They're all dead. All the seven died except for two, Jason and I had lived. After the war Jason and I grew apart. I couldn't handle it. Seeing the son of Jupiter would remind me of all that was lost. Seeing camp would remind me of what a big failure I am. Seeing my other friends, reminded me of the dead friends. Everything reminded me of them! So I pushed it all away. Then I ran away... like the coward I am.

Here I was a week later at their graves.

No tears, I told myself, but I couldn't help it. My life was tumbling down before my eyes. Everything I worked for, gone. The Fates are cruel to leave me to watch it crumble.

"Guys, I'm so sorry. I should of done better. What good can I do as hero of Olympus if I can't even save my friends. I should have saved you! I should of been there!"

The tears that I've been holding back are flowing down my cheeks. I've been going back and forth between the stages of grief these last few days. Right now it was anger. Though denial seemed easier right now. It's so hard to believe that they're all gone. Everyone is gone. How is it, that people that you've seen just a short time ago, can be gone in a blink. It wasn't fair! I took a deep breath and stared at the grave longingly.

"Wait for me, my love. I'll see you in afterlife."

With that, I passed all the other graves in the cemetery and called for a taxi. The way to my home was long and awkward. At least for me. The taxi driver talked way too much. I just wanted peace and quiet.

I sighed in relief when I got out, paying the driver.

"Mom, I'm home!"

I peek into the kitchen to see Mom mixing the batter to her famous blue cookies and Paul reading a newspaper. I look at the scene fondly. It's nice to have some form of normal in your life. My mother looked at me with smile, but it quickly turned to a frown when she saw my blank look. She sighed sadly. Paul was still oblivious to my arrival. His nose still stuck on the newspaper.

"Oh, Percy!" Mother said, stopping what she was doing too give me a hug. And that was all I needed at the time.

We now had Paul's attention.

I pull away from my mother and looking into her blue eyes with a serious look.

"Mom... I want to join the army," I said.

Both parents looked at me in shock.

Okay, this is short because it's a prologue. The other chapters will be longer. Not much to it right now, but comments are appreciated. The blonde boy on the cover is Anthony and the girl is Percy. This story is going to be different from the other story. I'm using all that I've learned into it and I'm changing the plot a bit. Constructive criticism is welcome. If you're just going to insult my story then don't even read this. That happened and it didn't go over well with me. I told the person off because frankly, it was humiliating and totally uncalled for. I regret nothing! :)