"All's well that ends well, for now," quipped England as the massive entourage of various people feasted around the little log cabin that stood as itself a little America, a slice of what life in that country stood for.
Demigods and polisaiads, previously unaware of each other's existence, chatted with each other on the tables and picnic blankets. Piper McLean went up to Maria and thanked her for helping her overcome the last vestiges of gloom she felt for the events in her past year.
France flirted with every person he was interested in, only stopped by Arthur as soon as he got a hold of the French rascal. The demigod and Total Drama characters led a little sing-along. Julieta Madrigal and Caroline Ingalls were by the kitchen fire, trading secrets and recipes, both absolutely ecstatic at the turn of events their lives had taken.
"It's a brave new day for America," said Ma.
"For all of us," said Tia Julieta.
Nico d'Angelo was talking with Arthur and Esther about the current events in the war. Almost all of the Old World had fallen in the Hegemony's clutches, save for Western Europe and Southeast Asia.
"We'll need more help if we're winning this war," said Nico.
"Do not fear, lad. Hogwarts is joining the war on our side, now that I can empower the wizards with my life force. The Ebbott Community will also join now that Spain is back."
"It's too bad about Henri," said Israel.
"He and his son are in the Summerlands now," murmured Arthur.
"So that's where gods go to die," noted Nico.
"Not just gods, but ideas and beliefs, too, my boy. Some of us are just lucky to have lasted all these centuries"
Annabeth Chase summarized recent events in a later council meeting with all of the New Allied Forces.
"North America down to Texas is Allied. Alaska is defended, Mexico has been repelled for now by the American troops with implicit aid from Camp Jupiter and Site-19."
"South America is in chaos. Brazil's death spawned the birth of a dozen new nations, all fighting for their father's place. Argentina and Venezuela are still backing the Hegemony, but their hands are full. Columbia and Panama have been reinforced and are safe for the time being. No word on Cuba."
"Africa, save for Egypt, Nigeria and the islands in the east, has been overrun by South Africa"
"Asia is overrun, except for India, Vietnam and South Korea in the mainland. China has yet to capture any islands save for Taiwan"
Maria cupped her mouth. "Oh God, not Mei."
"Europe is holding the line at the Polish and Hungarian borders. Italy has secured the Mediterranean for now."
"So as you can see, this war has only just begun," said Annabeth. "If you were to ask me, I'd say we need to end it as soon as we can before it all gets ugly. We need to strike China and Russia where it hurts most,"
"Easier said than done, Daughter of Athena," replied Israel. "But I have some plans put forward, and I trust they can bring us to that opportunity."
"What you cooking, girl?" asked America.
"We need to find Germany,"
"Germany's still missing?!"
"Italy's been breaking his heart over it since the beginning,"
Percy Jackson folded his arms, "Sounds like someone's been spirited away, and I should know,"
"Reckon there are other forces at play that we don't know yet?" asked Almanzo Wilder
"You know it, bro," said Percy, fistbumping Wilder, who didn't get the move at first.
"So we've got the first four members of a new prophecy," spoke Alfred. "And there are still three out there,". He grinned, rubbing his hands.
"At the risk of getting sued by Rick Riordan, I'd say Ludwig Beilschmidt is out there…"
Percy guffawed. "Don't do it, dude,"
"...and he doesn't even know who he is…"
END OF VOLUME ONE