Percy couldn't believe his luck. He had gotten the mark of Tartarus on his arm. After being trained to avoid being touched by him he let his anger get the best of him and he got touched. Percy now had maybe a few months to live. Just enough time to win the war and save the world. He defiantly didn't want to face Annabeth after this. The mark caused him to pass out. When he woke he was back in Chaos's power surrounded by Will, Jason, and Frank. They told him Chaos had healed him and he was waiting for them at Camp Half-Blood. Percy returned for the first time in a year. It brought back many memories he had forgotten, and when he saw Annabeth his heart stopped. He almost flashed away, but he knew Chaos needed him. Then she almost caught him by recognizing his voice. He was glad Chaos put the thought of Camp Jupiter in her head. It gave him an excuse to leave. Now he was standing on the aqueduct watching the Romans assemble down below. Hazel had gathered them all and was trying to calm them. It wasn't working. They were shouting and threatening violence. Percy sighed and leaped off the aqueduct and soared down and landed in front of Hazel. The Romans all stepped back, and then drew their weapons. Percy stood and shook his hand at the crowd. Instantly their weapons dropped. Percy raised his hand, "Romans! I am an agent of the creator Chaos, I'm called Midnight. I've been sent to tell you that there is a war coming, a war against Tartarus. He has assumed a solid form and is threatening war on us. He wants to bring us and the Olympians down, but Chaos has other ideas. He has assembled and army and put me in charge of it. I need you to be ready because Tartarus has said he has us Demigods on his list. He may attack sometime soon. Now I understand both of your praetors have been taken out of action. So I appoint Hazel Levesque as praetor. Please respect her. Now I must speak privately with your new praetor." Percy turned and touched her shoulder and flashed them into the barracks. Hazel stepped back and looked at Percy, "You can drop the act Percy. I know it's you." Percy pulled his hood off and looked at her, "How did you do that?" "It’s a daughter of Pluto thing. I can just tell by your soul." Percy stared at her, "Go to Hades." Hazel smiled at him, "I can't. I've already been, and he's my father." "I've missed you Hazel." Percy said wrapping her in a hug. "You too Percy." Suddenly there was a flash behind them. It was Will. "What is it?" Percy asked him. "Chaos was contacted by Zeus. They want you and him on Olympus now. Chaos said he'll meet you there." Will answered. Percy nodded and stepped back, "Help Hazel get the Romans defenses set up." Will nodded as Percy flashed away.