Reyna and Jason: The Praetor's of New Rome - Sacrifice

The War: Wisdom

Thank gods Rachel saw an opportunity amidst the chaos.

When the glass windows exploded and powerful gust of winds knocked us all off our feet, we were practically pinned down at first. But once the winds subsided, Rachel rolled away from Ethan. Ethan attempted to grab her, but with her blue hairbrush, she slammed it into his one good eye. He roared and backed away. She rushed over to our side, where Percy, Gwen and I were standing, weapons ready. I whistled sharply and my dogs answered the call. They were now right besides me, fangs bared.

Ethan growled, gripping the shoulder straps of one of his fellow demigods, not before slapping them a few times. "No! Retreat! There not worth it! We need to regroup with Epimetheus. Daedalus! Be prepared for the consequences if you help them."

The demigods backed away inside the Labyrinth, running once they felt they were at a safe dis-

Gwen let loose an arrow, a sharp yelp echoing from the labyrinth's tunnels. Daedalus clapped his hands once and the door sealed shut. Gwen glanced at me, shrugging. "Don't worry, shot one of them in the butt."

We all turned our attention outside and collectively gasped. A large black tornado have formed around the cross roads. The black smoke to my left being dragged inside of it, darkening it. The two armies had been separated by the sudden tornado and retreated towards their respective bases.

Gwen leaned forward. "The red light, you see it? That has to be Max."

We all pointed our attention to the glowing red aura that burned bright at the base of the tornado, like a stubborn campfire.

"This storm." Percy continued. "This has to be-"

"Jason." I said aloud. "Something happened. Something bad. Jason wouldn't take it to this level for no reason. We HAVE to get down there."

Gwen suddenly whistled a specific tune that I recognized, my head immediately snapping towards the sky. Rachel turned to Gwen. "Why are you whistling?"

Gwen and I waved our hands. "SAM! Down here!" She shouted.

Scipio descended, flapping her wings to stay a float in front of us. On her mount, Sam had Grover leaning on him for support. Grover had a nasty head wound on the top right of his head. "Thank gods." Sam exclaimed. "Gwen! Get on. He needs help."

Percy surged forward at the sight of Grover. " Let me come too! Grover! Are you okay?"

Gwen had to push Percy back. Rachel grabbing his arm to stop him from moving forward. "I'll take care of him. You have my word!"

Gwen accepted Sam's hand and mounted Scipio, who snorted loudly. "She's not going to be able to take us all down." Sam pointed out. "I'll comeback for you."

Daedalus shouted from behind us. "No need!" We turned around, watching as he pulled down the wings from his wall. "They will meet you down there!"

Sam nodded and urged Scipio to take off somewhere to the right. The rest of us running to join Daedalus and help him take down the remaining wings. Daedalus started with me. "Percy, watch how I assist Reyna. Make sure to do EXACTLY as I do when helping fit your friend, understand?"

Percy nodded. "Yeah, yeah. C'mon, we have to hurry."

"Extend your arms out my dear." Daedalus ordered while holding up the imperial gold wings. I did so accordingly. While Daedalus strapped me in, he provided instructions.

"These wings are far more advanced then the ones I built millennia ago. They are retractable and enchanted allowing you to summon them at will. On take off, extend your arms out and allow the winds to take you. If you wish to adjust you direction, simply think it and it will come to pass. But be careful, these wings are incredibly delicate. So much as hit them and they will break, understand?"