AN

Roy: We would like to begin by apologizing. This has been the greatest delay we have had spanning for about a month and we would like to give our most sincere apologies for the dastardly delay.

Twista: We're reaaaaaallllly sorry! Junior year has been no joke and we just finished up our exams and we would like to begin again by posting the 1st chapter of the MoA arc!

Jake: Sort of our shared fault. None could get any work done with our workload. So we're sorry and we would hope for you to accept our apology!

Roy: Here it is! We would reply but this thing has been delayed more than enough. I blame the ingrates who can't do our requirements without me…

Jake: Oh yeah, it was Roy's birthday a couple of days ago. Happy Birthday Faggot!

Twista: *Shoots party streamers* Roy turned sixteen this week yaaay! Now he can drive us anywhere!

Roy: Shut up you two, anyway. Enjoy! There's a new POV coming up!

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Zoe 3rd Person POV

Zoe faced the mirror in her cabin once more and massaged her temples as she frowned in annoyance. Ever since Prometheus had given her back some memories back at Mount Diablo, she was very slowly getting bits and bits of some memories she didn't know even existed.

Looking at her reflection, she sighed as she noticed the bags under her eyes and put her hands on the side of her hips. She turned a bit to the left and to the right as she fixed her long, silky black hair and thought "These memories…"

A small hover of a hand over her bracelet caused it to glow faintly as she said "Focus Zoe today is the day. Take note of what Prometheus said, remain vigilant."

Closing her eyes, faint sounds of yelling, swords meeting, shields bashing, arrows zooming and explosions came from all around her as if she stood in the middle of a war. She has had nightmares for the past few months causing her to lack sleep to an extent. These dreams always involved her standing in the middle of a war scene and personally witnessing the carnage around her.

It would have driven her mad but she had some closure as she was given some sleeping pills by Fecilia. The nightmares were too much for her and thankfully Fecilia had something to help her.

She took a seat on her bed and looked around her room in the Argo 2. Her room along with all the others was especially designed to her liking. It was as big as her room in the Forethought Cabin at Camp Half-Blood. The Celestial Bronze flooring was shiny and glimmering under the bright orange dragon fire lighting which can be controlled with a simple turn of a knob. A small closet containing her clothing was at the room's corner and next to it was a wide table where papers and several pieces of equipment were cluttered on. A chair was standing on the floor near the table and her vest with Artemis' symbol on the back was hanging on the chair. The bed was not too big or too small. It was just about right as it was warm and cozy enough to sleep on but Zoe hadn't had the opportunity to do so yet.

She put a hand inside her pocket and pulled out Percy's necklace which he left at camp the day he disappeared. Giving a long sigh, she thought about how hectic things had been. Percy's disappearance, the new memories and the Giant War and all, it didn't really look easy to handle even if you were several millennia old.

Holding the amulet in her hands, she held it tight as she looked back on how lonely she had felt these few months. Without Percy, Camp life went on as Talon came and went, Fecilia handled the infirmary, Annabeth trained with Piper, Leo and Jason, Nico and Bianca rarely showed up, her sisters from the hunt almost never stopped by, Artemis never answered her calls and Riley kept doing reconnaissance while Allen was remembered by them daily. Between all of that, she had to train all the new recruits alone and each day Percy was missing, she felt it was as if she had a gap in her chest.

Yesterday, around the timeframe between 9 to 10 in the evening, Fecilia had messaged them via Iris Message about how they successfully landed in the Roman Camp and helped them against the invaders and they were clear for arrival tomorrow. Leo immediately went to making preparations with Jason. Piper and Annabeth went to do their own things while their 'chaperone', a satyr named Gleeson Hedge, went back to watch whatever fighting films he enjoyed.

Zoe had been feeling nervous ever since Fecilia left with Bianca and Asteron on one of the Argonites, a very small ship about the size of a rowboat faster than the Argo 2 itself, to help the Romans. She was assured of Percy to recover his memories but a ghost of a voice in her mind always jabbed at her that Percy had forgotten her in this long gap of time.

She scowled and said "If he did, then I'll make him pay."

Her gaze softened as she remembered Percy's wide grin that made her smile even a little as well. She really missed him and she hope he missed her.

She was snapped out of her thoughts as a knock came from her door and she called out "Who is it?"

"Zoe it's me!" said the familiar voice of Piper, "We're coming in! Leo said we're 10 minutes inbound! Are you coming?"

