The Lost Heroes (a PJO/HoO FanFic)

***{Currently on a short break due to school. Chapter 2 will be written very soon!}***

## The Lost Heroes

### Trigger Warning (TW)

The whole story is family friendly but there are blood scenes.

### Warning

In this story some of the ships are different and most of the story is changed. It's all fanon, and there should not be misunderstandings. -> If you haven't read PJO/HoO and plan to, the fanfic might include spoilers. If you don't plan on reading the books, you can enjoy!

**The Lost Heroes,** is a pjo/hoo fanfiction story written by zaxaritsa. The story is mainly written in povs but there are some parts where there's no character talking by their point of view. There are different povs, most of them Stella's and Orianna's, but there are others such as Leo's, Percy's, Jason's and some other minors as well.

The story takes place since the third book (Titan's curse) and then followed by the rest. It's based on the books but the story and plot are mostly changed, and Camp Jupitar is found earlier (around the BOL, 4th book of PJO series).

## CHAPTER 1

### *Stella*

Today was going to be an amazing day. Me and Grover, my best friend, were going to school as usual, but the awesome thing was that we'd sign up for a vacation thingy. I'm not calling it "vacation" because it's actually a school trip, but we're going to a beach, which is kind of vacation, right? Anyway, the day was *going* to be great. Nice things are used to get lost. Just like my step-mother, and my father's attention. Or even my friends at school. Not even going to mention my biological mother, I never ever saw. We were waiting for the bus to start our trip. I was with Grover, who was at the same age as me, thirteen, but probably a bit younger, laughing at some jokes. Then that mean girl, Adelle, came to judge me. As usual. She was using me as a toy to get more followers on her social media and be more popular at school. I didn't really care, but I was messing up with her whenever she bullied Grover. Anyway, she started calling me rubbish and attention seeker for no reason, while I was ignoring her showing Grover the bus coming. Everything was usual, and normal like it should be in a normal high school. But guess what. It didn't last that long. When we arrived at the beach, Grover seemed... Nervous? Or confused? He basically seemed sick. I thought he got car-sick because he doesn't like long trips but he was fine. Something was going on with his... Mind. He saw something that scared him or something. Then he gave me stare which showed a clear message; *we need to talk.* We hid behind some trees and he looked less nervous. 'We have to leave. We're close to it. Follow me.' 'What are you talking about Grov-' I tried to say but he just took me and all I remember is that we arrived at a forest thing in just a few minutes. It was beautiful, but then a weird, ugly, scary thing popped out of nowhere and attacked me. I screamed and I was ready to pass out. Grover started eating the paper he had signed up to come to the trip. Okay that's it, I lost my mind. The scary animal made a weird, terrifying sound and pushed me. In about a second I was lying on the floor, my leg was hurting and if it was real, my hands were bleeding. Grover gave me a wood and I tried to attack the animal. But I couldn't hurt it. Not if it was an animal. I love animals, even if it tried to kill I just couldn't help myself not kill it. But something was wrong. I *felt* that this thing was not an animal. At least not a normal one... 'It's a monster! Just stab it Stella!' Grover shouted at me, all scared and terrified. I closed my eyes and stabbed the monster's belly but instead of getting hurt or dying it hurt my face. I felt ashamed that moment but I stabbed the monster with my wood on the stomach, and it left a loud sound. In a few seconds, just in a bit of time, the monster kind of... Disappeared, melted or something and all I saw right at the place it was standing before was golden stuff - probably dust. I was dizzy and I felt losing control. I could see things around me turning into black and the world was rolling. The last thing I could remember was Grover taking me trying to get me somewhere.

~~~~~Grover and Stella arrived at camp half-blood. Stella had crumpled and she was bleeding. Then Grover and Chiron sent her to the Big House.

'Percy, you are responsible for her. She is new, not claimed yet. A monster attacked her, as you can see. Take care of her as long as I'm missing okay?' Chiron said. They fed Stella with Nectar and ambrosia, but she didn't seem to wake up that easily. ~~~~~

### *Orianna* (Camp Jupiter)

'So here we are' Lupa said. She led me to a camp - the camp I was preparing my whole life to go in. I was the daughter of Neptune, god of the seas. Lupa had told me - almost - everything. Neptune was the least appreciated god in ancient Rome, but I was glad with that - I mean, it could be worse. I was anxious, I have to admit that. But I said goodbye to Lupa, and proceeded to join that camp. I walked in, the place seemed unreal. It was looking perfect, until a weird guy came and punched me for no actual reason. 'Oh excuse me! I'm so sorry, really! I didn't.. I thought you were a friend and..' the boy said 'Never mind. Sorry. I am Jason Grace, son of Jupiter, welcome to Camp Jupiter! You are..?' 'My name is Orianna, I won't give you my hand and my godly parent is Neptune. Hello.' The boy who introduced himself as Jason, had blonde sharp hair, intensively light blue eyes and he had a scratch at his mouth which seemed like a battle souvenir. 'Alright. Welcome Orianna. So, come on, I'm going to show you and introduce you here! You'll stay there, at this cabin!' Jason said and left. He was the praetor of the camp, at least that's what Reyna, the other praetor said. A girl, Hazel joined the game. She introduced me to everything, all I had to know. She showed me New Rome, the cabins, all the stuff at Camp Jupiter. Whoah, I gotta say it; *wonderful.* And now, my official training starts off. I'll be a powerful demigod. I'm getting prepared for quests. It all seemed good.

### *Stella (camp half-blood)*

I woke up in an unknown place, and I was shocked. 'How did I get here and what is this place?!' I said automatically out of the panic. Next to me a boy was standing, with black hair and sea green eyes. 'I'll tell you just wait... I'm Perc-' 'Didn't ask! My question is how did I come here!' I said. 'You're shocked, yeah. I know this feeling... I had been through that thing too, but don't worry. I'll introduce you here. I am Percy Jackson.' he said. 'I am Stella. Now please reply.'. The black haired boy was looking kind but I had trust issues and I never talked with strangers. Despite... For some unreal, weird, confusing reason I could trust *him.* A stranger I saw infront of me when I woke up in an unknown place. It was those eyes. Ugh, they were like, they hypnotized me! 'So let me start with the basics. Don't freak out though, okay? This is the only safe place you can stay for now.' Percy said. 'What do you mean ''safe''?' I asked. 'Okay, look, do you know Greek mythology? The ancient Greek gods, monsters, all the myths?' he asked me with a scary grin. 'Yeah. I do. But what does-' 'You'll see. Look, you're a half blood and here is camp half blood. You are a *demigod.* One of your parents is a Greek god or goddess, not mortal. Demigod means half human half god. Also the monster you just killed was real, here's why you got in big house with me.' Out of all the weird things he talked about, my only question that popped out immediately was: 'Wait, I killed it? What?' 'Yeah, don't freak out. Here you *must* kill monsters like that one or they'll kill you.' Alright, thanks Percy, now I was relieved. Because either Percy was crazy, or *I* started losing my mind. 'So my mother is a Greek goddess?' I asked. 'Yes, you must get claimed tonight' he said. If that was real, I wish my mom was Athena, or Hestia or Artemis. I knew Hestia and Artemis didn't have children so I guess Athena was my last hope. I could be fine with Demeter, Aphrodite, Iris, Hecate, or any other goddess too, but I'm not sure I fit with them... Especially Aphrodite. I am not even pretty.

