The Mark of Athena

Chapter 22

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Piper

Piper couldn’t wait to get back home. She had thought that her first quest was hard but now she understood what hard really meant. Being a demigod is hard. Being a teenage demigod is even more difficult. Not only do they have to fight to save the world, but their love life was still present.  After all that they had been through Piper had still not been able to talk to Jason face to face. She finally found the perfect opportunity as soon as they boarded the Argo II.

“What did you need Piper? Is something wrong?” Jason's voice had a concerned tone to it. She smiled and answered back.

“Nothing’s wrong really it’s just that I think we need to talk.” He tilted his head in confusion then it dawned on him what she was talking about.

“Look I love you Piper and I was stupid not to do anything earlier.” He said. Piper wanted to hear those words for a very long time.

“Jason I love you too and thank you for giving me some space.”

“Well it was the least I could do after I practically asked you the same thing months ago.” He chuckled and held out his hand.

Piper took it and they stared out in the ocean. She had to thank her mom as soon as she saw her again. They had been through so much and piper wanted to stay with Jason through the rest of their battles. There were more to come alright. She wasn’t going to rely on him for everything, but Piper needed to know Jason would be there for her. It was like he was the only thing keeping her sane throughout it all.

“It’s going to be a hard journey ahead of us.” Jason was almost talking to himself but then he turned to Piper.

The waves were thrashing around to a steady beat. The sun was beginning to rise. New York was miles and miles away yet she felt as if home was closer than she thought. What would happen when they arrived back? Jason would surely want to go back home after his time apart. When Jason entered Camp Jupiter, it was the happiest Piper had ever seen him even if he was kind of being ignored. She could see the appeal. It was a safe haven for people like them. A community was thriving in there. Piper knew she had to stay at Camp Half-Blood not only because she was Greek but because it was her true home; just like Camp Jupiter was Jason’s.

“What are you thinking about?” Jason asked. He wasn’t worried just curious. Piper hesitated before answering. She thought it would be best to not mention her previous thoughts.

“Home honestly, I miss my dad.” That part was true.

She kept in contact with her father, but Tristan McLean was a busy man. He had movies to film and premiers to attend left and right making him have to travel all over the world.  Mellie was doing great as his manager trying to schedule video calls often. Meanwhile, Gleeson Hedge was living the high life with no worries whatsoever. Sometimes Piper wished that she could go back to that.

She wondered what it would have been like if she actually accepted all the brand name clothes and expensive gifts or the nice private schools near their house. She could have lived a monster free life just like she’d been doing until Wilderness School. On a sour note she would have never met Jason or Leo or really anyone else; her true friends.

“It must be hard but think about it. After all this Gaea commotion you can go home and visit him. He is in California after all very close to Camp Jupiter where I’ll be.” Jason smiled. Camp Jupiter is where he’ll be.

“But that’s only during breaks other than that I’ll be on the other side of the country in New York…” she trailed off hoping Jason would catch on.

“It’s better than nothing, I’m sure your dad will appreciate it no matter how often you come along.” He still rambled on. Piper sighed in frustration and asked him straight up,

“What about us?” the question seemed to have an effect on Jason.

“Us. We could-“he couldn’t find any words to say and Piper couldn’t help but laugh at the irony.

“Isn’t that just perfect?” she asked Jason sarcastically. They finally were a couple and then this happened.

Jason went into deep thought. He was no doubt trying to figure out some ridiculous solution. She was lucky to have him like Annabeth had Percy. Hopefully the trip back would be smooth and trouble free. Although being a half-blood for almost a year had taught Piper that smooth trips weren’t gonna happen.

“Okay I’ll admit I am stumped but let’s not think of that. We have a long way until then and nothing matters more than the present.” Jason was right as always. He knew what to say in the worst case scenarios. One of the many reasons why he was a great leader was what Piper thought. Excluding the bickering from this quest, he was perfect.

“You’re right I’m getting ahead of myself. All I need is you.” Under normal circumstances she would have laughed at how sappy she sounded but everyone needed some love in their lives.

‘Indeed they do Piper McLean. I wanted to remind you that according to yourself the Greeks and Romans will not get along.’ Gaea’s sleepy voice interrupted the moment and ruined it completely. She was sure that Jason didn’t hear. Piper would worry about that later she didn’t need some old mother earth telling her that.

‘I’m not going to think about that, now leave me alone you monster.’ After all that Gaea did with Percy, Piper was feeling ever more hostile towards the goddess.

“Jason why don’t we go inside?” Piper suggested. Honestly she just didn’t want to be out when Gaea was talking to her.

“Sure come on.” Jason looked at her funnily but didn’t ask any questions. After all, it was warm and nice out. She pulled a fake smile on and almost skipped inside. She was bursting with joy. Leo happened to be getting a glass of milk. He stared at her in bewilderment to see her so excited but saw Jason and Piper’s entwined hands and smiled nodding in her direction. She felt bad for him with knowing that he liked Thalia. It must have been hard for him.

“Thank you Piper I needed that talk. I can’t forget what happened to her.” It was if Jason was reading her thoughts. She squeezed his hand in reassurance. Somehow Piper had almost forgotten about how Jason lost his sister that he hadn’t seen in years.

“No problem and you know, I think Leo needs a girl in his life!” Jason shook his head and laughed.

“Looks like your inner Venus, I mean Aphrodite is coming out.” He teased. She blushed and smacked him playfully. For once Piper didn’t need to end a day or start one with a bitter problem.

Everything was falling into place; like a big puzzle, one by one.

Yokay guys this was jasper and their lives because I thought this thing needed it after all the tears and drama from before. Next is percabeth which is a little more intense. I have the last chapter planned out and it’s a cliffyJ I will plan to write the next book as soon as rick reveals the details and remember leave fan fic suggestions in the comments, greatly appreciated!