How Do You Say Gods- Titan's Curse

5: I PLACE AN UNDERWATER PHONE CALL

Nico read the new chapter title telling himself he was happy to be reading now. These books weren't that long, maybe he'd even get out of reading the rest of this one getting his out of the way now.

"Wouldn't monsters still be summoned to you under there?" Alex asked.

"I didn't think waterproof phones had gotten that advanced," Magnus said.

"I want to know who he's calling," Jason frowned, "was your mom supposed to be waiting for you, or did you all assume you'd find another ride to camp?"

"I wish I could make one now to 911," Percy sighed, "you guys are insane constantly questioning these."

.... the snow surprised me.

Nico tried to hide a grimace behind the book how ominous that should have been. He brought cold and the dead everywhere with him from the beginning.

"I keep telling Chiron we need some kind of winter break holiday special!" Will nearly shouted Nico's ear off as he waved at Percy. "To many campers miss how awesome this place is to experience with snow whenever we want, and we need some new traditions to shake up some of ours! I already promised Nico fireworks in December."

Nico was now blushing just a bit and muttering nobody else would want to sit around for that, but over ruled instantly as Percy nodded along seriously. "Even just for a week, that sounds awesome!"

... if the spirit of Delphi was roasting marshmallows up there.

"Better than the sacrificial alter fire I was imagining," Magnus made an 'uck' face.

"We only sacrifice kids during the eclipse thank you," Will gave a dramatic sniff.

..."Why is there lava down it?" "Little extra challenge.

"Extra challenge," Magnus repeated, "because the normal kind you can fall off of and die from isn't fun enough."

"You said it, not me," Alex smirked.

"Saved our butts in the past, the lava-less climb made Polyphemus's cliff seem tame," Percy shrugged it came in handy.

..."I know Chiron," Zoe said stiffly.

"Does she hate him too?" Jason asked. "They're both immortal, but not gods, you'd think she'd get along with the horse guy for having something in common."

"She's still unhappy about being sent away from Artemis," Thalia sadly interpreted. It was the first time she'd spoken up after finally getting her breath back, and she still sounded so exhausted and weary, now for a different reason. "She's going to be unhappy with everyone for a while." A sentiment she'd never have understood before joining herself, and she winced with guilt how harshly she'd treated Zoe just like Percy back during these times.

...he and came up still talking—" my old daddy goat used to say!"

"Why do I have a feeling that advice didn't help him escape Polyphemus?" Alex asked.

"I sort of want to hear that sage satyr advice," Jason admitted. "I didn't think they could give advice."

"I'll be sure to ask him when we get back," Percy rolled his eyes.

...Bianca whispered something in Nico's ear. He scowled and turned away.

"She asked if the place looked like fun," Nico answered before Alex or anyone could ask. "Like I was at my first day of preschool," he finished, his voice colder than any frost.