𝕽𝖔𝖞𝖆𝖑𝖑𝖞 𝕻𝖎𝖗𝖆𝖙𝖊𝖘 (𝖍𝖊𝖗𝖔𝖊𝖘 𝖔𝖋 𝖔𝖑𝖞𝖒𝖕𝖚𝖘)

𝖈𝖍𝖆𝖕𝖙𝖊𝖗 𝖷

Hint of what's happening in the media, also it's a bit sudden

"We should get there in three to five days." Reyna told everyone at the breakfast table two days after Percy's reappearance.

"That's not enough time to get support, the entire military of Olympus is probably docked around the palace." Hazel complained.

"We don't need any, if what Percy said about Luke and Thalia is true, than we are enough." Jason argued. "Because I'm not forgiving the bastard for manipulating my sister for five years."

Everyone at the table nodded in acceptance of Jason's idea as Leo continued to munch on his apple loudly.

"More violence, yay." Percy said bizarrely.

"Exactly." Annabeth agreed.

"You're only agreeing with him because you two are dating now." Piper pointed out, staring vehemently at the new couple. Both Percy and Annabeth turned beet red and hurt flashed across Rachel's features.

"Violence is the only way we can get back the throne." Nico pressed, running a hand through his long dark hair.

"But-" Rachel started.

"Rachel, there aren't any other options." Bianca reasoned. It was known to the group that her mother had been killed as a result of a raid in their ship by Luke and Thalia five years ago.

"I have a question" Percy sat up straight. "How did you hide from Luke that you were the old captain's first mate's daughter? " He asked.

"Oh, Rachel said, in a tone that made Annabeth want to hit her with a blue hairbrush. "They asked questions, so I played dumb."

"Was it hard?" Annabeth asked, and then immediately regretted it. Everyone stared at Annabeth like she'd just stabbed Rachel until Reyna decided to cut the tension. Percy looked at her with a weird expression, as if she understood something he didn't.

"Well, then, she announced, We should get going. Percy, I would ask you to get the wheel but -" Reyna gestured toward his arm." So Annabeth, you take the wheel while I get some much-needed sleep. The rest of you can do whatever you want to. Goodbye. " The captain rubbed her eyes and walked toward her bedroom tiredly.

Leo was moping the floor on the landing, grumbling curses involving chores under his breath when Bianca came to distract him. Even though, he didn't want to admit it, Leo had been pushing her away

"Hola señorita." Leo said, trying his best to sound nonchalant. But his insides were doing backflips at the sight of her.

"I'm Italian, Leo." Bianca said, a faint trace of a smile on her lips. Leo thought she looked stunning today, not that she didn't always look beautiful but more so today.

"And I'm taller than you." Leo said, proud that he was taller than anyone except for Hazel. He sighed and continued to mop as Bianca sat on the stairs.

"Okay, I'll bite. What is it ?" Bianca said irritatingly "We used to be so close, Leo, what happened? What did I do? " She asked, sounding miffed.

"Nothing. I'm sorry, Bee, its just-" but he was cut off by Bianca throwing her arms around him.

"I missed you, Valdez." She murmured against his neck. Leo slowly wrapped his own arms around her as well and they just.... hugged for a while.

When Leo pulled away, though, Bianca looked at him expectantly and turned to leave with a sigh. Leo wasn't as dense as say ... his green-eyed friend, he knew what she wanted him to say, but he held back. Why? He didn't know, it was stupid. He had feelings for Bianca and from the looks of it, she did too.

So then, he decided, 'ah, who am I kidding?'

"Bianca?" He called after her as she was out to climb onto the main deck.

"Yes?" She said, sounding hopeful.

"When all this is over, would you, you know - ?" Leo asked, his normal smooth nature fading and nervous fidgeting taking its place.

Bianca let out a soft giggle at his fidgeting and turned around. She walked to Leo and kissed his cheek.

"Of course I would." She responded and left the landing, Leaving Leo touching the spot where she kissed him.

"I'm never washing it off." He called behind her. Even though he was many feet away, Leo could see Bianca's smile.

"You went off on her, though." Piper told her best friend indignantly.

"She was flirting with him." Annabeth argued.

"I guess, but she's new, Annabeth, you can't be mean to her... yet. " Piper said, as Annabeth's grip on the wheel loosened.

"Fine, fine." Annabeth said, causing Piper to release her shoulder. Maybe, Rachel wasn't all that bad, at least when she wasn't eying Annabeth's boyfriend like he was a long buried treasure.

"So, how are things with you and Jason?" Annabeth asked, trying to divert the topic from her love life.

"He's been distant lately, but I am planning to confront him today." Piper said, massaging her forehead.

Annabeth knew why Jason had been distant and what he was planning, but she wasn't going to spoil it. Normally, that was unlike her, but this was far too important. Piper noticed Annabeth smirked at someone over her head.

A pair of strong arms suddenly wrapped around Piper as the familiar scent of rain alerted her senses that it was indeed her boyfriend who had done so. Jason rested his against Piper's shoulder, and she held both of his hands that were wrapped around her stomach. Annabeth gave them a warm smile and walked away.

"Hey, Pipes." Jason's breath tickled her ears. "I have a question for you. " He said quietly. Piper's heart skipped a beat. What was this about?

"Hazel and Bianca had to help me with this, a lot." Jason added, letting go of her and taking both of her hands in his own.

"I was planning on an entire speech, but that's boring, and you probably would've fallen asleep if I did." Piper almost laughed out at the truth of his words. Jason reached into his pocket and pulled out a velvet box, Piper's eyes widened, and a grin broke out on her face.

"Piper, I love you and will continue to do so no matter the circumstance, and I want to spend my life with you. So basically, what I'm trying to ask is : Will you marry me?"

For a moment, Piper just stood there, shocked. Jason's face fell, and he let out a sigh, he was about to get back to his feet when Piper yelled "YES !"

Jason smiled at her and slipped the ring onto her finger. Piper wanted to scream that she was engaged to Jason but refrained herself from doing so. Jason slowly got to his feet and snaked an arm across her waist just as cheers erupted from behind them.

Their friends stood there, clapping and whistling and making lame jokes like they always did, but they all had one thing in common, and that was the radiant smile they all wore.

Piper wrapped both her arms around her fiancé's neck, and they kissed, to what would surely be forever.

Yay! Jiper are getting married. I may add some Frazel fluff next chapter and also let me know ur opinion abt Bianca and Leo. Personally, I think its cute and I wanted to try something new. Any who, thanks for reading my book. I really appreciate it.

-hush =》