I had no clue what all this was about. Percy showed me the cabins, the places I was going to practice and battle, and then when we arrived at cabin 10 a beautiful girl welcomed me. 'Hey! You must be the new one, aren't you? I am Silena. It's nice to meet you' she smiled. I waved at her but I was blinded of her beauty and her kindness. 'See you at dinner' she said. 'Finally, you'll stay here, cabin of Hermes. Until you get claimed. Also, if you have any stuff, be careful, The Stolls like stealing objects for fun.' he smiled and sent me to the cabin. It was not something special, but it was not bad. The Stolls welcomed me and showed me my place. Though, I didn't have any energy or the mood to stay inside the cabin. I went outside and watched Ares' kids battling. Clarisse La Rue, was running faster and faster and then she stopped and waved at me. Silena sat next to me and we started talking. I never felt the mood to talk with someone that much or tell them stuff about me. Silena was a wonderful person. Her half-sister, Piper McLean was also good. We had a lot of fun. Nico Di Angelo and his sister, Bianca Di Angelo were there talking about something. They said that a day ago Bianca joined the hunters of Artemis. I might join them too, I guess. By the way, Nico was a really cute 10-year-old boy full of energy and *loved* Mythomagic, a game he was playing with.

After that, at night, when the dinner took place I tried to hide my face. I hated it when all the attention went to me. And now all the attention was *for* me because I was the new one. Then we were putting some food on a fire - Leo Valdez said it was for the gods. Then everyone stopped everything like time had froze and they stared at me like I was an idiot. Then Leo said 'Look! She has been claimed!' I saw what Leo was pointing at. A bright, neon pink pigeon thingy had appeared on my head. Silena, Piper and another girl with black hair came closer and Silena said 'Welcome to the cabin of Aphrodite, Stella. I am really happy that you're my sister'. The girl with the black hair got a jealousy look and said 'Huh, whatever. I'm still better. They pay attention to you because you're new. I don't think *she* is anything special, guys. Don't make her feel so welcome.' I was pissed off with that, she was so rude. 'Ignore her..' Silena whispered. 'She is... Rude, but don't worry, I'm sure she has a good side... Her name is Drew Tanaka, and she is... your sister...' Wait a second. I just realized three things but two of them are bad. First, I was claimed, I finally knew who my mom was and that's the good point of view. The other two things are one, the mean girl who flirted with every single boy at camp and bullied every girl, was my sister and two my mother was Aphrodite, the one I had rejected. 'I heard that Silena. You think you're a hero?' Drew complained. 'No' Silena said 'At least boys and makeup is not my only hobby.' A panic thing happened later. Food war, Ares'cabin craziness and a lot of curses... I guess that happens in Camp Half-Blood when two girls argue? Okay, that's worse than my school, no offense. 'I bet you can't battle as well as you put your eyeliner and lipstick Drew!' Clarrise yelled. Some boys were laughing and clapping, yelling names of the team they were supporting. I was bored so I decided to talk with Grover, he was the only person who didn't take part in this mess. But something was wrong. His legs had changed and basically turned into goat hooves. He litterally had hair on his legs and hooves just like a goat. 'Oh that' he said. 'I am a satyr, don't worry. And I am 26, not 13.' Was it me or he had said the words out of a goat moaning? 'What's a sky fi?' I asked. 'Not sky fi!' he made goat sounds, again. 'S-a-t-y-r! It's Greek mythology, Stella. You said you know' and he looked at me with sad puppy eyes. Uh, so he was that goat-human being who protects the half god heroes. My friend. And he was 26 years old, but looked like a teenager. Alright, that's it I give up, where's the closest office, I need a doctor as soon as possible. 'Don't freak out, you'll get used to it.' Leo was there this whole time. 'Don't you... Are you a half dolphin, half dragon and half human? What's up with the fires and-' 'Wait what? Why dolphin? Percy's a dolphin.' Wait what? My friends were all animals? So Percy was not a demigod, son of Poseidon? It can't be, it's probably April's fool. 'Okay guys, I'm sorry I ruined your "fun" but could you explain to me? Is Percy a dolphin-' before I finish Percy protested. 'I'm not a dolphin! It's a joke... And no, no one else is an animal. Only satyrs and animals... Oh and Centraurs. But don't freak out. It's normal. I mean, for us, you know' How funny Percy. Should I be relieved after this update? Yes or not, I personally don't think so. I wanted to protest, complain to them stop the stupid jokes that were not funny at a moment like this but I didn't feel the right mood to start another arguement. The campers tonighy, did not seem alright.

### *Thalia*

The kids from Ares' cabin were cursing campers at ancient greek, some boys from Aphrodite's cabin were giggling and whispering to each other stuff like 'Ohh that girl got the first point' etc. I noticed Stella, Leo, Grover and Percy standing there, but something was not right - at least with Stella - she seemed confused, weirded and surprised with something, but her surprise was not for good. Today was a normal day, not a single clue about Kronos' army or the Great Prophecy stuff. I like trouble, but I don't want to overdo it. But I don't think Stella had the same thought to be honest. Anyway, we talked and she seems like a nice girl. We didn't say much, but I understood her personality. This morning Annabeth and I were talking about the hunters - where would they stay, because if the same happens just like yesterday I would have given up. I don't wanna feel Chiron's pain. Talking about pain, The Stolls could explain the situation better. But *I* can explain better than anyone, Zoe's situation. She is terrible. Let me admit she is not bad as a person, at least not at all. She literally tries to persuade every single girl to join the hunters of Artemis. Not gonna lie, I was also close to join her team. But I couldn't leave Luke, he was my family. Now Luke betrayed us for Kronos and I know I was wrong. But if there's a thing I'm not wrong at, it's that Zoe Nightshade is annoying, selfish and thinks she is a royal leader thing. Pfft, she doesn't know a thing, poor girl. Anyway, I talked with Stella and we had a lot things in common. I can surely say we are really *different.* But she is a wonderful person and a great demigod to be friends with. I sat quietly at my place, where nobody else was at, because I am the daughter of Zeus - in that case a nice question is if I'm happy with my godly parent or not. Then something unexpected and freaking happened. Our Oracle, that mummy, appeared somehow out of nowhere in front of us. I dried. I knew something had happened with someone or something but I didn't know if someone would go on a quest but the message was obvious. A prophecy was arriving. Then she said her prophecy.

\*The story is all taken from *The Titan's Curse* but Artemis was not trapped by Atlas, but by Kronos' army. Otherwise, the whole plot is the same and that's why it's not mentioned\*

