𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐅𝐀𝐋𝐋

𝐋𝐄𝐎 𝐜𝐡𝟏𝟖|I have a quick chat with a Primordial

Leo

Dream

I found myself in the midst of a battle.

Camp Half-Blood.

An army of monsters stood at the boarder, lead by the Minotaur itself.

I stood by the big house, where Chiron was giving the campers an inspiring speech.

On the most part, I thought it sounded a lot just like 'don't die.' But he mentioned about calling the party ponies for help. I was pretty happy about that - at least some things were looking good. Percy had told me about them and I'd briefly considered getting Hazel to make me look like a centaur with the mist... Then I'd just run around with them for the rest of my life. Wow, I'm getting sidetracked in a dream. That's a new one. Anyway.

"We need more traps on the West and South hills," Connor said to the rest of the Hermes cabin who nodded in agreement. Some of them even took their airpods out and looked slightly serious, which is not a good sign.

Grover stood to the side, giving instructions to the nymphs. Unsurprisingly, Coach Hedge stood next to Grover. He kept yelling "CAN WE GO KILL THEM NOW?" and Grover just kept telling him to shut up and get him more tin cans.

"Twelve dead," Grover whispered furiously. "Where are you Nico?"

Malcolm stood directing the Athena cabin in Annabeth's absence. He was pointing at a map and describing their fight paths. Sherman Yang stood with him, nodding in agreement.

My heart ached when I saw Calypso speaking to Chiron in hushed tones. I missed her so much. She looked bruised and was plagued with cuts. I prayed that she would stay safe.

I caught a bit of their conversation.
"Thalia and the hunters have found her, Calypso."
"That's good... maybe they've tracked down the giants too?"
"No, they have only located Medusa. They said they should be there soon. I need to take an Irish message."
Calypso nodded and walked away.

Medusa? My brain was still foggy, but I'm pretty sure Annabeth and Percy were just fighting her.

I turned to see the monsters start to attack. The Minotaur lead the monsters, he snarled in anger.

The campers and nymphs charged.

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Dream

I then found myself at Camp Jupiter. I had been there a few times, but not many. But enough to recognise it in an instant. And the tension in the air.

I stood in the Senate House where the Roman architecture stood tall and proud. Reyna stood round a corner in a separate room and locked the door behind her. She received an Iris message. I realised this was the other end from the one from Chiron.

"Chiron?"
"Reyna, hello."
"How's camp?"
"Not good, we have twelve deaths and many seriously injured. We've got a new wave - it's lead by the Minotaur. The monsters keep getting worse and worse all the time. The Party ponies are on their way but I don't know how much longer we can hold up. Most of our most powerful demigods are still in quests."
"Is Nico not back yet?"
Chiron shook his head sadly.
"He'll succeed. I know he will. I know him. Do you want me to ask Hylla to aid you?"
"From the reason of your call, I fear you may also need the aid of the Amazons. The Hunters of Artemis are too busy searching for the giants as well."
"Yes."
"So what's the situation?"
"The riots are getting so much worse. But I've noticed something. It reminds me of when Jason first came back to Camp Jupiter with Annabeth, Leo and Piper."

They're talking about me -  I'm practically famous! * Cough cough * Anyway.

Chiron frowned with interest.
"What do you mean?"
"When Leo blew up camp Jupiter."

Or infamous.

"Sometimes, when I look at the people leading the uprisings, I see their eyes flicker with gold.
"Oh no."
"I think we have Eidolons on our hands."
"That would explain a lot. What are you going to do?"
"I remember hearing how Piper got them to leave with Charmspeak. I'm considering getting everyone together as an announcement, and then getting a Charm Speaker to convince them to leave."
"That may perhaps work. But who?"
"I don't know. Piper is on the quest." Reyna shook her head sadly.
"I will think about it. Let me know when you have a plan. I sense you will need it soon."
"Good luck."
"Good luck to you too." Chiron replied gravely, and with that, the connection vanished.

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Dream

I'd never felt so small. I stood in a blinding white abyss and I felt a presence more powerful than I ever had before. Reminded me of Queen Dirt Face.

"I am Ouranos."
"Holy Hephaestus!" I shouted in shock. There was no physical form; I could feel Ouranos all around me.
"Are you the right one? This is the demigod?" I felt the presence frown.
"Umm..." I didn't know what to say to that.
"Valdez?"
"Yup, that's me."
"Oh. Then I will get straight to the point. You must inform the rest of your quest group of what I am about to tell you. The reason why Gaia has not interfered so far, is because I have been fighting her. She has been busy. But I cannot hold her off much longer. I was risen when Gaia was risen, and felt that she should not rule your world. She would only cause destruction. I have tried to help, but alas, I cannot help anymore. I have distracted her long enough, but I have been forced to retreat before she performs a more... ah... drastic move. Tell Jackson that he will have a decision to make in future. I pray that he makes the right one. For all our sakes. I may not be able to contact you any longer, so I wish you luck on your quest. Please succeed. I may try to contact you, but Gaia is getting too strong. Good luck. I- I-"

My vision turned black and I began to stir. I saw Dirt Face's form smile at me coldly, before I was thrown back into consciousness.

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