Ancient Reicarnation: The First Daughter

IXXXX. Reyna

The evening came, and it was finally time for the War Games.

The Romans couldn't believe they lost to the Greeks, and Reyna couldn't believe she lost sixty denarii to Pandora, who happily took it from her hours ago.

"We'll get them back," Arthur had said to her.

"As if you didn't give her a minor concussion," Reyna teased.

"Hey, that was on accident!"

"But she can't fight in the games anymore, thanks to you."

"I can't tell if that's actually thanking me, or if you're saying that you wish she were here."

"Both," Reyna replied, kissing him. The forts were ready, and all of them were feeling quite confident.

Wrong.

They didn't realize that Pandora was well enough to defend the Greek forts. They all new about how she also could control the Mist, which proved to be an obstacle. Greeks appeared from under the ground, and people who were the enemy were mistaken for allies.

The other problem?

The Romans had the same strategy.

Hazel, also able to control the Mist, was doing the exact same thing. Romans looked like Greeks, and they were coming from under the ground as well.

Basically, it was a big stalemate.

"That's it," Reyna said. "Haze, Arthur and I are going over. Taking Pandora."

Hazel fought off a Greek. "But you're defending!" she protested.

"Do it!"

Hazel concentrated for awhile until Reyna looked like an Athena kid and Arthur looked like a Hermes kid. Their heights, hair, and face were different, but their eyes remained the same.

"Make sure they don't look you in the eye," she reminded them. "Good luck."

Arthur and Reyna ran to the other side and passed several other demigods before arriving at the fort Pandora was at. They were greeted by a guard, who looked at them suspiciously.

"Athena and Hermes are supposed to be taking the banner."

"We were sent back by Annabeth," Reyna replied, trying to make her voice as different as possible. "She thought Pandora might need some help."

The guard frowned before letting them in. Pandora was at the top with several other people. Percy was there as well. "Hey Reyna," Pandora said. Reyna suddenly felt exposed. She looked down and saw that she was herself again. "Y'know, the funny thing about Mist is that it can be reversed if you know how. Hi Arty."

The two of them stood there in shock. "Remind me again never to trust your judgement," Arthur muttered.

"She's smarter than she looks," Reyna said.

"So does Perce," Pandora replied. The four of them charged at each other with swords, but as soon as they clashed, the horn blew, and both sides cheered. "Wait."

"What?" all of them said.

"It's a draw," Chiron yelled. "Both sides got the banners at the same time.

"That's ridiculous!" someone yelled. Soon, everyone was in a bicker, protesting that their side won until Chiron pounded his hoof.

"It's a draw."

"Glad to end on a happy note," Pandora muttered as the four of them exited the fort. "By the way, I'm leaving in a few hours."

"What?" Percy said. "I thought you were leaving tomorrow."

"Yesterday I said I was leaving tomorrow," Pandora explained. "Let's just... go have some fun. Beach?"

They did indeed go to the beach, and just not any beach.

Montauk.

Apparently Pandora's mom owned a cabin large enough for thirteen demigods and an immortal girl to hang out in for a few hours. Pandora and Percy went surfing and had contests. They were so competitive. Reyna and Arthur sat on the beach and watched everyone mess around for awhile. Pandora spent a lot of her time with Will. Reyna often saw them exchange words while Pandora rolled her eyes and gave him frequent kisses. She couldn't blame them. Pandora was about to leave at around nine.

"Percy," Arthur said. "Catch." He tossed him a can of blue coke and gave everyone else the drinks they wanted.

"When will you be back?" Jason asked, sipping his Pepsi.

"About a year," she replied. "I won't be able to stand being away from you for any longer than that. I'll IM, that's for sure."

"Can you change your mind?" Hazel asked. She shook her head.

"Well," Frank said. "We had a good run."

"Amazing one," Percy agreed.

"Three wars," Annabeth said.

"Two for the rest of us," Piper said.

"And nothing," Arthur said. "Nothing, can break us apart."

"Have fun with my cousin," Pandora teased.

"We'll be fine," Reyna replied, leaning against Arthur.

"Nico," Percy said. "Are you sure there's nothing going on between you and Athalia?"

"Nah," Nico replied. "We're cool."

Pandora snickered, so Reyna assumed they weren't "cool." Either Nico had told her, or she somehow just knew.

"You guys are amazing," Athalia said. "I'm so glad I came here."

"We're all glad," Leo said, wrapping his arm around Calypso. She leaned against him. The sky slowly became a rosy, beautiful color.

Pandora burst into tears. "Hey," Will said, hugging her. "What's wrong?"

"I d-don't want t-to go," she sobbed.

"You have to," Reyna said. Pandora shivered and jerked her head around. "For that reason." Everybody already knew, and they nodded their heads.

"But we've all been through so m-much," she said.

"There's IM," Percy said.

"And other forms of communication," Annabeth said.

"I g-guess you're right."

"Pandora?" a warm, female voice said. They turned around and saw Pandora's mother, Heidi. she was carrying several bags and backpacks. "We're leaving."

"Bye guys," she said, kissing Will one more time. They all enveloped her in a hug, tears streaming down several of their faces. "I'll miss you."

"We all will," Reyna said. Pandora kissed Will one more time before helping her mom carry the bags. They exchanged a few words before Pandora waved goodbye to all of them. They all waved back, already missing their wonderful friend.