~~~~~~~~It was a tough year for both camps, because all campers should get ready for Kronos/Saturn attack. And already two hunters lost their lives, and Nico Di Angelo left, believing his place was not there, he wanted to find out the truth about his past. Some campers left Camp Half-Blood and they'd return - maybe - next summer. Thalia Grace, daughter of Zeus was now one of Artemis' hunters after that request.~~~~~~

## Chapter 2

### *Stella*

Today was a big day. I was going to a school trip with the people I love the most - some of them, as Percy and Leo were missing, Silena as well. But that would be so good even if I'd stay playing and hanging around lonely because kids think I'm a stupid nerd. They have no idea who i am and who my real mother is, do they? We'd do some sports and they had swords and archery too. I was so good with arrows. I really want to become a Hunter of Artemis but I don't want to leave Leo and Percy, they're -unfortunately- boys. We arrived at the athletic center. Wait a second that was the most awesome sport stuff center I've ever seen. We had a battle with swords and that annoying but funny boy made a deal. Bet. If he'd won - something impossible, because I've practiced swords at camp - he'd take my lunch. 'Ok ok fine. Deal. Let me see you winning this easy battle.' I said. I was not that good with swords but I knew the tactics. I almost lost and it was impressing for a mortal, but lastly I did a move which surprised both him and I, and so I won. I kicked him off and I was officially the winner. After that I stayed alone practicing my skills with a bow and an arrow. At camp I hadn't practiced more than once but I did really well.  I was practicing although someone was watching me, at least that's what I felt. I was doing well and I reacher high scores at archery. But suddenly guess who appeared. It was Artemis, but without her hunters or Thalia. I didn't realize, while I was practicing but then I saw her because I lost a point. " Hello. Don't mind me I just came to watch you because you're really good at that." I was speechless because I never I never met a god before, not even my mother. "B- bbbut why did you commme here?" I bowed. "Let's just say I was looking for someone that I didn't find in the end. I'm talking about my brother. But now I found you and you're really good with the arrows. I'm not sure if it's the right thing but should I suggest you to become a huntress?" I didn't even reply to the goddess because I I lost my voice and my mind. Did Artemis just suggest me to become a huntress? I was probably dreaming on the bus which means I never won the battle, I never practiced archery and that I didn't see her. "Probably wondering if there is only bad things of being a huntress because of Bianca. It was my fault I didn't warn her. But there are also good things. You will survive because I will teach you, you will find new friends, you will be immortal. About immortality, there's the problem of fighting you will die someday. But you're going to leave a thousand years." I wanted to say yes but.. "no offense, but I'm scared of immortality.. I am not sure if I want to leave in This world for thousand years. Besides... My best friends.. two of my best friends are boys and I won't be able to meet them, not that often." I said without thinking, somehow that was my true feeling. "I understand you. And you know what? You can take your time no matter how long it will take. You can even think about it for years and even if you're being an adult, if you will say yes I will turn you into a teenager again. Even if you're close to death and then you say yes, you can be one of my huntresses. Take your time and think about it. Just call me when you're ready. I will come back to you, I always do." she said and she disappeared. Then I saw Thalia Grace, my old friend who joined huntresses last summer. "Aphrodite's daughter has a crush? Or scared of me being a leader?" she giggled. "No way thunder Girl. Didn't you listen to me talking with Artemis?" I said, a bit mad but my happiness of seeing her again overtook my anger. "I'm just kidding. I would recommend you to join us though, it's really fun." "Yes I know and I want to do but you know...." I couldn't continue without suspecting someone watching me there. "does it have to do with Leo and Percy ?" "Perhaps ..." I said. I wouldn't sound like a demigod if I'd say I am afraid of being an immortal. That would be ridiculous for a hero. "Anyway I didn't come here to promote this. Something is going on at the camp. Someone or something is in danger, I don't know the prophecy but no one wants to go there. Percy wants to but not without you. And even Chiron agreed that he had the feeling *you* have to go there." she said, but I froze, couldn't move, so I couldn't answer. After some seconds I said automatically 'Why me? What did I do?' 'You don't have to do something, it's just a feeling.' she said. 'But.. Why? And what is this dangerous quest no one wants to go at? Not even Clarisse? Not even Annabeth? Or Piper? And how? I can't leave school like that. If I don't come back alive? We'll have to tell them I changed school, huh?' A million questions popped into my head at the same time, the same second but Thalia stopped me. 'I don't know. Unfortunately. We'll have to go there and see the Oracle.' And so I did follow her to the camp, leaving behind my classmates trying to hold a sword right, which was embarrassing... We arrived at camp but I'm pretty sure panic predominated in the camp. Campers were running around like crazy, Clarisse and Silena seemed curious about something and worried, Nico Di Angelo was missing again, Piper was arguing with Drew Tanaka, Mr. D was trying to figure out something into an art with some drinks, and some other kids were just running around. When I walked in, out of nowhere Percy hugged me in relief and Leo was going to cry. 'Where were you, we were worried!' 'Perhaps you do.. I've been missing only one month Percy! What in Tartarus is going on here?' 'Didn't you tell her?' Leo asked Thalia. Thalia nodded but she seemed more worried than she was. 'Guys, can someone explain? What am I supposed to do in here?' I asked, with an obvious surprise. 'I guess you have to ask our Oracle. If it's really you, she'll tell her prophecy - finally.' Leo complained. His tears disappeared when he saw me though. I feel like I've been at camp only 1 day. Everything was noisy today. And everyone was acting weird, so I felt really unfamiliar. I walked the stairs that were leading to the loft - cave thing, where the Oracle was living at. She wasn't actually living to be honest... She was a mummy. This place was always scaring me, although I've been here only once. 'Sooo, I guess you have to give me the prophecy, huh?' I said. I sounded rude? I was so scared, just like an indefensible mortal girly girl. But suddenly I almost had a heart attack because the mummy opened her mouth and some green mist appeared around and she started speaking. Her voice was freaky and cold.

