Amnesia (a Percy Jackson AU)

Meeting Octavian

Jason was scared and nervous, but he was the one who insisted that he would come with Piper to see Octavian-despite her insistence that he stay at home. "I need to confront my fears," he said.
They were now standing in line at the prison, waiting for a chance to talk to him. Finally, it was their turn. "Follow Clarisse La Rue," they were told.
Piper and Jason followed Clarisse. Their hands brushed and then slipped together. In times of worry, togetherness fortified them with strength. "Octavian is in here," Clarisse said. "He's a weak punk, but he keeps riling up the other prisoners. We're going to have to move him if he does not stop. We've had three fights in the last hour. It's ridiculous."
Octavian was sitting in his jail cell, looking haughty and composed in his prison jumpsuit. "Well, it's Jason Grace," he said.
"Why did you do it?" Jason asked, abandoning any formal pretenses.
"Sounds like you're angry," Octavian said,"
But it was a simple affair. You were a threat. I needed to get you fired one way or another. I couldn't have you ride like a golden boy to the head of business when I deserve to become the CEO."
"You're crazy!" Jason said.
Octavian smiled. "You're the one who doesn't even know himself," he sneered.
Jason flushed red. "You stole my life from me," he retorted.
"No," Octavian smiled, "I merely humbled you."
Jason was trembling with anger now. He moved forward to strike Octavian-not caring of the consequences. He tripped over Octavian's foot, however. He crashed to the ground and felt a sharp pain racking his skull before he blacked out.
******
Jason woke up. He was in a hospital bed again. Piper was looking at him worriedly. "Jason?" she said tentatively. "Do you know who I am?"
    Jason looked at her and smiled. "I know who you are," he said. "You are Piper McLean, the daughter of Tristan McLean and Aphrodite Amour. You are my best friend, my girlfriend, and-as of recently-my fiancé. We met on the high school debate team and partnered together for Public Forum and Duo."
    Piper looked surprised. "How did you know?" she asked incredulously.
    Jason's smile grew wider. "I guess my memories returned!" he said.
   A doctor came into the room. It was Will Solace. "The second hit to your head likely jogged back your lost memories," he explained.
    "Then, I guess I'm going to need to thank Octavian," Jason joked.
Piper laughed. "Your swelling is down," Will said after he checked," but I'm not going to release you tonight."
"I guess I'll use the time to fill out job applications," Jason decided.
"Luke has to do the same thing," Piper said. "Burger King fired him after he was arrested."
"Are you worried about finding a job?" Will asked his patient.
Jason smiled again. "No," he said. "I'm not worried. The future may be rough, but I have Piper to help me every step of the way."