²𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐃𝐘✸ percy jackson

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"OUT OF THE FUCKING QUESTION," Lucia growled out,

"We are not leaving her!" Piper exclaimed in agreement, Lucia could hear her racing heartbeat ever since Jason told them what Annabeth had suggested.

The son of Jupiter had barely made his way back to the Argo with Leo and Frank limping beside him. He told them that he met Annabeth through the chaos and she recommended leaving without her. But of course not a single one of them was going to even think about it. At least Lucia made that clear to them all before shoving a rationed piece of ambrosia in each of the boys' mouths.

"Obviously, I know that!" Jason chewed his tablet with a little bitterness, he made his way towards Percy as they worked out their plan. All as Lucia temporarily messed with the Roman Eagles' senses. She was much too exhausted to make her holograms. Still dressed like she was ready to go herd sheep. But honestly, it was starting to grow on her. Twirling around was the best part.

Leo ran to the helm. Hazel climbed on Frank who transformed back into his Bald Eagle form in an attempt to spot the blonde.

"There she is!" Hazel cried.

Lucia left the boys to defend the ship as she ran over to the edge of the main deck with Piper by her side. They looked over the boat into the battlefield. Annabeth was trapped by Reyna and her hounds. And they seemed to be talking about something. But it didn't look like Annabeth was in any danger, which allowed Lucia to exhale in relief.

"What are they saying?" Piper pursed her lips

Lucia looked at Piper with a knowing look, "Sorry Pipes, But Annabeth would not want me sticking my nose—ear into that conversation... I have to respect that. Also, It's actually impossible for me to focus right now."

Over by the docks, a familiar voice kept shrieking over the wild wind: "Kill them! Kill them all!"

"My point exactly." Lucia hissed.

Piper nodded in understanding, but she didn't look too happy.

Octavian survived his swim in the harbor. He crouched behind his guards, screaming encouragement at the other Roman demigods as they struggled toward the ship, holding up their shields as if that would deflect the storm raging all around them.

Percy and Jason stood together, their swords crossed. The boys were working as one, summoning the sky and the sea to do their bidding. Water and wind churned together. Waves heaved against the ramparts and lightning flashed. Giant eagles were knocked out of the sky.

Wreckage of the flying chariot burned in the water, and Coach Hedge swung a mounted crossbow, taking potshots at the Roman birds as they flew overhead.

"She's letting her go!" Hazel announced as she and Frank landed on deck. When Frank transformed back he gasped to steady his rapid breathing. Having used up a lot of his strength.

Lucia looked down in time to see the praetor walk across the ramparts, her greyhound's behind her. Annabeth ran for the ship. The winds that battered the Romans didn't seem to affect her. She sprinted through their lines.

Octavian yelled, "Stop her!"

A spear almost hit the blonde but changed direction at the very last minute, piercing the ground in front of the Augur. He yelped, clutching his teddy bears to him and cursing back toward the Greek trireme. Lucia's cry still rang in the air as The Argo II pulled away from the dock. Her face was marked with anger.

Piper immediately ran to the gangplank, her hand outstretched.

Annabeth leaped and grabbed Piper's hand. The gangplank fell into the sea, and the two girls rolled onto the deck together.