*Sitting on the edge,*

*trying to touch the cloud*

*Try to save this life,*

*they are crying loud.*

Then all the mist moved back in her mouth and I left. 'What happened? You look like something terrible happened..' Leo confessed me. 'Of course it was terrible.' I said. 'A mummy who spits green mist and speaks with a weird voice and- ' ' So she spoke?' Percy said worried - more worried than he was which freaked me out and I froze to the bone. 'Yeah, why?' 'You.. You are chosen for a qu.. We'll talk with Chiron, come.' Chiron sent me on the quest, like expected. I had to choose two partners to come with me and before I think of the consequences I chose Leo and Percy... They are my best friends, yes, but sometimes they... I don't know, they are too childish - especially Percy.

### *Orianna*

Hazel and I were hanging around, while exercising. No one could beat me with sword skills. It was a beautiful day so far, and I was used to this camp. It was really good here. And New Rome is fabulous, I have to admit that. I have been hanging out with a lot of people of the camp, such as Reyna, Frank, Julia, but Hazel and Jason were my best friends - *the* best friends anyone should have. 'Why are you gentle with me Hazel?' 'Just the warm up water girl' she laughed. Hazel had a weird backstory - she was actually dead and revived some months ago... That indeed sounds weird, but it's true. And not gonna lie to you, if you're a demigod those things seem normal to you. The problem with demigods is that we never live a day in peace. I like practicing but oh Gods, It's enough! 'Orianna' Jason tried to scream out-breathed. 'Reyna.. Go.. Wants to talk to you' If it was someone else calling me, I'd be glad, but Reyna, suddenly needing me meant trouble, I guess. 'Orianna, I have to ask you something.' well that was coming. 'I'm sorry for any harm or damage Reyna, I don't know why you called me, but whatever I did, I'm sorry. I-' 'What are you talking about?' she said. 'I want to ask you if you want to go on a special quest' and that's how an awkward silence overtook the room. 'A.. Quest? Me?' I'm sure I sounded like an idiot with that question to be honest. 'Yes, and you'll have to choose two partners. By the way, I see two persons who are already ready' she giggled but then again she had a serious gaze. 'Sedens in ore, conatur tangere nubem, Conare animam suam salvare, clamans voce magna.' for some reason I understood what those weird things meant, although I was not taught Latin yet. Wait a sec... Did I just understand *what* language was that? Sometimes, although I'm used to it, I feel impressed with my demigod abilities. 'We'll go with you Orianna' Hazel encouraged me. 'We're following the leader!' Jason was laughing. 'But.. I don't.. know how.. I never left camp since last year. I'm technically new here..' I hesitated. 'But the *right* person to go. I believe in you Orianna. I know you won't disappoint anyone.' I was not sure if she meant that or if she tried to make me feel better but I did feel more ready. Hazel, Jason and I got ready for our trip. I was sure we had some important job to do there.

I thought I forgot the prophecy but then I made sure. *Sitting at the edge, tries to touch a cloud, try to save this life, he is crying loud.* I was not sure for who should I save or what was all this about in general but I tried to focus. I was leaving, alone, for the first time. I was so scared...

#### ~~NARRATOR~~

*Jason, Orianna, Hazel, Stella, Percy and Leo started their trip for the quest. '*I think here's the right way. You guys can go there to check out. I'll keep going to make sure it's safe, okay?' Stella said. The boys nodded, but they stared at each other wondering what if they'd get lost.

\*Orianna and Stella heard each other coming out of some leaves\*

Both: \*attack\*

*Orianna kicked down Stella and Stella's sword slipped. Orianna put her sword on Stella's neck threating her.*

