BATTLE OF LOVE

𝟑│𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐨

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The three newly-adults stared at the hotel in front of them, they were there to find Hermes so he could get them a ride to los angeles.

The three Demi-gods walked in, seeing the purple lights and some people dressed like they were from the 80's." i know we're supposed to be saving the world, but would it be bad if we hung out here for a little bit?" Percy said, taking a step before Annabeth pulled him back.

"we find Hermes and get him to hook us up a ride to LA and a plan to get into the underworld, then we get the hell out of here" Annabeth glared at percy who glared back.

"i was joking" he rolled his eyes, he went forward again before Grover stopped him.

"wait hang on, you said your mom told you all the stories but did she ever mention the odyssey?"

Percy raised an eyebrow" the graphic novel"he stated while the dark skinned girl tilted her head at him." it counts" he shrugged.

Rolling his eyes , Grover spoke"Odysseus lands on a beach, there's these guys who've forgotten where they came from, forgot everything that was important to them." he glanced back and forth at Annabeth and Percy "and they got that way because they ate-"

"The lotus flowers" Percy cut him off, looking at the sign of the front of the hotel where you walk in that held said flower.

" if we go in there and then forget everything that would be bad on a number of levels."

"dont eat anything then" when Annabeth said that she looked at Grover." it would be best if we split up"

" what happend to not spliting up? Besides you guys know what he looks like I dont." Percy freaked out, thinking they were going to leave him alone.

"fine I go with Percy, and Grover you go by yourself, meet back here in 20 minutes." Annabeth said, making a move to walk away before Grover stopped her.

"what happens if i see him first, what do i say?" He asked.

"nothing meet back here and bring me to him." Saying that, Annabeth and Percy walked further into the casino on the opposite side of where Grover was searching.

Having the chance to look around, Percy did, noticing that it looked a lot bigger than it did on the outside.

It would take ages to look for the god, but they didn't have ages.

If only they knew they were closer than they thought.

Walking through the rows of casino tables, the duo searched for Hermes'. They looked over to a table when cheers erupted, some people walking off, giving a view of the god they were looking for.

"Come on" Annabeth grasped his hand and dragged Percy over there, seeing Hermes' look down and talking to someone.

The someone, a girl, jumped up, and passed something to Hermes', annabeth couldn't see her face because her golden hair was blocking it.

The girl then turned to the board of numbers.

Letting Annabeth see the face she dreamed of for six years.

"Calista!?" She cried out, running towards the girl, Percy long forgotten.

Before Calista could even register what happened she felt arms on her figure, looking down a little because the girl was about her height, she got a view of black braids and a dark skinned girl.

The direction the girl came from, stood a boy who had fluffy dark hair and green eyes, his mouth opened as if he was staring at a ghost.

Hermes' gritted his teeth, watching the interaction between his girlfriend and son's adopted sister." Calista dear do you know these people?" Hermes asked, already knowing the answer, he couldn't hold his smirk in.

"... no... no I don't" the blonde said, forcing the girls hands off her and backing away into Hermes' open arms. She turned her head to look at Issac seeing him look at the girl in front of him.

"Annabeth?.. what are you doing here?" Issac questioned the girl who he taught how to sword fight along with her brother, he remembered some of his memories but a lot of them were blocked out by the hotel.

Annabeth turned around, briefly stunned by Calista's actions before jumping to Issac." You're here too!?" Wrapping her arms around him, she could feel tears falling down her face onto his black suit." We thought you guys were gone forever."

Slowly blinking, Issac reached a pale hand out and patted Annabeths head.

"Um what's going on?" A voice called out.

The four of them turned to the person, Percy had moved from his spot and was now in front of them.

"Percy this is Issac and Calista, Aphrodite's children" Annabeth said.

When she said that, Issac and Calista glanced at each other, the latter taking a step forward but Hermes' hands on her waist stopped her.

He gritted his teeth,

These two shits were ruining everything.

I'll have to find a way to get rid of them or make them leave

"Let's step into my office, huh?" The god almost growled out but stopped himself.