Third person narration. Please review, and thank you to everyone who has already done so.

Chapter Five-

"Strike for Egypt!" Enrique howled from the top of the hill as his army of demigods swarmed the camp. The campers struggled to grab weapons and armor to fight off the waves off enemy demigods. Percy was in the middle of the fray, fighting off three or four Egyptians at time, and making sure to guard his Achilles spot well. Rachel too was fighting, albeit reluctantly. She fought carelessly, as the divine weapons of the Egyptians were not able to harm her, as she was mortal. However, every opportunity she had, she would call out to Percy.

"You need to talk to him! The fighting has got to end!"

"Kind of busy at the moment!" Percy yelled back at her. But when she persisted, he finally gave in.

"Truce!" He yelled, as the five Egyptians he was fighting stabbed at him simultaneously, each missing. Suddenly, the whole camp went silent. Percy glared in Enrique's direction, where the latter was poised with his scepter, probably about to unleash a blast of energy. Slowly, Enrique lowered his weapon.

"I need a word," Percy said loudly. "Let's go to the Big House. Rachel, you come too." Enrique grudgingly followed them. However, when they reached the threshold of the door, he yelled out to his army in a strange language and drew a glowing blue symbol in the air with his scepter. The symbol grew in size and floated over to the center of the battlefield.

"That is to stop them from fighting," Enrique muttered. "A symbol of truce."

Chiron was already waiting for them inside.

"Great," Percy said. "Just the centaur we needed." He turned to Rachel. "Explain please?" He asked her. She nodded.

"I had a vision," She explained in a shaky breath. "I remember it vividly. It was a beautiful day, and I looked up at the sky. There was a large eagle low to the ground. Suddenly, it-I don't know how else to say it-split into three different animals. There was another eagle, a wolf, and a phoenix. Before I knew it, the eagle and wolf were fighting the phoenix, and I couldn't tell exactly who was winning. But I did know that the fighting was wrong. The sky had gone dark and lightning was striking the ground. But then, just when I thought something really bad was going to happen, the sky cleared. The animals were fighting a dragon, and together, they were able to destroy it. Then the scene changed. I was staring a city of marble, like Olympus. There was a gigantic pyramid, the Colosseum, and the Parthenon, all recreated. I stared at it a few moments, but then the city started crumbling, and I woke up."

Chiron nodded gravely. "Forgive me for interjecting my opinion, but I really feel compelled to attempt to interpret these visions."

"I already know what it means, we have to work together!" Rachel said hurriedly. Chiron nodded again.

"But I fear that these two are not so enlightened," He added, smiling, and I realized he was talking about Enrique and I.

"The eagle of course represents Greece, the wolf Rome, and the phoenix Egypt." Chiron sighed. "The Egyptians were always the most magical of the three, as I am sure you can tell by this young man's prowess in the arcane arts. When fighting, the creatures were divided, and the world was going awry. But when united, they were able to destroy the monster that is Gaea. I assume that when the city crumbled, Enrique must have been on his way here, making that vision of peace and perfection less likely. Young man, you really will have to show me how you manage to get around so quickly, and in such great numbers. I hope there will be time in this coming partnership."

"You mean..." Enrique said slowly, disbelieving.

"Oh yes. This vision of our oracle's has opened my eyes. I was...polluted before, my decision influenced by the memories of your kind's destructive capabilities. Hopefully we will be able to work past those, except of course for our common enemy. Rest assured, I will be able to convince the Romans to lift the punishment. You were right about that, at least."

Enrique was all smiles now, Percy could see. The strange new demigod extended his hand to Chiron and the others, Percy last. While still uneasy with the newcomer, Percy had experienced how powerful the Egyptians were and how great their numbers. They could use an ally like that.

"There is just one condition, I am sorry to say." Enrique said sheepishly.

"What would that be?" Percy asked coldly.

"Well, while you may have me sold, the rest of my people will wish for you to prove your worthiness. There must be an initiation of sorts. It's no big deal. We just need nine of your number to undergo a few days of basic training at our camp. It would make a world of difference in the loyalty my kind would provide you with." He explained.

Chiron nodded.

"Done."