Mr Fire hazard (Leo Valdez x reader)

19. Leo saves the day

Y/n POV

When I woke up I was back in the control room. For one second I thought that we have not yet skipped technically we haven't but at least Frazel are safe. Then suddenly a hissing sound from the control room I  thought it was some sort of animal well I was not too far it was the dirty mouth Gaia,whose mouth doesn't move when talking which is terrifying.

Ah, my poor demigods. The sleeping face of Gaia appeared in the mirror. 

You had your choice, Gaia  said. Her voice echoed through the room. It seemed to be coming not just from the mirror, but from the stone walls as well. Okay it was coming from everywhere because they were in the Earth realisation hit me too late. 

I offered salvation to all of you, Gaia said. You could have turned back. Now it is too late. You've come to the ancient lands where I am strongest—where I will wake.

Leo pulled a hammer from his tool belt. He whacked the mirror. Being metal, it just quivered like a tea tray, but it felt good to see him smash Gaia in the nose.

"In case you haven't noticed, Dirt Face," he said, "your little ambush failed. Your three  eidolons got melted in bronze, and we're fine." Gaea laughed softly. Oh, my sweet Leo. You four have been separated from your friends. That was  the plan all along. 

The workshop door slammed shut.

You are trapped in my embrace, Gaea said. Meanwhile, Annabeth Chase faces her death alone, terrified and crippled, at the hands of her mother's greatest enemy.

The image in the mirror changed. I saw Annabeth sprawled on the floor of a dark cavern, holding up her bronze knife as if

warding off a monster . Her face was gaunt. Her leg was wrapped up in some sort of splint. I couldn't see what she was looking at, but it was obviously something horrible. I wanted to believe the image was a lie, but I had a bad feeling it was real, and it was happening right now.

The others, Gaea said, Jason Grace, Piper McLean, and my dear friend Percy Jackson—they will perish within minutes.

The scene changed again. Percy was holding Riptide, leading Jason and Piper down a spiral staircase into the darkness.

Their powers will betray them, Gaea said. They will die in their own elements. I almost hoped they would survive. They would have made a better sacrifice. But alas, Hazel and Frank, you will have to do. My minions will collect you shortly and bring you to the ancient place. Your blood will awaken me at last. Until then, I will allow you to watch your friends perish. Please...enjoy this last glimpse of your failed quest. 

Leo's hand glowed white hot as he melted the mirror. Frank and Hazel stepped back but I stood next to him. I for some reason trusted him more. Trauma bonding is insane not going to lie. After he stopped his hand from glowing I rested my head on his shoulder.. "Sorry," he told us "She was getting annoying."

"What do we do?" Frank asked. "We have to get out and help the others."

"We'll figure something out as long as we trust each other. I'm not the most positive person but I know we'll do something so will our friends." I said honestly I couldn't believe I was talking as a motivator. It's pretty weird. 

"I've got an idea," Leo said. "But it's going to take Frank and Hazel."

I did feel bad being left out but I'm not going to throw a pity party in mortal danger. 

Leo's plan was that Hazel will find the easiest path to drill. Leo will drill the way and Frank would go through that hole in the form of a weasel and open the door as a human when he reaches the other side. My work came after we escaped. I will help lead us back to the ship by the shortest route with the help of animals.