. The food hadn't been touched and no one seemed interested in ever touching it. Everybody was wrapped up in individual conversations, but all were discussing the same topic.

It was only lunch time and already the whole camp heard news of a party.

Piper sat at the end of the Aphrodite table, intently listening to their views on the party, Mitchel sat directly across from her, his hair was neatly parted at the side, he wore a black buttoned up shirt under his orange camp tee. Only a child of Aphrodite could make an aggressively orange t-shirt, look like high-end fashion.

The table was silent, all were waiting for Mitchel to speak, he scoffed down the last of his Pepsi and then spoke, "I heard it from Butch, and coming from Butch, I didn't ask questions" Mitchel explained to his cabin mates.

"I heard it from Travis, But he didn't seem too happy about the idea" Lacy added, as she adjusted the crisp bow, tied in her hair.

"But, I thought Travis came up with the idea about the party, didn't he find this so called "wine" "

Drew interjected, "It was more Connor's idea, that's what Will told me anyhow"

Piper took all the information in, she and Annabeth saw the wine bottle crash into the Hermes cabin, it was sure to have been broken beyond repair. Yet, the party was still underway; she had seen Conner discussing it with people, if the wine was broken, surely, he would have called it off. Piper started to stir the idea that maybe, that hadn't been the wine bottle at all that crashed into the Hermes cabin.

Piper was taken out of her thoughts by Drew; who raised a suspicious glare in her direction, "you're being awfully quite down there Piper" she began, "you are our head counselor, surely you must have heard something about the matter" Drew hissed from across the table, being sure to emphasise the words 'head counselor'

All eyes were now on Piper, she immediately straightened up, "I hadn't heard that much" she lied.

Drew was about to speak again, before Piper interrupted, " But, if there is wine, and I seriously doubt there is, please be responsible, I know you are all mature and would never make such stupid choices." Piper hoped her Charmspeak made an effect on her siblings. Drew continued to glare at Piper, seemly unprovoked by her words.

"Sure thing, Piper" Lacy replied, breaking the tension between her and Drew.

A younger camper, who only looked about 12 or 11, looked up at Piper, "Your friend, was the one who told us about it" he said, referring to other people at the table.

Piper smiled at the boy with slight confusion, "sorry, but which friend was that?"

"The funny looking one, with curly hair"

"Leo" said another camper answering her question, Piper scratched her nails into the chestnut bench as she recalled Leo running downhill this morning chasing after the bottle, she had completely forgotten he was ever involved. If she wanted answers he would be the one to see.

"Valdez" she mumbled under her breath, she arose from the table and looked at her fellow cabin mates, "Excuse me, I need to go, but, I'll see you all at our next activity." She left without any more questions asked.

She scanned the Pavilion for the Athena table, if she was going to confront Leo, she would need Annabeth by her side. The Athena table was tucked away amongst the commotion, unlike any other table; they were eating and not bustling with conversation, instead they kept polite chatter amongst themselves.

Piper spotted Annabeth sitting in the middle of the table, squeezed in-between two boys, she made a wild hand gesture, grabbing Annabeth's attention and signaled her over. Annabeth dismissed herself from the table; and walked in long strides over to Piper. Annabeth's serene expression illuminated her face; she seemed completely at ease, despite the current situation. Piper knew better, though Annabeth seemed well rounded on the surface, her eyes were tight and distressed, revealing her true emotion.

"I thought the Wine broke" she questioned, with a slight edge to her voice.

"I did too; maybe it wasn't the wine we saw"

"Perhaps" Annabeth contemplated, "what does your cabin think of this?"

"I persuaded them not to drink the wine, if they go" Piper nodded in the direction of the Athena table "what about your cabin?"

Annabeth did a slight smile, "My siblings know of the risk, I doubt they will be attending"

A silence fell over the conversation; Piper knew what was coming next, Annabeth inhaled, "I-I have to report-"

"Report this to Chiron" Piper finished, "I know, but, before you do, I think we should talk to Leo"

"Leo?"