'Who are you?' Orianna yelled at her, pushing her sword a bit tougher. 'A victim' Stella groaned. 'SHUT UP, WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE, ARE YOU A MONSTER?' 'What the heck is your problem I'm not.. WAIT. ARE YOU A DEMIGOD?' Stella said, but Orianna pushed the sword tougher and tougher that almost hurt her. 'Please..' Stella pointed at the sword. 'Sorry, but.. WHAT?' Orianna pulled her sword back. 'How do you know? Are you also a demigod?' 'Um yeah? Why? If you are.. Why aren't you at camp?' Stella wondered. 'I don't get you... I *am* at camp.' Orianna said, sounding a bit triggered. 'But I never seen you there, I've been at camp for almost 2 years' 'Me as well.' Orianna replied confused. 'And anyway, why don't you wear the camp's shirt? It's not needed but-' Stella said but Orianna got more confused and incredublous towards Stella. 'What do you mean? This is the camp's shirt! *You* don't wear it' Orianna said and sounded clear and real so now it was Stella's turn turning confused. 'No way. Camp Half Blood - where all half bloods go at - has that shirt' Stella pointed at her clothes. 'Ok let's stop arguing over a shirt. What the heck is Camp Blood? Is it kind of murder stuff?' Orianna asked in disbelief. 'What, no! The name explains; Camp Half Blood, for demigods, and other half bloods.' Stella protested. 'No way gurl. We started doing well but now I don't trust you. There's only one camp that demigods can live at and it's Camp Jupiter.' Orianna said with a serious gaze. Orianna wrapped Stella with her sword's middle. Luckily, Percy and Leo but also Hazel and Jason returned at the right moment. 'What happened here? Is that a monster?!' Leo screamed scared - and a bit surprised in case they'd battle. 'Kind of.' Stella glared at Orianna. 'No. I'm a demigod' Orianna said honestly but Percy and Leo stared at each other confused. 'But why are you threatening her..?' Percy said trying to understand what was going on. 'Oh that.' Orianna let Stella down. 'Ok then. Prove you're a demigod.' Orianna challenged them. Stella smirked. 'Nothing to prove sweetheart. Just a show-off time. But *I* can't do it. Let the boys show you.' and then Leo with a fun grin showed a tiny fire. Orianna got some water out of the lake to shut down Leo's fire, just like Percy did the same moment. 'Oh, so you're a Vulcan's son.' Orianna stared at Leo. 'Not again..! I'm not a Vulcan! What's up with that Vulcan y'all obsessed with?' Leo said. 'You're not a Vulcan, your father is Vulcan.' Jason replied. 'Wait, no. My dad is Hephaestus.' 'Hypho.. Hefest..' Orianna tried to spell. 'Whatever. So you're a mortal?' 'What? My father is literally Hephaestus, he is a god.' Leo said and he was sure for one thing at that moment - everything was weird. 'Ok so Vulcan. What about you there' she pointed at Percy. 'Who is your godly parent?' Percy was sullen and angry with Orianna's behavior. 'Why should I answer?' 'Because you got asked.' 'Who asked?' 'Me.' 'And who are you?' 'Orianna.' 'Why should I reply anyways?' 'Because it's rude.' 'You're rude as well.' 'Just answer already! Ugh, is he always so annoying?' Orianna asked Stella. 'Is she always that toxic?' Percy said frowned. 'My father is Pluto.' Hazel said finally. 'Mine is Jupiter, leader of the camp' Jason winked to break the silence. 'Neptune.' Orianna said insecure. 'His father is Poseidon.' Stella said. Percy sighed. 'Why in Hades are you calling your parents by Roman names?' he said. 'Wait, we're talking about Greek gods, aren't we?' Stella said, but she was absolutely confused. Orianna hesitated. 'N- no. Greek demigods do not exist. I guess. Not anymore.' 'Impossible.. You mean we're dead?' Leo asked. 'Sort of.' Jason confessed him. '*You* are dead?' Orianna said. 'Yeah, Greek demigods.. We are a lot..' Stella said, still confused and insecure. 'Whatever, it doesn't matter now. We're on an important quest so, dead or not, we have to go. I hope I could say nice to meet you, but it's a lie so bye' 'Wait little girl. Who is *your* godly parent? And we're also on an important quest. So we'll make a deal. We'll go as a team with you, but if you betray us... You're grounded. For.. Real.' Orianna made a deal with Stella. 'Don't worry water-girl, we won't. Beside, I'm used to the "betrays me" stuff so in case you want to sell us out, you're safe.' Stella agreed. 'We need explanation. Why do you.. Wait, so Roman demigods.. Exist?!' Leo shouted. 'Yes, sure they do. We all live at camp...' Orianna said. 'But it's.. Can't be.. You.. I... You're my..' Percy swallowed. 'We're half siblings?' 'Yes, I guess we can't fix this. But it doesn't mean we're on the same side.' Orianna glared at him. They walked for hours until it got dark. 'We'll have to sleep. We can bring the tents here.' 'Excuse me water girl but we already knew it. You see, we're not on the kindergarten.' Stella protested about Orianna's attitude. 'Will you two, stop arguing over tiny details?' Leo complained. 'No!' they both said and glared at each other. 'Here' Hazel showed the boys tent and left to go with the girls. 'We need shifts, I'll go first.' Orianna said, something Stella didn't like at all. 'No, I'll go first, I am not tired.' 'No, trust me, you have to sleep. You'll come next, I promise. Now sleep.' 