The Heroes Of Olympus

Chapter 3

'Welcome to Camp Half Blood, my home and my school.' Leo said pointing towards his right. It was pretty dark now, almost night.

'Okay, but I can't see it.' Calypso said, very alert, as if expecting Percy or Annabeth to suddenly come and judo flip her. Ouch.

'Yes. I can't see it either, because for entering, we will pass this tree. You see, Camp Half Blood can't be seen until or unless you pass this barrier. And this barrier can only be passed by demigods. No monsters and no mortals. Come on in.'

Calypso didn't follow.

'Leo, if only demigods can pass it then how the hell do you expect me, an immortal, to go through?'

'Okay, we didn't think this through, did we? What do we do now?'

'I don't think you would be able to do anything.' Said a voice from somewhere behind. Calypso and Leo turned to find Lord Zeus standing there.

'Or you know, you could leave it to me.'

He was wearing a light blue colored suit and had neatly tied his hair at the back. His shoes were distracting, though. They were changing shape and color. He also had a slight frown on his forehead because of which you couldn't really tell his mood.

'Holy Zeus!' said Leo. 'I mean grandfather. Ha! Sorry. Had always wanted to say that.'

'Hello, Leo and Calypso.' He bowed.

'Zeus! So you got the message? Calypso said coldly.

'Yes, Calypso. I did. But it isn't a good idea to make Gods pass messages. Next time you should probably depend on Iris. Now, I wish to tell you why you were able to get off the island. You see as Leo had fallen in love with you and had made a strict decision to take you from that island, we, the gods decided to block the magic of Ogygia. Now, even if you wish to, you will not be able to get in the island or even find it. And also to return a favor to Leo. Leo, I congratulate you for destroying Gaia. I thank you on behalf of all the gods. Now, Calypso I want you to stand right in front of me and I will make you mortal.'

'No, wait.' Calypso said to Zeus. 'I would wish to know that why, was I not freed from the island? What did I do to deserve a 3000 year punishment? Why, even on Percy's request, you didn't free me? And why did you never visit me on that island?

'Um Calypso? I don't really think you should talk to him like that, you know, he is like the all-powerful king and-' Leo wasn't able to finish. Zeus stopped him.

'No Leo. Calypso has the right to know and I suppose so do you. Calypso, you know why you were given a curse. For supporting the titans in the war. You were not freed from the island because, even when you were cursed to stay in that island and fall in love with every hero, you always were received help and company from the gods. You were also free to use your powers and you also did whatever you felt like. And I never visited you, well that's not true, I did. I am the sky. And I am present everywhere. Not necessarily in human form and not necessarily according to your wish. I was always where you expect me to be and always as pleasant as ever. And, we did free you eventually. You are standing here right in front of me, very far away from that island of yours.'

'Yeah but that's because, Leo rescued me. If it hadn't been for him, I would still have been standing and waiting there for another great hero who would have dumped me for greater needs.'

'But what was the reason Leo came back? Love? And who do you suppose made that possible, Calypso? That's right. Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty. She realized that Leo was perfect for you. And Leo was the reason you were rescued. And Leo, I think is the greatest of all heroes who ever came to that island. It was because of us that Leo was able to find the island the second time. So, instead of cursing me in your mind, you should thank me.'

'Now that's a reason.' Leo said.

'Now Calypso, if you would stand here...'

Calypso stood silently, looking very surprised. It seemed that Zeus' words had affected her.

Zeus muttered something in ancient Greek. Suddenly, Calypso was surrounded by a golden aura. Zeus started muttering something again, the golden aura vanished.

'Wow, I feel... lighter.' Calypso turned to thank Zeus but he was already gone.