Mark of Athena Ch.6

Disclaimer: I do not own the Heroes of Olympus, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, or any of the characters in these combined series. I wish I did, but I don't.

Jason

Piper finished her breakfast shortly after I finished mine. As soon as she put her plate aside and guzzled her drink, she was pulling me out of the Dining Hall. I expected to see her smiling, but when she looked at me I could tell she was upset.

"What's wrong, Piper?" I asked her softly.

Piper looked at me sadly, One of your... friends told me something yeasterday..." She trailed off, refusing to meet my eyes.

Realization flooded my face and I scowled, "Reyna." I stated angrily.

Piper nodded sadly. I should have talked to her last night. That way I could have cleared this all up then.

I groaned, "Piper, Reyna is dillusional! She thinks that all Praetors are destined to get married, or something dumb like that. I wouldn't be surprised if she made a move on Percy while I was gone."

"But Reyna said-"

"Reyna lies," I said, desperate to convince her that I was not in love with Reyna, "She would say anything to get what she wants. I never liked Reyna as more than a friend. I barely liked her as more than a colleage"

Piper still looked upset, so I did something risky and slightly dangerous: I took her face in my hands and I kissed her.

Percy

"Let's go! I want to show you something," I exclaimed, suddenly remembering the aquaducts.

Annabeth chuckled, "You're like a four-year-old sometimes, you know that, right?"

I stuck out my tongue out as I lead her out of the Dining Hall.

We got out of the Dining Hall and I moved to wrap my arm around her tiny waist. I kissed her temple and she swatted me away playfully.

Annabeth grinned hugely and I shot her a curious glance. In response she nodded over my shoulder.

"Does this mean you two finally got together?" She questioned when Piper and Jason noticed us and pulled apart.

Piper blushed, but Jason took her hand and gave Annabeth a sly wink before pulling Piper, who's face was still flaming, away.

Annabeth laughed happily, but stopped when she saw my worried expression.

"Reyna is going to make her life a living hell," I explained before she had time to ask.

Annabeth frowned, "We are leaving in a few hours. There isn't much Reyna can do before then. Besides, she probably doesn't even know."

I nodded, trying to seem as convinced as Annabeth. But I knew Reyna better than Annabeth did; Reyna would get back at Piper somehow if she knew that Piper and Jason were together.

So I hoped, for Piper's sake that Reyna remained clueless until we were long gone.

My hopes were instantly crushed, though when when I looked up to see a ver angry Reyna glaring daggers out the window where Piper and Jason had just stood.

Now I simply hoped that Piper and Jason knew what they had just gotten themselves into.

Reyna

My emotions often colored my vision. I know it sounds odd, but it is true. Bright colors when I'm happy, Black and white in battle, gray when I feel sick. Now it was red, as I stared at the spot where that Venus girl threw herself at Jason.

He was under her spell, obviously. Perhaps she was a charm speaker. It would explain why he looked so utterly happy. And in a few hours this girl would have him to herself for gods know how long. She could have him convinced he was in love with her by the time they returned!

No, I thought, It is time to take matters into my own hands.

AN: Short chapter, but I couldn't split the next one, so this is what you get. Sorry. Review! Love, Jess.