"He was chasing the bottle this morning, with one of the stolls"

Annabeth pondered this, "That's right!" she suddenly remembered, "Him and Connor, it's funny, I didn't think they really spoke"

"They usually don't, but for some reason they were together this morning"

"Let's go find the Hephaestus table"

Piper and Annabeth walked towards the Hephaestus table; it was full of grimy, greased up campers straight out of the forges. Leo was resting his head on his arms, face down with his eyes shut. His pained and strained countenance, gave him an almost, lifeless appearance.

Piper gently placed her hand on Leo's shoulder; he shot up, like someone had placed a dagger in his back.

"Leo" Piper sang, in her most reassuring voice, every one seated at the table had their gazes fixated in their direction.

"Oh hey, beauty queen" Leo ignored the stares, "can I help you"

"Leo, we really need to talk to you" Annabeth stepped out from beside Piper, Leo's face fell into a look of panic at the sight of Annabeth, and then quickly changed to his usual quirky grin.

"Aren't you mister popular today" Nyssa remarked as Leo arose from his seat.

"What can I say, the ladies love me" Leo added before trailing behind Piper and Annabeth, who were heading towards the central hearth.

Piper spoke, "You look like you've seen a ghost"

Leo shrugged, "I saw Nico this morning, if that's what you mean"

"Leo, seriously, are you okay?" she urged.

Leo kept silent for a while, "I was just worried about Calypso, being on Mount Tamalpais, all alone" he drifted off.

Piper detected some truth in what he was saying, but that's not what was bothering him. Piper always found the whole Calypso/Leo thing a little off-putting. She loves Leo, he's like a dorky younger brother and of course she's happy that Leos happy. But, for those awful few months where she thought he was dead, it was heartbreaking, then to find out it was all for Calypso. Well, it took her a while to get on board with the idea.

Annabeth stoped when she got to the hearth, she turned and looked Leo fiercely in the eye, "Piper and I saw you this morning"

"Okay" he spoke slowly

Annabeth looked extremely determined to get information out of him, "With Connor, What was that about?"

"What was what about? Me and Connor?" He questioned confused, no one answered him, instead both girls stared him down, "He came to the forges, to tell the Hephaestus cabin about a party, I'm sure you've heard about it"

Annabeth and Piper both exchanged looks

"Did he show you the wine?" Piper inquired

"No" he answered immediately, "I mean, He told me about it, but I never actually saw it"

"Then what were you chasing downhill this morning?" Annabeth quickly jumped in

Leo was caught off guard, worry lines evident on his face "Brass polisher" he stammered, "It was my brass polisher, it smashed though"

Neither girls looked very convinced, Annabeth shot Piper an irritated look, which she returned to Leo, "So, what do you know about this party"

"It's going to be in Cabin one, after camp fire"

Pipers eyes widen, "Cabin one?" she exclaimed

"Did I not tell you that earlier?" Annabeth asked

This changed everything, a party was fine, having it behind Chirons back was going a little too far, and Having Wine was pushing it, but having a party in cabin one.

Cabin one.

That was a whole new level of disrespect.

"Why on earth would anyone have a party in the cabin of Zeus" Piper steamed, lengthening every word

"I dunno, the space, Plus, I think it's sound proof"

"That's extremely convenient" she scoffed.

"Cabin one isn't sound proof" Annabeth corrected, "It's the Apollo cabin that's sound proof, so their music doesn't bother anyone"

"I wish the Ares cabin thought of that" Leo Joked, "I'm sure I could figure something out, if the Apollo cabin can do it" he drifted off, his head filling with ideas.

Annabeth turned to face Piper, "I'm going to Chiron" she confessed, "Sorry, Piper"

For once, Piper agreed, "Don't be, I'm right behind you"

"What?, you think Chiron should know?"

"Of course"

Annabeth seemed a lot happier now, "What changed your mind?"

Piper looked at the marble building in front of them, Cabin one. "I have a bad feeling"

"Shall we?" Annabeth extended her arm out to Pipers.