'Come on, why are you so stubborn! This happens with all Poseidon kids?! You're ever worse than your brother..' In the end Hazel, Stella, Jason and Leo fell asleep. 'Not you!' Percy and Orianna shouted. 'I love it how you never fail, at being annoying. But I hate it how we couldn't avoid meeting' Orianna frowned and glared Percy. 'I love how you're being stubborn, but I hate how bad you control your little nerves.' Percy said mad. Orianna sighed. 'Look, I don't want to be rude. I'm sorry, I just don't trust people easily. You expect me to have such painful backstory but not really.. You see camp jupiter demigods grow up along with wolves.' Orianna said calmly. 'Wolves?' Percy tried not to laugh. 'Yes, what's so funny.. Brother?' 'Nothing just.. You look strong and fair, like, you must've grown up with a hard childhood, but you say you grew up with wolves..?' 'Weird, huh? Well, no offense, but Romans have better strategies. Not trying to insult anyone, but you and Leo seem a bit... Weird..? Crazy..? I hate saying that but Stella is the least weird.' 'I'm not offended. Well, I'm kidding. But whatever, sisterly support I guess. I'll never understand how sisters work'. Orianna giggled. 'Well, I think you're not.. *That* bad as a big brother.' Orianna smiled. They left, and it was Stella's and Jason's turn to flip through scopes. They could finally continue their journey. 'Me and Stella are going to work on a plan. The rest of you can go and find stuff we need for the next night. This quest is gonna be really long...' Orianna said. 'Okay so here's the map. And here's where we are. And here's where we must arrive at.' Stella showed her. Orianna giggled. 'No silly Aphrodite's daughter. It's here that we have to go.' Orianna showed her in a much longer distance. 'Oh. Umm okay.' Then suddenly Artemis appeared, and the girls bowed. 'Hi Stella' Artemis greeted her. 'Do you need any help? Oh well, I can't help that much, but I can give you a small hint. If those monsters think they can capture random people and threat them.. Never mind. How about that hint? At first I want to ask both of you - one of you for the first time - if you want to join my huntresses' 'No thank you, no offense your majesty but I don't really want to.' Orianna bowed again. 'Fine, let's make it quick then; The place you're looking for is here' she showed the map. Then the goddess left them. Orianna smiled at Stella. 'I guess now we know what we're looking for.' after some seconds she realized Stella seemed sad. 'Whoah, you're looking pale. What happened?' 'Nothing.. Just the place.. You know I have bad memories from it. Anyway, here's the easiest way but it'll take at least 10 days and we only have 3 to save that life the prophecy talked about. This, is long distance and also has a couple of dangers. Here is the best way, a few obstacles but it won't take that long.' Stella pointed at the middle line of the map. 'Alright... But what happened there?' 'Just my step-mother... You see, not all step-moms have to be evil... She was an amazing woman. She loved me and my mortal sister... But we were on vacation, near this place when some big thing attacked her. She told me to run and I was pretty young to understand. Besides, the forest got fired so I couldn't see. And I ran but then... She was gone. Forever. And now I understand what was the big thing that killed her, it was a monster.. Well that's my childhood I guess. What about you?' 'Oh it might sound funny but I grew up with wolves.' Orianna smiled. 'Pfft. Wolves?' 'Yeah, that's the same reaction Percy did. It's Lupa, she kind of adopts Roman demigods at the age of 2 and when we're about 13 we join Camp Jupiter.' 'Interesting. Let's go find others.' Hazel was worried about something, Percy and Leo were joking and Jason was trying to avoid getting burned by the fire pit. 'I want to talk with you.. Privately.' Hazel whispered to Stella. 'Sure... Umm I'll be right back, excuse me.' 'Hi. I'm Hazel. I have a little brother, Nico. Basically I was dead but I am now alive since some months.. Never mind, the point is I haven't seen my brother for about 2 weeks, I'm worried.' 'Nico? Nico Di angelo?' Stella said surprised. 'Yes, how do you know?' 'He is son of Hades. He is at Camp Half Blood, but he is always missing.. But now that I'm thinking better... I haven't seen him near, it's been about 1 week.' Stella said. 'I think I know who's in danger.. And I'm not sure how, or where but it's Nico, he is in danger.' Hazel said sad. Stella nodded. 'Here we are..' Hazel said. 'Okay, before we start our journey, we'll have to separate in three times of 2, to see which is the best way. Jason got this, he'll choose three couples of papers.' Orianna told them. 'Got this.' Jason closed his eyes. 'Leo - Orianna, Jason - Hazel and Percy - Stella.' 'What?! I have to team up with a selfish psycho girl?!' Leo complained. 'Ummm excuse me. Do you think that I want to hang out with a crazy fire weirdo?' Orianna yelled at him. 'Am I the only one who's ok with their partner?' Jason tried to make the others stop arguing. 'So, Leo Valdez, we said?' Orianna tried not to kill Leo. 'Yeah. Sorry for calling you psycho...' Leo then got his happy face back and started singing and dancing around. 'Stop playing with fire' Orianna warned him but his nose got burned up. 'Leo!' Orianna slapped him with some water. 'Thanks...' 'I warned you but who listens to a selfish psycho, huh?'

