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Jason VII

"Jason VII," Thalia began.

At least it's not in my point of view anymore. Leo's finger idly traced patterns on his pants.

As Soon As Jason Saw The House, he knew he was a dead man.

A few people exchanged confused looks.

"Um... what?" Percy scratched his head.

"Here we are!" Drew said cheerfully. "The Big House, camp headquarters."

Thalia scowled. She had forgotten Drew was the one taking him to the Big House.

It didn't look threatening, just a four-story manor painted baby blue with white trim....Jason could imagine old people coming here for summer vacation, sitting on the porch and sipping prune juice while they watched the sunset.

"And he's scared of the Big House because..." Chris said, not seeing the reason why anybody would be afraid of the Big House.

"He could just be nervous. It is his first time at Camp." Katie suggested, looking unsure.

Still, the windows seemed to glare down at him like angry eyes....On the highest gable, a bronze eagle weather vane spun in the wind and pointed straight in his direction, as if telling him to turn around.

"What?" Thalia couldn't help but ask.

"How does he even see that?" Chris scratched his head.

"Okay he lost me" Connor declared, throwing his hands up in defeat. "I'm starting to think he has a fear of blue houses."

Every molecule in Jason's body told him he was on enemy ground.

If possible, Jason's irrational fear confused the readers even more.

"I'm not supposed to be here," he said.

I can relate. Leo thought, remembering his time at New Rome. 

"What is he talking about?" Nyssa asked nobody in particular. "Camp Half-Blood is the only safe place for a demigod. Why would he call it 'enemy ground'?"

"He might've used to be on Kronos' side in the Titian War." Annabeth thought out loud. "That would explain why he feels uncomfortable there."

"Doubt it." Thalia said. "Pretty sure we would've seen him or at least heard of him if that were true."

"I dunno. There were a lot of demigods joining the other side, it could be possible you missed him." Chris said quietly, looking down at the marble floor.

"How could we?" she challenged. "He's the son of Zeus and he can fly! If there was even a rumor about him joining the Titans, we would've known."

"Drew circled her arm through his." Thalia read, feeling like she was going to gag. "Oh, please. You're perfect here, sweetie. Believe me, I've seen a lot of heroes."

Clarisse rolled her eyes.

Drew smelled like Christmas-a strange combination of pine and nutmeg. Jason wondered if she always smelled like that, or if it was some kind of special perfume for the holidays.

"A woman never reveals her secrets." Drew giggled.

Thalia briefly looked at her with an unamused expression before going back to reading.

Her pink eyeliner was really distracting. ...She was pretty. No doubt about that.

Drew giggled louder.