Piper gripped it. "We shall"

Annabeth's eyes narrowed at something, behind Piper, a wave of relief showed in her face.

"Thank the Gods" Annabeth sighed, "He'll help us"

Piper followed Annabeth's gaze across the lake, to the porch of the big house, she saw Chiron talking to a boy. The bod was tall and lean, with eyes that shone so impossibly blue, it made the golden glasses he wore seem inferior. The boy met Pipers eyes and when he did the little scar above his lipped curled.

Piper inhaled sharply and allowed a smile to escape her face.

"Jason" she cooed, "He's back"

o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o HERMES o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o

A few days earlier.

Normally, Hermes only had to attend these things twice a year, once in the summer and once in the winter. But, here he is, in the middle of spring, at a council meeting. Hermes being the messenger of the gods was always on a tight time schedule, this blasted meeting was sure to set him back a few good hours. Though, Hermes wasn't the only one annoyed by this spontaneous family reunion.

Since the second war against the Titans, Hades and an assortment of Minor Gods were given places amongst the council, but for some reason the Minor Olympians, weren't asked to come to this meeting; Hermes observed the gods assembled, looking at each individually.

Starting on the male side was Poseidon, who was wearing one of his painfully colourful Hawaiian shirts. Beside him, Ares was using his Swiss army knife to get food out of his teeth. To his right was Apollo, who was sighing dramatically and wailing in self-pity; Hephaestus, who was idly fiddling with bolts and screws, creating wonderful mechanical figurines. Occupying the two seats beside him was Hermes and Hades, who lounged on his throne glaring at everyone with distaste.

Kicking off the female side was Dionysus, Hermes giggled to himself. Dionysus was perched on his throne, plucking grapes of a vine with a particularly bored expression. Aphrodite, was now applying her third coat of lipstick, Artemis shot her looks of disgust whilst sharpening an arrow. Athena gazed down upon her fellow Olympians with an unreadable expression, next to her Demeter kept a firm eye on Hades. Hera, who was dressed in an assortment of peacock feathers, sat proudly in her throne, her husband Zeus sat straight and dignified, looking upon the hearth.

The hall was agonizingly quiet, the crackling of the hearth, echoed on the marble floor, intensifying the awkward silence that fell among the gods. Still, no one spoke.

Finally, Zeus cleared his throat, "I suspect, you're all questioning why I have assembled the council" everyone shifted in their thrones.

"This is a question, I myself, cannot answer" he continued, still viewing the hearth, "as you should all know by now, I have forgiven my son Dionysus for crossing me, and he has been relieved of his duties down at Camp Half Blood"

Apollo scoffed, Zeus snapped his head in his direction.

"Quite Boy" he barked, "Be happy with the punishment you received, I could have easily inflicted those duties onto you"

Apollo sunk back down in his throne. Apollo always had a rocky relationship with their father, the events of the previous Giant War, didn't help that status. Hermes gave him a sympathetic look, to which he returned.

"As, I was saying" Zeus continued, "Dionysus, has joined us in Olympus once again and he has come to me with an idea" Zeus chuckled to himself, "A rather good idea, But, I've decided to put it to a vote"

Zeus nodded his head at Dionysus, welcoming him to speak, "Dionysus, if you will"

Dionysus slouched in his throne, "very well" his droning voice put everyone at ease, "I was director at camp for a long time and though I show no particular interest in demigods, I've seen how hard they've worked. I think as Gods, we should…." He stopped, trying to find the words, "reward them, yes, we should reward them for their successes"

The council eyed him curiously.

"How do you suggest we reward them" Athena questioned.

"Well, I am the God of Wine"

"Are you proposing we give them a bottle of wine?" Hades sneered from his throne.

Mummers of disagreement could be heard throughout the council, Zeus smacked his hand against the arm of his throne.

"That's enough" his thunderous voice shook the hall, silencing the council, "That's not all Dionysus has to say"

"We could turn it into a game, if you will" He sustained, "we could throw a gathering, where there would be wine, to see which cabins can hold strong"

The council looked at Dionysus confused, "Allow me to explain, by the end of this gathering, the remaining demigods will be tallied up, the Olympian with the most children at the end, wins."