'What did Hazel tell you?' Percy asked. Stella was terrified because she hated lies but in the end she lied. 'I... She just told me Orianna's not that cold-hearted and basically could be a good friend.' 'Yes, I think I was wrong about her... A bit.' 'She's literally your sister. You two have a lot similarities, don't hate me for this.' There was a silence for the next 2 minutes but then a monster popped up out of nowhere. 'Oh no, not another demigod...' Stella recognized this demigod, he was with Kronos. 'I got this, just return at the tents and get me the arrows, okay?' Percy nodded and ran away. 'Okay okay... Revenge time...' Stella tried to fight with the boy but she wasn't good with swords so she got knocked out. 'Alright, I have no choice, rather using this ability.' Stella tried to focus and use charmspeak for the first time. 'I'm sorry for trying to battle you, you're really strong you see. I'm pretty sure Kronos' army would win if it was just you and no one else. But if you give up and follow me... I will let you live!' Stella knew she didn't have to do something special. Saying random stuff that would never persuade a person, used with charmspeak are the best words to persuade someone. 'Wow that was impressing. And he left..? Like that..?' Percy said. 'Who knows. He'll probably return to Kronos, except if I got him crazy. Only gods know. Let's go back.'

'One, Leo's sillier than I thought. Two, I think we found the way Stella was talking about, right there.' Orianna smiled to Stella. 'One, I fought a demigod without even battling. Two, I think we all did a wonderful job.' Stella laughed. 'Okay, but I think we don't have much time left. We should, keep going.' Hazel said worried and nervous. 'Everything will be fine, I promise.' Stella tried to comfort Hazel. They walked for a few minutes and both camps started getting closer and laughing together. After some seconds of silence, a huge monster attacked them. 'Oh no, not again...' Stella muttered. 'What? You know this monster?' Orianna asked her panicked. 'It's my step-mother's murderer.' Stella shouted at her. 'My Gods.. Leo, Jason, Percy, Hazel go on. Leave the rest to us.' Orianna decided. 'Stella, punch it!' she shouted. 'What?!' Stella screamed and avoided a small attack. 'Punch it!!!' Orianna shouted even louder. Stella closed her eyes and punched its stomach but instead of hurting, it got mad and grabbed Stella. 'Oh Gods, do I have to do everything alone?!' Orianna shouted indignant and rolled her eyes. She jumped on the monster's ridge and tried to stab it, but her sword fell on the ground. 'Great. Good luck.' she sighed. The monster grabbed her too and it squeezed them too tight. 'Why in Hades did you do this idiot' Stella groaned while she was trying to escape. 'I'd say to "save you" but it's too cliche, isn't it? You literally had a big chance to punch it but you acted a bit childish.' Orianna replied with a painful groaning. 'Oh should I say thanks?! They need at least *one* leader and we're both going to die. I can't even breath right here, hello!' she shouted to the monster. 'You're so pitiful sometimes.' Orianna complained. 'I'm pretty sure I'll regret choosing telling you this, but I have to admit you're not that stupid, nor so bad.' Stella revealed. 'I know. And to be honest, you're not bad at all. I know I shouldn't say so, but if I knew you more, we could be kind of friends. Don't take that too seriously.' Orianna rolled her eyes. 'I'll take it as a compliment.. Look, I trust you, which is weird. I never trust people, because I recognize easily the real friends. That's why I'm too close with Leo and Percy, *only.* And for some reason you seem real. But I don't know yet, I might be wrong. I just say so.' 'By the way, you said you can't breath but you literally speak this whole time. Why don't you use charmspeak?' Orianna said. 'It's different! I can speak, but charmspeak needs energy, I have to focus. Do you think it's easy?' 'It's worth trying, you know.' Orianna quipped her. 'Don't blame me if we fail. Deal.' Stella took a deep breath. 'Hey there, how are you buddy? Remember me huh? Yeah, you killed my mom, but I forgive you! How are you? It's ok if you don't reply. What i want you to do is let us go! You grabbed us by mistake and I'm sure a good person like you would leave us, right?' Stella said in a cheerful way. 'Not going to work.' she frowned, but suddenly the monster confused let them down. 'My sword!' Orianna took her sword back and ran. 'No, no, not again!' the monster grabbed Stella again, and it looked more angry. 'Run! I got this!' Stella encouraged Orianna. 'I don't see that.' Orianna muttered. 'Leo! Come with me. We'll have to rescue this pink princess... You have fire powers, don't you?' she smiled. 'Um yeah. But what?' Leo said. 'Percy, I'll need you too. I have an important part so I can't do both control water *and* fight. Besides... You want to help Stella, don't you?' Orianna told him. 'Why do I have to listen to you every time?' Percy sighed. 'Here we are. Leo, fire. Not me, the rope!' 'Sorry.' Leo rolled his eyes. 'Okay. Now the sword. And Percy get ready. Te videre, guys' she covered the sword's brink, and slipped through the rope's side that wasn't burnt. 'Bye bye meat faced.' she stabbed the monster with her sword, and the monster started burning, being on fire. 'Percy, the lake!' Orianna yelled at him. A small flood was caused and they finally got rid of the monster. 'Wow. Impressing.' Leo confessed. 'And so we spent 7 whole minutes because this princess doesn't know how to fight.' Orianna complained to Stella. 'I can live with that.' 'No you can't. I'm serious Stella, you are Camp Half Blood's demigods' leader on that quest. You should fight.' Leo was trying to think of something to avoid seeing them fighting. 'We still have a long way. Please don't fight again.' Hazel begged them. 'I am not a trouble seeker, she started first.' Orianna said. 'You both act like 4 year-olds. Stop trying to prove that only one of you is good at everything. You're both perfect, in different ways, okay?' Percy tried to please them too. 'Forgive me. I apologize. I hope your sister does the same.' Stella quipped. They continued the journey, but the argument was limitless. 'Guys, come on! You were definitely too close!' Hazel was going to cry thinking of the terrible things Nico must be going through the moment her friends were fighting for stupid reasons. 'Close to what?' Stella asked her. 'To become friends! You were so good together.' Hazel knew she might get in trouble or even fight with Orianna but something unexpected happened. Both Orianna and Stella looked at their friends sad. 'You two would make a great pair, you'd be good friends.' Leo tried to persuade them - mostly Orianna, because he knew Stella wanted to have a new friend already. 'We *are* friends. What's your problem? Friends always argue over small things, right?' Orianna tried to joke. 'Really?' Leo's hopes increased. 'Maybe.' Orianna smiled at him. 'Well, that trip is going to be long and hard no matter what.' Jason said. 'I wish we knew who's the person we have to save. What did Artemis tell you before?' he asked the girls. Orianna tried to tell but Stella managed to stopped her. 'Nothing, just asked us to join her huntresses.' 'Quick lie. I love how you're changing attitude.' Orianna told her. 'You've met this monster before? You said *not again.'* Leo asked her, although his head was full of popping-up questions. 'Why didn't you kill it faster? You had the chance both.' Percy told them. 'Stop!' Orianna shouted. She was pretty sure she almost sobbed. Stella and Orianna had an awkward and hard time fighting that monster. 'I know this monster, it killed my step-mother. And I was stupid not killing it. About Orianna failing, it was the monster that grabbed her sword. I know it sounds unreal but that's all. Happy now?' Stella had really sobbed. 'Your step-mother?' Leo asked confused. 'Long story. Haven't you told them?' Orianna realized. Stella nodded. 'No...' 'But... Why did you tell me then?' Orianna asked her calmly. 'Because you asked me.' Stella tried to laugh. 'Here we are, night again.' Hazel said sad. 'We still have time. We will walk, and we'll sleep later. Come on' Orianna encouraged them. 