Nations, Immortals and Heroes

Chapter 9

*Heroes*

After Nico calmed down, he told the entire group what he heard, "I was only there for a while, but I have a feeling it's something bad."

"And why?" Piper asked innocently, her hand playing the sheath of Katoptris.

"Well, I *gulp* think I heard the gods' voices."

Everyone else gaped at him, even Hazel, who isn't used to doing such a thing, considering she thought such acts were rude. Nico nodded, "I know, and it seems that it's urgent, I think I even heard Chiron."

"But what would they talk about, Nico? 'Cause come on!" Jason said, "The Giant War is over. Don't we deserve a break?"

"Shouldn't I be the one asking that kind of question?" Percy told Jason. Jason groaned, "Hey I fought too. I deserve recognition."

"Just kidding, sheesh."

"We don't have time for games." Frank piped up. Considering he's the new praetor at Camp Jupiter, maybe he had the right to be worried.

"And with this new information," Annabeth said, "what should we do?"

"We have no other choice but to wait if Chiron will tell us something. If he didn't, I wouldn't hesitate to ask him myself." Jason said straight to the point. "So you're saying we should wait?!" Nico said, "shouldn't we ask now?! What if it's something as bad as the Giant War?! Or worse..."

Everyone thought what they should do. Nico was right, but Jason had a point as well. "Maybe we should wait..." Hazel murmured, but it was loud enough for everyone to hear. Nico stared at his sister, "W-w... Fine...". The Greco-Roman must've loved his sister a lot to accept Jason's decision.

"Now what?" Percy asked as he ruffled his hair even more with his hand. Annabeth grabbed her boyfriend's other hand as she said, "We enjoy with the gang, no?" Everyone agreed excitedly, even Nico. As they all laughed and ran to the beach, a familiar face was smiling sadly as he was sneaking around the bushes. He overheard the demigods' conversation and couldn't help but mutter to himself, "Sorry dudes and dudettes, but this is way worse than the Giant War, and we need Romano and Greece up and moving for this. Heck, you're gonna need OUR help."

(A/N: Hey guys! Sorry for the really long wait! *presents reader's fave food as apology* But while I was away, I saw that many people voted and commented on this story. Do you know how happy I am!?!?! Thank you so much! *hugs* Thank you guys 🤗)