Heroes of New York

11. The not so great escape

A/N: Sorry for not updating constantly I just kinda had a writers block and doubts about the quality of this chapter but I will hopefully begin to update more constantly. Again I apologize and hope you enjoy the chapter!

Jason stared into the god's eyes. There was something about them that he just couldn't figure out. Loki pressed his fingers tighter around his windpipe not allowing him to breath. He really hoped that whatever liquid was inside him, preventing him from using his powers, would wear off soon.

Loki smiled insanely letting a quiet laugh escape.

"I could kill you right now demigod. No one would know." He snapped his fingers,"Quick and easy as that. But, what fun would that be?"  Jason stared into his insane eyes.

"Do it." He spat, hoping that there was determination in his eyes and not the panic burning throughout him. "Kill me."

Lokis' smile didn't waver, instead it seemed to grow even more. With a chuckle, he raised an eyebrow.

"Ooh I see you've still got fight in you. Well let's see how long that fight lasts, Roman. I've heard good things about your kind. Organized and unforgiving. You don't seem like much." He spat laughing again, "But I like you so I'm only going to tell you once. This isn't your fight demigod. So run before you get in too deep and I'm forced to end you."

Without hesitation Jason answered, "If your fight's with any of my friends then your fight's with me." His voice sounded strained, raspy, and pathetic even to his own ears

Loki frowned and ruffly tossed him onto the floor. "Let's see how loyal you really are." With that he dissolved into a green mist.

Jason gasped for air. His first instinct telling him to run and get Piper and Leo. However Jason was worried. Worried because he had officially been threatened. And by none other than the god of mischief. He stood up and picked up IVLIVS along with the security cap, then began running back towards the cell where his two best friends were.

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Piper ran her hand through Leo's hair. He had stopped shivering and his temperature was slightly more bearable. She didn't know if that was a good thing or a bad thing, hoping for it to be good she began talking to him.

"I've never actually asked you this Leo, but what's your favorite food?" She asks, not expecting an answer. Realization that she didn't know many of Leo's basic likings hit her at that moment and a feeling of sadness filled her. Jason and her never appreciated Leo as much as they should. He was the one who fixed everything they needed, ranging from material to personal. Yet they never bothered to ask him how he was coping with Calypsos' betrayal. If Leo made it out of there alive- which he would because she would personally make sure that he did- she would get him a date to Prom. Not just anyone but the perfect girl, or guy whatever he preferred. She would be the best big sister ever.

"My favorite food is actually something my mom used to make for me. When we'd be able to afford meat she'd make different things with it, my favorite being caldo de pollo."

A surprised Piper looked down at Leo, who was smiling at her. His eyes were open and his hand was wrapped around her fingers.

"What is it?" She smiled at him trying very hard not to cry from the baby face Leo made.

"It's kind of like a stew but everyone makes it differently. My mom used to always put chicken, carrots, potatoes, Italian squash, and chayote. Then at the final boiling moments she'd add a small handful of rice just for some extra flavor. It's not the most extravagant or expensive dish but I loved it. She used to make it especially when I got sick. I have a vague memory of her holding me in her arms while feeding me small spoonfuls." He chuckled dryly and sniffled. Piper noticed a stray tear making its way down his cheek and she wiped it away with the tips of her finger.

"That sounds really good Leo." She said, her stomach grumbled at the thought of food. "When we get out of here I'm gonna try to make it, just for you Leo. It's probably not gonna be as good as your moms but I'll try."

Leo laughed, a real laugh, then nodded. "Alright Pipes." Footsteps interrupted their conversation, it was Jason.

"Found it!" He said out of breathe, struggling to open the cell gate.

"A way out?" Leo asked attempting to sit up, which he achieved with the help of Piper. Jason nodded before picking him up bridal style. Then he began making his way back to the door.

"Yes. But we must hurry, I have a feeling they know we're here." He replied, shifting Leo in his arm and accidentally placing his hand on Leo's butt.

"Woah sparky I knew you loved me but aren't we moving a little to fast. I mean I'm not saying no,definitely not saying no, but I'm not saying yes either." He said placing a hand on his chest. Jason chuckled, shifting Leo's weight in his arms once again to rid himself of the uncomfortable position.

"Well now that you two are married I guess I'll just leave then." Piper smiled following Jason.

"Nah Pipes we can all marry together." Leo said. Jason shushed him.

"There was guards here last time I passed, keep your voices low." He whispered. Piper nodded and kept close behind Jason.

"Not to be a party pooper but where will we go after we get out?" Leo asked. They both looked expectantly at Jason. The silence that followed was everything but calming to their nerves.

He would've responded, if he'd had an answer. The truth was that at this moment Jason knew about as much as they did. They had multiple important tasks at hand; Leo had to be taken to Will, they had to notify camp of these demigod capturing lunatics, and they had to save Percy. Who was somewhere with his powers sedated much like them. Which brought up a very important and offensively blatant question. Why had they been separated? He was 99.9% sure that Percy was not onboard the Helicarrier, so where could he be. He would never admit that for a moment he was slightly offended that Percy was not with them, and that Piper, Leo, and himself had been taken somewhere else while they'd been dumped in cells. However he immediately threw out these demonic thoughts, Percy was his friend, no he was his brother. Instead of pondering on these unanswerable questions he spoke up.

"It's to your left Piper." Jason nodded towards a bulky metal door.

"Is it unlocked?" She asks placing her hand on it. He shakes his head and helps Leo stand up. He has regained much of his color now and isn't nearly as wobbly on his feet as he had been before. So stepping forward he places his hands on the door.

"Lucky for you two you've got your own personal mechanic to help when times get rough. Also,-" He smiles and begins listening to the door before finally prying it open, "-nothing is ever locked."

  Through the door lay the vast sky and below the black ocean. Strong winds blew through pushing them back, and causing Jason to lose his grip on door. It flapped wildly, slamming shut and open; masking the footsteps which made their way towards them at an alarmingly quick pace.

"Stop right there!" A male voice said, followed by the sound of multiple guns clicking. Jason stood and slowly turned around to face them. He stood protectively in front of the duo, the door was now being held open by Piper. A group of about five people dressed in black stood around them, guns pointed and ready to be fired.

"I want all of you to put your hands in the air and slowly step forward." The one closest to them commanded. As they put their hands up Jason looked at Piper with an unspoken message. Do you trust me? Without hesitation she nodded.

"Hey hey!" Said a female guard stepping forward.

  Faster than lightning, Jason wrapped his arm around Leo's waist with one hand and around Pipers' with the other. There was a gunshot, and then they were falling.