'I'm too tired, we should take some rest before we continue.' Jason yawned. That night Hazel and Stella had a complicated dream about Nico. At first there was a sky that almost fell but that changed in some seconds and then they saw Nico's face closed-up. He was sweating and he cried. 'How did you escape this?' Nico struggled to spell the words. 'It was easy. I just found an idiot like you and you fell into my trap.' a deep voice said. It confused both Stella and Hazel. They wanted to wake up, and warn Nico but they were frozen. The voice laughed - it was loud - even in the dream. The dream changed, it suddenly showed stars falling down and Nico was pale - more than he used to be. Then they woke up and realized everyone else was outside. 'Nico's in danger.' they both said worried. 'You also had the dream?' Hazel asked nervous. 'If you mean a dream with falling skies, yes.' Stella said in agony. 'I think we're sure about it now. But don't tell others... I don't want them to worry. We may be wrong.' Hazel sobbed. Stella nodded and they went outside. 'Good morning sleeping beauty. I was right for calling you a princess. And since when Hazel oversleeps?' Orianna joked but the girls didn't laugh. Instead they stared at each other worried. 'We have to go. We don't have much time left.' Stella said. 'Why so serious today?' Leo giggled. Leo, Jason, Percy and Orianna were joking as they waited for Stella and Hazel, and they were happy. 'She's right, stop fooling around. We have to leave, now' Hazel said trying to hold back her tears. 'Alright. What makes you think we've lost time?' Percy asked. 'No questions for now, follow us.' Stella said while she tried to remember which way should they go. 'Hey princess, before I team up with your friends, I'd like you to tell me some things about them. How do they work as a team?' Orianna whispered to Stella. 'You worked with them, you know already.' 'Not exactly. We literally spent 2 minutes together, just to plan.' she rolled her eyes. 'Okay, but you asked for it. Leo is... Funny, silly, weird but he is actually a genius. Your brother... Okay he is like Leo. But he is not funny. Or genius. And he is stupid, but for real. No offense.' Stella said. 'Got it. Why did you choose them as team again?' 'Oh because they were the only persons I could trust I guess.' Stella said, but Orianna realized her voice was trembling. 'You and Hazel act weird. Did anything happen?' 'What could happen? Nothing's wrong.' Stella trembled. 'Alright, just asking.' Orianna didn't like to pressure people although she loved to annoy her enemies - in Stella's case, her frenemies. 'Wait is that an earthquake?' Hazel wondered surprised. 'That does not seem like a normal earthquake, it's not..' Jason realized Earth cracked. 'Uhh shall we run?' Stella said stressed. 'I think it's a good idea.' Orianna ran and hold Stella's hand. 'Where in Hades are we going?!' 'Why don't we ask someone who knows! Let me guess; Trying to escape!' Orianna yelled at her. 'Guys the place is not getting destroyed! The damage is an illusion, at least sort of.' Hazel showed them. She pointed at the mist. 'Mist! That's it! Mist is a power which hides the truth from mortals. They see different things. When we kill a monster, mortals see some kids playing hide n' seek with another one, or something. Sometimes mist confuses demigods too, because of our half mortality thing!' Leo said relieved. 'We knew this one, Leo. But thanks for confirming. I'm so glad we don't face a disaster.' Orianna smiled. Stella lost her smile when she realized the place they had to reach was close. 'We are arriving soon. Let's go.' Hazel got what Stella meant. 'I can't imagine who is in danger and from what. I don't even know where we're going.' Jason complained. 'Uh yeah, neither.' Hazel lied. 'I just don't understand that enmity you two have. Jason and I are actually pretty cool friends, and get along with Leo as well. Hazel and Stella did a pretty cool friendship. Orianna and I found some common things as siblings - don't kill me. Why do you have to argue all the time?' Percy asked them. 'I... I just can't trust her enough... She betrayed me once. I can't let her keep that.' Orianna said. 'But when did I betray you! When did I...' Stella's voice cracked. She felt too sad to continue, besides she felt shamed for not being a worth while Orianna could fight with swords while having closed eyes. 'You what?' Orianna waited. 'Never mind' Stella sobbed. 'We can keep going.' 'Okay. I have an idea. Brilliant! We can do a how-well-you-know-me quiz! So the new friends will learn about each other and old ones will see if they know each other as well as they think!' Leo smiled. 'Umm okay. But we have to be honest, don't we?' Stella asked. 'Of course, what kind of truth game lies.' Leo said. Stella swallowed and coughed. 'I'm fine, I'm fine.' 'Alright! I start. Jason, Hazel, what's Orianna's biggest fear?' Stella asked them. Leo and Percy stared at each other. They were too confused and still couldn't see a reason of the girls fighting. 'Umm we don't know.' Hazel hesitated. 'She never told us she's scared of something.' Jason agreed. Orianna frowned. 'I.. I'm not scared of anything.' she said. 'Oh yeah. Even gods are scared about something. You know, if you don't wanna reveal a fear, tell us your fatal flaw.' Leo challenged her. 'But I..!' Orianna realized she yelled. 'Sorry. I don't feel comfortable with it. I can tell what annoys me though. I hate Valdez, Stella and them quipping me.' they kept staring at her for some seconds. 'Okay, fine! I always want to prove I'm better than everyone else, even if I love them! What the heck is your problem!' 'Explains a lot.' Stella nodded. 'But now it's my turn. I won't let you go that easy princess.' she said and had that mysterious grin again. 'You know what? We're wasting our time. We *must* go and save the person who needs us.' Hazel yelled - for the first time probably. 'Exactly. We shouldn't play, Leo.' Stella teased him. 'Yes, but it's not bad talking while we're walking.' Percy smiled. 'Ugh, you don't understand how serious our quest is, do you?' Stella told him. 'I'm sorry, I was just saying.' he replied. 'Um' Hazel pointed at a huge monster. 'Should I be worried?' Leo whispered. 'Kinda.' Jason calmly said. 'Kinda?' Stella screamed panicked. 'You see why I wanted to go on that quest with Romans? That little princess is yelling! You stupid will get the monster's attention ugh.' Orianna told her. 'Instead of arguing... We should run.' Hazel said. 'Just a suggestion.' They started running but the monster approached them. 'Leo, Jason come with me. Percy, Hazel, Stella, run!' Orianna shouted. 'Why? I wanna help too!' Stella complained. 'Oh really? Because if you die here, you won't be able to help again' Orianna rolled her eyes. She pointed her sword at the monster. Leo burned the sword's edge. Jason diverted the monster while Orianna stabbed its stomach. "Whew.. That was cruel, not gonna lie.' Leo said. 'Pfft.' Orianna cracked a smile. 'You're not that bad I guess.' she said. 'Let's go' Hazel said. She couldn't be happy at all - not when her brother was probably in danger. 'Stella, Hazel, are you sad?' Percy asked. 'Most likely.' Stella replied. 'I'm fine. I just want to save the person who needs us.' Hazel said. 'Don't worry, we're on our way.' Orianna said and she tried to cheer them up. 'That doesn't help, Nico must be..." Stella just realized what she just said. 'Nico? Like, our Nico, son of Hades?' Percy raised an eyebrow. 'No, I mean that person. That really random person we need to save. The prophecy person.' Stella said nearly blushing while looking away. 'Okay apparently, you're not really good with lies. You two know something.' Orianna raised an eyebrow as well and crossed her arms. 'Stella..?' Leo looked at her. 'No we don't, okay? Stella was confused.' Hazel said, not so persuading but still worked. 'Okay, whoever it is, they must be in trouble. Guess we should be going.' Jason suggested and continued. 'I don't believe whatever lie your friend is saying.' Orianna glared at Percy. 'Neither, but she wouldn't lie to me, would she's Percy said. 'How innocent of you, and dare I say naive. Never trust a beautiful girl on a quest.' Orianna rolled her eyes. 'Sorry, that doesn't make any sense, you know?' Percy rolled his eyes too and stayed away from his sister.

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