"A competition at camp, to determine which cabin can sustain alcohol the longest?" Poseidon summed up, while stroking his chin.

"Essentially, or you know, to determine who among us has the weakest children and who has the strongest"

Hermes sat up straight, "So, this is more a contest between us, rather than the kids?"

No one answered the question and no one needed too, the tension in the air stiffened. This was usual when someone mentions a contest; it was hard for anyone to object now.

Hermes was still curious, "What would the winner receive?"

"The satisfaction of winning, the right to boast, a small amount of drachma" Zeus answered for Dionysus.

Hermes head was still swimming with questions, "wait" he said raising his hand, "drachma?"

"Yes, the minor Olympians weren't invited here for a reason, I thought the minor gods could place wagers, it was my idea" He added proudly

"Getting our Children intoxicated is no way to reward them" Athena argued, "I agree that our Children have done well and they should be rewarded, but this is not a reward, this is an excuse for another pointless contest"

"I agree" Artemis spoke beside her, "These demigods are not for your own personal amusement"

Hera also spoke up, "Don't pass this off as a reward, Dionysus, you should be ashamed" her regal voice was cold and intimidating. Her eyes scanned the room, daring someone to argue.

Dionysus addressed all the council. "With all due respect, I have seen firsthand what these demigods desire and despite your beliefs, it's not your approval. Every one of those demigods long to be a mortal, I am giving them one night, where they can act their age. I will pass it off as nothing but a reward."

Hera stood up from her throne, her voice was harsh and firm, but, she still contained her anger. "This, is a despicable act and it will not be discussed further"

Zeus arose from his seat to address his wife, clearly angered, "What authority do you think you have over me, to be deciding what this council votes on?" His eyes were wild and cruel, Thunder roared all around Olympus.

Hera looked into his eyes and spoke in the same firm, threatening voice she used on Dionysus, "I will not have you make fools of my heroes", unfazed by Zeus, she sat down in her throne.

"You have no right to claim them as yours" was his only response, as he too, returned to his seat.

Ares coughed, breaking the silence.

"If what leopard print over there, is saying is the truth, then, I don't think it's a bad idea" he said, still picking bits of meat from his teeth.

"How could it not be? It's rewarding to them and beneficial for us" Poseidon added.

"Yes, also, we will be known as "cool parents", I believe that's a credential of high standard" said Zeus.

Hermes was still trying to figure out where he stood on this issue. "Are we sure this is the best way to show our gratitude?"

"Sure, whatever" Dionysus yawned.

This was a hard act to vote on, Hermes didn't want to cross Zeus, but he didn't exactly want to wrong Hera either. He had taken many trips to camp, delivering mail and such, but he couldn't see any of those kids wanting to drink. They were all so noble, they were heroes. He seriously doubted all they desired is a cheap bottle of wine, to have a festivity over. But, then again, he could be wrong.

"This could work very well in their favour, as well as our"' He finally spoke, "but, it could also work out very badly"

"This is wrong and we all know it, if you want to give them the chance to be normal mortals, let them leave camp, do something rather" Hephaestus mumbled.

"Now, now husband" Aphrodite's graceful voice chimed from across the hall. "Letting them leave camp, is not an option. Beside, we are only supplying them with one measly bottle of wine, what they choose to do with that is beyond our power"

Artemis growled, yes growled, at Aphrodite, "You know quite well what they'll do with wine. You stupid pristine Barbie doll. Could you be any more insufferable-"

Ares raised his knife towards Artemis. "HEY" he yelled, "Are you calling my lady insufferable?"

"Your Lady?" Hephaestus glowered at Ares.

Apollo looked at the knife in Ares hand, which was directly aimed for Artemis.

"Were you planning on throwing a knife at my sister" Apollo accused.

Ares leaned across to Apollo, still aiming his knife. "So, what if I was"

"I dare you to throw it"

"Are you threatening me?"

