So far, no inspiration for my other fanfics, but I'll try to get something up before the summer's over. Here's something that I wrote a few days ago and forgot to put up. This is when the Seven are on the and Nico is explaining the whole Doors of Death thing...

Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I don't even own PJO or HOO in my dreams...

"Look here, Miss Warrior, you can be suspicious of our Greek ways for as long as you live, but at this moment, can you please take my word for it and just contact the Annoying Seven?" Drew Tanaka said, delicately unclenching Reyna's fist finger by finger and dropping drachmas into her hand.

"It's not that I'm expecting you to claw my eyes out every time I turn around," Reyna explained, folding her fingers over the drachmas. "It's second nature for me to thoroughly examine every action I am presented with, and that's the result of both being a Roman and a daughter of Bellona."

Drew rolled her eyes at the explanation, but questioned the praetor no further. "As much as this place sucks, it's my home, and well," she shrugged, "I would rather it be standing long after I'm dead."

Reyna hid a smile as she surveyed the Asian girl. She could tell that the Greek cared more about her camp than she let others know. After all, didn't she herself wear the same mask everyday of her life? Except she was open to the fact that she cared about her home?

"I hope this works," Reyna said, looking over her shoulder at Gwen, Dakota, and Bobby, who were nodding at her encouragingly. "After all, I don't think Piper likes me much as well as Annabeth, since I said only her death could please my legion."

Drew snorted, something Reyna hadn't expected her to do. "Well, Dumpster Queen doesn't like anybody who looks at Jason, so don't worry. As for Annabeth, she can be a pain, but as long as her precious fishy boyfriend is safe, she's happy."

The praetor let out a small laugh before clearing her throat. "If this is settled, I will go back and try to contact the Seven, and we'll discuss a plan later." She held out her hand, and Drew shook it.

"Agreed," Drew replied.

And with that, Reyna turned around and marched back to her legion as quietly and quickly as possible, Gwen, Dakota, and Bobby at her heels.

"I knew you wouldn't let Octavian boss you around like an idiot!" Bobby exclaimed, grinning widely at Reyna. "I mean, it's Octavian."

"Enough, Bobby," Reyna said, glaring at him. "We don't have much time before Octavian tries to make a move, and we lose everything." She let out a loud sigh before plopping herself next to Gwen on the couch. "I still can't believe Octavian would go to such extreme measures. And we are working with Greeks!"

Gwen patted her shoulder. "It's Octavian, after all, and besides, Greeks aren't that bad. I mean, Percy's pretty cool."

The praetor nodded. "I know, but after years of drilling the lesson that outsiders are bad, especially Greeks, into our brains, it's hard to let go sometimes."

"But you're doing the right thing," Gwen pointed out. "You always do."

"I second that!" Dakota yelled out, red Kool-Aid spilling from the corners of his mouth.

But while Gwen scolded Dakota for his messiness, Reyna's eyes darted around. "Not so loud, guys. Octavian still has his spies."

"I know," Bobby said, grinning. "That's why I got some of Third and Fifth on duty and guard your tent closely, Rey-Rey."

"Are you sure they're trustworthy?" Reyna questioned him, crossing her arms.

"Yes, I'm sure they're trustworthy," Bobby said, rolling his eyes at her carefulness. "Xavier's even with them. Everybody's who's on duty guarding your tent has hating Octavian as their second nature, Rey-Rey."

"Thank you," she said stiffly, taking a drachma out of her pocket, inspecting the coin. "Shall I, um, Iris-message them now?"

Dakota nodded. "I still have to get Jason for knocking me out."

Gwen groaned. "Really, Dakota? I skipped school to help you guys out, not watch you and Jason argue like two-year-olds."

"Roman pride," Dakota said, hand over his heart. "Roman pride."

"Very well," Reyna concluded, ignoring Dakota. "We will contact them now and tell them of our circumstances, and hopefully, they can help us stop Octavian." She walked over to the fish tank, and took a deep breath.

"Why do you even have a fish tank in your tent in the first place?" Gwen asked, her mouth slightly ajar. "You don't even have fish!"

It was true; the fish tank was filled with water to the brim and had only a little diver as decor. There were no fish swimming around as Reyna peeked into it, looking for a rainbow. "Don't ask," she answered, narrowing her eyes at Bobby, who hummed a song sounding weirdly like a funeral march.

"Oh, Fleecy, do me a solid. Show Jason Grace on the Argo II," she chanted, and the drachma disappeared into the fish tank.

Reyna blinked, and when her eyes refocused into the fish tank, she saw the Seven on the ship, healing each other. She saw Nico, who was finishing his sentence.

"-the Doors of Death," he said, looking around. Reyna realized that he was much taller than she thought he was. However, when she looked around, she realized that the Iris-message made her appear in a puddle of water on the floor.

She sighed softly, and felt someone staring at her. When she looked up, Reyna found herself staring into the bright blue eyes of...

Jason Grace.

Jason's eyes widened at the sight of her, and even at such an odd angle, she could see sparks bouncing off of him. She didn't know what was going on in his mind, but she concluded that he must feel at least a bit surprised.

Reyna realized that Nico and Percy were still talking, still unaware of her awkward appearance, but she and Jason only exchanged wide-eyed glances until Frank started to speak up.

"Um..." Reyna ripped her eyes away from the son of Jupiter as Frank chewed his lip. "What kind of black hole are you talking about?"

"Reyna," Jason said bluntly, finally opening his mouth. He had blinked several times, and finally acknowledged the fact that she was here, in puddle form, that is.

Nico started to say something, but then clamped his mouth shut when he realized what had come out of Jason's mouth. "Wait, what?"

"I'm pretty sure there's no black hole named Reyna," Percy contributed, squeezing his eyes together, imagining the idea of it. "That'll be scary."

"Is that so, Jackson," Reyna spoke up, looking over at the son of Poseidon, an eyebrow raised.

"No, of course not, Reyna. I didn't mean it that - " His sea-green eyes widened. "Wait, who am I talking to? Reyna's not even here!" He unsheathed Riptide, his eyes darting around the room. "Is some eidolon playing a trick on us?"

"Look down, Jackson," she groaned, trying to ignore Jason's eyes on her.

Percy slowly lowered his eyes and...

"What the Hades...WHY ARE YOU A PUDDLE, REYNA?"

I like the last line...:D

Anyway, hope that was entertaining because I won't be writing for at least another week. There's been so much going on that I'm barely even home. I have to babysit for a whole weekend, and deal with some player...so I'll write whenever I can, so..bye...

Please read and review!

-DOTE