Zoe quickly pocketed Percy's necklace and picked up her vest that hung on the chair and wore it over her shirt as she called out "I'll be there in a bit!"

She fixed her clothing and opened the door to see Piper. She looked pretty to put it simply as she was wearing a Camp Half Blood shirt with the symbol of the Aphrodite Cabin on her back. Her hair was in one choppy braid as her dagger was strapped to her side. She looking around as if she was looking for something. She followed her gaze as she felt a long sharp cold shiver creep down her spine. The former huntress shivered and said "Piper lets go."

Stepping out into the Argo 2's open deck, Zoe and Piper gazed around and saw that by the feel of the wind, they were indeed descending. On the stern's quarter deck was Leo. He looked better than he did a few months ago as he underwent several months of rigorous training under Talon and Fecilia. He wore an orange Camp Half Blood jacket with a black Hephaestus Cabin symbol imprinted on its back. He wore a dark shirt under the open jacket which made the dirt on it less evident. His magical tool belt was hanging by his waist as a small hammer with a reflective black head as if it was made of gems was strapped onto the back of his belt.

He was busily running his hands all over the buttons as Festus the Bronze Dragon's head, whizzed and buzzed with each click. Next to him was Annabeth, the only other person who could run this boat. She wore a Camp Half Blood shirt and jeans as her dagger was sheathed in a leather scabbard that had the Athena Cabin's symbol on it.

Zoe honestly felt like she would send the ship crashing into a explosion if ever she had to drive. She never understood technology and she never would. The duo was busy driving the ship while Zoe followed Piper's gaze to Jason who was fearlessly standing on the edge of the Argo 2. He could fall off for all Zoe cared. He can fly anyways and falling off around 200 feet in the air would be a problem.

His blonde hair was grown to near shoulder length as it gave him a more serious and regal look. He wore a purple Roman Camp shirt with the Zeus Cabin's symbol on his sleeve. They had all gotten a new wardrobe thanks to Piper's mom. Jason looked like he was prepared to meet his people once again and he hoped this would go as planned.

Zoe felt like she was in a all too familiar situation where two neutral factions working together with the threat of an all our bloodshed in a mere mistake. Leo wiped his brow and said "Alright guys were coming in!"

Jason hopped onto the deck and stood next to Piper as Annabeth put a hand on Zoe's shoulder and said "Don't worry Zoe, it'll all be fine."

She had a little edge on her ace and Zoe could tell she was hiding something from them. The girl was smart indeed but she wasn't good enough to fool a former lieutenant of the hunt. Zoe felt the same chill creep up her spine as she narrowed her eyes and gazed around the ship's deck. From the corner came Gleeson Hedge who shouldered a club that was a lot smaller than Tyson's. He was chewing on a tin can as Leo swung some contraption he called a Wii remote violently as everyone peered over the edge to look below.

Suddenly Zoe's memoires flashed momentarily as she saw the city in flames and the fields littered with bodies and gore as if it was a sea of blood. She shook her head as Piper breathed out "Wow…"

The Roman Camp was easily twice as big as their Camp. The Roman Camp was surrounded by a small river that ended into a glittering lake and right below them was the Roman City which was a bit destroyed but it still retained its glorious majesty.

A building which seemed to be the Senate House began to let out Romans while form the hill and into the city came in people in purple. Zoe raised her hand and said "Leo! Land the ship!"

Just then, right before he clicked another button, a figure flew upwards and landed on the ship's bronze deck with a solid form. The figure folded his wings and said "Hold it! You guys do not wanna do that!"

"Talon!" said Leo as he gave a grin, "Where have you been?"

"Been a little busy buddy," said Talon grinning. Asteron wasn't on his shoulder and he gave a wide grin that he often had but something in his eyes was dull as if he had lost something important.

He waved his hand and said "Anyways, its best you hold the ship here and drop the ladder unless you want some of it to be blown off."

"Anything but my baby!" said Leo like a child,

Talon shook his head and said "Drop the ladder; we'll see you down there. Any by the way, don't bring any weapons."

He leapt off the ship as Hedge laughed and said "Alright! Let's go cupcakes! Lets bash some Roman skulls!"

Jason's eye twitched as Zoe scowled and said "No one is bashing any skulls!"

"Awww!" called out Hedge in disappointment,

"No weapons?" asked Annabeth, "We'd be vulnerable!"

