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Jason POV

Jason starred at the cursed tree. How could he let her go? What was he thinking to give her his sword? Jason couldn't help but think of questions that blame him for Piper's kidnapping. His hair began to stand upright on his head and a bolt of glowing lightning struck the tree. The leaves burned to ashes and the wooden scraps flared with fire. Jason has never been more upset before. The one perfect thing in his life was snatched…and he couldn't do anything about it. Then, he remembered the girl from his dream. He dark hair and light brown/grey eyes. Then a missing piece of memory returned to his mind.

Jason and the dark haired girl were leaning against a tree. They must have been about 13 at the time. She wore a grey crop top and a pair of distressed jeans. Her hair was tied neatly into a ballet bun. Her and Jason were playing a card game when a boy about her age came up to them.

"Can I play?" He pestered. The girl a Jason an apologetic smile.

"Later, Justin," She assured. Justin crossed his arms.

"C'mon sis," He continued. She began to get annoyed.

"I said later," She said trying to keep a composed tone to her voice. Justin rolled his eyes at her. He just walked away glumly.

"You could've let him played," Jason noted. Crystal grinned slightly. Then looked Jason straight into his electric blue eyes.

"Just because he's my half-brother doesn't mean he has to do everything with me. Besides, he doesn't even like card games," She giggled. Jason smiled at her. "Got any fives?"

"Go fish," Jason responded. She reached to grab a card. "Got any aces?"

"Unh, uh, unh!" She exclaimed. "Fish my wish. I go again!" She grinned mischievously. "Got any aces?" Jason laughed.

"Damn!" Jason yelled while he handed her his ace. She giggled. Then her eyes shifted to a girl with long black hair and cold eyes .She was all alone. Suddenly her eyes soften and she stood.

"She's all alone," She commented. "Let's talk to her!" She announced. Jason shook his head.

"That girl is creepy!" Jason protested.

"She just doesn't have anyone to talk to. You of all people should know how it feels," She reminded. Jason sighed and stood as well. They walked to the lonely girl. "Hi, I'm Crystal. And this is my friend Jason," Crystal introduced.

"I'm Reyna," The girl said softly. Crystal gave her a welcoming smile. He never knew how she could click with everybody. She was always so kind and considerate to others.

"How long have you been here?" Crystal asked.

"About a week," Reyna answered. "Who is your parent?"

"Minerva," Crystal replied proudly. Reyna's dark eyes shifted to Jason. For a moment he didn't understand, but then he realized she was throwing the question to him.

"Jupiter," Jason confirmed. Reyna smiled slightly.

Suddenly, the scene shifted. Years later, it is the Titan War.

Jason, Reyna, and Crystal each battled a plethora of monsters. Swiping through them with their swords. The monsters instantly disintegrated into golden dust .When they thought they were done, an armed enemy came up from behind and stabbed Crystal in the back. She screamed and fell to her knees in pain. Jason and Reyna immediately bent to her side. Jason looked back to see the figure of the saboteur. He couldn't see the face, but the body was slim and tall.

The scene shifted once again.

"You can't tell me what to do anymore!" Crystal screamed at Jason. She carried a large backpack and was walking out of the camp.

"You're being stupid!" Jason retorted. "Going with the enemy?"

"I have my reasons…" Crystal mumbled. "Besides, what do you care? All you care about is Reyna now!"

"Shut up!" Jason yelled. "Crystal, don't do this! You're better!" Jason yelled.

"Am I? Am I really? Because according to the rest of the camp I'm not!" Crystal exclaimed. She continued to walk.

"Please! Don't do this! Stay here, I can work everything out," Jason promised.

"Can you? Just because your praetor doesn't mean everything is under your control! Power isn't everything, Jason!" Crystal assured. This timed she kept walking and never looked back. That was the last words they spoke to each other.

Jason fell to the ground panting. Finally his vision cleared and can see the startled faces of his friends. Jason got up and brushed himself off. He looked around the area.

"Oh my gods…" Jason whispered.

"Jason, what happened?" Annabeth inquired. Jason just looked down. He didn't know how to explain it. But everything was now clear. Crystal is helping Gaea right now. Jason wished he knew what happened at camp that made her leave. It was like being in the desert. At first you're thirsty, and you get one drop, and you desire for water grows more intense. Jason's mind was swirling with questions. He began to run. He didn't know where, but he followed his instincts. He couldn't let Piper go, like he did Crystal. He won't make that same mistake. "Jason!" Annabeth screamed urgently. "You're being stupid!" Jason stopped in his tracks. That is exactly what he said to Crystal. He didn't look back at the group. He was too ashamed.

"C'mon dad…what do I do?" Jason whispered to himself as he looked to the sky.

If anybody asks, I did not do this. But do what your heart tells you. You have already lost Crystal; don't let Piper get away too. Zeus said wisely. Jason looked down from the sky and at the ground. The horrible, evil ground. Jason didn't look back at the group, he just continued running. He hoped his instincts knew where he was going, because he sure didn't. Suddenly he felt hard hands grab him. They cuffed his arms behind his back and gagged his mouth. Jason struggled to get free but it was no use. He was being pulled against his will to his demise. The armed man held a sword against his back. The sharp tip dug into his fragile flesh. Neither of them spoke; Jason didn't really have to choice to anyway. The enemy continued to push Jason along. Suddenly the sword hit his head and his world went black.

Gradually his vision became to recollect. At first all he could see was that he was in a cell. But then he noticed other figures stuffed around him. He could barely make out the faces. Piper, Percy, Leo…Crystal? Jason rubbed his eyes and looked around.

"What is going on?" Jason asked weakly. Piper put her hand on his shoulder.

"You were captured too," Piper explained gently. Jason smiled he was so glad to see her face. Those kaleidoscope eyes he loved, her choppy hair…everything. He hugged her. She hugged him back. Leo had his arm around Crystal. Her eyes were closed and she was breathing peacefully against his chest. She wore the same outfit as she did in his dream. She looked stunning. But right now all Jason cared about was Piper. Crystal started shivering. Leo noticed it and slipped of his jacket and laid it on top of her. Jason looked at Leo confused. Leo just smiled, nodded and gave him thumbs up. Wait how much did he miss? Jason starred at Crystal. How could they go from being best friends, to rivals? Jason leaned over and touched her shoulder. She turned slightly and her eyes fluttered open. They starred at each other for a moment. Then she hugged him and he hugged her too.

"You were right…I shouldn't have gone!" Crystal cried. Tears streamed down her face endlessly. Jason just held her. He must have been the only that knew. He let her cry. That's what she needed to do. All of those years of suffering and pain added up. Even if Jason told her it was fine, it wouldn't help. Only tears could cure her aching. Jason looked at Piper. She looked kind of hurt. Jason mouthed the words 'old friends'. Piper just nodded. Crystal gripped Jason tighter.

"Hey, I have an idea. Why don't we skip the love fest and fast forward to the part where we get out," Nico said coldly. Crystal pulled away and wiped her tears. She managed a small smile and sat next to Leo. He gave Jason a sharp glare. "So how do we get out of here?"

"Nico, you're king of the dead or something like that; can't you get an army of skeletons to get us out?" Leo suggested.

"I can't get an army…anyway they wouldn't be any help," Nico explained. "We could also rule out any help from my dad…" Nico added.

"Wait a minute!" Percy exclaimed. "We have one of each of the big three's children! That has to mean something, doesn't it?" Jason and Nico exchanged a nervous glance then looked back at Percy. Then Jason spoke.

"Why do we have to lose?"