"I dare you to throw it" Apollo repeated through clenched teeth.

"Brother, please" Artemis said, "you mustn't defend me, I can do it myself"

Hephaestus sat dumbfound. "what do you mean, your lady?" He asked again.

Ares ignored him, eyes set straight for Apollo, "C'mon on Golden Boy, if you're so tough, show me what ya got"

Apollo made a bow and arrow appear out of thin air and raised it at Ares.

"APOLLO" Artemis exasperated, the twins made eye contact. A weird thing that Apollo and Artemis do is have a conversation with each other, without actually talking. To everyone's discomfort, it was how they normally spoke to each other in council meetings. Today was no exception.

After a minute or so, Artemis leaned back in her throne victoriously; Apollo's bow and arrow vanished.

"S'what I thought" Ares laughed.

Twins; Hermes thought to himself.

Zeus cleared his throat, "Well then, back to the situation at hand, are we ready to vote?"

"Not everyone in the council has expressed an opinion" Hera hissed referring to himself, Apollo, Demeter and Hades.

"Demeter, please tell me you're against the idea" she pleaded.

"Sorry sister, but I see no faults" she said, "Besides, I don't see how this affects me, my children have great respect for themselves. I can't see them attending such a celebration"

"Nor can I see mine" Athena added, "But, I can't just think about my own offspring, I must be reasonable and fair to all who attend camp"

"There are faults" Apollo spoke up, "I'm confused with how this game works, my cabin at camp is quite large, won't that give me and my children an unfair advantage"

"Yeah" Ares agreed, "wise guy over here, shouldn't get an advantage just because he can't keep 'it' in his tunic"

Apollo grinned, nodding his head in agreement, "I can't argue with that"

"We will figure out the ground rules, once the council has decided" Zeus said, "There are cabins with also few members, perhaps they could combine"

"That could work, Percy is my one heir at camp, you have a strong son and Hades…well, he has his boy, we three could combine" Poseidon suggested.

Hades scowled at his brother, "My Son" He emphasised, "Is currently in The Underworld and will not be taking part in this idiotic gamble"

Demeter let out a long sigh, "Your son is always in the underworld!"

"Actually, this is the first time he's been home-, I mean, this is the first time he's been to the underworld in months"

"Everyone will be taking part in this, Hades, unless you rather consider yourself a minor Olympian?" Zeus snickered.

Hades face flushed red, "I don't even consider myself an Olympian to begin with"

Hermes quickly butted in, "It's only fair, everyone participates, nothing against you, your son or your status on this council, Lord Hades"

This seemed to calm Hades down, as he fell back against his throne.

Though Apollo still wasn't satisfied, "Given that I prefer to take the form of a teenager, I can tell you first hand, teenagers and alcohol, don't mix. Boy, I remember this one time-"

"Is that all, Apollo?" Zeus interrupted, looking at Apollo like he was a pest.

"Yes, my lord" Apollo mumbled feebly.

"Good" He straightened himself, "Now, have we all had a say in this?"

"I don't believe Hermes has given us a clear answer" Dionysus pointed out.

All eyes turned to him, "Well" Hermes tried to come up with a response, "I don't know, whether I'm for or against" He admitted.

"Then we shall vote" Zeus decided, Hera was itching in her seat to object, but she kept her mouth shut. "All those in favour"

Dionysus's hand shot straight up, along with Aphrodite, Ares, Demeter, Zeus and Poseidon. In fear of upsetting their father more, Apollo tentatively raised his hand. Hermes head was spinning with judgments; half of his brain told him yes and the other no. In the end, he decided to go with his gut and raised his hand.

"All oppose"

Fewer hands went up, Hera, Artemis, Athena, Hephaestus and Hades. Each of them looked glum and frankly pissed off.

"The council has spoken" Zeus spoke cheerfully, which was strange coming from him, "The demigods shall be rewarded"

Dionysus perked up, "I will talk to Chiron immediately"

"We will assemble again in the coming days" Zeus announced, cueing a loud groan from Hermes, "Until then, the council is adjourned"

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