"Talon said we shouldn't bring any weapons," said Leo, "We have no choice but to trust the dude."

"He's right," said Jason, "Also I think it's because there is no weapons allowed in the Pomerian Line."

Zoe clapped her hands and said "Everyone leave their weapons here! Leo set the ladder! Let's go! Hedge you guard the ship!"

Hedge collected all their weapons as he said "Give a yell and I'll come down and bring Hades on them!"

"Glad to know Coach," said Jason with a nervous look,

Everyone else had begun their descent and landed onto the Roman soil only to be met with mysterious gazes and whispers from everyone. People were starring and pointing at Jason who had Piper next to him while Leo had his hands in his pockets as Annabeth was admiring the architecture.

"Zoe!" called out a voice from the crowd,

The Roman crowd parted as Fecilia came through with Bianca as the two girls with Talon right behind them with Asteron on his shoulder with Tyson and Ara with some red feathered Harpie met the group with a smile. Zoe was glad to see a couple of familiar faces amongst all this unfamiliar scenery.

Bianca waved at the group while Fecilia hugged Zoe and said "Glad you three survived the battle."

"It was hectic," said Bianca with a smirk, "but thanks to a special someone we won the entire thing."

Fecilia smiled softly as murmurs came to a stop as the Roman Crowd parted and from the gap stood a teen who gave her a happy yet nervous smile. His sea green eyes glittered with his golden iris rims and he looked taller than he did before. He wore a purple cape and his hair was swept onto one side. He looked taller, tanner and more muscular than he did a few months back and it looked like he had been through some serious training.

Another girl was with him, Reyna, as Jason described was his co-praetor and she had an aura of command and dominancy as she gazed at them. Two others stood near Percy but they gave off a friendly aura for him and it seemed like they were close…maybe a little too close?

Jason stepped forward as Reyna met his eyes and cleared her throat "Jason Grace, my former colleague, you have changed much."

"I see you haven't," said Jason with a small smile, "That's good."

She straightened her look and said "I welcome you home. Your friends?"

Reyna held a hand out for Zoe but she just walked past the Praetor without a care and small mumblings came from the crowd as she stood in front of Percy as they met eye to eye. He was so tall that she had to look up a little and he said "Zoe"

She met his glittering eyes as she tackled him in a kiss. He wrapped his arms around her and for the moment, nothing seemed to matter. She melted into the kiss and slowly parted away as she thought "I missed him"

He looked at her face and said "Dang, I never thought that-"

He never got to finish as Zoe kneed his stomach, knocking all the air out of him and to follow up, she pulled him up by the shirt and gave a sharp punch across his face causing him to stagger back.

The legionnaires sprung into action as Reyna raised her hands and said "Hold it!"

Zoe pulled him up by the shirt and said "That's for leaving without telling! So if you ever leave me again? I swear I'll make you pay!"

The crowd sighed as Percy chuckled and said "I missed you too Miss Nightshade."

Jason looked around and said "It's good to be home."

He introduced everyone to the Romans and when he came to Zoe he said "This is Zoe Nightshade, Daughter of Atlas and Champion of Diana. She normally doesn't beat up anyone she wants."

Murmurs were heard as the whispered "Titan Spawn, Another one, Be careful."

"Are you sure you're not a Greek?" asked Reyna as she shook her hand,

"A huntress," said Zoe, "Was and always will be."

She nodded and called "Centurions!"

Several soldiers in purple stood forward and Reyna said "Tell the Legion to stand down! These people are our guests and they will be treated as such! Prepare the Mess Hall, we will have a feast!"

"You will eat with the Greeks?" asked a thin yet tall boy with stringy blonde hair, "Might as well let them take over then will you?"

"Screw off Octavian," said Percy with authority, "Go make yourself useful and burn some stuffed toys."

The teen grumbled and went off as Zoe looked at Percy with a small smirk. He had a dominant side to him after all. Sure he was the leader to the Five but he was never that harsh before and honestly, she liked it.

The two people Percy introduced, Hazel and rank waved at me and I understood they were good people as Percy explained. Reyna clapped her hands while Talon glanced at Fecilia who turned away from him and Reyna said "You must be hungry! Follow me! We shall discuss over the feast!"

AN

Roy: Done for now, wonted something up for now. Its shit I know but hey, we needed to update. Anyways, next one coming up soon and tell us what you think! Stuff gets REALLY interesting next chapter!

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