That night, Hazel, Frank, and Jason assembled together to move the Athena Parthenos to it's original home. Jason studied the statue critically and then said,
"Okay, I've actually been thinking about how we could move this thing for a while. Hazel, could you possibly call Arion and get him to help?"
Hazel nodded and whistled. Seconds later, Arion was by her side, nuzzling her shoulder affectionately. Jason smiled and then said,
"Okay, that's great. Frank, could you turn into flying animal of some kind?"
"Anything but a dragon." Frank muttered as he morphed into a massive bald eagle.
Jason nodded, satisfied, and then rose up into the air. (Being a son of Jupiter comes with perks like that)
"Hazel, you and Arion start moving the base of the statue. Frank, you've got the top, okay?"
The eagle gave a dip of it's head; Frank understood.
"And I'm going to get us up into the air."
Using all three of their strengths, slowly but surely, the statue rose up into night time sky. If any mortal could have seen what they were doing, they probably would have been scared out of their wits. But as it was, not another soul was outside that night. The process of moving the statue was a slow one. Frank and Hazel had to make sure that their movements were in synch, or else the Athena Parthenos would go toppling over. Jason had to keep a steady flow of air going, or else the entire plan was useless. Hazel knew they were in for a long night.
As dawn's first ray's crept over the horizon, the statue was finally lowered into place. It gave a resounding THUD when it landed, as if there was no way it was being taken ever again. Arion whinnied and then disappeared, probably to go eat some gold somewhere. Frank turned back into himself again, dislodging a few feathers from his shoulders. Jason slowly sank down to the ground and just laid there for a few moments. He looked completely exhausted.
"Well, that was successful, I think."he said from the grass, looking up and grinning at the other Romans
Hazel smiled back. She had wanted to be friends with Jason, she really did. He was a legend at Camp Jupiter, but it seemed like that when they finally got to meet him, he clearly preferred his Greek friends. But Hazel felt that tonight had really added to their unity.
Frank stooped down and helped Jason to his feet.
"Come on, man. You're beat. Let's get you back to the ship."
Jason nodded wearily and followed Frank. Hazel stayed behind a few moments, just to look at the statue of Athena.
"You're finally home. " she whispered delightedly.
Hazel bowed and then said reverently,
"All hail Athena, Greek Goddess of Wisdom and Warfare."
As she said this, a shining light burst forth from the statue. Hazel stumbled backward in shock and watched as two figures, one of Athena, the other of Minerva, joined together. The Greek goddess knelt and put a hand on Hazel's head.
"Thank you, child. You have relieved me of my torment. Because of this, my statue is now at your disposal in this incoming war.
Hazel wasn't entirely sure what that meant, but she nodded gratefully and hurried off back to the ship, grinning happily to herself.
Athena was at peace at last.