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Yes, this is book one in a quintet. There's a reason it's split into five books, which you'll find out when the second comes.

Hey Thals,

Not sure if you know this, since Olympus is closed, but Zeus blocked all use of IMs. So, we're resorting to this. The messenger pegasus will stay with you until you send something back, and I'm sure you could use those hawks of yours to send a letter.

Anyways, just wanted to tell you that the hunters are always welcome at camp if the war gets to be too much. We don't know anything about the Romans, and they could easily have a group similar to the Hunt. Who knows how much power they have. You'll probably say that 'the hunt is too strong to give in' or some confident shit like that, but don't overestimate yourself. It will have consequences.

Hope to see you soon,

Percy

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Thanks for the warning, but it isn't overconfidence. It's knowing our limits. I know you're worried, and have every right to be. But please, have trust that we'll be fine. We're not called the elite force for no reason. I have more reason to be worried about you. Don't go sacrificing yourself. Don't give your life for another. I'm not saying this because of selfishness, but you're our most powerful asset. Losing you could possibly lose the whole war for us.

So, do you know why Zeus cancelled IMs? I mean, I know the Romans might have it, but he's not only blocking off their access, but also ours. For all we know, they're better at working with no IMs than with them. They could not even know of IMs. He should at least let us look into it. Please, if you could, send a complaint or something. From the both of us.

Are you planning on sending out spies? Because we can easily do that, probably better than a camper could. I know you don't want to risk any lives, but this is war, Percy. Risks must be taken.

Don't let your fatal flaw get the better of you.

Thalia

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Pinecone Face,

You know I can't help but be overly loyal, so please, stop trying. I don't want you to send any hunters, but it really is probably for the best. Make sure you have a good strategy and someone good at stealth. Perhaps try and get into their camp? They are demigods, they may or may not be able to tell the difference. Not like I would know.

And Thalia? Please, please, don't test your limits. I know you said you knew them, but the hunt has never had an actual fight with demigods, much less ones we don't know anything about. Don't test yourself, or the hunt. If you still disagree, think about your hunters. Do you want them risking their lives?

Sorry, I can't send in complaints.

Kelp Head

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Percy,

I heard that Dionysus is back at camp, and Artemis is back here. Not sure if Dionysus would tell you much, but Artemis said that she and him are allowed because the Romans apparently have two gods that work with the demigods as their job, and Zeus decided to 'even the playing field.' Don't take it as complaining.

So, Artemis said that the goddess of Rome, Lupa, is one of her best friends. Lupa's a wolf goddess who trains Roman demigods and sends them to Camp Jupiter, the Roman camp, with a letter of recognition or some shit like that. She refuses to give us a copy, as she would like to retain her friendship with Lupa, but we're going to try and snag one from a newly released demigod and either forge one or use the one we got, depending on the information contained.

I know you're still worrying. Stop it.

Thalia

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I'm sorry, I can't help it! You're one of my greatest and most trusted friends, losing you would break my heart. Take my words seriously. I mean it.

That's great news! I do think it's a bit unfair that they have a minor god (and most likely another) while we have two Olympians, but Dionysus is kind of useless. Artemis does give us one hell of an advantage though. Tell her Camp sends its thanks.

Try and get someone into Camp Jupiter as soon as possible. We need as much of a head start as we can get. The Romans could already have a spy in camp and we wouldn't know it, though no new camper has arrived since the start of this war, so that's kind of a dumb analogy. Doesn't mean we aren't being watched.

Stay safe,

Percy

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We've got a letter from Lupa, though it's in Latin and none of us can read it. We did get it from a girl, though, so as long as no names or appearance details are listed, we should be good. I'm going to go in myself since I'm technically the closest to the teenage and they're less likely to question a daughter of Zeus, well, Jupiter, than a daughter of, say, Hermes. Don't send any responses until I send another letter, since we've got no idea if the Romans allow letters or any sort of information like that.

Don't yell at me. This is for the best. Keep safe.

Thalia

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Alright, we're good. Make sure to inform the Pegasus that it should come only at night, landing in the surrounding hills. I'll find it.

Percy . . . do you remember when I told you about my little brother? The one who was taken by Hera? He's here. Jason Grace, Praetor of New Rome. I haven't told him, and he hasn't made the connection, but he's here! I've found him! This really discourages me from the war. I can't fight my little brother!

But I do have some information. The forces are made up of two parts: The legionnaires and the veterans. The legionnaires are the teens, the ones still in their prime years, while the Veterans are retired demigods. They have a whole city here, where demigods can start families and live safely, even go to college! It's amazing!

Anyways, the legion has five cohorts, numbered from worst to best. There's two praetors, an augur, ten centurions and a senate. This is so much more advanced than we though it was. They even have a war elephant.

I'm worried, Percy. We might not survive this one.

Thalia